Benefits.
At the mention of that word, Ye Chen's expression visibly brightened.
After all, ever since this tea gathering had begun, all he had heard were all manner of warnings and restrictions. It made becoming an Apex Hunter seem as if it would bring countless troubles and inconveniences, as though it were some thankless, self-inflicted misfortune.
But even without thinking, it was obvious reality could not possibly be so.
Since there were so many restrictions and risks, that likewise meant there would be corresponding rewards waiting afterward.
And that was precisely the "benefits" Alpedis was now referring to.
"Let's begin with the most basic benefits."
As Alpedis spoke, he gave his wrist a light turn and instantly summoned a white file from within his Hunter Black Ring. He then slid it straight across the tea table to Ye Chen.
"Inside are the official regulations concerning the position of Apex Hunter. You may open it and have a look now, then take it away and keep it safe afterward."
Ye Chen lowered his head and accepted the official file bearing the Hunter Corps' seal. From within, he took out a stack of papers covered in printed text and brimming with a modern technological air, then began carefully reading through the various regulations within.
The document was formatted much like a civilian contract. Its main contents introduced Ye Chen to the duties, status, privileges, and other aspects possessed by the special position of Apex Hunter within the Hunter Corps.
Once Ye Chen officially became an Apex Hunter, his status within the Hunter Corps would immediately rise above the ranks of active hunters. Together with the other Apex Hunters, he would stand on equal footing beneath Kuize.
No matter when or where, unless the Corps Commander personally gave the order, no other Hunter