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Chapter 6: The Rules
The
first
official
day
as
a
verified
hunter
wasn’t
as
glamorous
as
I
had
imagined.
There
were
no
grand
battles
or
breathtaking
displays
of
power.
Instead,
I
found
myself
sitting
in
a
small,
sterile
room
within
the
Association
building,
it
was
surrounded
by
other
new
recruits.
The
room
was
quiet
except
for
the
hum
of
a
projector
at
the
front.
A
tall
man
in
a
sleek
black
suit
stood
before
us,
his
sharp
features
and
commanding
presence
making
it
clear
that
he
meant
business.
His
name
tag
read
Marcus
Gray
-
Senior
Coordinator.
“Welcome
to
the
Association,”
he
began,
his
voice
cold
and
measured.
“As
new
recruits,
you
are
expected
to
adhere
to
the
rules
and
guidelines
set
forth
by
the
Association.
These
rules
exist
not
just
to
protect
you
but
also
to
ensure
the
safety
of
civilians
and
the
integrity
of
the
awakened
community.”
He
clicked
a
button
on
the
remote
in
his
hand,
and
the
projector
displayed
the
first
rule
in
bold
letters.
[Rule
#1:
Registration
is
Mandatory.]
“This
is
non-negotiable,”
Marcus
continued.
“Every
Awakened
must
be
registered
with
the
Association.
This
allows
us
to
monitor
your
activities,
and
ensure
you’re
not
a
danger
to
society,
and
if
you
are
a
hunter
this
allows
you
to
get
your
ID
and
have
access
to
government
public
dungeons
and
other
hunters
privilege.”
I
glanced
around
the
room.
Most
of
the
recruits
looked
bored,
their
expressions
blank
as
Marcus
droned
on.
But
I
couldn’t
afford
to
ignore
this.
Every
word
felt
like
another
piece
of
the
puzzle
falling
into
place.
[Rule
#2:
Solo
Raids
are
Prohibited
for
New
Hunters.]
“This
rule
exists
for
your
protection,”
Marcus
said,
his
gaze
sweeping
over
us.
“As
a
new
hunters,
you
lack
the
experience
and
skills
necessary
to
survive
alone
in
a
dungeon.
You
are
required
to
join
a
team
for
all
raids
until
2
weeks
from
when
you
registered.”
I
felt
a
flicker
of
frustration.
Teamwork
wasn’t
exactly
my
strong
suit,
but
I
understood
the
logic.
Soloing
a
dungeon
was
essentially
signing
your
death
warrant
unless
you
knew
what
you
were
doing.
[Rule
#3:
Unauthorized
Use
of
Powers
is
Prohibited.]
“This
includes
using
your
abilities
in
public
spaces,
against
civilians,
or
outside
designated
training
areas,”
Marcus
said,
his
tone
firm.
“Any
violations
will
result
in
immediate
suspension
and
possible
legal
action.”
Most
of
the
hunters
seemed
frustrated
and
angry
by
the
rule.
As
for
me,
I
didn't
see
any
reason
to
be.
Why
would
you
want
to
use
your
powers
to
harm
people
for
no
reason,
you
can
use
it
when
necessary
or
someone
wants
to
harm
you
first.
[Rule
#4:
Dungeon
Loot
Belongs
To
Any
Guild
You
Are
In
Contract
With.
(Only
for
those
who
joined
a
guild)]
Marcus
clicked
the
remote
again,
revealing
a
new
slide.
“Any
loot
obtained
during
a
raid
must
be
turned
over
to
your
guild,
if
you
belong
to
one,
it
is
not
compulsory.
You
will
receive
a
percentage
based
on
your
contribution
and
rank.”
The
murmurs
around
the
room
grew
louder.
I
wasn’t
surprised.
Before
anyone
joined
a
guild
they
should
know,
or
are
told
by
the
guild
their
signing
with.
But
Marcus
silenced
us
with
a
sharp
glare.
“Let
me
be
clear,”
he
said,
his
voice
cutting
through
the
noise.
“Guilds
ensures
your
safety,
provides
the
resources
you
need
to
grow
and
even
gives
you
access
to
their
private
own
dungeons,
you
could
even
gain
connections.
You
should
be
grateful
some
guild
add
cash
bonus.”
Just
empty
words.
Only
lazy
and
ignorant
people
would
choose
to
be
under
a
guild,
you
would
just
sacrifice
your
freedom,
and
your
worth,
for
what?,
for
shortcut...
Even
being
on
your
own
wouldn't
give
you
freedom,
only
power,
wealth,
influence,
and
intelligence
can
give
you
that.
And
you
can't
just
get
it
like
that
without
working
hard
for
it.
I
leaned
back
in
my
chair,
processing
everything.
The
rules
weren’t
unexpected.
But
not
all
hunters
follow
the
rules.
When
the
presentation
ended,
Marcus
handed
out
small
booklets
with
the
Association’s
code
of
conduct.
“Read
this
thoroughly,”
he
said.
“Ignorance
is
not
an
excuse
for
breaking
the
rules.”
As
we
filed
out
of
the
room,
I
couldn’t
help
but
feel
a
bit
excited.
The
Hunters
world
was
everything
I
had
hoped
for.
I
stepped
out
into
the
afternoon
sun,
the
booklet
clutched
in
my
hand.
The
streets
buzzed
with
energy,
hunters
moving
in
and
out
of
the
Association
building,
their
conversations
blending
into
a
chaotic
symphony.
This
was
my
new
reality,
a
world
of
power,
and
constant
challenges.
I
wasn’t
just
an
observer
anymore.
I
was
a
participant.
And
I
am
going
to
be
the
strongest.
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