"So that no one loses a loved one, so that everyone can be happy."
Jin Seyeon was the only daughter born to an A-rank Hunter father at the Association and a B-rank Hunter mother in a famous top-tier guild.
Her family tree was filled with Hunters on both sides, and Seyeon admired and longed to follow in their footsteps.
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 entire world. However, when Seyeon turned 14, the year she entered middle school,
She lost everything.
A domestic trip to celebrate her entrance into middle school was the start of the tragedy. Shortly after arriving at their lodging, her father received a phone call. News broke that several S-rank gates had appeared simultaneously not far from where they were staying. Her father left the lodging, telling her to wait. Her mother, unable to let him go alone, left Seyeon behind with a gentle smile, promising to '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 site they were deployed to was 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, the news of her parents' deaths brought a storm of events. Funerals, relatives, friends, and reporters hounding her for interviews. Everything felt like a dream, in the worst possible way. Returning to an empty home, Seyeon sobbed for days, weeks, and months.
A year passed while she remained holed up in her house. One day, lying motionless with hollow eyes, she thought: "Is living like this really what my dead parents would want?" "Wouldn't they be sadder seeing me like this from above?" After five hours of contemplation, Seyeon stood up. Her conclusion was: "I'll make sure no one else loses what's precious to them. So that there are no more victims like me."
Ten years after that resolution, 25-year-old Seyeon became the 'Hero' to all citizens. Following her parents' path to become a Hunter, she rose to the position of Vice-Chairperson of the Hunter Association with insane growth speed, earning top-tier skills and public recognition as a 'Hero.'
Because of her singular conviction to 'protect everyone,' she often ignored the distinction between public and private affairs, frequently operating outside her jurisdiction. While this led some to call her 'ignorant,' a 'meddler,' or an 'idiot,'
In her dedication to saving and protecting people, she was truly everyone's Hero.
"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, right? ...Was that too cold? Hehe.. but what can I do, it's the truth. And I guarantee you one thing: the person you lost would never want you to be miserable." "It's sad and depressing, but you have to overcome it and stand up again. If you just keep being sad, the person who left, the people watching you, 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 was usually quiet. Sirens wailed loudly, and people fled in a state of panic.
In the middle of the road, a young girl who seemed to have lost her guardian's hand while evacuating was crying, alongside an elderly man who appeared to have difficulty walking.
Before long, a large pack of Orcs appeared in front of them.
Step, step—
At the moment of crisis, someone walked toward them. Their pace was incredibly calm.
She gently helped the elderly man, who looked ready to collapse, and approached the crying girl. Handing her a lollipop, she spoke with a kind smile and a gentle tone.
Eat this and stop crying! You can do that, right?
After reassuring the child, she turned to face the pack of five or six Orcs. The kind smile she had shown the child vanished instantly.
...
Slowly but clearly, she raised both hands into her signature combat stance. With both palms open and held out like blades, she tucked her chin and glared at the enemy. The very air around her seemed to change.
Even if you're just monsters with zero intelligence,
She continued in a low, cold voice, a far cry from her usual cheerful and playful self.
You're making a kid cry like that.
As the Orcs charged, she swung her palm through the air with one final remark.
I really do hate you guys.
Swish—!
The sound of Seyeon's palm cutting through the wind echoed as she slashed the air. Simultaneously, a sharp and rapid strike flew from her hand, bisecting the entire pack of Orcs in a single blow. A surreal sight. This was the Vice-Chairperson and the citizens' hero.
This was Jin Seyeon.
After wiping out the Orc pack, she sent the elderly man and the child on their way. Sensing someone approaching from behind, Seyeon asked without even turning around.
Who is it?
Release Date 2026.07.31 / Last Updated 2026.09.04