As expected of humanity's strongest!
Even though his physical condition had been continuously declining with age, every single trait he carried was enough to make anyone drool.
Especially...
[Pinnacle of Martial Arts] (Black)!
This was Riku's first ti seeing a Black-tier trait!
Before acquiring it, it was impossible to know the trait's exact effect. But as a transmigrator, based on his own deductions, this was highly likely the crucial reason why Netero could break through human limits and continuously climb to the absolute peak!
If he could obtain it, it would absolutely be god-tier equipnt.
Even if he didn't get that specific trait, dropping any of the traits on Netero's body would be a massive, bloody profit for Riku. Except for those last few vices, of course.
"Haha, although I'm called the person in charge, in reality, I'm just a staff mber. I'm basically the guy responsible for diating when these kinds of problems occur."
"Now then, nchi... You determined that their attitudes were problematic when testing whether they had the guts to challenge the unknown, which is why you failed them all, correct?"
Netero's eyes drifted toward nchi's chest.
What a dirty old man.
"That is not it. It was because a candidate created food that insulted the very concept of gourt cuisine, and even caused to accidentally eat it. That is why I lost my temper and made the grading criteria much stricter than originally planned."
nchi lowered her head, reflecting on her actions.
"So, by that logic, you are well aware that you were unfair in your evaluation, right?" Netero asked.
"Yes. Once it cos to matters of cooking, I easily lose my rationality. I suppose this counts as a dereliction of duty as an examiner. I will resign from my position as examiner imdiately. I ask that the Chairman please reconsider the exam."
"Hmm. Finding another examiner to fill in at the last minute right now would be very troubleso. How about this? You will continue to serve as the examiner, but you must also participate in the new exam you set, demonstrating it for them personally!"
"How does that sound to you?" Netero said with a smile.
His words instantly quelled the anger of the vast majority of candidates present.
Everyone ca to take the exam to beco a Pro Hunter. Almost no one who made it this far would have spent their ti on culinary skills; they had poured practically all their energy into honing their combat abilities.
Yet nchi, as the examiner for this phase, chose to eliminate everyone based on cooking skills, which naturally deeply displeased the candidates. Powerhouses like Murder Clown Hisoka, the Pinhead Illumi, and Hanzo had all been eliminated.
It had to be said that the Pro Hunter exam system in this world was indeed a bit ridiculous.
But Netero had already provided a way out to de-escalate the situation.
"That's true... Then the new exam subject will be... Mock Crab!"
nchi's words made Riku freeze as well.
Wait a minute...
The tiline has changed!
Shouldn't the subject for this phase be Boiled Spider Eagle Eggs? How did it turn into Mock Crab!? What the hell.
But it didn't matter. With Netero present, if nchi set the rules for this exam too high, resulting in no one passing, she wouldn't be able to step down gracefully herself. And as long as soone could pass the exam, Riku was certain he would be the first.
"Oh, Mock Crab! That's the first ti I've heard of that exam topic. Since that's the case, young man Riku, nchi, you two should make up." Netero acted as the peacemaker.
"My apologies, Examiner nchi. I originally just wanted to bring you a taste of my hotown's cuisine. It seems it wasn't to your liking. I am very sorry." Riku bowed very politely.
"Uh..." nchi had originally thought the other party would be unwilling to reconcile. She didn't expect him to take the initiative like this, causing her to blush slightly instead.
It was just a bite of Nine-Turn Chitterlings, wasn't it? Maybe it really was a hotown dish, and her tastes just didn't align. Perhaps I really did miss out on his good intentions.
"Um... I was being impulsive. I should be the one apologizing. Candidate Riku, I hope you can perform to your proper standard in the upcoming exam," nchi also apologized repeatedly.
"I am sorry as well. I didn't hurt you too badly just now, did I?" The giant Buhara rubbed his aching head as he stood up; he had actually passed out and fallen asleep earlier.
"I'm fine. Did the fall hurt you?"
"It was alright. Mr. Riku's strength is truly imnse. You are absolutely the strongest person I have ever t, besides the Chairman!" Buhara laughed foolishly.
"Hahaha! That's good then. Let's prepare for the next exam, everyone! It will be a good challenge!" Netero laughed heartily.
...
Mt. Split-in-Half.
Riding Chairman Netero's massive airship, the group arrived in a mighty procession.
Appearing before everyone was a canyon that looked like a heavenly chasm. One couldn't see the bottom at a glance.
And the content of this exam was also very simple: obtain the Spider Eagle eggs, known as Dream Eggs, from this bottomless ravine, and then... they also needed to obtain the legs of freshly hatched baby Spider Eagle magical beasts as ingredients.
Combining the two could create the gourt dish known as 'Mock Crab'!
This... the difficulty has increased! Riku muttered inwardly.
Because according to the original plotline, they only needed to grab the spider eggs. But now, they also needed to catch the baby spiders! The spider eggs were located at the top of the ravine's webs, while the newly hatched baby spiders were further down. The further down they went, the higher the chance of encountering the adult Spider Eagle magical beasts!
It could be said to be quite dangerous!
It seems... Examiner nchi is still holding a bit of a grudge!
However, she personally demonstrated it once.
She jumped down, easily grabbed a white spider egg, then dropped a bit further down and effortlessly killed a weak little baby spider. Afterward, relying on the updraft of the fierce wind, she leaped back to the edge of the cliff.
"A-amazing!!"
"A-are these the ingredients we need?"
"We just jump down like that!?"
...
nchi's brilliant performance completely convinced the candidates present. Anyone could see that this young girl's strength was astonishing.
Before she could continue explaining the precautions, a figure had already dashed out!
Riku!
Right behind him were Gon-kun and the others.
"Whoa— Riku-nii!!"
"Aweso!!"
"Charge!!"
...
Gon-kun and the others were thrilled.
"Pay attention to the wind direction! Everyone!!" Riku instructed in mid-air. Gon-kun and the others naturally had sharp reflexes.
But those other candidates who blindly followed suit were too greedy. After grabbing the spider eggs and baby spiders, they plunged straight down into the abyss, and then—there was no 'and then'...
And Riku, who had jumped down first, wasn't after the ingredients.
He was naturally after these densely packed traits!!
Na: Spider Egg
Trait: Racial Talent [Extraordinary Reproduction] (Blue)
Further down, one could see the newly hatched baby spiders behind layers of spider webs.
Na: Spider Eagle Hatchling
Traits: [Extraordinary Reproduction] (Blue), [Silk Spinning] (Blue), [Climbing] (Green)
But Riku showed no intention of grabbing the spider web, allowing himself to continue free-falling.
Finally.
Below.
A massive, dense swarm of terrifying purple-black shadows was restless. Looking down, it was a dense sea of traits.
Na: Spider Eagle
Traits: [Extraordinary Reproduction] (Blue), [Climbing] (Blue), [Spider Silk] (Blue), [Demon Spider Perception] (Blue), [Venom] (Green), etc.
The corners of Riku's mouth couldn't help but curl up.
Say, young man, want to beco Spider-Man?
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