Chapter 287

"Oh, it's true!

Mr. Uranus, long time no see!"

On the other side of the crowd, a girl dressed in a peculiar way waved her hand.

Uranus smiled and waved his hand gently.

A girl walked here to the city center with a smile. Four people were moving to protect the surroundings. This was clearly a move to protect a VIP.

"The family...

Are you sure Nostrado belongs to the Mafia?"

"Oh."

Uranus answered Mr. Bell's question simply. The Mafia, huh... I think I've seen or heard the name Nostrado somewhere. Where was it? Did you hear someone talking about it in the family?

The young girl's skirt fluttered as she came before Uranus without any defenses. This was dangerous. He seemed to have almost no athletic ability. As for the guards, some were impatient, and some were impatient.

"Neon, long time no see."

"Really!

Uranus is also in the game!"

"Yeah... there's something I want.

Why would Neon appear in the game?"

"I want something too!"

The expression on Uranus's face was strange.

Yes? Somehow, the escorts were also looking at me in their own way. I just couldn't see the person with the well-defined face. He looked at Uranus thoughtfully, instead of looking at me.

"... I have it?

This is what Neon wants in this game."

"Look. Mr. Uranus, you talked to Dad before, didn't you?

There might be others who can do things like I can.

When the information about this game came out, I was curious too, and when I checked, I heard there was an item that could do such a thing."

Uranus was thinking about something.

During that time, the guards would keep staring at me, so I observed them without hesitation. Is that person with the sparse short hair a woman? You have a very special body...

A woman wearing sexy clothes and a unique hairstyle. A wild-looking, quite exposed uncle with a carved face. At least among the escorts, the carved-face uncle was the most common fashion.

Snap, Uranus snapped his fingers.

"—There is.

Since you mentioned it, there must be such a thing."

Uranus spread the binder. He flipped open the pages of the Specified Pocket.

"Look, is it this?"

He took out a card and handed it to Ms. Neon. The surrounding guards were also trying to probe... only two people could see it. The short one couldn't, and the woman with the unique hairstyle was shy too.

"24: If Television"

Rank A card, limit 20.

If you input the sentence "What if" into the included remote control,

the result is a 1 to 30-hour documentary-style program.

It can be played and recorded.

"Hey! That's amazing!"

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

"Whew. I thought it was just a game, this guy..."

The three people looking at the card were very impressed.

Among them, a carved-face uncle glanced at us, looking hesitant.

"Uranus."

Uranus seemed to notice, but even when I called him, he didn't turn around to hear my voice.

"Hmm...

Darzorne, is there something you want to talk to me about?"

"Ah, if possible, that is the young lady's secret..."

"That's right.

... Sorry. I'll chat with you for a while, Aisha and the others will wait here."

"Fine, go ahead."

I gave permission without authorization, but no one seemed to object.

"You guys wait here too.

That young lady and I will go talk to Uranus."

"Okay."

"Received."

Uranus left with a carved-face figure named Dalzollene and a girl named Neon, the three of them leaving. The other guards remained by our side, looking at me again.

Keeping a distance from Aisha and the others, they stopped far enough away that their voices couldn't reach them.

"Sorry to bother you."

Dalzollene apologized.

"Alright, alright."

"You came here to Collect information, right?"

"What? Is that so?

I came here because I was curious."

Hmm. Neon and Darzorne might have different motives... that's right.

"I want to confirm, but besides that, is there anything else that can make a Prediction about the future?"

"... No.

There are several items that can see the past, but this is the only one that comes close to Mr. Neon's fortune-telling."

"This is truly amazing...

I wish I could do this kind of fortune-telling too."

How could that be... Neon's fortune-telling is a special performance because it can avoid death. It's hard to ask MoshimoTV to do that.

"Really...

No, this is valuable information. I can help you."

"Hmm, that's it.

Dalzollene is also somewhat relieved because of this, isn't he?"

"..."

"Eh, why?"

