The news of the secret global Hunters' meeting couldn't stay hidden for long. Within just a few hours, the story of the new skills—seemingly useless but immensely powerful—spread across social media worldwide. People reacted with curiosity, amusement, and frustration, feeling that the Hunters were no longer serious about protecting the world.
Meanwhile, Gates began appearing abnormally all over the world. Gates that used to appear once or twice a month were now popping up almost daily, and the monsters spilling out from them were growing increasingly stronger. Low- to mid-rank Hunters had to work tirelessly to control the situation.
In the office of Kim Ji-hoon, Vice-Head of the Hunter Center, he sat with his head in his hands, stressed out. Reports from around the world were filled with injuries and Gates on the verge of collapse.
"Damn it! What the hell is happening to the system?!" Kim Ji-hoon muttered in frustration.
He glanced at Kim Hyun-woo, standing silently beside him. "Hyun-woo… you have to use that new skill."
Kim Hyun-woo hesitated. "But, Vice-Head… the skill, 'Dance of the Wind'…"
"It's the only skill we have! If we don't use it, the monsters in the Gates will break free uncontrollably," Kim Ji-hoon said firmly.
Hyun-woo nodded in understanding. He knew well that if he didn't follow orders, the situation would only get worse.
Elsewhere in the city, Asher was walking home from school with a satisfied smile. He knew very well that the chaos unfolding in the Hunter world was entirely his doing.
The mayhem is about to arrive, he murmured to himself.
As he was about to cross the street, he noticed an elderly woman about to be struck by a car. With superhuman speed, Asher dashed forward and saved her safely.
"Thank you so much, young man," the old woman said, her voice trembling. "If it weren't for you… I would've been in serious trouble."
Asher smiled gently. "It's nothing… I'm just doing what I should."
The woman studied his face carefully, and in that instant, she smiled knowingly. "You… are the one who brings color to this world, aren't you?"
Asher was slightly taken aback that she seemed to know about him, but he didn't respond.
"Don't worry… I'll keep it a secret," she said with a mysterious smile. "Sometimes, having unexpected things happen… is a good thing."
Asher watched the old woman walk away, curious. He had never imagined that someone could perceive his true identity, yet he felt entertained by it.
This world… is truly full of interesting stories, he thought. It's time to add even more fun.