"She’s already gone, huh…" Jace muttered, spotting the note left on the table in Natsuki’s handwriting:

“Good luck with training today, bro! I’ll be cheering you on!”

He smiled, pocketing the note before heading to the kitchen. Just as he poured himself a glass of water—

DING!

A familiar notification tone echoed in his ears. He blinked.

> [New Job Request Available: Optional]

A new path awaits you… should you dare to walk it.

Do you accept the request?

[Yes] — [No]

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Jace didn’t hesitate. He slammed 'Yes'.

The air shimmered. Another message appeared, more intricate than anything he'd seen before.

> [Class Advancement Quest: Sealed Origin of the Rampage Monarch]

You’ve shown signs of compatibility with the ancient remnants of the Rampage Monarch.

To claim this power, you must first meet the hidden requirements:

• Strength: 60+

• Mentality: 45+

• Intelligence: 40+

• Perception: 50+

Current progress: Incomplete

Requirement: Uncover 2 Monarch Residuals to unlock the Job Class Trial.

Progress: 0/2

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“Rampage Monarch… again?” Jace whispered, his eyes narrowing.

It wasn't the first time this name had crept into his life. First the mysterious video. Then the Monarch’s shadowy figure during the B-rank gate. And now… a class?

He pulled up his stats.

> Strength: 51

Mentality: 37

Intelligence: 34

Perception: 43

Close… but not quite there.

“So I need to train, and I need to find these… Monarch Residuals,” Jace muttered, rolling his shoulders. A new path was opening, one with roots deeper than he imagined.

Just then, another notification chimed in:

> [Clue Discovered: Monarch Residual Location – Unknown Sector B-17, Subterranean Ruins Gate – D Rank]

Note: The presence is faint, but it resonates with your blood.

"Guess that's where I'm heading next," he smirked.

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He threw on his gear, double-checked his Dagger of Nightshade, and set out. As he jogged through the city, the day buzzing around him, Jace’s mind was spinning with possibilities.

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A job class linked to the Rampage Monarch?

This wasn't just about power. It was legacy. Purpose. Maybe even fate.

If the Monarch's abilities were starting to awaken in the world again… and Jace was the only one resonating with it… he could become something no Hunter had ever seen before.

Something feared.

Something legendary.

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The streets blurred by as he turned a corner toward the Hunter Association’s outpost. He needed more intel. He needed to find that Residual.

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But first—he needed to train.

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> [Daily Quest Activated: Train Core Attributes]

• Push-ups – 100

• Meditation (30 minutes)

• Sprint Intervals – 10x

Reward: +2 Strength, +2 Perception, +1 Mentality

Quest bonus: Progress towards Job Unlock increases.

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Jace cracked his knuckles, adrenaline already building.

“All right, Monarch… if this is your power, I’m coming for it.”

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