"Because what you can do with this 'MoshimoTV' and Neon's fortune-telling are too different.

Even if this item were on the streets, I don't think the value of Neon's fortune-telling would decrease."

"I think this is amazing."

Neon looked at the text on the card seriously. I think so too.

"Uranus.

Are you talking about this item?"

"Yes?

... Ah, no. I hadn't thought about linking this item to fortune-telling.

It was just a warning, there might be others.

If I could, I think it would be useless if I thought about it too deeply."

Dalzollene looked suspicious,

"I see... Hmm?

Hey, has a minute already passed?"

"That?

Mr. Uranus, this card..."

"A long time has already passed.

That was a Forgery made with 'Forgery'. It won't become an item."

"... Is that so?

Does this mean you don't have this item either?"

"Yes, I don't.

I know the conditions to obtain it, so I plan to obtain it later."

"Hmm..."

"Neon and the others don't intend to clear it, right?"

"Yes.

It seems it took over ten years to clear it once, so I thought it was impossible.

Can these items be used in the game?"

"That is correct.

If you want to take it back to reality, you must clear it, but there is no limit to how much you can use it in the game.

Then why not just get it, use it until you're satisfied, and then go home?"

When I made this Suggestion, Darzorne showed a worried expression,

"Uranus. This is a way to return to reality..."

"Tell me?"

"Well...

I heard there are many people who cannot go home even if they want to."

"If it's Dalzollene and the others, then it doesn't matter.

I think it's really hard to secure some 'exits' at the Spell Card Shop in Masadora.

At Toko Port, 50 kilometers west of Masadora, if you defeat the director, you can get an item to return from the port. There are many people, and if you follow the routine, you can win easily."

"I see..."

"Speaking of which, how is the seasoning for that Sword?

You used it when fighting monsters, right?"

"This is...

No, honestly, it helped me a lot. Even now, I want to thank you."

"Don't worry about it.

Most importantly, it seems to be working properly."

"Then, do you want me to thank you?

Mr. Uranos, I will tell you your Fate."

"... No, I will politely decline.

Sorry, I don't believe in fortune-telling."

"Oh.

Are you saying that to me?"

"You are still that...

I believe you fully understand that the lady's fortune-telling is real."

"This is not to say that you cannot hit it.

Mr. Neon's skills are much more reliable than those fortune-tellers.

Not being able to tell fortunes is my nature."

"Pfft... is that so?

I want to guess, but it's a pity."

Well, as Darzorne said, when I was in Yorkshin, I ended up doing it. But honestly, it didn't feel right. Expecting things to go smoothly is bad for my mental health. How nervous were you when you were in York?

"Ah, Uranos.

How did you get this item?"

Mr. Neon asked while showing the "Forgery" card of "MoshimoTV".

"Hmm.

I can tell you something else, but..."

"Isn't free exactly what is expected?"

"Yeah. No, the card wasn't that hard to get.

There is a Rock Area south of Masadora, right? The place where monsters spawn in large numbers.

If you sell the cards of each of the 12 types of monsters that appear there to the Trade Shop in Masadora, you can buy this item at the department store. 1.2 million Jenny."

"Got it...

This is time-consuming, but once you understand it, you can do anything.

Ladies, let's go."

"Mr. Dalzollene?

Let me tell you, there is no need to rush home just because you finished your errands.

I have always lived this way, so I will enjoy the game more."

"That, but, Lord A-Cheng...

This is a place where lives are at risk. I have a fortune-telling at the end of the month, so I won't stay long..."

A pun. Neon sneered. Don't know what it feels like usually.

"Speaking of which, how did you enter the game?

That would make things a little different."

When I asked, Darzorne replied.

"Ah, there are many Game Software on the market, so I won the auction. The price wasn't cheap, though.

Thanks to having it on hand, I can enter at any time."

"Hmm.

Then I don't have to think so much.

