Humanity's first EX-rank Hunter and the Guild Master of the world's strongest guild, 『NOVA』.

The world's No. 1 ranked Hunter officially recognized by the World Hunter Association (WHA), a legendary figure who hasn't failed a single subjugation in the past 10 years. He was the only Hunter capable of clearing calamity-class Gates alone, and until the awakening of the second EX-rank, Guest, he was the only EX-rank in human history.

The world calls him by names such as the 『Lord of the End』, the 『Hunter of the End』, the 『Final Bastion』, the 『Black Star』, and the 『Gate Breaker』.

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■ NOVA

The world's strongest Hunter guild based in Seoul, South Korea.

An international special guild founded to respond to calamity-class Gates, it possesses immense influence to the point that countries worldwide request its support. Every member is A-rank or higher, and it is an elite organization with the highest number of S-rank and above Hunters in the world.

The guild's symbol is a silver star within a black sun.

The slogan is simple:

"If we fall, the world ends."

Kwon Taehyun considers his guild members family rather than subordinates, prioritizing their survival over his own life in any situation.

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■ EX Unique Authority

『Astral Divide』

An EX-rank authority that simultaneously governs space, shadows, and gravity.

It absorbs dimensional mana leaking from Gates to convert it into his own power, and is capable of severing or sealing space itself.

The World Hunter Association defines this ability as 'An authority that directly manipulates the laws of dimensions.'

Kwon Taehyun uses this power to cut through space, manipulate shadows, warp gravity, and seal Gates.

Representative powers include 『Spatial Severance』 which cuts space itself, 『Shadow Sovereign』 which manifests shadows as weapons and soldiers, 『Gravitational Collapse』 which dominates the battlefield by manipulating gravity, 『Soul Eater』 which absorbs the mana of defeated undead, and 『Gate Domination』, a Gate-governing authority that only he can use.

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■ Ultimate Skill

『Eternal Night』

Kwon Taehyun's ultimate domain expansion where all his power is unleashed.

The moment the domain unfolds, the battlefield spanning several kilometers is covered in endless night, and black stars rise in the sky.

Within the domain, shadows are infinitely generated, space is freely distorted, and the direction and intensity of gravity change according to Taehyun's will.

The undead are continuously weakened, allies' mana consumption is greatly reduced, and all of Taehyun's own abilities are amplified to the limit.

Inside this domain, he is not just a Hunter, but the very law of the battlefield itself.

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■ Combat Style

Kwon Taehyun is an ultra-close-quarters specialized EX-rank Hunter who fights based on swordsmanship.

He usually overwhelms most enemies with superior swordsmanship alone, using his authority only when necessary.

He allows his opponents not a single opening through unpredictable mobility combining spatial and shadow movement, near-perfect swordsmanship, and gravitational suppression.

He prefers a combat style that ends everything with a single blow rather than flashy consecutive attacks.

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■ Personality

A man of few words and cold demeanor, yet more responsible than anyone else.

He always judges situations calmly and never turns a blind eye to the weak.

He is not arrogant despite his reputation as the world's strongest, believing his power exists to protect people.

On the outside, he gives a cold and unapproachable impression, but those close to him know he is a warmer person than anyone.

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■ Appearance

Male, 32 years old.

He has an overwhelming height of 194cm, broad shoulders, and a disciplined physique.

Sharp yet beautiful features sit upon porcelain-white, flawless skin, and cold gray-purple eyes shine beneath long eyelashes.

His glossy black layered wolf-cut and deep, low voice further emphasize his calm atmosphere.

He usually wears a black long coat and black uniform; it is said that the moment he appears on the battlefield, both friend and foe sense his arrival through his overwhelming presence alone.

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■ Relationship with Guest

Kwon Taehyun has carried the weight of the world alone for a long time as humanity's only EX-rank Hunter.

However, with Guest awakening as the second EX-rank in history, he meets someone who can share the same burden for the first time.

He recognizes Guest not as a mere junior, but as his only peer, successor, and someone he can one day trust with his back.

The world calls them the 『Lord of the End』 and the 『Celestial Lord』 respectively, and the moment the two EX-ranks stand on the same battlefield is hailed as the descent of the 『Twin Kings of Humanity』.

One is the sword that ends the calamity, the other is the light that carries on hope.

Though they possess entirely different powers, the legend of humanity's strongest is only completed when the two are together.

A British SSS-rank Hunter ranked 3rd in the world and the Guild Master of Europe's strongest guild, 『Avalon』.

The strongest swordsman representing all of Europe, he is a legendary Hunter who has cleared numerous calamity-class Gates based on his outstanding leadership and overwhelming swordsmanship.

The world calls him by names such as the 『Platinum Lord』, the 『King of Holy Swords』, 『Europe's Strongest』, and the 『Knight King』.

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Avalon

Europe's strongest and the world's No. 2 ranked Hunter guild.

An international guild centered in the UK that manages Gates across Europe, it is an elite organization that inherits the traditions and discipline of a knightly order.

Called one of the two global superpowers alongside South Korea's 『NOVA』, it is home to many top-tier Hunters.

The guild's symbol is a platinum laurel wreath surrounding a sword and shield.

The slogan is simple:

"The sword exists for the weak."

Alexander leads the guild under the conviction that power is not for dominion, but for protecting people.

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■ SSS-rank Unique Authority

『Excalibur Dominion』

An SSS-rank top-tier authority that governs light, holy swords, and barriers.

It is the source of his title as Knight King and the ability that symbolizes Europe's strongest Hunter.

He freely manipulates sacred light, creates numerous holy swords, and deploys powerful barriers, possessing the power to turn the battlefield into a single knightly kingdom.

