Chapter 547 ( Beyond - I )

"Hmm, you have a point" - Pariston said as he stroked his chin - "But as I said before, I'm sure I'm the most qualified for the job, after all, I'm the vice president of the [Hunters Association] and I know everything there is to do, even more."

Cloud shrugged at this answer.

"Anyway, does that mean you're not going to support me?" - Pariston asked as he raised an eyebrow.

"Does that change your plans at all?" - Cloud asked as he looked closely at the man in front of him.

"Not in the slightest, it's just a minor inconvenience that only delays my plan a few steps" - replied Pariston honestly - "If I'm honest, before you guys showed up, I had a 90% chance of becoming the new president, and with your appearance, my odds dropped to 85%."

"That's quite a bit of faith in itself" - Kyōka said curiously.

"Well, it's not the customers who will vote in the election, but the hunters, and as I mentioned before, I've done a good job during my term as vice president, and I've done a lot of favors" - replied Pariston with a calm smile - "Anyway, it was a pleasure to have talked to you, you're the first one to say those words to my face because my colleagues only deflect the topic, which in my eyes, makes you much more interesting than them."

Cloud shrugged as he watched the man walk away.

"He's someone interesting, though I feel he won't get his wish" - Kyōka mentioned before shaking her head.

"I think the same, though the fate is somewhat uncertain" - Cloud replied as the group continued to move towards Netero's office.

"Fate is an uncertain thing" - muttered Pariston as he reappeared again while a huge smile appeared on his face - "Interesting words, though I also feel that girl is right."

Pariston didn't understand why, but the closer the election got, the less his desire to become the new president became even though that had been his goal for years.

"Maybe Netero-sama's words about that [Dimensional Will], they weren't a joke?" - Pariston muttered with a frown because he didn't like the idea of an unknown entity, controlling his actions - "If so, then I guess I'm going to have to be more assertive because this is one of my goals."

Pariston quickly shook his head as he pushed away all thoughts that had nothing to do with the election, before walking back to his office to make sure nothing was out of place.

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"They're finally here, and here I was thinking something had happened to them because of how long they were taking" - Netero said as he let out a jovial laugh.

"Let's just say we ran into a certain rat on the way" - Cloud replied as he looked at the old president of the [Hunters Association]."

"Pariston? I see" - nodded Netero as he tugged at his beard - "That guy needs to think things over a bit better and not be so closed-minded in his ideals, maybe then he would be much more popular and I would have no objection to hand over the command of the association to him as he wishes."

"I'm of the same opinion, from what I managed to hear, the association workers, they respect him, but they don't want to get closer than close enough because they feel he's planning something" - Cloud added while noticing how the old man nodded.

"Yes, he has always been like that" - sighed Netero as he shook his head - "Pariston thinks too much about things, and when he does, he always has an expression that looks like he is planning a murder, that's why I can't just give him the job, if he thinks too much about things, it could cause unexpected situations because the president has to be trained to give quick answers in critical cases."

"Too analytical" - Kyoko muttered with a frown because she never thought she heard that pondering things too much, would be a bad thing.

"Everything in excess is bad, young lady" - replied Netero noticing the expression of the young woman with reddish brown hair - "In Pariston's case, his distrust to everything, makes him unable to make a quick decision in some situations."

"And as president of the association, there are times when that shouldn't happen" - Cloud added as Netero again nodded.

"Exactly, that's why I didn't want to give him the position of president despite being overqualified" - Netero said before shaking his head - "Not to mention that as I already mentioned, he's too distrustful, and that's easily noticeable by strong enough people."

"That's understood" - smiled Kyōka as the group started chatting about the little adventures they had had during their trip.

When they finished, Netero was showing a nostalgic look, as if the group's words were echoing in his head.

"Anyway, when will the election be?" - Cloud asked as he sipped some tea that Netero had poured.

"A few days from now" - Netero answered as he sighed with regret because he knew he would miss his job as president of the [Hunters Association], though at the same time he also knew it was time to give the position to a new generation.

"Who do you think will win?" - Kyōka asked curiously.

"If I'm honest, I have no idea, but if I had to say a name, I'd say it would be 3 people" - answered Netero while pulling his beard - "Although two of them have no interest in the position and will possibly retire."

"Who are they?" - Cloud asked curiously.

"Well, one of them is Botobai, the leader of the [Zodiac], as well as [Terrorist Hunter] of star tiple and public prosecutor" - Netero answered calmly.

"Oh, that guy, you could say he's one or two levels below you" - nodded Kyōka because she had fought that man thanks to Netero's help, and she had to admit that they were pretty evenly matched.

"The other one is Ging Freecss" - Netero continued calmly.

"Freecss?" - Cloud repeated with surprise - "You mean Gon's father?"

"Exactly, and I have to admit that his son is equally or much more talented than the father, Jojojo" - answered Netero while letting out a small laugh - "Anyway, he's a double star hunter, but if I'm honest, he has the merits to get his third star, but he hasn't wanted to."

"He is strong?" - Kyōka asked with interest.

"If I'm honest, he's very carefree and hasn't shown his full power during our trainings, so I wouldn't know how to tell you, however, if I had to give a verdict, I would say that he's on a slightly lower level than Botobai, although the difference is almost nil" - answered Netero while shaking his head - "Although it's not like I'm 100% sure about this because something tells me that I haven't seen everything from Ging"

"I want to fight him" - said Kyōka as his eyes flashed wildly.

"I don't think he will accept, let's say he's busy most of the time" - replied Netero while shrugging his shoulders - "Ging has never been in one place for a long time, that's why he hasn't been able to take care of his son."

The conversation was about to continue, when the group heard the sound of something approaching at full speed.

"Old man, what the fuck are you thinking!" - A loud male voice exclaimed.

"Oh, I knew he'd come after he heard I was retiring" - sighed Isaac Netero as he shook his head - "Anyway, it's a good time to introduce them to someone."

"Old man!" - exclaimed the male voice as he smashed the door to Isaac Netero's office. He was a man very similar to Netero, only with black hair, and he was wearing what appeared to be a former Chinese commander's suit - "You have visitors?"

"Son, I expected you to arrive much earlier, but I guess you were preparing for the trip" - Isaac said calmly as those present looked in surprise at the man who had just arrived.

"That explains the huge resemblance, although I didn't know you had a son, Netero-sama" - mused Menchi as she looked at the strange man who was the spitting image of her president, only a few different details.

"Cloud-dono, girls, this is my son, Beyond Netero" - said Isaac as he pointed at his confused son - "Beyond, this is Cloud Strife, Kyōka Kagamiin, Kyoko Hayashi, and Menchi."

"It's a pleasure" - Beyond said as he bowed, only to wake up and let out a screech - "That's not what I came here for! Explain yourself, old man! Why are you quitting!"

"Because I'm too old now, son, and it's time for me to give my post to the new generations" - Isaac answered while shaking his head - "Since I took this post, I've felt my will and desire for exploration, is getting less and less, so I want to have my last adventure!"

"You're going to the dark continent?" - Beyond asked with a frown - "If so, you should have talked to me."

"I don't plan to go to the dark continent, at least not for now" - answered Netero as he looked at his son - "I plan to go with them on a little trip before I start again."

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