Chapter 284

【Mysterious and Convenient Large Wrapping Cloth/Fan Fan Cloth】

Realization System Ability

It manifests as a large piece of cloth that can make wrapped items smaller.

The size of the cloth can be determined arbitrarily.

No matter how large an object is, it can be shrunk to the size of a palm.

It does not matter if the object is living or non-living.

Shrinking does not crush or kill the things inside.

Untwisting the narrowed cloth allows it to return to its original size. It can also be restored by canceling the skill. The skill can be unlocked remotely.

The spread-out cloth must be held in the hand. The moment it leaves your hand, the cloth begins to shrink.

When I heard about Owl's ability from Ten-rou's head, I said,

"Hmm. Is that all?"

"Oh, yes.

That is all the details I heard from Owl regarding the ability."

That is.

The Auction Items are in a state of being squeezed into a small size by a piece of cloth, somewhere.

If it's a Divination, "the black goods on the ground will wake up one day," so there is no doubt they still exist, but...

While pointing at the Divination paper with the writing on it,

"Dalzollene.

There is a phrase in the Divination that says 'eventually,' but do you know how long it specifically takes?

I want to know if there are guidelines compared to previous Divination cases."

After thinking about it, Darzorne shook his head.

"Unfortunately, the situation is a mixed bag.

It is neither early nor late."

Well, I guess so.

"This is the Divination for the second week of September...

I think it means you will find it between September 5th and the 11th.

Today is the 9th, so it is today, tomorrow, or the day after.

But—"

The middle-aged man with a sore mouth had a serious look on his face,

"Uranus.

I think you know, but even if you find it on the 11th, the Underground Auction will not be open.

Even if it is discovered on the 10th, it will take a considerable amount of time to auction off all the Auction Items within four days."

"If possible, it should be discovered tonight.

... I don't want to say too much.

When the holder dies, the Nen Ability will be canceled."

"Oh, it seems so."

"But I don't think Owl's ability will be canceled even if he dies.

That is the reason why the Auction Items should still be in a small Goo. If it were released, the Auction Items would have been discovered in some form."

"Hmm...

I was suspicious of that line and conducted a search, but the dirt, sand, and rubble at the site were a mess. The place that was originally a corner of the office area is now a ruin.

It is difficult, but you might not be able to find a small Goo."

"Even if they find it...

Perhaps we won't be able to restore it from that small Goo."

Hearing my words, the Elders were all stunned.

"This is the part that caught my attention when I heard the explanation about the ability just now.

Untwisting the narrowed cloth allows it to return to its original size.

Unraveling that action.

Even if another person does it, can it still return to its original size? That is exactly what I mean.

After all, when you put it back, it is always Owl himself, right?"

"Oh, oh... so that's how it is."

"That is correct.

Dalzollene, the word 'lying on the bed' in the Divination can refer not only to death but also to illness, right?"

"……That is it.

The part after is 'wake up,' so it matches the situation of being sick."

"……

Nen Ability is rarely retained as Nen strengthened after death.

If Owl's Nen after death remains powerful, it applies to the current hypothesis that the Auction Items cannot be restored to their original state without canceling the ability.

If 'lying on the floor' means it's as if it were buried underground, that would be fine..."

If it implies that you have fallen into a dead end that is difficult to Eliminate = you are lying on the floor, that is very bad.

"Is it really that troublesome for a thought to become stronger after death?

Can't other people with Nen unlock it?"

I returned to the old man, whose mouth was sore, with a sad expression, just in case.

"... Even if it doesn't become stronger after death, it is very difficult to dispel someone else's thoughts.

Very few people are capable of doing this.

Far fewer.

If it is an emotion strengthened after death, it is said that there are fewer than ten people in the world who can Eliminate it even if it gathers.... If you are looking for something like that, the time has surely come."

Juro and Dalzhorne are both covered in blood.

"So I want to know, besides the person themselves, is it possible to cancel this ability? If the ability during their lifetime was like this, then even if it was strengthened after death, it is very likely to be hereditary.

