Chapter 51: Can Cross the Boundary

It has been exactly 20 days since I came to Padokea and stayed in the mountain hut where the Zoldyck family cleaners live.

Everyone can open the Testing Gate on their own, so it was a pleasure to thank Zebro and Sequant, who we have owed for a long time, and finally head toward Kukurou Mountain...

"... Hey, forget about the mansion, even the mountain is still far away."

"The land area of this place is really huge, isn't it?"

Leorio murmured to himself as he walked lazily, and Sora smiled strangely, saying he couldn't laugh. "Can you run back and forth for a distance?" he muttered.

"... I might have to sleep outdoors for a few days before I can reach Killua's house."

Gon decided to visit his friend's house, but Sora waved his hand and said, "No, no, it's fine."

"It's fine, there are some Maid dormitories along the way."

"... Are you sure this isn't a distance you can walk in a day?"

"I mean, the dormitory is fine, but I want some..."

After Sora explained that Gon's worries were groundless, Kurapika and Leorio rushed into the unexpectedly crazy place.

However, since the person who was supposed to explain had already done so, Sora spoke to Gon in an understated manner.

"More importantly, Gon, think about it."

"? What?"

Once, Sora stroked Gon's stiff hair and gave him some Suggestion; Gon looked up and asked with a blank face, and I looked down at Gon to answer.

"Well, Gon. Did you forget? You might have words for Killua's family and the Maids of this house."

"Ah... I didn't forget! It's true, I will apologize properly!!"

When Sora told him, Gon remembered what he had done in the security room twenty days ago and Sora's preaching, and hurriedly made excuses, but it was completely unconvincing.

Judging from his personality, he had not forgotten what he should regret or apologize for that day.

However, if he says "sorry" himself, he is the type who would almost immediately forgive the other party, so he probably hasn't considered specifically how to apologize at all, nor has he forgiven. I can easily imagine what he would do if he didn't get it; he wouldn't feel any anxiety.

This purity of not doubting people's kindness, goodwill, or decency is a virtue.

But at the same time, Gon is unaware that he is also very insensitive and self-righteous, as if subconsciously forcing his opponent to display his pure kindness.

Sora knows very well that it is difficult for him to perceive this, so she sighed in distress and warned Gon again.

"Hmm. As I said before, what you see and what you believe is undoubtedly real, but please remember, they may not be real for everyone."

"And know that some people think the same as you, but they didn't choose it. I didn't choose it. I was blocked by a boundary that can never be crossed, and at the thought of vomiting blood, I had to give up.... Just don't forget that."

It wasn't just Kurapika and Leorio; even Kurapika and Leorio tilted their heads at Sora's advice.

The first sentence, "Your 'right' is not necessarily 'right' for others," can be understood normally, but the three of them understood the meaning of the second half, which I didn't understand.

However, Sora didn't explain the meaning of the second half and walked straight ahead.

She didn't speak.

It was neither the Testing Gate nor Mike; in fact, it wasn't even a barrier.

The girl who was truly the first hurdle, I didn't say anything in advance.

I was never asked. Even so, Sora had known for a long time, the expression of enduring pain the moment Killua's name was mentioned.

For the girl who wanted to see the same thing as Gon but was not allowed to see it, Sora said nothing.

After walking for about half a day, I finally reached the foot of the mountain... and even after half a day, I could only reach the foot of the mountain, not the base, but I finally found the figure beside me there.

It was a bit too low to be called a fence surrounding the area, but that didn't mean it could block external enemies like the Testing Gate.

It was just a boundary.

If it were up to this point, I would calmly complete its boundary.

Realizing who the figure standing on the boundary was, the three people other than Sora were stunned.

Although she was naturally wearing a well-tailored tuxedo, the three of them widened their eyes and stiffened, probably because she was a girl not much older than Gon, which was too surprising.

However, in Sora's eyes, she was an acquaintance, so only one person smiled and raised a hand to speak to her.

"Yes, Canary. Thank you for your hard work today."

"Hello, Master Sora. I am glad you are doing well."

The girl called Canary bowed deeply to Sora and greeted her very politely.

After the greeting, Gon's nervousness and vigilance dissipated, and before he could speak, she raised her head and said in a cold, Hard, inorganic voice.

"Get out."

