The first group's battle ended.
The second group's battle also quickly began.
These four candidates were all ordinary people, without the enhancement of Nen Ability.
To some extent, their battles were much more interesting than Kevin's group, because the difference between Kevin and the others was too obvious.
Strength, technique, plus weapons and attacks that weren't instantly fatal.
This allowed them to fight back and forth.
The test Netero set for them was relatively simple, but it also required effort, calm thinking, and complete dedication and focus in battle to achieve.
Kevin had to admire this old man; his eyesight was truly amazing.
In such a short time, he was able to analyze what these people could do and how far they could go with effort.
Ultimately, among the four, Iquel, candidate number 157, who had the highest score in the previous stage, unexpectedly failed.
His final score was 0.
He failed all his battles and did not meet Netero's requirements.
For the audience present, the reason for Iquel's failure was obvious at a glance.
Direct combat was not his strength, so it was clear at a glance.
Among these eight candidates, his skills in fighting others were the weakest.
In the previous exam, almost all his points came from hunting beasts; he could be considered a top jungle Hunter.
The points he obtained from those candidates were also achieved through observation, tracking, and trapping methods.
However, when placed in such an arena, fighting against Bajiao and others, his disadvantages were infinitely magnified.
Fairly speaking, his combat skills were not bad, but compared to these candidates who had gone through layers of selection to reach this point, the gap was clearly exposed.
Just like that, Iquel lost the match.
This was also a manifestation of luck.
Ultimately, Bajiao won first place in the second group, Astrand took second place, and Goreinu placed third.
"The final Hunter Exam is over. Congratulations everyone, you have successfully passed the exam."
Netero said with a chuckle. The candidates who passed the exam also smiled.
"Now, please follow me, everyone. Next, there will be an orientation session."
Everyone followed Netero and left the venue.
They arrived at a small room used for meetings.
"Everyone, please find a seat. Next, I will issue your hunter licenses and introduce some information and requirements of the Hunter Association."
Everyone took their seats casually.
The previous examiners and Netero stood together on the platform below.
The green bean man, wearing a small suit, picked up a stack of small booklets and placed them in front of everyone one by one.
The booklets contained some regulations and records, the most important of which was a card.
Half of the card was occupied by the Hunter Association's logo, and below were some text labels.
The card was made of a hard material, felt very textured, and at first glance, seemed to have nothing special about it.
The green bean man stood on the platform, picked up a card, and introduced it: "This is the hunter license. It looks ordinary, but it is made using high-tech methods and has strong anti-counterfeiting features.
And its abilities, I believe most of you have heard of, are very powerful."
After speaking, he began to explain the main functions of the hunter license in detail, which was also the reason everyone pursued it.
"Holding it allows entry into 90% of countries generally prohibited from entering and 75% of restricted areas."
"You can enjoy the same bank financing treatment as first-class enterprises, use it as collateral to get high loans, and even without a passport, you can stay in countries outside your country of birth."
"You can freely use computer networks and 95% of public facilities."
"Even if you don't use its functions, selling it can yield a fortune that you couldn't spend in seven lifetimes, ensuring a life of no worries about food and clothing."
Listening to these introductions, the candidates present couldn't help but look at the hunter license in their hands.
What they longed for was precisely this item, like a privilege.
With it, life in the future would become incredibly convenient, and acquiring wealth would no longer be difficult.
It could be said that the moment they got it, the most basic financial freedom was achieved just like that.
After a slight pause, the green bean man continued: "But please be careful. According to Hunter Association statistics, about 20% of those who pass the exam lose their license within a year.
You should know that once lost, it will not be reissued, so please be extremely careful.
It can be said that the first test you face is [Safeguarding Your hunter license]."
After explaining matters related to the hunter license.
The green bean man pointed to the information on the blackboard line by line and said: "You have passed the exam and obtained a hunter license, which means you have joined the Hunter Association.
As a private organization, the Hunter Association naturally has its corresponding regulations.
Now I will introduce each regulation of the Hunter Association to you."
