Supreme Guardian of Earth
72. Enemy Arrival?
“So…, here's my business card and there's a number on it too. You can take it too, Hunter Raymond.”
Aline gives the card, two. One for Dinan and one for Raymond. Aline behaved, as usual, she was full of confidence. She saw that since earlier, Raymond had always called Dinan brother Dinan. That is, Raymond has great respect for Hunter Dinan.
One more thing, it seems Raymond is very aware of Dinan's hunter abilities. He also seemed to obey and respect Dinan. It was impossible in general, for a high-rank Hunter to obey a low-rank Hunter.
That's one of the strong pieces of evidence that Aline has that the figure of Hunter Dinan is a strong Hunter. He was long and silent when he heard Aline's explanation about the Hunter Association.
An organization was formed to maintain peace and prevent damage from monsters appearing from dimensional portals. From some of Aline's and Raymond's explanations, they were tasked with recording all the coordinates of where all the portals throughout France were formed.
They, the Hunter Association will distribute to the Guild. Which portal will each Guild take over to complete? If there is a portal that is not completed by the Guild, then it is the responsibility of the Hunter Association.
"If there is already a Hunter Association as well as a Guild, why is there still Portal Crash since no Hunter has completed the portal before the Portal Crash deadline occurs?" asked Dinan. He didn't want to linger in the conversation.
What the Hunter Association exists for and even with the large Guilds that exist throughout this country. Why is there still Portal Crash happening? And of course, the cause of his parent's death was being killed by a monster during the portal crash.
"Good question," Aline spun the pen in her hand, "that's why so few Hunters want to join the Hunter Association. That was because the Hunters would not earn much money. Guilds are different, they are a source of money and Hunters prefer to join Guilds. We are short on Hunters and only a few are involved.
We can't complete many dimensional portals on our own. We got a lot of leftover portals the Guild didn't complete.”
Aline explained very clearly. Raymond also confirmed that the Hunter Association had indeed completed a portal mission that was not taken over by the Guild. In addition, they also along with the defense forces always come when the portal crash occurs.
Aline also added that the Hunter Association did not complete all dimensional portals due to the limitations of Hunters who joined the Hunter Association. In addition, the Hunter Association is completely the link between the Government and the Guild. So, the Hunter Association also bears the heavy responsibility of having to reconcile all parties.
“But…, why did you look for Raymond and me, then invite us to join the Hunter Association?” asked Dinan straight to the point.
Dinan felt that there must be something that brought Aline who was one of the eight S-rank Hunters in France only to him. Has he been found out? The power of his energy that was already there paying attention to him?
Sure enough! There is no way that no one knows his strength with the technological capabilities and strength of such a great Hunter as it is today.
"We've investigated various Hunters who have done rank tests for new Hunters. We've also got data on all of you in the past few days and you've been on a lot of raid missions. You have potential and we are here for you. Still, the Hunter Association is a place to fight and not a place to earn money and fame.”
There was silence for a moment. Dinan finally realized that it is not easy to trust other people. Dinan could not confirm whether the words of Aline, who was an S-rank Hunter, were completely true. After seeing so many high-rank Hunters who always only care about their own business and look down on others.
"I will think about it first, today we were very tired. I'll let you know in the future," Dinan stood up, even Hunter Raymond couldn't stay silent he immediately stood up and nodded his head at Hunter Aline because he followed Dinan's brother who immediately stepped to leave.
Dinan left Aline, and Raymond followed Dinan leaving Alina. Aline smiled seeing them leave.
Hunter Dinan! This proves that he does have strong abilities if he is an ordinary Hunter. Then, he would accept the request and would behave differently once he met an S Rank Hunter.
But, so see and talk to him. In fact, he didn't seem depressed at all. Whereas, the subtle suppressing divine energy was already being used by Aline. However, Dinan was not even affected at all.
One more thing, his attitude toward Hunter. It was all because of the death of his parents due to Portal Crash. Aline had recorded all the information she had been looking for about Dinan. Disappointment in Hunter is too high for Dinan. Aline understands it all.
Why? Because Aline's father also died as a result of protecting Aline and her mother from monster attacks. Her father sacrificed himself so that Alina, her mother, and her brother Rhoma could survive.
So, she understood Dinan's high disillusionment with Hunter. Aline also felt it first. That's why she joined the Hunter Association so that no one else felt the same way as him. Lost family due to monster attack.
If indeed fate led Dinan to join the Hunter Association. And so, the Youth will join the Association. Basically, Aline was also suspicious of the portal that had just been completed by the main raid team led by hunter Sovie.
Like several portals that Dinan completed in several dimensional portals. Dinan is one of the keys to completing a portal that has changed its dimensional rank. One of them was when he saved her older brother, Rhoma, from the White Orcs' attack.
It's time to leave, and return to duty and Aline hopes that Dinan and Raymond will consider her invitation to join the Hunter Association.
***
It was a sunny morning, Dinan and his young brother were still playing football behind the house as usual.
“Kick the ball, Dion! Kick strong!” shouted Dinan who was still guarding the goal. His younger brother, Dion, immediately prepared and used his full strength to be able to use his full strength. He would definitely defeat his Big Brother who was a strong Hunter just like brother Raymond said.
"Catch the ball if you can, Brother!"
Strong attack and preparation and Dion immediately ran fast kicking the ball with all his might.
Wuuusshhhh!
Ngiinggg!
[Hunter Dinan, Threat is coming! Great energy goes in the direction where you are. Great power and strong intimidation. He wants to threaten your safety]
When the ball is kicked by Dion. The ball shot quickly, but when it was in the middle and before striking towards the goal where Dinan was. An energy shot from a distance like a falling meteor. His speed is very high and he is precisely blocking the ball that will aim at Dinan.
Slap!
A man with one of his feet held the ball that Dion kicked with ease. Now, he stood up and there was still some energy left from the shadow due to his speed that came with great energy. He looked at Dinan who was now looking at him.
A second later, the foot that was holding the ball was lifted and stepped on the ball with full energy.
Bam!
"So... you're called Dinan?" the man, calmly looked at Dinan. His right hand was still clenched into a fist and there was great energy enveloping it.
It seemed, he wanted to attack Dinan because of his sharp and piercing eyes.
"That's right, I'm Dinan. Is there anything you need?” asked Dinan.
Not the answer Dinan got. However, the man charged at full force and there was a hologram-like shadow of a beast behind him. Powerful roar and great energy. He used the power of his fist and aimed at Dinan with a high jump.
Boom! A huge explosion occurred, the earth shook and the winds collided with each other.
Smoke rose and Dion from a distance was startled by the surprise attack.