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fast.

The speed was difficult for the eyes to even keep up with.

Are human movements correct?

It wasn’t just fast.

It’s soft.

A movement as natural as flowing water.

The rankers who could barely keep track of Jihoon’s walking technique could not help but be amazed by its strangeness and wonder.

“…what is that”

“High-speed movement skills… That’s his only skill?”

“Is that correct? I didn’t feel any magical power at all?”

“It’s not a skill? Without magic power, you can make those movements with just your natural strength?”

“…”

“…”

Ji-hoon, not allowing Park Jeong-hoon even a moment to raise his magic power, rushed in and knocked him down.

His movements just now were further raising the tension of the existing rankers who were filling the stadium.

“Until now…you waited…”

As one person mutters quietly as if realizing something, everyone’s gaze deepens.

New participant Jihoon Kang

academy cadet

E-class hunter

As information about him was revealed one by one, there was nothing ordinary about it.

No matter how much I racked my brain, I couldn’t understand where the monster had come from.

The ability to destroy skills with a single blow,

Destructive power that can defeat an opponent in one breath.

and

The ridiculous speed he showed just moments ago made it impossible to even imagine how terrifying that guy really was.

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“…You’re already in 11th place, right? I think that friend this time… huh-”

One of the rankers, who had been recklessly anticipating his path, covered his mouth and stopped acting recklessly.

Already earlier, all the rankers in the audience were feeling the same energy even though they were not saying anything.

Ranking 1st: Jang Hyeon-woo

For some reason, today, his expression, which was always indifferent, was changing by the minute.

Although he didn’t seem to be conscious of it, his magical power continued to leak out subconsciously, creating a strangely tense atmosphere.

“Hunter Jang…don’t you feel like a different person?”

“I was feeling it too. I didn’t know you had that many expressions.”

“There must be some reason…?”

Although it was not said, everyone knew the reason.

The only difference between the ranking matches of the past few years and this one was the presence of that guy named Kang Ji-hoon.

“Ranking…I will return it.”

“Me too.”

Even the top rankers voluntarily returned their rankings.

The name of Jihoon’s next opponent displayed on the electronic screen was constantly changing.

yet

“Huh-up…! Wow…”

“Hunter Youngil Kang? Hunter Kang Young-il too?”

“…What is really going on, how did Hunter Kang Young-il return the ranking…”

4th place ranker, Kang Young-il

When he expresses his intention to return the ranking to the guide in charge, Jihoon’s opponent’s name on the electronic display board changes once again.

“…at least…at least 4th place, the academy cadet who participated in the ranking match for the first time…in an instant became the 4th strongest hunter in Korea…”

“Ha…this year’s ranking match is really…the best ever…”

Everyone’s eyes leave Hunter Kang Young-il, who gave up his ranking, and turn to Ji-hoon, who is still standing upright in the middle of the stadium.

In addition to that guy, there were three other new participants.

Among them was Kang Seok-hyun, a promising player from Hansung Guild.

However, none of the three would be able to debut in today’s ranking match.

All six rankers who had already dealt with Jihoon were carried away unconscious.

They didn’t even have a chance.

Hunter Management Association’s 12th floor basement, exclusive stadium for ranking matches

Now, it has been a long time since it was transformed into a one-man show stage for a natural disaster-like guy named Kang Ji-hoon, rather than a function of the ranking match itself.

“What would you like to do?”

“Um…well…don’t you think it’s meaningless? It seems like our guild executives have already contacted external personnel,”

“Isn’t it a waste?”

“3rd or 4th place or something like that.”

“Hehe…I heard you really have no greed…”

Hyuna Kim and Jeon Do-hee.

In a conversation between two hunters who are from the same Hanseong Guild and are ranked 2nd and 3rd,

Even the rankers located far away were watching closely, concentrating their magic in their ears.

“No way…No way, no way”

“Oh no, it can’t be.”

“Right? Am I making a fuss for no reason?”

“Well…Speaking of which…Wait a minute, where are you two going!”

The expressions of the rankers looking at the two turn white.

As the two hunters, who seemed to have no regrets whatsoever, got up and started walking at the same time, the murmur grew uncontrollably.

The name on the electronic display board changes once again.

[Kang Ji-hoon vs. Jang Hyun-woo]

“Huh…”

“……”

“……”

Everyone just looked at the stadium as if they had nothing more to say.

Jihoon’s next opponent is Jang Hyun-woo, who ranks first.

