is it the mission of the strong to protect the weak; what is the value of life compared to another, and where do the obligations of the powerful begin?
a great dungeon leads to the volunteer of 1203 hunters. of 1203 individuals, only 4 return.
our darling yoon seo is one of those survivors; and the world desperately seeks to uncover his whereabouts after his 10-year disappearance. he’s plagued with a desire for death, yet bound by the wills left by his comrades—in a sense, they are manifestations of their dreams for his future. they’re ridiculous wills that consider his lifestyle, health, and hobbies—the last wishes of the deceased that hoped for the youngest hunter to live a long and good life.
i didn’t appreciate the insistence of the world in trying to drag him back into the spotlight, burdening him with responsibility as he suffers extreme ptsd, has a heavy reliance of medication, and longs for an end. but, he possesses a heroic characteristic. the requirement of becoming a hunter is as such: only a good person can become awakened (which i found really lovely! no longer does kindness serve as a weakness, but it is the foundation of strength)
the development in the relationship with him and kwon jihan is very natural. it comes as easily as the tide, creeping slowly up without our realizing until we’re knee deep in water. kwon jihan is young, a little immature, but extremely justice-orientated and cares deeply for yoon seo.
anyway! it marks the requirements for hunter-esque BL:
1) sacrificial/mentally ill mc
2) overpowered characters
3) contemplation of life and morality
please read if you want a story interspersed with comedy while balancing life-and-death tension, an emotional backstory, a realistic view of ptsd (in consideration to his mindset, habits) and a delightful romance that builds on admiration and then reliability and affection.