He flies on Zal's back, while Zephyr flies beside them, enjoying the view and the breeze. He gazes at the landscape below, marveling at the contrast between the lush green forests and the sparkling blue rivers.
He spots his destination ahead: the hunter headquarters, a large and modern building that stands out among the other structures in the city. It is the place where hunters like him gather and work, protecting the world from dangerous creatures and exploring its mysteries. He guides Zal to land on a spacious helipad, where he dismounts and thanks him for the ride.
He enters the building, where he is greeted and recognized by other hunters, who are impressed and curious by his companions and achievements. They congratulate him on his latest mission. He smiles and nods, feeling proud and happy to be part of this community.
Kai walks confidently towards the front desk, where a friendly receptionist greets him with a warm smile. She is wearing a blue uniform with a white name tag that reads "Lena". She asks him for his identity and credentials, and he hands her his hunter license and his combat hunter badge. She scans his hunter license, which is a silver card with his name and photo, and his combat hunter badge, which is a metal star with his one star rank and number.
She looks at the screen and nods, impressed by his record and reputation. She smiles and welcomes him, saying "Hello, Mr. Kai. It's a pleasure to meet you. You are one of our most promising combat hunters. Congratulations on your recent success in the dragon valley. That was an amazing feat."
She hands him back his card and badge, and directs him to the combat hunter office and the exploration hunter office, where he can report his mission. She says "The combat hunter office is on the third floor, room 305. The exploration hunter office is on the fourth floor, room 401. You can use the elevator or the stairs. Have a nice day, Mr. Kai." She smiles again and waves at him, as he thanks her and heads to the elevator.
Kai heads to the combat hunter office, where he submits his combat missions, which are reports of his battles and victories against various enemies and threats. He shows the evidence of his missions, such as photos, videos, witnesses, trophies, etc. He also explains the details of his missions, such as the location, situation, strategy, outcome, etc. He answers the questions of the combat hunter official, who evaluates his missions and gives him feedback.
Kai then goes to the exploration hunter office, where he submits his documents, which are reports and journals of his findings and insights about the cultures and landscapes of the Yordian Continent. He shows the copies of his documents, which are written and illustrated in his own words and sketches. He also explains the highlights of his documents, such as the most interesting and important facts, stories, images, questions, answers, etc. He answers the questions of the exploration hunter official, who evaluates his documents and gives him feedback.
He is praised and rewarded by the hunter officials, who are satisfied and impressed by his work and performance. They commend him for his bravery and skill in combat, as well as his curiosity and knowledge in exploration. They give him points and money for his missions and documents, as well as recommendations and tips for his future endeavors. They also congratulate him for completing his journey in the Yordian Continent
Kai walks back to the front desk, where the receptionist, Lena, waits for him with a smile. She asks him to hand her all the documents of his submissions from the combat hunter office and exploration hunter office, and he complies, giving her his mission report, his exploration report, and his exploration recommendation. She scans and checks his documents, which are verified and approved by the hunter officials. She looks at the screen and smiles, impressed by his achievements and ratings. She says "Wow, Mr. Kai. You have done an excellent job in both combat and exploration. You have received high marks and praises from both departments. That's very rare and impressive." She congratulates him.
She then informs him that he has completed a large number of high-level and high-quality missions and documents, which qualify him for a rank up. She tells him that he has completed 50 combat missions and 50 exploration documents, which are all rated A or higher, which is an impressive and rare achievement.
She also tells him that he has earned enough points and money to advance from a 1-star hunter to a 2-star hunter, which is a prestigious and honorable rank that only a few hunters can achieve. She congratulates him and invites him to the rank up ceremony, where he will receive his new license and badges, which have his name, photo, rank, number, and field of expertise.
She says "You have been invited to the rank up ceremony, Mr. Kai. It is a special event where we celebrate and honor the hunters who have reached a new level of excellence and professionalism. You will receive your new license and badges, which show your new rank and authority as a 2-star hunter. You will also receive recognition and applause from other hunters, who will respect and admire you for your accomplishments." She smiles and asks him if he would like to attend the ceremony, which will be held in the auditorium at 6 pm.
She says "Would you like to attend the ceremony, Mr. Kai? It is optional, but I highly recommend it. It is a great opportunity to meet and network with other hunters, as well as to enjoy some refreshments and entertainment. It is also a way of showing your gratitude and pride for being a hunter." She looks at him expectantly, hoping that he will accept the invitation.
