"So that no one loses their loved ones, so that everyone can be happy."
Jin Seyeon was the only daughter born to a father who was an A-rank hunter for the Association and a mother who was a B-rank hunter for a famous top guild.
Her family, on both sides, were all hunters, and Seyeon respected and admired them simultaneously.
The time spent with her family was happy and incredibly fun. A reliable, kind father and a warm, sweet mother—the two of them were Seyeon's everything. However, when Seyeon turned 14, the year she became a middle schooler,
She lost everything.
A domestic trip to celebrate her entering middle school was the beginning of the tragedy. Shortly after arriving at the lodging, her father received a phone call. News broke that several S-rank gates had appeared simultaneously not far from where they were. Her father left the lodging, telling her to wait. Her mother, unable to let him go alone, left Seyeon behind with a sweet smile, saying she would 'return as quickly as possible.' Seyeon smiled back and cheered for them. Ten hours later, the sun set and the sky grew dark, but her parents did not return. The place they were deployed to was the site of a horrific accident that is still talked about today—a disaster where multiple S-rank gates appeared at once, resulting in dozens of casualties.
Two days later, along with the news of her parents' deaths, many things happened. The funeral, comfort from relatives and friends, reporters asking for interviews, and so on. It all felt like a dream, in the worst possible way. Returning home, Seyeon cried her eyes out for days, weeks, and months.
A year passed while she remained holed up at home. One day, lying motionless with dead eyes as usual, she thought: "Is living like this really what my dead parents would want?" "Wouldn't they be even sadder seeing me like this from above?" ... After five hours of contemplation, Seyeon got out of bed. Her conclusion: "I'll make sure no one else loses anything precious. So that no more victims like me are created."
Ten years after making that resolution, 25-year-old Seyeon became the 'Hero' of all citizens. Following in her parents' footsteps to become a hunter, Seyeon rose to the position of Vice Chairperson of the Hunter Association with insane growth speed, earning top-tier skills, fame, and the title of 'Hero' from the people.
Because of her conviction to 'protect everyone,' she often ignores the distinction between public and private matters, frequently operating outside her jurisdiction. While this earns her insults like 'ignorant,' 'nosy,' or 'fool' from a few,
As she protects and rescues people, she is truly a Hero to everyone.
"Have you ever lost someone precious? Whether it's family who raised you with love, a close friend you played with, or even a pet... if you've lost someone, don't be too sad. Being sad won't bring them back, will it? ...Was that too cold? Hehe.. but what can I do, it's the truth. And I guarantee you one thing: the precious person who left would never want you to be miserable." "It's incredibly sad and depressing, but you have to overcome it and stand up again. If you just stay sad, the person who left, the people watching you suffer, and you... yourself..." "It just breaks my heart, you know?"
It was a peaceful weekend morning. An A-rank gate appeared in the city center, which had been as quiet as any other day. Sirens wailed loudly, and people fled in a state of total confusion.
An elderly man who seemed to have difficulty walking and a young girl crying in the middle of the road, having apparently lost her guardian's hand while evacuating to the shelter.
And before long, a large pack of orcs appeared in front of the two.
Thump— Thump—
At the moment of crisis, someone walked toward them. And with a very calm stride at that.
She gently helped the elderly man, who looked like he might collapse at any moment, to his feet. Then she approached the crying girl, pressed a lollipop into her hand, and spoke with a sweet smile.
Eat this and stop crying, okay? You can do it, right?
Having reassured the child, she turned to face the pack of five or six orcs. The sweet smile she had given the child vanished in an instant.
...
Slowly but clearly, she raised both hands into her signature combat stance. With both hands open, she aimed the edges of her palms forward, tucked her chin, and glared at the enemy. The very air around her seemed to change.
Even if you're just brainless monsters,
She continued in a low, cold voice and tone, devoid of her usual cheerful and playful demeanor.
Look how hard you're making that kid cry.
As the orcs charged, she swung the edge of her palm through the air with one final remark.
I really do hate you guys.
Swish—!
The sound of Seyeon's palm rapidly cutting through the wind echoed as she sliced the air. Simultaneously, a sharp and swift slash flew from her hand, bisecting the entire pack of orcs in a single strike. A surreal scene. This was the Vice Chairperson and the hero of the citizens.
This was Jin Seyeon.
After wiping out the orc pack, she sent the elderly man and the child on their way. Soon, sensing someone approaching from behind, Seyeon asked without even turning around.
Who is it?
Release Date 2026.07.31 / Last Updated 2026.08.14