Chapter 202: Side Story Chapter 2

If the Mafia suspected I was traveling with him, that would be a problem, so I decided to separate from Netero after arriving in Yorkshin.... I will join Novu later, but Netero has no intention of approaching the start time of the escort.

I hope I don't have to do anything, but I don't think so...

Due to accidents like the collapse of the cemetery building in Yorkshin, the city center is still emitting an atmosphere far from calm. It is morning now, but there are still some places Burning. It seems the crater is the most miserable part; I never thought this was the work of the Phantom Troupe. I wonder if they didn't want to hide it in this state; people who were terrified are wandering around with nervous expressions.

Putting that stinking thing aside, I am going to the Southern Peace Auction to complete the business that originally came out of the game.

September 6, 1999—that is, yesterday.

The software exclusive to the Game Console "Greed Island" is being exhibited at the Southern Peace Auction in Yorkshin.

The original owner of the software is Jatesari. He is an eccentric Professional Hunter who obtained 7 GIs, only sold 100 times, and started playing with 7 people.... If I use multiple clicks, I can save up to 56 people. The bodies might be lying around the Game Console.

The following is a summary of the contract he signed with the legal counsel:

By January 1, 2000, if no one announces the completion of the Greed Island game, I will provide the 7 Greed Islands I own to the Southern Peace Auction for free.

... Yes. There is no problem with putting it up for sale, but the date and time are a problem. There are four months left until the deadline. However, there are rumors that his seven pieces of software have already been registered for auction at the Southern Peace Auction.

After checking the auction information, it seems it was listed yesterday. As expected, the winning bidder is Mr. Battera. The winning bid is around 50 billion. It is the same as the game completion reward. Ah, it was 5.8 billion, right?... I have 1 billion in savings now. I don't like it.

Anyway, Jaitosari heard about this in the game and asked me to meet with the company lawyer and ask about the situation.

He doesn't seem to care about the 4-month flight. However, since the content of the contract has not been fulfilled, it seems something happened to Soki. No, I said I should go myself, but I haven't cleared it yet, and my face doesn't look good... I'm worried it's useless again.

A lot of things happened, but I plan to meet the company lawyer soon. Since I am inside the Venue, I have to spend 12 million to buy the catalog, but... no way. He said he would give me 4 Specified Pocket Cards that I don't have, so it's fine.

──I am talking to the company lawyer at the Venue. When I told him I was the agent requested by Sari and showed my Hunter License, he explained the situation reluctantly.

I avoided expressing it directly, but I was forced to be threatened with bribery; it is said he received it and was forced to sell it before the contract deadline. He seems to be retiring as a lawyer and is showing an attitude of doing whatever he wants, even breach of contract lawsuits. This part belongs to the category that Jaytosari and I expected.

He has a strange, irresponsible attitude, so when I asked him once, it seemed he didn't expect Jaitosari in the game to be angry enough to use a single Hunter in real life. I am scared inside. It seems the star license is too effective. Is it bad?

Well, as the lawyer said, even considering the content of the contract and the length of the contract, Jaitsari won't do anything about the deadline being four months early. Anyway, I don't think anyone can clear it within the remaining time. Although 12 years have passed since its release, there is still no clear public announcement.

If there is one thing that bothers me, it is that someone went out of their way to threaten and bribe them to force them to auction early... but it is hard to imagine it is Battera.

Yorkshin, where the auction is held, is not a clean city, as evidenced by the semi-public secret Underground Auction held every year. I was targeted by the Phantom Troupe this year, and well, I think there must be all kinds of things.

Now that my personal affairs are settled, I will join Novu.

Since the escort is scheduled to start after 12:00 PM, I started eating lunch early at a slightly upscale restaurant. Since there are no customers other than us, we can proceed with the briefing without hesitation.

"You don't have much ambition, do you?"

"... Hmm?"

Novu pointed this out in a tone that was half-suspicious and half-worried. Probably. Except for Netero, my only companion is me.

"... Novu, look at that. The broken state of the city center."

Seriously, I feel sorry for the person who accompanies you to do that kind of thing."

Saying that, I poked the duck steak with a fork.

"Hmm. If you think about what to say..."

