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Mog's eyes suddenly lit up: "Deal!!"

Chapter 133 The position of Hunter Association President, if I were to give it to you, it wouldn't be out of the question! I knew you were absolutely objective and fair, President!

Originally, Mog had absolutely no interest in Chairman Netero's proposals.

The so-called Twelve Earthly Branches are said to possess authority second only to Chairman Netero.

Moreover, it looks very glamorous and sounds very nice.

But...

Even if it were actually implemented, it wouldn't necessarily bring many benefits.

In fact, to put it bluntly, he's just a higher-level employee.

Even if Mog were to join the Twelve Zodiacs, he would only be one of Netero's playthings and tools.

Even if Mog wanted to do something special.

Many of the twelve Earthly Branches are likely to hinder each other.

The larger the number of people forming a power group, the more complex and limited the relationships between them become.

But...

If he were the vice president of the Hunter Association, that would be a different story!

Mog remembered that, according to the original timeline, Paristonhill had not yet taken up the position of vice president.

He would likely assume the position of vice president around 1997, about two years before the main storyline began.

In other words, the position of vice president is currently vacant.

Or rather, the Hunter Association didn't have a vice president position at the beginning.

However, later on, Pariston provided Chairman Netero with a lot of amusement.

In addition, he is indeed very capable and resourceful, and has gathered a large number of people, thus forming a powerful force.

This is how he came to be the vice president of the association, managing a portion of the Hunter Association's authority.

Well, compared to the twelve earthly branches.

The vice president of the Hunter Association clearly possesses abilities and authority distinct from those of the Twelve Earthly Branches.

There is a difference between the scope of influence and control that the twelve earthly branches can exert and the duties and powers of the vice president.

There are also boundaries between them that prevent them from interfering with each other.

In this way, the position of vice president ensures the independence of power.

And~~~

"If I become the vice president, I can use my position to extend my reach into many areas of the Hunter Association."

"If we only consider the twelve earthly branches, they are clearly titles and honors, and it is easy for them to be wary of each other and sabotage each other."

"If I could secure the vice-president position, all of this would be resolved~~~"

After Pariston became vice president, his autonomy was astonishing.

This includes, but is not limited to, treating the hunters as slaves, misappropriating the association's reserve funds, and causing 18 hunters to disappear after becoming vice president.

The annual average has increased tenfold compared to before he took office.

It can be said that internally, he has made the entire Hunter Association his base, and he also has professional hunters like Qiu Di Meili, forming a fan support group to support him.

Externally, they embezzled the association's reserve fund and targeted professional hunters.

These are all things that are basically out in the open, things that even many professional hunters know.

However, it simply couldn't have any effect on Pariston.

They couldn't even shake his position.

The other twelve earthly branches also knew very well what kind of person Pariston was.

However, they were still helpless against Pariston, even knowing that he had done so many things that harmed the Hunter Association.

But this still couldn't stop Pariston's actions, allowing him to continue his reckless behavior.

"And most importantly, becoming the vice president of the Hunter Association grants me certain authority, allowing me to outwardly comply with but inwardly defy orders from V5~~~"

It's true that the Hunter Association was founded by V5, but as the saying goes, three monks have no water to drink.

Not to mention it's a force jointly formed by the five nations of V5.

Having become the vice president of the Hunter Association, he barely had the leverage to contend with these five great nations.

It's not like the Twelve Earthly Branches, which, to put it bluntly, are just high-level henchmen.

The level of the vice president is completely different from the level among the twelve earthly branches.

Besides, even if we take a step back and say something like that...

If V5 really wants to target Mog...

Even with his authority as vice president, he couldn't possibly defeat V5.

They can also rely on their many inventions to leave and retreat at any time with ease.

Moreover, they can misappropriate the vice president's power to make a big splash for themselves before leaving.

Yes, as long as I become the vice president, Mog will definitely be able to eat his fill.

So~~~

"Don't worry, Chairman Netero."

Mog said in a serious tone, "I will definitely do a good job as vice president and hold onto this position."

"I promise I will do this job well and will absolutely not let you, the Hunter Association, or any of the Hunter Shops within the Association down!!"

Netero: "~~~~~~"

Is it really that realistic?!

Previously, they were addressed as "you" or "Chairman, you" or similar terms.

So, the moment we proposed you as vice president, you immediately changed your tune, even switching to the honorific "you" in your address?!

Netero felt that his understanding of this new inventor had been refreshed once again.

"You little rascal, you're really taking advantage of the situation."

Netero didn't mince words, "Although I suggested you become the vice president, whether you can actually take the position depends on a set of rules."

"As I mentioned before, the minimum requirement is that you must gain my approval."

"Furthermore, the vice president of the Hunter Association..."

Netero stared at Mog: "I intend to choose one from that group of twelve first."

"So, if you want to be the vice president, you have to become one of those twelve people first."

Well, this is still an obstacle we can't get around.

After saying all that, we still have to come back to the point.

"If I become the vice president, can I withdraw from this group of twelve?"

Mog asked directly, making no attempt to conceal his purpose.

"That's hard to say, hehehe~"

Chairman Netero stroked his beard again.

"I understand~~~"

Mog nodded and sat back down: "I reckon, Chairman Netero, what you're really thinking is..."

"Intending to use the position of vice president as a gimmick and a goal is like a carrot tied to the front of a donkey."

"They want to use this to keep tempting me, to keep me deeply entangled in the allure of the vice president position."

"So that you can achieve your goal of keeping me hanging on, right?"

Hmm? The form of address has changed from "formal" to "you" again...

Netero's eyes widened slightly: "What a fickle little brat."

"However, I have indeed considered those ideas you mentioned."

Netero chuckled and said, "That's not necessarily a bad thing."

"After all, if you can't gain my approval, then the position of vice president will remain unresolved."

Well, Netero isn't even pretending anymore; he's practically saying it's a carrot outright.

It all depends on whether there are donkeys and whether you want to eat them.

"Then it's no fun."

Mog shrugged: "If there isn't an objective and accurate standard of judgment."

"It's all based on Chairman Netero's own subjective assumptions, and there's no way that it will achieve your approval."

"If that's the case, then this so-called vice president position is nothing but empty talk and a mirage, completely unrealistic."

After saying that, Mog shook his head and got up to leave.

"Of course, there are also straightforward explanations."

President Netero gazed at Mog's figure: "If you can defeat me, then you can certainly defeat the vice president."

"Even if it were the chairmanship of the entire Hunter Association, it wouldn't be out of the question to you."

Well, to Mog's ears, such words were no different from saying nothing at all.

"Or perhaps, remaining undefeated after fighting against me also demonstrates your strength in this area."

"Hmm, I'd be happy if you could withstand a hundred moves from me..."

Seeing that Mog was ignoring him and was really about to leave, Netero sighed as well.

"Fine, as long as I can be forced to use my true abilities and unleash my strongest killing move..."

"All the conditions mentioned earlier still stand."