Chapter 61
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 61
Chapter Title: New Position Classifications
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"The rarity of special positions no longer holds value. Now that hunter awakenings have begun worldwide, truly insane monsters beyond our imagination will start popping up everywhere."
The positions proposed by Kim Tae-woong and Ham Dae-hee combined hunter ranks with their abilities.
H-Rank included Awakener, Taster, and Hider; A-Rank had Magical; B-Rank had Handler; and C-Rank had Muscular.
Kim Tae-woong continued his explanation while looking at the shared image on the screen.
"H-Rank is literally 'hot,' as in scorching hot! Ha ha! Oh, sorry."
Everyone chuckled at Kim Tae-woong's lame joke.
"Joking aside, think of H-Rank as the exception to ranks and grades."
Lee Ru-ri recalled that her own rank inside the gate had been H as she listened to Kim Tae-woong.
Exception felt like the perfect word.
She refocused on his words.
"These three positions require undergoing reawakening through an Awakener to find a suitable fit among the other three positions and participate in gate raids. Of course, they won't lose their main job, but they'll have to work a bit harder than other hunters."
Everyone nodded at Kim Tae-woong's words.
"Each rank is divided based on mana operation methods. A-Rank hunters are those who can skillfully wield mana operation itself. This includes those previously called elemental wizards or rare Sorcerers. Their abilities are determined purely by innate mana handling, so we placed them at the top rank."
He gulped down his cold tea and continued.
"Hunters who can't draw out high combat power with mana operation alone typically infuse mana into equipment crafted from monster byproducts for raids. B-Rank represents these folks. Magicals use gear too, but it's different from Handlers. Magicals pour out raw mana through equipment, while B-Rank uses mana-infused gear to beat monsters directly—pummel them up close, hurl the gear to smash, you get the idea, right?"
"Got it!"
"You explain it so entertainingly!"
"Heh heh, thank you. Finally, C-Rank—yes, as you all guessed, it's for those who bulk up and tank hits perfectly. They rely on their bodies. Infusing mana into gear is tricky, so many who struggle with it just flood their muscles with mana and charge! There are plenty now, and there'll be more. Through this reawakening... well, no need to bore you with details! That's it!"
Clap clap clap clap clap clap clap.
"If what you two said holds, then Han's weapon-type position subdivisions should fit even better. The rank position names are simpler now but highlight traits more sharply—worth proposing at the general meeting. Good work."
Kim Tae-woong shrugged and grinned sheepishly at Han Seung-woo's words.
Ham Dae-hee quietly scolded him to behave.
"The building you've come to is our Light Guild headquarters. The upper floors will mostly be guild member dorms, so anyone who wants one, just request and we'll assign rooms. The 120 guild members Ham mentioned will handle direct gate raids, but we also have plenty for administrative roles. We'll meet them soon in the hall. For our first meeting, we'll keep it light today. Looking forward to working together."
Han Seung-woo bowed again.
Clap clap clap clap clap clap.
The guild members filed out of the conference room.
Those wanting rooms followed Choi Si-jin to the office.
The core members, already assigned rooms, dispersed to unpack.
"Ru-ri's room is on the 22nd floor."
Han Seung-woo rode the elevator up to 22 with Lee Ru-ri.
Room 2202.
"Whoa, this blows the HQ guest room out of the water!"
"I have plenty of money."
"No... you brag like that?"
"Do you like the room?"
"Love it. How much rent for a place like this?"
"Probably nothing you'd have to pay."
"Why?"
"You already donated a huge sum to the guild. And from now on, this building runs on raid profits—your earnings, Ru-ri."
"Ah... the price of exploitation..."
"Correct."
"Well, use me as you like. Raids are always welcome."
Lee Ru-ri flopped onto the plush bed and continued.
"Gotta unpack first."
"Si-jin will bring it up soon."
"Oh, that's too much!"
Han Seung-woo ignored her, strode over, and opened the wardrobe opposite the bed.
"For raids from now on, wear the Light Guild combat suit we've prepared here."
"Clothes too?"
"Gotta look cool, right?"
"Hahaha! Seung-woo, you say stuff like that?"
"Probably Hurt's influence, but anyway, it effectively boosts unity."
"Material's top-notch."
"Made from high-grade monster byproducts. Boosts defense and natural recovery inside gates decently."
"Oho."
As Lee Ru-ri held a suit against herself in admiration, Choi Si-jin entered with her luggage.
"Ru-ri, special assignment—the room with the best view."
"Thanks, Si-jin!"
They all helped sort Lee Ru-ri's bags when Yang Jeong-hyun arrived with Jin Mi-seon and Baek Eun-an.
"Ru-ri!"
"President."
Jin Mi-seon and Lee Ru-ri hugged briefly, feeling each other's warmth, while Yang Jeong-hyun seated Baek Eun-an on the sofa.
