Chapter 611 – Lee Byung-Ho (2)
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“You’re going through the Red Gate now?”
Immediately after the sparring exam, everyone was relieved that an hour had passed, but the sudden announcement was shocking.
“Wait a minute, you still call it Red Gate?”
Everyone was shocked when it was announced that the next evaluation would be held at Red Gate.
Even if you’re not a hunter, doesn’t everyone know about the dangers of the Red Gate?
Until now, the number of times Red Gate has appeared has been few and far between, but how much damage was done each time.
Even if you are a hunter who can fly and crawl, isn’t it said that you will give up and enter in front of the Red Gate?
Naturally, there was a backlash as we were told that we were entering an unknown space whose risks were still not fully understood.
“Do you think that makes sense?”
“Hey, are you kidding me?”
“… “
Not everyone expressed their dissatisfaction, but seeing as the facial expressions of those who kept quiet were not very good, it would probably be right to view it negatively.
“Are you telling us to go in and die?”
“No matter what, this doesn’t make sense!”
Red Gate is a space where even Kim Tae-hwan, who was known as Korea’s strongest hunter, died. What if people worse than Kim Tae-hwan enter?
It’s probably a dog’s death.
Although there was interest in the position of S-class hunter, there were few people who were obsessed with that position and even risked their lives.
You already live a decent life as an A-level hunter, but here you risk death?
Because in their situation, it didn’t make sense at all.
“No matter how much of an association it is, I think it makes sense for it to come out this way!”
“Calm down.!”
The president of the association personally tried to calm down the hunters, but it was ineffective.
The moment the president of the association began to break into a cold sweat under the sharp gaze of the hunters, Taesoo Choi appeared with the sound of heavy footsteps.
“Stop.”
“Anyway… !”
“Please listen to me for a moment.”
The hunters, who seemed ready to jump at the sound of a heavy voice penetrating their ears, began to hesitate.
As expected, he was Korea’s strongest hunter. The moment he made eye contact with Choi Tae-soo, he began to calm down as if it were a lie.
However, it was clear that this alone would not be enough to quell all the complaints, so Taesoo Choi sighed softly and opened his mouth.
“It is expected that there will be a lot of dissatisfaction with this decision. “It wasn’t something I could easily accept either.”
“… “
“But you probably know that the position of an S-class hunter is not just about strength.”
When a problem arises that ordinary hunters cannot solve, they are the first to run.
A hunter who takes risks on the front lines in a crisis situation where the survival of the country depends.
Since you represent the country, you have a duty to protect it from monsters.
In fact, S-class hunters stood at the forefront in the face of countless dangers, and if their achievements were discussed, everyone would probably have no choice but to acknowledge them.
That’s why everyone recognizes and respects it.
“But it wouldn’t be right to force it. “If you decide to give up here, I will refund your entire test fee.”
“Now. Wait a minute, Tae-soo Choi said that.”
“… “
It seems that there was no agreement on Choi Tae-soo’s remarks, but the president of the association immediately shut his mouth when Choi Tae-soo glared at him.
“In addition, Choi Tae-soo, Sasin, Choi A-rin, and Kang Chae-rin will also be included.”
“We’re going in together.?”
“Reaper too?”
“Well… Maybe it’s not that dangerous at that level?”
The atmosphere changed with the news that all the hunters representing Korea would participate.
You might not know if you go in alone, but you can trust that member, right?
“But it’s still called Red Gate.”
“I don’t want to die.”
“I won’t deny that it’s dangerous. Probably, no, there will definitely be deaths.”
It was natural that no matter how many of the strongest hunters accompanied them, they would not be able to protect everyone.
“So I won’t force you. Anyone who wants to enter the gate with me, please tell the association president.”
While everyone was in trouble, there was someone who was in the same trouble as everyone else.
“Kim Si-woo.”
“Yes.?”
“What do you plan to do?”
“What. “I should try it, right?”
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‘Red Gate.’
In my situation, I would continue the test, but it was clear that other hunters would not.
He must be weighing whether being an S-class hunter is worth that much.
It was clear enough to see that no hunters came forward even after listening to the old man’s words.
Even though there are scenario quests, they are still dangerous enough to make you hesitate.
‘But I guess I should do it anyway.’
Since the decision had already been made, it was clear that there would be no point in trying this or that.
It’s not that I’m not worried, but if I’ve already decided to do it, the rest will just be useless thoughts.
“But this isn’t it… “
Just as the hunter was about to give up after much deliberation, the door next to her opened and a mysterious azure woman walked towards her with a listless expression.
“Haam. Are they selected people.”
A woman walking with an overwhelming presence, contrary to her drowsy face, S-class hunter Choi A-rin.
