The audience was silent for a long time, unable to believe what they had witnessed. With a single punch that was hard-hitting and powerful, this guy who had come out of nowhere managed to knock out the man who was considered the equal of many even great hunters. Who was he, and why had they never heard of him?Dreai clenched her fists, staring at the screen with piercing eyes."I knew it. This guy is not normal, and I intend to reveal all his secrets." She turned, walking out of the control room, as she was no longer interested in the rest of the competition. She had other things to do, so she had no time to waste. Dreai called one of the exam judges to replace her at the control center, and she walked out of the exam center.Fanel stayed for a moment, feeling the heavy atmosphere around him. Indeed, he had already been declared the loser at the end of this fight. So, it's no surprise that everyone remains blissful at his unexpected victory. He just had an annoyed expression before wa
Fanel looked at Shun as if he were crazy. **Did I hit him a little too hard on the head and make him lose his mind?** Fanel thought as he backtracked. **I just hope it's not irreversible. This kind of madness can be permanent.**[Analysis: The system did not identify any psychological disorder in subject Shun.]"It was just a fleeting thought, don't take it seriously." [I was only trying to help relieve you of this feeling of guilt that was arising in you.]Fanel stared blankly at his system before refocusing on Shun. What was this absurd request? He was already so strong, and this was without having been touched by the God Hunter system. What kind of strength did he still want? Was he becoming too power-hungry? Fanel shook his head, deciding to leave. He had no time to waste with someone who was already recognized as the strongest among normal humans and wanted more than was necessary. It was ridiculous."Wait, where are you going? Aren't you being a little rude by turning your back
" SO?" A cold voice echoed in the dark as a young hunter kneeled before dark figures. "Don't worry. My mother has already put everything in place for me to inherit the title of clan leader. Once done, the Atori sword and the secrets of our techniques will be yours."The frontman smiled as he looked at the young hunter in front of him."Doesn't it matter to you to know that your mother is going to get rid of your big brother so coldly?"The man asked, looking amused, as the young hunter chuckled. "What? Me? Feel pity for such trash? Never. If it is true that when I was younger I admired him, when he failed or I succeeded, this respect disappeared. For me, he is only an insignificant and worthless being who tarnishes the name of the Atori."The young man spoke as the others chuckled."Furthermore, with your project, if he were still alive at that time, it is obvious that he would have become a slave like the others.""Indeed, well, go back to your family and keep me informed of everyt
Fanel arrived at his home as he was taking custody of the premises. He just received a message this morning informing him of the availability of his new apartment, and he must admit that the result is quite pleasing.It's right across from the Ministry of Rifts, and it has a good overview of the city. He can also see the headquarters of the three major guilds of Arcus, which will allow him to operate better in times of need.He closed his eyes, lying on his bed, thinking about how things were going on Shun's side. By this time, he must have already arrived home, and contrary to what he thinks, he won't get as warm a welcome as he hopes.Fanel got up abruptly before deciding to take a look at the Atori family to get an idea of the general situation.He took his interdimensional bag, in which he recovered the equipment he had made especially for this kind of case. A discreet and dark outfit allows him not only to move around without attracting attention but also not to be recognized eve
Fanel finally had his first mission as a punisher, but it wasn't time to act yet. What he had was an intention. But as long as there was no action, he could do nothing. He sighed at the situation. He knows these people are going to kill Shun in the next few months, but he just can't punish them based on that. God's hand indeed leaves him free to evaluate the situation as he pleases and establish the appropriate reaction. But until the son and mother do something that could threaten Shun's life, he can't act.He huffed before thinking of something; apparently, his system had the same idea.[The provocateur is an ally of justice. He is someone who denounces it and who arouses the reaction to take advantage of it.]Fanel thought for a moment before smiling. Jun will be of age in a few months—three or four months if he counts. But in this logic, he can already tell from the impatience of this kid that he would already like to be the head of the Atori family. Would it be better to create s
