Chapter 352
Hunters typically hunted in Fissures one rank lower than their own. They also preferred to hunt in Fissures already cleared by the Hunter’s Bureau or local Fissure Management Divisions. The reason for this was simple: it was safer that way. It reduced the risk of injury or death.
The same applied to the second-year Class A students at the Academy. There were some variations, but on average, their abilities were comparable to B-rank Hunters. The problem was that the newly formed Great Fissure near the temple, called the Ogre’s Tomb, was an A-rank Fissure. Moreover, it was a completely unexplored area that hadn’t even been mapped by the Hunter’s Bureau.
“Well, I just thought it’d be nice if everyone came. If you don’t want to come with me, you don’t have to,” Yong-Yong said as his expression relaxed, but the playful look from earlier was completely gone. Still, he wasn’t angry.
At that moment, the students wondered if this was really the same Yong-Yong they had been playing with so far.
Yong-Yong added, “At the end of the day, it’s your decision. I can’t force you. Honestly, it’d be much easier for me to handle it alone rather than bringing along a bunch of deadweights. So for me, this actually works out.”
There was a hint of derision in his voice.
Who wouldn’t feel insulted by being called a burden? For Hunters, in particular, it was an especially demeaning remark. Yet no one could refute it. The one saying this to them was none other than a dragon, and a Drogon Lord at that.
Yoon-Hee got up, trying to break the heavy atmosphere.
“U-uh, guys, what Yong-Yong is trying to say is...” She trailed off in confusion, as Yong-Yong’s voice echoed in her mind
—Give me one minute, Yoon-Hee.
She glanced around, realizing that no one else seemed to hear it. Then, Karsiel gently took her wrist and smiled. Yoon-Hee slowly sat down again.
Yong-Yong asked the group, “Didn’t you all say you wanted to join Behemoth or Icarus after you graduate?”