One in, one out, next time I enter, I'll have enough preliminary data to resume the game smoothly, coming and going as casually as if I were sightseeing."

Mr. Neon blinked, and Darzorne made a bitter face.... Well, I don't want you walking back and forth in dangerous places casually.

"However, once the game data appears, doesn't it disappear after 10 days?

And I have to go to Masadora again, where I can obtain a Movement Spell myself, right?"

Even Dalzollene and the others had a hard time on this road while protecting Mr. Neon...

"No, only the cards in the Specified Pocket will be erased after 10 days; other data will not be erased. Cards in the Free Pocket are erased as soon as you leave, no need to wait 10 days."

Therefore, if you save money in Antokiba and buy a Travel Spell from players in that town, you can easily go to Masadora if you have been there before.

Well, if you know, that's fine, so you don't have to be so defensive. Of course, it's bad to bring only a few escorts. It's dangerous to encounter hostile players."

"Hmm..."

"Dalzollene.

If you don't agree to come again, Mr. Neon won't go home for a long time, right?"

"That's right, that's right."

"Jajanken, Jajanken..."

The three guards kept staring at me, and I asked instinctively.

"What? Is there something on my face?"

"House.

... You are Aisha, right? I saw you during the election."

Ah... so that means all three of them are Professional Hunters? If you participated in the election, do you know?

A short woman continued to speak as if she were looking at me.

"I was wondering why you were elected president...

When I got close to you, I felt I understood something."

"What? An election and a president?"

Mr. Bell asked with keen interest. Meleoron and Seam had no particular reaction. You have already heard of Uranus, perhaps...

"Well... the Hunter Association has an election to decide the next Chairman.

So, okay.

"Hey! Aisha, that's how you became the president!

Amazing."

"No...

It was as if I were forced into the position of chairman, so I just resigned..."

"Hm? That's right.

I am surprised."

Uh, yeah... it's really troublesome, this kind of thing. I don't know where the tail fin connects.

"This also surprises me.

I said I didn't want to be Chairman, but I was recommended many times. You are young, but you have determination, you."

... Is that how you see it? No matter how you fall, it's annoying.

A woman with a strange hairstyle asked me carefully why.

"You—

A member of the Koza family?"

Guuu!? Are you going to ask me something like that now...!?

…………

Well, yes. These people seem to be employed by the Mafia, do you care?

But... I am unwilling to admit it. Meleoron and Seam, here.

"... Aisha.

Uranus, I know. Probably."

Meleoron's thoughtful words conveyed complex feelings. Excessive yogi is.

I see... Uranus knows I have a house in Amusto, so I wonder if he can connect it to the Koza family.

... I underestimated the Professional Hunter. If it's a lie that will be exposed soon, it's better not to spit it out.

"Yeah... I am a related person.

Just don't get me wrong, I am not the Mafia myself."

Of course, this is an undeniable fact. If I admit that I am the Mafia here, when this story spreads, Leina might get into trouble.... Dad doesn't seem to have any intention of getting me involved in this or that Mafia.

But as long as I use the surname Koza, I cannot avoid such scrutiny.

"It looks like you aren't lying.

Vese. The situation seems complicated, please don't ask me anymore."

"... I understand. This is bad."

"The house..."

A short woman... can this person see through other people's lies? How scary. It is moving like ears, it might be judging by listening to the sound.

"It is unfair to have a one-sided understanding.

I am Senritsu. You might have noticed, but I am a Professional Hunter."

"You called my name earlier, but I am Wese, and I am also a Professional Hunter."

"Paper. I am a Professional Hunter."

Listening to the three people's self-introductions, Mr. Bell returned the courtesy.

"Wow, all three of them are professionals... there are many amateurs in the game.

I am Bell. Unfortunately, I am neither a professional nor a Hunter."

"Seam."

"... Meleoron."

After saying each other's names, they remained silent. Well, there is nothing to say. Except for me, perhaps.

"Do you mind?

Is there really something I want to ask you?"