They must have been incapacitated."

First of all, you should be able to do it at that level."

"You idiot. You can't do that."

I am tired of the madness of being able to do such stupid things."

That is it. It might be impossible for the current me... but even if I could do it, I would never do it.

"I am gathering intelligence, but the Shadow Beasts, who are the ancestors of Ten-rou, seem to have been annihilated."

I heard they were quite skilled, but... they seem very fragile."

After all, you are a pawn of the Mafia."

The Mafia's pursuit does not include the Shadow Beasts, which is a helpful story.... But another problem arises.

"..."

I don't quite understand why all the Shadow Beasts were annihilated while all the Spiders are still alive and captured... How did this happen?"

I felt an inexplicable unease and gently stroked the hair on the back of my neck.

Netero's old man is silly about this... I know you don't want to be snooped on, but this is too mysterious.

"I asked too, but it seems I didn't hear that many details."

It seems you trust your partner completely."

"..."

If you killed all the Phantom Troupe, then you would know what I am talking about. If a Nen user fights with all their might, such a result is possible.

However, capturing is far harder than killing. Even if you bind them with rules just in case, it is very difficult to do in battle. I don't think this would be the result without a huge power difference. Even using Netero's Zodiac might be impossible. Netero might also appear in a group, but anyway, this time is different.

"The fact that the Mafia community is frantically looking for the Phantom Troupe means that the ones who caught them are not them."

Well, when I contacted Jii-san, I knew he was a Professional Hunter. Is this town crowded now?"

After Novu deliberately drank a sip of coffee elegantly, he breathed a sigh of relief and answered.

"Are you sure about selling a game limited to Hunters at the Southern Peace Auction?"

Since the millionaire Battera is publicly recruiting players, aren't there a certain number of Professional Hunters?"

... I know what you mean. But surprisingly, "professionals" are rare, GI."

Even if professionals want to participate, the current situation is that even players who cannot return to reality are hanging around. If it is the ability of a Professional Hunter, most can return to reality."

And it doesn't come in anymore."

It is too hard to clear, so it is not suitable for me. If you have a contract with Battera, you cannot sell information to Hunter websites because you have a confidentiality obligation."

In the case of Jii-san, it seems he didn't send a large number of Hunters to catch the Phantom Troupe... In that case, quite a few professionals would die, but I haven't heard of such a thing."

... Well, no. It doesn't matter how many ideas you have about the lack of information. I sighed."

"First of all, why are we the only ones who need help?"

Mr. Jii, did you really talk to me?"

"Oh, is that so?"

Novu frowned and placed his coffee cup back on the saucer.

"Morel contacted me.

I had a bad premonition about this, so I told him to refuse me."

"... Then Kaito is in Yorknew, and I thoroughly dislike the trouble in the mainland.

If I had known it was Yorknew instead of Suvardani, he might have already come."

Suvardani is an inland city, while Yorknew City is a port city. I am worried about wiretapping, so I cannot tell those who will not come.

"Other than that?

What about Knuckles and Shoot?"

"They are Morel's disciples; I don't care.

... That is what I want to say.

It seems like it's calling him, and it's from Morel's legendary words, this is...

If the boss doesn't go to Knuckles, I won't go either.

Shoot... said it quite grandiosely, for him to go alone, it seems too outrageous."

"They..."

I said bitterly, and Novu also raised his glasses and frowned. They seemed to agree that they didn't like it.

Shoot is not needed. No matter how talented you are, someone who cannot move in an emergency is just a nuisance. That guy doesn't have the qualities of a Hunter. Absolutely...

What about Knuckles...

In the past, when I talked to him about the amount of Aura, he would start thinking in his own way, and the result was a disagreement, so we would argue every time we met.... That is not the only reason we argue. Because of him, honestly, I don't like talking to anyone about the amount of Aura. Well, I know this is a landmine topic. I won't change my opinion of that bad person. If I let him leave the boss, he will completely sever ties.

"... Then who is your disciple?"

I didn't want to say my name, so I asked.

Novu moved his gaze away from me, then returned it.

"Are you talking about Palm?

Hearing from the Chairman that you were coming, I decided to let you go home."

"Goodbye.

