Chapter 60: I Was Already in a Bad Mood, So This is Perfect

The meaning of this title is significant.

“The strongest?”

“No way.”

Agitation spread among the hunters gathered in the auditorium.

All of them were professionals at hunting monsters, having hunted them before.

That’s why they knew how terrifying monsters could be.

E-rank.

Even the lowest-ranked monsters far surpass humans.

The fact that ordinary physical attacks don’t work is just a bonus.

The truly terrifying thing about monsters is their stats.

Physical abilities and massive aura even stronger than superhuman hunters.

Even if attacks worked, it would take about 1,000 people armed with firearms.

If the lowest rank is like this, there’s no need to mention the higher ranks.

The A-rank monsters that occasionally appear threaten entire countries.

But even surpassing these A-rank monsters, the strongest?

Usually, it takes several people, including hunters of the same rank, to catch a monster.

If it’s A-rank, countless hunters, including A-rank hunters, have to rush in together to defeat it.

If it surpasses even that, how much sacrifice would be needed?

Everyone in this place shuddered at the despairing words.

Except for one person.

“Semi, exactly how strong is that thing?”

Semi was in a place as far away from people’s attention as possible.

Right next to her, someone whom no one in this place could perceive spoke.

“You say it’s stronger than other monsters. I need to know what level those other monsters are to give you an estimate.”

“….”

“Hey.”

“Oppa, don’t talk to me.”

Semi warned in a quiet voice that others couldn’t hear.

“If you talk back to me in front of other people, they’ll think it’s weird.”

She would look like a crazy woman talking to thin air.

Because Seyul was invisible to everyone except Semi right now.

‘Really, no one knows?’

Semi inwardly clicked her tongue.

Seyul had come out in a hurry, wearing the same sloppy clothes he wore at home.

A t-shirt and shorts.

Because the shirt was too big and covered the shorts, it looked like he wasn’t wearing anything on his lower body.

He was walking around in this outfit.

He even talked to Semi, but no one gathered here noticed.

Even though they were all superhuman hunters.

“Tch, okay.”

When Semi refused to answer, Seyul clicked his tongue and stepped back.

He moved away from his sister for a moment and headed to the only place where he knew someone.

“Hey, Haeri.”

“Aaaagh!!!”

The only person he knew jumped when he suddenly spoke.

From her point of view, it was like hearing a voice from empty air.

“Y-you?!”

Only then did she discover Seyul and point at him.

Among these many hunters, Haeri was the only one besides his sister who knew Seyul.

“Why, why are you here?”

Haeri was trembling, unable to believe that Seyul had suddenly appeared.

In front of such Haeri, Seyul quietly put his finger to his lips.

“Be quiet. I’m hiding my appearance right now, so I’m invisible to others.”

After giving the warning, Seyul gestured for her to look around.

“What’s wrong with her?”

“What is she doing at this important time!”

“This is why star hunters and stuff are like this.”

Since the other hunters couldn’t see Seyul.

They thought Haeri was the only one making a fuss and glared at her.

“S-sorry!”

Haeri quickly apologized.

Then, she took Seyul and avoided the eyes of the people.

“What brings you here?”

First, she asked the purpose.

Because this living nuclear weapon had appeared at her workplace.

She thought it must be something unusual.

“I followed my sister, Semi.”

“Did you follow Semi because she was summoned?”

“That’s right. They said this one is strong, so I’m here to help.”

“…That’s a relief.”

Haeri sighed in relief and stroked her chest.

If a monster like Seyul helped them in this unprecedented situation, it would be welcome.

“I thought I was really going to die here because of the strongest monster, but if Seyul helps, at least I won’t die.”

“I’m thinking of doing that if possible. But I don’t know much about monsters. How strong is the strongest monster?”

At Seyul’s question, Haeri pondered for a moment and said.

“At least it will be stronger than the villain we faced last time.”

“That guy back then?”

“Yes.”

Both of them recalled the villain whose arm was broken by Seyul’s one punch and continued talking.

“Looking back on the villain from last time, I think he was about an A-rank monster. If the strongest surpasses even that A-rank, it’s definitely…”

“Hmm~.”

Seyul estimated the enemy’s stats based on Haeri’s explanation.

‘It’s stronger than that guy back then, and if it’s that big, is it about Limbo level? I think I can handle it somehow.’

Since there was more information than before, the stat estimation became more accurate.

“Semi.”

He heard a familiar name.

Seyul woke up from his thoughts and looked to see Branch Manager Park Tae-joon looking at Semi.

His face was stiff and his eyes were unusual.

He knew right away that he hadn’t called his sister for a good reason.

“I’d like you to be at the forefront.”

Park Tae-joon said in a heavy voice like a bolt from the blue.

“I’m sorry to ask you this, but you’re the only one I can trust.”

“Yes, I know.”

Semi also had a heavy atmosphere and accepted Park Tae-joon’s request.

“Why Semi of all people?”

For her brother Seyul, it was an absurd exchange.

He had dragged someone else’s sister into a dangerous job without hesitation.

“Leaving so many people behind!”

Haeri tried to make excuses while watching Seyul’s uncomfortable expression.

“There’s no one but Semi. She’s the only A-rank hunter in Korea. There’s no hunter stronger than her.”

“There’s no one stronger than Semi?”

“Yes, there are a few of the same rank abroad, but…”

There was only one S-rank, but he died a long time ago.

In fact, A-rank was the highest, so even if Semi was similar to them, there was no hunter stronger than her.

‘Well, that level of skill is rare even in another world.’

