We land on a tower that was completely empty when we arrived.
[ Y/n ] "Why did we stop here...?"
Beans grab everyone's attention with a clear voice.
[ Beans ] "Everyone, this is the site of the Hunter Exam's Third Phase...you'll be competing here at the top of the Trick Tower"
[ ??? ] "Did you say Trick Tower?"
[ Y/n ] "Are you deaf?"
[ Hisoka ] "No need to be rude, dearie~"
[ Y/n ] "Shut up!"
[ Beans ] "In order to pass this Phase, you must reach the base of the tower alive...the time limit is 72 hours, and with that, the Exam's Third Phase will now begin"
After turning around, I saw Gon and the Others.
[ Beans ] "Good luck to each one of you!"
[ Y/n ] "Good luck, guys, be careful"
[ Gon ] "We will!"
[ Y/n ] "Don't let me down."
When I grinned at them, Killua and Gon simply saluted back.
[ Y/n ] "Look, there's a guy trying to climb down"
They turn around and sprinted in his direction.
[ Y/n ] "Hey, what are you doing?"
[ Guy ] "For an expert rock climber like me, this gonna be a piece of cake!"
[ Killua ] "Oh, wow!"
[ Gon ] "Look at how fast he's going!"
We all noticed some creature after hearing an odd noise.
[ ??? ] "No, stop...go away!!"
I made an effort not to laugh. The strange creature then flew off with the person.
[ ??? ] "Help me!!!"
[ Leorio ] "Uh, so I guess we can't climb down...not this way, at least"
When I turned around, I caught sight of
a man going down beneath the tower.
[ Y/n ] "I will be right back"
[ Kurapika ] "Okay"
I attempted to figure out how to turn a stone over after seeing some people go inside.
[ Y/n ] "Open up, you stupid rock! It's useless, ugh..."
The stone is flipped after I stomped on it.
[ Y/n ] "Ahhh!!"
As I lead, I stand and scan my surroundings.
[ ??? ] "Well, look at who we have here~"
When I turned around, Hisoka was here.
[ Y/n ] "Really, I get stuck with the clown again!"
He grinned.
[ Y/n ] "Look at this—the two entering this room who drop together will hold hands."
[ Hisoka ] "Well~"
[ Y/n ] "Wait two?!? So does that mean-"
[ Speaker ] "That's correct, my name is Lippo. In addition to being your examiner for the Third Phase of the Exam, I am the jail warden here!"
[ Y/n ] "You mean to say that we have to join hands?!?"
[ Lippo ] "Yes, and you both chosen is The Path of Romance"
[ Y/n ] "I didn't choose this?!? I want another room!"
I started whining
[ Y/n thoughts ] "Life just don't like me..."
[ Hisoka ] "It's not that bad~"
[ Y/n ] "Is there another way?"
[ Lippo ] "No, I'm sure of you to hold hands the entire time until you both reach the end if you want to pass! I'm done now. Good luck to you all!"
[ Y/n ] "Oh god..."
I exhale as I grasp Hisoka's hand.
[ Hisoka ] "There is a door, right over there~"
He gestures in the right side.
[ Y/n ] "Your nails are so long, maybe you should consider cutting them"
[ Hisoka ] "No~"
I chuckled
[ Hisoka ] "To unlock this door, choose O. To remain closed, choose X."
[ Y/n ] "Oh, of course!"
When we choose O, the entrance opens.
[ ??? ] "Greetings, I'm Susan. This is a path of love. You must express your affection for three qualities in your partner, beginning with you, the person who has paint on your face."
Hisoka gave me a long gaze before grinning.
To be continued