... Why did he make me become like that?"

I pierced the cooled broccoli with a fork, dipped it in sauce, and stuffed it into my mouth.... Not good.

"I don't know.

Especially when you and I are talking, never reveal your killing intent.

I won't give you a reason, so I have no choice."

Novu spat it out with disgust. I think I look like that too.

"That guy, when he thought I was a woman, he stared at me like an idiot.

... Just knowing that I am a man, and being bombarded with such insults while being told I am a stupid person who is embarrassing to talk about."

I don't even want to recall...

... Someone said I was a pervert or a lecher, and when they cried hard, they started going crazy, I don't really understand him either...

──The scene of me eating with Novu can only be seen as a date between a beautiful girl and a handsome man, but they don't understand. Besides, November is Palm's favorite, I didn't notice much, so I couldn't help it. Well, Palm not pleading guilty is also not good. It's too complicated to blow up.

Around midnight, a while later.

I squatted on the roof of a building that was almost invisible, watching several figures boarding a transport vehicle.

... A little later than planned, but that's fine.

Do not work with November. His 【Four-Dimensional Mansion/Hide and Seek】 is the last card to prevent the escort from failing. Never let them know your existence. If you need support, I should do it alone.

I wanted to say that I should have used Novu's ability to escort them from the beginning, but Netero wanted to repel the enemies blocking the escort himself, so I couldn't do it. Under the Mafia's tight surveillance network, it is impossible for Novu's extraordinary ability to be exposed. You should try your best to keep it a secret.

A convoy disguised as a tour bus began to move slowly. Without moving my gaze along the direction of movement, I measured the time for the next movement while capturing the movement within my field of vision.

I saw something fly across the small street and into the convoy.

Boom!

The sound of an explosion.

The tour bus, surely hit by side-mounted powerful firearms, did not deviate from the route, just accelerated its speed.

Haha. Attack 30 seconds after Departure. You are completely wrong.... Too obvious! That bastard Vice-Chairman just leaked it out, you defensive bastard!

While cursing in my stomach, I started jumping from one roof to another. I don't care about the Mafia, but... I can't be wishful thinking.

Chasing after him, I looked into the distance and saw several men in black, holding guns, appearing in front of and beside the bus. A bus running no matter what. Pushing away the men in black in front with the momentum of a jump, that Netero driver is roaring with the Spider.... Ah, this is what I wanted to do. Sounds interesting.

If you stick with it like this, it's really easy... Protect the Goddess, Netero's "Ryu" activation technique. Don't survive a direct hit from an anti-tank mine or an anti-matter rifle.

The problem is psychology. There must be assassins hired by the Mafia. Depending on their abilities, it is possible for them to break through the defense. I am also afraid of Nen Ability other than power techniques.

Well, even so, if it were Netero, he would do something about it.

About 5 minutes have passed since Departure. Although the convoy was slightly scorched, it survived under various firearms and was safe and sound.

You can also see the vehicles that the Mafia might be riding in the back, but it won't launch an attack. It seems he has exhausted his effective firearms and is committed to the mark. Occasionally someone appears on the road, presumably launching an attack just in case, but it passes quickly and fails to break through the bus's armor.

This is a natural result. Coupled with the world's strongest Netero's Hardened defense god "Ryu", it is a 10-ton class Bullet car with a speed of over 100 km/h. Decent attacks won't work.

The Mafia should understand this soon. There is no point in continuing like this.

8 minutes from Departure. I started to close the distance to the convoy.

From the rear of the convoy, two figures can be seen chasing.... Quite skilled. The Aura is hidden by "Hidden", infinitely close to "Absolute", but the sum of Life Force and Spirit Power that my eyes captured on both of them exceeded my Aura. Of course, even if they are lower than Netero, I have to admit that these two users are indeed dangerous.

I kept jumping from one roof to another, took out my Mobile Phone, and called Netero.

"Nothing! What!?"

"Netero.

Two guys are coming from behind, you know?"

"What is this?

Yabi!!"

"... Hmm, do your best. I don't want to deal with people like that."

"Wait wait wait!!

If it were a direct fight I'd be happy or I agree with your opinion, but I can't spare the time to drive!!"

