Here's an Opportunity

While preparing information about the remaining contaminated Gates and how to deal with them, President Kang Man-Ki of the Hunters Association heard that the Hunters who had taken part in the criminal subjugation operation had returned. The moment he received the news, he headed straight down to the underground parking lot.

Inside the elevator, President Kang Man-Ki turned to his secretary and asked, "About Guildmaster Kim Ki-Rok's request—how's that going?"

"The investigation has just been concluded."

"Hmm."

Lee Chil-Sung had once been a promising rookie with a bright future, but was now an A-Class Awakened criminal who warranted caution. It would be a waste to lose someone with his talent, however, especially since the crimes he had committed were not that big of a deal. Fortunately, his true identity had stayed hidden under the alias "Black Mask" throughout all his criminal activities.

"Is there any record of murder, or any serious crime like that?"

"I've checked multiple times. There aren't any records of it. Some Hunters did end up hospitalized with injuries, but that's the extent of it," his secretary replied.

"Any other criminal history?"

"It has been confirmed that he was involved in various crimes with Awakened criminals. However, we didn't find any direct illegal acts on his part. If we really pressed charges, he'd be considered an accomplice under the category of aiding and abetting. Furthermore, it's been confirmed multiple times that he actually prevented murders by Awakened criminals who were with him at the time."

"So, Lee Chil-Sung, also known as Black Mask, is classified as an Awakened criminal but has not committed any major crimes?"

"That's correct."

"Any chance he can be persuaded to our side?"