... Devil. The fortune-telling cat is called 'Wake Up', let's pray that everything goes smoothly."

I shrugged.

Now that we have obtained all the information we need, it is time to start searching for the Auction Items.

It goes without saying, but we must let the ability user protecting Ten-rou stay behind. However, I also need someone to come over and watch, to prove that I am not playing any tricks.

Therefore, among the members guarded by the Elder, 5 have excellent scouting abilities, 5 have excellent combat abilities, and the Nostrade family will accompany me.

Of course, the Elders are waiting for the report in that room.... Since it is a big deal, it would be nice if I could pick up something to eat from the table. I'm hungry. I'm thirsty too.

Bring a group of talented people to the site of the collapsed building. Besides the ability users, there are a dozen others the Elders can trust.... Stand out. There is an inspection anyway, so ordinary people don't go out.

Looking back while walking,

"Mr. Senritsu"

I whispered to Senritsu, who was accompanying him as a member of the Nostrade family.

He noticed it immediately, and then trotted over.

"What is it?"

"Sorry, if you want a drink, I would like a little.

I am always thirsty from talking."

Senritsu had an indescribable expression on his face as he handed over a plastic bottle of water.

"... I understand.

I'll have a drink."

After taking a sip,

"Pah.

Because I can hear the chaponchapon."

"Your ears are very good, aren't they?"

"I just enhanced my hearing."

"Hmm?"

"Your ears.

You collected a large amount of energy. You've been listening to my conversation with Ten-rou, haven't you?"

"..."

"How did you know?"

While returning the plastic bottle,

"Trade secret."

Other guards were also eavesdropping, but only "she" could hear it clearly. It sounds like your constitution is very abnormal.

Well, I've arrived.

... I'm upside down.

It must have been a mess at first, but I guess they were rummaging around for the corpses of the Shadow Beasts or the Auction Items. The rough square of the building's ruins was moved, but the dirt and sand were dug into a large pit.

What should I do? Even if you search blindly, you won't find it, this. You really turned a corner of the city into ruins... Ubo, what on earth. This is why the Enhancement system is scary.

The range is wide, so I have to think about it. If it's not here, and if I spend too much time on it, it won't be funny. I have nothing else to look for.

"Do you need a light?"

The Mafia in black asked.

"... No, having some might be better, but it's best not to stand out, right?

You don't have to bring a large floodlight."

Took the Mobile Phone out of my pocket. Now... it's already ten o'clock.

The sky is gloomy, and the moonlight is faint.

I don't know. As expected, my clothes are likely covered in mud.

Thought a lot.

"What's wrong! You don't want to find me!"

Someone blasted from afar. I wonder if he has talent.

"I'm thinking!

Even if you look for something like this, you won't find it!"

... What can you do with the power of your eyes?

Basically, the power of this eye is different from the power of seeing Aura. It is the power to see Life Force and Spirit Power.

Therefore, even if the Shadow Beast is wrapped in Aura, it cannot be seen underground. Of course, you can see Aura normally, and look at it with "Growth". If the semen is open, then it can be seen from the beginning.

If you found it this way, other ability users would have already found it.

In other words, the embodied cloth is not within the range where its aura can be seen via 'Fixed'. If it is deep underground, it is under a Seal, completely blocking the aura. It depends on the nature of the aura field.

In such a case, the thoughts of the deceased may be possessed.

The spirit of the deceased is a massive amount of Spirit Power amplified by the deceased during their lifetime. Unless you provide an aura for it, Nen usually disappears. Therefore, after death, the Nen Ability disappears.

However, being possessed by the mind of the deceased can provide a type of aura from there, leading to a phenomenon that persists. In other words, this is a state close to the life of an ability user. What is the mind of the deceased?

If one can perceive that Spirit Power, one might be able to find that shriveled cloth.

... If you want to discover something without showing off your ability, that is the only way. I wish I could go conveniently, but...

Capture the ground around you in your field of vision, and gather power in your eyes. This is not 'Focus'—not that kind of brute-force method. I collect my senses as much as possible and seek out the delicious, so that nothing is overlooked.