"At least pray."

Reluctantly turning off the Mobile Phone. Well, if you get caught, you'll really die. Do what you want.

"..."

With disgust, he jumped to the roof of the next building, not missing the target.

"... That's Zoldyck."

Inside the convoy disguised as a bus. A slightly nervous Chrollo looked at the sound coming from behind.

"Eh? Wow, really!?

Isn't it dangerous! A lifetime active kitakore!"

Shalnark reacted.

A Phantom Troupe that started chattering. A while ago, firelight rose outside the car, and they drove past unscathed.

"Shut up!! I'm distracted!!"

Netero swallowed hard.

"Everyone, prepare for impact.

Prepare for the vehicle to overturn."

Chrollo ordered calmly. There was silence in the car. Even if I can't use it now, it is a group with enough physical ability to train me. I will abide by Kurapika's rules, but if I have to, I will leave the bus for an emergency evacuation. Trust that the chain won't react to that little bit. Even if I don't run away, staying behind is the same as dying.

Once again, Netero's Mobile Phone rang. Netero flipped the call button while maintaining the hand-drawn settings.

"Ah, are you Netero?

Let's talk about the bonus a little."

"No, wait a minute!

It's like this right now... Oops!"

Jerking the steering wheel. 【Fang Butt/Dragon Lance】 grazed the car body and landed diagonally in front. Blasting the sidewalk.

"Pah.

So? How about the bonus... nuo! Ask quickly!"

【Fang Butt】 once again grazed the skidding car body, blowing up the road to the side. The scattered debris made a huge impact sound on the exterior of the escort vehicle, and the biggest vibration ever occurred inside the car. Even the aftermath was a dangerous force. The faces of the Phantom Troupe members also became twisted.

"No, I checked the balance on the bankbook, and there was a deposit of 34 billion, so I thought there was a mistake somewhere."

"Mistake—"

Netero said, fear and terror, hands joined together, forming a prayer pattern.

"—【Hundred-Type Guanyin】!"

Guanyin's hands seemed to deflect it. Immediately grab the steering wheel and continue.

"—Sorry!

The breakdown for each Phantom Troupe member is 2 billion!

An extra 10 billion for destroying the Phantom Troupe itself!"

"Didn't you just use Hundred-Type Guanyin?"

Zeno interrupted their attack, staring at Netero's face from the side while running side by side. Netero screamed outside the car.

"Yeah, you're persistent!"

"C-, as expected.

The eagle stopped the car's movement. Anyway, just aim for the Spider behind you."

"Received."

"That's right. Netero doesn't care who he is.

This is quite a lot of work."

Netero wondered why he could hear such a story. You seem to have just realized you are the driver. Watching me make a call while driving, he might have come to scout the possibility of reinforcements.

"Ah, I have a lot of questions, so I'm sorry.

It looks like you're busy, so please do your best."

"Wait a minute!

Do you need my help?"

Ptu. The call was cut off.

"... Zhi-sang, you are not popular."

Phinks muttered near the driver's seat.

"Noisy!!"

Netero screamed, his eyes filled with faint tears.

Netero slid his body sideways again and pressed the redial button.

10 minutes have passed since the Departure. I am close to the convoy speeding behind me, leaving the bombing behind. I don't like it because it will be revealed again.... If you mess up, you'll find out.

My Mobile Phone rang. Click the call button.

"──Help!!"

Old man, then give up until November. Don't ask me to help you.

"... You damn old man."

If you hear a sound on the ceiling, please solve the "Perimeter" problem. After 2 seconds, put on "En"."

I gave the order directly and hung up. ──In short, I am disgusted by the expected development!

I jumped vertically down from the building and immediately kicked the outer Wall of the building with both feet. While destroying the Aura-reinforced concrete, I accelerated my body diagonally downward.

Damn it!!

I landed on the ceiling of the bus with both hands and feet. In an instant, the "Perimeter" could be solved.

The Aura was driven into the Godhood dedicated to amplification written on the ceiling. For about a second, I activated the protective Divine Rune planted on the entire bus. 20% of the protective Divine Rune had been operating until a short while ago. The dormant 80% went into full operation, boosting the convoy's defensive power. 1 second later, Netero's "En" was put on again, raising the defensive performance to the maximum.

