Chapter 169: Awkward Reunion

"Hee hee, that person is a G. M."

"You... did you know from the very beginning that this was the real world?"

"Yes, at the beginning of the explanation."

Three days had passed since the Merlin incident. Sora's Magic Aura, which had been devoured by Karna, had completely recovered; although the awkward relationship with Killua had not yet returned to normal, it was no longer a problem.

By the way, Sora still did not know Merlin's motive.

Just as he said, he didn't seem truly interested, so he asked others what Merlin had done, but he didn't ask himself at all. It seemed they had shared, but since Karna still only had about a year left to guarantee Sora's life, and half a life remained, it seemed he hadn't done so.

I don't know how to treat everyone; honestly, I want to make them kneel and preach, but I will hold back what I want to say because if they are interested, it is a troublesome topic.

However, this person did not know everyone's patience and treated the topic of others involved in the Merlin case as someone else's problem.

"Yeah. When Sora came to tell me the first thing, even though I didn't change what I was doing, I still felt a bit disappointed, so I'm glad I didn't tell him."

Unlike Bisque and Killua, Gon complained relatively little or lectured Sora, not looking like he was saying "not even knowing what people are thinking..." and responded happily to the small talk.

Then he said with a wry smile something he couldn't say at the time, because he didn't have time to think and couldn't think of it.

"... Thinking about it now, it's a bit of a pity to part with Mr. Razor so soon; I might have heard about Ging."

"Ah, so that's how it is."

"Well. I didn't expect that. I just wanted to hear what Ging had to say."

Sora, who was acquainted with Ging, told Gon not to hold pitiful expectations, and Gon replied with a smile that he just wanted to know.

Sora hugged Gon; Gon looked very much like a parent and child, but much more angelic than his father, even though he was still a child.

Sora, who was originally completely indifferent to Killua's tsundere violence, ended with "What the hell is that," to the point of making one wonder if he understood the deep meaning of his affection, and turned to the somewhat petty Gon, feeling flustered by the exchange between the two, and said with a smile:

I hope your wish will come true.

"I believe we will meet again. Mr. Eta said that the large and difficult competition is held by the G. M. themselves, not NPCs."

Perhaps... I'm sure the G. M. is eager to talk to you as soon as possible, isn't he?"

Sora's words were by no means just encouragement. In this game, Ging, who should have given up his qualifications as a parent, was still a parent to the son chasing him.

Becoming stronger is an unrealistic wish; I don't know if Ging's private Spartan training is overprotective.

So Sora told him that Gon's small wish would surely come true, and Gon believed it and nodded: "Yeah!"

Just after such a harmonious exchange, Gon's Binder immediately emitted a prompt sound like table tennis and an intercom.

《Another player is confronting you. 'Contact' has been used. 》

"Who the hell are you?"

《Yo, I'm Kazsur. 》

A player who stole the "Truth Sword" early in the game and later traded cards amicably, contacting me for the first time after a long while.

Thinking it was just a normal trade, Gon mentioned the duplicate card numbers and item names, but today's business seemed different.

《Some people might clear the game soon.

The leader of the trio is Genthru. Do you know him? 》

"!?... Yes."

Gon and the others discovered that the situation they feared was happening, and everyone's complexion suddenly became grave.

Kazsur did not know that his words had caused Gon and the others to develop an unexpected, unforeseen tension and caution, so he made the proposal with a faint sense of crisis.

《We are calling several other groups; they are gathered at a rocky place 2 kilometers northeast of Masadora. I think it's worth it to do an information exchange trade. 》

No one had any reason to refuse this proposal.

However, no one expected that this would be the opportunity for Gon to realize his small wish. If I did this, I would rather think so, including Razor.

"Let's make it later! It's so awkward to reunite after such a short time!!"

As the representative shouting to everyone gathered at the rocky place where they were meeting, Kazsur began to speak as the Chairman and coordinator.

The content of "Contact," as I briefly mentioned, was that the Bomber is a countermeasure to prevent the Genthru group from clearing the game, and the countermeasure is to monopolize the cards they don't have, but the main topic was Kazsur's "joint front with the members here," and one player opposed the proposal.

"I agree with the proposal, but the members have objections."

When Kazsur asked the woman wearing a vest, who seemed to be the leader of the dissenting trio, Asta, what she was dissatisfied with, she seemed even more dissatisfied and answered arrogantly.

"Wait a minute, Asta. Do you have the conditions to keep your 'Contact' going?

Over 50 types of cards owned. The six detachments here have already cleared the game smoothly."

"Besides, I thought I said they were people we could build a mutually beneficial relationship with! I can't imagine these kids providing us with anything useful."

The "kids" Asta pointed out were, of course, Gon and the others.

