The Rise Of The No. 1 Hunter-Chapter 147: OBLITERATED—LIVE ON STREAM

Hayate lunged forward and threw a punch, pouring all his power into it.

Raito raised his left hand.

Catch.

Hayate's fist stopped mid-air—unable to move an inch.

His eyes widened.

"My turn," Raito said.

Before Hayate could react—

BAM!

Raito's fist smashed into Hayate's cheek.

Blood and saliva burst from his mouth.

Three teeth flew into the air before the impact even finished.

Hayate's face twisted grotesquely as his entire body was launched sideways.

BOOM!

His head slammed straight into the dungeon wall.

Stone cracked.

Rocks crashed to the ground.

Hayate's body slid down the wall—limp.

His green aura flickered… then vanished completely.

Unconscious.

Raito stared at him in silence.

"…What the hell?" he muttered.

"Was that supposed to be an air strike?"

He clenched his fist once, then relaxed it.

"I didn't even go all out."

Turning away, Raito walked toward the massive door ahead.

"Fourth floor," he said quietly.

The door creaked open.

And without another glance back—

Raito stepped forward.

Raito was about to step onto the next floor when something caught his eye.

Streaming bot.

"What the hell…?" he muttered, pausing mid-step. His eyes widened. "What is this thing doing here?!"

It was a machine—a construct of gears and metal—and somehow, he hadn't sensed it at all. The aura was… blocked. Clever.

He sprinted to the level 4 door, slammed it open, and stepped through. The door shut with a thunderous clang behind him.

Hayate, meanwhile, was still crumpled against the dungeon wall, unconscious.

Every move, every strike—everything—had been streamed by the bots.

Damn. Raito realized he hadn't paid much attention. No wonder there weren't any guards or security inside this S-rank dungeon. There was already an S-rank hunter clearing it, streaming everything for the public, and Hayate… he was too weak to even challenge the chimera properly.

Raito pulled out his phone to check the media. Nothing. No signal.

Outside the dungeon, chaos erupted. News stations were already broadcasting the footage. Social media exploded. Every guild master in the country had their eyes glued to the feed.

"What the hell is going on?" Jiro muttered, staring at the screen.

"Did he even notice the cameras? I didn't…"

He tried to call—no network.

The footage didn't lie. Hayate had been obliterated with a single punch. The stream showed every detail: the chimera, the crumbling dungeon wall, and Hayate's limp body.

Commentators, reporters, and viewers were stunned:

"Who is that guy?"

"He's a hunter—but what rank? I've never seen him."

"Could he be one of the new-generation S-rank hunters?"

"Unbelievable… he just… defeated Ayate—live, on camera!"

Top news banners flashed across screens:

LIVE: S-Rank Hunter Crushes Dungeon Challenger in New S-Rank Dungeon!

Popular Hunter Hayate Live-Streams Dungeon Attempt – Defeated Instantly!

Mystery Hunter Appears, Annihilates Opponent in Single Strike!

Echo, sitting in her house, froze.

"What the hell… is he in the news? How… how did this happen?"

She stood up, eyes wide. "Is that… him?"

The footage continued. Hayate's defeat had gone viral before anyone could react. And the man who had defeated him… remained completely unknown.

Even Ayane saw the news. Her face froze in shock. Her boyfriend beside her didn't know what to say. The screen flashed live footage—everyone was watching.

"Finally… we've received information from the Gate," someone muttered.

Raito hadn't done his full assessment yet, and officially, he was still C-rank. But the last footage clearly showed him performing feats that no ordinary C-rank could achieve. The guild and media were already buzzing.

[NEWS ALERT]

Name: Raito Rikue

Rank: C-rank (current)

Dungeon live stream in progress

The country erupted. Social media, news outlets, even overseas contacts—all were tuned in. His father, far away, had seen it. His sister too. People everywhere were talking about him.

"Damn… damn it…" Raito muttered under his breath, leaning against the wall of the first floor.

He stayed there for a moment, unsure whether to continue climbing the dungeon. The train of thought was interrupted by footsteps—someone was coming in.

Raito observed silently as the people approached. They carefully removed Hayate's body from the wall. His head had been lodged in stone, but they began healing him. Elixirs, magic-infused bandages—they worked methodically, bringing him back from unconsciousness. Slowly, Hayate stirred.

As they guided him out of the dungeon, the stream button still blinked faintly in the corner of the feed. Raito knew he couldn't linger.

Should I disable it? he thought. No… I can't. I'll move forward. Whatever happens, happens. I've made my choice.

With that, Raito walked deeper into the fourth floor, his steps steady.

[SYSTEM NOTICE] Level 4 – Exploration ongoing]

The dungeon waited. And so did whatever—or whoever—was ahead.

