Second Piece~ Final!

[Seoul, Korea]

Inside a tall single-winged building sat four people. This building was situated in the center of Seoul with various important figures residing near this particular building. The one is responsible for matters relating to the most concerning issues.

The Hunter Association.

Inside a radio jammed room where no surveillance could trespass without a single authority's permission, could be seen some silhouettes that could be counted as assets of the country.

"So basically his single summons could wipe out all of you anytime it wanted but despite having so much potential he never showed up anywhere in public and played from the shadow, right?" The chairman Go Gun-Hee had a contemplating look on his face as he asked. It was only some minutes since the Korean team returned but since their condition changed bare margin, the chairman asked for immediate reports.

"Yes, Chairman. As absurd as it sounds, this is the reality. We have experienced the power of that mutant creature firsthand. That sheer strength and mana was something I have faced for the first time, yet a single person was able to overwhelm it like it was a child's play. Not to mention he was able to summon it back to life before I guess that thing completely died." Choi Jong-In said with a sigh. There wasnt a single drop of exaggeration in his words, but only true amazement and.....admiration too.

Except for him, there was another 'S' rank who belonged to the same guild as Choi Jong-In.

"So how do we see him? As just a notable figure or maybe threat?" Go Gun-Hee was quite concerned given the unbelievable amount of information he got from one of the senior-most hunters of the nation.

"Ah...can I have a say in this?" Before the red-haired could have replied in denial, the woman sitting beside him suddenly grabbed their attention.

"I think you should hunter Cha". With an amused smile appearing on his face, Hunter Choi asked her to speak.

Ignoring the grin on her guild master's face, she looked toward the person whose fragrance she found pleasant enough to be around. But it wasnt comparable to the delicacy she found on Jeju Island.

" I think he won't do anything against us in the future. From what I observed he just wants to have a laid-back life and hunt in the dungeon. If it wasnt for it then I highly doubt Mr. Shigeo would have left that talented person still under a shroud. " Go Gun-Hee rested his chin on his adjoined fingers which were further kept on the table.

"It's not just concerning for our country hunter Cha". There was a confused look on her face as she heard him.

" What do you mean sir?"

"It's not about Korea or Japan. From what I can see that much power is enough to get turned against humanity. I just hope he has such a person around who could make him feel loved and needed. " With a sigh, he concluded. There was a faint memory flickering through his eyes, which anyone could see if one looked closely.

*Bzz*

A barely audible buzz came from the pocket of the person standing just behind the chairman.

Taking out his phone he excused and picked it up before disconnecting it within mere ten seconds.

Without binding himself with formal decency, Woo Jin-Chul leaned forward and whispered the content he heard through the phone to the oldest one in the room.

Immediately the eyes of the chairman, opened wide as he heard the piece of information, making the two hunters in front of him quite anxious.

"It seems that you won't get the chance to rest, at all hunters. There is an urgent matter to look at. " With a frown Go Gun-Hee spoke.

"What happened Chairman Gun-Hee?"

"A rift has opened in the middle of Seoul".

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" I told you both not to push yourself and yet..." While rubbing the ashen marks from Fubuki's cheeks Subaru spoke in a heavy tone.

It took him half an hour to clear out the scene and turn every fallen knight into his shadow army. It was quite a surprise to note that he could bring a soulless corpse back to life too.

(A/N: Goddess blessing grants him limitless necromancy skill.)

Since the slash in the air was continuously bringing down the knight, Subaru made a void just beneath the rift which would directly send the pouring monster to an endless world. He did like 'A' rank knights in his army but he wanted quality over quantity, so after having a decent amount of them, he decided to get rid of other knights.

"Hehe~"

"Don't giggle mom. I am worried here!"

"That's the whole reason I am a happy baby~." Rubbing her head a little roughly Subaru complained through his eyes. But the other party took it as a sign of affection and started purring like a cat.

"Okay now let's go. I have already taken care of the injured, so you both can rest well." They both just nodded with a happy smile plastered on their face. Subaru shook his head before teleporting them to the apartment.

