As he was waiting for someone to come, Dante took the pamphlet on the table, it was the summary of Hunter association rules and their ranking system.
The Hunter association was created to manage the dungeons which appeared after the angel's descent. Naturally, dungeons are ranked from the lowest difficulty to the highest, if not managed properly a dungeon outbreak can easily destroy a country.
Dungeons are not only dangerous but also extremely valuable and filled with riches. The Hunter association under the angels makes the rules, and guilds exist and are affiliated with the Hunter association. Only high-level Awakeners and Hunters with a higher rank can create a guild.
There are nine ranks in Hunter's ranking system.
From 1-star Hunter to 9-stars.
Beginners hunters are obviously 1-star Hunters, they could only enter low-level dungeons. The more achievement you have and strength you acquire the faster your ranking will go.
[Master, someone is approaching and he is really powerful.] Nemesis warned.
Dante who had been lost reading was forced to lift his head at Nemesis's warning.
''Ah okay. I think I can guess what will happen from now on.'' Dante mumbled and soon he started to hear footsteps from the hall.
Heavy footsteps could be felt from the hallway.
Click-
Opening the door, a man came in.
"I apologize for making you wait so long."
He seemed to be in his middle thirties.
It was a man with a tall height reaching around 190cm with muscles that seemed to want to burst out. Brown hair and green eyes.
"..."
From the overwhelming feeling like that of facing a tank, Dante momentarily lost his words.
"You are Awakener Dante… correct? The one who sent by Lady Lemegoton.. correct?"
"Yes. That is correct."
"My introduction was late. I'm the vice guild master of this branch of the Hunter Association, Hansel Vidraa.''
Hansel introduced himself as he lent out his hand.
Shaking the hand full of calluses, Dante could feel the electrifying strength climbing up from his grip.
'Woah. He is indeed powerful. There is no need to waste my time using the Mind's Eye as he is stronger than me by at least 3 levels.' Dante hypothesized before letting the man's hand go, the latter sat across from him and immediately went straight to the topic.
''Before issuing the license, we will also proceed with an evaluation test to judge the applicant but because you have a letter of recommendation from a respectable client and backer. I will be personally taking care of this test. Your hunter's license might vary depending on the result of this test.''
''If I do well I will receive special treatment but if I do bad I will receive a normal hunter license, right?"
Hansel nodded, happy that Dante was able to catch on without him wording it.
Upon seeing Hansel nodding Dante chuckled.
'She must have asked to personally test me and report to her. Through this, she could judge the rate of progression. Quite clever.'
''Before we leave there is something I must check.'' Hansel before taking out a small device with a small screen.
''Put your thumb on the screen to get tested. I will see your status information as it's necessary before we begin.''
[System camouflage activated] Nemesis took the necessary precautions.
Dante nodded before doing as he was told, he felt a prickling sensation followed by something being sucked into the device before shortly later, a status window floated above the device for all to see.
『Name: Dante Orion White
Race: Human
Status: Novice Awakener
Level: 1 {Exp: 21500/100k}
Class: Spearman
Title: None
Magic Power: C (10)
Strength: D (40)
Defense: E (81)
Agility: D (82)
Stamina: D (0)
Elements: Lightning/Fire
Skills: {Superman's Reflex} {Basic Poison Immunity} {Basic Combat} {Super Regeneration} {Spearmanship of***** Level 3} {Blue Lightning Lv1}
Unique skill: {Black Heaven} 』
''Wow! Your stats are incredible for a Novice Awakener. Judging by your stats you can be on par with a beginner Middle Novice Awakener. You're a dual Awakener. Lightning and Fire. I see a bright future ahead of you.'' Hansel said with a flattering smile.
"..'' Dante did not say anything, he understood that the man must be trying to make a connection early with him. Not that he minded but he wanted to get over this test and move on to his next plan.
"I forget to tell you that there is someone else with another letter of recommendation from the lady. She should be getting tested as we speak.'' Hansel shared this unexpected piece of news with Dante who was visibly shocked, and curious about who this person might be. Was someone sent to monitor him? Surely not.
[Master, should I hack into the video camera surveillance to see if we can see the other party's test?] Nemesis suddenly suggested and Dante was going to give his approval but soon decided not to.
'Forget it. Some countermeasures must have been put in place. We will surely meet.'
[I understand.] Nemesis could only abide by her master's order.
Looking at Dante remaining calm despite this news, Hansel sighed inwardly thinking that at least this boy got a calm head on his shoulders.
''Then let's move to the testing grounds right away." Hansel proposed after a first positive impression of Dante.
Nodding his head, Dante followed the back of the vice guild master of the Hunter Association, Hansel Vidaa.
After walking through the complicated hallways for about five minutes, he could see the spacious testing grounds located inside the association.
Surrounding the testing grounds was tempered glass made especially with materials from dungeons for Awakeners.
'They got rid of the spectators.' He remarked.
Because it wasn't like spectating was against the rules, he had expected that a couple of people passing by would usually come to spectate, but it seemed like the vice guild master had directly restricted entry.
"Since you said you're a warrior-type, the examination method will be a simple spar."
The vice guild master, who had put on protective gloves, took his stance.