A Hunter’s Stamina

In a world where dungeons have mysteriously opened, and some people are granted special powers to become hunters, South Korea offers a unique deal: serve as a hunter for ten years, and your siblings will be exempt from mandatory military service. This unusual arrangement has led to wealthy families adopting children to shield their own from the military draft, using them as pawns to protect their status.

Yeon-woo is one of these adopted children, who becomes a hunter not for personal gain, but to protect his younger brother, Jeong-woo, from the looming danger of military service. After five years of grueling service as a hunter, Yeon-woo has become accustomed to the perilous world he inhabits, but his commitment to his brother remains unwavering.

When an unknown dungeon suddenly opens near Jeong-woo’s university, the danger escalates, and Yeon-woo volunteers for a high-risk mission, determined to do whatever it takes to protect his brother—even if it means putting his own life on the line. As he faces increasingly dangerous dungeons and enemies, the bond between Yeon-woo and Jeong-woo is tested, and Yeon-woo must navigate not only the threats of the dungeon world but the sacrifices he’s willing to make for family.

This story explores themes of sacrifice, family loyalty, and the dangerous consequences of power and duty, as Yeon-woo’s journey as a hunter becomes a fight for survival—not just for himself, but for the safety and future of the one person he holds dear.