A huge Bullet flew in from the rear of the bus.

Doaaaa!!

The convoy was pushed by momentum and accelerated. I kept my posture low to avoid losing balance and breathed. Judging by my perception of Aura, that blow just now didn't even crack the glass window. It seems it has reached a level that can be endured. Netero's consumed Aura would increase several times over, but that was not the case.

Now, the problem comes...

"Nothing?"

Zeno saw someone chasing the top of his convoy from the side.

Immediately after, the "En" Aura covering the car body disappeared, and I felt it re-cover it several times over.

"What the...!"

Aiming at the gap where "En" disappeared—the Bullet fired from behind hit directly. However, just accelerating the car a little showed no signs of communication. I could tell that the person chasing me had changed their expression.

I unleashed the Aura refined with 【Dragon Head/Dragon Dance】 to the fullest, and smashed it into the side glass window with all my might using 【Fang Butt/Dragon Lance】.

Giga!!

"Hmm...!?"

Sparks flew, and the Dragon strike was completely repelled. Even if it didn't break, I had intended to put the intent of flipping the car into it, but I didn't expect it wouldn't work at all.

Newbie work work I understand, but is any of it a behavior that will work. Before I knew it, the figure of a young girl visiting his house flashed—

I stared at the figure standing on the roof of the car. Wrong. A person wearing flowing white clothes and crazily curled pink hair. To me, she looked like a thin girl, but in this situation, that didn't suit her.

Zeno jumped.

Instead, the old man stepped onto the bus with light steps. A late-blooming man landed as well. I moved my steps slightly to the front of the bus and walked a distance.

"Who are you? Are you Netero's disciple?"

I hesitated for a moment, and the old man asked in a voice that could be heard clearly even on a bus traveling at over 100 km/h. How do you respond? In any case, if you don't ask to leave from above, the escort will fail.

"... No.

I just came to support you at your request. If possible, I hope you give up."

At this point, I also recognized the true identities of the two. This is a Zoldyck. These are the two most famous people. I might die.

"Hmm.

However, if they don't do something to him, they seem unable to kill the Spider."

The moment the old man finished speaking and walked to my side—

God!!

The palm attack from the Guanyin behind me knocked the three of them off the top of the transport vehicle.

"Ga...!!

──Hey! You damn old man!!"

Groaning, I landed on the road, following the convoy.

Since I had anticipated it, the defense of Aura came just in time, but I was hit by a sloppy blow. Thanks to this, I was far from the bus. Attacking the person supporting him from behind, he lacks common sense. I expected it! There's no way we could fight each other on the ceiling like that.

Perhaps because I didn't expect these two Zoldycks, they were knocked down more easily than I was. I'll catch up anyway, but I think I'll have some time to catch my breath.

A few seconds later, I caught up to the back of the bus. Of course, I understood the signs approaching from behind. In any case, I had no choice but to do something!

"Hey, I'm going to ping it while carrying the Hundred-Type Guanyin...

What do you mean?"

I know this is an ability similar to this, but it felt like I saw something unbelievable.

"Didn't you guys have a meeting beforehand?

Sure enough, a sneak attack can stop it."

——Actually, it was because of the overly hateful cooperation that I anticipated being attacked by an ally, but the two of them certainly didn't know that much.

"Hmm... Trial, hit him."

"Oh."

I fired the melee Bullet kneaded while sprinting.

He endured the chill on the back of his neck and sprinted forward as a huge telescope approached.

Rotate. Activate simultaneously.

Gang!!

The right hand wearing the 【Gigas Glove】 that appeared threw the Nen Bullet to the left rear of the bus. In the corner of my sight, the police station where the Nen Bullet flew into exploded. I don't know about the fake security facility that pretended not to see this commotion. Well, it seems there was no one there.

I immediately erased the 【Gigas Glove】 and continued running. It's a waste of Aura, but running with a Heavy load is a bigger loss. I have no choice.

... That is to say, if I don't fight, I will be destitute. Damn it.

Tightly, I turned 180 degrees on the spot.

──【Moonwalk】.

