Chapter 73 (Wanted)

Out of respect, Jeremy complied, settling into the chair with a calm demeanor. Elijah’s presence alone commanded reverence—not just within his own guild but across several others.

His leadership was legendary, and his strength, though still at A+ rank, was spoken of in tones usually reserved for S ranked hunters.

The S rank, the threshold where heroics transcended into the realm of the supernatural, had eluded him.

Now, with the weight of time bearing down, Elijah had resigned himself to the likelihood that he would never cross that final threshold.

Retirement loomed closer than ascension to the god-tier, and his thoughts increasingly turned toward Jessica, the C+ ranked hunter he planned to groom as his successor.

Elijah's eyes, sharp and intense, radiated a cautious energy that kept everyone on edge.

“Jeremy, I’ve heard quite a bit about you—from Jessica and other sources,” Elijah began, leaning forward slightly, his chin resting on his clasped hands, supported by elbows planted