Mo Fan and Guo Caitang

Behind the recruitment desk, a burly man with bandages wrapped around his head spoke angrily.

"What kind of trash are these people? Do these idiots think we in the City Demon Hunting Squad just sit around waiting to get fed?"

"Captain, don't worry. With so many applicants, we're bound to find someone decent."

The speaker was a round-headed man wearing a fashionable beret.

"Actually, this one looks pretty good. He's mastered level-two Wind Track, so he could track Demon Beasts and lure them away effectively."

A frail-looking girl standing behind the burly man spoke up.

"You've already got me for the Wind Element. Do we really need anyone else?"

The Wind Element mage wore a shirt and had long hair, giving him an airy, carefree look.

"I'd say we go with Ah Cheng. His Fire Element still packs enough punch against Demon Beasts."

Hearing that, the captain shook his head helplessly.

"Looks like that's our only option."

Barely had he finished speaking when the sweet-looking recruitment girl hurried over and ran face-first into his chest.

"Ah... sorry."

Her cheeks flushed bright red as she hurriedly spoke.

"A... a Lightning... Lightning Element mage has applied to join our City Demon Hunting Squad."

"Seriously?!"

The burly captain perked up at once, his eyes shining as he looked toward the long line of applicants.

Although the City Demon Hunting Squad was indeed more sought-after than other squads, that did not mean Lightning Element mages were willing to join.

Lightning Element mages had always been honored guests in every Hunter squad. Even some of the more elite teams had no objection to taking on a Lightning Element rookie.

After all, rookies could be trained, but Lightning Element mages, who made up less than one in a thousand, were nearly impossible to find!

"Is that