Association X Exam Arrangements

Hunter Association

Kevin stood in front of this tall building.

To be honest, this was his first time here.

As a Hunter x Hunter, and a One-star Hunter at that, he had never even been to the Hunter Association headquarters.

Logically, becoming Star Rank Hunter x Hunter requires attending an acceptance Succession Ceremony at the Association.

It is said that Jin did not become Three-star Hunter because he found it too troublesome to come to the Association for the star-up Succession Ceremony.

Some are dying of drought, while others are dying of flooding.

Kevin was granted the title of One-star Hunter due to special circumstances, and his Hunter x Hunter's license was already prepared.

Looking at this building.

There are two red X symbols on it, which is the symbol of the Hunter Association.

In the square in front, there are flagpoles all around, with the national flags of various countries flying on them.

"It's like the United Nations."

Kevin couldn't help but complain.

Because it really feels like something I've seen before.

"Let's go, the Chairman should be waiting for us upstairs."

"Men Qi was walking ahead, said."

Kevin followed and strode into the Association.

Looking around.

The situation was slightly different from what he had expected; not everyone he saw was Nen user, and he also saw quite a few non- Nen user.

However, seeing so many Nen user gathered together is indeed a sight I've never seen before.

So many of them are so weak.

However, there are also strong ones.

Some of them seem to have good potential.

But only a few of them are pleasing to the eye.

They've become arrogant.

Kevin observed the people around him while mentally evaluating them.

"You've arrived."

With her highly distinctive appearance, Qiduo appeared before the three of them.

"Come with me, the Chairman is already waiting for you."

Then we entered the elevator.

Just as we were about to close the door.

Qiduo seemed to sense something and frowned.

A hand reached into the middle of the elevator door, which was about to close, and the elevator door, recognizing the obstacle, reopened.

"Oh dear, sorry, I almost missed it."

A tall, thin man with a big smile on his face stood at the elevator door.

He had a bright smile, blond hair, and was wearing a striped yellow suit.

He said this as he walked in.

"It's Qiduo, what a coincidence."

In response to his words, Qiduo merely glanced at him expressionlessly and said coldly, "Is that so? I don't think so at all."

The voice was flat and indifferent.

The lack of emotional fluctuation in the tone already foreshadowed the relationship between Qiduo and this person.

Men Qi and the other woman glanced at him, confirming his identity.

The external forms of the Twelve Zodiacs were not a secret to her.

The man also smiled as he looked at the other three people in the elevator.

"Hello, my name is Pariston, and I'm the Vice Chairman of the Association."

As he spoke, he looked at Kevin.

Their eyes lit up as if they had discovered a New Continent.

"Oh, you must be Mr. Kevin, right? This is the first time I've seen you at the Hunter Association headquarters."

The elevator started moving and slowly ascended.

Kevin merely gave him a cold look.

"Oh dear, you really are cold-hearted."

Pariston's expression remained unchanged as he smiled brightly and spoke.

The voice was filled with an uplifting tone, yet it sounded insincere.

Although Men Qi and Buhara knew Pariston, this was the first time they had spoken to him.

But judging from the attitudes of Qiduo and Kevin, it's clear that this person in front of them seems to have some issues.

Pariston seemed to want to say something more.

Kevin extended a finger slightly and flicked it gently.

A tiny Nen Aura blast exploded brightly.

A faint Nen Aura immediately filled the entire elevator.

But no one moved.

As the Nen Aura filled the elevator, all sounds inside became completely silent.

The sound of voices was gone, the sound of breathing was gone, and the sound of the elevator slowly ascending was gone.

Silence fell.

Pariston still had that bright smile, but judging from his mouth, he had clearly given up on speaking.

Kevin's actions showed that he didn't want to talk to him anymore, and he didn't even want to listen to him.

Until the elevator doors open.

Pariston a smile, then turned around and waved goodbye to the people inside.

Until the door slowly closed.

Pariston's expression turned cold.

"Smugglers - they're really something."

He muttered something to himself.

Meanwhile, inside the elevator...

Kevin had already withdrawn all his Nen Aura.

"You know him?" Qiduo asked curiously. It was normal for her to be rude to Pariston. But she knew that Kevin and the other two should never have had any contact with Pariston.

So what caused Kevin's sudden rejection?

However, Kevin did not answer.

Instead, they started talking about other things.

"Is that person the Vice Chairman?"

Qiduo nodded, though she didn't want to admit it, it was indeed true.

