A Visit to the Academy & a Secret Mission
Night had fallen over Hunter City, the cold wind carrying the scent of metal and dust from the vast training grounds. Inside a small restaurant, Dzeth, Hwang, Akanza, and Syiro sat together, enjoying their meal and conversation.
"Dzeth, it's rare for you to spend time with us like this," Hwang said, sipping his drink.
Dzeth smirked slightly. "I've been busy. But tonight… I have something planned for you all."
The three of them exchanged glances, confused.
"What do you mean?" Akanza asked.
Dzeth raised an eyebrow. "Would you like to visit the Academy of Grade S?"
Their eyes widened in shock.
"What?! The academy where all Grade S Hunters gather?!" Hwang was stunned.
"Are you serious?!" Syiro covered her mouth in disbelief.
"That place isn't open to just anyone," Akanza said suspiciously.
Dzeth nodded. "But I can take you in… as my guests."
Without hesitation, they set off for the Academy of Grade S.
When they arrived, they were left in awe. Towering buildings with ancient mystical carvings, massive training fields, and an atmosphere brimming with overwhelming energy surrounded them.
"This… is incredible," Hwang whispered.
But the moment of admiration was cut short when Dzeth received a secret message from the Leader of Grade S Hunters.
"This is strange…" Dzeth muttered.
"What is it?" Syiro asked.
Dzeth read the message, his face turning serious.
"Dzeth, something is wrong in the academy. I keep hearing strange voices while grading the students' marks. There may be a traitor among the Hunters… or perhaps a Cursed Being is lurking here."
•From: _____•
Dzeth clenched his fist. "I have a secret mission. And I want you all to come with me."
His friends hesitated but eventually nodded.
Carefully, they infiltrated the Academy's old archives.
There, they discovered classified documents ancient texts discussing the origins of the Cursed Beings and hidden truths about the Hunter System.
They also found records about rare techniques like Limitless and Divine Hunter Technique.
Dzeth felt uneasy.
"What is all this?" Akanza flipped through the pages.
"Someone has been hiding the truth…" Hwang speculated.
But before they could investigate further
BOOM!!
A deafening explosion echoed from outside.
They froze.
"What was that?!" Syiro cried out.
They dashed outside only to be met with a terrifying sight.
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The Academy Under Attack: The Arrival of Cryo Cursed
In the cold night sky, dozens of masked Cursed Beings hovered ominously, their dark auras spreading across the academy grounds.
The Grade S Hunters had already gathered, ready for battle.
Suddenly, one of the Cursed Beings spoke with a chilling voice:
"Hand over the one who killed Shift Cursed…"
Every eye turned to Dzeth.
Dzeth narrowed his gaze. "So you came for me."
The leader of the Cursed Beings descended to the ground. His form was terrifying a crystalline blue body, radiating an icy, menacing aura. Behind him, dozens of Grade A Cursed Beings stood, awaiting orders.
"My name is Cryo Cursed. I am here to avenge Shift Cursed."
Dzeth immediately sensed that this opponent was unlike the others he had faced before.
Cryo Cursed raised his hand
"ICE SPIKE!"
Deadly icicles shot toward them at blinding speed!
"DODGE!" Dzeth shouted.
Hwang, Akanza, and Syiro leaped out of the way just in time.
A brutal battle erupted!
The Hunters at the academy clashed with Cryo Cursed's subordinates, but these enemies weren't ordinary Cursed Beings.
The Telekinesis Cursed manipulated objects mid-air, using them as deadly projectiles.
Hwang fought relentlessly using his Beast Hunter Technique.
Akanza slashed through enemies with precise strikes from his Iron Sword.
Syiro worked tirelessly, using her healing abilities to keep the team alive.
But the sheer number of enemies was overwhelming!
"I'm exhausted…!" Syiro gasped.
However, Dzeth was still standing strong.
"I'll finish them off!" Dzeth gripped his Heavenly Dagger.
With a single flash, he eliminated dozens of Cursed Beings in an instant.
Now, only one opponent remained Cryo Cursed.
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Dzeth vs Cryo Cursed: The Battle of Titans
Cryo Cursed smirked. "You're strong. But is it enough?"
Suddenly, he brandished his Cryo Dagger.
"Cryo Golem!"
A massive ice colossus materialized, towering over the battlefield.
Dzeth leaped forward to attack, but
BOOM!
The Cryo Golem's fist slammed into him, sending him flying across the battlefield.
"ARGH!"
Hwang yelled, "DZETH!!"
Dzeth slowly got up, his body trembling.
"Divine Summon!"
In a flash, four powerful Cursed Beings that he had previously defeated appeared Crimson Paladin, Emperor Cursed, Hydro Paladin, and Shift Cursed.
A catastrophic battle ensued.
The entire city froze over as Cryo Cursed unleashed his Cryokinesis.
Dzeth and Cryo Cursed clashed at unimaginable speeds, their blows shattering the frozen battlefield.
Ice Surge sent sharp icicles erupting from the ground, forcing Dzeth to slice through them with his dagger.
But then
"GLACIAL EPOCH!!"
Cryo Cursed activated his most powerful technique.
A wave of frost engulfed the battlefield, freezing everything in its path!
Dzeth tried to dodge, but
"ARRGH!"
He was struck!
CRACK!
Half his body froze solid.
Cryo Cursed walked toward him, his cold eyes filled with amusement.
"You cannot win, Dzeth."
Then
"CRYO DAGGER!"
CRASH!
The Cryo Dagger pierced straight through Dzeth's abdomen.
Dzeth's eyes widened.
Blood dripped onto the frozen ground.
Hwang, Akanza, and Syiro were frozen in shock.
"Dzeth…" Tears welled up in Syiro's eyes.
Hwang roared, "DZETH!!"
Akanza clenched his fists.
Cryo Cursed pulled the dagger out and kicked Dzeth away, sending him tumbling across the battlefield.
He then turned his gaze toward Akanza.
"Hmph… You're next."
Akanza stepped forward.
Their eyes met.
Suddenly, their auras erupted
Cryo Cursed radiated a chilling blue aura.
Akanza released a blazing crimson aura.
"Don't worry… My true power is far greater than you think."
TO BE CONTINUED…