Just after a minute, he appeared back again on the battlefield but not in the same spot but somewhere else. A person was panting heavily in front of Subaru with his weight handled by his blade. The person was quite torn from places showing how fiery the fight he have gone through was.

"I thought you died".

" Oh, Subaru Nishimiya. You are here." Despite being in this condition, the glow from his face didn't fade a single cent. Subaru sighed and replenished the injured one with his spell.

"So what now? You never got your revenge, do you?" Subaru asked as he knew Kyojuro never made it to the rift because of the number of enemies.

"But I will. The creature I am longing for is still present around the plains, I can sense it." Subaru raised his brows but before he could ask anything he felt the mana coming from the foreign substance present on Kyojuro's neck.

But it wasnt the reason for Subaru's amazement. Subaru's attention was pulled as he sensed a similar kind of energy surging from a faraway place that he didn't anticipate before. He knew this particular signature of mana wasnt coming from the rift nor from any corner of Japan, but somewhere nostalgic.

"I think I might help you."

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[10 minutes ago]

It was the time when Subaru went home with his two lovers in his arms. An unusual event unfolded on the streets of the capital of Korea. It didn't too long for the observing devices to perceive its presence. The hunters were already on their way to guard the surrounding with available high-rank hunters arriving to fight against the possible calamity.

It was truly a dark period for humanity. First Jeju Island left a deep scar on the public sense of reliance, then the unexpected rift appeared in Japan, and now this. But who could they complain to?

Despite being in a mourn for his friend's death, hunter Baek reported as soon he could and arrived near the scene. Apart from him, the other four 'S' ranks who participated in the Jeju Island were also standing on the front lines.

Cold sweat was dripping down their foreheads of Hunter upon remembering the condition of Japan, but they never let it show on their faces. Everyone knew what disaster had befallen Japan since both times a rift was opened in past. And it was no denying say, that in manpower, Korea was lacking behind its neighboring country.

It took 2 minutes for Association, to identify the disturbance in gate observers, 5 minutes to deploy hunters, and another 3 minutes for them to get into position. As unreal as it sounds, Korea has that level of proper functioning when it comes to unexpected dungeon breaks down.

"It's starting". In a low tone, the glass-wearing mage muttered under his breath as he as well others saw the ripple erupting from the other side of the rift.

Soon, a flashy thunder roared before two figures walked side by side, from the rift.

They both had a similar size with one of them somewhat bulkier than the other one. They both were wearing similar knight suits like those who were massacred in Japan, except for the quality of their armor. One of them had black shining armor with a trident crown adorning the helmet. The other one had a similar kind of design but was white dyed.

Their size was comparatively bigger than normal humans, almost similar to an orc but their walking posture was truly human-like.

There was a strange kind of energy oozing out of them, which was somewhat pressurizing the hunters beneath it, but not to the point where it could force them to waver.

[Ohho. Treats upon arrival. Not bad! Not bad!]

A mechanical voice resounded which no one seemed to understand. However, their guards never laid down. Every mage had their spell brewed and ready to expel, with each fighter ready instance for fierce combat. However...

[Huh?]

[I-I-Impossible!!]

...it seemed that no one had to let their hands dirty on the battlefield because of the appearance of an unexpected person.

" Isn't he..."

"Yeah, he is the one from Jeju Island".

" How the fuck...!"

What appeared that pulled the attention of every person on the field as well off the field was a single figure. Descending slowly, with his black jacket floating lightly in the air, what seemed was a young adult with raven hair and cold blue stones staring down at a single spot. His face expressed no emotions, just endless coldness was surrounding him.

No one dared to talk when he has reached a reasonable height. Even the gulping sound of various passive guard hunters passed soundlessly.

The unbelievable site was of both rift knights to behold. Those two creatures were no different from the hunters, standing dead silent.

"It seems your strategist is rather foolishly straight-minded to devise such a simple plan." Subaru's voice echoed, sending a shiver to various people in the audience.

[Yo-You dares to insult our QUEEN!!!]