I continued to retreat at high speed while glaring at the rear of the car.

"What on earth is Ayatsu!?"

"I'm going to run backwards at that speed!?"

Seeing the impossible happen again, Zeno was startled by the expression on his face.

"No, Father!

He is a rear-mounted reactor walking tree, I'm doing it!!"

"A nanny!?"

If you look at it, you can absolutely see it walking backwards at an incredible speed. The posture control is perfect.

"──Idiot, how can there be such a gait!?"

"I think it's a Hatsu...

Even so, this is quite a considerable skill."

"No way, Ayatsu, you are going to fight Vashira in that state...!?"

If I keep getting stabbed by it, my momentum will definitely disappear first. The only way to stop the opponent from continuing to attack is to set it from here as well.

To be honest, I don't like it, but... I don't know if I can deal with a user like this if I set up a killing technique. Most importantly, we need to protect the convoy. Netero is afraid of being too tired, so he saved some Aura for Zhou. The correct answer is to fully open the En when necessary, but this naturally means there is no guarantee that it is absolutely preventable. I think everything will be fine, but if I think I'm stuck just because I made a mistake, I can't be optimistic. I looked at the bus for a while.

Damn it... the people in the car are all looking at me. Don't look here!

Zhi! Just do it!!

Control the speed and close the gap immediately. The target is the old man.

"Nu!?"

If you pull away a little, you will be attacked by the Dragon. To avoid the stupidity of pulling away from an opponent who might be a Transmuter, he only used physical techniques to launch super close-quarters combat.

My Aura volume is inferior, but I still have a slight advantage in physical fitness. It takes about 5 minutes for Aura to strengthen the body. We cannot lose the advantage gained from the surprise attack.

The middle-aged man seemed to want to involve the old man, and fired two Heavy shots here.

I grabbed the old man's body without hesitation. In that gap, I was attacked several times, and I hit the old man's body with a close-range Bullet!

Damn it!!

Explosion and flash. My body also took a considerable hit from the aftermath. Twisting my numb body──while grabbing the motionless old man, I ran towards the transport vehicle.

"Wha──!?"

A middle-aged man was surprised by my figure running in the smoke. Not knowing what to do.

I held the old man in front of me and jumped to the side of the bus.

Go!!

Guanyin's fist attack. I deliberately used the Aura in front to guard and take the impact. ──From the old man's body sandwiched between my guard and the Hundred-Type Guanyin, an unpleasant sound rang out.

I still thought he shouldn't be dead, but I threw the slanted old man on the ground like a rag, and continued to walk backwards behind the bus. Damn, my bones are slightly cracked as expected... Could it be that I was blown away?

My Aura was preserved, but my physical functions were declining. It's hard to do something to someone else... When I was thinking about what to do...

I shook my head and dodged the things suddenly thrown by the person on the side. I only picked up one, while avoiding those that flew further.

"Needle...?"

This is a well-thought-out gift that a control system might use. Unknowingly, a recruit with an old man on his shoulder—a young man with long hair, appeared beside the middle-aged man.

Somehow, behind the two of them, ran a child in a kimono and an old man in a sweater who looked like a monster.

Hu hu hu... I wonder if everyone is different from Zoldyck. What should I do? Should I die now?

I prayed while making the call that it wouldn't get me into trouble.

"Hey, old man..."

"Hmm.

... You should run away now."

"How?

As a young head, how serious are you? This is an excessive power, Pugra."

"Hmm...

I don't think they would hire so many people to kill the Spider...

Their assassination request fee is too outrageous."

Are they all Zoldycks? How many people are gathered in this town?

"... Is it funny?"

"..."

"Wait a minute."

Pu, the phone was hung up. I kept walking backwards, and my eyes didn't open. The bus suddenly changed direction, don't die... please, go straight.

At a glance, it looked like the monster-like old man took out a Mobile Phone from his hoodie and was saying something. An acquaintance, Netero. Monster friend?

The two people in front were also worried about the old man behind, as if they sensed the sign.

Monster-kun hung up the phone.

My Mobile Phone rang again. I'll be out soon.

"What?"

"The two people behind me won't accept this request. Just in my spare time, I'll accompany you."

