Chapter 12
Hunter was called back to the Association the next day.
He sat before the committee that included Sitch himself. "Hunter, we are here to ask of you today if you wish to go forward into S Class. You have achieved Class A Rank 1, but the choice in the end is yours. What do you wish to do?"
He sat in silence for a moment, considering his options. However Hunter turned to the committee and asked. "What rank is Sweet Mask now?"
They whispered in confusion, Sitch however explained that they are not certain as to what action they will take against Amai Mask. "For the time being, we have not removed him yet from the heroes association. As far as the people are concerned it was just a regular monster that rampaged in City I, not Sweet Mask himself. We are tempted to tell the public…"
"Don't."
They froze to Hunter's words. "Pardon me?"
"Don't say a word about this to the public. As crazy as this appears, it's best that they do not know what he has done. After all, Amai Mask is the greatest hero you got for public interest and donations to say the least. I don't have that draw power." Hunter then leaned in a little, thinking over something in his mind. "I will take the promotion…. In due time." He said. "For the moment, I wish to remain in Class A as Rank 1 for the time being. I do however wish to start something for the B and A Classes. Has Genos ever spoken to you about a simulation he has made and tested on heroes?"
"Oh yes, the VGS Virtual Genocide System!"
"I have asked Genos to work along side my sister Alley on broadening the program. I wish to use it for the A and B Classes. The ranking system is quite unfair, and yet in a sense, I have begun to understand why Amai was the so called 'gatekeeper' to the S Class. I have seen many of these heroes fight, many of them if they did make it to rank 1… and not ready for the S Class. I want to change that," he explained. "I want to help train those who are ranked below me to be a better hero than what they were the day before. I believe with this system we can help them achieve greater strengths and better gage at who belongs where. To my knowledge, nearly all of S Class are capable of taking on a demon level threat on their own strength. Those in A Class, very few are capable of that. Most need to work as a team to achieve this. An S Class is mainly able to do that alone, even take down a level dragon if needed at times…"
"Are you suggesting we gauge hero levels on a computer simulation?" one of the men at the table asked.
"Yes, gauge them, but not grade them. There are flaws with the program for we know many heroes can go beyond their own limits when the time calls for it. However, this will give us a good idea on if they are able to handle it. From there, we strengthen them to ensure they could stand their ground alone if need be."
The table fell into whispers. "What if there are A Class heroes who are capable of being in S Class?" Sitch asked.
"Then I will allow the association to take appropriate action. If you believe they are worthy to be in S Class, I have no issue in letting them surpass me. I know there is one in A Class capable of doing so with great ease, yet with how this is all set up, it makes it difficult for them to reach S Class despite their great capabilities."
Sitch was rather impressed. "Okay then, we will ask you again in a while if you wish to move on, until then. Hunter, you will remain in A Class Rank 1."
"Thank you for your time." Hunter stood and walked out of the room. Outside, his father, leaning against the wall was waiting for him. "I held back, as requested." He said.
Garou smiled and gave an appreciative nod. "Thanks, you know he is going to appreciate it."
"Oh I know that, but Mask isn't!"
A devious grin came over the two. They made their way home for the time being, but they would be back soon. After all, the association has to decide the fate of Amai Mask!
Garou already has something in mind!
Author's note: I got two stories that go with each other. Question is which one would you the readers like first. One revolving around Snek, or Amai Mask?
