Volume 8 - CH 2

The Hero

Volume 8 – Motive

Chapter 2

“Minhee was a normal civilian without any aptitude for magic. However, during the situation with the Dominator, we assume that that was when she had awakened to her powers. She isn’t a simple holder of magic, but someone who had awakened to it.”

Haneul had a face full of confusion.

He had never heard of such a thing before. In a short amount of time, Haneul had read plenty of information regarding Heroes. Everything from the minor things, to the important things, he had read every bit of information. And, there was one thing that he clearly remembered.

“It’s a bit different from what I had read on the internet. It had said that it was very unlikely and a very low probability for a person to acquire magic. Is this information wrong?”

“No. What you know is correct, Silver Knight. Generally speaking, that would be the case. It’s very rare for someone to acquire magic or to suddenly enhance their abilities. Judging from the facts that we know as of now, even if we were to check all the current Heroes and Hero candidates, there’s less that a 1% chance of something like that happening. Even overseas, such a case is almost nonexistent. Furthermore, even if someone was to acquire magic, it’s hard to say that they would have high abilities with it. Generally, they would be around the Rank D level or lower. It would be difficult for them to fight against monsters, and would instead be in charge of public affairs at the general level.”

YooShik had a sullen expression. It was because he himself was a Rank D Hero.

Ignoring that fact, YooShik continued to speak.

“And because of that singularity, you guys were summoned here today. As of yesterday, MinHee has been specially fixed to Rank C, but her numerical values for her dormant powers show that she would be able to contend with the top of Rank B.”

MinHee giggled sweetly.

“Currently, we at the Hero Organization believe that the biggest cause for this situation is through contact with Silver Knight.”

“W, what is that supposed to mean?”

Haneul slurred his words as he was dumbfounded with this information.

“Although you may think that this information is absurd, it’s not without evidence. Ironman’s detecting abilities have drastically changed from what it was 6 months ago.”

This time, everyone’s eyes moved towards JoongHyun.

“His change could also be related to Silver Knight. Does everyone here remember the S level rift that had occurred at the East Area, of the 1st city, not that long ago? Not many people know this, but Silver Knight had played a very active role in that situation. He was separated from the other Heroes, as he fought to protect a shelter by himself. At that place, Silver Knight had shown outstanding abilities, and there was one specific Hero that he had come into contact with.”

Haneul’s eyes naturally moved towards JoongHyun.

Ironman.

Excluding Burning Soul, the only person that Haneul had come into contact with, was Ironman.

JoongHyun, MinHee.

It was doubtful to simply call this coincidence.

“That’s not all. Minah’s awakening was also the same.”

This time, everyone’s eyes moved towards Minah.

She seemed to have a calm expression.

“It’s been several years since Silver Witch had gotten tested for awakening. Less than 5 years to be exact. However, compared to general standards, her growth rate is superb. She is already at the top of Rank B Heroes. Of course, she’s not the only one that has shown amazing growth, but what I want to point out is that she has an intimate relationship with Silver Knight.”

“…..”

Haneul continued to be sullen. Listening to everything YooShik was saying, everyone that had gathered here today really was connected with Haneul in some way.

“The commonality that you three people share, is the fact that you all have some sort of relationship with Silver Knight.”

After YooShik had finished speaking, nobody spoke. Listening to his words, Haneul had become some sort of great existence.

“You spoke as if I’ve done something amazing, but I haven’t don’t anything……..”

“For now, it’s just a potent hypothesis. There’s nothing definitive at this point, and that’s why you guys are here today. We need to take detailed tests for all of you guys. If by chance, coming into contact with Silver Knight had allowed you to acquire powers or grow in abilities, something will change in the future.”

YooShik was excited. Although he had said that nothing was definitive at this point, but Haneul knew that he was already definite on the answer.

With this, briefing was over.

One person after another began to take their tests.

It was similar to the tests that he had taken previously, and although it was made up of similar procedures, it was much more detailed.

Chapter 2 Completed.