My Salvation Game Became true?!-Chapter 112 - Hunter Association [5/6, please subscribe]
Chapter 112: Chapter 112 Hunter Association [5/6, please subscribe]
Yunling State,
State Investigation Bureau, in the spacious and comfortable resting hall.
Hunters of the Mysterious Evil were either chatting in groups or sitting alone, sipping the drinks provided here; next door in the smoking area, it was like a scene from a fairyland with the heavy smoke.
“So many hunters of the Mysterious Evil, it’s my first time seeing so many Awakeners.”
“Not all of them, though. Some people aren’t Awakeners but still have ways to deal with Mysterious Evil… Of course, those people will awaken sooner or later, if they can survive.”
“With so many hunters of the Mysterious Evil, could it be that all the hunters from Yunling State are here?”
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“Not all, but I guess it’s almost the full count.”
“I’m from Silver City. How about you, brother?”
“I came from Xihong City. The local investigation bureau told us there was a big deal to be made, so here I am.”
“Wait, something’s wrong. What kind of deal requires so many hunters of the Mysterious Evil… shit, it’s not that the investigation bureau wants to make a move on us hunters, is it!”
“That’s unlikely, very unlikely. If the investigation bureau really wanted to do something to us, there’s no need to gather us all together. You have to remember, we’re in modern society now. Unless you hide in the deep mountains and forests, the investigation bureau can find you as easy as pie.”
“You’re right, so it’s important to abide by the law. Besides, we have the investigation bureau to thank for being able to make so much money. Just by doing some tasks, we can live like the wealthy.”
“As for the danger? Where is the world without danger? At least as hunters of the Mysterious Evil, we’re able to buy some new equipment from the investigation bureau, giving us the power to defend ourselves against the Mysterious Evil.”
Those present were all hunters of the Mysterious Evil, a profession that walks on the knife edge.
Most stumbled upon Mysterious Evil due to various reasons and accidentally took this path. There were also some lucky folks who simply awakened without knowing how, and these people often had stronger Awakened Abilities, easily making a name for themselves in this circle.
The circle wasn’t large, and many hunters had experience with cooperative tasks, becoming familiar with one another through repeat encounters; old hunters especially knew the renowned hunters of Yunling State like the back of their hands.
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“Look over there, it’s ‘Ghost Fire Hand’ Hu Gaofeng, he’s here too.”
“And there’s ‘Nine Layers’ Blade’ Mo Zhengyang!”
“Experts, all are experts! It’s said that Hu Gaofeng can conjure a fearsome and powerful ghost fire hand, with which he can snuff out common Mysterious Evil with ease.”
“And Mo Zhengyang is even more mysterious, wielding his flying knives like the wind, killing Mysterious Evil unseen.”
“Ah, compared to them, our abilities are pretty weak.”
“Even so, Ghost Fire Hand and Nine Layers’ Blade are still not the strongest hunters in Yunling State.”
“That’s right.”
An old hunter lamented.
There is often a spirit of competitive discontent among hunters. It’s hard to say who’s stronger or weaker between Ghost Fire Hand and Nine Layers’ Blade.
“But in Yunling State, there is one hunter who is universally recognized as the strongest, not a single veteran hunter would dare disagree.”
“I’ve been on a task with that hunter before, I’ve seen the horrifying scene of a Mysterious Evil getting blasted to smithereens, and I was completely convinced. We’re not even in the same league… no, it’s like we’re people from two different worlds, the gap is too great.”
“I wonder what kind of Awakened Ability he has, and how he trained to become so powerful.”
“Here he comes, here he comes!”
“Sure enough, ‘Split Fist Martial Saint’ Xing Jing Lei is here!”
Split Fist describes his combat style.
Martial Saint because his boxing technique is profound and unpredictable, and his strength is unparalleled in Yunling State. Even the State Investigation Bureau of Yunling State does not have anyone who can match him.
The old hunter looked over.
The rookie hunters followed with exclamations.
Beneath all those admiring, awestruck gazes, Xing Jing Lei strode in, his heart without a ripple.
It couldn’t ripple.
The number one hunter of Mysterious Evil in Yunling State? One of the formidable figures in all of Dong Huang? Mere vanity! He couldn’t even pass a simple trial.
The defiant Xing Jing Lei had been trying since last night until today, haunted by visions of being killed by those swordsmen every time he opened and closed his eyes.
He was not strong enough yet.
He was still far from surpassing the old predecessors in the ranks of his own organization.
Hunters and investigators of Yunling State? Xing Jing Lei never thought to compare himself with them. As a warrior of his organization, if he took pride in only being stronger than them, it would be a disgrace!
If he was to aim for something, it would be to become the second strongest in his organization!
