Outside the gate, the situation is quite chaotic. When Izuku faced the monster, the Hunters made it out. The reporters waiting outside were confused by the Hunters coming out of the gate, but as they saw more and more Hunters appearing with wounds on their bodies, the reporters immediately assumed that the raid was a failure.

The medical team was busy running to help the wounded Hunters and immediately moved them to the medical tent set up some distance from the gate site. The heroes and police also helped carry the injured hunters while some tried to restrain journalists who tried to break in to take pictures.

Amid the chaos, most hunters thought of one thing. The fact that they left a child to deal with the monster itself.

But in such a terrible situation, only the boy dared to come forward and show strength to overcome the crisis. When no one moved, the boy stepped forward valiantly facing the monster that was a scourge for the hunters. They had no other choice but to leave everything to him.

The heavy air was felt around the Hunters. Feelings of guilt and loss swirled around in each of them. But regardless, they couldn't let their guard down. There are still many hunters from their side who are injured. If not treated immediately, the number of deaths will increase. The worst scenario is that the gate breaks and monsters will come out and kill everything in there.

Their worries didn't last long when silhouettes were visible from behind the gate. The Hunters were immediately alert, they picked up their weapons and immediately positioned themselves in front of the gate.

The figure slowly walked over and came into view. The moment the figure's feet came out of the gate and hit the ground, a huge wave of mana spread in an instant that was able to make the Hunters tremble.

They thought that the figure that came out of the dungeon was a monster, but the figure revealed his form shortly after. A hooded young man carrying a corpse covered in a cloak walked towards them, followed by a cavalcade of black soldiers who were also carrying the corpses of the Hunters.

The unrealistic scenery there is quite intimidating for anyone who witnesses it. A scene that is enough to make people think that the demon king has descended to the earth.

The Hunters couldn't help but froze as they watched the figure approach. Several people who recognized the figure immediately came to their senses and rushed straight to him, followed by those who recognized the faces of his comrades who had become corpses.

They soon forgot their fear and ran toward the black soldiers carrying the corpses of their comrades. After handing over the bodies of the hunters to their comrades, the black soldiers immediately disappeared into the shadows and returned to the shadows of the figure.

Sugimoto, who recognized Izuku, immediately ran up to him and called his name.

" Izuku! "

" Sugimoto-san! "

" Did you escape successfully, how is the monster inside- "

" I didn't run away "

" then... "

" I killed it, the monster"

Not long after Izuku said that the gate behind them disappeared as if there was nothing there, even the magic energy flowing inside the gate also disappeared.

The silence was instantaneous when they saw that, but it didn't take long for a cry of victory to resound throughout the island signaling that the dungeon raid had succeeded. People can't hide their happiness. The mixed feelings of loss, relief, and happiness, burst out instantly as soon as the gate disappeared.

Behind the tragedy that befell them, a hero has been born. A young man who returned triumphantly was also a young man who was willing to sacrifice and save them from disaster, a true hero.

Cheers accompanied by crying continued to reverberate throughout the island. People hugged each other celebrating their victory. Although this victory was achieved by one person, they still cheered.

Only a handful of people knew the identity of their savior, but that didn't hide the fact that the people were shocked by Izuku's accomplishment.

Sugimoto couldn't hide his surprise after learning about the fact that Izuku killed a monster that was a scourge for most of the Hunters here. He also carries the bodies of hunters who died during raids, even hailed as heroes.

" I'm speechless, then is this person... "

" He's Goto-san "

Sugimoto was silent again, the fact that he managed to clear the S-rank gate himself was enough to shock him, but he still managed to go to the boss's room and even took Goto's corpse.

" You're really... "

" This is all I can do for those who died in this battle "

" yes, you're right...

Just rest for now, you can leave the rest to me. "

" Yes, I'll leave it to you "

Izuku then handed Goto's body to Sugimoto and then disappeared into the crowd after withdrawing all his soldiers.

Feeling the presence of even the magical energy disappeared in an instant and left no trace, making Sugimoto get goosebumps.

' That kid, he gets stronger every time he fights. What a terrifying monster '

After getting away from the crowd, Izuku went to a deserted cliff not far from the location of the medical tent. The atmosphere there is very quiet, there is only the sound of waves and wind blowing. Contrary to the atmosphere around the gate.

Izuku doesn't like being in crowds so tends to stay away, as he is now. Besides, he has some things to think about.

" Beru "

Izuku's shadow widened, and from his shadow appeared the figure of a humanoid ant kneeling behind him. Beru responded as soon as he heard the master's call.

" Yes, my Liege "

" Did you hear the voice ordering you to kill humans? "

" yes"

" Then, do you know the source of that sound? "

" Unfortunately not, I did receive the queen's order to slaughter all human beings, however, there was another voice ordering me to do the same, but I don't know where it came from "

" I see, do you know where the monster at the gate came from? "

" no, My Liege, at that time I had just awakened and had not fully got any information from the queen "

" Is that so, you can go back "

" yes, my Liege "

As Beru returned to his shadow, Izuku began to think about the information he had gotten from Beru. The information was not much different from what he had collected during this time. It's a pity that Beru died before he received all the information. But it can't be helped, if he let Beru live, only disaster will come.

