01x06 - The Real Hunt Begins

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I'm just wondering, did we make this
more complicated than it had to be?

We could have easily
k*lled them then and there.

Damn, how dense can you be?

Fighting them would have woken up the
boss, and our big payday would be gone.

That piece of crap E-Rank's
as weak as he is mopey.

It be a miracle
for him and a

D-Rank without raid
experience to b*at that spider.

Once it eats him, it'll
pass right back out

and we can sneak in
and claim our crystals.

I could break through the
cave in with my magic.

Any expl*si*n will wake the spider.

There were side tunnels near the ceiling.

We'll drop in from there.

And the dots all connect.

Man, awesome idea.

But what if the spider's awake?

We'll chalk it up to bad luck
and take the damn thing out.

Either way, we're gonna come out
of this better than we went in.

Jinho's sword and shield alone must
be worth a few hundred million.

If we can't nab all the mana
crystals, his gear will have to do.

So, let's figure out whose
trust fund kid he is.

Look bad if I didn't
show at the funeral.

And you know,
without a doubt,

those two were torn limb from
limb after our noisy demolition.

A grumpy monster spider
can't be a good time.

Kyuhwan, think you could take
that nasty bastard down yourself?

Yeah, right, maybe
in my wildest dreams.

I feel the same.

It's a beast of
a magic beast.

So yeah, they're
as good as dead.

That's the one part of my plan
that's an absolute guarantee.

Get serious!

You'd have to be at least a
B-rank to k*ll that on your own.

Or an upper C-rank, which will
remind you it's two ranks above you.

The odds are like zero, bro.

Let's focus our energy
on escaping instead.

Jinho has a point.

Even though I reawakened
and leveled up a few times,

I'm still pretty weak.

The Blue Venom fanged Kasaka fought in
the instance dungeon was probably D-rank.

Bet that Golem was
as well, if not lower.

This thing's easily uglier
than both of them.

And safe to assume
it's stronger, too.

And yet, somehow,.....

the thought of fighting
it doesn't intimidate me.

I can stand my ground
against a C-rank boss.

I'm strong enough for that.

I'm level 18 now.

Taking on this thing...

It's worth a sh*t.

They call us hunters for a reason.

And it's about time
the real hunt begins.

Long day, sir?

Seems these meetings are
beginning to wear on me.

They are on an endless loop.

The government, media and
energy developers all want to talk.

It's ironic, because I didn't
used to be much of a talker.

Thankfully your schedule
is clear for the time being.

As such, would it be alright if
I asked for some instruction?

Could be a good change
of pace, less talking too.

They say old soldiers are
doomed to fade away,

but I can hardly turn down a youngster
asking for a bit of guidance.

That's one tough shell.

And it hits hard.

A single strike could k*ll me.

The way he's moving, he
can't possibly be E-Rank.

So what is he?

Did he... fake his ranking?

It's not unheard of.

Some hunters have
exceptional magic control and

make it so they're ranked
lower when they register.

Which earns them the
name False Rankers.

Most turn out to be lunatics.

The kind of psychopaths who k*ll for fun.

What am I even
doing in this place?

Dad, I'm so sorry.

Damn, I still haven't
done any actual damage.

And with high fatigue, I'm
about to get real slow real fast.

I've got to k*ll it
before that happens.

Paralysis and drain.

The dagger's debuffs
are my key to victory.

I just need a weak
spot to aim for.

Gotcha!

Acid?

Well, aren't you full
of nasty surprises.

This freak has
rock-solid armor.

And spit that burns to the bone.

And the longer we fight,
the worse off I'll be.

I have to get up close,
regardless of the risk.

A new skill.

Dash.

Perfect.

Let's take it for a spin.

If one hit won't cut it,
I'll just keep slicing away!

Whoa, he's fast.

But does he have the
stamina to hang in there?

What's his strategy?

Faster.

Go even faster!

Almost there!

Oh no, Jinwoo!

You can't die like this!

No!

Man, am I glad I sat on those
daily quest rewards until now.