A scream followed Subaru's words which came from one of the knights who suddenly started releasing his intent, making numerous low-rank hunters nearby, faint in a fret.

"Ah, I am tired of this". Sighing Subaru snapped his fingers and suddenly golden frames drew around the two knights. Upon noticing the unexpected barrier formation the two otherworldly, tried to escape.

" Nah you can't".

[Chain of Suppression] As the name suggests, the golden chains bind anything or anyone in a tight grip that couldn't be breached by any kind of magic.

[Guh! My curse marks aren't working]

[You dare lay your filth on us. The chosen knights by the supreme one! You will pay for this human]

The barking continued until the cage-like barrier surrounded the two. It was no ordinary barrier that barely anyone could observe.

"Pleasure meeting you again hunters" Turning his head toward the 'S' ranks he greeted them taking a little longer second, on a certain person, and got a smile as reciprocation.

"Hunter Subaru. Never thought we would meet again so soon.". Baek Yun-Ho greeted back with his hand raised for a wave which Subaru took thoughtlessly.

"Can I ask you to direct my words to the chairman? Since I have got those things in here..." Gesturing toward the two caged impatient beings, he continued, "I would like to go through proper procedure".

Before a reply could form, a voice attracted their attention toward it.

" You can proceed Hunter-nim." Walking in a black three-piece suit, appeared an orange-haired handsome man.

"I have already taken permission from the chairman so you don't have to worry. You already are helping more than we could ask hunter-nim, so at least let us handle these small matters". Subaru raised his brows on this remark.

" Nice meeting you here Chief Woo Jinchul.". Astonishment was visible on the young man's face before he returned Subaru's gesture with a shake.

"It's surprising that you know me hunter-nim". Remembering the feat Subaru had achieved in a single day and what he did something like on a whim right now, Jinchul had have built a very high image of Subaru in his mind.

" Korea is like my home. So isn't it natural to know those people who are protecting it?" With a smile, Jinchul nodded wordlessly.

"Well, I would like to have a conversation over a coffee afterward, but first..."

"Ah. Sir hunter, will it be fine for me to be involved in the interrogation? I have been asked to witness it by myself." Woo Jinchul said as he took out his black glasses.

"Um...sure. I just hope you dont regret having lunch today". Jinchul didn't reply but he was sure, that nothing could push him to that edge where he couldn't hold himself. He has gone through numerous battles and interrogations before, which he found extremely gruesome, so he was pretty confident.

'I think hunter Subaru has taken me lightly huh.' Shaking his head Jinchul followed Subaru and suddenly all four figures got covered in black smoke.

...

[After 20 minutes]

" UWWAGH!!"

"Told you. " Subaru sighed and helped Jinchul to get back on his feet. Just some minutes of special treatment of the two inhumane made the tough surveillance chief throw up in disgust.

And it wouldn't have a difference for almost anyone who has seen the way Subaru Subaru asked questions.

And fortunately, he didn't have to use much energy before he got to know everything.

Dropping Jinchul out of the barrier, Subaru disappeared from his spot after putting the two unconscious knights in his vault.

The place where Subaru reappeared wasnt Korea nor Japan but somewhere other than his homeworld. A place where space and time seemed distorted and common beliefs fading away.

The interior of the rift was just like any normal dungeon except for the surrounding space where the single path was hanging in mid-air. The surrounding was dyed white as it would suck any soul which comes in contact with it. Subaru wasnt much concerned about it as he already made his counter plan.

He was more focused on the energy rushing toward him, from the very end of the path. Inviting him like a sweet deadly poison and alluring his whole existence just to jump forward and let himself get swallowed.

'Finally, I have come to meet you.'

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A/N: This arc is nearing its completion with the last harem member joining the fray. Even if I say last, it isn't set in stone. Some of you might feel that he doesnt have struggled against his enemies but when a person already has yandere to deal with, I guess it's not good to let him use the power of friendship right?

Anyway, I hope you guys are liking the story. Just throw a comment to show your appreciation.