Chapter 52
A-rank agent Park Seo-yoon glided precariously through the air, surveying her surroundings.
Miraculously, she succeeded in rescuing both the falling agents and Hunters.
She decided to set aside her argument with Timothy for now and focus on the immediate situation.
After ensuring the surviving junior agents were instructed to assist Timothy, she moved on.
It wouldn’t be easy due to the clash during the summit, but it was the best option for now.
Boom!
Park Seo-yoon landed hastily on the ground.
This area was safe. She had thoroughly checked for any threats.
“Admin, are you okay?”
Admin had briefly lost consciousness when the hotel collapsed. He didn’t appear to have any life-threatening injuries.
“Eyes wide-ping…!”
“That’s a relief.”
Come to think of it, this was her first time seeing him up close. This was the Admin of the Hunter Gallery.
Suddenly, her heart began to pound. It had never raced like this before!
It was truly a new sensation.
Admin had seen countless images of Park Seo-yoon in her semi-naked state in the gallery!
Yet, in front of him, Park Seo-yoon felt utterly exposed.
“Tremble-ping….”
However, he didn’t seem to recognize [HunterYaKaeYo] standing before him.
The analytical eyes he used for combat apparently didn’t apply to reality.
He looked somewhat clueless, completely unlike his gallery persona.
To be honest, she didn’t dislike it. In fact, it was a little endearing.
Even the shabby mask he used to hide his face. Given that people called him a hero, she had expected a cold, sharp, and cool image.
This… was a reversal charm, wasn’t it…?
“Admin, I’m sorry, but I have a question.”
“W-What is it…?”
“Admin, were you really a hero?”
“Yes, a hero who saved the world-ping.”
Adorable! Too cute! She felt an overwhelming urge to protect him.
Even though his mana and tone didn’t reflect it at all, she decided to let it slide.
‘He must be saving the world in his own way.’
What did it matter if he seemed clueless in reality?
What was important was his noble intention and actions to save others.
Wasn’t that the same for her? Park Seo-yoon had always been in a position to help and save others.
The reason she could do so was likely her sense of righteous responsibility.
Park Seo-yoon, one of the strongest in reality! Admin, the enforcer of the gallery!
With great power comes great responsibility!
She felt a sense of kinship with Admin in that regard.
“Please wait here for a moment.”
“Gasp. Where are you going?”
“To where I’m needed.”
Bang!!
With that, she soared into the air.
Title: [Throne Usurper Admin] Tripled the Treasure Shop!!!!
Attention all Hunters near the three open A-rank Gates!
I’ve tripled all items in the Treasure Shop and added new ones!
Use them wisely to evacuate non-Awakened people, and if it’s dangerous, escape yourselves!
I’ll keep restocking as long as I can.
— Admin has arrived!!
┗ He shows up in a crisis!!
┗ Where were you hiding until now!!
┗ Damn, Admin alert siren;;
┗ (Ultra emergency!!! Cone)
┗ (Kongjwi, you’re doomed! Cone)
┗ Siren activated ㅠ
┗ How many scrolls did you put up, lol?
┗ About three times the usual amount. Yep.
— A field generator?
┗ What’s that?
┗ Dunno, first time seeing it.
┗ [Admin] It’s a disposable shield generator.
┗ Oh?
┗ That exists?
┗ [Admin] Yep, carrying the stone will block a few physical attacks.
┗ [Admin] Use it to survive dangerous moments.
┗ Wow, that’s awesome.
┗ Bought it already.
┗ Me too!
┗ [Admin] If you need more, send a private trade request. Yeah.
┗ Thanks!
┗ Overwhelming gratitude!!
┗ I’m evacuating non-Awakened people right now.
┗ The area around the building is absolute chaos;;
┗ I’m nearby, and the hotel is completely collapsed.
— I arrived nearby and found:
┗ There’s a Management Bureau A-rank agent and…
┗ Handful Squad’s Guildmaster Timothy. Yep.
┗ Just the two of them?
┗ Named Hunters and Bureau agents are here too, but…
┗ Most of them are out of commission after falling during the collapse.