"What are you doing here? And at this hour? No, the question is, How did you manage to enter the Atori domain without anyone noticing?"Shun asked all these questions, expressing his surprise. The Atori clan is divided into two concessions. The main and the secondary. It is easier to enter the second concession since it is not guarded. But the first is protected by many guards who have undergone extensive martial training. But there is also a security system that can spot even an ant that has intruded.But so far, they have not heard an alarm siren implying an intrusion, and Fanel arrives as if nothing had happened in his annex and smashes the door in addition."Ah, pretend I'm not here," Fanel replied nonchalantly.When Fanel arrived he passed three people around the house, he knocked them unconscious before going to dump their bodies in the forest far away. He wonders if he did something stupid, in short, he's just going to pretend that nothing happened. Shun's servant looked angr
Shun remained quiet for a moment. The information had not yet reached his brain, and once it had, he frowned, not understanding what Fanel was thinking of."I don't think I understand what you mean by that."Fanel suspected it a little. From the stunned look of the man in front and the shock deep in his eyes, it's obvious he was caught off guard."I understand your astonishment. Let me ask you a question if you allow me."Shun didn't comment; he was just listening."After your brother becomes the head of the family after your dismissal, what do you think will happen to you?" Shun flinched at Fanel's cold yet monotonous tone. The man was now staring at him with piercing eyes with no traces of emotion. This look greatly intimidated Shun, who looked down both out of unconscious fear and also because he couldn't give an honest answer to this question.He had thought about it some time ago, and it's true that now that he has an external perspective on the matter, he also feels slightly wor
Fanel and Shun remained glued to the spot for long seconds that felt like an eternity. The matriarch of the Atori asks a stranger to follow her to her quarters, it seemed strange even to Shun, who knows his mother is jealous of her privacy. She didn't allow people in the family to approach her easily, let alone invite them into her apartments unless she had a really important reason. But then, barely had she met Fanel before she had already invited him. This is totally... SUSPICIOUS !!!That was what Fanel's survival alarms were screaming at him.Ever since he had gone to the Flawless Guild as a hunter and started to be harassed and marginalized by other guild members, he had developed incredible survival instincts. He even thinks it must have been a skill, but his system window just didn't see fit to register it. [...]His system just sighed at his thought, and Fanel didn't try to comment. The aware voice is often far too arduous for his sanity. Sometimes sarcastic, sometimes mocki
Reinhard decided to stay away; even though he also wanted to get rid of the thorn in his side that was this new rift agent, he also preferred to avoid getting involved more than was reasonable - especially when he was convinced that the outcome of this fight would not be what Grayrat had planned. Slowly, not wanting to attract the attention of either Grayrat or Fanel, he took a few steps back, trying to leave the dungeon incognito. He was not going to ruin his future as a hunter for the selfish plans of this tyrant Grayrat. Since he had been obeying him, nothing had changed for him or the guild. They were still a third-tier guild and the laughingstock of the other guilds in the city. Reinhard thought, that if this new agent managed to improve their statistics, it would be a good thing and an excellent boost for his career. So he hoped, even without helping him, that Fanel would beat Grayrat's ass and bring him down from his pedestal.Fanel watched all of Reinhard's actions out of th
“Manager… watch out, a goblin!!” Eylat screamed at the top of her lungs, but Fanel remained motionless. The goblin lunged at him, its sharp claws thrust forward, growling menacingly. Fanel sighed, his face still lowered before shifting slightly to the side, dodging the goblin's attack at the same time, surprising both Eylat and the goblin with the ease of his gesture. In his momentum, the goblin found himself on the ground, head first grunting in pain before rolling on the ground to be able to regain his senses following the shock. But he didn't notice that there was a cliff behind Fanel and he fell onto it, screaming in terror. Eylat was stunned, still not believing it. Fanel had only dodged and yet he got rid of an intermediary monster and now he returned to his activities as if nothing had happened. "The danger is not yet over. Please concentrate, Miss Eylat" Fanel's calm voice pulled Eylat out of her torpor as she panted, noticing a goblin running towards her. "Oh, shit!