And behind Choi A-rin, hunters wearing suits identical to ours began to walk out.
“.!”
Among the hunters walking at a steady pace, one hunter began to approach here with quick steps.
A short height that stands out even among hunters, and a voluminous chest in contrast.
Seo-ah, who had blue-white skin and hair like a snow woman, ran towards me without even looking back and fell into my arms.
The soft and cool feeling, I like Seoa as expected.
“Siwoo.”
“It’s been a long time.”
She came into her arms and started rubbing her cheek against me, expressing her joy with her expressionless face.
I held her baby in her arms, stroking her head as if I was used to it, but the gaze of those around her was more annoying than I expected.
The fact that she came with Choi Arin means that Seo-ah passed her test.
‘Do Taeyeon and Mina also pass?’
The two of them look at Seo-ah and me alternately with subtle expressions. These days, Seo-ah doesn’t pay attention to the people around her, making things quite difficult.
There were more than one person who cast a hostile gaze toward Seo-ah, and the hostility from the long-distance group was particularly significant.
Are the hunters over there also feeling a sense of crisis over her super rookie, Seo-ah?
“Ha-am… Why is there so much noise here?”
“Is that over?”
“What. “Because we don’t need cowards.”
Choi Arin spoke calmly, as if she had no intention of provoking anything, but from the hunters’ perspective, it was a remark that could be scratched.
“You heard the story, right? “I don’t plan on waiting, so make a decision quickly.”
Choi A-rin yawned with her tired face and walked away with haughty steps.
It was only for a moment, but it felt like the storm had passed. In any case, everyone started to burn up their fighting spirit, as if they were stimulated by Choi A-rin’s actions.
“What. “Do I have to die?”
“Honestly, if everyone here goes in, the Red Gate won’t be a big deal, right?”
Red Gate is dangerous, but if hundreds of Korea’s top hunters rush in, wouldn’t it be no problem?
Honestly, considering the current number of people, I thought it wouldn’t be that difficult no matter what gate appeared.
“Seoah. “Are you hurt anywhere?”
“Yes.”
Jia looked like she was taking care of Seo-ah like the secretary of the Reaper Guild, and Seo-ah just stayed in my arms.
The stares from those around me are a bit harsh, but since I do this often, I think everyone in the know will know.
“Hmm. Are you Hunter Yoon Seo-ah? She seems to be on good terms with Siwoo?”
“Haha. “Well, we’re in the same class.”
In addition to Kang Yeon-ran, Taeyeon and Mina, who were far away, walked towards us.
“Cadet Siwoo Kim. “It looks like I passed the test.”
“Well, yeah. Haha.”
I almost answered informally without realizing it. There are really a lot of eyes watching here, so you have to be careful.
“Are you planning on entering the Red Gate?”
“Yes.”
“… “
Although she didn’t show it, Mina’s worried voice was quite understandable since it was Red Gate.
Still, if you continue to see me as a cadet who needs to be protected, it’s difficult.
On the contrary, I want to tell her not to go, but she can say that it is a dream that she definitely wants to achieve, so that won’t work.
“What are you going to do, Seo-ah?”
Considering Choi Arin’s words, it seems like she has already decided to go in, but she still needs to check.
“We’ll go together.”
It could be said that it was a very strange answer.
Pick up this cute Seo-ah right away.
“… ?”
I have to put it down.
In the case of Taeyeon Kim, she blushed briefly as if she was remembering what happened that day, but didn’t say anything.
I thought this atmosphere might be a bit uncomfortable because I lack social skills.
“… “
In the case of Kang Eom-ran, it seems like he was embarrassed by the sudden increase in the number of prominent people, and should I say that he was especially surprised by Seo-ah?
“Then hunters who have made a decision, please come this way!!”
Are you really entering the Red Gate?
‘Why should I die?’
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By the way, who would have imagined that there would be a Red Gate so close to Seoul?
‘Isn’t the main purpose of handling this rather than testing?’
I had my doubts, but what can I do now?
As she took off her awkward equipment and put on the sword and bracelet she always used, she seemed to feel relieved.
The Red Gate exudes an unusual energy right from the entrance. This was my first time seeing it in person, but it definitely felt threatening.
Since the level of danger is usually measured by the amount of magic felt from the gate, a top-grade gate would naturally be threatening.
“Whoo. Whoo.”
Everyone looks nervous at the first red gate. In fact, when will you ever go inside the red gate in your life as a hunter?
If you think positively, it will be a truly valuable experience.
Naturally, past SSS level hunters entered first.
‘One of them is SS level, but…’
If you think about the risk of the initial position, that would be correct.
While I was waiting to enter in order of my exam number, it was finally my turn.
‘Let’s go.’
Red Gate, is there anything wrong?
