Chapter 199 Hunter's situation training × mentor × three beauties
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*Player Name: Fushimi Kyoki
*Current week: Week 1
*Faction: None
"Wealth, fame, status... a treasure that countless people flock to, a little-known rare beast, a convenient source of intelligence..."
A passionate female voice played on the TV hanging on the airship, and the scenes she described appeared in the background.
"You can also enjoy visa-free entry to most countries, free use of about 95% of public facilities, and other convenient conditions!"
The host on screen was enthusiastic, excitedly pumping his fist and announcing, "If you pass the test and become a Hunter, everything above will be within your reach!"
"—The Hunter Exam will officially begin in 30 days. During this period, you can register online or apply for qualifications offline. Candidates interested in becoming Hunters must not miss this once-a-year registration opportunity!"
As the host's introduction, which could easily move others' emotions, ended, the TV screen continued to play other entertainment programs.
The player lowered his head. On the coffee table in front of him was a Hunter Test Application Card.
"*Main Quest: Pass the Hunter Test!
Remaining time: The test has not started yet, so it is not included in the countdown.
Mission requirements (achieved): Stamina 500, Reputation 350, Perception 450
Pass probability: 100%
"*Side Quest: Embark on a journey of love practice!
Mission Details: Before you explore on your own, you may need a patient or experienced teacher to guide you through this open world!
Task rewards: Depends on the teaching level of the selected teacher
[SSS]-level special teachers: Hisoka Moro, Chrollo Luciro, Illumi Zoldyck, ...
【SS】Excellent Teacher: ...
Longing for a thrilling battle on the brink of life and death, a killing machine that only obeys the orders of money, or a greedy ambition to pocket rare treasures...
Every teacher has unique preferences, discover them and impress them!
(Note: There is no limit to the number of apprentices, but if multiple people can attack NPCs, there will be overlap in routes, which may affect the subsequent plot)
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Click on the marked name to see the specific values, such as military strength, strategy, etc.
It is worth noting that the order of teacher rankings does not rely solely on the above conditions.
A red-haired magician with teardrop-shaped makeup on his face, a mysterious young man with a cross on his forehead, and an expressionless black-haired killer with a round-head nail in his fingertips...
After carefully observing the similarities between them, the players came to the conclusion: - They are ranked according to their appearance and overall strength!
This... is very convincing!
Next to the hunter test application card is a small mobile phone with a series of contact numbers stored in it.
The player called the contact of "Chrollo".
After a short wait, someone picked up the phone, but the other party didn't speak and there was silence in the receiver.
"Excuse me, Mr. Chrollo?" the player asked. "I'm not sure if this is disturbing you, but I'm looking for a teacher who can guide my training."
"...Ah, I see." There was silence for a moment, and then a clear and gentle male voice came out, with a hint of understanding in his voice.
"Hmm... Could you please allow me to ask one more question, just to satisfy my curiosity?"
With the faint sound of keys clicking in the background, he asked a question that the players found puzzling.
"This number...where did you get it from?"
The other party seemed to be more interested in the player than "." The player realized this after hanging up the phone after chatting happily with Chrollo for a while.
The player dialed "Ilmi's" number instead, and the call was picked up quickly.
After the player repeated what he had said to Kuroro, a voice with a similar realization as Kuroro's, but with a completely different tone, said, "...I see!"
"This is the first time I've received a commission other than murder..." he said in a somewhat curious tone.
"However, to place a commission, you need to contact the Zoldyck public number specifically responsible for receiving commissions."
A few keystrokes echoed from the other end, followed by a faint hum of electricity. The player then heard his final words, spoken in a calm, unwavering voice: "If you need me to handle a commission, you can name Illumi Zoldyck."
The next second, the phone signal was replaced by a sweet, mechanical female voice: "This is the Zoldyck commission hotline. Please enter your request. To commission a kill, press 1. To cancel, press 2. Please note that the commission fee is non-refundable regardless of success or failure. For other commissions, press 3..."
Players press buttons according to the prompts.
The person on the other end paused for a few seconds, then continued professionally, "We've detected that the amount of assets you hold meets the required amount. Your order will automatically receive a 10% discount."
"Zoldyck is currently available and can accept commissions from the following candidates. If no specific person is specified, they will be assigned randomly based on the difficulty of the commission.
Zeno Zoldyck
Silva Zoldyck
Illumi Zoldyck
Kurt Zoldyck
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Player: "...Name, Ilmi."
"I've detected that you just spoke with Young Master Yilmi. You can enjoy a 10% discount..."
——What a trouble!
After leaving the cumbersome Zoldyck hotline, the player called the magician whose avatar was listed in the column for recommended teachers with the [SSS] grade.
"…cultivation?"
The call was connected, and the person on the other end sounded like they were experiencing a dangerous chase. The player could hear the distinct sound of wind, mixed with the sharp sound of breaking through the air, but his voice was cheerful, with some interest that arose from something unexpected.
