At the Demon Realm's Gate.
An Ancient Demon spawn with four arms and wings stepped out from the Demon Realm's Gate. A flash of silver light then radiated from its body as it teleported next to Argus.
Its deep, unflustered gaze scanned the area before resting on Argus and the Giant Beast. A hint of an indescribable grin formed on its large, jagged-toothed jaw.
"Sequence-class Hunting Group Number 4 in position. Argus, long time no see..."
"Marcus, you're late..."
Argus, who rarely smiled, greeted the Ancient Demon spawn named Marcus with a hint of enjoyment.
"I'm not that late; I got held up..."
"Hm, no matter. It's good to see you're here. I didn't expect you to be part of the Number 4 hunting group!"
Marcus replied calmly, "I haven't been active for a while. I just came out to stretch my muscles!"
Argus added with a slight smirk, "Didn't you just return from that... that outpost treasure land mission? I heard you had quite a success."