Perhaps from the beginning, they were dissatisfied with the fact that only Sora was an adult among them. The number of cards they possessed was the fewest among the six groups, and Killua asked him how he knew the ranking at the beginning, no longer speaking. The Trade Shop knew that even if they were not fully utilized, it seemed Asta thought they were nothing more than a burden dragging them down.

"Beneficial relationship, you're ruining it, right?"

It's not that I don't understand Asta's mood, but the person who said this, I was certainly dissatisfied.

Killua, who has a low boiling point, refuted this, but Asta seemed unwilling to change his argument and said again with a snobbish expression: "Provide useful evidence."

"I know the Genthru group's abilities."

"!!"

However, Gon answered something he thought he couldn't easily provide, not even useful information, so not only Asta but other players also changed their gaze.

Furthermore, Killua continued, "I have a card they don't have. I'm not satisfied with that."

First of all, Sora is not a player of the capture game; if I told the Bomber that I am an Exorcist hired to deal with the countermeasures, no one would complain.

They had no intention of providing all the information that could give them an advantage to those who were not yet fully trustworthy, who were not necessarily malicious but clearly expressed unfavorable emotions.

Most importantly, the only person whose evaluation would change is Sora, and Killua and the others would only reinforce the impression that they were feces following Sora's goldfish, so Killua didn't want to say anything unrelated to his interests.

Despite Killua's pride, Bisque, Gon, and Sora all agreed with the idea that revealing Sora's story might be more of a loss than a gain.

"Yes, that's enough. Tell me what abilities they have."

As expected, these two pieces of information made Asta a bit friendlier, but she still looked down on him. Perhaps at this moment, Killua would say, "Sorry, I underestimated you." I cannot stand being looked down upon.

Especially not being looked down upon just because Killua is a "child"; if it is not his own responsibility, there is nothing Killua can do about it.

So when Killua asked Asta if they were of any benefit to them, Asta replied that the number of Pocket Cards they had obtained proved they were more powerful than them, then offered to give them an A-rank card in return...

After all, Killua was certain he did not need to make any concessions to her, who was arrogant to the end.

Asta naturally could not accept this condition and complained to the other players about Killua's greed, but although it was a fact that Killua was greedy, he was not looking at the other players' feet right now.

He was simply dissatisfied with Asta's arrogant attitude, indicated he could not trust her, and wanted to form a united front with her, requiring so much in return, but she could not get along with Asta, and most importantly, she was rude to him. Setting everything aside, he blamed Killua.

"Haha, you are still just a child after all."

Hearing this, Gon and Biscuit couldn't help but let out an "Ah."

They noticed something erupting, though it was insignificant, just a momentary thing, secretly placing a hand in front of Asta.

Asta did not notice. My remarks might be the anger of the person who should least be offended.

"Both of you stop, now is not the time to break up."

"You haven't become friends with this guy yet!!"

Sure enough, Kazsur acted as the representative to arbitrate, but the two of them argued with each other in a thoroughly stubborn contest.

Asta's comrades probably felt Asta was too immature and agreed to accept Killua's conditions, but Asta remained stubborn, constantly irritating Killua's nerves.

Finally, Killua said that if Asta was there, he did not want to work with the other members, before Gon and Bisque calmed him down, a light tap on Killua's head.

"Killua."

Rather than a blow, it was more of a moderate force, but what Sora said was less of a full-force blow and more of a shock; Killua was so angry his face turned red, and I bit my lip and fell silent.

Being told to "become an adult" by her, being reminded that he was a child, was like a fatal blow to Killua, who had lost everything yet still bore scars.

Without even noticing Killua's behavior, Asta was dissatisfied with Sora's delay in intervening and reprimanding him, whom she considered his guardian, and snorted.

Seeing her like this, Sora snorted at Killua's head... while scolding her, he stroked her as if saying "you aren't bad," then turned around forcefully.

If I don't say it, the model is perfectly balanced, so it looks like a doll, and it's beautiful to a somewhat scary degree.?" raised a confused voice.

Sora ignored the chaos and smiled.

The flower's appearance, the point of interest, she asked Asta, the smile was so beautiful I couldn't find anything other than that expression, but her smile was completely devoid of a smile.

"How old are you this year?"

"……Teeth?"

"How old are you? How many years of Nen Ability have you had?"

"Hmph! What are you talking about? Why answer like that!?"

When approaching the Rock Area where Asta was sitting, Sora continued to ask some irrelevant questions.

After all, Sora ignored that objection and said with a smile.

"That girl... the girl you were arguing with is 13 years old this year, born in July, so she's only 12, and she only has about a year of Nen experience, and she's been playing GI for half a year, right?"