After speaking, everyone focused their attention on the blackboard.
"These ten regulations are collectively referred to as the [Hunter Ten Commandments]."
"One: Hunters must have a hunting target.
Hunters need to clarify their direction of pursuit, whether it is searching for treasures, exploring ruins, or completing specific missions."
The first regulation clearly explains why the Hunter Association is called 'Hunter', because they have their own 'prey', which is their target.
"Two: Hunters must possess the minimum level of martial arts mastery."
Regarding this sentence, the green bean man did not explain much.
Bajiao and the others initially thought it meant having the most basic physical strength, as there were quite a few scenes involving violent confrontation throughout the Hunter Exam.
But Kevin and others knew very well that this sentence did not refer to ordinary physical strength, but rather the necessity of achieving it through 'Nen Ability'
training.
This is the basic threshold for becoming a formal Hunter, ensuring that all Hunters possess self-preservation and combat abilities.
For those candidates who had no opportunity to come into contact with Nen Ability, this was actually a benefit.
"Three: A hunter license cannot be invalidated and cannot be reissued. Under any circumstances, a hunter license is permanently valid and unique."
This regulation had just been explained.
"Four: Hunters must not regard fellow Hunters as prey and are prohibited from internal conflict, but Hunters who commit extremely evil crimes are not protected by this."
This standard sounds a bit vague, as there are quite a few criminals among the Hunters.
Although holding a hunter license grants some exemption for killing in certain situations, this regulation is aimed at 'extremely evil' criminals.
Clearly, this does not refer to the crime of simply killing a few people.
"This is also a trial of the mind," Gawain murmured to himself.
Bajiao asked directly: "So, what constitutes an extremely evil crime?"
The green bean man gave a simple and direct criterion: "Being wanted by the Hunter Association."
That is to say, being wanted by a single country does not count as an extremely evil crime. The Hunter Association will conduct an internal evaluation, and once a Hunter is on the Hunter Association's wanted list, they are no longer protected by this regulation.
However, since hunter licenses are not signed and can be used as long as they are genuine, there is no concept of revoking a license.
These wanted Hunters can still enjoy privileges, but they will be pursued by other Hunters.
The Captain standing on the platform couldn't help but sigh.
The green bean man continued to explain: "Five: Hunters who achieve great accomplishments in specific fields will be awarded the title of Star Hunter.
Six: Under the condition of achieving the fifth regulation, Hunters who also cultivate star-level successors will be awarded the title of One-Star or Two-Star Hunter.
Seven: Hunters who achieve the sixth regulation and accomplish great deeds in multiple fields will be awarded the title of One-Star or Three-Star Hunter."
These three regulations are closely linked and are more honorary in nature.
But for truly powerful Hunters, indeed, only things of an honorary nature can serve as rewards.
Power and wealth, for many powerful Hunters, are no longer something unattainable.
They are even within easy reach, things that can be discarded.
So only honor remains. Of course, you can't truly just treat this as honor; it must also have implicit rights.
For everyone present, this is still quite distant at the moment; it's not something they should be thinking about at this stage.
Just listen for fun.
"Eight: The President must obtain more than half of the support rate. When the position is vacant, the Vice Chairman acts as the proxy.
Nine: The method for selecting new members is decided by the President. Significant changes require support from more than half of the Hunters.
Ten: Matters not explicitly regulated are decided by the President, Vice Chairman, and the Staff Council through voting."
These three regulations were of less concern to the candidates present. They are clearly internal regulations of the Hunter Association, and only those planning to develop within the Hunter Association need to understand them in depth.
For most candidates, these three points were not important and could even be completely ignored.
After all, there has always been a saying that President Netero has been the President for many years, and it is said that his age has long exceeded one hundred years.
Many Hunters, even some seasoned older Hunters, have become accustomed to Netero always being the President.
Under the long-term habit, they have almost instinctively forgotten that the President can be elected and replaced.
After completing the final explanation.
The green bean man smiled and said: "The orientation session ends here. From now on, it's up to all of you. I hope you can believe in yourselves, overcome all difficulties, and move towards your dreams!"