Fanel's gaze turned icy as the man holding him by the collar widened his eyes. " Eh?" He exclaimed as his expression turned pale. He retracted at a sudden aura around him. "I won't do anything to you if you let go of me in the next three seconds" Fanel's voice was low yet overwhelming and he let go of Fanel unconsciously as the latter fixed his clothing crumpled by the sudden movements of the man in front of him. The latter trembled, causing his body to freeze. There was an oppressive force that insinuated itself into every pore of his body and Fanel's dominant gaze sent shivers and twitches through his entire being. This one screams for danger. It was as if he had invisible tentacles around him that prevented him from moving and even breathing. He panted harder in hopes of getting his breathing back to normal, his expression pale and terrified as his daze soon alerted his cronies behind him. “Hey man, what’s wrong?” One asked, putting a hand on his shoulder. As a respon
Eylat followed Fanel outside the guild as the latter took his seat on the passenger side. “Y…you’ll let me drive your car?” Fanel huffed, technically, it was just a service car that the ministry allocated to him. So technically, whether it's him or someone else driving, the main thing is that the car shouldn't be damaged. In addition, being a service vehicle, they are not at risk of being stopped by road checkpoints so it does not matter if he leaves the wheel. “No, unless you don’t know how to drive,” he insinuated, but Eylat quickly responded. “No, of course not. I know how to drive very well. I even passed my license with flying colors and…” “If that is the case, we can go,” said Fanel, cutting Eylat off in her sentence. The latter nodded before sitting in the driver's seat and starting the car. While Fanel had a pile of documents in front of him, Eylat took the opportunity to observe him out of the corner of her eye without losing her attention on the road. This man was
The atmosphere in the guild was dark and silent. No one managed to work for a long time, everyone watched the newcomer with fear. No one could have imagined that Greyrat could lose to a hunter who was not of higher rank than him, but what was arguably pure was that he lost to a mere human: one of those he despises overall. It was an unparalleled humiliation for him and no one wanted to approach him, especially when he wore this black and hateful look sending a murderous aura around him. Reinhard kept giving him little glances, wondering if he should still carry out their plan. It's no longer like the beginning when their plan was hatched to intimidate this new agent into doing them favors in his report. The latter is tough and given the disconcerting ease with which he managed to beat Greyrat, Reinhard does not want to provoke him. But, certainly, Greyrat will not hear it that way. “Hey boss, do we still have to go according to plan?” One of Greyrat's minions spoke as the latter gla
A long silence invaded the entrance hall of the guild while Fanel, his face slightly lowered, stood in front of Greyrat, who looked at him with a contemptuous smile and a look that was intended to be belittling and condescending.He was looking to test him; the normal reaction of a person insulted like that would be to give in to anger and defend himself, but Fanel also knew that it would be detrimental to him to reveal himself like that. He wants to act incognito, so having to respond to Greyrat's insults won't be a good idea. So, breathing deeply, he tried to contain his anger and finally looked up at Greyrat.Fanel's gaze was filled with silent determination as he stood facing his former tormentor: this arrogant and hateful hunter. It's true, Fanel needs to calm down; this idiot is ignorant of his true identity, and he would give him too many favors by responding to his stupid provocations. Even if it reminds him of the unfortunate time when he was this bad guy's whipping boy, and
Fanel looked up at the man sitting arrogantly upstairs. As usual, he was installed in this private space, which was reserved only for him, eyeing the entire guild with his contemptuous and scrutinizing gaze. Installed as if it all belonged to him. Arms crossed behind the neck, legs on a table, leaning against an expensive sofa whose material is one of the finest in Arcus, it's said that it's made with a few barks of the most perfect wood that Arcus has to offer, Of course, given the rarity and preciousness of this wood, it is also prohibited to use it outside of the manufacturing process intended for it. But those in the black market, the market where everything can be sold, even humans, have managed to divert the primary use of this inva
Fanel parked in front of the Flawless Guild building. Nothing had changed; in short, it had only been a few months since he had disappeared, so he didn't imagine that there would be many changes. But still, he felt a certain nostalgia for returning to this place.Memories of his years in this guild. His hopes and excitement from the first days to the decline and misery of his daily life could not be forgotten, but this was an important step in his inner healing process. He had to go through this to be able to move forward.[ Master, let me ask again, do you feel good about coming here again?] His system asked, and Fanel just chuckled."How many times are you going to ask me this question? I'm fine, plus, I'm not the same anymore. It's just that we can overcome the past but not forget it," he said, observing the entrance through which he had to pass. This was the main entrance where all hunters and visitors had to pass. But for Fanel, this passage seemed unfamiliar. He had only borrowe
Fanel arrived home. He looked at his program. In one day, he had had so much to do, and now he had to organize his program.[You seem to be in a good mood despite the complex situations that arise in front of you.] Fanel smiled."I've never been someone who got sucked into the vicissitudes of life. Besides, I feel like I've been useful to society by helping Cierra with the refuge."Fanel entered the bathroom and turned on the shower head.[Do you think these people will leave your friend alone?]Fanel soaped his body, rubbing vigorously."I am sure of it. This hunter will make a detailed report to his accomplices. By the time they find a way to capture me, they will need to prepare. A power like mine does not run the streets, and I'm sure it has already attracted the attention and lust of more than one."[I see, You purposely let this hunter observe your technique so he could explain it to his accomplices and you also wanted to issue a warning.]"You got it. If hunters know there's s