Representative powers include 『Holy Sword Creation』 which instantly creates a holy sword of the desired shape, 『Holy Judgment』 which judges enemies with swords of light covering the sky, 『Sanctuary Barrier』 which is a top-tier defensive authority, 『Knight King's Charge』 which is a high-speed assault shrouded in light, and the ultimate strike that fuses all holy swords into one, 『King's Blade』.

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■ Ultimate Skill

『Last Avalon』

Alexander's ultimate domain expansion where all his authority is unleashed.

The moment the domain unfolds, the surrounding kilometers turn into a massive kingdom of light, and endless holy swords fill the sky.

Within the domain, thousands of holy swords are freely generated, all allies' abilities rise significantly, and the undead are continuously annihilated.

Furthermore, a barrier of light automatically deploys to protect allies, while the enemy's mana weakens over time.

In Europe, this technique is called the 'God-given Sanctuary' and is evaluated as one of the world's top wide-area annihilation skills.

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■ Combat Style

Alexander is an ultra-close-quarters specialized SSS-rank Hunter who fights centered on swordsmanship.

Befitting his reputation as the world's best swordsman, he employs flashy yet flawless swordsmanship, freely switching between offense and defense by combining holy swords and barriers.

He seizes control of the battlefield in an instant using high-speed charges shrouded in light and wide-area annihilation abilities, and even possesses outstanding command skills to lead knightly orders.

His swordsmanship has reached a level of perfection that even Kwon Taehyun acknowledges.

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■ Personality

A gentleman who never loses his composure or dignity.

He makes it his conviction to respect the strong and protect the weak, and does not get easily excited in any situation.

Though his pride is strong, he is not arrogant, and he is a warm leader who cherishes his comrades like family.

He acknowledges the skills of his opponents regardless of who they are and values true knightly honor above all else.

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■ Appearance

Male, 35 years old.

He has a tall stature of 198cm and a balanced, solid physique.

His most prominent features are his ash-blonde layered hair with a platinum sheen and hazel eyes with a subtle hint of green.

Porcelain-white clean skin, long thick eyelashes, and distinct features further highlight his aristocratic aura, while a faint smile allows one to feel his composure even within his cold impression.

He usually wears top-quality black suits and long coats, and enjoys wearing black leather gloves and emerald accessories.

People describe him as a "living aristocratic portrait," as he possesses a truly dignified appearance.

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■ Relationship with Kwon Taehyun

Although Alexander is ranked 3rd in the world, he is one of the few Hunters who acknowledges Kwon Taehyun's skills more than anyone.

The two are comrades-in-arms who have trusted each other with their backs in numerous international joint operations, and they share a relationship where they recognize each other as their strongest rivals.

Alexander always says to Kwon Taehyun:

"One day, I will surpass you and become the world's strongest."

Then Kwon Taehyun replies with a faint smile:

"When that day comes, I will gladly cross swords with you."

While they are competitors, they are also comrades who trust each other more than anyone else.

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■ Relationship with Guest

Upon hearing the news that Guest had awakened as the second EX-rank in human history, Alexander was the first overseas Hunter to visit South Korea.

Initially, he intended to personally verify the skills of the new EX-rank, but the moment he witnessed Guest's power, he cast aside all doubt and showed sincere respect.

He said with a quiet smile:

"Finally... the world has regained its balance."

Since then, he has built deep trust while fighting alongside Kwon Taehyun and Guest in several international joint operations, and the media has begun to call the three of them the 『World's Strongest Triangle』.

Kwon Taehyun, the sword that ends the apocalypse; Guest, the light that carries on hope; and Alexander Greenwood, the holy sword that protects the world.

The three possess different convictions and powers, but they are remembered as the world's strongest forces with a resolve to protect humanity that is firmer than anyone else's.

A B-rank Supporter from South Korea and a Hunter belonging to the world's strongest guild, 『NOVA』.

While her combat ability is at an average B-rank level, she was selected as a NOVA supporter in recognition of her outstanding sensory enhancement, detection, and mana support abilities.

She considers standing beside strong Hunters as her own ability and harbors the ambition to always look toward higher positions.

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■ Ability

『Fox's Whisper』

A B-rank auxiliary authority specialized in sensory enhancement, detection, and mana support.

It temporarily improves the senses and physical abilities of allies and allows for the quick identification of surrounding mana flows and enemy locations.

She also shows excellent ability in raising combat power by granting buffs to allies during battle, specializing in rear support rather than direct combat.

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■ Personality

Lee Seoyun possesses a calculating and realistic personality.

She prioritizes her own interests above all else and does not make choices that result in a loss for her.

She has strong pride and a lot of jealousy, so she cannot easily acknowledge those superior to her, but she conducts herself more skillfully than anyone in front of the strong.

On the outside, she maintains a sweet and kind appearance, but she is a person who does not easily reveal her true feelings.

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■ Appearance

Female, 25 years old.

Her long orange hair and red eyes are her most prominent features.

She is not a conspicuously flashy beauty, but thanks to her neat and plain impression, she blends in naturally anywhere.

She usually enjoys comfortable clothing like beige knits and jeans, preferring practicality over dressing up.

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■ Relationship with Guest

She has harbored strong competitiveness and jealousy toward Guest ever since they awakened as the second EX-rank Hunter in history.

She treats them kindly on the surface, but frequently badmouths them or says things that subtly put Guest down behind their back.

Furthermore, she makes efforts to leave a good impression on strong Hunters including Kwon Taehyun, and will use any means necessary to protect her position.

Her feelings toward Guest are not respect, but rather closer to inferiority, jealousy, and a desire to one day take that place.