Hunter of the Perished World

In fact, this area, a hunter's nest area, did not stand on a typical billboard.

”In fact... There was a time when corporations would try to get into nests, because hunters would buy a lot of weapons, need ammunition, need stuff. I once tried to shove capital and troops into the nest itself. “

There is no more business left than making a large group of customers your own. But it was good there. Hunters were only there if they could get supplies and weapons for a cheaper price than ethics and morality.

Companies entered the nest in the form of capital erosion, not violence. Weapons and ammunition at a cheap price, until other small competitors organize their business.

”What do you think they did after they ate the Nest Market like that? “

Of course, Ramfil and Leona could not have predicted such a necessary outcome. It was also a difficult question to ask the two of you who first learned about the company today. Gene said as he walked.

”Five times the price of all the goods. “

After aggressively devouring all the shops in the nest and swallowing up the entire market, the hunters revealed their intention to take a massive strike. Hunters were forced to play tricks there because other shopkeepers had already withdrawn.

”What a bunch of assholes. “

Leona frowned and said.

”So what happened? “

”I don't want to hurt the hunters. “

The hunters were not furious when the company that crawled in revealed its true nature.

”The company's headquarters collapsed the next day. Hmm.... Penlor.... Was it Corporation or Industry.... Anyway, that was the name. “

As hunters began their aggressive terrorist attacks, the company became airborne. Owner and board member are thrown alive to the hounds in return for daring to overpower the hunters. The corporation's escort, which was big enough to dominate Megalopolis at the time, was hunted by hunters without hesitation.

Targeting numerous hunters who are skilled at sniper, assassination and terrorism, the largest corporation in the city collapsed in a single moment.

It was a moment when everyone in the metropolitan area realized that they could not know what would happen if the hunter was carelessly touched.

Companies approached it as a sly move first, but it was also more brutal than the need for hunters to respond.

”After that, the nest is a perfect neutral zone. “

Everyone agreed that the nest would remain perfectly neutral, as a result of the possibility of a catastrophe being mistakenly touched.

It was because I didn't know what crazy hunters would do if I just stumbled. And when Ramfil and Leona heard that, they stared at Gin.

”You did your part then, didn't you? “

”Let's pretend we don't know about this. “

Jean shrugs as Leona approaches with a gentle expression. Although they were amazed at the fact that Gene stepped up to slaughter enough to take down one company, it didn't make sense for him to overreact. Jindo used to feel that look and sigh.

”Hah... They were determined to group their entire hunting party in the long run, not just the market monopoly. To put it simply, each hunter tried to swing his own way through the contract. Killed some of the old occupiers in the nest who didn't sell shops. “

I've seen blood in aggressive business expansion, and in the long run, I've been trying to enslave the entire hunter. It was a retribution for over-the-top businesses and a warning that blew up the entire metropolitan area.

Don't touch us. To deliver such a message. Hunters defended themselves and declared under all circumstances the true nature and principle of hunters that they belonged to no one.

The hunter's nest is not wide, but there are plenty of shops, including gun dealers and weapons dealers. There was only one large sign hanging from the arch of the entrance in the street without any common advertisement.

[Hunter's Nest "Huanglongs"]

As you step inside, the hunters are approaching the streets. A hunter with a wide coat, a sharp eye, and a worthless weapon.

”But aren't nests for hunters only? “

”Not exactly. There are a lot of people who aren't hunters. “

Leona glares at people from the atmosphere as if they were surprised to see something else. The hunters, other than Rampildo Jean, were looking at people for the first time.

Though their skills may be, they've certainly been passed on to Ramfil as much as their sharp, crooked sensations.

The Hunter's Nest is the most important feature of selling handcrafted special ammunition, as well as the weapons most needed by hunters.

[Huanglongs Academy]

That's what the tallest building in the middle of the street said. Ramfil points to the building.

”It can't be... “

”Yes."

Gene stares at the massive building as if he hadn't seen it in a long time. Inside, you hear a murmur.

”A hunter's barracks. “

The nest had a very special function of raising a new hunter. Gene places his hand on Leona's shoulder. The indelible sound was echoing through the inn.

Bang, bang! Bang!

It was a gunshot.

”Shoot without grudge. “

Gin smiles sparsely, and Leona looks at Gin with her eyes wide open in surprise. I was stunned for a while.