Not long after Xing Jing Lei’s arrival, an official from the Yunling State Investigation Bureau finally showed up, and a deputy director personally made the appearance.
He announced the task at hand and the reward.
“Gate of Hell Defense Task? So, such a terrifying disaster exists.”
“The reward is generous, but, one must also have a life to spend it, right?”
“Facing the Evil Tide head-on, isn’t that too terrifying?”
“Not necessarily. We have quite a number of hunters of the Mysterious Evil, as well as the investigators.”
Looking at the hunters of the Mysterious Evil in front of him, the deputy director spoke, “Everyone, there’s no need to worry. Our investigation bureau has a complete plan for the Gate of Hell and has had sniper experience. As long as you follow the arrangements on the battlefield, resisting the Mysterious Evil won’t be difficult.”
“Besides, when disaster strikes, we can avoid it once, twice, even three times, but can we keep avoiding it forever?”
“As cities fall one by one, as the world becomes a hunting ground for the Mysterious Evil, where shall we go from here?”
“With great power comes great responsibility.”
“On a grand scale, it’s about protecting the world, the country; on a smaller scale, it’s about protecting our own families. No one wants to see the Evil Tide breaking into our cities.”
“If the world perishes, if the country perishes, could we alone survive?”
Many Hunters of the Mysterious Evil fell silent.
They had taken this path, and indeed, many were in it for the money.
But they also had families and friends, they were part of the masses as well.
To watch helplessly as the Mysterious Evil tramples on their homeland? Unthinkable! Unwilling! Impossible!
There would be no peace of mind.
They could never hold their heads high again!
When the world perishes, they couldn’t even scrape by!
“Director Yan is right, I, Lao Wang, will take on this mission!”
“Even without a reward, I have to go this time.”
“Silver City is my hometown, how could I watch the inspectors charging forward while I hide behind.”
“In the future, when my daughter asks, I can tell her that her father was a hero too.”
In such an atmosphere, no one backed down.
Director Huang was very satisfied.
But today’s purpose was more than that. Seizing the opportunity, he spoke up, “I know many of you are reluctant to join the Bureau, preferring the free and easy life you have now. For this reason, our Investigation Bureau has established a new department—the Hunter Association.”
“Hunters of the Mysterious Evil who join the Association can freely take on missions, including those that are more rewarding and confidential. We won’t restrict you, but only require you to respond to the call during special periods like today.”
“Don’t rush to refuse, let me speak further about the benefits.”
“Apart from mission rewards, Association Hunters will enjoy additional benefits. Awakeners can get a set of villas for free, located inside our specially planned Awakener Homestead with a strong security force. You don’t have to worry about Mysterious Evil attacks, and you can bring your families to the community.”
This benefit tempted many.
It struck a chord with them; many were worried about the safety of their families.
But Director Huang wasn’t done; he threw out another lure.
“In addition, Association Hunters will have priority in training, and can purchase the latest Awakener equipment. Don’t underestimate this equipment; it can boost your strength by two levels.”
Director Huang clapped his hands.
Two inspectors brought up some weapons.
Knives, swords, spears… At first glance, they seemed ordinary, but Director Huang smiled, “Everyone is welcome to try them.”
Hunters of the Mysterious Evil immediately stepped forward with expressions of amazement.
Then the second, the third, the fourth, as if it were contagious.
“These weapons…”
“Can non-Association Hunters not buy them? Even if it costs more.”
The Ghost Fire Hand Hu Gaofeng asked.
Director Huang shook his head, “These weapons are very scarce. Even many of our inspectors can’t get them, but Association Hunters can exchange or purchase them with enough mission points.”
“Your everyday life will not change, and even conscripted tasks will still have rich rewards.”
“You can consider it seriously.”
Some, for the sake of their families, joined on the spot.
Others, wishing to improve their strength, were also intrigued; the point that Association Hunters still could freely accept tasks and not be arbitrarily commanded, also won over many Hunters.
They were less resistant.
Xing Jing Lei didn’t make a statement.
Not showing a look of disdain was already his form of restraint.
He belonged to the Torch lineage.
No amount of money from the Investigation Bureau was of use to him.
He was just a bit curious, like the other Hunters, stepping forward to pick up a war saber, he tried it and then froze.
Turning the war saber over and over again, Xing Jing Lei fell into thought.
It looked vaguely familiar.
Perhaps, probably, maybe, it seems… the war saber was from the exchange list of their Torch lineup, the ‘standard type · regulation war saber’.
It couldn’t be said to be identical, it was exactly the same!
Only, is this the best the Investigation Bureau can offer?
He had already been using ‘superior regulation weapons’.
