A young man with transparent blue eyes and azure hair. The sixth S-rank hunter in Korea, Baekrang. He was a rare figure not easily seen. Although the summons were issued, Daeyun did not expect him to visit the Association so willingly. Even after calling him, Daeyun pondered for a while on what topic to bring up.

“How is your father… How is Baekya?”

“…….”

Apparently, there was an issue with the choice of the topic. The air instantly froze.

Clunk.

The sound of the cup holder and the cup clashing was particularly loud. Siwoo, who had placed the teacup down, looked up smoothly.

“Well, I’m fine.”

The curve of the smiling mouth was not particularly graceful. Gwanghyun, who was observing the situation from a few steps away in a saluting posture, broke into a cold sweat.

‘Chairman, please…’

Although it was an opportunity gained, he anxiously wondered if Siwoo might change his mind and abruptly leave.
“What… I can’t remember the last time I contacted my son. These days, relationships between the rich are all like that. Don’t you agree, Manager Kim?”

“Yes?! Oh, yes. That’s right.”

Hahaha. Gwanghyun and Daeyun laughed heartily. Both of them pretended nothing was wrong but subtly observed Siwoo’s expression. Siwoo, after giving a mischievous smile, lifted his teacup again.

“Forget about that story… Let’s get straight to the point.”

Just bringing the teacup close to his mouth without drinking, he opened his mouth.

“Chairman, you’re planning a preparedness strategy for the upcoming giant gate, mainly led by S-rank hunters, aren’t you?”

A smile appeared on Daeyun’s lips.

Baekrang Shinsiwu accurately anticipated the reasons and purposes for Chairman Daeyun calling him to the Association. Despite pretending not to care about the affairs of the Hunter industry, he was, in fact, aware of everything.

Whether one’s hunter career was long or short, with extensive practical experience or not, it didn’t matter. Baekrang was in a position where he could obtain all the information without lifting a finger.

As if, just like the current White Night on the hospital bed was doing.

“…I don’t know how the situation will unfold in the future, but I plan to do everything possible to minimize any potential harm.”

Daeyun stirred the teacup with a teaspoon, then opened his mouth heavily.

“I will also speak frankly. We need the cooperation of S-rank hunters for this plan.”

Despite being an S-rank, he took a senior posture towards a younger opponent who was even bluer than himself. Gwanghyun wasn’t surprised even after witnessing such a scene.

Times have changed.

The Awakened recruitment system has disappeared, and the era where rights are considered more important than obligations.

Moreover, exercising law enforcement recklessly against someone who is at least S-rank, especially someone as young as the chairman, was something even the Blue House avoided. In the era of Grand Hunter, an S-rank hunter alone brought power to the country.

Korea had already lost a precious national treasure called Maestro once. Being so cautious in front of an S-rank hunter was a natural procedure and a kind of ritual in the industry.

‘Even nationally renowned sports players can change their nationality if they decide to.’

What’s the difference even if they are S-rank?

They were well aware that China was keeping an eye on Jecheon Dae Sung Yuhwan, and they knew about sending a secret delegation to Dr. Plant from the Vatican four years ago.

At a time when GIA might be hiding somewhere in Korea, it was especially necessary to be more cautious. Rumors had it that they were recruiting valuable talents from various countries.

Even without that, S-rank individuals were rare and precious. It was a trend for the country to choose to be a shield rather than standing above them.
Pride? Dignity? Those things weren’t important. Please, I’ll do better.

“You don’t have intentions for the path of a hunter. I know that. You don’t want to reveal yourself in front of the public. Don’t worry about that.”

Ripples formed over the black tea in the teacup. Daeyun, taking out a teaspoon, placed it on the saucer and opened his mouth as gently as possible.

“It might be counterproductive to announce uncertain matters to the public right now. The Blue House thinks the same way. Everything will proceed thoroughly in secrecy.”

Baekrang. A vessel that might surpass even Baekya, acknowledged as the strongest hunter in Korean history.

Daeyun, as the Chairman, could willingly bow his head to this young and capable S-rank hunter.

“Will you help?”

“….”

Siwoo, who had been quietly listening to his story, leaned back loosely against the back of the chair.

“Two hundred.”

And replied firmly.

“Send two hundred hunters from the Wolves.”

Two hundred…?! Daeyun widened his eyes at the unexpected proposal. Even if all combat operatives affiliated with the Korean Hunter Association were gathered from across the country, it would be around four hundred. Considering that, Siwoo’s suggestion was quite a significant number.

Moreover, it wasn’t a guild or any other group; Wolf’s hunters alone were enough to guarantee a promissory note. As the Association, it wasn’t an unconventional proposal.

Unbelievably, Siwoo’s proposal didn’t end there.

“I heard that you’re looking for hunters in the Dark and Fire attribute categories. Since Chairman, you have more important things than organizing a preparedness team, how about leaving this matter to me?”

“T-That’s… You will?”

“It’s not a difficult task.”

Siwoo smiled mischievously.

Daeyun sent a quick glance to Gwanghyun, who had been silently listening to his story. The two of them locked eyes.

An indescribable emotion welled up. They felt like standing up and dancing in excitement. However…

“There are three conditions.”

…Of course. Things were getting resolved too easily.

The once restless buttocks calmed down like a lie. Daeyun calmly opened his mouth.

“Tell me anything.”

Siwoo seemed to like Daeyun’s response lightly. Leaning against the back of the chair, which had been leaning forward, Siwoo rested his chin on the desk.

“First, I will personally choose the members of the preparedness team. Second, from now until the last moment when the plan is completed, I will act separately from other S-ranks. And third…”

His blue eyes narrowed faintly.

“You should know that this is my caprice.”

In other words, even if a similar situation arises next time, it cannot be guaranteed that Baekrang will step forward. Siwoo was saying that.

With his confident voice and that arrogant gaze, Daeyun discovered the young Baekya from his younger days.

“…I understand.”
When he came to his senses, Daeyun was already responding.

The young wolf in front of him smiled satisfactorily.

“Thank you.”

Baekrang, the sixth S-rank hunter of South Korea.

Participation in the classified operation for the giant gate on the southern coast confirmed.