”Yes!“

Leonardo smiled.

The big city is so naturally governed by the laws of the market. Naturally, it is easier to get supplies here than elsewhere because of its excellent output. Ammunition is produced here, although other regions rely on seizures.

Therefore, it is easier to get ammunition than anywhere else and very cheap. Many companies even make and sell firearms out of self-defense.

Hunter aspiring students learn about the work of hunters and how to use guns here. The group enters the Academy and passes through the classrooms in class.

There were student dormitories in the academy, as well as accommodation for current hunters. It was a system designed to allow aspiring students and real hunters to meet and talk.

aspiring students pay for their education by working in hunter's nests. Cooks, cleaning, washing, as well as farming unless it is in the case of the big city. I was becoming a hunter by learning that there is no free in the world.

”Are all teachers hunters, then? “

When Leona asks, Gene nods.

”Retired hunters usually volunteer for free. “

Hunters become teachers who become tired of hunting or become unable to fight anymore. There can't be a happier end for a hunter.

”It's amazing that a hunter is free to serve. “

Leona doesn't seem to understand that if you don't get paid, the people who don't stick a finger in it will serve free of charge.

”They're tired of it. Maybe it's natural. “

Since I am tired of living for anything, I rather serve at the place where I finish my life. Leona walks through the camp listening to the lessons of a retired hunter coming from the classroom.

”The importance of a general mood settlement is…. “

”Shoot first, the best attack.... “

”In the fight against Slater... “

”I overlook everything I see on the scene.... “

Ramfil asked.

”Still, it's a little hard to be self-sufficient. It seems to be quite large.... “

Obviously, the academy was in the big city, with so many students that it was impossible to compare to other nests. If we calculate the food to feed them, it would not be possible with simple labor.

”The Academy is run by donations made by teachers and students and hunters. “

”What a strange place.... “

Ramfil and Leona looked fierce because they couldn't believe that Gene was a donor.

The place that taught us not to do anything for free was run by donations, and it didn't make sense for hunters to actually donate.

”A nest is a special place for a hunter that much. “

A nest is the only place a hunter can relax, even if he has to travel around the world and fight for survival.

The nest is the place that knows more about the minds of wandering hunters than anyone else, so hunters make generous donations to the Sanctuary where they raise new hunters. Hunters are reborn as hunters from their nests, although their bodies may differ from where they were born.

Of course, there's a little bit of a difference in the case, like Gene.

After all, this hunter's nest was located in the metropolitan area, so the funds were relaxed and the quality of the class was fairly high because it was a place where the hunters gathered quite a lot.

Gene was headed to the dean's office.

The Dean of the Academy is, of course, an experienced hunter, and he serves as an elder not only in the Academy but also in the nest itself.

Although not a leader, people acknowledged that they had a strong right to speak while involved in the macro affairs of the nest. Your status as a leader is recognized, but you do not reign. It was a way to fit in with the hunters.

”I'll go in here alone. “

In Gene's words, Leona and Ramfil wait outside. I wasn't a hunter because I didn't have to take two obvious ones.

Knock, knock.

As soon as I knocked on the door, I heard an answer from inside.

”Come in.“

As Gene opened the door, there sat an old man with a calm figure who had slipped off his gray hair. The three lines of scarring across the right eye vertically added to his calming impression of proficiency, and the wrinkled but glowing left eye still showed that the old man had not forgotten the hunter's wildness.

And Jean noticed his left arm was loose.

A one-armed man.

It was a singular gesture of forced retirement. The dean smiled softly, and Jean smiled bitterly.

”After the Fenrir Industries case... It's been about forty years. I thought I'd see you again. “

The Dean looked into Gene, and he looked into the Dean of Progress. It wasn't hard for Gene to think of the young hunter's face on that face. At that time, the bright eyes changed to the wise by adding time, but within that long time, the dean lost his left arm and his right eye.

"Where did you leave your left arm? “

In Gin's question, he points underneath his feet.

”I got hit at the Hive. It was only survival. “

”Hive? Did you find it? “

”Ah…. Yeah, something like that. But as you can see, it failed to look good. “

The last thing he said was that he naturally spoke. Even the thought of it was a face of pain.

”You haven't changed a bit, by the way. “

”Haha, it's not just that. “

People who meet Gene twice always feel the same way.

