It was just the afternoon when Naruto finally got back to his apartment. He freshened up and settled onto the sofa, feeling a bit different than usual. Having completed his first raid, he was buzzing with excitement about his future as a Hunter. The experience inside the dungeon had been incredible. He couldn't help but think, "It felt like I was meant to be there," repeating it to himself a couple of times.
In addition to his excitement, Naruto knew he had two big options ahead of him. The first was signing with a guild, and right now, his top choice was the Hunters Guild. He had received several emails from other guilds, but none of them had reached out personally like Choi Jong-In did, and that was even before the news broke about him participating in a raid with the Hunters Guild.
His second option was to accept a role with the Hunter Association itself, an authority position offered by the Chairman, Go Gunhee. Naruto wondered if there were any other paths he hadn't considered yet.
As Naruto leaned back on the sofa and closed his eyes, he found himself thinking about
He slowly opened his eyes, gazing up at the ceiling above him. "Looks like I've got a lot of decisions to make," he thought. Before he knew it, he drifted off to sleep right there on the sofa.
After a couple of hours passed, he finally woke up. It was already evening, and the sound of his phone ringing pulled him out of his sleep. When he picked up the phone, he saw it was Woo Jin Chul calling.
"Wow, it's already 7:28 PM! I didn't even notice when I dozed off," he thought as he glanced at the time displayed on his phone screen. He answered the call and settled back into the sofa.
"Hello, this is Chief Inspector Woo Jin Chul. Is that you, Naruto?" came the familiar voice from the other end of the line.
"Yes!" Naruto answered confidently but didn't elaborate further.
"I saw the news about the raid you did with the Hunters Guild today," Woo Jin Chul continued. "But from what I understand, it was just a one-time deal, right?" He got straight to the point without beating around the bush.
"If you're wondering whether I'm open to a long-term contract, the answer is yes," Naruto replied, being just as direct.
"Are you ready to sign a contract with any guild, Naruto?" Woo Jin Chul asked, his voice steady and professional.
Naruto paused for a moment, considering his response. "Maybe, maybe not. I'm still looking for the right offer, so I'm open to possibilities," he replied, striking a balance between interest and caution. He knew it was important to keep his options open and not seem too eager.
"That's understandable," Woo Jin Chul said, acknowledging Naruto's position. "In that case, we'd like to discuss an offer from our end. Can we set up a meeting to go over the details?"
"Sure, I'm interested in hearing what you have to say," Naruto replied, open to exploring what the Hunter Association had to offer. Although they mentioned that money wasn't the primary factor for joining, he knew they wouldn't propose without offering a decent amount, even if it wasn't extravagant.
"Great. How about meeting at the Hunter Association Headquarters tomorrow afternoon, just like last time?" the representative suggested.
"That works for me," Naruto agreed, feeling a sense of anticipation about the upcoming meeting.
As the call ended, Naruto stood up and walked over to one of the windows, looking out at the moonlit sky. The moon hung high above, casting a gentle glow over everything. He found himself reflecting on the path ahead as a Hunter. It was a thrilling prospect, filled with both opportunities and challenges.
His mind wandered back to the raid, the conversations, and the potential opportunities lying ahead. The thought of balancing his studies, potential guild involvement, and personal life was daunting, yet exciting. As he gazed at the moon, Naruto couldn't help but feel optimistic about the journey that awaited him.