I cannot say that I was full of humanity and friendliness toward Sora's greeting, but I was reminded that it was better this way. She used a mechanical voice reminiscent of Illumi and the watchdog Mike to coldly warn the three people other than Sora.

"The place you are in is private property, and you are not allowed to enter without permission."

"I called you, that's correct. I came in through the Testing Gate."

Sure enough, unlike twenty days ago, Gon understood that Canary's argument was correct. Perhaps because the other party was a girl, Gon did not fight like before, but he still could not hide his dissatisfaction. A silent protest.

In fact, after taking as many common-sense measures as possible in advance, it seemed that he was displeased because he was turned away at the door, but this time Sora said nothing.

Sora said nothing, and Canary certainly could not accept Gon's protest and concession.

"The Maid office won't let him into the garden, right?"

"Then how can I get permission? Even if I say we are friends, they won't contact me."

"Hmm? Because there is no precedent for permission."

To Gon's question, which was not sarcasm but truly worth doubting, Canary gave an answer that was no answer.

Sure enough, Gon was definitely irritated by this answer and pointed at Sora in a slightly Hard tone to express his opposition.

"Sora is here!"

"Master Sora is a fiancée candidate for the son of the Zoldyck family."

"No, that position, I'm going to throw it away! Even if you treat me as an intruder, it doesn't matter!"

"I'm sorry, Lord Sora, if you don't mind, we don't want to turn you into an enemy!"

Canary immediately responded to Gon's rebuttal, and Sora also immediately denied it, beginning to plead strangely, but Canary broke her expressionless facade slightly, dismissing it with a quick and forceful response.

Seeing the humanity that suddenly overflowed in a way suitable for their age, Gon and the others breathed a sigh of relief; if you tremble for your own thoughts, you will make an indescribable expression.

Canary also sensed that the three intruders were looking at them with a hint of sympathy, cleared her throat to regain her composure, put on her doll-like expressionless face, and warned them again in a firm voice.

"... Regardless, Lord Silva and his wife, Lady Kikyo, have allowed Lord Sora to visit and meet personally, but you three are merely intruders. So I missed the area near the Testing Gate, but there is no warmth from here on out."

And Sora. If you are alone, please feel free to pass through. You are welcome.

However, no matter how many people are Together with you, they are not allowed to visit, stay, or even meet with Killua. So, as long as you take one more step forward, I will eliminate it with my power."

Canary held a staff, with a simple but jewel-like Stone embedded in her hand, and announced to the three and Sora.

Already there, I could not find the humanity of the 12-year-old girl I caught a glimpse of.

There is a Maid of the Zoldyck family.

Canary had already made up her mind that if Sora forced her to take the three of them, she would not hesitate to attack her, as if her complaint that she did not want to turn Sora into an enemy was a lie.

The Maid Training of the Zoldyck family perfectly integrated cold, robot-like loyalty and firm human determination without any sense of incongruity; Sora was truly deeply impressed by Sora, and then smiled and said.

"Yes, I know."

Saying this, she gently pushed her away.

I pushed Gon's back, urging him on.

Go.

The three were of course puzzled by this move, but what surprised them most was Canary.

"Lord Sora, what are you doing!?"

Sora did not realize that he really wanted Killua to leave this house and live like a normal child, which was also something he couldn't help. I never said such a hope or true intention, so I know it is abnormal to notice.

Even so, not only Sora's natural enemy Illumi, but even Silva and the others who protect Sora might eventually recognize him as an enemy; I thought I wouldn't let you hurt me for nothing.

Canary's declaration, prepared, was nothing more than a suicide attempt.

That day, several years ago, in order to fulfill Killua's unachievable wish, she was prepared to give up her right of passage at the cost of her own life.

Today, Canary stands here, intending to be killed by Sora.

But Sora did not move.

Gon was stunned and looked back at Sora.

Sora was still smiling, like a boy who didn't know what was going on.

"What's wrong? You're going to see Killua, right?

Shouldn't you have seen her, asked her what she wants to do, and where and with whom she wants to do it?"

I asked Gon with a smile.

Hearing this, Gon widened his eyes as if he had understood something, and then replied with a tense expression.

"... Yes."

Then, this time, he faced Canary directly and continued walking.

From Canary's perspective, he was by far the most vulnerable intruder; he didn't even prepare a weapon, nor did he try to fight her.