' In the end, I didn't get anything '

Izuku then took out a black key from his inventory. The black key he got from the previously uninformed 'Curse Random Box' finally revealed his description after he reached level 100.

[Item: Kartenon Temple Key]
Class Item:?
Type: Key
Key that opens the door to the Temple of Cartenon. You can use it at the gate. The location of the specified gate will be known after the specified time has elapsed.
Remaining Time: 478:56:43

Looking at the name of the item, Izuku felt like he had seen it somewhere. He searched through his memories until he finally remembered them.

" double dungeon "

He remembered the name of the Cartenon temple engraved on a stone plaque held by an angelic statue containing the rules of the dungeon. Izuku has never forgotten the place, not even once. A place that has changed his life. The starting point that has brought him to this point.

' if it's that place then I can find an answer or at least a clue, where it all started '

Izuku felt he might get the answer he was looking for. About the origin of his power and the reason why he gained this power.

Originally, he thought that all this might be just a coincidence. But the more he thought about it, the feeling that this didn't appear occasionally. He couldn't get rid of the feeling

' I still have time, during that interval I need to prepare for what's to come '

After Izuku sorted out his thoughts, he returned to the Hunter barracks to help them. When he arrived, the atmosphere was not as chaotic as before. Although there is still some medical personnel running from tent to tent.

Most of the injured have been treated and the rest are being treated. Not only medical personnel, but it seems that some healers are also helping. Their healing abilities are effective compared to modern medicine. B-rank healers and above can even regenerate severed limbs as long as their abilities are sufficient. No wonder the Healer's pay is higher than other Hunter classes.

Seeing that everything is almost done, there is not much Izuku can do. He just went around the barracks while occasionally helping the medical personnel who passed by.

Feeling that his help was enough, Izuku decided to look for Sugimoto since he remembered that there was something he needed to give him.

Izuku then asked one of the Hunters passing by. The hunter tells Izuku that Sugimoto is in the main barracks that temporarily serve as the command center. After thanking Hunter, Izuku then walked towards the main barracks according to Hunter's direction.

Since Goto was no longer here, the person in charge of administrative matters is Sugimoto. His job is to record the damage and casualties on their side, and sometimes he also has to deal with incoming reports.

When Izuku arrived, it was a bit quieter than the medical barracks. It may be because most of the manpower is deployed in the medical department, so there are only a few people here.

Izuku then approached the barracks, he called Sugimoto to check whether he was inside or not.

" Sugimoto-san, it's me Izuku, are you inside? "

" Come in... "

Hearing a positive response, Izuku then walked into the barracks. The first thing he saw when he walked in was the pile of papers scattered on the table and Sugimoto's figure clutching his head like he was having a headache with a tired expression.

" You look busy, looks like I came at the wrong time, I'll come back later- "

" No, it's okay, I just finished"

" Really? "

" Yes, sit down, do you want to drink?"

" no need "

After telling Izuku to sit down, Sugimoto got up from his chair and sat in front of Izuku after making tea for himself. Sugimoto took a sip of his cup of tea and then asked Izuku about his business of meeting him.

"So, why are you looking for me?"

" About that, there is something I wanted to hand over to you "

Izuku then opened his inventory and took out a batch of mana stones and placed them on the table in front of Sugimoto.

Seeing the number of stones that appeared out of nowhere made Sugimoto both surprised and confused.

" Izuku, this... "

" These are stones that I collected from the dungeon before leaving, it should be enough compensation for the Hunter family who died "

Sugimoto glanced back and forth between the pile of mana rocks and Izuku. He was once again shocked by Izuku's absurd actions, seeing this Sugimoto couldn't be surprised anymore. This boy sitting in front of him had surpassed Hunter's common sense with what he had done today.

" You really...

Hah... I was too tired to be surprised, but thanks to you one of my headaches was resolved. "

The tired look was still on Sugimoto's face. He took a deep breath trying to relieve his fatigue. Izuku realized this so he decided to go and let him rest.

" Then I'm leaving first "

" Yes, sure "

Sugimoto waved at Izuku as he exited the tent. Left alone, Sugimoto stared at the pile of stones in front of him. If he roughly calculates, the resulting costs should be enough to cover the necessary expenses.

But it still doesn't solve the headache. Not with the amount of the press asking to meet hunters who came out of the dungeon in a cavalcade of black soldiers.

He had heard the report on the interview request, but he couldn't answer because it was beyond his authority, he could only postpone it until he got the order from the association.

He then leaned back in his chair, and just as he was about to close his eyes, one of the staff came in and informed Segimoto that another interview was requested. He furrowed his brows indicating that he was already irritated by this kind of report.

' Please give me a break... '

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