A huge thank you to "asurasamasura" for gifting an Ice Cola.
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"Looks like we're in the right place..." Yuan muttered looking at the building.
"Indeed, I have traversed this area with Lily on nurous occasions, yet I have never once ventured into the building."
Emma is a seasoned visitor to this area, drawn by the allure of the ti-honored dicine store situated just ahead of the Hunters Association.
This fabled emporium is renowned for its top-tier dicinal potions that are in high demand among the hunter community. What's more, the store's affordability has earned it an enviable reputation, making it a preferred destination for even the most modest of budgets.
It is this combination of quality and affordability that has cented the store's enduring popularity.
'It is not surprising that Emma possesses extensive knowledge about this area, as she has been procuring dicine for my mother from this locale for several years now. It has co to my attention that the original Yuan was rely jesting, which has left feeling indignant and incensed... The very thought of his behavior has aroused a strong sense of anger within !' Yuan thought to himself.
Yuan turned to Emma and spoke in a asured tone, "Shall we proceed inside?"
Emma nodded her agreent, and the two stepped into the ancient building, its architecture evoking the ambiance of a bygone era.
As Yuan and Emma made their way toward the receptionist's desk, they couldn't help but feel a little out of place in the bustling atmosphere of the Hunter's Association.
The aroma of ale and wine filled the air, and hunters chatted amongst themselves over their drinks.
"Looks like the hunters here know how to have a good ti," comnted Yuan with a chuckle, nodding towards the inbuilt tavern.
Emma smiled in agreent, scanning the room and taking in the sights and sounds of the association.
As Yuan and Emma made their way to the reception desk, they couldn't help but notice the hunters' glances. Emma's grace and beauty seed to captivate the attention of many hunters in the room.
The hunters couldn't help but whisper amongst themselves about Emma's breathtaking beauty.
"Have you ever seen soone as stunning as her?" muttered one hunter to his companion.
"She's like a goddess among mortals." A hunter exclaid.
Another hunter chid in, "And did you see the way she moves? So elegant and graceful."
"Observe the young man next to her, is he not remarkably attractive? It cos as no surprise that she is with him."
"It would not be unexpected if these two individuals were in fact concealing their true identities and hailed from a notable aristocratic lineage,"
"Undoubtedly, it would be prudent to maintain a safe distance from that couple, considering recent events. As rumor has it, the son of Viscount Lewis was brutally beaten up by an unknown assailant just two days ago,"
"Even so, I must confess that I have never beheld a beauty of this magnitude before,"
The hunters continued to whisper in awe of Emma's beauty, with so expressing their jealousy towards Yuan for having such a stunning companion.
But Emma and Yuan paid no heed to the chatter, focused on their purpose at the Hunter's Association.
As Yuan and Emma approached the reception desk, a young woman with striking brown hair and eyes greeted them with a warm smile.
The woman's eyes widened at the sight of Yuan's handso face, causing her to blush uncontrollably.
The receptionist was taken aback by Yuan's striking handsoness and found herself blushing as she gazed upon him. 'My, what a sight! I have never seen soone so handso before. I am quite surprised,' she thought to herself.
Looking at their good looks, she couldn't help but think to herself, 'With their striking features and refined deanor, they must co from a highly respected and distinguished family.'
"Hello, welco to the Hunter's Association," she stamred, struggling to keep her composure. "My na is Mireya, how may I help you?"
Yuan couldn't help but notice Mireya's blush, but he didn't say anything.
"It's a pleasure to et you, Mireya," Yuan said with a smile. "We're here to register as hunters."
Emma also greeted Mireya with a smile. "It's nice to et you, Mireya. I'm Emma, and this is my boyfriend, Yuan."
Mireya regained her composure and handed them each a form. "Great, just fill out these forms and return them to , and I'll get you all set up."
As they began filling out the forms, Mireya couldn't help but steal glances at Yuan, who remained oblivious to her admiration.
After filling out the forms, Yuan and Emma handed them back to Mireya, who inspected them carefully. "Excellent, everything looks to be in order," she said with a smile.
"Before we proceed with the tests, I must inform you that there are two tests that must be completed," Mireya continued. "The first test is the mana capacity test, which is optional. However, most noble families choose not to take it as it can reveal personal information."
It is a common practice among the nobility to withhold their information from the general populace.
This is a prudent strategy, as most noble families are engaged in an unceasing struggle to augnt their power and renown, and keeping such information under wraps serves to afford them a strategic advantage over their rivals.
Yuan and Emma exchanged a look before nodding in agreent.
"The second test is the physical test, which is mandatory for all hunters," Mireya continued. "This test will determine your rank and suitability for certain tasks."
"Allow to provide you with a brief overview of the hunter ranks," Mireya said, assuming a serious tone. "Hunters are divided into several ranks, beginning from the lowest, which is 'F' rank, followed by 'E,' 'D,' 'C,' 'B,' 'A,' and the highest rank, which is 'S' rank. The rank determines the level of difficulty of the missions assigned to the hunters, with 'F' rank being the easiest and 'S' rank being the most challenging. As you climb up the ranks, the rewards beco more lucrative, and the prestige and reputation of the hunter increase. However, the risks also increase, and the missions beco more perilous. Thus, you must take the physical test to determine your rank."
Yuan pondered the matter and ca to the conclusion that undertaking the first test would be futile, given that they were cultivators who did not utilize mana.
He subsequently expressed to Mireya, "We would prefer to forego the first test and proceed directly to the subsequent one."
"Indeed, we concur that proceeding to the next test would be more suitable."Emma concurred with Yuan's suggestion.
Mireya, understanding their decision, bead with a smile. "Excellent! I had a feeling that you would opt for the more challenging route," she said, her eyes alight with admiration. "Please, follow . I will escort you to the testing grounds."
Rising from her chair, she gestured for Yuan and Emma to follow her lead. "The next test is waiting for you in the association's courtyard. Let us proceed there with all due haste."
Without further ado, Mireya led the way, her confident strides setting a brisk pace for Yuan and Emma to follow as they made their way toward the testing area.
As they arrived at the testing area, Yuan and Emma were greeted by the sight of a table bearing an array of lee weapons.
"I didn't anticipate you guys to have weapons for the hunters that take the test," Yuan spoke as he gazed at the weapons.
Mireya, following their gaze, explained further. "Indeed, not all hunters possess the ability to wield magic, which is why we provide various lee weapons for them to use during the examination."
She continued, "This test is designed to evaluate your combat skills in close quarters combat, so you will have to rely on your strength and agility."
Yuan and Emma scanned the testing ground, taking in the sight of nurous large boulders, each bearing a variety of marks.
"What are those boulders for?" Emma inquired, curious about their significance.
Mireya smiled, gesturing towards the rocks. "Those boulders serve as the targets for the test. You will be required to destroy them within a specified ti fra, using only your strength and your chosen weapon. The more boulders you destroy, the higher your score will be."
Mireya stood before Yuan and Emma, her eyes fixed on the two young hunters. She cleared her throat before speaking in a formal tone.
"Before we begin, I must explain the rules of the test. In this test, you will be given 5 minutes to destroy the 5 boulders in the test area. If you manage to put so damage to all 5 boulders within 5 minutes, you will pass. However, you cannot use your own weapon in the test. You need to use the one provided by the hunter association."
Yuan comprehends the rationale behind the prohibition of using his sword in the test. The varying quality of weapons among test-takers and the unfair advantage of higher-ranked ones justifies the standardized weapon use.
"Now then, who wants to take the test first?" Mireya asked with a grin spreading across her face with excitent.
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