Two days after the raid ended, the government held a funeral to honor the Hunters who died in the raid. The funeral was attended by most of the Hunters who had participated during the day's raids, including the Korean Hunter and some of the higher-ups.

The funeral was broadcast on all news channels that made headlines. People talk about it and post their comments on the internet.

Most of the news reported the damage suffered, the number of wounded, and also the number who died. But among that sad news, they also reported the names of those who actively participated during the raids. Among the names, only one Hunter's name is most often mentioned. Hunter's name is Izuku, the Hunter who has brought victory to the raid team.

Although the association covered up information related to him, there were still some leaks. Although it has only a name and no face, the influence is still great.

- You saw how he came out of the gate, IT WAS CRAZY!

- That's true, especially the black soldiers who were with him were really terrifying

- I got goosebumps when I watched it

- Me too, I thought the demon king descended on the earth

- But what is Hunter's identity?

- I heard that his name is Izuku, but I don't know his face

- I also heard his name, I heard that he is still young

People keep talking about it on the internet. Meanwhile, Izuku, who was the subject of conversation, read their comments with a sullen face. He hated attention from the beginning, but his actions will always attract attention.

No matter how well he hides it, it will eventually be exposed, just like the incident this time. Although he revealed his abilities to the public, he has no regrets, even if he goes back to the past he will do the same. As long as he can save people, he will risk anything, even if it means his life.

Izuku was such a person. From the beginning, he did not hesitate to jump into danger just to save people. Whether he realizes it or not, he is still pursuing his old dream. The dream he had buried deep in his heart slowly reappeared, beginning to emit light again.

Izuku then turned off his phone and leaned against the bench he was sitting on. After the funeral, Izuku strolled around the area near the cemetery to get some fresh air and stay away from the crowds.

He closed his eyes as he felt the breeze. Not long after, he could feel the presence approaching him. He then opens his eyes to see Sugimoto approaching him with a man he doesn't know. But he felt that he had seen his face before.

' that person, if I'm not mistaken, isn't he one of the Korean Hunters? '

" Izuku you're here "

" Sugimoto-san? What's the matter? "

" before that... "

Sugimoto turned to the man standing behind him and then introduced him to Izuku.

" Hunter Baek Yoon-Ho has something to tell you "

Baek Yoon-Ho then advanced to face Izuku, Izuku also stood up. Baek Yoon-Ho suddenly bowed to Izuku which made Izuku quite surprised.

" Eh!? Hunter Baek Yoon-Ho what are you doing? "

" I want to thank you for bringing back Byung-Gu's body, thanks to you I was able to do a decent funeral "

" No, I... "

Izuku was silent, he thought that he would accept criticism but did not expect to receive a thank you. He stopped his words halfway, if he denied it here, it seemed that he was arrogant.

" I understand so please raise your head, that was the just thing I could do for those who died in battle this time "

Baek Yoon-Ho raised his head and saw Izuku's dark expression. Although he was smiling, there was still darkness in his eyes.

" I've heard of this but you're amazing, at such a young age you're already that strong, I'm sure you'll be a great Hunter "

" Thank you for the compliment "

" You're welcome, I have to go, our plane took off this afternoon "

" Are you going back so soon? "

" Yes, we can't leave the dungeon in our country for too long, and I have to hold a funeral for Byung-Gu "

Baek Yoon-Ho then handed his hand to Izuku.

" Nice to work with you Hunter Izuku, be sure to visit Korea when the opportunity arises "

" Of course, it's nice to cooperate with you too, Hunter Baek "

After saying goodbye, Baek Yoon-Ho goes to see his colleagues who have been waiting for him, leaving Izuku and Sugimoto alone.

Sugimoto looked at Izuku who was standing next to him. He realized that there was something wrong with Izuku's expression.

" What's wrong with your face? "

" Nothing, it's just that I didn't expect to receive a thank you even though I was prepared to be criticized. With my actions being too late, quite a few people had lost their lives, if I had acted sooner, the casualties would not have been this many. "

Sugimoto just sighed at Izuku's answer. He who had known Izuku for a long time knew his personality, so he thought he would give such a response.

Izuku will always feel burdened if someone is injured around him, whether it is because of himself or not. It proves how good he is. It's also one of the many reasons why people gather around him.

" I knew you would say that, don't think too much about it, it will only burden you, at least be grateful for the many people you have saved "

" I see, thank you Sugimoto-san, so why are you looking for me, I'm sure you're not only here to just say hello right? "

" That's it too, but why don't we change places before talking "

" alright "

Izuku followed Sugimoto until he arrived at a café not far from the initial location. There was no one at all when they got there.

" This place is quiet, do you rent a whole café or something? "

" not really "

After telling their order to the waiter, they sat down at a table in the corner of the café. It didn't take long for their order to arrive. After drinking a little coffee they then started a conversation.

" So what do you want to talk about "

" Actually I have an offer for you "

" offer? "

Sugimoto took out a document from his bag and handed it to Izuku. Izuku then picked up the document and started reading it, but soon wrinkles appeared on his face.

" Sugimoto-san, are you sure about this? "

" It wasn't me who came up with the idea "

" then... "

" It was the chairman's idea, he wanted to create a guild and make you a guild master "

" Sugimoto-san, you may have forgotten, but I'm still 14, even Hawk just founded his agency at the age of 20. "

"That's what I said, but after hearing what you did in the raid that day, he insisted on making you one. This plan was originally for Goto-san, but since he is no longer here, the chairman chooses you instead "

" But isn't there any other S-Rank, besides, I'm still an A-Rank Hunter "

" not for a long time "

" What does it mean?"