"He's undoubtedly a psychopath. Seriously, a guy like that is utterly useless except as a threat."

However, this confirms that Pariston is a very powerful individual.

The more abnormal someone is, the stronger they become after learning Nen ability. And judging from their appearance, the fact that they could become the Vice Chairman shows they are definitely a smart guy.

"He is undoubtedly a malicious person, not just towards me, but towards everyone."

Kevin commented.

This was the first time he had ever seen humans in this state.

Human malice is always targeted, and the subtle malice that Pariston exuded the moment he saw him was completely undisguised.

Kevin could sense that he wasn't targeting him personally; he was targeting others.

Pure antisocial personality disorder, mentally ill.

"It's unbelievable that someone like that is the Vice Chairman of the Association."

Hearing Kevin's words, Qiduo pursed her lips, wanting to retort.

She still has a strong affection for the Association.

"The Chairman is still here."

That was all she could say.

"What if he dies?"

Upon hearing this, Men Qi and the other person standing beside them were somewhat shocked.

That's such an unlucky thing to say.

No joke, Netero, the Chairman of the Hunter Association, has an extremely high reputation.

His contributions to the Hunter Association are undeniable, earning him the respect of almost all Hunter x Hunter.

However, Kevin didn't mean any disrespect; he was simply stating a fact.

Qiduo looked at Kevin, her expression showing displeasure for the first time.

"The Chairman is still in good health—and very capable."

It's hard to imagine that the Chairman would die.

Once you learn more about it, you'll know exactly how long Netero has lived; this centenarian is still in excellent health.

Their strength is undoubtedly top-notch.

How can a guy like that die?

I never thought of that.

"Then let's wish him a long and healthy life."

Kevin casually uttered a lucky phrase.

His perfunctory attitude prompted Men Qi to nudge him with her finger.

That's incredibly rude of you.

At that moment, the elevator doors opened.

Qiduo led the three of them to an office.

This is the office of Isaac Netero, the Chairman the Hunter Association.

Three people were already seated in the office's reception area.

The first thing to catch Kevin's attention was undoubtedly the Hunter Association's Chairman, the old man Kevin had met during the Hunter Exam.

It hasn't changed at all compared to a few years ago.

But at this stage, Kevin can see more in Netero.

Is it powerful?

Undoubtedly powerful.

But in essence, Kevin didn't think Netero was stronger than him.

However, Kevin sensed something different about Netero.

He is peaceful and upright, and although he is very powerful, he looks like an old man, not in a visual sense but in a sensory sense.

Kevin couldn't explain what kind of force was at work.

However, knowing just one thing is enough.

This old man is very strong.

All that can be seen on the surface is a calm water surface.

Netero looked at Kevin, then just squinted and chuckled.

"Then, the examiners are all present."

"Qiduo said."

Netero also became a little more formal, coughing and clearing his throat while covering his fist with his mouth.

"You are all excellent Hunter x Hunter. I invite you to serve as examiners for the 287th Hunter Professional Exam."

Hunter x Hunter serving as examiners for exams generally fall into two categories.

The first type is self-recommendation, which is actually quite common.

Because on the one hand, one can make a certain contribution.

Furthermore, the Hunter Association will also provide generous monetary rewards.

Some Hunter x Hunter, driven by physical and mental desires, will observe candidates with potential during the exam proctoring process.

If it's appropriate, I will proactively become a teacher to train the other person to become Nen user after they become Hunter x Hunter.

This forms the master-disciple relationship.

Because Two-star Hunter have this mandatory requirement.

The second scenario is naturally the Association's designation, which is frankly rare, unless in a certain year there aren't even two Hunter x Hunter who want to become examiners.

"The Hunter Exam is generally divided into five sessions, with the last session being conducted by the Association Chairman himself, who also sets the questions."

For the other sessions, each examiner is responsible for their own arrangements. The Association will provide the exam content and venue; the examiners only need to provide their plans.

Qiduo explained the relevant arrangements to everyone, as well as what they would do after becoming examiners.

"Although the examiners have full authority to arrange the questions, please remember that this is just an exam."

Don't make the exam questions too difficult.

In the past, there have been instances where the examiners in the first exam made a mess of things, causing all the candidates to fail.

That was the first exam!

Hunter x Hunter are known for their capricious nature, and this situation occurs every few years. This is why the Hunter Association's exams are led by the Chairman, who is also responsible for the final exam.

Because the other people didn't have enough prestige to control the situation.

If one lacks even this much prestige and strength, then one is not worthy of being the Chairman of the Association.