Kai agrees and is escorted to the rank up ceremony hall, which is a large and elegant room, decorated with banners and flowers. The banners have the hunter association logo, which is a stylized letter H, and the words "Congratulations to the new 2-star hunters". The flowers are colorful and fragrant, creating a festive and pleasant atmosphere.
He is greeted by the chairman Netero of the hunter association, who is an old and powerful man, with white hair and beard, and a muscular body. He wears a black suit and a red tie, and has a cheerful and confident expression. Netero is still recovering from the battle with the chimera ant king named Meruem, who was a formidable and ruthless enemy. He had sacrificed his life to defeat him, but miraculously survived, thanks to his strong will and determination. Netero congratulates him on his achievements and praises him for his skills and knowledge.
Netero: "Kai Zoldyck, you have done a remarkable job as a hunter. You have completed 50 combat missions and 50 exploration documents, all rated A or higher. You have shown bravery and skill in combat, as well as curiosity and knowledge in exploration. You have earned the right to become a gold hunter, which is a rare and honorable rank. I am proud and impressed by you."
Kai is awarded with a gold hunter license, which is a gold card with his name and photo, and a 2-star hunter badge, which is a gold star with his rank and number. The gold hunter license and badge are the symbols of his status as a 2-star hunter, who has reached a high level of excellence and professionalism in his field.
The 2-star badge signifies his status as a combat hunter, who specializes in fighting and defeating enemies. He is also given access to more privileges and resources as a hunter, such as exclusive information, equipment, facilities, etc.
He can access the hunter database, which contains valuable and classified information about the world and its creatures. He can also use the hunter equipment, which includes advanced weapons, armor, gadgets, vehicles, etc.
He can also enter the hunter facilities, which include training centers, research labs, medical clinics, etc. He can also enjoy discounts and benefits in various shops and services that are affiliated with the hunter association.
He can also participate in more challenging and rewarding missions and quests that are available only for 2-star hunters or higher. He can also apply for a 3-star hunter rank, which is the highest and most prestigious rank in the hunter association, if he meets the requirements and criteria.
He can also nominate and mentor other hunters who aspire to become 2-star hunters or higher. He can also vote and influence the decisions and policies of the hunter association. He can also join and lead special teams and projects that are related to his field of expertise.
He can also create and share his own knowledge and discoveries with other hunters and the public. He can also enjoy more freedom and autonomy as a hunter, as he can choose his own goals and methods, as long as he follows the hunter code of ethics.
He can also challenge himself and explore new horizons as a hunter, as he can travel to different places, encounter new creatures, learn new skills and abilities, etc. He has earned the respect and admiration of other hunters, who will support and cooperate with him in his endeavors.
He has also gained the recognition and appreciation of the public, who will benefit from his contributions to society. He has achieved a great honor and responsibility as a 2-star hunter, who will protect and enrich the world with his skills and knowledge.
Kai thanks the chairman and the association for the recognition and the opportunity. He expresses his gratitude and his passion for hunting and exploring.
Kai: "Thank you, chairman Netero, and thank you, hunter association. I am honored and grateful to receive this rank up. I love hunting and exploring, and I want to learn more about the world and its wonders. I also want to help others with my skills and knowledge, and make the world a better place. I will continue to work hard and improve myself as a hunter."
Netero then sees his companions, Zal dragon and Zephyr griffin, who are waiting outside the hall. He is surprised by their rare combination of a metallic dragon nen beast and a rare variant griffin that awakened nen. He asks Kai about them.
Netero: "Who are these magnificent creatures? They are your companions, I presume? How did you meet them? How did they awaken nen? They are very rare and special indeed."
Kai answers Netero's questions, telling him about his companions.
Kai: "Yes, they are my companions, and my friends. This is Zal dragon, a metallic dragon nen beast that I met at the Lost City of Zal. He is my partner, and he helps me with combat and exploration. He can fly, camouflage, communicate telepathically, and manipulate metal. He is very smart and loyal, and he loves to learn new things."
Kai: "And this is Zephyr griffin, a rare variant griffin that I found in the lair of a griffin I the west kora then I left it to grow and train in Xana, the valley of dragons. He is my pet and my ally, and he helps me with hunting and fighting. He can breathe fire, sense heat, roar loudly, and control wind and lightning. He is very strong and fierce, and he loves to play and compete."