For some reason, Sora answered Asta's question using Killua, at which Asta asked, "What is that!?"

"What were you doing when you were the same age as that girl?"

"!?"

At first, he was surprised that Sora's eyes had really changed color, but more importantly, Asta was speechless at what Sora was stabbing at him.

Asta was licking Killua and the others because they were children. Trade Shop I think it's just an Obstacle for amateurs who don't make full use of the system.

But when Sora pointed this out, I realized I had made a terrible mistake.

When Killua asked how they knew their ranking, I should have marveled at them instead of mocking them. Trade Shop The fact that they managed to Collect 50 types of cards without making full use of them proves their ability.

He told them he had collected more cards than them as proof of his superiority, but now he realized this was a very embarrassing remark.

Although he was older than Killua and the others and had a long history as a Nen user and soldier, the fact that he was less than 20 cards ahead was not worth bragging about; it was a shameful result.

When Asta was the same age as Killua, he didn't even know of the existence of Nen Ability. After remembering "just in case," it is doubtful whether he mastered the Five Great Arts in his first year. In his 6 months of GI game history, ranking Trade Shop you might know you can go in, but I can't get the specified Pocket Card myself, so I use it to buy daily necessities, procure travel banks, and Collect information. Trade Shop because I've been using it.

If you think about it carefully, all of Asta's mockery of Killua was reversed.

They might still be in the lead now, but Asta finally realized that these children's talents were so high that it wouldn't be strange for them to catch up to them in less than a month.

"……I'm not angry, because I sympathize with those who have no eyes or lack imagination."

Realizing how stupid I was, I want to dig a hole and bury myself right now. Jump to the side and stand.

Then, he looked down at Asta with azure eyes, a sky blue that had increased in brightness.

"But I will not allow you to insult their efforts and results with 'that level'."

Tell me what you are angry about.

It took a while to understand what, I didn't think about it, looked down on them with selfish prejudice, and evaluated them unfairly.

Teaching them not to know what they have stepped over, how cruel their words were, insulting, denying, hurting the other party, the eyes of the Abyss cannot Escape. Enter.

Sora's beauty was so beautiful I couldn't look away, while my survival instinct gave me the exact opposite command: "Run now!" and "If you run, you will die!", even though he had forgotten how to breathe, he understood Sora's anger, which made him unable to Escape, and squeezed out what he should say from the back of his throat.

"……I、……sorry……sorry."

"Who should I apologize to?"

However, the squeezed-out words of apology were cut off and thrown away by Sora, who had a beautiful smile and heavenly eyes.

Those unsmiling eyes asked, "Do you still not understand?"

Asta instinctively understood that this answer could not be wrong again, his whole body trembled, he moved away from those blue eyes he couldn't look away from out of fear, turned to face Killua, and let out a scream-like sound. Shouted out.

"Sorry!"

Faced with such an apology, Killua was dumbfounded, admitted his own mistake, and apologized, saying, "Ah, I was too stubborn."

Then Sora moved his gaze away from Asta, lowered the brightness of his eyes to the usual royal blue, turned around, and smiled brilliantly at Killua.

"Killua. Remember this."

If you take everything a fool says seriously, you will only look like the same fool. If you are an adult, please parry it with "You are stupid."

"But if something truly important is harmed, never forgive. Be the first to seal their escape and crush them with all your strength. That is the way adults fight."

"... I've learned a lot."

"I mean, you went too far. Overkill isn't a good place to be, either."

Facing Sora, who stood beside Asta and said things that could only be described as kicking a corpse, Killua responded honestly with a blank expression, while Biscuit held her aching head and dove right in.

All the players except Asta were underestimated by Sora's overprotective and affectionate behavior and his stubborn ruthlessness, but they also underestimated their own selfish biases, though not as openly as Asta.

Gon could do nothing but offer a bitter smile at the reactions of those around him.

However, even while smiling bitterly, he did not want to blame Sora for being "too excessive."

Gon was angry at Asta's words, though not as angry as Killua, so honestly, Sora's words were invigorating.

Most importantly, Sora might view Killua as a "child," but I realized again that she views Killua as an individual, "Killua" rather than a "child."

Because he sees what Killua has gained through his own efforts, and what he has achieved, as something truly worthy, Asta's words "to that extent" made me nervous.

Killua never needs to be hurt by the word "grown up."

It is also precisely because the valuable things Killua obtained before becoming an adult are seen as inferior in the eyes of others. At least Sora evaluates Killua higher than other players, and Sora does not want Killua to be given an unfair evaluation.

Killua must understand this.

With a flushed face and biting his lip, Killua went from a look of astonishment to genuine happiness.

