Moyu would prepare three number tags.
Of these twenty-four candidates, only half would ultimately pass the third phase.
In other words—
Each number tag in Moyu's hands represented four places for those who passed.
"I can't let all that scoring go to waste."
Moyu took out his notebook, which recorded each candidate's score.
Originally, he had intended to rank them by score to decide which twelve candidates would pass the third phase. Now...
He would turn those scores into advantages instead.
Candidates with higher scores would receive certain advantages first during the third phase.
Simply put, they would start ahead of the others.
The candidates earned points through their performance and abilities, then used those points to gain a head start.
That was perfectly reasonable.
With that in mind, Moyu opened his notebook and took out a pen, intending to draw up a more standardized ranking. After dinner, he would post it along with the rules for tomorrow's competition.
Before Moyu could start writing, however, Beans opened the door, and Menchi and the other two walked into the room.
Hearing them enter, Moyu looked up.
"Menchi, perfect timing. I have a favor to ask."
Moyu smiled when he saw her.
He intended to have Menchi prepare some Glowing Cuisine that could relieve fatigue, ensuring the candidates were in good condition.
That would make things more interesting.
"Just say the word, Master."
A smile spread across Menchi's face.
As Beans left the room, he couldn't help slowing down to listen.
Satotz stood quietly to one side, while Buhara's gaze moved between Moyu and Menchi.
Moyu is Menchi's master. Doesn't that mean...
Buhara suddenly remembered that Moyu and Menchi were both One-Star Professional Hunters.
In other words, having trained a starred apprentice, Moyu could actually apply to the Hunter Association for a