…………. There is nothing 1 meter underground. 2 meters………… 3 meters………………

"──Hmm."

Take a breath. Damn it...

Ubo, how far did you blow me?

If I go to a place that has nothing to do with me, I will be in a lot of trouble...

Anyway, I at least have to confirm it is not buried here. Ah, eyes aching, stomach, hands.

I bind my senses into my eyes once again.

4 meters………………………… Nothing.

5 meters—ah.

"Ah..."

Making a stupid sound. People look at me wondering what happened.

There was. That's probably it. But...

Don't let the monster in the way weigh on you.

"──That heavy machinery over there."

I point to that dirty small excavator, which could have cleared rubble and pushed through the dirt and sand.

"What? You want to use that heavy machinery?"

"Wrong.

... That, underneath. It's everywhere."

Noisy environment. Stubborn deep scalp, hey... it's a little over 4 meters. If I look for it normally, I can't find it. I really only feel a tiny bit of Spirit Power.

"How do you know!?"

"Don't listen.

First, I must confirm if it really exists."

"Should I move the heavy machinery?

In that case, ask the person in charge of the site, get the key—"

"No, it's fine.

Time is running out, so I will leave. I will also dig up the dirt and sand."

A very strange look gathers on me.... Omara, you might be judging too much by appearance.

Even if caught, there is no such ability.

I have an ability that comes in handy at times like this. It is not a Hidden gem, so you can use it easily. If a hostile opponent is wary of this ability, that is profitable for me.

──【Gigas Glove】── No. 9.

A giant arm over 2 meters is covered by the right arm.

Not only those with Nen Ability, but even those without Nen Ability let out an "Oh!" sound. This guy is the embodiment of matter; anyone can see it. And if you are a gifted person, you can somehow understand the obvious aura contained within. About 10,000. Higher than anyone's talent here. To lift a body of about ten-plus tons, my body is also greatly strengthened.

I grab the boarding part of the excavator and lift it. Debris falls from under the body. Oops, too beautiful.

Take it away and place it on the ground.

Walk back to where the excavator was.... The surrounding gazes, it feels so complicated. Doesn't it suit you? I am the power type.

The large hand backhands and pushes into the ground. Goga-ga-ga, there is an unpleasant noise. It might still be full of debris.

Even if it is too big, it is hard to find a place to do it, so I will lift my arm, there is a certain reaction.

Put a large amount of dirt and sand on my hand and lift it off the ground.

Turn your body, put your hand back where they won't be in the way, and pile up the dirt.

This 4-meter thing... it's a bit tricky. It would be cheaper if it took this much time. After all, the construction work when I built the hideout wasn't fun...

It took me a few minutes to dig underground. I also dug some soil around it to make it easier to work.

In my eyes, the aura has seeped out from the soil.

The size of the gauntlet also decreases according to the delicacy required for the work. Now it is No. 4. About the size of the bucket part of the removed excavator.

Take a scoop. ──Finally, I got the reaction I wanted.

Towards the people gathered not far away,

"Now on this land"

So announced and started moving while holding the soil.

Move to a slightly further place, and spread the soil on the ground little by little.

"Ah!"

Others speak out. I think I can detect the aura. It is a slight reaction, but if the detection ability is high, 'Hard' can be seen.

Finished sprinkling all the soil on my hand and released the glove. Phew...

You can't miss it anymore, walk to that aura reaction,

"Hmm. Discovered."

I picked up a bundle of muddy, twisted cloth. It's a good thing I found you...

I guess the Auction Items for two days are in this bag...

If there is another one, I will cry. If it includes something completely different, I will cry even harder.

While thinking about these things, I flew back to the building where the Juro-gashira was waiting.

I held the usual twisted bag in my hand. It was broken as expected... almost a lump of mud. I want to wash my hands quickly.

In front of the building, there was a line just like when I first arrived.

"Did you really find me!"

A man with his hair tied up asked hurriedly.