Gon said nothing to Killua, and Killua continued to stretch his body into her line of sight, thinking: "No need." I'm embarrassed to say it, but I know I'll be hit very hard.

The argument between Asta and Killua was temporarily resolved, and it was unclear whether Sora was afraid or truly felt bad, but Asta and the others accepted Killua's excessive conditions.

Gon felt a bit bad, but he was also shrewd, so after getting the S-Rank Card "Pregnancy of Will" and "Faith Shield," I explained Genthru's Nen Ability.

"Genthru's Nen Ability is Countdown, 'when' a 'Little Flower' of gunpowder. Both are capable of detonating the target."

During Gon's explanation, several people said, "Countdown," and Killua and Biscuit looked at it, smiling at the chance to get the card, using the information on the unlocking method as bait.

"Is there no way!?"

"Yes, there is. While touching Genthru, 'Bomber, Bomber, I caught you.'"

"Ah, you idiot!!"

"I mean, I can defuse the bomb."

"Thank you!"

However, their intentions were easily ruined by the two selfless people.

"Why do you always, always!"

Gon's unlocking method was not enough, but for Sora, it wasn't just about the calculation of card acquisition, but so much information about her spreading. Bomber, Bomber, it reaches people's ears, and killing from the other side before releasing, or Killua was angry, partly because he didn't want to say it due to the danger of being attacked.

The reason for his silence might have been the phrase "Thank you for worrying" and the smile after he argued correctly, as well as the awkwardness of the hand petting his head, but in the exchange between the two, he felt anxious and uneasy, and then, Kazsur, shaken by the roller-coaster height difference, seemed to recover a little, wisely moving his tongue that hadn't been turning properly yet, and asked.

"!?

"No, not exactly, but..."

From Sora's perspective, she took a card out of the Binder and gave a normal answer to a normal question.

This was a card made from the pebbles here.

After raising the card with her left hand so all the surrounding players could see, the two fingers of her right hand cut the card like Scissors.

"!?"

The moment the card Sora cut was completely split in two, it made a 'bang' sound, was released from the card, turned back into rock, and rolled onto the ground.

... A piece of stone cut abnormally smoothly, split in two like a card.

Of course, designated G·I cards, free, items, monsters, Spell, no matter what the difference is, they cannot be physically destroyed.

If you use Nen Ability it might be possible, but there is basically no advantage to doing so, and there is a limitation that if all cards are taken out of the Binder and 60 seconds pass, the cards can be destroyed, so the cards cannot be destroyed. There might be a strong influence.

Destroying it would be a threat, but this woman did not destroy it. Even if it were ordinary thin paper, it couldn't be cut with a pinch of the fingers, but it was cut sharper than real Scissors, and the effect was reflected not only on the card but also on the source of the card. In some substance.

What's more, there was no Aura on her fingers. It's not that he was "Extreme," but he didn't put in enough Aura to activate some kind of ability, as an excellent person who doesn't forget the basics of Nen, "If in doubt," "Focus." Unnecessarily understanding and losing words.

"Like this, you can nullify Nen Ability with brute force."

This is not giving up, but "killing" the Nen Ability, so it cannot be nullified based on the cast ability.

"Bomber, Bomber's 'Countdown,' but is that really the case?"

Seeing the fastest way to my "forgiveness" madness is to see it with your own eyes, so when Sora put it into practice and then added a supplement, a solo player calling himself Golainu made Sora a bit tongue-tied, I asked assuming the worst in my tone.

Answering that question, although overwhelmed by Sora's prank, "Countdown," perhaps thinking the threat to " had almost disappeared, those who had regained their composure had that bloodless face.

"No... it's not like that..."

Sora answered Golainu's question with a vague denial, and for some reason turned her gaze toward Asta.

There was no other reason. However, the bomb placed on Asta the moment Genthru touched him was on his bare shoulder, so it was easiest to see his status, so he just looked at Asta. Sure enough, even if it was set, it was hard to see the lines and dots of the unactivated ability through his clothes.

"What, what!? What am I!?"

"Well... it doesn't seem to be parasitic and fused with the target's body or Aura itself, so you can remove it without any problems."

However, Asta, who knew nothing about this situation, was half-crying and half-laughing, looking at her again with even brighter eyes.

No offense, but Sora still hadn't forgiven Killua's abuse. However, since he wasn't cunning enough to take the initiative to Harassment Asta, he didn't know Asta's behavior at all, just pretending that "the opposite of love is indifference." The personality is too bad.

"Hey, then hurry up and get rid of it! I'll give you a reward!"

Asta's complaints were ignored, but it counted as a decent answer, so Asta begged Sora. Other guys with ideas also said one after another: "How about three S-Rank Cards!?"

