Soul Devourer Chapter 5 Episode 3 — The Fourth〘Hunting King〙
At present, I was visiting the Hunter Guild headquarters, seated on a reception sofa in the office, facing the guild master.
After that, I was able to get in touch without issue, and the guild master’s schedule happened to be open, so I quickly got ready and left the house.
And now, here I was.
“Hunter Matsubara. I’m glad to see you’re safe.”
The Guildmaster began with that, wearing a relieved expression, yet his gaze held a trace of caution.
“In China… well, did anything happen?”
“Sorry for the concern. I was clearing S-Rank dungeons day after day, getting excited and disappointed over the rewards, although… it would’ve been nice if that were all.”
When I answered jokingly, the guild master’s expression tightened.
“…Please tell me what happened.”
From his serious demeanor, it was clear he was genuinely worried about me.
Well, everything had already been settled. There was no reason to hide it.
I told him everything that had happened in China.
Right after clearing my first S-Rank dungeon, I was attacked by around a thousand hunters.
In the neon district, I was targeted by the criminal organization〈Vultures〉.
While sleeping at my hotel, I was ambushed by about ten assassins.
A large-scale assault by thousands of elite members of〈Kowloon〉.
Fierce battles against Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Dragon, each possessing Unique Skills.
And, a life-or-death battle with Haoran, one of the world’s strongest, a member of〘Hunting King • Regalia〙.
Until I finished telling everything, the guild master didn’t interrupt once, simply listening in silence.
“…That’s about it. In the end, I dealt with the chairman in China, and Jin-san is expected to take over as the new chairman. I think the Hunter Guild in China will become more stable going forward.”
After a moment of silence, the guild master let out a deep breath.
“To think such things happened… Our country may not be a major power, but to treat Hunter Matsubara like that… I cannot help but feel anger.”
But he soon lifted his gaze and continued in a calm voice.
“That said, if Hunter Matsubara has already handled everything, then there is nothing further for me to say.”
“Thank you. As far as I’m concerned, it’s already over, so I’d appreciate it if we leave it at that.”
“Even so…”
The guild master’s eyes fell to a document placed on the desk.
An official certificate proving that I had met the conditions of〘Hunting King • Regalia〙.
“To defeat not only ordinary hunters in China, but also〈Kowloon〉, and even〘Hunting King • Regalia〙… Without this certificate, I would still find it hard to believe.”
That was understandable.
But with China, a hunter superpower, acting as a witness, there was no room to doubt my claims.
“So, as I mentioned on the phone, I’d like to apply for recognition as a member of〘Hunting King • Regalia〙. If you have a dedicated appraisal item here as well, you’re free to verify.”
“Understood.”
The guild master nodded immediately.
“Personally, I am already convinced. However, this is a necessary step in the process…”
Saying that, he put on a monocle-like item and began examining my status.
“The subjugation of〈Brawling Monkey King〉, Hanuman, the title of〘Transcendent〙… both confirmed. As for solo completion, since Hunter Matsubara is not in a party, and the Chinese Hunter Guild serves as a witness, I see no issues.”
“…So that means?”
The Guildmaster smiled slowly.
“Yes. As of today, I officially recognize Hunter Matsubara as a member of〘Hunting King • Regalia〙.”
After a brief pause, he narrowed his eyes with deep emotion.
“To think the day would come when our country would produce a member of〘Hunting King • Regalia〙…I am deeply moved.”
“With this, Japan won’t be looked down on by other countries anymore.”
When I said that, the guild master gave a slightly troubled smile.
“However… becoming a member of〘Hunting King • Regalia〙may make it difficult for other countries to accept you. You are a being capable of destroying a nation alone, so every country will have no choice but to act cautiously.”
“I see. That’s another side of it.”
I shrugged.
“Well, we’ll deal with that when the time comes. As long as they don’t make a move, I’ll just quietly clear dungeons and head home.”
“…Understood.”
After finishing my meeting with the guild master, I headed straight home.
And then-
At the hour when office workers return home and families gather around the dinner table, it was announced nationwide through the Hunter Guild, on television and various media outlets.
That Japan had gained its own〘Hunting King • Regalia〙and the “World's Fourth〘Hunting King〙”.
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