"Yeah, I think this is probably it; it should be stuck in this small piece of cloth.

But one thing is for sure, if you expand it, you won't be able to shrink it again.

There will be some fragile items among the Auction Items, so I want to go to a place like a safe to open it and check."

The man looked at the bag I was picking with considerable suspicion. I guess he is a person without a Nen Ability, but he is not completely ignorant of Nen. I can't believe it. It seems everything is contained within it.

"......

There isn't a huge safe nearby to store all the lost Auction Items.

If it is a large warehouse, I can take you around to see."

"Hmm, okay.

Then, I will ask you to Guide me there. Also, I am very dissatisfied with the Juro-gashira, but please call me. There is absolutely no evidence to prove this, so I hope you will be present during the confirmation work.

One more thing, please call someone who can evaluate the Auction Items.

If it is accused of being a fake later, that is not a problem."

"...... Understood. I will arrange a warehouse Guide and an appraiser.

However, although I will tell the jury foreman, I cannot guarantee that you will definitely come."

"Yeah, it doesn't matter if you don't come.

As long as it is true that I am calling you for the time being, that is fine."

Inside the building. A large and empty underground warehouse, the lights were on.

As expected, not a single Elder was missing.

This is correct. If I had found it, I would definitely want to confirm it with my own eyes; presumably, the thoughts of the deceased cannot be untied.

As for that matter, I must fulfill it. From what I can see, it doesn't look that sturdy. I have a feeling it will be solved soon. Whether it is the spirit of the dead or something else, as long as the unlocking conditions of the ability are met, it will naturally fall off.

Somehow, 40 to 50 people gathered. They centered around me, scattered in the room, watching me.

Haha... I hope you can solve it. I hope this is the Auction Items for two days.

I made up my mind and placed my Finger on the knot of the cloth.

It was slippery and not tied tightly. I hurriedly put it on the ground and jumped back.

The next moment.

──Bus!! Perhaps because it completed its function, the spreading cloth returned to Qi and dissipated.

"Woo woo woo...!!"

At that scene, the people present suddenly let out a roar.

Ah...

A mess. The boxes were not stacked, so I picked up many places.

Just by looking at this quantity and the numbers written on the boxes, such as 132 or 215 Auction Items, it is safe to say that this is what I am looking for.

However, I don't know if this is for one day, two days, or if it is complete without omissions... I can't help but worry, it was solved so conveniently, although there was that fortune-telling result.

The people around were also continuing to discuss the large number of boxes that appeared suddenly.

Well, I just broke through the first level. You can't go wrong from here.

Pan pan! Clap your hands to get your attention.

"From now on, I will let the appraiser confirm the actual items!

Others must absolutely not approach me!

If it is confirmed to be a fake, anyone approaching will be suspicious!"

This is easy to understand, and the people around are moving away. Yes, smart and helpful.

From now on, it will take some time to complete the evaluation. If you don't approach me, monitoring will be easier.

"Uranus"

An uncle with a sore mouth walked towards me with a dignified pace.

He gently held my hand and shook it hard. Oh.

"This is an amazing skill.

At first, I was confused about your nari......

Having the ability of a Star Hunter is not for showing off."

"Ah, yes......

But I haven't finished checking if all the Auction Items are there, or if there are any problems.

After we get the hang of it, let's do it. I am exhausted..."

"No mud. I am liking it more and more.

We also have to arrange for the Underground Auction to be held tomorrow.

I want to talk about the reward, but please give me time to talk after the auction ends tomorrow."

"...... Okay"

The uncle let go of my muddy hand and walked on proudly once again.

Hmm... I don't care whether you like it or not. I really don't want to get involved with the Underworld.

I would rather continue speaking. If you don't completely refuse the reward, it seems to be lasting.

Most importantly, there is still work to be done. I intend to stay in contact until the Underground Auction is held smoothly and concludes successfully.

Rather than a reward, is it more of a retaliation?... The worst part is, I am the target, so if it isn't successful, I will be in tears.

Oh, I have plenty of worries.