"Hmm? No, sorry. I don't have any intention of abandoning you guys right now."

"What do you want me to do!?"

Responding to Sora's somewhat overwhelmed answer, Killua took the lead in kicking her back, piercing into her body.

Some people were angered by the Devil's act of inciting anxiety, but proposed a way to be saved, showing hope, but refused, but thanks to her companion rushing in first, it wasn't strange. Becoming the worst.

"I'm hurt... yes, sorry. I said the wrong thing."

Thanks to Killua demonstrating the players' hatred, Sora's addition to Karna's last words was not ignored due to anger.

"I have no intention of abandoning you. The people hired by the Bomber as a countermeasure."

"However, rather than giving up now, I actually feel it's dangerous, so I just want to ask you to stop."

Sora said with a straight face: "I don't need the Return card." This left the players speechless once again. The previous complaints, which seemed to come one after another, made me a bit flustered, so I stated the conclusion first without needing a reward.

Killua and Biscuit buried their heads in their arms, endured their headaches, and sighed deeply, but said nothing. No matter how many times you tell this woman "Don't be greedy, don't be kind!", it's useless.

"Dangerous? What is?"

Gon, who should have understood Sora better than the other players, tilted his head because he didn't understand what the danger in Sora's eyes was.

It was not Sora who answered this question with a wry smile.

"Bomber Genthru, are you worried about your insurance situation so that you can feel when your ability is removed?"

"Yeah. And, the one being targeted isn't me, a stranger, but you who were abandoned."

Aside from Killua and Biscuit, only Golainu could understand Sora's concern. Gon and the other players were satisfied with Sora's further confirmation.

Just as the two said, if Genthru and his group could feel their "Hatsu" being erased like Kurapika's, giving up on them now would be a bad idea.

No matter how militant the trio was, they were indeed a large group of 16, and they wouldn't shortsightedly attack this group; the opponent had already canceled their ability, so information should be ensured to be collected.

First of all, discovering their existence at this time was the worst thing for them.

If they knew our goal was to monopolize the cards and not let them clear the game, they would be forced to swim until we got the cards, and when the united front dissolved and Separation occurred, they would become targets. The strategy to stop them from clearing the game might actually become a scam that hands the cards over to them.

In that case, there is a way to make these 16 people an alliance instead of a temporary one, but then Genthru and the others would realize the disadvantage in numbers and become hostile.

The disadvantage is dealing with 16 people at once; if a few people take the opportunity to split up and adopt surprise attack tactics, this side would be at a disadvantage.

If that's the case, it's more likely that one of the 6 detachments would be scattered immediately after getting a card, and the other teams would likely be ignored after getting a card, so this is a stupid gamble. If you want to survive because you can give up the liquidation, you would choose that.

Actually, it's not just for self-preservation; expecting others to make sacrifices is also for calculation. The reward will decrease because they have come this far, so there is a benefit to clearing it together, even if it is temporary. Perhaps because of his pride and stubbornness, thinking it is better to be Together with a trusted partner than with someone in the middle of the game, no one proposed a "united front until the game is cleared," not just temporarily.

"Ah, I see. First of all, after Genthru explains his ability, the bomb timer will start, so as long as you don't get close to him, it's fine."

"That's right. Even if you activate it, the distance limit is about an hour, so you have the ability to come to me. Judging from Gon and the others' words, Genthru is very confident in his ability and activated the timer. He seems to be the type who thinks no matter how much you struggle it's useless, the type who would laugh at people running away. Magnetic, isn't the risk much lower than giving up now? Sorry, this isn't something that requires time."

Gon persuaded him; not only was there no need to stop immediately, but if he did something wrong, it might persist for the rest of his life, but it might not be a problem, there was no reason.

Furthermore, Sora also agreed with Gon's reasoning and told the players that there is hope even in the worst-case scenario, and the necessity of this hope, so the players were very attached. The threat of the Bomber to the country.

Through the fading, I finally noticed.

"So, you plan to take out the players who escaped from Genthru for free?"

"It's not for free. I will get a proper reward from Mr. Battera."

Biscuit looked angry, not wanting to get a reward due to disappointment? If you ask, "I got it from Battera. I don't need the players'." He would answer without hesitation, but at first, he wasn't chosen by Tsezgera, so if he didn't have credibility, he wouldn't need a reward, and he didn't need a Memory Card, so he joined the game, knowing he had been negotiating with Battera to let him go; Killua's sarcastic look was even more shocked than Biscuit's.

"You really are as selfless as the person inside."

"Selfless, Killua, is that okay? Isn't it boring to clear a game that has nothing to do with the game, let alone, what did I do, what did I not do, to get the card?"

"That's right. Negotiation and trading are the real fun, but I want to clear the event myself and get it."