Opening the gallery, I saw Admin’s post. It was just uploaded.
“Admin?”
The moment he regained consciousness, he was browsing the gallery! His devotion to being a gallery junkie was almost admirable.
“You really only care about Hunters, don’t you?”
Admin had been completely truthful during the summit with Timothy.
He genuinely wanted to uplift Hunters and work for their sake.
Even with a frail body, he harbored the conviction to protect someone. And he was putting it into action!
“Admin, you’re truly amazing.”
She had already returned to the area where the Gates had opened.
The Hunters and agents she saved had split into two groups, preparing for battle.
“To all surviving Hunters and agents from the collapse!”
Timothy, watching the scene from the ground, shouted.
“The Guildmaster of the Handful Squad is alive!”
“Timothy is unharmed!”
The voices of the Handful Squad Hunters and agents rose in unison.
“Forget the argument I had with the Bureau agent during the summit! Unite as one!”
Timothy’s declaration.
“You expect us to trust these Hunters?”
“They might have been trying to assassinate Admin!”
“It was the agents who first provoked Timothy!”
“No, it’s you people who were trying to monopolize the connection with Admin!”
The agents and Hunters still couldn’t let go of their mutual suspicion.
“We are now facing a national crisis!! Put aside your petty grievances!!!”
“!!!!”
“Timothy…!”
Her authority as the leader of the strongest guild was undeniable.
With just a word, a glance, and a gesture, Timothy stirred both Hunters and agents alike.
“Just as tiny specks can pile up to become a mountain!! If we unite, we will no longer be just a handful!!!”
“Handful!! Handful!!!”
Their chants erupted.
Hunters and agents were finally coming together as one!
“Unite and rally together!!! Look at the gallery! Admin is supporting us too!”
“Handful!!! Handful!!!”
“If we falter here, it’s over! We must defend Yongin!!”
“Defend Yongin!!!”
“I’ll lead the charge! Protect yourselves and shield the weak!!!”
“Uwoooaaaa!!!!”
“Charge!!!”
They formed ranks and began their assault.
The large-scale battle had finally begun! The ground trembled under the footsteps of the crowd.
There were three A-rank monsters that crossed into this world.
Two on the ground! And the last one?
Krooooaaaarrrrr!!!!!!!
The final one was in the air.
A face resembling an enraged bull, with massive horns embedded in its forehead. Two wings that seemed to blot out the sun. A maw filled with fire.
The A-rank monster flapped its wings, fixing its malicious gaze on Park Seo-yoon.
The battle called out to her.
“Well then…. Let’s see how two A-ranks fare against each other.”
Mana exploded from Park Seo-yoon’s eyes.
***
“Evacuate immediately!”
“Run as far away as possible!”
Civilians were still in the process of evacuating, while Admin (real) monitored the situation from HunTabucks.
Using his eyes to observe the battlefield and the gallery to gather and analyze information!
His brain was working at full capacity!
[Title]: They’ve started fighting!!!
(A rough video of the frontlines in battle. MP4)
Just joined up with the Handful Squad Hunters!
Damn, that one-eyed freak wipes out half the frontline with a single sweep;;
It’s at least twice as strong as a troll….
If not for the shield generator Admin uploaded, we’d all be dead by now;;
— Wow, what’s that monster on the left?
┗ Judging by the one eye, it’s probably a Cyclops.
┗ [Admin] Correct.
┗ Why does this always happen?
┗ The Bureau decided to call it that too.
— Then the one on the right must be a werewolf, so it’s a Lycan, right?
┗ No way;;
┗ [Admin] Correct.
┗ Why does this always happen?
┗ The Bureau decided to call it that too.
— Isn’t the Bureau just waiting for Admin to name the monsters?
┗ They’re just lurking, ready to adopt whatever name is chosen;;
┗ Seriously;;
[Title]: It’s getting rough for real….
(A rough video of the forces losing ground. MP4)
It seems like we’re losing because most of the agents and Hunters were injured in the collapse.
Honestly, even if they were in full condition, this wouldn’t have been easy.