" You have been scheduled to receive a re-evaluation tomorrow at 9 a.m "

" Wait, isn't it too fast? "

" I know, but the procedures have been completed, and it's the chairman's order "

A complex thought swirled in Izuku's head. Wrinkles formed on his face, and he then held his head as if he had a headache. Sugimoto realized this and decided to leave Izuku alone so that he could think about it calmly.

" It seems that you need more time to think, take your time but be sure to come to the bureau office tomorrow for re-evaluation "

" ... "

There was no answer from him since he was too lost in thought.

" Then I'm leaving first, see you tomorrow "

Sugimoto walked out of the café leaving Izuku alone. His head was still filled with complicated thoughts to the point that he banged his head against the table to clear his mind.

The loud sound caused by the impact shocked the employees who worked in the café, fortunately, the table was not broken or damaged.

The worried employee approached Izuku and asked him if he was okay.

" A-are you alright kid? "

" I'm fine, and sorry for the fuss. "

The next morning, Izuku stood in front of the bureau office with a tired face. Since earlier morning, many reporters have gathered in front of the bureau. The TV crew was busy setting up their cameras but no one noticed Izuku.

" Hey, is it true that that person is going to have the re-evaluation test today "

" Perhaps, I heard from the manager that that person will be announced as S-rank today "

Izuku standing behind the crowd heard their conversation and twisted his eyebrows. He didn't expect that the information would be leaked and reporters gathered in front of the bureau office just to get news about him.

' This is why I don't want to go '

He couldn't undo what had happened. Feeling helpless with the current situation, Izuku just sighed and then pushed his way through the crowd to enter the office.

When he arrived, Sugimoto, who was already waiting for him, immediately walked up to him.

" What took you so long? "

" It's because of the crowd ahead, by the way, what's the matter with the crowd "

" Well, some information leaked out, and the result is as you can see "

" But how can such a large number of journalists get together in just one day? "

" That's the power of the media, besides we've wasted a lot of time, let's go "

Izuku then followed Sugimoto to the room where he received the re-evaluation test. In front of the room, the chairman of the association was already waiting for them. Izuku was confused by the presence of Matsumoto waiting for him in front of the room. But he only nodded when he heard Sugimoto's explanation.

It seems that the chairman wants to confirm Izuku's strength with his own eyes.

It wasn't long before a bureau officer guided Izuku inside while Sugimoto and Matsumoto would watch him from a separate room.

The room he was in was large enough to almost look like an indoor stadium. In the room, there's a mana detector, and the agent in charge of operating it.

The agent approached him and then introduced himself.

" Hunter Izuku, nice to meet you, my name is Fujimori Ninsei, and I will be responsible for your re-evaluation test today "

Izuku nodded in response, Fujimori then continued his explanation.

" Then please put your hand on the mana detector "

Izuku then placed his hand on the mana detector as Fujimori instructed. The number on the detector starts to move, but the result displayed is an error. Fujimori tried several times but the result remained the same.

It can only mean that Izuku's mana is immeasurable. Even using a high-level mana detector still can't measure the amount of mana he has.

' It's crazy, how could someone so young have that much mana '

Izuku then called him which drove him crazy.

" Is there anything wrong?"

" N-No, let's move on to the next test "

" Okay "

" Please stand in the middle of the room, we will continue the test. But before that, we need to ascertain your ability to assess your class. Can you show us what abilities you can use? "

" Sure "

Izuku's shadow spread out and from it emerged the figure of the black knight. The black knight's body was shrouded in a black aura and gave a strong intimidating feeling. Fujimori was quite surprised to see the black knight, as well as Matsumoto who was watching from above.

Matsumoto frowned immediately, he doubted Izuku's ability and only went so far thanks to the reports he received from his subordinates.

" Hunter Izuku, don't tell me your ability is limited to this "

Hearing the provocation from Matsumoto Izuku just sighed.

' Well, since there were already many witnesses at the time, there was nothing to hide '

Izuku then summoned several of his shadow warriors, including his strongest shadow. The strong magic energy twisted in the room as he summoned his soldiers, which was enough to make Fujimori's body tremble.

Even the two people watching from above can feel it. While Matsumoto was stunned by the amount of mana he felt, Sugimoto felt like he had been transferred back to the battlefield that day.

The smell of blood and burning corpses, the sight of the corpses of the hunters is still fresh in his head as if he had just come out of that hell yesterday. A feeling of terror soon overwhelmed him, his body trembling as he recalled the terrible events of that day.

" Sugimoto, are you okay? "

Shocked by Matsumoto's voice, the hideous images immediately disappeared from his head. Sugimoto turned to look at him and saw Matsumoto looking at him confused.

" I-I'm fine sir "

" Are you sure? Your face looks pale"

" Yes, sir, I'm fine "

Matsumoto doubts the answer but decides to let it go since he said so. He then turned his attention back to Izuku. He smiled unconsciously as he imagined what great things were waiting for the child.

Greed filled Matsumoto's eyes instantly, he wanted Izuku to be by his side more. The strength he showed would be able to lift his prestige as chairman of the Hunter Association.

Matsumoto then went downstairs and walked up to Izuku who was still talking to Fujimori.

" Amazing, Hunter Izuku, what an extraordinary power. By the way, why don't you consider my offer? "

Izuku couldn't help but smile awkwardly as he heard Matsumoto bring up something that had been his headache lately.

" I'm sorry chairman, I think I still have to think about this carefully "

Hearing Izuku's uncertain answer, Matsumoto patted him on the shoulder while emphasizing his grip.

" I understand, just tell Sugimoto if you need anything "

Izuku smiled awkwardly again when he felt the weight that had just been placed on his shoulders.

" yes Chairman, I'll think about it "

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