As soon as the door opened to reveal who was coming, not a single eye escaped staring at the entrance. Oliver began to walk in.
Tap tap tap.
Silence.
Everyone stared at Oliver who was walking towards the group of top ranked hunters. There are no blinking eyes when they see it. There was not the slightest gap in him. He is the strongest in the world. No one doesn't know his name. He is the proof of the perfection of a man. Oliver.
But what made them unable to look away was because of Hyun. The news of the candidate, which Oliver brought to his banquet for the first time, made everyone feel thirsty for curiosity.
The figure in their minds is a hunter who looks very strong. But the fact that the candidate is 17 years old and has only been a hunter for 6 months, shatters the shadow in their minds.
"What is the person? He looks ordinary?"
"Hm, I think he must have something so Oliver glanced at him"
"I don't know, I think Hyoma is the one who deserves to be the next Oliver"
Whispers of conversation filled the hall. Although Hyun couldn't hear clearly enough, he was sure that they were talking about him.
Oliver continued walking over to Lumiere. "Finally you came, mister Oliver"
Coming from the upper hunter's place, Jeremy greeted Oliver.
"It's an honor for me to be able to attend this welcome," Oliver shook Jeremy's hand.
"Here, mister" Jeremy invited Oliver to join.
"Hyun, go with Lumiere to the young hunter's place there!" Oliver let go of Lumiere's grip and pointed to the large table across from the top-tier hunter's desk.
The welcome in the hall, divided into several large tables according to the ranking. Young hunters are no exception. Hyun was placed in another golden generation. Hyun joined Lumiere and walked to the table provided. The faces of the faces sitting there were the young hunters that Hyun had read about before. Seeing it in person turned out to feel very different from just a piece of paper.
A girl with an asian beauty who was on his left seat stepped up and walked towards Hyun.
"Are you teacher Sylv's disciple?!" The girl smiled. Hyun could feel a sharp gaze directed at him from behind the girl.
Hopefully I can get through this day smoothly, hope Hyun.
Master spirit!
The girl in front of him reached out.
Remember Hyun! be professional!
Returning his smile, Hyun shook Lan Yi's hand. "Right, you can call me Hyun"
"Wow, my name is Lan Yi! greetings to you—" Lan Yi's excited voice made the two immediately the center of attention.
"Ahem!" Jeremy reminded from across the table. Realizing herself making a fuss, Lan Yi scratched the back of her head that wasn't itchy, smiling clumsily. Hurrying Lan Yi back to her seat to Lili's right.
She pushed back Hyun's chair, inviting him to sit down. "Thank you" Hyun nodded his head for Lan Yi's help and helped Lumiere to sit to his right.
In the large table, there are 9 chairs surrounding it, including Hyun and Lumiere. From his left side, sat Lan Yi. Followed by Lili, Hyoma, Jean, Dmitri, Reiji and Katlyn who sat on Lumiere's right side.
The chair in front of him, faced directly with the three strongest young hunters today, Hyoma, Jean and Dmitri.
Jean in front of him, sat with his legs crossed and placed both palms on his knees. His golden eyes smiled at Hyun.
Politely, Hyun, who was staring at Jean, returned her smile. Try to be friendly.
"Sheep or wolf..." John murmured.
What did he say?
On his right side, Dmitri supported his cheeks with his left hand resting on the arm of the chair. He crossed his legs with the right side on top. His face was shady, staring at the wine he was shaking with his hands. As well as a classic-style chair with a high back, making it look like a cold prince.
Maybe if you fantasize about a prince, Dmitri is a figure who deserves it.
On Jean's left side, Hyoma sat politely, typical of eastern customs. His sharp black eyes and long back hair are ponytailed, adding a sense of mystery and coolness at a glance. His face is handsome alluring, making Hyun unconsciously fall into his charm.
Compared to him, my face was probably like a ferret.
Aware of Hyun's gaze, Hyoma looked back and lowered his head. Greeting and respect. Not wanting to be caught staring at him for long, Hyun replied with the same greeting.
He really has an aura as the next Oliver.
With black suits lining their bodies, making them look more and more like a prince in the real world.
Despite being silent with each other, each of them had gotten to know each other quite well. Except for Hyun who has just become a hunter and doesn't have any experience with socialization like this.
The microphone sound is turned on. All eyes were on Jeremy who was standing on a podium. "First, I, as the chairman of the world hunter association, would like to thank you for your availability to fulfill the invitation we sent,"
Jeremy was silent, looking at the guests.
Hyun listened to his speech which he thought was very cool. Those at his desk also looked focused and enjoyed the words of the chairman of the world hunter association.
Next to him, Lumiere tried to reach for a strawberry cake. "Egghh..." her little arms were seen reaching the limit to pick it up. Very funny. Hyun smiled knot.
Hyun took the cake and gave it to Lumiere. "Thank you oppa" Lumiere smiled accepting the strawberry cake. In the midst of the crowd of people focused on Jeremy's speech, Lumiere casually ate her strawberry cake. Because of most creams, some dirty her mouth and hands. Hyun took the tissue provided beside the plate and cleaned the rest of the cream on Lumiere's face and hands.
"That's it..."
Eh?!
Seeing Hyun's confused expression, Lan Yi chuckled. "He just said hello and some cool words!" whispered Lan Yi.
"Ah, thank you" Hyun replied to her whisper. "But, after this, what we are doing?" asked Hyun with an innocent face.
Making Lan Yi even more restrained from laughing.
Sighh, master must not have read the rundown sent by hunter Oliver, did you?!
"Ha ha.."
After that, Lan Yi explained the activities afterwards. In the form of hospitality and a place for mutual cooperation between adults. And we as young hunters who are brought, can be a tool to establish business relationships.