Kai: "Zephyr awakened nen when I imprinted a bond using my nen. He can use nen to enhance their abilities and senses, while Zal can control metal ang enhance his intellect, as well as to protect themselves from harm. They are very rare and special indeed, and I am lucky and happy to have them."
Kai leaves the rank up ceremony hall and meets with his twin brother Killua and his friend Gon, who are also hunters and have come to visit him. Killua is a silver-haired boy with blue eyes, who wears a blue hoodie and black pants. He is an assassin and a lightning user, who is fast and cunning. Gon is a spiky-haired boy with green eyes, who wears a green jacket and orange shorts. He is an enhancer and a rock-paper-scissors user, who is strong and determined.
Kai hugs Killua and Gon and tells them about his journey in the Yordian Continent. He shows them his combat missions, his documents and his 2-star hunter badge. He tells them about the cultures and landscapes he explored, the enemies and threats he defeated, the wonders and challenges he encountered, and the skills and knowledge he gained.
Killua: "Wow, Kai, you did an amazing job as a hunter. You completed 50 combat missions and 50 exploration documents, all rated A or higher. You also became a gold hunter and a 2-star hunter. That's incredible!"
Gon: "Yeah, Kai, you are awesome! You explored so many places and learned so many things. You also fought so many enemies and won so many battles. You are very brave and smart!"
Killua and Gon congratulate Kai on his rank up and admire his combat missions and his documents. They also tease him about winning the challenge of completing more combat missions than Killua, who complains that Kai had an unfair advantage of venturing to different places that had undiscovered information and countless combat missions.
Killua: "But you know what, Kai? You only won the challenge because you went to places that I haven't been to yet. You had more opportunities and options for combat missions than me. That's not fair!"
Gon: "Oh, come on, Killua. Don't be a sore loser. Kai won fair and square. He worked hard and did well. You should be happy for him."
Killua: "I am happy for him, Gon. But I'm also annoyed by him. He always beats me in everything. He's better than me in combat, exploration, nen, everything!"
Gon: "That's not true, Killua. You are better than him in some things too. Like… um… like…"
Killua: "Like what, Gon? Tell me one thing that I'm better than him at."
Gon: "Uh… well… you are better at… uh… being an assassin?"
Killua: "That's not something to be proud of, Gon. That's something I want to forget and he is better at it too."
Gon: "Oh… sorry, Killua. I didn't mean to upset you."
Killua: "It's okay, Gon. I know you meant well."
Kai celebrates his rank up with Killua and Gon, who are happy for him and proud of him. They go to a nearby restaurant, where they order a feast of delicious food and drinks. They toast to Kai's success and enjoy their meal. They also chat and laugh about their adventures and experiences as hunters.
Kai: "Thank you, Killua and Gon, for coming to visit me and celebrate with me. You are my best friends and my favorite hunters. I'm glad you are here with me."
Killua: "You're welcome, Kai. You deserve it. You did a great job as a hunter. You are my twin brother and my rival. I'm happy for you, but I also want to beat you."
Gon: "You're welcome, Kai. You are amazing. You did a wonderful job as a hunter. You are my friend and my inspiration. I'm happy for you, and I also want to join you."
Kai also tells them about his next destination, which is another continent called Azian Continent, where he wants to experience the diverse and exotic lifestyles and cuisines of the different countries there and more mysteries and challenges to explore.
Kai: "So, do you guys want to know where I'm going next?"
Killua: "Sure, Kai. Where are you going next?"
Gon: "Yeah, Kai. Where are you going next?"
Kai: "I'm going to Azian Continent, the continent of diversity and exoticism. It's a continent where there are many different countries, each with its own culture, language, religion, etc. It's also a continent where there are many different cuisines, each with its own flavor, ingredient, style, etc."
Killua: "Wow, Kai. That sounds interesting. Why do you want to go there?"
Kai: "I want to go there because I want to experience the diversity and exoticism of the continent. I want to learn about the different cultures and lifestyles of the people there. I want to taste the different cuisines and dishes of the countries there. I also want to explore the mysteries and challenges of the continent. I heard there are many hidden secrets and treasures there, as well as many dangers and enemies there."
Gon: "Wow, Kai. That sounds exciting. Can we go with you?"
Kai: "Sorry but you can't, I already have my hands full with Zal dragon and Zephyr who is still young."