In (titled "The Price of a Wish" or "Engagement Standards" in different versions), the story focuses on a tense negotiation and a high-stakes rescue mission involving Akira, Katsuya’s team, and Reina. Story Development in Chapter 36
Following the intense combat in previous chapters, Akira finds himself in a standoff with Katsuya's team. Akira, supported by Alpha’s augmented reality guidance, monitors their movements closely. In (titled "The Price of a Wish" or
This chapter is part of a larger arc where Akira's rapid growth and unique skills (actually Alpha's support) create friction with other rising hunters like Katsuya. This chapter is part of a larger arc
The story is set in a post-apocalyptic future where "Hunters" explore dangerous Old World Ruins to find advanced technology and fight mechanical monsters. He is assisted by Alpha, a virtual AI
Akira is a young boy from the slums who became a hunter to escape poverty. He is assisted by Alpha, a virtual AI that only he can see and hear.
During the negotiation, Yumina proposes that she become Akira's hostage. In exchange, she asks Akira to allow Reina and the others to be moved to safety. Akira accepts this temporary arrangement, using Yumina to ensure the others depart without conflict.
Once the immediate threat is neutralized, Akira leaves Yumina and rushes toward the temporary base to fulfill his report or mission requirements. Context and Setting