That could have ended
very differently otherwise.

I don't believe it.

He totally thrashed
that thing by himself.

Then it's true.

This guy is a false ranker.

Hmm.

Wonder how much this will go for.

Hey, um, bo.. boss?

Hmm?

If you'd like,..

I can hold all of the
essence stones you get.

I'd also be more than happy
to take care of your gear.

Thirsty, boss?

Please, help yourself.

I insist.

Uh, sure.

Why is he calling me that?

Sit back and rest up, boss!

I'll excavate the mana
crystals while you recharge!

What has gotten into him?

Now, they're alive?

Are you alright?

I am.

Thank you for
the lesson, sir.

I should thank you, since this
was a good change of pace.

So thanks, Jinchul.

Remarkable.

You don't seem to
have lost a step.

No, I have, compared to
when I was on active duty.

What's really remarkable is how
much your defense has improved.

It shows you've been practicing.

Though I know my
rank is set in stone,

there's nothing preventing me from
honing my body and technique.

Hmm.

It's important for hunters to
work on their minds and bodies,

and not solely
rely on their gifts.

Especially since they're caught
in dire situations quite frequently.

It's in those same situations,

that human nature rears its
ugly head to truly test you.

So you did squash the spider.

Guess it was just an overgrown bug
and not an overpowered monster.

I'm sure the dude's gear made
b*ating a C-rank boss a cinch.

He's a D-rank, though.

Thing must have been weak
as hell for him to k*ll it.

So what's the call?
Just say the word.

I would think it's obvious.

Jinho Yoo!

Those fancy toys of yours got me
curious, so I did a little digging.

Your old man's the head of
Yoojin Construction, Myunghan Yoo.

Isn't that right?

Well, and so what if it is?

It's earned you a chance.

k*ll Jinwoo and you'll live.

Surely the pieces have clicked.

We round out our numbers
with dumb chumps,

they all die, and we keep
their share of the loot.

And now, you're gonna be
our accomplice, Jinho Yoo.

That's the only way
you're leaving alive.

You're kidding.

Trust Fun Baby's first boss fight
was cake thanks to his special gear.

Could be a real pain to deal with.

Save yourself and k*ll him.

Or you can both die.

Come on, not like
it's a hard choice.

What happens in a
dungeon stays in a dungeon.

Don't tell me a D-rank is
afraid of an E-rank loser.

Well.

You're actually siding
with the deadweight.

So, are we cooking the
golden goose too, or what?

We'll take out the weak one first.

Say, fellas.

Ever k*lled a human before?

In cold blood.

Urgent quest?

What the hell is this?

I would pay attention if I were you!

Boss!

Hey, Heejin.

It's been a while.

How are things down at
the White Tiger Guild lately?

It's business as usual.

Nothing really to report.

Any big news out of
the Hunter's Guild?

Nah, it's been fairly
normal for us, too.

Wait a second.

How'd that training go?

Miss Cha led you through
an A-rank dungeon, right?

That's not normal.

It was certainly something.

A fast something.

Our entire squad was struggling
against an A-rank beast.

Then Miss Cha slayed it in a flash.

Made it look like it
was no big deal, either.

She took us all by surprise.

But Kihoon was just
completely bowled over.

He wants to be a strike team
captain, so it opened his eyes.

Yeah, he is pretty straight-laced.

What about that Chul Kim
guy from your guild?

Heard he also wants to be a captain.

Can he hack it?

He's not a bad guy, and
he has potential, but...

But that one little
word tells us everything.

Guildmates aside, think
of how fortunate we are.

The guilds we joined
are the best of the best.

We're in the big
leagues, ladies.

That's very true.

I'd hate to freelance.

Especially with the unsavory rumors
I've heard floating around.

Rumors like what?

Like, you know...

Strike teams with
suspiciously high fatality rates.

Get a grip, kid.

Your friend is dead.

You murderers!

How could I have forgotten?

It's survival of the
fittest in this world.

This world filled with v*olence,
deception, and betrayal.

How could I?

How?

How?