Mr. Wese looked at me seriously, then told me.

"..."

Excuse me. I will also have a word with Wese-san.

"Oh, dear, you too? Have a wonderful day."

Mr. Bell waved his hand gently. I don't want my siblings to hear more unnecessary things. Can't help it.

Wese-san and I stood within the line of sight of Uranus and Bell-san.

"I will ask straight to the point.

... The cemetery building. Are you the one who fought the Phantom Troupe over there?"

"────!!"

No way. Who survived in that place!?

"..."

I returned to silence. I will not say yes or no.

"I don't know, because it seems to be Hidden by 'Zetsu' right now..."

I remember you emitting an aura of unbelievable quality and quantity.

...... I still dream of it. I want to forget.

Wese hugged his own body and trembled.

I cannot say anything. I truly cannot explain it.

It is easy to confirm they were fighting. However, I am certain I cannot answer the following question. I also do not want to recall that time.

Wes lowered his eyes.

"...... My two friends died there.

I just happened to survive....... Perhaps because you came.

There are many other things I want to ask, such as whether you saved me or just happened to save me.

...... But if you do not want to talk, I will not ask you again.

It is just—"

"However?"

I asked back without thinking.

"If that is your true power......

I am sure you cannot hide it forever....... We will know sooner or later."

"......"

Her Suggestion left a cold sting in my chest.

Of the five remaining, Senritsu also began to speak of things he did not want others to hear.

"You all seem to have a good relationship, so I would like to ask......

About Uranus. Is he alright?"

Meleoron and Sim could not answer this question, and Bell raised his eyebrows.

"Why are you asking me that?"

"...... I feel his heartbeat is much weaker than it was a year ago.

I hope you are not overdoing it."

Bell rubbed his mouth with his thumb, looking at Meleoron and Sim.

"I think so too.

Yesterday, when I was about to fight, Uranus suppressed me......

Something similar happened before, but the power was much smaller than it was then.

I thought he was just tired, so I tried not to worry......"

Both Chimera Ants were speechless.

Senritsu had a concerned look on his face.

"It seems so...

I do not know what to do now, but if fatigue accumulates, it might not be good.

Please be careful."

Sim nodded. Meleoron's face turned pale.

"I also want to ask you one thing.

Are you Japanese?"

"Hmm? Who?"

Bell asked back at Basho's question.

"I know this because I was born in Japan.

Speaking of Japan, the colloquial language is almost the same as the common language. However, there is a unique tone to the way he speaks. If you are from there, you will have a bit of a habit."

Bell made a suspicious expression. Basho did not answer the question.

"Hey, I did not even realize that.

I see."

Basho was in a great mood listening to Senritsu.

"Ah, if you are not from this region like me, it might be hard to judge.

...... Oh, who is that?

It is those two. Hmm, Uranus and the other girl."

Meleoron and Sim opened their eyes slightly. Bell tilted his head.

"...... Uranus and Aisha?"

"Ah, that should be it.

Even so, that guy Uranus has a nice voice. Can you sing well?

Anyway, I want you to try one of my haiku poems.

Ah, right, what is a haiku?"

After that, no one heard anything about Basho ever again.

Personal identity of the Nostrado family

【Neon Nostrado】

Since Chrollo did not steal her power, she continued to accumulate achievements as a fortune teller.

The habit of collecting human bodies and her fickle personality did not improve, but rather got worse. However, as a Mafia member, it was inevitable to avoid public activities, so she acquired the manners of a normal person.

In her Collection, she still possesses the Scarlet Eyes she won at the Underground Auction.

His unique ability is very special, but since he is neither a professional nor a Hunter, his combat ability remains close to zero.

【Light=Nostrad】

Neon has not yet been neutralized; because his relationship with Ten-rou is very close, the fortune-telling business itself seems to be progressing smoothly.

