Robbery at the Hall of Hunters Museum

Suddenly, a loud noise echoed through the museum, followed by the crash of breaking glass. A group of masked robbers stormed inside, their movements swift and coordinated. Zero immediately assessed the situation—there were about ten of them, all wielding water-element abilities with impressive control.

"B-rank at best," Zero thought, his muscles tensing. He was about to move when, almost too conveniently, a team of A-rank hunters burst into the museum. They wielded air-element powers, their presence commanding as they engaged the robbers without hesitation.

Zero narrowed his eyes. "What perfect timing..." he muttered under his breath, suspicion creeping into his thoughts.

The battle was fierce but brief. The hunters skillfully overpowered the robbers, neutralizing them one by one. The museum echoed with the clash of elements—water surging and slicing through the air, countered by sharp gusts and powerful winds.

After a long and arduous fight, the hunters emerged victorious. The crowd erupted into cheers, chanting the hunters' names and even offering money in gratitude for saving their lives. Yet, while everyone else celebrated, Zero remained still, watching the scene unfold with quiet skepticism.

As the hunters escorted the captured robbers out of the museum, Zero turned to Mira. "Bye," he said simply. "We will meet again... if fate allows it."

Before she could respond, Zero slipped away, his eyes locked on the departing hunters. Something about their arrival, their powers, and the robbery itself didn't sit right with him. Without hesitation, he followed them as they disappeared into a secluded building.

Something was off.

And Zero intended to find out what.