I almost died twice, but I used a scroll to retreat to the rear.
— Don’t die.
┗ If we lose here, it’s truly the end.
┗ Unite as one!!
┗ I’m on my way too!
┗ Hold on just a bit longer!!
┗ Support is coming from another Handful Squad branch.
┗ All nearby Porters are heading in too.
┗ Small guilds said they’re sending reinforcements as well.
┗ Yep, they’re on their way!!
— Is that Timothy fighting the Lycan on the frontlines?
┗ Yep, the Guildmaster of Handful Squad.
┗ Timothy’s insanely strong;;
┗ The air seems to split with every swing of his sword;;
┗ His speed is lightning-fast;;
┗ Just awe-inspiring….
┗ Guildmasters are on a different level.
— But where’s Vandalf…
┗ He’s a moron, remember;;
— The Hunters and agents are dealing with the Cyclops.
┗ Timothy is going one-on-one with the Lycan.
┗ Where’s the last one?
┗ It’s in the air.
┗ ?
Analyzing the situation and restocking depleted items immediately!
The most in-demand item is the shield generator.
When fighting an opponent stronger than yourself, what’s the most important thing?
It’s making sure you don’t get one-shotted. If you’re taken out in one blow, it’s game over.
Morale plummets, and no openings can be exploited.
But with the shield generator, it’s possible.
No matter how strong the attack, if it’s blocked once, an opening will appear. In that fleeting moment, use the teleport scroll.
That’s how you survive. Then move to the rear, recover with potions, and rejoin the fight.
Think of it like chipping away at a boss monster in a game with 1-damage attacks. The difference is that the boss regenerates health continuously.
This strategy works only when items are abundant.
And that’s where I come in. If I flood them with items, it’s possible.
So far, the gallery hasn’t shown a single [User Information Not Found].
Even the non-Awakened must remain safe!
[Title]: Wow, aerial combat is insane for real….
(A video of a battle in the air. MP4)
I’m recovering in the rear with potions for a moment.
That Bureau agent is completely taking on one of the A-rank monsters.
— They saved everyone falling from the building.
┗ Them? Is the Bureau’s elite agent your buddy?
┗ ‘That person.’
┗ ‘That person’ saved everyone;;
┗ Exactly.
— What is that freak?
┗ Judging by the horns and wings, it’s probably a Balrog….
┗ [Admin] Correct;;
┗ Why does this always happen?
┗ The Bureau decided to call it that too.
— They’re fighting incredibly well, for real;;
┗ Their ability is totally OP.
┗ Did you see them shooting beams from their eyes?
┗ Is that mana being released?
┗ Seems so, judging by the red beam color.
┗ They’re compressing converted mana into beam form and releasing it…?
┗ It’s honestly a completely different level;;
— That agent’s strength is insane too;;
┗ They’re not losing in close combat against the Balrog either.
┗ Every time they clash, a sonic boom erupts.
┗ Wow, whether it’s monsters or Hunters, A-ranks are on a whole other class for real;;
┗ Exactly….
— Admin, don’t you have any counter weapons this time?
┗ Exactly!!
┗ You said you were a hero!!!
┗ You claimed you’ve defeated all of these in the otherworld!!!
┗ This guy only acts like a hero in times like this;;
┗ Trust him more often!!
— [Admin] The Balrog doesn’t have a weakness….
┗ [Admin] But I’m writing a guide for the Lycan and Cyclops right now!
┗ Hurry up!
┗ Thanks, Admin!
┗ Can we trust this?
┗ Trust the Admin!
┗ Admin is a god!
┗ Admin truly is a god!!
The Hunters seem to be holding their ground. It might be possible to defeat the Lycan and Cyclops somehow….
“The Balrog, though….”
That won’t be easy. I can’t say for sure how strong an A-rank agent is, but….
The Balrog is a demon. And it’s not even a low-tier one. If I had to rank it, I’d give it an A+.
For these Hunters, who might have only faced demon worshippers or lower demons, it’ll likely be overwhelming.