Witnessing the boy's normal yet abnormal behavior, Canary was an apprentice on the surface, but like a Maid of the Zoldyck family, she stood expressionless with her cane.

However, in her heart, she could not understand what he was doing, or what Sora was doing, and was confused.

Canary turned her gaze to Sora, strongly hoping not to hurt Killua's friend, but Sora looked at Canary with a smile in his night-sky-colored eyes.

Even though she knew what would happen if Gon crossed the boundary, she still smiled, and a chill ran down Canary's spine.

The reason he punched Gon away was because of his duty; his body had learned to prioritize it over self-defense reactions, or it hit his spine. A chilling instinct; Canary did not know if it was just a loyal refusal to say "Don't come near!"

Even if it wasn't Sora herself, it was terrifying when he was one of her companions.

I don't understand Canary.

What is Sora's true intention, and what is Gon thinking while he is so straight and defenseless?

And the other two called out the name of the boy who was hit, worried, "Are you okay?" I don't know why I couldn't stop my steps anymore.

"Don't bother me, leave it to me."

Saying this, Gon wiped the nosebleed from being hit and walked over again.

No one could stop him.

Although everyone was older than Gon, no one stopped him, just watching his actions.

The strange sight and incomprehensible behavior made Canary's back shiver.

"Stop!" Canary punched Gon again, screaming in her heart.

Then Gon stood up again and told her.

"Wow~~ We didn't intend to fight you at all; I just want to see Killua."

I don't know Canary.

I never told Canary what I really wanted, so I don't think Sora would understand, but I don't know that Sora has known for a long time.

And she didn't know that they and Gon, all three of them, knew.

When he announced "I won't let you see Killua," when Gon said "I came to see Killua," his face was like an expressionless doll, but his eyes were so organic and human-like. The three of them noticed it trembling.

Canary did not know; she realized that what Sora said was exactly this girl: "I wanted to choose, but because I was blocked by an insurmountable boundary, I gave up."

Therefore, Gon walked defenselessly, without counterattacking or defending, and was hit repeatedly.

Besides that, I could do nothing.

This was the only way she could think of to express her willingness to protect the person she had given up on, and she tried to protect her with the same determination in a different way.

Then, Sora and the other three just watched silently.

For Gon and Canary, knowing to stop would only be an insult to their determination.

Canary was the only one who didn't know what to do, just hitting him incessantly with her cane because he wanted to cry.

Get up and walk.

Defeat.

Get up.

Walk.

Get closer.

Intervene; step in.

Hit.

"No more... stop it..."

The mask of Canary as a "Maid of the Zoldyck Family" cracked, and a fearful plea escaped her lips.

How many times have you repeated the same thing?

Gon's expression changed completely.

His right eye was barely open, everything else was swollen, and his face was stained red and black.

Yet he never gives up.

I cannot give up.

Do not yield.

Not giving up.

Over and over, he stood up, walked in, crossed the line, but Gon did nothing.

He would not pretend to accept Canary's blows, nor would he try to avoid them. Instead, it made one feel as if he were accepting her attacks.

Knowing nothing of Gon's behavior, she ignored Canary's pleas and continued to accept Canary's attacks on his face and her "loyalty to the Zoldyck Family," she gave up on communicating with Gon and turned to him. I pleaded with the three people standing behind, watching silently.

"Stop!! It's useless!! You know that!!"

You all... and Sora, please stop!! I am a friend..."

However, the words were interrupted in the middle.

Three pairs of eyes stared straight at Canary.

Leorio and Kurapika's two pairs of eyes questioned Canary.

They still wore that expressionless look of Canary's, like a doll that couldn't be seen now, their gazes asking her more vividly than words alone.

"Is this the extent of it?"

The intruder looked at her with eyes that judged her resolve; although it was a situation Canary could not understand at all, the other eye was even beyond her comprehension.

Midnight blue eyes, Sora's eyes, were still smiling.

She was the only one smiling calmly, as if she had seen something that made her smile.

She was still smiling, asking in a gentle voice that matched her smile.

"What happened?"

Did you ask Canary? Did you ask Gon?

"Hey, what do you want?"

I don't know which one to ask.

However, it was Gon who answered.

"... Why?"

After nearly an hour of continuous beating, Gon finally spoke.

"I just came to see my friend..."

He asked a question full of anger and frustration at the absurdity he could not understand.