Raito kept moving forward. Damn… what the hell is happening outside this dungeon? he thought, pushing himself to a faster pace.

The path ahead opened, and bugs with massive horns swarmed around him. He could sense their aggression immediately. And that guy Hayate… he wouldn't have lasted a second here, Raito muttered, shaking his head.

Suddenly, a Wyvern noticed him. Its wings beat furiously as it lunged forward, and thunder cracked through the dungeon ceiling. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

This is happening again, Raito said under his breath.

He activated flight, surging upward as his dagger materialized on his arm. The Wyvern tried to escape, but Raito had already calculated its core position.

[SYSTEM NOTICE] Core detected: Wyvern (B-rank)

Raito's dagger pierced the core cleanly. The Wyvern screeched, flailing as it began to fall.

[SYSTEM ALERT] Wyvern defeated. LP cost: 600 [Current LP: 95,400]

Its skin faded away in mid-air, leaving only bones before disintegrating completely.

[SYSTEM MESSAGE] User Raito has cleared Wyvern. Core obtained. Added to inventory.

Landing lightly behind the fallen beast, Raito's eyes scanned ahead. Another Wyvern was approaching. He smirked.

"Let's see what you've got," Raito said, moving forward, ready for the next attack.

Raito crouched on the back of the undead Wyvern, its skeletal wings flapping powerfully beneath him. The wind tore past him as the creature soared forward, aiming directly for the next threat.

Ahead, a living Wyvern emerged, its massive wings beating the air violently, horns gleaming, eyes fixed on him.

[Notification: Enemy Detected – Wyvern | Level: B | HP: 1,200,000 | EXP: 1500 | LP Cost to Engage: 450]

Raito smirked. B-rank… too easy.

The undead Wyvern lunged mid-air, ramming the living Wyvern head-on. Raito leapt with perfect timing, landing on the second Wyvern's back as it twisted violently in the air. He raised his dagger, glowing faintly with purple energy.

[Notification: Skill Activated – Core Piercer Lv.1 | Mana Cost: 300 | LP Cost: 50]

He stabbed the dagger deep into its forehead. The Wyvern let out a deafening roar as its life force drained rapidly. Its body began to fall uncontrollably toward the dungeon floor. Raito leapt off just in time, landing safely as the Wyvern crashed with a bone-shaking impact.

[Notification: Enemy Defeated – Wyvern | Gained EXP: 1500 | LP Consumed: 500 | Core Obtained]

From above, the undead Wyvern under his control adjusted its flight path, diving to intercept the falling Wyvern's corpse. The two collided mid-air with a bone-crunching impact, scattering debris everywhere.

Raito's voice cut through the chaos:

"Heed my call, undead! You are tamed!"

[Notification: Summon Obedience – Undead Wyvern | Loyalty Increased: 100% | LP Cost: 200]

The skeletal Wyvern's magical glow faded, leaving only its bony frame. Its hollow eyes focused on Raito as it lowered its head in submission. He could now control it fully, issuing commands with simple gestures.

Raito landed lightly on the dungeon floor, scanning the area. Rocks were scattered from the earlier collisions, the smell of blood and scorched earth filling the air.

Ahead, more enemies appeared—lesser Wyverns, flying undead, and horned beasts emerging from the dungeon's higher floors. Raito activated his Status Box to assess the battlefield.

[Status Box Opened]

Current LP: 105,000

Current Mana: 12,500

Summons: 3/10 Undead

Core Inventory: 1 Wyvern Core

Active Skills: Flight Lv.3 | Core Piercer Lv.1 | Undead Control Lv.5

[Notification: New Floor Unlocked – Floor 4 | Recommended Level: C+]

Raito's eyes narrowed. Even with my C-rank level, I can handle this. But these monsters… they're stronger than typical B-rank enemies. The dungeon itself is adjusting to my presence.

He tapped a command with his hand.

[Command: Advance – Undead Wyvern | LP Cost: 100 | Mana Cost: 50]

The skeletal Wyvern obeyed, swooping forward and smashing through a group of horned beasts below. Bones shattered, monsters screamed, and the dungeon trembled with every impact.

Then he encountered another Wyvern massive Chimera appeared, its three heads roaring fire, ice, and venom. Even from a distance, its aura pressed against Raito like a physical weight. The undead Wyverns flinched slightly, sensing the raw power radiating from the creature.

Raito didn't flinch. This is the kind of challenge I wanted. He raised his dagger.

[Skill Activated: Core Piercer Lv.2 | Mana Cost: 600 | LP Cost: 150]

He dashed forward, dodging the Chimera's first fiery breath. The undead Wyvern leapt alongside him, ready to strike in sync.

Raito thought quickly: If I can break its core, the Chimera falls. One move… precise…