"Then, I hereby announce that the six of you have become new Hunters," President Netero said finally.
The 283rd Hunter Exam concluded successfully.
President Netero led everyone out of the conference room and arrived in front of a large door.
"After you leave here, you will be Hunters. At that time, we will be both companions and rivals.
"So, I wish you all good fortune in battle."
"Dismissed."
The examinees did not leave immediately but began talking to each other.
Gawain walked up to Kevin and solemnly performed a knight's salute.
"Thank you again for your help during this exam. I am deeply grateful and hope we have a chance to meet again in the future.
"At that time, please do not hesitate to offer your guidance."
Kevin nodded. To be honest, he didn't quite understand Gawain's actions.
Gawain nodded to the others as well, signaling his farewell, then pushed open the door and left.
"Why is this person so strange?" Bajiao couldn't help but ask.
Kevin could only shrug helplessly.
Goreinu asked curiously, "The combat situations of the four in the first group were clearly different. What kind of ability is that which you used?"
The others were understandable, but Rock's performance was simply too outrageous. The examinees had seen him summon high-tech drones with their own eyes.
That thing couldn't possibly be something that could be hidden on one's body, and there was no sign of it being foldable. Especially the drone that lifted him into the air, that was utterly ridiculous.
From this, one could also see the extraordinary combat power and skills of the other three.
Bajiao also watched curiously. It was hard not to be curious about this strange power, especially since half of the eight people who advanced to the final stage possessed this ability.
Clearly, some information had been withheld from them in the past.
Kevin just smiled and said, "Don't worry about it. Remember the second rule explained just now? It refers to this kind of power.
So, it won't be long before there should be professional Hunters specifically assigned to teach you about this."
Hearing Kevin's words, the two nodded as if enlightened, and expressions of anticipation appeared on their faces.
"So that's how it is. No wonder those professional Hunters are so powerful," Goreinu couldn't help but murmur.
"Not every Hunter is powerful, after all. Not every Hunter enjoys fighting. They all have their own areas of expertise," Kate reminded him from the side.
"The teachers sent by the Hunter Association should be okay, right?" Bajiao couldn't help but worry a little. It would be terrible if they sent a teacher with poor skills.
Kevin shook his head. He knew a bit about this and said with a smile, "Don't worry, the Hunter Association has quite a few Hunters whose teaching abilities are very good.
They have always been responsible for teaching new Hunters every year. After all, the number of examinees each year isn't necessarily as high as it was for our session."
Furthermore, during the exam, there are examinees like him and Kate who already know Nen Ability.
Not every Hunter has the ability to teach newcomers. You should know that among Hunters, Two-Star Hunters have a requirement to teach disciples.
Professional Hunters with these intentions are very dedicated to teaching new Hunters, and most of them are among the best Hunters.
Bajiao nodded, putting his worries at ease.
Afterwards, the few of them exchanged contact information.
"Then, we'll see each other again in the future."
After leaving the grand hotel, everyone said goodbye to each other and went their separate ways.
Only Kevin and Kate remained.
Walking on the street outside, Kevin took out a form from his pocket and handed it to Kate.
Kate took it and looked. He saw rows upon rows of potions listed on it.
"What are these?"
"This is my career plan. These potions are products I plan to sell, specifically for Hunters and some wealthy politicians. They are all high-grade goods."
At the top of the form was a company name - [Redstone Pharmaceuticals], and next to it was an irregular red stone logo.
This was the pharmaceutical company Kevin founded.
He made a certain connection between the company and his potions to achieve a mutual promotional effect.
After all, neither wealthy politicians nor Hunters are groups completely detached from the world of ordinary people; they are intertwined.
"If the effects of the potions are truly as stated on there, then I will definitely become your loyal customer," Kate said with a smile.
With such a channel to purchase these special medicines, who would refuse? Especially when the boss is your friend.
"Don't worry, as a friend, I'll give you a 9.9% discount."