However, as the team develops rapidly, the jealousy of those around them grows stronger, and they cannot play much. Even Neon keeps pestering him not to increase the fortune-telling, and he is walking a steady path. I am not a Nen-user; if my parents and children were to argue, I might lose.

【Dalzollene】 Due to

Kurapika did not join, so he avoided the battle with the Phantom Troupe, survived Yorkshin, and remains the leader of Neon's guard. His position as the most difficult person to be swayed by Neon remains unchanged.

Upon learning that Greed Island contains items that can predict the future, he entered the game to confirm their authenticity and protect Neon. Furthermore, in the game, he only refers to Neon as "Ms." I worry that if I called him "Boss" like I do in real life, he would be unnecessarily scrutinized by other players. However, in that case, I should call him "Mr. Neon," but he seems unwilling to go that far.

Whether he has a License or not, he has a bad habit of neglecting to collect information, and as a talented person, it is hard to believe he is neither a professional nor a Hunter.

The newly engraved Sword is his secret pride.

【

Senritsu】 watched the battle between Uvogin and the Shadow Beasts along with Darzorne and others, avoided the combat, and returned safely.

Although he remains a member of Neon's guard, he earned the trust of Dalzollene because he possesses an ability very well-suited for defense. Also, my relationship with friends is quite good.

Kurapika did not step into the Nostrad family, and the biggest loss was probably missing the chance to meet her.

During the presidential election he attended as a Professional Hunter, he also witnessed Gon, Killua, and Kurapika with his own eyes, and thus learned that it was the young man Kurapika who captured the Phantom Troupe.

While carrying out the collection activities requested by Neon, he has been searching for the Dark Sonata but has never found it.

【Basho】

Observed the battle between Uvogin and the Shadow Beasts with Darzorne and others, avoided the combat, and returned safely.

Although he remains a member of Neon's guard, after Yorkshin, he enjoys traveling the world on a motorcycle while fulfilling a request, the collection activity.

However, the story of Neon entering Greed Island suddenly jumped in, and he returned to provide escort. I am a Professional Hunter, so I showed my face at the presidential election.

【Wese】

Originally supposed to have died in the cemetery building, Eliza's Fate has changed significantly.

He was present during the first contact between the Phantom Troupe and Eliza, witnessing with his own eyes the fierce aura and overwhelming combat ability emitted by the war god.

Eliza escaped from the Venue during the conversation with the Brigade members who rushed to help, barely escaping from the collapsing cemetery building.

Afterwards, he watched the battle between Uvogin and the Shadow Beasts along with Darzorne and others. A lucky master who survived two major murder scenes. However, the Manipulation System ability had no turn for the better.

I cannot tell anyone about Eliza, and I don't even know who she is. However, I witnessed Eliza again at the presidential election. Furthermore, I don't understand why, and one person is confused.

The original work does not say whether he is a professional or an amateur, but he has perfected his unique ability, and the other three who came to accompany the jury are professionals who obtained an item that is difficult to get without a License. So she might also be a Professional Hunter.

【Shachimono-Tocino】

Died at the Underground Auction site on September 1, 1999.

The point hit by Franklin's Nen Bullet remains the same. With his ability, only Wese barely survived. Emitter system. He calls himself a Hunter (though he did not say he was a professional), so he might have a License.

【Ivankov】

Died at the Underground Auction on September 1, 1999.

Because Franklin's attack power increased (compared to the original), Shachimono's ability was quickly broken, and because he was a giant, he was hit by the Bullet. Palms together. Even if you look at the way he was beaten in the original work, I cannot believe he is a professional.

【Squala】

Because Kurapika did not join, he avoided the battle with the Phantom Troupe and survived Yorkshin.

Tired of one of the Underground Auctions, he and she (the maid Eliza) retired from the family. After all, it is a Manipulation System ability with no turn for the better. Amateur Hunter.

【Linsen】

Kurapika did not join, so although he is still alive, his status as a member of the escort group has not changed since Yorkshin. No mercy. A Professional Hunter...