Chapter 241: Before the storm

*** United States CapitolFirst St SE, Washington, DC 20515, USA (Mystic Union top floor)

A large screen displayed a digital map of the world, marked with multiple red zones of their city. The atmosphere in the room was heavy, filled with high-ranking hunters and officials.

A woman stood at the center, arms crossed, her gaze sharp as she studied the data.

"The red zones are increasing faster than expected," one of the rankers said, his voice grim. "At this rate, we might not be able to contain them."

Another ranker sighed. "First, the beast activity spiked, and now dungeons are becoming unstable. If this continues..."

The woman spoke calmly but firmly. "That's why I'm returning to Korea. Now that the others have come back, there's no reason for me to stay here any longer."

Some of the rankers exchanged glances.