Afterward, many other professional hunters came to visit, including some from the anti-chairman faction.
Yes, Pariston's faction wasn't the only anti-chairman group within the Hunter Association.
Netero's prestige was too high, and opposing him had become almost like a business. Everyone had their own hidden motives.
Germain was somewhat annoyed and decided not to meet with anyone anymore.
However, he still had to show up at the victory banquet on December 1st.
At the victory banquet, as one of the main contributors, he quickly became the center of attention. Wherever he went, a large crowd followed him.
This was inevitable.
Thankfully, Morel and Knuckle, two very talkative individuals, helped him handle much of the socializing.
Most people still believed that the Chimera Ant ants they encountered this time were not much different from the ones before.
The Chimera Ant ants with a B-level danger rating were dangerous, but not overly so. After all, humanity had ample experience in eradicating them.
The Chimera Ant ants who were eliminated, including the squad leaders and army commanders, all fit the standard from before.
In theory, the "Ant King and his direct Royal Guards" should not have been very strong.
This was the belief of the majority.
Even Morel, Knov, and even Netero, before they actually encountered the "Ant King and his three Royal Guards," all underestimated the battle to some extent.
This was also why, in the original timeline, Morel and Knov didn't give too much attention to the fact that Gon and Killua escaped from the Chimera Ant ants' territory alive.
In the original timeline, Kite thought the same before diving deep into the Chimera Ant ants' territory, which is why he was brave enough to bring Gon and Killua along.
Had it not been for the abnormally powerful Neferpitou, Kite's strength would have been enough to control the situation and protect Gon and Killua.
In the past, the "Ant Queen" would produce groups of "Ant King and Royal Guards" through breeding, which would then spread across the world.
However, they were eventually all wiped out by humans and did not show overwhelming power.
No one expected this time, the "Ant King and his three Royal Guards" to be unexpectedly powerful, with a huge difference compared to the past.
Especially the "Ant King" Meruem. He was the culmination of all the talents of the Chimera Ant ants up to that point, the peak of all abilities. He was the most unique and powerful "Ant King."
Therefore, many people who didn't know the details had little to no reaction to the fact that Germainn had single-handedly eliminated the "Ant King and his three Royal Guards."
It was just another elimination, after all, it wasn't the first time something similar had been done.
Only those in the "Zodiac Twelve" who had been communicating with Morel, Knov, and others in the past few days and were replaying the events of this extermination, felt increasingly horrified.
Very few people knew the kind of desperate situation that Morel, Knov, and others were forced into by the "Three Royal Guards."
Not many people know that Chairman Netero was almost ready to use the "Poor Man's Rose" to deal with the "Ant King" Meruem.
And how strong must Germain be to eliminate such a terrifying enemy?
If it weren't for Chairman Netero, Morel, and Knov's own words, the "Zodiacs" would never have believed such a thing.
At the celebration banquet, they all looked at Germain with complicated expressions, but none of them said anything, silently acknowledging the situation.
The invincible Chairman Netero, who couldn't accomplish this task with his own strength, and yet this young man managed to do it...
None of them were able to accept this, let alone speak about it to the outside world.
After the grand banquet, it was time for true recognition and rewards.
On December 2nd, Chairman Netero called for a meeting, with attendees including the secretary and current members of the "Zodiacs."
Of course, "Boar" Ging was not present.
Everyone knew the purpose of the meeting, so there were no unnecessary words, and they got straight to the point.
First, they discussed the issue of the Chimera Ant defectors, including Welfin, Bloster, Hina, Colt, and Shidore.
The meeting decided to grant them some freedom, but they would be under constant surveillance by professional hunters for the rest of their lives.
If they make notable contributions in the future, they would be treated specially.
Next, they discussed the two key figures in the Chimera Ant extermination battle: Meleoron and Ikalugo.
The meeting decided to grant them the highest level of freedom, with numerous privileges, and they would not be under surveillance by professional hunters.
Then, there were Knov, Knuckle, Shoot, and Palm, who were exceptional members of the Chimera Ant extermination team.
Although their performance on the night of the final battle against the Chimera Ants was not perfect, the Chimera Ants' defeat didn't happen in just one night.
Before the final battle, they had played a crucial role in eliminating the Chimera Ants' forces and setting up many strategies.
Knov and Palm received rewards.
Knuckle and Shoot became one-star hunters and received rewards.
Next is Morel.
Before the final battle, Morel held off Neferpitou's scouts, and during the battle, he also restrained Shaiapouf, playing a significant tactical role.
Originally a one-star Hunter, Morel was promoted to a two-star Hunter due to his contribution in the Chimera Ant subjugation and the achievements of his disciples.
In the original timeline, Morel was directly promoted to a three-star Hunter.
However, due to the presence of Germain in this timeline, Morel's performance wasn't as eye-catching, so he didn't get a double promotion.
After Saiyu left the "Zodiacs," the vacant "Monkey" position will be filled by Morel.
Finally, there's Germain.
This one is a bit tricky.
The sixth rule of the Hunter's Ten Regulations states: If an elder Hunter, who satisfies the requirements of the fifth rule (one-star Hunter assessment) and serves as a high-ranking official, has a disciple who earns a star ranking, the teacher will be awarded a two-star rank.
Germain is a one-star Hunter.
He also has a disciple—Kurapika.
But Kurapika hasn't even taken the professional Hunter exam, let alone become a one-star Hunter.
When Cheadle suggested whether special handling should be considered, Netero decided to temporarily offer a different reward.
However, Kurapika should be closely watched; he has already signed up for next year's Hunter Exam.
As a result, all the "Zodiacs" present took note of Kurapika's name.
In addition, after Pariston left the "Zodiacs," Germain will fill the vacant "Rat" position.
There were no objections to this. After all, based on his performance in the Chimera Ant subjugation battle, Germain's strength and intellect were clearly enough to qualify for the "Zodiacs."
Soon, the content of the meeting was organized by Beans, and after being announced to public, it caused quite a stir and awe.
Morel, Knov, and others were well-known in the professional Hunter circle.
Germain, on the other hand, was relatively unfamiliar, but his name had been appearing in discussions throughout the year.
"Fastest One-Star Legend," "Phantom Troupe Killer," "Beast Slayer," and more…
Now, he would also be added to the titles of "Greatest Contributor to the Chimera Ant Subjugation" and "Rat of the Zodiacs."
It's truly incredible for a young person to have accomplished so much.
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