Hearing Lan Yi's explanation, Hyun felt stupid. You can't read anything about this welcoming event. No, even Hyun didn't know that there was an event like this. The sound of music flows beautifully. At the end of the hall, a classical band showed off its skills. The tone is calming, making the friendly atmosphere even more lively.
"See you tomorrow, Hyun!" Lan Yi and Lili left. It seemed like their master was calling.
Those who were sitting at the same table one by one left. Hyun and Lumiere are still having fun with their food. Experiencing foreign cuisine was an amazing experience for Hyun. Lumiere next to him is also seen enjoying her cake.
"Your name is Hyun, isn't it?!"
Hearing his name mentioned, Hyun raised his gaze, looking for where his voice was coming from. It turned out to be from Jean who was standing watching him.
"There was no need to answer" Jean stopped Hyun who opened his mouth to introduce himself. "I just want to see what Oliver's candidate hunter looks like, already!"
Without further ado, Jean just left. Leaving Hyun a little confused. "It seems like the world hunters have unique personalities..." He continued his meal.
At the opposite table, Oliver was seen busy with his colleagues. Until the food runs out, Oliver is still talking. Lumiere who was sitting next to him began to feel bored because there was no doll of her favorite.
"Hey little girl, you look bored. Want to see some magic tricks?" It's Reiji.
Lumiere seems to be interested in magic games. Seeing her sparkling eyes.
"Good!" Reiji started playing some magic tricks with the tools around him. Starting from turning a tissue into a flower, bending a spoon, playing coins and several other magic tricks. Not only Lumiere is fascinated, Hyun is also dissolved in Reiji's game.
Lumiere clapped her hands shortly after Reiji's magic show was over. Hyun beside her also joined, amazed to see his magic tricks. Reiji bowed as if he were a real magician in gratitude for his reaction.
"Friends!" Lumiere reached out her hand. Ask to shake hands.
At first, Reiji was confused. But soon he received Lumiere's small handshake. "Friend!" Reiji replied with Lumiere's smile.
After that, Hyun was talked to by Reiji. Just like Hyun, this was also the first time Reiji had come to the world hunter meeting. Because of those similarities, their chats flowed talking about various things.
All the talk here is in English. Although Hyun had only been studying for a month, he was quite able to understand what the hunters were saying. It is also assisted by the system as a translator and native.
The next event just flowed. Starting from Hyoma and Reiji who said goodbye, Oliver came after finishing his business and also Hyun who had to greet some of the hunters who came to him. Seeming tired, Oliver held Lumiere in his arms. Several times Lumiere also evaporated, signaling her time to rest. But since the show wasn't over yet and there were still a few hunters who wanted to say hello, Oliver put Lumiere to sleep in his arms.
Hyun felt that the hunters who came to him were just looking for an opportunity to get close to Oliver. Maybe because Hyun was a young new hunter, they thought they could take advantage of him. Even though he had to put on a friendly face because they was in front of Oliver.
There was nothing special about the welcome event. However, it was a good experience for Hyun's development. Not only fighting monsters, but also fighting human selfish desires is no less important.
Being professional, establishing and maintaining relationships, and building a reputation are important for top-ranked hunters. It's not just about power, but also influence. The event went quite smoothly. Some invited guests also started to leave the hall. Making the hall look more spacious. Classical music still echoes.
Somewhere.
"Get rid of you, clown!"
"Come give me a place to see the show! I'm so bored, you know?!"
Lucifer gives space to Satan.
"Haa... As long as you don't interfere with my plan"
"Good~"
In front of them, a hologram screen shows the atmosphere inside the dungeon.
"Mammon is so cool to be able to create something like this!" Satan was astonished to see how the monsters and nature were within.
"Ha ha ha! of course this is my idea as a perfect being"
Lucifer proudly shook his shiny black hair. Of course, Satan felt a bit goosebumps. But because he was a clown whose job it was to please others, Satan praised Lucifer's brilliant idea. "Good! Very good! You're a genius, Lucifer! So, when will you carry out this plan?"
The monsters looked silent. Waiting for the hunters to enter only to be destroyed. They look calm but full of strength. What's even cooler is that the monsters is in the place that suits them best. Like an architect with his masterpieces.
"Tomorrow, after the hunters finished fighting"
Satan nodded, eating the popcorn he had brought earlier.
"But I'm still curious, how can Mammon create a dungeon complete with this monsters?"
Lucifer took some from Satan. "You don't know? it was because Mammon was—For a while..."
Lucifer's phone rang. It's from Mammon.
"What about the plan?"
"Hahaha my plan is the most perfect!"
"It's nice to hear it"
"Eh, what's the noise there?"
There were some sounds like children playing.
"Ah this? I'm picking up Evi from school"
"Alright then, see you at the next meeting"
"Alright, Mammon" Lucifer closed his phone.
"What's wrong with your face, clown?!"
There was an expression of Satan's confusion."Shouldn't you be able to speak through telepathy? What the hell is that phone? And why does it ring?!"
Luicfer shook his head concerned. "Stop being an old-school, you clown! This is what is called following the trend"
"Remember this word of Lord Lucifer, culture is a form of the dirty beauty of human civilization"
Hearing Luicfer's wise words, Satan's mouth is full of popcorn. "Do I have to have one?"
Luicfer smiled proudly, "then, this is what I Mr. Lucifer recommends!" while showing several models of mobile phones.
On Mammon's side, "how's your school, Evi?"
Evi smiled in Mammon's arms. "Everything is good, Evi likes it!"
"Great! But remember, don't eat too much! they're not our targets, okay?!"
"Suree, Mammon!"