- Hunters fighting the Cyclops are retreating [8852]
- Agents are retreating as well [7421]
- Timothy is injured! [4231]
- We’re holding the line! [5213]
- Unite as one!! [3167]
- All non-Awakened have successfully evacuated [7233]
- Regrouping for a counterattack after retreating [2773]
- Hold the line, even if it kills us! [3284]
The Hunters on the ground aren’t having it easy either.
If I equipped that agent with full A-rank gear, would it be enough to win?
But I don’t even know that agent’s username.
And if I use too many points, I might not be able to supply items to the Hunters on the ground.
“Can’t I borrow points in advance…?”
I can’t exactly repay them later…. It’s frustrating that I can’t step in myself.
Let’s start with writing the strategy guide!
Then, a post appeared.
- Did the Bureau agent lose…? [12501]
“Cough! Cough!”
Park Seo-yoon spat out hot blood.
Krooooaaaarrrrr!!!!
Her ears rang. She couldn’t gather her thoughts.
Her body was wrecked, the injuries unrecovered.
Could such a monster even exist?!
“You think I’ll go down like this!!”
Mana energy, terrifying and in beam form, burst from her glowing eyes.
Krooooaaaarrrrr!!!!!
As the monster writhed in agony, now was her chance! She struck the Balrog’s face with incredible speed.
Krooo….!
“Did I block it?”
Instead, she found herself caught by the Balrog.
Bang!
“Guhhh!”
Its fist slammed into her abdomen. She couldn’t maintain her balance.
Her strength depleted, she began to fall.
Looking down, she saw the Hunters on the ground retreating as well.
“Help….”
Her instincts let out a plea for help, but she couldn’t finish the sentence.
Park Seo-yoon was the strongest A-rank Awakened alive.
She had always been the one to save and help others.
That meant no one could help her.
Who could possibly save Park Seo-yoon?
Bang!!!
Suddenly, a kick from the Balrog sent her flying.
How far had she been flung? Eventually, she skidded along the ground, finally coming to a stop.
“Kyaaaah!!!”
“Kid! Get out of the way!!”
Around her were non-Awakened civilians who hadn’t fully evacuated.
“It’s a Bureau agent!”
“The agent… lost?”
“There’s a monster over there!!!”
“They’ve already made it here!”
Barely opening her eyes, she saw two A-rank monsters slowly approaching. The Hunters seemed to have truly retreated.
The Lycan’s horrific teeth and the Cyclops’ savage single eye were targeting the civilians.
“Damn it! Run!”
“Don’t push!!”
“Move! Get out of the way!”
In an instant, chaos engulfed the area.
“They need me! I have to get up…!”
What?
But her body, firmly pinned to the ground, wouldn’t budge.
The pain she had forgotten came rushing back. Her entire body screamed with agony.
Her drained body showed no signs of moving.
Suddenly, a shadow loomed over her, and from the high sky, the nightmare descended.
Krooooaaaarrrrr!!!!!!!
It was the Balrog.
Death was slowly coming for her.
She was terrified. She wanted to run. A feeling she rarely experienced.
She thought she was strong enough, but she wasn’t. No, she had been arrogant.
Admit it. Blame herself for not being stronger.
Her instincts screamed at her with every fiber of her being.
If you want to live, use the teleport scroll now.
“Bring it on…. You bastard!”
But if she ran away, there would be no hope for the civilians.
Even if only to buy time for them to escape, she had to stay.
This was her last duty and responsibility!
“You’re facing me!!!!”
Park Seo-yoon screamed, drawing the attention of all the A-rank monsters.
But they didn’t even look at her.
The monsters were only eager to indulge in the slaughter about to unfold!
“No…. No….”
“I don’t want to die here…”
“Kid, close your eyes!”
The Cyclops grabbed one unlucky civilian.
“No!!!”
Just as it was about to devour the civilian,
A man suddenly appeared among the crowd of civilians, standing before the monster.
He wasn’t trembling with fear, nor was he preparing for battle.
The man stood firm in front of the Cyclops, staring it down.
“I really didn’t expect things to turn out like this.”
He spoke calmly.
“Your opponent is me.”
The man had red hair.
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