The Altered Hunters were fully engaged, their attention fixed on Edvard as he spoke. The abnormality of the situation was apparent, prompting them to hang on his every word."The number of Altered in our world is increasing by the day!" exclaimed Edvard. "Scientists and researchers are discovering new methods to create even more Altered individuals. It's a trend that shows no sign of slowing down.""By now, I'm certain that you're all aware of the black liquid that's spreading throughout the lower-tier cities. Some of you may have even had the unfortunate experience of encountering this new breed of Crazed Altered that has emerged as a result."Given the urgency of the situation, we have determined that the Altered Hunters must be put on a fast track to accelerate your progress," Edvard announced. The Hunters exchanged anxious glances, eager to hear what he had in mind."We will be seeking out the most exceptional among you, those with natural talents and abilities that set them apart

Right now, Innu was experiencing a sensation he had never felt before. His legs weren't listening to him. They were moving on their own, and no matter how much his brain commanded them to stop what they were doing, they weren’t listening.‘What the crap is this?!’ Innu screamed internally. ‘No, I have to keep calm, there has to be a way out of this. After all, Blake managed to pass, and so did a bunch of others. If I fail at the first test, doesn’t that mean everything I went through, everything that I learned... all the pain, all the training, and suffering was for nothing?’Edvard could see it Innu's bottom was heading downward, and there was almost no sign of resistance at all. In this case, it meant that the student would fail.‘I won't be beaten by this!’ Innu refused to give up. All the pressure in his body felt like it was rising to the top of his head. The veins on his neck were showing as he tensed up, and he wasn't even taking in a breath of air. Forcing his body, he bit do

With focused determination, they readied themselves by donning the necessary equipment. Simultaneously, their eyes remained fixed on the captive beast, scouring for any subtle indications of potential weak points. While many among them had confronted Altered in the past, there was an undeniable disparity when it came to facing this new type of creature that had been presumed extinct mere minutes earlier. A distinct air of uncertainty hung in the atmosphere, underscoring the gravity of the situation and reflecting in their collective gaze.For those that lacked decent equipment, they were handed out basic Anti-Altered equipment of their choosing. One of the four-star hunters approached Innu, who had refused since he had his pair of red axes. The moment he took them out of the bag, they caught the attention of many Hunters, even those around Edvard. The weapons stood out conspicuously, defying the notion of being basic in any way, leaving everyone pondering the significant cost one wou

"Are you sure you want to do this?" Innu asked, holding both axes in his hands and getting into a fighting stance. "Don't you think it's better if you just focus on getting the crystals like the original task was?"Rad chuckled, holding the spear in his hand. It wasn't the basic Anti-Altered equipment, where the spear would light up with a bit of electricity. This one, just like Innu's axes, looked like it was made from beasts.The spear itself was a faded white, almost like a bone colour, while having several parts that were wrapped in a brown, woolly-type material. The sharp end even looked more like a tooth, as the spear curled slightly."There's no time limit for this assessment," Rad answered. "As long as I'm still able to fight, it will be okay, and there's nothing against the rules of fighting against each other."Finishing his sentence, Rad placed the spear under his arm and pointed it forward. He then shifted his position forward. The spear cut the air, and Rad was able to da

The final part of the third assessment had been revealed to the 22 Hunters that were currently there, and it wasn't what any of them expected, especially not Innu. After hearing the news, he immediately raised his hand to ask a question."I'm sorry, but when you say ‘work directly under the Altered Hunters’, what do you exactly mean by that?" Innu asked.Edvard responded, "It's precisely as it sounds. We have assessed that among all the new Hunters, you who have passed, possess the most remarkable talents to forge ahead. Once we’re done polishing your skills, you will become significant pillars within the Altered Hunter Association.”"Considering the significance of this endeavour, it would be imprudent to allow you to roam freely without guidance. The optimal approach is for us to provide you with direct guidance, enabling you to reach the pinnacle of your potential," Edvard emphasized.The others appeared content, considering it an honour to rise in the organisation, and most of the