However, Killua's sarcasm was sunk by Gon's unintentional Pursuit after being chased for no reason. He couldn't bear to look at their innocence and silently looked away.

And Killua was not the only one who sank.

"………………There are two ways to use a Spell, you know? Spell and how to put the card on the last page of the Binder."

Asta, who had been staring blankly at Gon and Sora, looked away like Killua and suddenly spoke to Gon.

Gon, confused by Asta's words, answered "Yes," and Asta continued.

"If you chant it with your mouth, the card will be treated as used when you say your name, but you can cancel it by putting it into the Binder."

"For example, if you put Clairvoyance or Fluorescence Perspective into the Binder, the player you meet will appear on the screen. At that time, don't press the decision button, pull out the card. If so, the Spell card will be treated as unused, so you can view the player's name multiple times with just one card."

I don't know why, but when he suddenly explained a trick that could be used in the G·I game, not only Gon, but the other three were confused. However, Asta was not limited to this; all B-rank cards can be bought in shops, and with Skull Glasses, No. 77 "Beauty Summoning Emerald" and No. 8 "Fushigigaike" were designated as S-rank pocket cards. He even taught me how to get it easily.

Then, blushing a little, he said briefly.

"Don't know if this kind of place is good. In return for information."

When the threat of the Bomber to the world faded and I regained my composure, I finally realized this.

Sora and Gon were genuinely worried about them. So I didn't ask for any return, just gave me quite important information.

And they weren't looking for Battera's 50 billion reward, but purely enjoying this game called G·I.

That's why I can't forgive Genthru and his friends, who used immoral and shameless methods to hunt players.

Even if their ability was lower than hers, their pride and noble motives here were much higher than those who participated for money.

However, perhaps because he was disobedient, he didn't mean to apologize for it; by providing additional reward information, he acknowledged that Gon and the others were equal or better.

The others were the same.

Even if the motive for coming here was for money, the events of this game must have their own fun.

I didn't want to let them clarify that this wasn't a lie, because I couldn't forgive the humanitarian actions of Genthru and others.

So admit it. Admit it and give.

I've only been playing G·I for half a year, so to make up for the gap I couldn't get, I wanted to know some information.

It wasn't just giving and taking that gave us important information.

Because I wanted to stand side-by-side with them, because I hoped they would stand side-by-side... Somewhere in my heart, even if we became victims of Genthru, I hoped they could defeat them, so those who were clear about it were purely G·I world because I felt they were good.

In order to increase the probability of the "dream" we saw for them coming true, we entrusted our "dream" to them.

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Led by the pirates in the tavern, they came to a fortress converted from a lighthouse... The pirates said, from the outside, it was indeed so.

However, after walking inside for a while and seeing the hall in front, Sora couldn't help but rush in.

"This is a gym."

When Sora rushed in, no one could say they could read the atmosphere. It wasn't Sora who couldn't see the air here, but the interior of this fortress.

This was not a metaphor, but a real gymnasium. Moreover, it wasn't the level used by schools, but spacious, with equipment suitable for international sports competitions.

In a corner of the gymnasium, a man with an exceptionally good physique was doing muscle training with dumbbells, and without wearing a hat that seemed to belong to a pirate crew, he turned and spoke.

"... Who are they?"

Although Razor's gentle smile twitched slightly, he also breathed a sigh of relief, looking just like a physical education teacher.

Regarding this, the four members of the Gon group smiled awkwardly and bowed to show their apologies, so as not to attract the attention of others.

The argument between Asta and Killua filled the void between the Gon group and the other players, and they agreed to form a united front. It was fine until I left.

However, among the cards that Genthru did not have, the only card other players did not have was the No. 2 card "One-Pyeong Coastline," which was a bit unfortunate for Gon and Razor.

When the female NPC who told me about the incident that occurred in the city of "Soufrabi" said "Razor and the 14 Demons," I immediately fell asleep again, before I had a chance to talk to Razor properly. Except for Sora, the other members inadvertently erupted in disbelief.

Even if it is a game event, it is really too awkward to have to be hostile after such a friendly breakup a few days ago.

What's more, if you know the other party's true identity and personality, and they appear as the "Pirate Boss," you simply don't know how to treat them.

But fortunately, either because Gon and the others were present, or because he had no desire to create a character that fit his own setting from the beginning, Razor was not as vulgar as Bopopo and the others in the Bar. He continued to tell the story with the same tension we knew.

"Hmm. Then let's get straight to the point, but let's fight. Both sides will send 15 representatives each to fight.

One win per person. Whoever gets 8 points first wins.

We decide how to win. So, if you win, let us leave this island. How about it?"

