Chapter 93

Jung Jun-hyeok’s eyes trembled.

‘what… .’

It was a hazy feeling, as if dizziness had occurred. But that was only for a moment.

“aaagh!”

“Sah, live… Knock!”

He was awakened by the sound of screams all over the place.

A body drenched in sweat, the fishy smell of blood stinging the nose, and screaming again.

All sorts of stimuli aroused him.

‘Monsters, corpses, flames.’

Collapsed buildings, people running away, and monsters taking flesh and blood between them.

The monsters went on a rampage without knowing anything, causing an explosion by touching a vehicle or a gas pipe.

All around was death and chaos. If there was a hell, it would be like this.

‘Run away… ! hurry… !’

In that terrible reality, Jung Joon-hyeok tried to survive as his instincts led him.

But it was a pointless action.

He and the others were normal human beings. And human legs couldn’t escape the monsters.

They were obvious predators, and humans were mere prey.

A prey that pushes others to be eaten a little later, who has no choice but to struggle and wait to be eaten.

‘Why?’

Jung Joon-hyeok was one of them.

The human behind him, a woman or a man, an old man or a young man, now in an unknown form, was next.

What he gained for that involuntary sacrifice was only a few steps away from the monster.

‘Why do I have to die?’

Jung Joon-hyeok could not understand.

Who would understand such injustice? Resentment and anger soared.

However, there was no justification for death. A life that seemed to go on was just an illusion.

He realized that when he saw the monster’s teeth, tongue, and red mucous membranes that filled his eyes.

‘This… ?’

And just as there was no justification for death, there was no justification for life. Some of the humans who were mere prey became hunters with awakening.

Jung Jun-hyung experienced an awakening just before his death, and immediately resonated with the monster.

‘I lived.’

I felt ‘life’ as I tore open the monster’s mouth and bathed in its hot blood.

The catharsis that fills my head is like paradise, and it is by far the climax of all the pleasures I have felt so far.

That was the first step of Sura-do, the path that Jung Joon-hyeok walked.

* * *

“Huh… .”

Jung Joon-hyeok swallowed in vain and opened his eyes. My whole body was drenched in sweat.

He blinked several times to understand the situation.

I felt the pure white light and softness behind my back. After a while he realized he was in the treatment room.

‘dream? Was it a dream?’

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Little by little, my mind became clearer. And he remembered why he had come here.

‘Yes, because of that teacher… .’

Jung Joon-hyeok recalled his terribly defeated image. But I felt neither humiliation nor anger.

‘It was the same feeling as back then.’

That period, called the period of cataclysm, was the reason why it came to mind anew.

Kang Tae-min was like a monster trying to devour him. How long had it been since you felt this intense helplessness?

‘The same Hunter, no, even a human was suspicious.’

The mana he felt while resonating with him came to mind again. My hands and feet were shaking and my heart was beating wildly.

But it was excitement, not fear. As proof of that, a smile that was thicker than ever appeared on Jung Jun-hyeok’s lips.

‘I can feel it again.’

Jung Joon-hyeok felt it.

If you beat Kang Tae-min, you will be able to taste the same paradise.

That transcendent mana, that overwhelming skill.

‘If only I could get past that… !’

There was a way to quench the thirst that had not been satisfied even while wandering through any battlefield until now.

It was not an oasis in the desert, but a way out of the desert.

“Oh, are you awake?”

A therapist hired by Sura-do came running in surprise.

“How is your body… .”

“Where is Mr. Kang?”

The therapist’s speech was cut off abruptly, and a question came in. But he didn’t care at all, as if he was used to the situation.

“Oh, you died first. Please leave your contact information.”

“Contact?”

“Yes, and he said he would call me tomorrow.”

I couldn’t wait for tomorrow. I wanted to see you again right away.

As Jung Joon-hyeok jumped up, the therapist hurriedly added,

“Oh, last!”

“last?”

“Yes… He told me to tell them that if they come without mutual consent, that is the end.”

The therapist swallowed dry saliva. Who would have left such arrogant words to Kwon Sung?

But if he didn’t tell it, he couldn’t help it because it would cause more anger.

Fortunately, Jung Jun-hyeok was not offended. It was just a good laugh.

* * *

next day.

