The halls of Hunter City Hall echoed with the clashing egos of Hunters from various ranks, each seeking recognition and dominance in their own way. Among them, Joseph stood out not just for his wealth but for his unabashed arrogance that rubbed many the wrong way.
"Look at that F-rank over there," Joseph sneered, his voice carrying across the crowded hall. "You're nothing but trash compared to a true Hunter like me."
Jae-hyun, unfazed by Joseph's taunts, maintained his composure as he observed the ostentatious display of wealth and entitlement.
"Arrogance knows no bounds," Alfred remarked quietly, noting the tension in the air.
Lina, her eyes narrowed with determination, whispered to Jae-hyun, "Don't let his words get to you, brother. Actions speak louder than boasts."
As Joseph continued his tirade, boasting about his ability to control live animals and flaunting his riches, his words turned increasingly derogatory towards the lower-ranked Hunters.
"You think you're so powerful," Jae-hyun interjected calmly, drawing Joseph's attention with a steely gaze.
"Hahaha! What can an F-rank like you do against me?" Joseph laughed mockingly, his arrogance fueling his confidence.
"Touch my hand," Jae-hyun challenged, his tone unwavering.
Joseph, amused by the audacity of the request, obliged with a scoff. "Fine, indulge me in your delusions."
As their hands connected, a surge of energy pulsed between them, and Joseph's laughter faltered as realization dawned.
"What... what did you do?" Joseph stammered, his eyes widening in shock.
Jae-hyun's absorbing ability manifested, and he gleaned insights into Joseph's true power—an ability not of control over living creatures but of exploitation of the deceased, a grim and unsettling revelation.
"You're not as invincible as you think," Jae-hyun remarked calmly, releasing Joseph's hand.
Anger flared in Joseph's eyes, his arrogance crumbling in the face of unexpected resistance. "You... you tricked me!"
"Arrogance is a mask for weakness," Alfred chimed in, his voice carrying a weight of wisdom.
The tension in the hall heightened as onlookers watched the clash of egos unfold. Joseph, humbled by the encounter, retreated with a newfound respect for the underestimated F-rank Hunter before him.
Jae-hyun, unfazed by the confrontation, turned his attention back to his goals, his resolve strengthened by the encounter with arrogance unmasked
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Eternal Reckoning
FantasyHunter Society and Supernatural Threats: The world of "Eternal Reckoning" is a place where supernatural creatures, anomalies, and phenomena have become increasingly common. This emergence of the supernatural has given rise to a unique profession kno...