I feel the cruelty of time by looking at the old self and the opponent as they are. And eventually, I think of people who didn't make it to the reunion.

Gene reaches out to him, extending his right hand, and he shakes his only right hand.

”I'm glad you're still alive, Tae-Mar. “

”I think so, too. Jyn.“

In their 40-year reunion, they shook hands forcefully. None of the names of those who fought together came from the mouths of Tae-Mar. That alone could tell Gene.

Of all those who know Gene, the only one who survives is marriage. Or he went away, but Gene thought it was an electron and didn't ask anything.

Failure to talk about the dead is an implied rule of the hunters.

Jean's group has been assigned a place to stay, guided by the Dean. The academy was made up of several buildings, and Gene headed to the building for lodging and inns. Hunters were able to find a free place to stay in the nest.

Of course, it was customary for hunters to spend their own expenses on lodging, so the money they spent at the inn actually served as a donation to the Academy's maintenance expenses.

”Still big. “

”It's a sturdy building that doesn't require much maintenance. It's good.“

Leona opened her mouth to almost hotel-level accommodations and she liked the idea that Ramfil was a good place.

Taehwan asks nothing of Jinn's two companions. Hunters tend to respect each other's privacy and do not question each other's mission.

In the giant hall, the hunters sat down to eat, all of them sitting separately. There were many hunters who liked to be alone, rather than just huddle and talk.

The hunters were the ones who clearly distinguished themselves from others, and they looked lonely and discreet.

The bartender and innkeeper said hello to the dean.

”Hello, Dean. “

”Make sure you have a nice room, my precious guest. “

”Yes, children, clear room nine. “

”Yep!"

The three little boys who were waiting by the horse went up somewhere. Kids the same age as Leona are now assisting in the inn. Each of them had a set working time, and the remaining time was trained according to the daily schedule.

”Would you like to eat? “

”Sure."

”I'll have three meals ready. If you need anything, you can have them come to the principal's office. “

”Thank you.“

”Absolutely. This is not good enough. “

The bartender pretends to be the dean of old age, but doesn't ask if it's weird to honor a younger hunter. The three of them sat at the table in a large hall, waiting for a meal to come out. Leona sits close to Gin and asks.

”Do you know Grandpa? “

”Well…. Well, yeah. It's a big nest, so there's got to be someone you know. “

”Have you ever not been to one? “

Gin grins at Ramfil's fat question.

”As long as it's not just an island across the sea. “

It meant that everywhere on the continent had been.

”Rarely do I know anyone, because this place is special in so many ways. “

”In that case, you knew about the Celestial Party shareholder. “

Is there anyone in the world who leaves people he knows?

Gene was actually more, but now he didn't say they were all dead. The meal was soon prepared, and a simple meal was prepared with products, either because it was a metropolitan city. Even though it was definitely poorer than it could be eaten in Fortress, one potato was much better than the rest of the meal.

”I'm sure if I lived in a place like this, I'd eat well. “

”There should be a prerequisite for a lot of chips. “

”That's right. “

Leona and Ramfil, who are new, talked about the metropolitan sensibilities.

The other hunters pay no attention to the group. But Leona was more interested in other things than looking at other hunters and looking at the many flyers on the wall.

The leaflets on the walls were largely divided into three items, and some of the no-eat hunters were standing in front of them.

Surprisingly, the shear was divided into three main items.

[monster] [bounty] [incident]

There are hunters in the nest, but some come to ask for a quest. If a quest they entrusted to this place is a unified accommodation, the resident hunters were able to take care of one of the quests.

The leaflet briefly describes the client's residence, commission, and goals. Leona pokes Gin in the side and asks.

”I know the monster, but who are the other two? “

”Everything you've seen so far is a monster hunter. Hunters who roam in the first place are usually just monster hunters and commonly known as such hunters. But technically, hunters are divided into three categories. “

”What kind of hunters are there? “

”The main event is different. “

Unlike other hunters of the outback, hunters in the metropolitan area can determine which tasks to deal with primarily and which hunters to become in the first place.

”Monster hunters who deal with monsters and get paid, Bounty hunters who deal with bounty hunters, and private detectives who deal with and get paid for cases in this metropolitan area. “

If the environment changes, so does the hunter.