Later, Morel visited Germain in his hospital room. Knuckle and Shoot, who were originally there, had finished their shifts and went outside to stand guard.
Meanwhile, Morel's "Deep Purple" was still active, patrolling the area nearby.
The team consisted of 50 members. As long as this number was maintained, Morel could control them precisely. If the number increased, he could only issue basic commands.
That day, after seeing Franklin's bravery and Feitan's ruthlessness, Morel completely understood why so many professional hunters feared or hated the "Phantom Troupe."
They truly have no fear of death. They are willing to die if it means achieving their goals.
Morel stayed alert for this reason, with the "Deep Purple Soldiers" always on the lookout to prevent any attacks from the "Phantom Troupe."
Even though he had carefully escorted Germain to the hospital and covered up their tracks, he thought it was better to be overly cautious.
"It's amazing," Morel said as he sat down beside Germain's bed and started peeling an apple for him.
"Just three days ago, you were seriously injured and close to death. Now, not only are you awake, but you're also able to eat."
"It's probably due to my constitution," Germain replied.
"Hahaha…" Morel laughed, thinking Germain was joking, and handed him the sliced apple. "Young people are strong."
"Oh, by the way," Morel suddenly remembered, "I've recommended you for recognition. Feitan and Franklin are both wanted criminals at A-level, so the Hunter Association should reward you for dealing with them."
Morel then spoke in a mysterious tone, "Actually, because you took down six 'Shadow Beasts' and Phinks from the 'Phantom Troupe,' you should be rated as a 'One-Star Hunter.'"
"However, there's some resistance within the Hunter Association. Particularly from the 'co-hunters' in the Examination Department. They think you've only had your hunter license for a few months and lack experience, so they've been opposing your promotion."
There's also another reason for the opposition: Germain used to be an assassin in the underworld and recently left the "Phantom Troupe." This dark past is a factor as well.
However, he has now eliminated three members of the Phantom Troupe, five Shadow Beasts, and a large group of Dark World assassins. So, this excuse no longer holds.
When Morel said this, he watched Germain's face but didn't see any signs of dissatisfaction. Instead, Germain emphasized certain details.
"There was a Shadow Beast who wasn't killed by me, but by my companion," Germain said, referring to Shizuku but being cautious not to reveal her directly.
Morel was momentarily surprised but then laughed and said, "This time you also took down Feitan and Franklin from the Phantom Troupe. I think even the assistant won't have any objections."
"The Hunter's Ten Articles clearly state, 'Hunters who have made significant achievements in a particular field will be awarded one star.' You've certainly achieved a lot by dealing with criminals and villains."
"I spoke with Chairman Netero on the phone, and he supports your promotion to a One Star Hunter. If someone still questions your qualifications, I'll go to them personally."
Morel had thought Germain would die from Feitan's "Rising Sun," but Germain not only survived but also managed to kill Feitan.
Based on his fighting talent and willpower, Morel holds Germain in high regard and believes it would be unfair if someone like him couldn't be rated as a One Star Hunter.
Additionally, Morel felt guilty about taking Knuckle away, evacuating the battlefield, and leaving Germain behind—though he had no choice in the matter.
If Germain still couldn't be rated as a One Star Hunter and was blocked for any strange reasons, Morel would definitely step in to help.
Germain didn't care much about the star rating and simply thanked Morel for his support.
"Do you have any requests you'd like fulfilled?" Morel asked, still feeling a bit guilty. "The Hunter Association and I will do our best to accommodate you."
What Germain wanted most right now was actually a plant hunter, but after thinking about it, he only made a small request.
"My hunter's black robe was burned by Feitan's 'Rising Sun.' I need to have two new sets made as soon as possible."
"That's it?" Morel was surprised but then agreed, "I can handle that. What kind of suit do you want?"
"Can I have a piece of paper and a pencil?"
"Okay, wait for me." Morel quickly left the ward and soon returned with a piece of white paper and a pencil.
Germain took them, placed the paper on a small table, and began to draw with the pencil. He quickly sketched out a set of clothes, which was the "hunter's black robe" he had worn before.
"You can sketch too?" Morel, adjusting his sunglasses, watched with surprise. "You draw really well."
Germain nodded, though he knew his own skill. To those unfamiliar with art, he might seem like a "master," but professionals would see many details that needed improvement.
Still, for customizing clothing, his sketching was sufficient.
Next, Germain drew a second outfit, similar to the first but with a distinctive hood mask.
"'Plague Doctor's Beak'?" Morel recognized the classic symbol and smiled. "Germain, your tastes are really unique. Hahaha, I'll have someone make these for you as soon as possible."
Afterward, Morel measured Germain's size again and then called his contact, a "fashion hunter" he knew well.
The next day, Germain was able to get out of bed and walk around the ward. His rapid recovery once again impressed the doctors.
However, the doctor advised he should rest a few more days. So, the noisy Knuckle was taken away by Shoot and walked around the hospital with Morel.
Germain felt he was nearly fully recovered but didn't want to disappoint the doctor. Also, he enjoyed the peace and quiet, so he chose to continue resting.
Feeling a bit bored lying in bed or walking around, Germain picked up the comic book left by Knuckle and began reading.
The comic book was the classic "Dragon Ball." In this world, there were many comics that Germain recognized, including "Dragon Ball" and "Doraemon."
(Note: Doraemon is mentioned in the Greed Island arc, and Dragon Ball is mentioned in the War of Succession arc)
He flipped through the book and saw the final battle on Namek. Krillin was killed by Frieza, and Goku transformed in anger and became the legendary Super Saiyan...
As Germain watched with great interest, he suddenly noticed a group of people entering his "En."
Among them were the familiar Morel, Knuckle, and Shoot, along with two strangers.
Germain put down the comic and sat quietly on the soft white pillow, watching as Knuckle led the group, pushing open the door, and they all rushed in.
********
Hey Guys, this is fanfic- fic is great and I want to complete it's translation. So please support me and give me some motivation to continue.
Support me on my patreon and read upto 15 early chapters.
https://www.patreon.com/Unique_Writer