Aftermath

"So, Hunter Hyuk... You are telling us that you didn't kill the monsters, and that they disappeared mysteriously."

"Yes.. Chief Inspector... Like I told you before I was easily overpowered by the humanoid statue-like monsters, and I lost consciousness after hitting my head."

'He lost consciousness after hitting his head... hmmmm... The rescue team from the Association sure really find him unconscious on the ground... But his story doesn't coincide with his medical examination as no concussion or even the smallest form of head injuries was found on his head, or any other type of wounds.

His test were all good, the only problem was that he was in a comatose state for a few hours. My instinct is yelling at me that I am missing something very important. But may be I am simply overthinking, and he didn't undergo a second awakening and killed those monsters... Only the mana power detector can help us shed light on that issue.'

Jinchul who was resting his chin on his hands that were interlocked, as he stared at Il-hwang attentively before looking at Wunghee. As soon as their eyes met, Wunghee nodded his head and stood up with a black bag in his hands. He walked towards Il-hwang and stopped besides him. He then placed the bag on the bed to Il-hwang's right, and retrieved a device with a big purple crystal imbedded in it from the bag.

'This device... It has a high-quality mana crystal from a high rank mana beast imbedded into it... They must be thinking of using it to measure my mana power... Thank god... I didn't level up or use my stats points to increase my MP, or I would be in be trouble...

I already know the number that will show up after all, it is the same as during my first awakening... I still have a mana power of 45 which is least than the average mana power of 70 for an E-rank hunter.... In their eyes, I will still be trash.'

"Hunter Hyuk!.. Please, place your hand on the mana crystal."

Wunghee held the mana power detector on the palm of his right hand in front of Il-hwang that was still sitting, and a wireless remote-like device with a screen in his left hand.

"Like that.."

"Yeah... Thanks.."

On the screen of the other device, red number started to appeared, and final result be read as 45. There were no unit or any other kind of information displayed. The expression of Wunghee turned gloomy and his voice became cold.

"You can remove your hand now..."

He stared at Jinchul, and shoke his head from left to right. The latter had a look of disappointment, and sighed as he got up.

'From the behaviour of those two inspectors, I can already confirm that I was right... Now, that I considered trash in their eyes, they will not spare me even a second... But I can't let them go before talking about my hyung(Big brother).'

"Chief Inspector!.. Can you please tell me what when will the Association be conducting the funerals of Sung Jinwoo-Hyung and the other poor hunters, before going."

Jinchul stopped walking and turned towards him to stare at him with indifference.

"All the funerals will be performed in a week after we complete the investigation."

Il-hwang only bite his lower lip and clenched his fists as he started at the departing Jinchul and Wunghee.

'Those bastards only care about their reputations... They don't care about the family of the victims, they care only about their reputation... They are using the investigation as a diversion to not attract the attention of the media towards the Korean Hunter Association... That was to be expected in a world where strength means respect and money.

No.... Calm down Il-hwang!... Think rationally don't let your thoughts be clouded by useless hate... Don't become like those bastards that only criticizes others while forgetting all their good deeds. Did you forget that you have managed to live several times thanks to the intervention of the Association...

Also they are also suffering from the power struggles of politicians, and the guilds... They also suffered from constant criticism by the press and the population... The sole pillar of the Association is the Chairman Go Gunhee, who was once the strongest Hunter of Korean, and which no one can openly go against.'

Il-hwang stood still as he stared blankly at his hands, but quickly regained his composure. He took his backpack that he had left in the care of the association's staff, before entering the dungeon and they left it at the hospital for him on the day of the incident.

He removed his mobile phone and purse from it and then, he stored them in the right pocket of his jeans. He put his backpack on his back a few seconds later, and stepped out of the room. Then, he walked towards his left in the corridor after closing the door, until he reached a room at the end of the corridor.

[Knock... Knock....]

"You can come in..."

When he entered, Il-hwang was welcomed by Mr. Song Chi-Yul who was seated on his bed with his left arm wrapped in bandages. He was also wearing the light blue hospital clothing with his hair untied. He was very happy to see that Il-hwang was unharmed.

" How are you, Il-hwang?... I was sure that you would not make it, and I'm very happy that I was wrong."

"Thanks, Mr. Song... To be frank, I also thought that I would not survive that raid, and had already accepted my death... But fate has decided otherwise, and I must now try my best to repay my debts.."

Both Song Chi-Yul and Il-hwang suddenly became depressed, as the memories of the raid flashed in their minds. Il-hwang rapidly snapped out of his gloomy state, and stared seriously at Song Chi-Yul.

"Mr. Song... You were with Lee Joohee-noona before the rescue team from the association arrived... And you have even visited yesterday afternoon and this morning, I was told... So, how is she?..."

The expression of Song Chi-Yul darkened further as he stared at Il-hwang in the eyes.

"She is not well at all... Her mental state which you already know, was weak.... Hmmmmm..... How should I say it... She is not mentally fit anymore to even integrate normally in the society... The death of Sung Jinwoo has broken something in her that I fear will never be repaired....

I already told her that you were fine and could woke up at anytime like the doctor told me, but it was pointless.... She is already broken... She will be sent to a clinic specialized in mental health by the association, and I hope that she will one day recover.... These damn dungeons have gotten her... these things will also one day do the same with us, or worse.... much much worse..."