Chapter 134
Chapter 134
Civil Servant Hunter’s S-class Resignation Log – Chapter 134
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Happy New Year, everyone! On this first day of the new year, are you all enjoying yourselves? The moment youve all been waiting for over the past year has finally come around again!
January 1st. The special moment the entire world is watching! Its time for the ranking announcement!
January 1st, 6 p.m.
The entire nation, each enjoying the first day of the new year in their own way, gathered in front of their TVs.
This program, broadcast just once a year at this exact time, tallied up the achievements of Korean hunters over the past year and revealed the rankings.
Though it wasnt an official tally by the systemwhich made it a bit regrettable as it wasnt a precise measure of strengthno broadcast could captivate ranking obsessives more.
Everyone focused intently on the show, whether eating dinner or enjoying drinks.
Last year was truly eventful. So many things happened.
Twelve years agono, I guess its thirteen now? It feels like the first time so much has happened since then.
In particular, the Cheorwon Dungeon that plagued people for so long is finally gone. On this occasion, wed like to thank all the hunters who worked hard to clear it.
The two MCs bowed their heads, and the audience and panelists applauded. Some even shed tears of joy.
Alright, now lets get into the main event: the ranking reveal. As always, well announce from 100th to 1st place. Rankings are determined by cumulative achievements from last years activities.
This tally is based on official documents compiled by the Korean Awakener Management Association, and we swear to viewers that there was no pressure or corruption in the process.
With so much going on last year, there were plenty of new faces, huh? Thats made the rankings battle fierce.
Maybe thats why the audience ticket lottery was so intense this year. Everyone here grabbed an incredible stroke of luck.
Enough chit-chateveryones clenching their fists for us to get on with it. We wont pull any reveal in 60 seconds nonsense, so relax. Were revealing right now!
First, lets check 51st to 100th place!
The two MCs pointed to the massive screen behind the stage. There were expected names and hunters entering the rankings for the first time. Gasps and applause erupted from all directions with each reveal.
Not just non-awakeners, but awakeners themselves were likely glued to the broadcast. Higher rankings meant greater fame, more people seeking them out, and naturally higher value. For freelance hunters especially, it was an unparalleled opportunity.
Wow, its heating up right from the start. The most eye-catching part is how many new names there are.
Already this intense? What do we do? Im sweating from nerves myself. Dont get us wrong, folkswe didnt get the list early; this is our first look too.
Everyones yelling to hurry up with the next ranks. Got it, got it. Koreans are all about speed! Our country codes 82! On to the next batch!
Here are 31st to 50th place!
All hunters in the rankings were among the nations elite, but from here on, it was packed with guild masters leading Koreas top guilds. Their positions directly influenced their guilds popularity, ramping tension to the max.
Like the fifty hunters we announced earlier, these folks are no joke either.
Just seeing names pop up on screen is breathtaking. Congratulations to everyone in the rankings!
Overall, there were noticeable changes from last year. New hunters, dramatic risers, and plenty of fallers. Joys and sorrows intertwined for many.
Now, 11th to 30th place!
The most anticipated moment had arrived. Not just the audiencethe MCs held their breath too.
This year was packed with rookies. Really, really packed. Especially at the top. The stagnant top 15 rankings were about to flip completely.
14th. Irohan (S-rank)
13th. Yeon-hee (S-rank)
12th. Kang Han-seo (S-rank)
11th. Yoo Su-eun (S-rank)
As expected. The usual top-10 S-ranks had all been pushed out. It was anticipated, but seeing it hit hard, leaving the studio in stunned silence for a moment.
Th-that concludes 11th to 30th place.
Its the first time four S-ranks have been bumped out of the top 10.
Everyone knows why. Now, well reveal 10th place and up, one by one.
10th. Eun In-jae (S-rank)
9th. Han Su-eon (S-rank)
8th. Jung Ho-young (S-rank)
7th. Anonymous Challenger (S-rank)
6th. Joo Eun (S-rank)
People swallowed hard at the very last name revealed.
