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Chapter 100: Tsezguerra x Palm - Luck leads to Destiny!

As Alex heads toward the Lucky Wheel game he'd spotted earlier, he lets out a sigh of relief. Thankfully, I did it, I passed the first exam—and with time to spare. It's just 1 PM. That means I still have seven and a half hours left. Let's hit the games with the highest potential golden ticket payouts, lose quickly if that's how it goes, and then enjoy the festival while keeping an eye on how the other candidates are doing!

He reaches the Lucky Wheel and, to his surprise, sees Tsezguerra himself standing behind the counter of the modest-sized booth, flanked by a few attendants. As Alex suspected, no one is lined up to play; the odds are so low, and the average golden coin payout per silver coin spent is just two or three—not nearly enough to reach the ten coins needed to pass the exam. This wheel seems to be a last resort for desperate candidates lacking discernible skills and unwilling to compete directly with their fellow examinees. In other words, it's a game for those with no better options.

So why is Tsezguerra himself here? Alex wonders as he approaches the booth.

Tsezguerra's gaze settles on Alex with a mixture of arrogance and disappointment. "Examinee... let's see, No. 777. I'd advise against resorting to such desperate measures so soon," he says. "You appear to be a capable candidate. I see you're armed with both a gun and a sword. There are games specifically tailored for those skills—don't squander your chance at becoming a Hunter."

Caught off guard, Alex's surprise shows on his face, prompting Tsezguerra to look at him with newfound interest. "Thank you, Mr. Tsezguerra. I didn't expect to get such helpful advice from the examiner himself. To be honest, I agree with everything you've said. The only reason I'm here is that this wheel has one of the highest possible prizes: 100 golden coins. I've already earned 200 golden coins and still have four silver coins left. Now, I just want to enjoy myself and spend these remaining coins. The only real way to hit your target of 500 golden coins is by taking chances with games like this."

Tsezguerra's frown shifts into a smile. "I see, so I didn't misjudge you. It turns out you've completed the task and are aiming for 500 golden coins? I wouldn't count on it—I only mentioned that prize to mock that arrogant woman."

Alex grins back. "Well, maybe, but there's no harm in trying, is there? A one-in-a-hundred chance to win 100 golden coins... I just need to hit it three times. Ha! Anyway, I'll give it a quick try before I kick back and enjoy the carnival."

"Very well, then, Candidate No. 777," Tsezguerra says, glancing at his phone for a moment. "Alex Kerber. I wish you luck!"

Alex smiles, handing Tsezguerra three of his remaining four silver coins. "Luck is one thing I've got in spades—let's see how it turns out!"

Alex gives the giant wheel a spin, and it lands on a big golden 50—the second-largest prize. Tsezguerra laughs, clearly amused. "I see, you were right. You are indeed lucky. Luck is a quality every Hunter needs. You can be highly skilled, even a genius, put in enormous effort—and still come away with nothing if luck isn't on your side."

Alex smiles politely, but inwardly he doubts his luck, thinking about all the misfortunes he's faced. Reaching 500 golden coins is nearly impossible. My LUK might help with opening chests, but it's never seemed to work in other situations... or does it? Suddenly, a thought strikes him.

He says aloud, "Man, gambling freaks me out. Let me grab a quick drink." Kneeling down, he opens his backpack, subtly accessing his inventory, and pulls out his [Lucky Miracle Clover].

[Lucky Miracle Clover]
World: Hunter x Hunter
Quality: Deep Blue
Effect: Increases LUK by 5 for 1 minute if consumed raw. Can be used for crafting various miraculous medicines, creating unique effects.
Note: Highly valuable with unpredictable and miraculous effects when used in alchemical processes.