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❝ the fourth chapter

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❝ the fourth chapter. ❞

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As night fell, Chairman Netero declared that he would provide the transportation to the next phase via blimp. Participants entered the large airship in groups, whispering to each other excitedly as it began to take off. Once they were in the air, Netero rounded up the applicants and began to speak,

"Allow me to introduce myself to the forty-two remaining participants." He started, arms behind is back as per usual. "I am Netero, Chairman of this year's Hunter Exam Selection Committee."

Next to him, stood the small jellybean looking person from the beginning of the exam. "I am his secretary, Beans." He introduced.

Netero sighed. "Originally, I'd planned to make my appearance during the exam's final phase, but as I'm already here..."

Being in the presence of the 12th Chairman of the Hunter's Association was obviously a nerve-wracking experience, majority of the participants had such rigid posture that it almost made Mallory feel bad.

They look like they're about to piss themselves...

"I'm loving this tension in the air!" Netero smirked. "So, I think I'll stick around for the rest of the trip."

"We are scheduled to arrive at our destination tomorrow morning, at 8 AM. You'll find dinner waiting in the dining hall. You are also welcome to get some rest." Beans explained with a smile.

"In other words, you're free to do as you please until you are contacted."

Killua brightened at the news, turning to his two friends with a grin.

"Okay, Gon, Mallory! Let's explore the airship!" He exclaimed, earning nods from the two.

"Yeah!"

Leorio watched with exhausted eyes as the three ran off, "How can they have so much energy?"

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"Hey, there! Kids! Stay out of the kitchen!"

Mallory stifled a laugh as Gon and Killua were held by the scruffs of their shirts and dropped by the chef, who muttered curses as he trudged back inside. Apparently, their idea of "exploring the airship" was raiding the kitchen instead of eating in the dining hall like normal people.

"Man, you guys suck." She snickered as they walked towards her, irking Killua who waved his arm furiously at her. Gon merely munched on the piece of meat he managed to snag before he was thrown out.

"Oh yeah?! I'd like to see you go in and try then!"

Mallory shook her head, "No way! As if I'd let my precious clothes get ruined by a chef with sticky fingers."

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