Soul Devourer Chapter 1 Episode 62 — Promotion

The next day, I woke up early as usual and picked at my breakfast while scrolling through my phone.

I’d cleared every A-rank dungeon in Tokyo as of yesterday, so I was trying to figure out my next move.

If I wanted more A-rank dungeons, I’d have to cross prefectural borders. If I wanted new skills, there were still a few untouched dungeons within the city.

While I was mulling it over—

Purururu~ purururu~ purururu~

(E/N: I'm always amazed by the amount of onomatopoeia Japanese language has. They're also cute!)

My ringtone went off. I checked the caller’s name and answered.

“Hello.”

“Good morning. This is Shimizu from the Hunter Guild. Your hunter rank has been raised from B to A. Congratulations!”

Perfect timing. Honestly, I figured it was coming soon.

“Thank you. If I’m A-rank now, that means I can challenge S-rank dungeons, right?”

“That’s correct. We’ll need to update your hunter certificate, so could you stop by the Guild once?”

“I’ll head there right now.”

“We’ll be waiting.”

I hung up, hurriedly finished breakfast, got dressed, and rushed out the door.

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“The update is complete. From today onward, you are officially an A-rank hunter, and you may challenge the S-rank dungeon.”

“Great! Then I’ll be on my—”

“Please wait, Matsubara-sama!”

My excitement must have been obvious because I instinctively tried to walk off, only to be stopped in a panic.

“…What is it?”

“Forgive me for asking, but… do you intend to challenge it alone, just like before?”

“Yes. I plan to try solo first. If it turns out too difficult, I’ll rethink my strategy then.”

“…Do you have plans to join a clan, preferably one led by an S-rank hunter?”

“I’m considering it.”

“In that case, it might be safer to challenge the S-rank dungeon after joining. To be frank… from the Guild’s standpoint, we would strongly prefer you to enter after joining a clan.”

“…”

“The Guild is fully aware of your abilities. You’ve cleared every dungeon solo, ended a Stampede alone, and risen through the ranks at a speed unprecedented in this country.”

“…”

“You are a future S-rank candidate. No, your current ability already places you on par with S-rank hunters. Losing someone like you would be a national loss. Everyone is hoping for the birth of a new S-rank hunter.”

“…”

“So please. Take a moment to reconsider.”

Honestly, it was annoying. I understood what she was saying, but that was their problem, not mine.

I want to challenge the S-rank dungeon as soon as possible, earn a ton of money, and get even stronger. I’m the one risking my life.

I don’t want my decisions dictated by someone else’s convenience.

And while they keep talking about risks, they’re forgetting something important.

If I clear the S-rank dungeon solo, Japan will join the list of nations that have conquered an S-rank dungeon.

It would mean a new S-rank hunter and a national achievement.

High risk, high reward. If you only fear risk, you’ll never touch the reward.

That’s why—

“I’m sorry, but my decision won’t change.”

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Current Status

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E/N:

Yuito might come off as cocky and overconfident but… He has the overwhelming strength to back up his argument.

By the way, this is the third chapter named Promotion 😂!

Stay tuned!

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