*3rd Pov*
Everyone started to attack the snout of the pig.
[You guys are dumb. The snout is the hardest part of a pig. Attack its other areas. Namely, just right before its snout, its forehead.] said Frey. He showed the group where to strike, and killed the pig in one hit.
[So the pigs evolved strong noses in order to protect their soft foreheads.] said Kurapika.
By the time everyone came back, every single person was holding a pig.
[Oh my. They caught a lot. They must have encountered a herd.] said Menchi
Everyone immediately started to grill the pig, turning it round and round. The first person to finish was the very person who got ignored and insulted the Gourmet Hunters.
[Okay, its time to evaluate.] said Menchi
[Taste testing.] said Menchi. Buhara didn't hold back and started munching on the pig.
[Yummy!] said Buhara while passing the applicant.
[Fail. It's overcooked. The tough texture ruins the flavor of the meat.] said Menchi
[What? You haven't even tried it!] said the participant.
[It's plain as day!] said Menchi. A new participant came in. It was the ninja.
[Okay... Dive in!] said Hanzo. The ninja.
Once again, Menchi failed, while Buhara passed.
[Huh? Why?] questioned Hanzo
[Charred on the outside, uncooked inside. Your fire was too strong.] said Menchi
The following participants continued to get the same results.
[No one's passed yet...] said Leorio
[And Menchi hasn't even taken a bite...] added Kurapika.
[Hey! Cant anyone out there satisfy me?] said Menchi. Leorio, Gon, and Kurapika started to talk while Frey brought out his dish. It wasn't a pig, but actually multiple.
[A stuffed pig, along with a few side dishes, made with a combination of pig parts, as well as a sauce.] said Menchi, assessing the dish.
[This is worthy of me testing it.] said Menchi. Menchi, along with Buhara, tasted it.
[Pass!] said Menchi, clearly glad at how good the food is.
[Fail.] said Buhara.
[Huh? Why are you failing him?] questioned Menchi
[There wasn't enough...] said Buhara. Frey sighed while walking away. He ended up bringing another 2 dishes, both of them were the same. However, a larger portion was handed to Buhara.
[What are you doing? Your turn was over.] said Menchi
[I never said I was done handing in everything though. I still have 3 other plates left.] said Frey, pointing at his kitchen table. In the end, Menchi and Buhara passed him.
[Is there really only going to be one person that can actually cook something good, that also looks good?] questioned Menchi
[Im stuffed...] said Buhara
[Me too. Thus, we're finished here! Besides applicant #406, everyone fails!] said Menchi
In the distance...
'As I expected, she's lapsed back into her old bad habits.' Thought Satotz. He pulled out his phone and called someone.
Soon, an airship appeared. And out from it, a person jumped out. Before this, Menchi started explaining to everyone what was needed to succeed, and that it didn't matter what kind of hunter you were. Oh, there was also that guy who got hit over 10 meters away, onto a pillar.
They landed directly in the path leading to the big mansion.
[That is to say, having only 1 person pass, is a little too little.
[The chairman of the Selection Committee. He's in charge of the Hunter Exam...] said Menchi
[Also the person who basically is the boss of the Hunter Association, Chairman Netero.] added Frey
[Well, I work behind the scenes. I only take action when there's an issue, like now. So, Menchi, you failed nearly all the applicants because you disapproved of their reluctance to try new things?] questioned Netero
[No sir, I lost my cool when one of the candidates insulted Gourmet Hunters. And I made the exam harder than necessary. But regardless, someone did pass.] said Menchi
[In other words, you're aware that this exam was unacceptable.] said Netero
[Yes sir, when cooking is involved, I lose control. I'm unqualified to be an examiner. I will resign as an examiner, so please redo the Second Phase! But still, let #406 pass. If he can pass this, I'm sure he can pass the second Second Phase.] said Menchi
[But it would be difficult to find another examiner on such short notice. Very well. How about this? I'd like #406 to become the examiner. You will help him setting everything in order. But, you must also participate, as well as #406 in the new test that he proposes. Is that acceptable?] said Netero
[Leaving the job of an examiner in a child's hands? He doesn't even know "that"?] whispered Menchi. She was referring to Nen.
Frey leaked out a little bit of his Ren, causing her, Buhara's, and Netero's eyes to wander to Frey. After they saw the Nen coming off Frey, Menchi stopped.
["That"? What is that supposed to mean?] questioned someone
[Fine then. #406, come here.] said Menchi. Frey looked at her before ignoring her.
[Sorry, I'm the new examiner. Alright, everyone follow me. We are going to continue the theme of cooking and make Boiled Eggs. Follow me to Mt. Split-in-half through the chairman's airship.] said Frey. He glanced at Netero, who only looked at Frey curiously before nodding.
'What an interesting kid... I wonder what is going to be in store for me...' thought Netero.
[Mt. Split-in-half? I see where you are going. Certainly, I can.] said Netero.
Everyone bordered the airship and rode to Mt. Split-in-half.
Meanwhile, Frey was called to Netero's office...
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Status:
Name: Frey
Age: 12
Nen: 300,000,000
Hatsu: 2 (5)
Ark: 287th Hunter Exam (Second Phase)
Nanika Wishes: 1
Stand: Emperors Realm
Physique: 25,000 units (50,000 units)