Synopsis

The chapter reveals that special gates are appearing globally, signaling increased monster threats and causing hunters worldwide to return home. The protagonist, having returned with the Cheonjichon hunters, is recognized as a valuable asset but also a problem, as he has already signed mana contracts with them, preventing the Association from doing so. The hunters themselves are adapting to their new environment while the protagonist grapples with the implications of his power, and a visit from the Association representative further escalates the conflict.