Hunter dedicated training center.

Hunters gathered for training were sparring all over the place. However, among them, there was a stage where a lot of people gathered.

“scent… .”

“As expected, it is different.”

“Because even the active duty players give up.”

The hunters who were watching let out bullets. Hunter, who had entered into sparring, was so focused that he did not even hear such words.

“Big… !”

Hunter’s body staggered with a popping sound. The moment the continuous hits are about to reach him.

The timer pointed to zero with a beep.

“thank you for your effort.”

The sparring partner saluted and exhaled lightly. As he took off his sparring gear, his sweaty face was exposed.

He was just a troublemaker.

“Drink.”

“thank you.”

It was Inoa who handed him the ion drink.

The two were working part-time as sparring partners here during vacation.

This was the place where I signed a contract with the club ‘Colosseum’, and it was thanks to my acquaintance with the manager.

“This is getting more and more guests.”

“So it wasn’t like this before.”

From the center’s point of view, it was rather a windfall because he was able to use the name value of being the presenter of the Youth Championship.

“Did you see the homeroom news?”

“Uh, in the group chat room, Dahyun started with breaking news and kept spreading it.”

“… He has a bit of a Lekka temperament.”

They were also rivals competing for first place, and while working part-time at the center, the two became closer.

Go Min-soo laughed and continued.

“Anyway, I knew it was great, but I didn’t expect it to be that great.”

“It’s at the level of dehumanization.”

“So. If you have that much skill, why are you doing it?”

“I don’t know. Sam doesn’t talk much about himself.”

Inoa shrugged.

“Well, thanks to that, there’s no time to be conceited. They keep popping up saying that they are winners here and there, but if they see you, they will come right away.”

“… You bastard, are you secretly bragging right now?”

“No, I am really embarrassed. Didn’t you tell me last time?”

“Is that an option?”

“madam… Wait, stop.”

Inoa shuddered.

It was thanks to the fact that he came to mind when he proudly said that he would regain his right to choose in front of Kang Tae-min.

Go Min-soo gasped, saying, ‘I’m sorry’.

“By the way, the homeroom teacher is coming today?”

“Uh, it was.”

“What did we do wrong? Did you say part-time job was banned?”

“that’s… wouldn’t it? Because my sister told me.”

The two rolled their eyes, looking a little uneasy. However, Inoa soon shook his head.

“These days, the teacher is giving special lectures to the students, so that must be it.”

“Is it because of the world championship?”

“Hey, Minsu and Noah! The manager is calling!”

As the two were about to continue their conversation, the trainer called them.

I wondered what was going on, but the two headed to the manager’s room.

“Did you call?”

“Oh, guys. It doesn’t matter what you call… .”

Upon entering, the manager greeted them with an awkward smile. For some reason, there was a hint of nervousness.

Soon, he handed out thick envelopes one by one.

“What is it?”

“Oh, is it a bonus?”

When Inoa was happy, the manager’s complexion got worse.

“… Good job in the meantime. I put some more aside for my severance pay.”

“Yes?”

“uh… ?”

The meaning of the words was clear.

The two looked at each other in bewilderment, then turned their gaze back to the manager.

“Uh, did you have any complaints?”

“I wouldn’t… ? Did we strictly observe our time?”

“You guys did nothing wrong. this is that… No, you’ll know when you get out. Anyway, I really struggled.”

The manager replied and sent the two out. In the end, the two had no choice but to pack up and leave the center with a feeling of dejection.

“… what the fuck is it?”

Abusive words came out of Go Min-soo’s mouth as if he still didn’t understand. On the other hand, Inoa looked around.

“You know when I see you… yes?”

Some people gathered where his gaze stopped. Everyone was holding a smartphone as if they were celebrities.

However, their eyes reached beyond that.

“… Is that right?”

Taemin Kang was there. But he wasn’t alone. Standing next to him was the long-haired giant, Jung Jun-hyeok.

There was quite a distance from the people gathered, probably overwhelmed by the atmosphere.

“Every minute and every second is a waste.”

“I came from there, so the time we are spending right now is not included.”

“So that’s what I’m saying. I will have to bring it myself.”

After Jung Joon-hyeok says that, head to the center for a while. He pointed with his finger at the two students who were standing in silence.

