Omer Jin-Hoo, South Korea's new national hero, landed at Incheon International Airport, he couldn't hide his surprise at the enthusiastic crowd waiting for him. The public was filled with pride at finally having a national-level hunter, a figure they had longed for for years. Government officials celebrated his arrival with a formal ceremony, while the airport was overflowing with thousands of fans.The moment he stepped off the plane, flashes erupted and shouts of "Omer Jin-Hoo!" echoed through the sky. As the young hero, who had quickly become famous worldwide, moved through the intense attention, one of his shadow generals, Neroth, whispered, "My King, you're quite famous." Ignarion proudly added, "Of course he is. He is our King."Suddenly, Antaios interjected mockingly, "Didn't you guys turn to dust? You're still talking." Neroth and Ignarion replied, "We have skin!" and continued to laugh. "We just can't take our shadow forms for five days, but our presence is still with our King; we just can't fight," they explained. At that moment, the new commander of the army, Clairael, livened the mood further by saying, "We don't need them anymore, Antaios." Neroth turned to his king and said, "My King, allow me to challenge this insolent one in five days," and all the generals laughed at the witty exchange. Omer silenced them by saying, "It seems you've really missed talking, but now is not the time."
Just then, Ae-Cha appeared at the international departures gate, catching everyone's eye with her long, yellow hair with front bangs, her revealing dress, and her meticulous makeup. Spreading the scent of Victoria's Secret perfume, Ae-Cha ran and hugged Omer, exclaiming, "You idiot! Why didn't you let me know? I was so scared you were going to die!" Omer smiled and said, "Don't worry, my love, nothing can happen to me."Omer snapped his fingers, and Shadow Soldier Baran emerged from a dimensional rift, handing Omer a flower. Omer gave the flower to Ae-Cha, saying, "These flowers came from my heart, for you." Seeing a note next to the flower, Ae-Cha asked, "There's a drawing here, is it for me?" When she opened the envelope, she found a comical drawing, as if done by an elementary school child, of Neroth, Ignarion, Virdal, Baran, Antaios, and Clairael all fighting. She showed the drawing to Omer, who was slightly surprised and whispered, "Who did this? Tell me quickly." Antaios immediately ratted him out, "Baran did it, my King!" Baran, in turn, defended himself, "Look who's talking! The idea came from you!" Omer quietly warned them, "Be quiet, or I might have an accident." They all responded with, "As you command, my King," and fell silent. Omer turned to Ae-Cha and smiled, saying, "I guess my soldiers drew it, I'm sorry."After this heartfelt reunion, Omer and Ae-Cha left the airport in a luxury Vito, while the fans filling the airport shouted Omer's name, asked for autographs, and the press relentlessly took photos.As Omer Jin-Hoo was leaving Incheon International Airport, Beijing Capital International Airport was witnessing a similar frenzy. China's new national-level hunter, Xu Liangchen, had just landed on a private plane. Chinese fans had completely filled the airport just to see him, and "Xu Liangchen!" chants echoed from every corner. Journalists were practically competing to capture his every move. As flashes went off one after another, Xu Liangchen confidently made his way through the crowd and exited the airport.
From that moment on, all news channels began running stories about both Omer Jin-Hoo and Xu Liangchen. Anchors announced the rise of these two figures with headlines like "The world's new heroes have arrived." However, this initial excitement quickly gave way to one major question: "Who is stronger?"Social media was abuzz with this question. Fans opened fan accounts to compare the two hunters, gaining millions of followers. South Korean fans praised Omer's unique shadow army and strategic genius, while Chinese fans championed Xu Liangchen's raw power and destructive abilities. Endless debates raged on Twitter under the hashtags #TeamOmer and #TeamXu, with everyone claiming their hero was the world's most powerful hunter. Unbeknownst to them, these two young hunters had become the center of a global rivalry and fan war. The world was on the verge of a new, legendary showdown.
A few days had passed, and the airport's frenzy had given way to a calmer atmosphere. Omer Jin-Hoo was trying to adapt to his new life, but a significant matter was on his mind: the name of the guild he was to establish. He consulted his shadow soldiers, but no creative ideas came to him. Their suggestions were either their own names or things that only appealed to themselves.In the midst of this confusion, the new commander, Clairael, stepped forward with a humble voice: "My King, how about naming the guild after your mother, Lady Tulay?"This simple yet meaningful suggestion had never occurred to Omer. Honoring his mother's name would be a great privilege for both him and his guild. His eyes lit up, and he smiled, saying, "That hadn't crossed my mind. Thank you for the suggestion, Clairael; I'm glad I added you to my army." This praise immediately drew jealous glances from the other shadow generals. Antaios and Neroth exchanged knowing looks, their competitive spirits flaring.The guild's name was now decided: the Aytul Guild. After the official announcement, thousands of hunters flocked to join this new and powerful guild. In a short time, the guild had gathered a wide range of talent, from E-rank to SSS-rank hunters. Its value grew rapidly, reaching an astonishing 100 trillion Won in just a few weeks.
Omer would sometimes send soldiers from his army to support the hunters in his guild, helping them clear challenging dungeons. Baran, in particular, proved the guild's strength by easily clearing an S-rank dungeon on his own. Everything was falling into place and proceeding normally when a news bulletin was released, one that would make waves across the world.
Chapter 4: The International Conference Invitation
Everything was proceeding normally when a flash news bulletin appeared on the TV during a morning family breakfast. The anchor's voice made an announcement that would excite the entire nation: "The list of names invited to the International Hunters' Conference organized by the World Hunters' Committee has been announced today."
Omer Jin-Hoo was having a cheerful breakfast with his family, listening intently to the news. The anchor began listing the world's most powerful hunters one by one.
USA: Travis Kane (Z-Rank Hunter)
UK: Arthur Bennett (SSS-Rank Hunter)
China: Xu Liangchen (National-Level Hunter)
South Korea: Omer Jin-Hoo (National-Level Hunter)
Italy: Lorenzo Romano (SS-Rank Hunter)
Brazil: Rafael Costa (SSS-Rank Hunter)
Germany: Markus Schneider (SS-Rank Hunter)
Japan: Hiroto Kurogane (Z-Rank Hunter)
Turkey: Yiğit Ertürk (Z-Rank Hunter)
France: Julien Moreau (SSS-Rank Hunter)
Mexico: Carlos Herrera (S-Rank Hunter)
Canada: Logan Frostbane (SSS-Rank Hunter)
In addition to this distinguished list, over 100 guild masters and their deputies were also specially invited. The conference would be held behind closed doors at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington.As the news continued, Omer's sister, İrem Jin-Hoo, came up to him and, in a cheerful voice, said, "Go scramble some eggs, we're hungry! Forget the conference." Her words softened the mood, leading to another playful argument among Omer's shadow generals. Neroth offered, "Young lady, I can do it instead of our King," while Ignarion retorted, "You? Don't make me laugh." They all burst into laughter in the warm family setting.
Tulay Jin-Hoo, their mother, called out from the table, "Come on now, don't let the food get cold! There's no other food!" Omer smiled and said, "As you command, Lady Tulay," and everyone happily continued with their breakfast. For a moment, the significance of the conference was overshadowed by this loving family moment