After stating the requirements.

Qiduo looked at the group and said.

"The examiners can discuss this amongst themselves, offering their ideas and preferred venues, and try to ensure the venues are not too far apart."

The main purpose is to avoid overly complicated situations.

If the exam rooms are closer together, it will be easier to arrange them.

However, this was just Qiduo's suggestion. If the distance was too far and the examiner insisted on this arrangement, then it wouldn't matter.

"I'll be in charge of the first session. My test simply assesses the candidates' physical fitness, so there aren't many requirements for the venue."

A middle-aged man who looked somewhat like a toy spoke, with a meticulously styled hairstyle, calm eyes, a slender body, and a mouth hidden beneath a mustache.

Kevin felt that the proportion of people with strange appearances seemed quite high among Hunter x Hunter.

It's hard to find someone who's like a normal person.

Kevin remembered his name was Satotz, and he seemed to be a Ruin Hunter when he introduced himself.

Just like gold.

At this moment, Men Qi also spoke up.

"We're partners, so we'll be in charge of one exam, which will focus on hunting and cooking."

"Cooking?" Kevin glanced at her.

Men Qi nodded with certainty.

"Cooking."

So you mean you have specific requirements regarding taste?

"Of course! Can you call it cooking if you don't care about the taste?"

Men Qi looked at Kevin like he was an idiot; she thought Kevin had said something completely pointless.

Kevin now understands why Qiduo emphasized it so much.

He now understands why people always say that you need luck to pass the Hunter Exam.

How many people can cook?

It would be good enough if I just cooked some simple home-style dishes.

To satisfy Men Qi's tastes, unless you're a chef yourself, it's very difficult to pass the test.

And it also requires personal hunting.

They might even come up with a limited-time theme, turning it into something like a food competition.

Given these stringent requirements, Kevin wouldn't say there weren't any Hunter x Hunter who could pass, but he figured there were definitely no more than a dozen or twenty.

This was despite his extremely optimistic expectations.

Kevin wouldn't dare make that guarantee for anyone else.

But Men Qi knew him too well.

This is a Gourmet Hunter with extremely high standards for taste, and Men Qi is also a very willful character.

Once she gets angry, she's really capable of doing something like failing all the test takers.

"Where are you planning to book?" Kevin asked.

If it's a place with plenty of ingredients, then it's actually not so bad.

Based on the Men Qi sets exam questions, she must be in charge of the earlier exams.

If they let him do whatever he wants, won't Kevin's plans be affected?

How can he then verify who is qualified?

How can you tell a ghost from that?

"Smiler Wetland."

How many normal ingredients does this godforsaken place have?

How many people know the cooking techniques for these ingredients?

He's not familiar with other places, but he knows this place very well.

There's only so much food available.

"That's it, all the candidates will fail in your hands."

"What do you mean by that!" Men Qi said, clearly displeased.

These were test questions she had carefully prepared.

"Well, let's leave it at that. We need to ensure the examiners' autonomy."

At this moment, Netero, who hadn't said much until now, suddenly spoke up.

Kevin glanced at him.

The old man's smile was rather wicked.

He clearly thought it would be very interesting.

Since the Chairman had said that, Kevin didn't say anything more and just shrugged.

"Then you'll be in charge of the second match, how about that?"

"I asked the Chairman."

Men Qi nodded; she didn't care about any of that.

Upon hearing this, Kevin was no longer worried.

He hadn't even heard about the second round before all the candidates were eliminated.

It's true that there have been instances where no one passed an exam, but those usually happened in the last exam.

This refers to situations where the president of the Chairman sets the exam questions.

Obviously, if the questions are too outrageous, or if the examiners act too recklessly during the exam, the Chairman will likely step in to mediate.

The group quickly came up with the relevant arrangements.

Kevin was in charge of the fourth game.

In other words, he needs to consider the scenario where there are only ten or twenty candidates left.

Those candidates who make it this far are, barring any unforeseen circumstances, all of them are exceptionally talented.

"Then let's embark on a survival journey."

Kevin said with a smile that he had already been considering the relevant arrangements when he decided to become an examiner and obtained the qualification.

He needs talented individuals who have the potential to travel to the Dark Continent.

So what is the first priority on the Dark Continent?

Is it strength? Is it ability?

Neither.

It is courage, it is Courage, it is caution.

That's the Dark Continent, teeming with monsters at the top of the food chain, which will bring immense pressure.

If even simple actions are hindered, then even the greatest strength becomes meaningless.