"Hmm—that's a rare request. Okay~"
With a dull cry of pain mixed with the sound of a heavy object falling to the ground, he spoke with almost a sigh: "If you can make it to the Republic of Bartokia within an hour, hehe... then we can meet."
"...Okay," the player said uncertainly, hearing the noise coming from the receiver. "Am I disturbing you?"
It sounds like it's very busy over there.
"Hmmmm~" the other party let out a uniquely pleasant hum. His voice was so wet it felt like it was speaking directly into the player's ear, its tone tinged with a sinister inflection. "No, really. Rather, this call just happened to give me a little unexpected pleasure amidst the tedious process of dealing with the rotten fruit."
"I can't wait to taste the delicious fruit..."
"Unknown, sweet and delicious fruit..."
The red-haired magician's strange and lingering tone on the phone gave people goosebumps and had an inexplicable magic.
"See you later, then, mysterious little apple."
After hanging up the phone, the player's head was still echoing with the other party's tone.
Little Apple?
"Beep, beep!" The phone in my hand that had just gone out suddenly lit up, indicating that someone was calling.
The player picks up the phone.
"Oh, I was connected so quickly... Hello! I heard you're having some troubles with your cultivation. Perhaps I can help."
The voice on the other end belonged to a young man who sounded very energetic and enthusiastic. The player could hear the same 'clicking' sound that had appeared in Kuroro's previous call.
"I wonder if I can have the honor to help you solve your problem... By the way, my name is Knight."
——There are also those who recommend themselves.
"Eh, thank you? If you don't mind if I fulfill my commitment with someone else before I can meet you."
The person on the other side said "Oh?" with curiosity.
The player can only vaguely piece together what the magician mentioned, thinking that the other party might be a part-time fruit farmer... probably.
"I think I'll go see those rotten or delicious little apples first."
——If the 'fruit' the magus was talking about really meant a literal fruit.
When talking about 'apple', the player couldn't help but imitate the magician's tone.
“…” There was silence on the other end of the phone.
The young man who claimed to be a knight hung up the phone.
Player: Stay...
Enter the destination as the location reported by the magician, and the airship will start automatic driving mode.
「*Countdown remaining: 29:57」
The player moved closer to the glass of the airship, covered his eyes with his hands, and looked down from a curious angle.
For the rest of the time, the player would explore the interior of the airship, lying on the sofa and looking for things to kill time on his personal panel.
The number of [Information Push] will automatically return to the upper limit (3/3) over time.
"*Do you want to extract information?"
The virtual image froze for a moment, and then three neatly formatted pieces of information popped up:
"*[Phantom Troupe Information ①]: Several years ago, before they became an A-rank wanted criminal gang, the Phantom Troupe massacred the Kuruta tribe. A large number of 'Fiery Red Eyes', one of the Seven Beauties, were put on the market for auction!"
"*【Zoldyck Family Information①】: Kukulu Mountain in the Dentora region of the Bartokia Republic is the private property of the Zoldyck Family and a famous tourist attraction in the area!"
"*【Sky Arena Information①】: As a sacred place for fighters, conflicts and malicious incidents outside the arena are not uncommon!"
The airship has arrived at its destination and is landing slowly and smoothly.
At the same time, the phone screen lit up in the player's hand - it was Ilmi.
"You cancelled the commission after the consultation. Why?" As soon as the call was connected, Ilmi's almost interrogative question was heard. However, since his voice did not fluctuate significantly, it sounded like a calm repetition of the facts.
I could sense how confused he was! I called him back and asked him about it!
"I want to know the reason." Ilmi said without any emotion.
The coffee shop where Hisoka and the player had agreed to meet over the phone happened to be caught in the corner of his eye. The player's reply was therefore vague: "Hmm... The process is complicated, the fees are expensive, and the service attitude is indifferent."
"...In short, it doesn't quite meet my requirements."
Ilmi: “…”
There was silence on the other end of the line. The player waited for a few seconds, but when he didn't hear anything else from the other party, he hung up, pushed the door open, and walked into the agreed location.
There is no need to pay special attention to the location of the person you are looking for, as the other person himself is the shining point that attracts other people's attention.
The magician, wearing a sleeveless combat suit with playing card patterns printed on it, had an inexplicable smile on his face. He sat by the window with a relaxed posture, pulling the cards with both hands, making a neat "whoosh" sound.
The man raised his head and looked towards the player with a clear purpose. He had no makeup on his face as shown in the picture, his striking red hair was covered with moisture, and his eyes were fixed on the player.
“…Finally, I see you.”
An Ace of Hearts suddenly appeared between the magician's index and middle fingers, blocking his lips, leaving only his slender eyes showing a half-true and half-false smile.
The beautiful and dangerous golden eyes were slightly narrowed, and the voice that sounded like a breath had an intriguing tone.
"Mysterious...little apple."
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