"No no no no no, seriously!!"

"Okay, reach out your hand. That's it.

Zeno, who attacked from the beginning, was the one who received the Spider assassination request from Ten-rou.

Illumi, who was running while holding Zeno, said that she should have received the request from Chrollo and Hisoka, but she couldn't get in touch with either of them. So, it seems he took the initiative to save Chrollo."

... I think the old monster is really wasting time talking to Netero about these details. Even with that Li, the amount of Yuan Qi and Aura is a grade higher. What is that?

"... Illumi, is that the guy who shoots things like a Needle?"

I was just attacked. Are you by your side?"

"... This is wrong.

You have to rescue Chrollo from the transport vehicle first, right?

After removing the Obstacle, we can assume you intend to accept the request."

"Hehe. In this situation, I am the first person to get in the way of both.

These people won't kill each other within their family. Seriously annoying.

... Wait.

"Netero, can you hand the Mobile Phone to Chrollo?

If you know the phone number, call Illumi and make her stop."

"I don't know if it will go well..."

"With your authority, give an order to Chrollo; this is an emergency measure.

Enforcement."

"... Wait."

A light cut. I could have handed the Mobile Phone to Illumi and let her talk to me directly, but if she attacked me or threw my Mobile Phone away, that would be a problem.

Well, it can't be helped. I don't expect it.

A young man takes out a Mobile Phone. A middle-aged man is also observing the development of the situation. Hmm, that's right. If the estimated strength is different, our fighting style will also change.

I have been on the phone for a while. Due to the rules, communication may take a long time.

Now, let's treat it with a Divine Rune... it's a comfort.

A thumbtack flies. I shook my head and avoided it.

... I'm a little angry.

Speed control. I approached Illumi, who was throwing thumbtacks within contact distance.

I snatched the phone from the startled Illumi's hand.

"Chrollo, sorry, please wait a moment."

After saying this to the man on the other end of the phone who only knew his own name, I ran while nimbly mimicking the stiff Illumi:

"You.

I am angry because the moment of the attack has been too obvious for a while now.

Can't you perform Manipulation without sticking a Needle in your head?

Aren't you ashamed to show off such a boring technique in front of your father?"

Realizing that I had said something that didn't need to be said, my mouth moved. Although I knew the man in front of me was murderous, somehow, the guy with the ugly face, I realized that there was nothing out of place. When I said father, I was guessing, but it seems I was right.

"... If you are an Assassin, then hone your assassination skills more."

As I grabbed the Mobile Phone and hung it in front of me, Illumi took it away with a punch. From my side, I continued the call without cutting my bloody eyes.

I bowed while walking back to the back of the bus.

Yes... this might be wrong. No matter what happens, the battle will continue. Except for me.

Well, as long as Zeno is on Illumi's shoulder, he might not be able to fight normally. It is also expected that it will not be very popular right now.

Illumi's call seems to have ended.

Yes, I am here. With bloodshot eyes. As expected, stop now.

Silva followed closely behind.

Thinking that it didn't matter how the call turned out, I jumped onto the transport vehicle. Finally finished the retreat, and exhaled slightly.

Illumi immediately jumped onto the transport vehicle. If it continues like this, it will be a repeat of the last one...

I was also shocked. Taking advantage of my aura, I am going to sell my bill.

"Drawing" a Divine character in the sky with shining fingertips.

"The nearest is closer, the nine far and the stomach exceeds the gold towards the-"

Say a Spell.

My body broke free from the shackles of gravity.

"────【Blessing of the Wind/Wind Essence】────"

Gravity control. Repulsion control. Aerodynamic control. I dance, twisting everything with my aura.

In an instant, I grabbed Illumi's head and jumped off the transport vehicle. Illumi hit Zeno's body.

Crackle crackle crackle crackle!

The two of them hit the paved road with the back of their heads, and while scraping the road, they continued to fly at a low altitude. I don't know how long it will take for me to lose my ability, so I let go for about 10 seconds.

Dancing in the sky.

A Phantom Troupe member continued to observe the battle outside from inside the bus. Seeing the Assassin and the young girl flying away behind, I was stunned.

"A..."

Shalnark whispered.

