Hunter Association

"We didn't see in person the person who did that to them. But according to the CCTV, a man wearing jeans and a blue polo shirt over his white T-shirt entered and exited the Comfort Room around the time your two companions were using the Comfort Room. He looks about the same age as you according to his figure. And he has red hair."

"A young man with red hair?"

The three girls looked at each other and fell silent.

"By the way, please have those two men arrested by the police!" Rezeth suddenly shouted.

She didn't expect that Kyle and Leo were planning to do something bad to them.

While walking home, Rezeth wondered if Timothy was the person who did that to Kyle and Leo. Did he do that to rescue her? She asked, but she immediately shook her head and denied it. Timothy was a trying-hard fool. He wasn't good at fighting. So it was impossible to be him.

Meanwhile, Tim was on the train heading to East Dawn City. In his mind, another awesome technology, huh? He was referring to the train.

In the Alceria Empire, there was no transportation like this. The main source of transportation there was the beast mounts, which were more efficient and practical compared to these technologies.

While sitting quietly, Tim turned to look out the window. He noticed that it was night. According to the information in his mind, he would reach his destination early tomorrow.

He wanted to train immediately because this body had no experience in real combat. What he saw in the memory of the former Tim was just a street fight-level fight like what happened earlier in the Mall. Also, Tim is always the one who gets beaten up.

'My guy had zero fighting skills but his spirit was commendable,' he commented inwardly.

He understood the reason for the low-level fight. Of course, that was because Tim was just an ordinary person. If he wasn't mistaken, in East Dawn City… that was where the real challenge lies.

He couldn't wait any longer. He needed to get stronger as soon as possible.

While thinking about those things, his stomach suddenly rumbled.

Growl~

He was hungry.

He immediately grabbed a food box from his bag and ate its contents. When his hunger was satiated, something popped up in front of him.

[Strength Increased!]

The random increase in his stats was an effect of his Passive Skill Hunger. But it didn't work every time he ate.

According to the description of the skill, it only worked if he was hungry. If he was not hungry it did not work even if he ate a lot.

The next day, finally, he reached the station of East Dawn City.

When he stepped outside, he immediately felt a strange aura around him. He could feel many strong auras.

He didn't stay there for long and immediately took a Taxi to the Hunter Association. He wanted to register as a new hunter so that he could be permitted to explore the Desolate Area and enter the Wormholes if given a chance.

When he got out of the Taxi, he was greeted by a skyscraper-like building. The word HUNTER ASSOCIATION was written in big letters outside the building. Below it was written the "Protector Of Humanity" slogan.

A few people could be seen walking outside. Almost all of them were carrying weapons and wearing defensive clothing such as iron vests, silver chestplates, and so on.

As he entered inside he was greeted with curious looks from the few people inside.

The interior of the reception area was spacious. The floor and walls were shiny and the ceiling was high. It looks clear but... why did it seem like there was a strange aura looming inside?

Tim couldn't explain, but, he felt a gloomy aura from the people around. This was contrary to the energetic interior of the building. There were only a few people inside and he guessed they were Hunters because of their attires. But, what was this gloominess they spread?

Tim figured that nothing would happen if he just stood there and thought about it, so he rushed to the reception desk and immediately stated his plan.

"Good morning. I want to register as a new hunter."

"Is that so? All right. Please sign these papers."

He was given a pen and papers which turned out to be a contract.

It requires his personal data such as age, name, birthday, birthplace, and so on.

He immediately returned it after signing everything. Then he was instructed to sit still, and a photo was taken.

Next, blood was taken from him. After he drew blood, he was made to wait for ten minutes. After ten minutes, the reception girl gave him a gray card.

"Congratulations. You're now a true hunter, Mr. Tim," she told him in a voice that lacked enthusiasm.

He couldn't tell if she was happy or just forced to say that.

More on that, Tim was surprised. He asked himself if that was all. Is it that easy to register as a hunter?

Of course, he asked. "Aren't there exams or tests to prove I'm worthy to be a hunter? Besides, won't you find out about my status?"

"There is no need for those. The important thing is that we got the data we need from you. Now, I just want to tell you that no matter what happens to you in the mission you are about to undertake, the association will not be held responsible."

He did read that in the contract he signed earlier.

"Your safety is only in your hands. If you want to last in this profession, I suggest that you find a reliable team that you can join."

"I see. Okay."

"If you understand, then let me explain to you about the rank and the privileges that come with each rank."

"Alright."

The receptionist immediately explained about the rank.

According to her, every hunter starts at Rank G, which was the lowest of all. This was followed by Rank F, D, C, B, A, S, SS, and finally Rank SSS.

It depends on the Hunter's achievement whether he deserves a promotion.

He looked at the card and saw his HRN or Hunter Registered Name, which was "Tim". And his current Rank could also be seen next to it.

A big letter "G". Means, he was a Rank G hunter or novice.

He found out that only Rank G had no privileges at all. Rank F was even better because they get a 2% rebate for the materials they sell to the Association.

After hearing the receptionist's explanation, he immediately went to the mission board.

On the top floor of the Hunter Association, Chairman Logan Duji frowned as he listened to his staff's report.

"All the low-level nests in the Swamp Site are now claimed by the Academy, Chairman. There is nothing left for our novice Hunters."

Chairman Logan Duji could not believe that the Academy had done this. If this continues, the death rate of newbie hunters will increase even more.

"How many Rank G do we have?" Chairman Logan asked.

"Three, sir."

The Chairman rubbed his face and said, "This is bad."