The next morning

Ajin came downstairs after receiving the phone call, only to find a huge van parked outside.

“…..??

Before he could even say, "Who the hell do you think you are to block someone else's exit?" », the driver's window was lowered automatically. And the face with the bright smile appearing from behind belonged to… .

“Big brother, come in! »

It seems that Takuya was waiting outside Ajin's house at the appointed time.

Then Ajin asks

Whose van is this?"

“It's a van that I recently bought for us big brother!

Ajin nodded looking at the white van. I guess that was better than not having a car.

Takuya reached his hand out the open window and slapped the side of the van.

As the kid excitedly declared his intention to pick him up last night, Ajin half expected to see a Benz or a Lamborghini or something, but….

No matter how bad it looked, it was a normal looking van.

Sure, it was pretty big, but still.

"Didn't you say you're the second born in the family?

“I thought it would be too eye-catching if we used my car. I bought this guy not too long ago to use for our raids.

It was only now that Ajin understood the reason for all the shine coming from the van itself.

“It's brand new, that's why. »

From his sincerity as seen from the boy arriving at Ajin's place first thing in the morning, to his caution as seen from the kid buying a new van just to avoid being too conspicuous….

Takuya was doing his best to make sure everything was going well.

It also demonstrated that his hopes and expectations for these upcoming raids were absolutely huge.

“Why are the windows open? »

“The air conditioning is broken. »

"……."

It was almost the end of summer, so the morning was a bit chilly. It didn't matter if they didn't have air conditioning.

Takuya misunderstood why Ajin was taking his time checking out the new van and asked worriedly.

“By chance, you don't like this type of vehicle, big brother?

"No way."

Ajin said so and climbed into the front passenger seat.

Meanwhile, Takuya laughed lightly when he heard Ajin's complaint.

As Ajin sat down, he tilted his head in confusion when he saw Takuya, who was putting on his seat belt looking very excited.

"It's our first day working together, so why are you in such a good mood?" »

“Ahaha. It's just that I'm glad we're gonna work together big bro! »

Ajin smiled as he asked a question.

"You said we were going to only B-rank dungeons today right? »

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"Yes."

"What kind of monsters are inside?"

"Goblins and wolves, almost all C-level and their bosses can probably be B+"

The wolves were basically very big and powerful in those dungeons. That's it. And let's not forget the crystal rate inside was better, but there was a large monster population in this dungeon. That's why at one time this dungeon contained a lot of crystal as a reward.

Takuya gave a dungeon briefing, while driving.

Ajin nodded.

“You found the dungeon exactly to my needs. »

"So we're leaving now, big brother!."

Takuya must have felt really excited because he kept humming while spinning the steering wheel this way and that.

Many powerful monsters must have been summoned there.

He was told to research a dungeon based on monster regeneration rate instead of profit. He had doubts, but he had worked hard to find it. Among all B-rank dungeons, this location has regenerated the most monsters.

They also prevented hunters, who were below rank D, from even attempting the rank C dungeon. A mule like Takuya could probably sneak in, but a D-rank hunter won't even be able to become a party leader when attempting a D-rank dungeon.

Until B-rank dungeons, there were no restrictions. We didn't need to make an appointment. The order of the dungeon attempt was essentially first-come, first-served.

They drove for a while, before stopping on a vacant lot.

“Big brother!, we have arrived.

There were thirteen people waiting for the duo at this meeting place.

After Ajin and Takuya got out of the van, the waiting Hunters quickly gathered around them. They had arrived early in the morning, and all the teams needed were ahead of them.

As Ajin looked around, there were hardly any 'normal' people in this group.

Most of them seemed to have difficulty with their mobility, there was one person who appeared to be suffering from an illness, while another was clearly an alcoholic, there were also those who had broken hands and men in crutches.

Really now, it didn't matter anyway, only Ajin and Takuya were going to enter the gates anyway, so the chances of something going wrong were as good as 0%.

Indeed, these people were only there to make accounts. To get the permit to pass through a rank B gate required at least 15 hunters, after all.

This is why thirteen additional people should be recruited so as not to arouse suspicion.

And of course, these thirteen were very well chosen.

These people all had the Hunter license, but could not act as such because of their situation. Most of those who responded to the call to come together were suffering from life's difficulties in various ways.

Takuya took a step forward.

"My name is Takuya and I will lead this operation. And this gentleman next to me is Ajin, a Hunter who will accompany me in the dungeons. Everyone, your role is only to wait outside the gates until we return."

One of the Hunters cautiously raised his hand.

“Excuse me…you mean if we really do this we can get 50 grand?” We don't need to participate in hunts. »

No need to enter the dungeon itself.

50 thousand dollars per raid.

For a payment of simply lending their name so they would be allowed through the doors, it seemed too good to be true.

This man named Takuya didn't even look like an A-rank character, but the conditions offered were so good that the gathered hunters couldn't help but be anxious.

“I guarantee that the proposed conditions are real. »

Takuya stood stiffly, looking rather serious now. Even his expression had turned serious.

"However, you are not to discuss any facet of the events that will unfold here with anyone. Remember that the moment you break the vow of secrecy, you will be obligated to repay ten times the money that was paid to you, in accordance with the contract that you all signed."

After his name said those words, the hunters all gathered to chat.

Chatting, chatting….

They whispered to each other in low voices.

What were these two young Hunters planning to do inside the Gate by offering such tempting conditions?

They were all really curious about them, but no one came out and asked.

It was also part of the vow of secrecy clause in the contract.

– Absolutely no doubt what happens in the dungeons.

Ajin didn't want anyone to know about his special constitution, and Takuya wanted to become a guild master and needed Ajin's help to participate in calamiter-type dungeons.

‘……’

Instead of asking questions, the Hunters started whispering to each other now.

"Yet, can these two survive a B-rank dungeon on their own?" »

"But, they don't look that strong, do they?" »

They all spoke suspiciously, but no one said they were quitting.

It was par for the course, really – the terms were too good to give up from their point of view. Even Ajin got addicted to the multi-million dollar promise, after all.

As the explanations continued, time was somewhat wasted.

Ajin confirmed with his watch and spoke to Takuya.

“We should start now. »

“Yes big brother. »

Takuya answered right away and clapped his hands to draw attention to himself.

“Well, that will be all for the explanations. I will not force you to participate. So, is there any of you who would like to quit now? »

“…..”

“…..”

Of course, no one raised their hand.

Then Takuya finally agreed that the child should wear a helmet, and nothing else.

With a satisfied face, Takuya turned back to the direction of the door. While Ajin followed right after without saying anything else but congratulations.

"You did a good job"

Returns his face with a wide smile.

"I'm moved, big brother."

Takuya's flattery came out almost automatically

To be honest, Ajin felt really grateful to him.

Although in reality he wanted to complete the dungeons solo, but now he couldn't. Not only did he help him find those dungeons, but Takuya was the person who was going to transport the crystal stones, but he was also Ajin's manager. Ajin will also be able to experience a rank B dungeon and use his abilities safely.

He will probably be able to train and practice his abilities. He could even evolve them.

Ajin knew all about it, that's why he was grateful

"Let's go."

"Yes, Big Brother!"