From the perspective of Gon and the others, who knew that GI existed in the real world and that Razor was a real person, this proposal would make them think, "I'm grateful, but let's make a little more use of the 'pirate' setting." I didn't particularly doubt it. Well, looking back, there were other events filled with things like "Why would you do this? There's no connection. There must be other ways." I don't think so.

Golainu asked if there was a risk of not being able to participate in this event again if they lost, and Kazsur decided to accept Razor's proposal after confirming with the other members.

And the game content proposed by Razor was "sports," just as I had imagined in this extremely unnatural gymnasium specially remodeled by the pirates.

However, it is hard to have expectations based on "sportsmanship."

The giant Bopopo, whose face was burned and whose self-esteem was severely damaged, having been beaten in the Bar by Killua who had intended to drive him away, clearly wanted to punish Killua with rules more ruthless than before. And it was very clear.

But Bopopo's motivation was self-satisfied, yet it was empty.

Killua had already figured out Bopopo's Nen Ability and determined that he was not his enemy. Judging from the fact that neither Sora nor Biscuit said anything, his judgment was probably not overly confident.

So he said casually: "Not yet. As expected, Sora is a little angry."

Bopopo was about to take Killua's provocation seriously, but the other members calmed down for a moment and mediated. "Game method theme: Boxing," he suggested, and asked to find an opponent.

"I think you know, but you can only fight one match; you can't win many times by yourself."

"Ah, wait, wait. Razor, a question."

Before the game battle started, I added a rule to prevent complaints, and the attacking Sora reacted and raised his hand to ask a question.

And Razor, who had a bad premonition, smiled and said, "Go ahead." Sora answered his question with a bad premonition.

"Can a split personality count as two people?"

"Are you going to let Karna join the fight too!?"

It seems that not only Razor, but even Killua knew what Sora wanted to ask.

"Don't do that! If it's a normal fight, even if the fuel consumption is poor, it can be used, but he absolutely doesn't understand sports rules. After some friction with a martial artist on the diagonal, he broke the rules, lost the game normally, and everyone present lost confidence!"

"Killua, how stupid do you think Karna is!?"

"That guy only says unnecessary things when there's no need, and he just accepts what I say with a twisted mind, and he's an idiot who doesn't understand or remember sports rules. No! But, I tend to get hot during the game, so if I take it easy and don't hurt myself, I might end up with some ridiculous results!"

"Am I right?!"

"Yeah, I realized it when I said it! Sorry Killua and classmate Karna! It would be fine if you didn't understand the rules from the beginning, that guy!!"

I don't hate Sora on the lapel, but frankly, I don't want to see him again. Sora refuted Killua's remarks. However, as I said myself, I could barely follow it.

"... If possible, I don't want you to say it in various ways, but it is possible to count the Nen Beast and Nen doll created by a Nen Ability user as a player... For the time being, a dual personality counts as two people according to the rules. Yes.

However, changing personalities in a one-on-one match is against the rules. If this is going to be a two-on-two match between you and Karna... do whatever you want."

Not only the player side, but also the pirate side, "Huh? What is he saying? Who is Karna? Or do you mean your split personality? Are you a bigger problem child than you?" The fact that I was asked, Razor gave me an unexpected question and gave me an answer.

Personally, I don't hate him, just like Killua, but that brief exchange made me lose confidence. Although I thought so, Razor, who considered it carefully and allowed it, is great. The ending is a bit convoluted.

However, even if Sora brought a heavy burden on himself, as he said himself, Karna is well aware that Karna is an opponent who doesn't know what to do in many ways, so he doesn't want to use it easily.

However, I definitely want to stop Genthru from clearing, so if it is a martial arts type like boxing or Bopopo sumo, which is what I am going to do, I think Karna can win without running diagonally, so I asked. I just saw it.

Seeing Razor and Killua obviously relieved after I told them about it, Kazsur asked Gon and Biscuit in confusion.

"... Hey, who exactly is that 'Karna'?"

"... Hmm, it seems your eyes can shoot beams for the time being."

"What kind of information is that!? I don't know!!"

"Who are you!?"

This is a question that is difficult to answer in any sense, so, as if to deceive it, Gon answered an answer that was not an answer but had a huge impact, not only surprising Kazsur, but also surprising Biscuit, and in a sense diverting the conversation as expected.

Incidentally, facing Gon's answer, perhaps imagining the majestic Karna shooting beams from his eyes, Razor, who was about to explode, barely held back with his well-trained abdominal muscles.

No one was really worth this reunion.

"Eight victories. This is our victory."

In the match against the Razor Team, the players' team lost 8 games in a row even before General Razor appeared.

However, the real defeat was only the first punch.