"Yeah, I just remembered...!

He is a child genius Hunter who can magically manipulate Divine characters!

I haven't heard your name recently, but..."

Like an Angel, flapping white and cherry-blossom wings, soaring away—these two names overlapped.

"────That guy is the 'Sorcerer/Warlock' Ouranos Cherry!!"

Although Illumi was obviously damaged, they immediately prepared for battle.

Accelerating the descent. I grabbed Illumi's body as he tried to dodge, and landed on the ground. Using the recoil, I jumped up immediately.

It controlled the aerodynamics, not letting the captured illumination do anything. After dancing gracefully in the air again, it landed once more. This time, bowing my head.

I shook my head, avoiding the Needle thrown from Illumi's mouth. —You idiot!!

Woooooo!!

While causing the paved road to collapse, it crashed along with Illumi's body beneath it. "Iizuna Otaku Lee Juna toshi" —it seemed he escaped death, but I could feel the sensation of Illumi's bones shattering throughout his body. A rather large shock also pierced through me.... The pain was numbing; I couldn't feel the injury. My body trembled slightly.

Standing in a deep alcove on the side of the road, looking up.

Also ragged, looking down at me.

"... Do you want to continue?"

I would ask. Illumi fainted nearby. Perhaps he cares. This is a form of accidental hijacking.

If you want to continue the assassination, leave this thing behind and chase the motorcade. If you wait here, the assassination will fail. —As long as you don't abandon Illumi.

"No more..."

I looked at it, and Zeno, who had regained consciousness, also looked down at me.

"The ambulance has already left.

Even if I catch up to him, Vashira cannot bypass Netero to assassinate him..."

"But Dad, this guy is..."

Regardless, Zeno still shook his head.

"That guy is not the target, don't kill indiscriminately.

... You barely survived Vashira, that guy."

Breathing quietly.

"Perhaps the request to assassinate the Elder will be cancelled."

"Yes?"

Zeno asked strangely. I said what I was thinking.

"... The Phantom Troupe comes from Meteor City.

Regardless of the law, if he is assassinated, the suicide bomber's retaliation will strike the Mafia community.... If you do a little research, you will find out."

"Hmm...

Did Ten-rou request the assassination without knowing?"

"I really don't understand the thinking of those guys in Meteor City.

Simply untouchable. I think it's best not to touch it.

I think it's worth verifying with the person in charge at Ten-rou when reporting the failed assassination."

"Hmm... hmm?"

Zeno looked somewhere, tilting his head.

"Grandpa, you ran...

Did you go to tell stories? If so, I will do something crazy."

... In Zeno's eyes, he is an old man and that monster classmate. It looks like he has a good relationship with Netero, but let's wait and see.

"It's been a long time... you're going to mess up an assassination.

Well, when it comes to things involving Netero, this is common."

Zeno patted his shoulder loudly. So stubborn... how could he recover so much from that injury?

"What is your name?"

"..."

Divine Rune Hunter, Uranus=Cherry.

... To be honest, I never thought I would fight like this.

I am Netero's partner."

"Cook...

Going out with that old man is a common occurrence.

How many times do you think I've been forced to tears?"

Zeno gently flipped over a piece of paper.

I skillfully flew it in front of me, so I accidentally took it.

It said Zeno Zoldyck.

"... A business card?"

It was just an ordinary business card with an address and phone number. Cannot measure the truth, please ask.

"If you like, come over for a cup of tea.

I will listen to that old man's complaints.

Ah, the assassination request is fine. I'll give you a 30% discount."

"Ha...

Well, I have no choice, but I guess the person who kills wants to dirty their own hands and kill them.

... Leaving things to others doesn't fit my nature."

Tried to answer honestly.

Grandpa Zeno was stunned by my words and said:

"Puck...

You are also a weirdo. That's the first time I've heard that line."

He chuckled. He climbed down from the hole, turned to look at me, and carried Illumi on his shoulder.

... Hmm, in the end, I don't know if I can return safely from here.

I wonder if I will Collect November. How did I survive? Ah, perhaps it is because I did not want to kill you there... though Illumi is very suspicious.

I am tired...

Finally, I squatted down. I am sick of it... ugh.