Spotting them first, Jin Mi-seon spun Lee Ru-ri so she faced Baek Eun-an.
"Ru-ri..."
"Au...ntie."
Finally, the two embraced tightly and sobbed.
Everyone waited quietly for them to calm.
"I heard your memories are back. You okay?"
"Yes. Don't worry. And Auntie, it wasn't as tough as you think. Thanks to President."
"Thank you so much. How can I repay..."
Jin Mi-seon stopped Baek Eun-an from bowing to her.
"Ru-ri's such a good, pretty kid. I just wanted to look after her. Now I'll mooch off her a bit, so save the thanks."
Everyone smiled softly at Jin Mi-seon's joke.
Baek Eun-an turned back to Lee Ru-ri.
"Now I'm worried. Han Ho will target you."
"No need. We're not pushovers."
"Yes, Vice Chairman... Ru-ri, I want to stay by your side. Okay?"
"Of course!"
"Really?"
"Yes. But I won't see you often."
"Why? Am I a bother...?"
Han Seung-woo spoke to the crestfallen Baek Eun-an.
"Not that. Ru-ri's a gate raid addict—we barely see her ourselves."
Lee Ru-ri grinned at Han Seung-woo's words, and Baek Eun-an sighed in relief.
"Actually, we're more worried about you."
"Fair enough."
"Any other family?"
"No, I'm alone. After my sister and brother-in-law... I focused on finding Ru-ri and got divorced."
"Auntie..."
"How about living here at guild HQ? Facilities will be ready soon. Help with light tasks without burden, and assist caring for Ru-ri—we'd appreciate it."
"Really okay?"
Yang Jeong-hyun, chatting with Jin Mi-seon, chimed in.
"Perfect! Baek, you're mine then."
"Si-jin, assign Baek's room first. What time's the Yongsan HQ meeting?"
"Yes, Director. One hour."
"Probably set Inex Gate raid schedule today. Everyone, help Ru-ri adjust condition."
"Don't worry. I'll behave today."
Just then, a call from Han Eun-woo.
Han Seung-woo and Choi Si-jin rushed to Yongsan HQ.
"Oh, you're all gathered."
Lee Sang-chun and Kwon Dong-nyeon entered Lee Ru-ri's room.
Baek Eun-an beamed uncontrollably.
"Professor!"
"Long time. Came to see you since you're here."
"Professor Kwon, doing well?"
"Great seeing you. Let's meet often now."
Yang Jeong-hyun continued.
"Seung-woo suggested Baek help with guild work. She'll live here."
"Splendid."
"Wish I could offer tea, but nothing's set up yet..."
"Just a quick visit, no worries, Miss Ru-ri."
Ding.
"Hm? Tae-woong and Dae-hee want to talk. Professors, join us?"
"Sure."
Lee Ru-ri's group headed to the 6th-floor small meeting room.
Yang Jeong-hyun grumbled.
"Why the summon?"
"Something we couldn't open fully earlier."
"Vice Chairman went to HQ?"
"Yes. What's up?"
Kim Tae-woong displayed an image on the large monitor.
"The guild meeting data."
"One more hidden thing."
He switched screens.
In the image from the guild meeting—divided into A, B, C ranks with H at bottom—S-Rank Conqueror was now atop A-Rank.
"This?"
"Kept it under wraps on purpose."
Everyone nodded in realization; only Jin Mi-seon and Baek Eun-an looked puzzled.
"Auntie, President. Mine and Dad's position name is Conqueror."
"What's Conqueror...?"
"Known as monster-taming ability."
"Taming monsters? No clue."
"I can read monster info. And use their skills."
Jin Mi-seon asked in shock.
"That's possible?"
"We were stunned by Ru-ri's skills during the gate break. Not normal hunter skills."
"That's why Han Ho targeted our brother-in-law..."
Yang Jeong-hyun stared at the monitor.
"We must protect Ru-ri. With SS-grade monsters in Inex Gate, her ability is a lifeline. Without her, we couldn't have learned SS info on our own."
"Don't say that... makes me shy."
Kwon Dong-nyeon added to the blushing Lee Ru-ri.
"Ru-ri, have more confidence. Even vets like Sang-chun and I were amazed."
"Thank you."
Baek Eun-an and Jin Mi-seon proudly gripped Lee Ru-ri's hands from both sides.
Lee Ru-ri flushed deeper.
"Now you know? It's a proposal, but we must push these position names. Clean hunter classifications will help us less panic when real crazies appear—that's Taster and Awakener's take."
"Hider agrees."
"Joo-hyung!"
Baek Eun-an spotted Park Joo-hyung and rushed over, calling his name.
Park Joo-hyung entered carrying a heavy-looking shopping bag.
Kim Tae-woong asked curiously.
"What's that?"