Chapter 7: The Day When It All Started
Early in the morning, more than ten thousand people gathered for the grand ceremony. They filled the vast street leading to the Association's main building.
Soldiers and hunters assembled to welcome me. The rooftops of nearby buildings were secured by armed guards in case demons attacked during the event.
I stood on a slow-moving carriage, gliding through the street as the crowd cheered. Their eyes were filled with hope—hope that they had placed in me.
I was their future.
So this is what it feels like to be a hero.
I was dressed in a set of light black armor, with a long red cape draped over my back. Why black armor?
Simple—because light metal absorbs a hunter's blood, reinforcing it and making it more durable.
"Thank you for your patience, citizens!"
A voice echoed through the carriage's speakers, addressing the entire audience.
"Today, you witness the rise of a new legend—the first and only SSS-rank hunter stands before you! Many call him the Miracle Child, but in the military, he is known as humanity's ultimate weapon. With his power, we can finally rid the world of demons. With his help and the support of our neighboring nations, the demons will have no chance of survival!"
His words were both a declaration of humanity's strength and a warning of war to the demons. The Association was certain that humanoid demons were among the crowd, listening closely.