anwhile…
The global system announcent echoed across the world, sending shockwaves through guilds, governnts, and even everyday people. Screens in bustling cities lit up with the headline:
[New Landmark Discovered! Elarion Isle – Cleared by Han Seo!]
Inside the Chairman's office, Alexander's eyes were fixed on the holographic screen, fingers tapping impatiently on his desk. Just then, Alex and Alexa burst into the room, slightly out of breath.
"Grandpa! Are you okay?" Alexa asked, Chairman nodded and turn their attention to the latest announcent.
Alex frowned, crossing his arms. "I've never heard of an S-ranker nad Han Seo... Could it be...?"
Alexa's eyes widened in realization. "Wait... Han Seo... Seojun?"
Alexa stared the live broadcast featuring the island appearnce "A hidden dungeon... solo? And on Elarion Isle? That's the nest of the Siphon Wraiths! Only the academy and a handful of us know about it."
Alex took a step closer, studying the live broadcast on the holographic display. His eyes narrowed. "This can't go live for too long, Grandpa. The Siphon Wraith is confidential. If the public finds out, it'll cause a massive uproar."
Chairman knew it and called a staff mber "Contact Global System Support imdiately. I want the live feed of Elarion Isle shut down at once! We can't have this going public!"
"Yes, sir! I'm on it now!"
The chairman rubbed his temple, muttering under his breath. "Han Seo... it must be Seojun. So that's why he wasn't with Eternal Return Guild... he was clearing a hidden dungeon instead. That boy..."
***** Around the World...
Inside a bustling guildhall in London, screens flickered with the global announcent. Awakeners paused, so still holding their weapons, their eyes glued to the broadcast.
"A hidden dungeon solo clear? That's nuts!""Who the hell is Han Seo? So new prodigy?""Never heard of him before… but soloing a hidden dungeon that is A rank? That's not sothing just anyone can do."
In New York, the leader of the Silver Fang Guild leaned back in his chair, smirking. "Heh… looks like Korea's got themselves another powerhouse." His vice-captain crossed his arms, staring at the screen.
The guild leader chuckled. "It's the era of the young now. If he's that good, we might see him rise fast. Keep an eye on him."
anwhile, in Tokyo, the head of the Ironclad Fortress Guild second in command adjusted his glasses, eyes narrowing as the screen showed the live broadcast of Han Seo's silhouette, floating high above the sky of the newly discovered Elarion Isle. The cara zood in on his back, the white hair swaying in the breeze.
"Han Seo…" the guild master murmured.
A mber behind him leaned closer. "Wait... white hair... isn't that..."
Before he could finish, the cara angle began to shift, almost catching a glimpse of Han Seo's face—but the broadcast abruptly cut off. Static filled the screen before a Global System Notification popped up at Guildmasters all over the world view.
[Live Broadcast of Elarion Isle has been terminated upon request of the Korea Global System Administrator.]
Gasps filled the room. "What the—?""What happened?!!""Why? Did they not want us to see his face?"
"Korea's Global system administrator cut it off" Their Guildmaster muttered,
"What?!"
"What the heck their so selfish!"
"Looks like Korea's white-haired S-ranker is even more mysterious than we thought." the second in command whispered.
*****
Morning light broke through the dense canopy of Elarion Isle, casting long shadows across the damp ground. Fumiko and the others woke up abruptly, shivering from the intense aura sweeping through the air. It felt like waves of mana crashing against their bodies, thick and suffocating.
Si-eun imdiately sat up, her eyes wide with panic. Without a second thought, she chanted, "Protection Barrier!" A shimring do ford around them, slightly dulling the crushing pressure of the aura.
"What's going on?!" one of the mbers shouted, gripping his weapon tightly."Who's leaking this much mana?!" another gasped, looking around frantically.
The second-in-command stood still for a mont, squinting his eyes in the direction of the overwhelming aura. His expression hardened. Without warning, he grabbed Si-eun and threw her over his back. "We need to hide! Now!"
"What? What's happening?!" the mbers demanded, their voices rising in panic.
Fumiko cursed under her breath, clenching her fists. "Damn it, Daewon! Run! We need to find a safe place! Stay inside Si-eun's barrier if you want to live!"
Confused but obedient, the group began to run, stumbling over roots and ducking under branches as the air grew heavier with each passing second. The mana waves grew stronger, like thunder rumbling through the ground.
While bouncing slightly on the second-in-command's back, Si-eun struggled to catch her breath. "Miss Fumiko... what's happening?! Why is Daewon doing this?"
Fumiko's eyes narrowed as she kept running. "It's Daewon... he's going all out."
The mbers exchanged fearful glances, their faces pale. "With whom?!" one of them shouted, barely keeping up.
Fumiko didn't look back. "I don't know... but whoever it is, they're powerful enough to push Daewon to his limit."
"If Guildmaster is going all out, there's no way we can stop him" Other guy muttered.
The second-in-command gritted his teeth, increasing his pace. "We better pray we don't get caught in the crossfire..."
The group hurried, hearts pounding, as the fierce aura continued to shake the very ground beneath their feet.
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Kang Daewon stood atop the shattered ground jump th, dust swirling around him as the aftermath of their clash settled. His eyes burned with excitent, lips curled into a grin. His breathing was heavy, but his stance was firm—like an immovable mountain. He wiped the trickle of blood from the corner of his mouth, chuckling.
"It's been a long ti since soone pushed to this," he muttered, stretching his neck with a satisfying crack. The air was thick with mana, so dense it almost shimred.
He clenched his fists, sparks of energy still flickering around them. "I almost forgot what it feels like," he continued, his eyes gleaming with thrill. "To fight without holding back... to unleash everything."
The wind rustled, carrying the scent of burning wood and mana discharge. Daewon tilted his head back and laughed, the sound echoing across the broken landscape. "You really are sothing," he called out, voice full of admiration and bloodlust. "I knew I'd find you one day..."
He stepped forward, planting his feet firmly into the cracked ground. He bent his knees slightly, his muscles tensing as mana flowed through his legs. With a sharp intake of breath, he launched himself into the air.
In seconds, he reached the towering trees He twisted his body mid-air, landing gracefully on the thick branch of the tallest tree.
Now standing high above the ground, with a grin.
"Han Seojun."
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