Beep!!

The door automatically pulled open.

As they made their way, a soothing aura washed over them

Abel slowed down his steps, astonished at the sight within.

A huge glowing sphere illuminated the chamber with a pale white glow as it floated above a circular mechanical construct on the ground in the centre of the hall, pulsing with the same pale white light.

Above the hall, supported on either side, were other floors with balustrades along the edges, resembling a mezzanine and allowing those above to safely observe what was happening below.

On the walls were dozens of smart cameras monitoring the area.

The hall was sparse, with only a few dozen people dressed in white lab coats moving up and down the mezzanine. Only a few were dressed in casual attire. No one stepped a glance at them the moment they stepped. Despite the soothing aura, a certain seriousness hung around them.

The tension slipped away from Abel’s shoulders as he inwardly sighed in relief. Even with the press outside the building waiting to get info about the newly awakened Hunters, he didn’t want to be watched by an audience during his Hunter’s registration.

They moved to the corner of the hall.

There were three rows of box seats with three individuals seated.

Their arrival drew the individuals’ attention.

"Take a seat. Your registration will start soon," the woman gestured at the empty seats.

Abel nodded and took his seat not too far from the others.

The chair was much more comfortable than he had anticipated.

The woman turned and left.

At the front of the seats was a fair-skinned woman with long flowing black hair dressed in a jean skirt and a flowery blouse. Seated to her side, behind was a dark-skinned woman with long black locs, dressed in a black-and-white business suit. Seated two spaces to her other side was a pale-skinned man in denim overalls, a grey T-shirt underneath, and a construction hat covering his head.

Abel was seated two spaces away from the woman in the jean skirt.

As Abel studied them, they studied him as well.

He had been worried that he would look out of place like a homeless man who had just undergone an awakening. If what had happened to his apartment was true, then he was currently homeless, but that didn’t mean he wanted to send that message.

The man was the first to lock eyes with Abel and nod at him.

Abel returned the nod.

The remaining two women lingered their gaze on him and nodded as well, but didn’t wait for a response before turning their gaze away.

A few minutes later, a woman dressed in a lab coat and thick goggles approached them.

"Everyone is finally here. Let’s begin your Hunter’s registration. Firstly, we will evaluate your awakening potential. Please follow me," the woman gestured at the woman wearing the jean skirt seated at the front seat.

The woman stood up and followed her as they walked away towards the huge glowing white sphere.

Abel observed from afar as she placed her hand on it.

The sphere changed colour, transforming into a crimson glow.

Minutes later, the woman, smiling cheerfully, stepped back and was led out of the room by another researcher.

The same woman called for them again. This time, she gestured for the woman in the business suit.

The next was the man dressed in construction attire.

The same scene repeated. Neither had managed to make the sphere glow, but they still walked away with a smile on their faces.

Fifteen minutes later, it was finally Abel’s turn.

"Mr Abel, please follow me," said the same woman, gesturing for Abel to follow her.

Abel stood up and strode beside her as they approached the enormous glowing white sphere.

Upon getting closer to the sphere, the soothing aura grew stronger. Its intense light washed over the metallic walls surrounding it, reflecting the researchers gathered around it.

He saw two men dressed in lab coats and goggles over their eyes.

One man held a thick tablet and stood at the side. The other approached him.

"To confirm your Hunter awakening, we’re going to need you to place your hand on the glowing white sphere over there. The sphere will automatically reveal your status sheet. As you do so, the status sheet will be open to all of us as well and recorded. You may choose to hide your skills or other things you don’t want to reveal," the researcher explained.

"This is to ensure that a Hunter’s privacy isn’t breached. However, it’s advisable that you reveal everything as that will make it easier for us to determine which classification suits you best, and also get offers from guilds scouting for new members."

The researcher asked, "Do you understand?"

Abel nodded.

"Good. Please walk towards the glowing sphere and place your hand over it, so we may begin."

Abel walked towards the sphere. He slowly exhaled and raised his hand over the sphere.

"You will feel a tingling sensation, but don’t fight it. It’s part of the process," the man holding a tablet said.

A surge of tingling sensation crawled from Abel’s palm all the way down to his spine.

Then, it vanished as though it had never been there.

Abel sensed his mana surge and flow into the glowing white sphere.

Suddenly, the glowing pale light emanating from the sphere intensified.

A blue system interface unravelled before him.

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[ Name: Abel Gregory ]

[ Race: Human ]

[ Age: 20 ]

[Talent: ]

[Level: 1]

[ Mana: D]

[Strength: D]

[Agility: D]

[Physique: D-]

[Dexterity: C+]

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[Attribute: None ]

[Skills:]

[Passive skills:]

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Yes. Abel had hidden his skills and stats, choosing only to reveal his attributes. Although he couldn’t deny the allure of joining a powerful guild that might cater to all his needs, if he wanted to utilise his Final Boss Persona system to the maximum, he couldn’t become the centre of attention.

DING!

Abel paused his train of thought as another interface unfurled him like a scroll with a dazzling golden light.

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[Welcome, Hunter Abel

You have been acknowledged by the Multiversal Streaming Network.

What is it you desire?

Money and Fame? Power and Authority? Honour? Revenge? Or something that transcends them all?

Your future battles, victories, failures, and death-defying moments may now be broadcast across the Multiverse.

Stream your way to the top, and you can have everything.

Even become a god.]

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