Joo Eun, leader of the nations top guild Yeongwon Guild, whod never left 2nd behind Song Han-nahed plummeted to 6th. Which meant 5th was...
5th. Song Han-na (S-rank)
Gasp! Ahem, cough.
The MC whod let out a loud gasp cleared their throat awkwardly. But no one called it a broadcast blunder. The shock was too overwhelming.
The immovable 1st, Song Han-na, had been pushed back alongside Joo Eun. Only one domestic S-rank hadnt appeared yet.
4th. Yoon Jae-hun (S-rank)
Athenas Yoon Jae-hun had finally surpassed Joo Eun and Song Han-na for the first time. Always rated below them, hed climbed by actively participating in the Cheorwon Dungeon raid.
No one could deny it, so everyone applauded in congratulations. With 1st-gen Awakener Song Han-na and 1.5-gen Joo Eun pushed back, 2nd-gen Yoon Jae-hun rising signaled a full generational shift.
Today is truly a day of shocks.
I cant believe it. Never dreamed Id MC the tally show on a day like this. Is this a dream?
No dream here. Hunter Yoon Jae-hun, heartfelt congratulations!
The two MCs clapped and offered their cheers too.
Now left were 1st to 3rdall claimed by the three new L-ranks. Though debuting half a year late, theyd cleared numerous domestic dungeons and even Labyrinth Floor 8, so topping the S-ranks was only natural.
The three L-ranks entering the top ranks was a given. But who took 1st? No one knows yet.
I bet many of you have been waiting for this exact moment. Curious? We wont torture you with a 60-second countdown! Revealing now!
Announcing 3rd place!
3rd. Seong Ja-rim (L-rank)
A short highlight reel of Seong Ja-rims feats played with the name. But there was a problem...
Hi there! Im the Saint who heals with holy DPS and leads everyone to salvation!
S-so, whats your name...
Seong Ja-rim. Nice to meet ya!
Seong Ja-rims rare camera time meant this was the only footage left.
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The studio, filled with shock and awe, turned ice-cold in an instant. There was no shortage of cool battle footage from fierce huntersnobody wanted this bizarre self-intro here.
The MC let out a big fake cough and swiftly moved on.
2nd! 2nd! Announcing 2nd place!
2nd. Kang Se-jun (L-rank)
Thankfully, his intro video was more sensible. Clips played of him heading alone to the Daegwallyeong Dungeon, standing before the Cheorwon Dungeon gate, and finally watching the gate close after the clear.
People teared up again, recalling that and joy.
That leaves just one for 1st place.
Even knowing whats coming, my hearts pounding. When will we see this again? An F-rank no one noticed rising to the top. Shes the goal and dream of every awakener.
The 1st place youve all been waiting for! The one whos cemented herself as Koreas top hunter! Revealing now!
1st. Yoon Se-ra (L-rank)
1st place. The word alone set hearts racing, and Headbang Yoon Se-ra had boldly claimed it. Fanfare blared as a slick montage of her feats replayed.
Her debut at the Seoul Forest Grade 2 Dungeon, dazzling L-rank growth at Cheorwon, world debut at the Grade 1 Japan Dungeon, and topping contributor in her first Labyrinth raid. Though no Cheorwon footage survived, it didnt matter.
Yoon Se-ra, clearing the most dangerous dungeons upon debut and joining the world-threatening Labyrinth clear. As the MC said, shed become every awakeners dream and goal.
Headbang Hunter Yoon Se-ra! Heartfelt congratulations on reaching 1st!
Cheers exploded with the MCs applause. The broadcast slowly recapped 1st to 100th before ending.
Not just Koreaother nations fixated on these rankings more than their own erupted in commotion.
And at that very moment.
Yoon Se-ra, whod ordered chicken after fuming at the beauty whod ruined her New Years mood...
......What the hell is this.
Shed been idly watching the TV and dropped her drumstick. Her eyes shook violently.