Semi, an A-rank hunter, was in the top tier even by other world standards.

Mages and warriors alike were called masters and respected in every field.

A decisive weapon responsible for the power balance between countries with the body of an ordinary human.

Seyul also had a hard time against these people when he was weak in the beginning.

So he barely understood that Semi, who was on par with these strong people, had to be at the forefront.

‘Even if something dangerous happens, I can handle it because I’m with her.’

He understood and endured, but something else happened.

“Wait, I’m against it!”

Someone expressed opposition to Park Tae-joon’s decision to put Semi at the forefront.

“Branch Manager, are you out of your mind?”

The one who spoke rudely out of the blue was a man in his early to mid-30s.

His physique was dignified and his appearance was fierce.

The aura he exuded was also rough.

“Who’s that guy?”

“That’s Ha Seong-yoon. He’s the only B-rank hunter in Korea after Semi.”

As Seyul’s eyes twitched, Haeri explained in an anxious voice.

Ha Seong-yoon.

As Haeri said, he was the only B-rank hunter in Korea.

A strong man famous for his number two power after Semi.

And

“You’re not really thinking of putting this green girl at the forefront, are you?”

He was also famous for being hostile to Semi and having a bad relationship with her.

Seyul’s expression hardened when he heard him call her a girl.

“Why is that bastard like that?”

“H-he’s just unnecessarily proud. He’s always been ashamed that Semi, who’s younger than him, is above him.”

Haeri, feeling extreme anxiety, spat out words like a machine gun.

As he said, Ha Seong-yoon was a man with inferiority and jealousy towards Semi.

He always picked fights with her, so there was no way he would stand still when she was put at the forefront.

“Putting her at the forefront means entrusting the fate of all of us to this brat. Did you think I would let that happen?”

“…So what are you trying to say?”

“Leave the forefront to me.”

Park Tae-joon glared at Ha Seong-yoon, who was making unreasonable demands.

“You’re strong, but you’re not as good as Semi. Don’t be stubborn and step back quietly.”

“That girl is one rank higher than me. I admit that. But it doesn’t make sense to entrust the lives of all of us to a woman who’s barely over twenty just because she’s strong, does it?”

Ha Seong-yoon brought up Semi’s age.

It’s hard to see how age has anything to do with strength, but it worked.

“Isn’t that not entirely wrong?”

“She’s too young, isn’t she?”

There were people among the gathered hunters who agreed.

Semi was the undisputed strongest hunter in Korea, but her young age was her only weakness.

There was a tendency to think that young people were less reliable than older people.

Ha Seong-yoon smiled crookedly as supporters appeared.

‘Do whatever you want.’

Semi smirked as she watched the scene.

Ha Seong-yoon was trying to insult Semi, but she didn’t care.

Honestly, she didn’t want to volunteer for dangerous things.

Instead, she would be grateful if someone took the lead.

So she was going to leave him alone no matter what he said.

“Ha Seong-yoon, you moron. Do you have udon noodles instead of brains in your head?”

At that moment, a word strongly denouncing Ha Seong-yoon was heard.

It was Semi’s own voice, not someone else’s.

“You pathetic bastard, you’re eating up that age and you don’t have the confidence to win with strength, so you’re trying to manipulate public opinion? You can’t even act your age and you’re not manly.”

“??”

Semi was stunned when she heard the sound of her own voice constantly criticizing him.

She looked around, feeling like she was possessed by a ghost, and saw the culprit.

‘Oppa!’

Seyul, who had approached her at some point, was imitating her voice.

She didn’t know what method he used, but it was a vocal mimicry that even Semi herself couldn’t distinguish.

Even though he was a bit far away, it sounded like Semi was speaking directly.

“You castrated son of a b*tch! If you’re going to do that, just cut off your lower body! Cut it off and become a woman and flirt with passing blonde thugs!”

Seyul was making excessive criticisms in Semi’s voice.

Everyone’s shocked gaze turned to Semi.

“Semi, is that you?”

“N-no!”

Semi was flustered by the sudden attention.

She wanted to explain, but to do so, she had to reveal Seyul’s existence.

She couldn’t do either.

“Y-you damn b*tch!”

Ha Seong-yoon was furious when he heard the word castrated.

He trembled, but he didn’t do anything more than swear.

He was saving his body because the opponent was stronger than him.

‘That’s going to be a problem!’

The situation was not interesting for Seyul.

He provoked Ha Seong-yoon even more.

“If you’re so dissatisfied with me, why don’t you try to attack me? Oh, of course, I’ll give you a handicap since I’m stronger than you. I won’t directly touch you, and if you land even one hit on me, you win. If you win, I’ll step down from the lead and give you my A-rank status.”

An extremely unconventional proposal.

Ha Seong-yoon seemed to wake up.

His anger disappeared and he asked with wide eyes.

When Seyul said yes instead of Semi, he grinned.

“Okay, if that’s the case, let’s do it.”

Ha Seong-yoon accepted Seyul’s proposal disguised as Semi.

“Hey!”

“Branch Manager, don’t interfere.”

Ha Seong-yoon didn’t listen even though Park Tae-joon, who couldn’t stand it, tried to stop him.

From his point of view, it was an opportunity he could never miss.

Even if Semi was strong, she was only half a step ahead.

Semi also had to do her best to win.

But he didn’t even have to touch her directly, and he would lose if he just got hit once?

“Haha, this brat couldn’t control his anger and dug his own grave!”

He was sure that he would win.

Ha Seong-yoon smiled and made everyone step back and prepared to fight.