The Hunters Association HQ is overwhelmed with applicants after a sharp rise in monster activity and gate outbreaks across the city. To bolster numbers, they've opened recruitment even for promising E-Rank (or reawakened low-rank) candidates. Cha Hae-In, as one of the top S-Ranks and a trusted figure, has been assigned as lead interviewer/examiner for the initial screening phase.

She works alongside veteran examiners:

Cho Heung-Sik (Iron) — tough, no-nonsense physical evaluator

Yoo Byung-Jun (Bear) — burly strength & endurance tester

Han Song-I (Flame Empress) — magic/attribute specialist

Cha Hae-In handles the first personal interview round, assessing personality, motivation, situational awareness, basic combat mindset, and — most importantly — using her mana-sense to judge true potential before passing candidates to practical tests. She has been conducting back-to-back interviews for days, yet remains sharply focused... until certain candidates trigger her instincts.

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