Hunter x Hunter: From Obtaining the World to Beyond Heaven

Chapter 251 Hunter Test! × New Year

1997年12月31日，23点41分。

When Qiduo suddenly brought up the matter during a casual conversation, Dia realized what had happened.

"By the way, have you signed up for the Hunter Exam?"

"...No, when is the deadline?"

"December 31st, let me see... Hmm, 19 minutes left."

"...Is it too late to register now?"

"It's too late, the staff have already gone home."

Dia's expression at this moment was like that of a world-famous painting, the one called "The Scream".

Please analyze the character's psychological state at this moment. (Image file)

"But I registered you in advance yesterday."

Qiduo suddenly changed the subject, bringing Dia back to reality.

"...Could you please not breathe so heavily next time you speak?"

"No, I did it on purpose."

Qi Duo's lips curled up, a smile she couldn't suppress no matter what she did.

I knew you were careless and forgetful, so I figured I'd be wasting such a good opportunity if I didn't take this chance to tease you.

At this moment, Dia was really surprised. This wasn't right. When would Qiduo make jokes like this with him? It wasn't like this in the manga!

You old scoundrel, you're lying to me!

Noticing Dia's strange look, Qiduo immediately pouted and asked fiercely:

"What's wrong? Do you have a problem with it?"

"No, thank you for your help, Lady Kita. Without Kita A-Meng's concern, I don't know what I would have done. As expected of Miss Kita, who is intelligent, kind, mature, generous, beautiful, gentle, clever and cute... (omitting 100 words)!"

Dia recited a long string of words as if reciting poetry, almost praising Qiduo to the point that she was the most unique person in the world.

"The praise was too smooth, it lacked sincerity!"

Qi Duo gave a soft snort and turned her head away, but the corners of her mouth, which she had just suppressed, began to turn up again.

"To be honest, I'm the former vice president of the Hunter Association. Can't you just print out a hunter's license for me?"

"No, every professional hunter in the Hunter Association must take the Hunter Exam to obtain a Hunter License. This rule was established even before Chairman Netero, and no one has ever broken it."

Dia nodded, not surprised.

After all, given the obvious privileges that hunters enjoy, if everyone could pass the hunter test with its extremely high mortality rate and obtain a hunter license, there wouldn't be only a few hundred professional hunters in the world right now.

Every year, retired high-ranking government officials would probably be quite happy to have an extra legitimate privileged status.

"Could you give me a hint about the question?"

"Dia asked."

"No, if you keep talking nonsense, I'll go proctor the exam and eliminate you directly."

Qiduo punched him in annoyance.

It was something so easy, why was she thinking of cheating? She had never cheated in any test since she was a child, how could she allow Diya to take advantage of the situation?

Dia let out an "Oh," caught the fist that was aimed at him, and continued to send ripples through it, while simultaneously pondering:

'The Hunter Exam shouldn't be too dangerous for me, my only fear is encountering a crazy examiner...'

For example, someone like Menchi in the manga, if asked to cook something delicious, that would be troublesome. He can't exactly beat up the examiner like Hisoka did, or he'd be eliminated immediately.

He was supposed to participate in the 1998 Hunter Exam. If he failed, he would have to wait until 1999, when he would have to take the exam with Killua and Gon.

That won't do. He keeps talking about Hunters in front of Killua.

When the time comes, people will see that you're not a professional hunter yet.

Just imagining that scene made Dia so embarrassed she almost started picking at her feet.

However, in theory, there shouldn't be a big problem, since most of the examiners for the Hunter Test are professional hunters with normal mindsets.

If Hisoka follows the original storyline and participates in this year's test as usual, then he might have a trump card temporarily—open the door and let Hisoka out!

The idea is to have Hisoka beat the examiner so badly he can't get up again, while he disappears without a trace...

"What are you thinking? It feels like some very evil thought..."

Qiduo's eyes turned dead fish-like as she stared at Dia suspiciously.

"No……"

Dia, of course, denied it, speaking haltingly.

"Really?"

"Really, no..."

The two of them chatted casually like this, and somehow managed to spend the last bit of time of the year together.

"when--"

As the New Year's bells rang, their melodious sound echoed throughout the city of Roy, signaling the passing of the past year and the arrival of the new one.

Dia also spent his first New Year in the hunter world to the sound of the bells.

He spent 1997, his first and last year.

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September 4, 1998, early morning.

Kido was already sitting in the vice president's office of the Hunter Association, reviewing yesterday's documents.

These documents could actually be reviewed remotely, but she insisted on working at the association's headquarters.

As for why...

"call--"

The office was filled with the muffled breathing sounds of a dragon exhaling. Dia lay lazily on the leather sofa in the office, fast asleep.

A true hunter's instinct is to take a nap anywhere.

These past few days he has been cramming on some common world knowledge, ranging from the classification of rare plants and animals to world geography, and even a lot of historical knowledge.

After all, the Hunter Exam sometimes tests the candidates' knowledge reserves. In fact, things like judging the age of an antique or cooking an obscure dish are all based on this consideration.

Although it was a cramming-style education, as long as Dia could pass, that was enough. Under normal circumstances, he could get answers to any questions he had by searching online and asking Qiduo.

Despite the deafening sound of breathing, Kito remained completely undisturbed, focusing intently on the task at hand.

Such minor distractions are nothing to her; she can maintain focus even in the most extreme environments.

dong dong——

Two sudden knocks sounded on the door.

"Please come in."

After Kito was summoned, a staff member carefully pushed open the door. The first person they noticed was someone with a very strong presence, and then Kito, who was handling official business.

"what's up?"

"There's someone downstairs who specifically asked to deliver something to the vice president of the Hunter Association..."

The staff member paused, looked at Dia and then at Qiduo, somewhat unsure who the person was talking about.

Broadly speaking, a former vice president is still a vice president.

“We rejected them outright and told them to make an appointment through the official website, hand over the documents to the external office, and, if there was a commission, to publish it to the front desk.”

Qi Duo didn't pay much attention. The Hunter Association was such a prestigious organization that every year there were people trying to take advantage of the situation and get involved with its officers or staff. In these situations, it was best to just handle things officially.

"Okay, oh right, that person also said she came on behalf of the Kakin royal family..."

Qi Duo raised her head, narrowed her eyes, and said decisively:

"Tell her to wait five minutes, I'll go downstairs to see her."

Chapter 252 Pochi? × Probably another spy

Qi Duo quickly finished her work and stood up, propping herself up on the desk.

These past few days, whenever Diya had time, she would take the opportunity to treat her injuries, and now her condition is even better than before she was injured.

Walking around the desk, Kido was about to wake up Dia, who was lying dead.

This kid sleeps so well; even the noise from talking didn't wake him up.

and many more……

Qi Duo narrowed her eyes, suddenly stopped, turned around and decisively left the office.

I'd better go down and take a look myself first.

Let's figure out what's going on before we wake him up.

First floor of the Hunter Association building.

ding dong~

As the elevator doors opened, Kito followed the corridor to the front desk.

When she arrived at the front desk, the first thing she saw was a girl wearing a simple white dress with her head down.

She was probably a little taller than Qi Duo, and her appearance was ordinary with no distinctive features, but her short, slightly wavy orange hair looked quite refreshing.

At this moment, she was carrying a chain backpack, which was bulging as if it were stuffed with something.

The girl stood quietly at the front desk, not speaking to the staff, her head down and her expression unreadable, seemingly very introverted.