After Yoon Chansu's chaotic interview ignited a global frenzy, humanity could not stop talking about the mysterious "man stronger than all Hunters." Meanwhile, every SSS-rank Hunter received yet another absurd mission: to don maid outfits and perform cover dances of famous girl-group songs in the middle of the city.
Naturally, Asher was delighted.
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Sitting cross-legged on his bed, the glowing System screen hovered before him.
"Alright… time to create some new skills."
He pondered for a moment. Offensive skills like fireballs or ice spears? Too boring. He wanted something ridiculous, something that would make people question whether reality itself was trolling them.
"It has to be something chaotic. Something that shouldn't exist." A mischievous grin spread across his face.
He raised his hand and confirmed the creation of two new skills.
[Skill Created: Curse of the Howling Dog]
Condition: Cast on a target.
Effect: Temporarily deafens the target while an endless, ghostly dog's howl echoes inside their mind.
[Skill Created: Summon Popcorn Monster]
Condition: Summon-type.
Effect: Calls forth popcorn-shaped monsters in unlimited numbers. When struck by physical or magical attacks, they explode into showers of steaming-hot popcorn.
"Perfect!" Asher clapped softly. "Now then… let's test them out."
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"System, open the nearest Gate."
Whirr—!
A faint glow shimmered, and an F-rank Gate appeared only a few hundred meters away. Still wearing his school uniform, Asher strolled out of his house as casually as if he were on his way to class.
The moment he stepped into the Gate, he was greeted by the familiar stench of mold and darkness. Soon, a pack of goblins emerged from the shadows.
"Time for some fun."
He cast his first skill.
[Curse of the Howling Dog]
BOOM!
A goblin collapsed instantly, writhing on the ground, clawing at its ears as its eyes rolled back. The phantom howl reverberating in its skull drove it into maddened convulsions.
Asher chuckled. "Beautiful. Works like a charm."
He then snapped his fingers and activated his second skill.
[Summon Popcorn Monster]
Pop!
A strange creature resembling a giant corn kernel materialized. It looked harmless—almost cute, even.
"Hm… how do I make you explode?" Asher mused. He reached out and poked it with a fingertip.
POOF!
The monster burst apart instantly, releasing a flood of hot, buttery popcorn that rained down in every direction. The goblins shrieked and scattered in chaos.
"Hahaha! Excellent!" Asher's laughter echoed through the dungeon. "Let's see how big I can take this…"
The Creator God had decided.
The Hunter world was about to become stranger—and far more entertaining—than ever before.