Ji-hoon’s performance in defeating 11th ranked Park Jung-hoon (throwing him to the ground right from the start) was

He caused everyone from 2nd to 10th place in front of him to step down.

A figure jumps out of the stands and flies to the stadium where Jihoon is standing.

“Huh…eventually…you’re coming out in the end.”

“How long has it been since I last saw Hunter Jang’s swordsmanship? ”

“4 years? No. 5 years? It was so long ago that I don’t even remember.”

“No way, even Jang Hunter…?”

“Hey man, please make some sense. Hunter Jang…isn’t Hunter Jang different”

“That’s right…of course it is. Ha… me too…”

“Still, it will be a huge match, right?”

“Yeah, I’m looking forward to that too…”

In the midst of the commotion, ‘Perhaps?’ My worries pop up once or twice.

12 years

He had not stepped down from the highest position in Korea for 12 years.

Since he has not shown any activity other than ranking matches, it is true that the general public is not aware of the extent of his strength.

but,

The rankers could not have known. Rankers who have watched his ranking match at least once…

Everyone, without exception, said without hesitation that the strongest player in Korea was Jang Hyun-woo.

Those who are qualified to watch ranked matches.

Since those at the top of Korea’s hunter society are like that, everyone probably has no choice but to accept it…

Already five years ago, no one had come up against him in ranking matches.

Even Hyuna Kim, the best hunter in the magic world who rose to second place in the rankings after reawakening,

He did not hope to compete with Jang Hyun-woo for first place and was satisfied with second place.

Due to his overwhelming inaction and cruel hand that he showed until 5 years ago, all rankers recognized him and feared him at the same time.

Jang Hyun-woo flies in and stands in front of Ji-hoon, and several guides come running and block the space between them.

“Now…wait! Hunter Jang, wait a minute, we haven’t yet confirmed Hunter Jihoon Kang’s intention to challenge for the top ranking”

“Yes, Mr. Jang Hunter…if you go back to your seat for a moment and let us talk-”

“Ah, I came out and they asked me what to put in. I’m going to take on the challenge. Because I came here to win first place anyway”

“…”

“…”

The guides look at Jihoon and are at a loss for words.

It was the first time in almost 5 years.

The battle of Jang Hyeon-woo, ranked #1.

There must be a reason why no one challenged him…

No one expected that a hunter named Kang Ji-hoon, who made his debut in a ranking match for the first time today, would end up at number one in the rankings.

The guides look at the association president, Jang Dae-han, who is a short distance away, and wait for his instructions.

nod

sign of permission

The guides look somewhat uncomfortable and leave the arena, which will be the only space for the two hunters.

“Team Leader Kim… How many healers are there within the association right now? First of all, gather them all at the ranking battle arena… no, they are here too… there are, but anyway, don’t be mean and call all the healers”

Jang Dae-han, the president of the association, gives instructions over the phone in a whisper and sends a nervous look to the stadium.

“Hehe…I really…I never thought I’d end up here.”

When he first recommended a ranking match to Jihoon, Jang Daehan never expected that it would unfold until this match.

Of course, it was expected that Jihoon would rise to the top rank, but

Jang Hyun-woo…Jang Hyun-woo is a hunter…

I can’t believe I’m actually going to face the #1 ranked player…

At this moment, Jang Dae-han couldn’t even figure out which of the two he should support, or even his own thoughts.

“Once you hear the broadcast sound announcing the start, you can fight freely.”

Seventh.

Jihoon, who was hearing the same explanation for the seventh time today, closed his eyes and waited for the start, as if not even yawning.

Should we finish quickly and go eat some pho again?

No, isn’t the hot dog owner waiting for you, who hasn’t even been seen for days?

Useless thoughts are cluttering Jihoon’s head.

A deep yet very rough voice penetrates his ears.

“There was a reason why I stayed in this position for a long time. Actually, whether it’s a gate or a hunter, it doesn’t matter to me at all. I…I just pursue the sword and its ultimate meaning. Today… you will never know how happy I am to meet you.”

The two eyes, which seemed to be lost in deep, dark thoughts, were too calm and serene to belong to someone who was about to cut them with a knife.

Ranked 1st in Korea, he has not come down from the top for over 10 years and is called Geomseong by everyone.

Jang Hyeon-woo was putting his hand on his waist to pull out his sword.

Ji-hoon’s closed eyes slowly open as he waits for the broadcast sound to announce the start, and words that Jang Hyun-woo cannot understand immediately come out of his mouth.

“For the first time… speak informally?”