How?

How?

How?

How?

How?

How?

How?

That's right.

I got numb to it.

Careless.

Overconfident.

Delusional.

And now...

The system expects me
to m*rder my enemies.

Does it need to keep me
alive for some reason?

This isn't coincidence or charity.

The system wants me to live.

It wants me strong.

Gosh, you sure know how
to take a hit, don't you?

A hit?

A dude took a death blow.

I think I get it now.

If the system is bent on using me...

I'm just gonna have
to use the system.

Kyuhwan, you idiot. You
shouldn't have held back.

Thanks for the reminder.

The weak always lose,
no matter what.

That's the way it is.

Somebody get this guy a medal.

The weakest hunter of
all mankind understands.

I do.

Your crew must understand how
it works, too, if you're saying that.

Hang on. What crap
are you talking?

You hunt and hunt.

So now I want to know if the
hunters are ready to be preyed upon.

Hey, boss.

I'm gonna handle this one.

Okay, listen up, pal.
You need a reality check.

Are we ready to
be preyed upon?

And just what can a jumped-up
little E-rank like you even do?

I mean, you're the weakest hunter of...

Huh?

That's one down.

J-Juntae!

What the hell, man?

When did he draw that dagger?

Where was he even hiding it?

Arrogance aside, Juntae
was stronger than him.

How could an E-rank
k*ll a D-rank?

I just k*lled somebody.

A person.

Even if I say the
system made me do it,

I still....

ended a man's life.

But it's either their lives or mine.

So I can't back down now.

Because it's only the
strong who survive.

Go to hell!

sh*t! What kind of
E-rank moves like that?

Son of a bitch.

Kyuhwan!

Oh, um right!

Die!

He's... so strong.

And he seems even more powerful
than when he fought the dungeon boss.

You k*lled all five of
my men within seconds.

Bet you also took
out the spider, huh?

You kept your true
strength hidden from us!

Though I'm C-rank
like they were,

my reinforcement
sets me apart!

He's a monster in his own right.

But after fighting a boss and
five hunters, he has to be tired.

His speed and his dagger's special
abilities are what give him an edge.

But my reinforcement skill makes
my body as strong as steel.

His att*cks won't affect me!

Mr. Hwang, you're impressive.

But I'm afraid I've got
some bad news for you.

You see, I've been leveling
up this whole time.

What... what just happened?

I think he smashed me into
the ground with one hand.

He lied.

Because no way in
hell is he E-rank.

Wait!

Even a monster like you has to have
a heart, so show mercy and spare me!

You can take every mana crystal and
essence stone this dungeon has to offer.

In fact, I'll pay you on top of that!

Name any price you
want to spare my life,

and I swear I'll double
it no matter what it is!

Two times whatever you want!

Three times.

You tried to k*ll me
three times, didn't you?

And now you want mercy?

Yes, but for yourself!

You'll never get away with
it if you k*ll me here!

What happens in a dungeon
stays in a dungeon.

Your words, not mine.

BASTARD!

If you had any idea
who my younger bro...

With the boss dead,
the gate's closing.

We have to go.

So all four C-rank hunters plus
two D-ranks d*ed in action,

and the only survivors were...

a D-rank on his first raid
and some rando E-rank?

I know it sounds crazy,

but it's true.

I believe you.

Oh, do you?

Your blade!

It's the Maya Company's
Kalion Longsword!

It only just hit the shelves!

Yeah! That's quite an eye you have.

Rewards for slaughtering people.

The Murderous Intent Skill?

Cuts enemy abilities
by 50% for a minute.

Yeah, of course he'd live if he had
so much awesome equipment!

You must have been the
hero of this tragic tale.

While this E-rank hid and let you
handle everything by yourself.

Am I right?

Well, gentlemen,

I appreciate your cooperation
after going through such a disaster.

You are free to leave now.

Uh, excuse me.

That was some excellent
work today, boss.

I really mean it.

Thanks.

Is there anything wrong?

No.

I was just thinking...

I'm glad I gave her that umbrella.