"Haha, then I'm truly grateful to you."
Although Kate was very curious why Kevin, as a Strengthening System user, possessed the Nen Ability to make potions, he didn't want to pry too much into his friend's secrets.
As they talked, Kate couldn't help but ask, "So, are you planning to become a Potion Hunter in the future?"
Kevin shook his head, "No, this is just a means for me to accumulate wealth and improve my strength. The materials for the potions are very expensive, which would lead to a lack of money if I didn't do this.
As for what kind of Hunter I want to be, I will probably become a Mythical Beast Hunter."
"Mythical Beasts? Are you talking about those monsters from legends and stories?" Kate asked curiously.
Kevin nodded, "Just as you know that wild beasts and some Magical Beasts exist in this world, those Mythical Beasts from legends also truly exist."
Magical Beasts represent danger and violence.
Precious Beasts represent preciousness and rarity.
Mythical Beasts represent the unknown and fantasy.
"Although I plan to become a Mythical Beast Hunter, Magical Beasts and Precious Beasts are also within my hunting range. It's just that in terms of difficulty, Mythical Beasts are the hardest," Kevin explained.
Because they are truly fantastical and rare, many can only be associated with legends.
Kate looked at the form in his hand and probably understood some possibilities regarding Kevin's Nen Ability.
"Just as you thought, this is closely related to my Nen Ability."
Kate nodded understandingly.
"What about you? What are your plans after this? According to what you said, you've already found clues to your Master's whereabouts, and you should be close to finishing.
But life is still very long. Maybe your Master hopes that in the process of searching for him, you will find what you truly want to do."
After all, Kevin heard that Kate had traveled almost the entire world in pursuit of his Master's whereabouts.
Cities, wilderness, hills, oceans, archipelagos – his footprints were left everywhere.
This accumulated valuable knowledge and wealth for him.
Kate took out his hunter license and looked at it, then silently took out another hunter license.
"Another one? You have two? And why does this one look completely different from ours?" Kevin hadn't expected this and leaned over curiously to ask.
The other hunter license Kate took out looked much more exquisite. It had a pure gold border with three connected golden equilateral triangles along the edge.
In the middle was a white inverted triangle with two large black X's printed on it, and the background color was red.
If this was also a hunter license, it was clearly much more advanced than the one they had just received.
"This is my Master's hunter license, a Two-Star Hunter license."
"Two-Star Hunter? No wonder. So your Master is that powerful."
Kevin had been wondering what kind of Master was so powerful that he couldn't be tracked.
But then he thought, if a Two-Star Hunter wanted to hide their tracks, it would indeed be difficult to find them. Perhaps they weren't deliberately hiding, but were simply skilled at concealing their presence.
Kevin sighed and patted Kate's shoulder, "Then you'll be quite busy."
"You don't seem surprised about the Two-Star Hunter?" Kate said.
"What's there to be surprised about? It's not like I haven't seen one before, and my Master is also a Two-Star Hunter."
Saying this, Kevin said with a hint of showing off, "She is also a well-known instructor in the Hunter Association and is very experienced in teaching disciples."
When Kate heard Kevin use the feminine "she," he immediately lost interest.
Because his Master was male, he had thought Kevin's Master was his own Master.
After all, the number of Two-Star Hunters is not large.
"Don't be discouraged, you haven't answered my question yet."
"Okay, actually, I've already thought about what I want to do next, after I find my Master and perfect my Nen Ability.
I will probably become a Biological Survey Hunter."
At this point, Kate became interested.
"While tracking my Master, I saw many, many strange creatures, as well as the ecological conditions of many organisms and plants. However, many countries don't pay much attention to this aspect, or their capabilities are limited.
Even now, even major countries like V5 are making slow progress in their ecological environment surveys within their borders,
Including the Kakin Empire where we are currently located—"
Kevin listened and nodded.
It seems he can't just simply make the other person his [Supplier].
Looking at Kate, he silently took out another document and handed it to him.
"What is this now?"
"My [Supplier] contract, which I only recently started preparing."