“Are those children?”

“Well? Ah yes. You are here.”

At Kang Tae-min’s gesture, the two leaped lightly and jumped over the crowd. The people who had gathered were startled and backed away further.

“It’s been a while, sir.”

“Are you here?”

A polite greeting with landing. Kang Tae-min nodded calmly and introduced Jung Jun-hyeok.

“Greetings. This is Jung Joon-hyeok, whom I brought in as a daily lecturer today.”

“hello.”

“Sam… Aren’t you Kwon Seong and Jung Joon-hyuk?”

While Go Min-soo greeted without thinking, Inoa’s eyes trembled weakly.

Since Jung Joon-hyeok doesn’t often expose his face to the media, few people recognize him.

All the crowds gathered were people who had recognized Kang Tae-min.

“Right. I am that Jung Joon-hyeok.”

“… ah?”

Only then did Inoa suddenly quit her part-time job, and she understood the manager’s attitude.

It was clear that Kang Tae-min had visited the center with Jung Jun-hyeok.

“Are you famous?”

In response to Ko Min-soo’s question, who was not yet familiar with the hunter industry, Inoa quickly explained. Only then did Ko Min-soo’s jaw drop.

“This is enough to greet you. Let’s leave immediately.”

Jung Joon-hyeok guided the two students to the prepared vehicle with a rough hand. The two of them, almost crumpled in, still looked confused.

“Sam, what is this… ?”

“Don’t worry about Albany. This will give you more hourly wages.”

Kang Tae-min’s answer made the two more confused. It is hard to accept that Kwon Seong is teaching them, but what is the hourly wage?

“exactly. I need your 6 hours. I will pay you without regret.”

Jung Joon-hyeok had to teach these two students to challenge Kang Tae-min again.

The resulting financial expense was not a big problem.

“Kwon Seong is a master of using bare-handed auras. Minsu will learn that, and Noah will learn martial arts.”

“Come on… .”

“Physique?”

In the fast-moving vehicle, the two students accepted reality bit by bit. I didn’t even think about rejecting it anymore.

“Yes, just like we did during the tournament, we will learn sword fighting techniques that combine fighting and swordsmanship. It won’t be easy for either of you.”

At Kang Tae-min’s words, the two students’ faces soon turned into resignation.

‘There’s nothing that changes just because it’s on the news.’

‘Because he’s the same person.’

However, the two had already realized that Kang Tae-min’s decision was for them.

So, their expressions immediately became serious.

“Please take good care of me.”

“I will do my best.”

Following Kang Tae-min, there was never a bad case.

* * *

At that time, the association headquarters.

Bae Seung-ju visited the office of the president of the association.

“You are getting healthier. Association President. In a little while, I can go on vacation too.”

Seol Gyu-jin has recovered enough to be able to sit with his back now. Thanks to that, he was able to meet Bae Seung-ju’s eyes.

“It’s all thanks to my daughter.”

“Yes, but your daughter… ?”

“I came to meet my wife as she is leaving the country.”

Unlike his daughter, his wife, Lee Young-mi, decided to be faithful to her duties rather than staying by Seol Gyu-jin’s side.

Having her by my side didn’t speed up my recovery anyway, so I decided to go to people in need.

“Oh, it’s been years, but it’s the same as I fell for it.”

“Madam, you still have a unique personality.”

Seol Gyu-jin fell in love with her because of her upright attitude. Bae Seung-joo laughed empty-handedly and went straight to the point after arguing.

“First, the detector demonstration was scheduled for next week. All five guilds responded that they would cooperate.”

“Oh, Kwon Seong too?”

“Yes.”

“In return, give me some thanks.”

“of course. And one more thing related to this… .”

Bae Seung-ju’s expression became quite serious.

“I’m trying to change the 5th strongest to the 6th.”

“Would you like to add one more? Who do you mean?”

Bae Seung-ju handed over the prepared report. While Seol Gyu-jin was looking at him, he opened his mouth.

“He is a person who has recently been attracting attention for his one-man attack.”

“… Aren’t you the academy teacher?”

The report presented by Bae Seung-joo was a summary of Eruah’s close surveillance and articles, as well as his personal opinion.

“Yes, I am going to announce Kang Tae-min as the 6th strongest.”

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