"I'm really sorry."
Ging Freecss, with a rare serious look on his face, said: "I will report everything truthfully about this to the Hunter Association."
He even imitated Luke's solemn tone: "After all, if the Two-headed Wolf reproduction problem is truly solved… This is no small matter, nor is it a minor achievement. It will definitely cause a sensation!"
"Although I'm not interested in any of this empty fame, I will absolutely not allow anyone to be denied the honor they deserve!"
"So, rest assured!"
Ging Freecss said word by word: "Everything that happened here, your presence and actions, including the efforts and methods you put into capturing the two poachers from the Kute Gang of Thieves…"
"I will report everything, word for word!"
"What's yours is yours. Even if you're not a professional hunter, no one can take it away!"
At this point, Ging Freecss turned and looked at Ginta.
"Isn't that right, big guy?"
Ginta: "..."
Who are you calling a big guy?!
"Um, my name is Ginta..."
Ginta replied weakly at first, then looked at Luke apologetically: "I'm sorry, Luke. When we report back after completing our mission, professional hunters will come to check the records."
"They all have the Nen ability to detect lies. Even if I did what you said, they definitely wouldn't believe it, and it might even cause you trouble..."
Well, considering Ginta's rich emotions and his lack of ability to lie…
It's really a bit difficult for him to cover up for Luke.
Luke knew this, so he didn't push him.
Instead, Ging, on the other hand…
"That's right, that big guy Ginta is right."
Ging Freecss nodded affirmatively.
Ginta: "..."
You could just call me Ginta…
"Then it's up to you."
Luke didn't really care. He believed it was only a matter of time before he'd have some contact with the Hunter Association.
He just didn't know what kind of identity that would be.
"..."
Ginta then came up with a good suggestion: "Luke, you could get a hunter's license and become a full-fledged hunter."
"With a hunter's license in hand, it would be very convenient for you to move around in this world."
Luke had thought of this himself.
For instance, entering this Daragas Forest Wildlife Park wasn't even possible without a license.
And that's just one of many privileges; it also grants access to countless conveniences and permissions.
Plus, the association generally doesn't force hunters to do much.
On the contrary, it often provides support for them in various ways.
You could say that getting a hunter's license is a guaranteed win.
However…
"Wait until next year."
Luke said with a smile: "Next year, I'll consider taking the exam."
Yes, every year the hunter exam is held in the first days of the calendar year.
This year's Hunter Exam has already concluded.
"I'm really looking forward to the day when you, Luke, and I become fellow hunters!!"
Ginta nodded repeatedly, his face gleaming with anticipation.
"Even though I'm not a professional hunter yet..."
Luke smiled while saying: "That doesn't stop us from being companions."
Ginta: "... That's right!"
He replied again with passion.
Ging Freecss: "..."
Sure enough, this big guy really looks like he's easy to fool. However, if Luke could truly become a hunter…
Ging Freecss's eyes narrowed slightly. 'Then this Hunter Association would become quite interesting.'
In Ging Freecss's opinion, the current Hunter Association seemed completely lifeless.
Even though there were occasionally a few enthusiastic young people determined to achieve great things, they were either lacking in ability or intelligence.
A few of them caught his eye.
Especially after his repeated collaborations with other hunters, his belief was further confirmed.
Well, when Ging Freecss worked with so many hunters, it wasn't just for the sake of cooperation.
He was also selecting like-minded companions. But such people were far too rare to the point that he no longer limited himself only to professional hunters. He even began evaluating some vicious criminals.
Just as not everyone in respectable circles was truly good, not everyone among criminals was necessarily bad. Of course, the ratio leaned heavily toward the former.
And one thing that is easy to judge is any criminal who has been sentenced to a very heavy punishment.
Regardless of their own character, at least their ability to break the law and cause damage has been verified and tested.
With this preliminary legal authority, after the selection, it would be easy for Ging to choose those with relatively good character.
At first, Ging Freecss had little hope in this, but then he received an interesting bit of news. A convict named Razor was said to be rather unusual, not exactly the bloodthirsty, savage type.
From there, everything followed naturally: Ging brought Razor to the Greed Island.
In truth, Razor's situation was the same as Bopobo's, the one who later played sumo with Killua and was executed by Razor for inciting rebellion.
They were all death row inmates, allowed to live only because of Ging Freecss's special guarantee.
Instead of cold imprisonment and torment, they enjoyed relative freedom on the island.
The fact that Ging even dug up murderers showed just how short of manpower he was at the time…
Ging Freecss's mind raced, his gaze turning to Luke, who was chatting with Ginta.
He subconsciously stroked his untidy beard.
"Are you up to something sinister again?"
Luke suddenly raised his head and met Ging Freecss's gaze.
"Why do I feel like you have some ill intentions towards me?"
"That is just your imagination."
Ging Freecss said calmly: "I was just thinking that your Nen ability seems to be quite good. And coincidentally, I'm working on something."
"From what I see, your ability might suit that project very well..."
Something he was working on? That could only be the development of Greed Island.
By the timeline, it should only be a few years away, probably next year or the year after that, when Marilyn Inc. would produce and sell the game.
Meaning that even if Greed Island wasn't complete yet, it had already entered late production. The groundwork and framework were likely finished.
So if Ging brought it up now…
"I have a very good hunter circle."
Ging slid his hand into his coat pocket.
"If you're interested and want to learn more, once you're somewhere with internet access, you can contact this person. "