Yeo Seong-Gu’s words caused a sudden uproar, and the fire in the reporters blazed even further. Other than Lee Jun-Kyeong, the other Hunters were bewildered by the situation and had tired expressions.

“Damn it… I want to rest…” one Hunter murmured.

These poor, hapless Hunters couldn’t even rest immediately after they risked their lives and returned from the gate. As for the Hunter Association, they seemed utterly taken aback, as if it was totally unexpected.

‘Looks like they still have yet to process the entire situation.’

The side characters had returned alive, and the expected main characters had died. They were confused as to how to act in response to the orders they had been given.

‘Looks like this confirms it.’

Lee Jun-Kyeong was now sure the Hunter Association had planned all of this. There was no reason for him to doubt himself. After all, this was something he had seen in the Demon King’s book.

At that time, again, Yeo Seong-Gu had gotten involved.

“The Hunters have returned after raiding a hell-like special gate!”

The bald man continued, “Shouldn’t we give them time to breathe? While you and the public all have a right to know what happened, there is still time. For now…”

He looked at the Hunters. They were exhausted, and there wasn’t a single Hunter who was uninjured.

“Let’s give a word of encouragement to the heroes who came back...