In that punch, most of the members were so weak that they didn't know what kind of Nen Ability the other party used to win, and Killua gave up, saying that with this member, even including Karna, it was impossible to take 8 wins.

So I gave up on this game and asked other members about the game and rules.

Because of this, Bopopo, who originally intended to take revenge on Killua, was angry with him, but Sora warned him: "Don't always fight with the weak."

As expected, the defeat was not without any disadvantages, and the side that had lost the battle seemed unable to challenge with the same members again.

However, this is not a big risk, because even if one member changes, it can continue.

So, Gon was completely willing to use the information he got to hold a strategic meeting, but his motivation was frustrated from the beginning.

"Ah, but we're already out."

"Hmm?"

Speaking of which, not only Gon, but the other members also looked puzzled by Asta's declaration of withdrawal, but Asta and her companions seemed refreshed and answered without hesitation.

"Bomber, Bomber, I can achieve the initial goal of stopping the group from completing it. Because the condition of 'gathering 15 friends' is almost impossible for them."

"Instead, why don't you put this event on hold for a while? If you manage to get a card, it is dangerous to become the target of that card. This is more convenient for them."

"……Of course……that's right."

The reason Asta's complexion was clear was that she and the others had obtained the card, avoiding the greatest risk of being targeted, and the anxiety that she might be killed was also greatly reduced.

Although it was only temporary, I was worried that Genthru and the others would attack me. This might be because I didn't have to feel guilty about my ugly desires.

The other members were persuaded by Asta's words and gathered their Casuls to announce the end of the operation, although in a different direction than they started. Each player either left the scene on foot or holding a card.

"What will you do?"

Two groups remained.

One of them, Killua, talked to another person, Golainu, who was a solo player, and he answered with a fearless smile.

"I'm the same as you. I'm looking for stronger allies."

"Do you want to continue? This event. Otherwise, this strategic change will be meaningless."

The answer was as expected, only Gon did not quite understand the meaning of the following sentences.

"Those people misunderstood; for us, it's better to get this card as soon as possible."

"In order to avoid the danger of a little Split..."

"That is correct."

"Hmm?"

As for Gon, to be honest, I just wanted to clear the event in the game and almost forgot the purpose of stopping Genthru from clearing it.

Killua knew exactly what he was going to say, so he stopped being stunned; unless you have the ability of Manipulation, it is impossible to obtain it without multiple teams working together.

So, when I explained that if three or more teams formed a united front, there was a high possibility of an ugly scramble for the clear reward card after the event was cleared, not only Gon, but also Biscuit and Sora would be impressed. So, as expected, Killua said "Hey..." to the two adults.

"Ahaha, I completely forgot about the card's restrictions."

"……Not at all. When I heard about the laser, this guy muttered, 'Too disgusting,' so I was just thinking about that."

Sora smiled to cover up that he hadn't really thought about it, but Killua knew that his praise for Killua was not to distract from the story, but what he really meant, so he turned to explain why he realized this.

This was a performance showing that Sora could "remove," and he was the only one who was properly "Hard," judging from Sora's words, asking questions and answering En instead of her. Killua knew and remembered what he was doing.

I don't know what to say, but he didn't look as thoughtful as Razor because he was a sporty person, but Killua didn't miss Golainu's casual whisper because he saw a trivial but clear record.

However, because it wasn't an answer he found himself, Sora's praise was embarrassing and a bit frustrating, so he denied "Not good," but Sora patted Kushari and Killua on the head, denying his denial.

"It's amazing, you didn't miss it, think about it carefully. I was right next to you at the time, I should have heard it, but I don't remember that muttering at all."

Killua avoided Sora's answer and didn't speak. He intended to keep a straight face, but seeing the corners of his mouth rise involuntarily, Gon and Golainu laughed, while Biscuit watched him with a smile.

"! What are you looking at!"

"Right. Assuming we all win, even if we add a guy named 'Karna', there will be at least two more experts."

"Ideally, it's best to have a party of 10."

Killua noticed their gazes, blushed, and started to bluff.

And unlike Killua, Sora had no thoughts about their eyes, so he came up with at least one person who could handle this situation, but he didn't say it because he didn't want to.

(... But in terms of strength and interest, he is the best.)

(I want to confirm if that "Chrollo" is really him, and if it is him, whether his purpose is as I expected... Now is the right time, but... I don't like it.)

With this in mind, we all walked back to Sovrabi for dinner.

I don't know Sora.

The next day, I reluctantly approached the idea, but I was reluctant, but I was in favor of it. I didn't do it, I criticized him for not doing it, but he said, "I want to go back to the past and start over! I wish it had never happened!!" I continued walking with a depressed mood, not knowing that I would regret it as much as I hoped from the bottom of my heart.