Starting as an inventor from Hunter x Hunter

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The "Dark Sonata," a melody from the Demon King's hand, is certainly not something to be underestimated.

This also explains why the ferocious fox family possesses intelligence far exceeding that of other magical beasts of the same kind.

However, after all these years, they have become accustomed to their identity as monsters.

Or rather, they had subconsciously placed themselves in the role of Warcraft.

"What else can we do?"

The fierce fox father sighed, "After learning that it was the [Dark Sonata], we gave up the idea of ​​becoming human again."

"Anyway, we can transform into human form now, so there's nothing wrong with that."

"After all, that's the [Dark Sonata]. It's already quite remarkable that my ancestors survived after hearing it."

"If we were to really go looking for that tune again..."

Even the fierce fox father shook his head: "I'm quite satisfied with my life now."

"I don't have any thoughts of seeking death."

Clearly, the father of the fierce fox had come to terms with it.

Especially after learning about the [Dark Sonata], he stopped worrying about regaining his human identity.

Instead, he even helped his wife and children find stable jobs with the Hunter Association.

In their daily lives, they enjoy drinking tea and reading newspapers, living a rather carefree life.

"So, we no longer have that ambition."

As the fierce fox father spoke, he handed the old iron box in his hand towards Mog:

"If you are interested in the [Dark Sonata], you can go and see the lake where my ancestors heard the melody."

"This box contains records of the location of that place, as well as some of the surrounding flowers, plants, and lake water at that time."

"We don't need it anymore, but if you're thinking about that..."

The fierce fox father said frankly, "Then go ahead and go find it."

Mog stared at his fierce fox father, then suddenly broke into a smile:

"Okay!!"

He reached out and, under the relieved gaze of the fox's father, took the mud-covered iron box directly from his hand!

The clue to the harp chapter of [Dark Sonata] has now been obtained!

Chapter 118 The Great God Dongba, Though Late, Has Arrived!! Your name will resound throughout the entire Six Continents!

The clues in the harp chapter of "Dark Sonata" were an unexpected bonus.

Mog didn't say that he would actually go there to look for it in the future.

For some music lovers, this might be an invaluable treasure.

But for Mog, it's really just that kind of thing.

If I have them, I'll just keep them as collectibles; if I don't, it doesn't really matter.

This can be seen as adding more accumulation and depth to my personal wealth.

After Mog accepted the tin box, the fierce fox father didn't say anything more.

After tidying up his new home a bit, he took Mog and flew into the distant sky.

Well, to this day, only Mog is able to come here this year.

Thus concludes the examination site at the giant redwood tree in Port Dore.

After the guide confirmed their abilities, they were led to the 274th Hunter Exam.

There was only Mog.

So they set off under the starry night.

At that moment when the moonlight recedes, the jade disc falls, and the rising sun is awakened.

The fierce fox father also brought Mog to the venue for this year's official test.

"Let me see, this year's testing grounds..."

In a bustling city whose name Mog couldn't recall.

The fierce fox father held a small piece of paper in his hand and walked down the street with Mog.

"It says that first you need to go to a cake shop called 'Half' and buy one-third of a muffin cake, then take it to the 'Quarter Bar' and tell the pink-haired bartender at the counter that you want one-fifth of a 'Blazing Sun'..."

Mog, following behind: "~~~~~~"

As expected, the Hunter Association's secret code is still as amazing as ever.

Mog had reason to suspect that the annual secret code was kept by Chairman Netero, that idle old man.

I did this on a whim, just for fun and enjoyment.

Fortunately, the fierce fox father was also able to find his way.

And~~~

"They seem to be right there."

The father of the fierce fox stopped and pointed to the two shops in front of him.

Hmm, isn't that right over there?

They've already become neighbors across the street.

Mog followed the fierce fox father speechlessly into the cake shop with the sign that read "1/203".

Then~

Then the fierce fox father came out, somewhat speechless.

"Buying a third of the cake will be enough for us."

He looked at the extra cake in Mog's hand, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

"The rules for guiding people don't say that you can't eat a little more."

Mog took a bite of the steaming hot muffin, and it was indeed soft and delicious.

The honey and blueberry sauce drizzled on top of the cake brought out its fragrant sweetness, stimulating Mog's taste buds.

"It tastes really good."

Mog nodded repeatedly as he ate, and even gave a thumbs up:

"It's definitely different because it's a merchant specially recommended by the Hunter Association."

"I thought the Hunter Association had set these conditions so that the test takers would patronize the businesses of the association's stores."

"It seems I was mistaken."

As Mog spoke, he put another bite of the soft muffin cake into his mouth.

The fierce fox father: "~~~~~~"

"The Hunter Association wouldn't stoop to that level."

Even the fierce fox father had no temper: "On the contrary, the conditions they set for shops are all for excellent shops."

"Anyway, as far as I know..."

The fierce fox father raised his head and gestured with his chin toward the Half-Cake Shop behind him.

"This cake shop seems to be owned by a Gourmet Hunter within the Hunter Association."

"And that gourmet hunter was apprenticed to the famous Hunter Association's gourmet treasure, Linne Oldburg."

"It's only natural that it tastes like this."

Linne-Oldburg?

Previously, he ventured into the Dark Continent with Netero and Jag Zoldyck, and escaped unscathed.

Furthermore, it is suspected that he obtained the longevity straw, Nitromethorphan, which extended his lifespan.

He was able to reappear during the later Hunter Association president election arc.

This can be considered a living fossil in the Hunter Association, second only to Netero.

As a gourmet hunter, she naturally possesses superb culinary skills.

However, as people get older, they hardly do any physical work anymore.

Most of the time, they would have their own disciples and followers do it.

This cake shop is the result of the efforts of one of his apprentices and his descendants.

And it's not just a cake shop~

"And the bar across the street is the same."

The fierce fox father introduced the bar and led Mog, who was eating cake, into the bar.

【One-Quarter Bar】 and 【One-Half Cake Shop】 are clearly the same type of name.

That means they're basically owned by the same person and in the same industry.

When the fierce fox father stood at the counter, he found the bartender with short pink hair and ordered a one-fifth of a Blazing Sun.

The bartender first glanced at the fierce fox father.

Then he looked at Mog, pulled aside the barrier at the counter, and opened the passageway leading to the back of the bar.

"Go."

The fierce fox father smiled at Mog.

“Every year, unexpected things happen during the Hunter Exams.”

"There are millions of participants, but only one in ten thousand people can come to this formal venue."

As he recounted those final reminders before the test, he couldn't help but remark:

"In my opinion, Mog, your participation in this Hunter Association event is nothing more than going through the motions."