"I just want to see Killua..."

Just a wish as heartbreaking as his face.

He shouted, as if to say he was more frustrated than not knowing why it hadn't been realized.

"Why... I, and you, and I think I have to do something like this."

I want to see the same thing, I should have the same wish, but unlike the Maid who talked to me on the phone 20 days ago, I should be able to understand each other without doubt...

"Why do I have to do this!!"

For the first time, Gon clenched his fists because he could not forgive the "boundary" that made them do this.

... Not at Canary, but at the stone pillar beside her.

Destroying a part of the boundary that separated them from where she was.

Canary did not know if Gon's action was sudden or natural.

I don't know what I should do, what I want to do, or what I am prepared to do.

Gon shouted at Canary, who was clutching her cane as if gripping it tightly.

"Hey... my leg... has already stepped in... aren't you going to hit me?"

"One..."

Only after Gon pointed it out did Canary realize she was stepping into the boundary.

Attention.

Attention.

I know.

... But I cannot swing my stick.

Just like before, I cannot beat Gon.

I cannot give you an answer.

An answer to Sora's question, "What do you want to do?"

Canary cannot answer Gon's question, "Why are you doing this?"

I cannot bring it out.

Because Canary...

Her answer was—

"You are different from Mike."

Gon replied.

"No matter how hard you try to hide your emotions, you still have a heart."

In place of Canary, who cannot say anything and understands nothing, I will give her an answer that only she does not understand, but others knew from the start.

"When I mentioned Killua's name, his eyes softened all of a sudden."

The answer broke Canary's heart.

The wall of the heart built as a "Maid of the Zoldyck Family" collapsed, and the wish of the only young girl, "Canary," was tear-streaked.

"What is it? It doesn't matter, be friends with me."

That day, all I could do was give up the wish I wanted to realize. Atonement wish, I beg you to pray for me.

"Please... help Master Killua."

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Bread! I heard some pop music.

While you are identifying the sound, you will notice it.

"~~It hurts!"

Perhaps it was teleportation, but Sora moved to Canary's side before he realized it.

Unable to understand the situation, everyone except Sora stared at her with wide eyes.

The moment she heard that sound, the color drained from Canary's face, and Sora rubbed his slightly reddened hand, looking very troubled.

Seeing the completely opposite reactions of the two women, Gon and the others cast their gaze toward the mountainside, then widened their eyes again.

"But Mr. Sora. I know you are kind, and if such a kind girl became my daughter-in-law, I would be very happy, but you don't have to protect your servants or apprentices, do you?"

I wonder what the user is saying. It's like we are bullying Killua. I am just a damn apprentice, it is impolite to me."

A 12-year-old girl in a tuxedo in the mountains, the whole person felt out of place and uncomfortable, but there was more discomfort there, I only look at that person.

A woman in luxurious attire, as if she were a sample of a noble lady, a boy wearing a girl's long-sleeved kimono looking like a short-haired girl.

It was just a reality, but it was as uncomfortable as a bad composite photo, but the most uncomfortable thing was the clothes on the woman's face.

That woman's face, poisonous red lips, high nose, probably beautiful, but I cannot be sure.

Except for her lips, her entire face was covered in bandages, and most importantly, she wore a thick monocle over the bandages.

Whether it was the dress or the forest, it was a natural part of the body, and whoever wore it in any situation would usually feel uncomfortable. The woman wearing it, as if saying... Kikyo, the wife of the Zoldyck Family head. Sora sighed irritably, although he knew her words were meaningless, Canary's face turned pale and fearful. I put it on. My back seemed to be protecting it, and expressing opposition.

"It's not that I'm kind, I just like Canary, so I protected them. Or rather, because they are servants, there is no need to question them."

"Ara ara, you are still so humble."

Sora sighed at Kikyo again, and Kikyo indeed heard his words, but did not.

Illumi was undoubtedly Sora's number one natural enemy in this house, but in reality, the person she least wanted to deal with was Kikyo, not Illumi.

If you put all your effort into defensive fighting and running away, you would have a point; if you are willing to turn away from the conversation itself, compared to Illumi, because there is no hostility, so Illumi who cannot really escape, Sora can really not escape, she also cannot talk, is a person who is not good at it, because it is mentally shaved.

When Sora sighed due to emotions of not knowing whether it was shock or resignation, Gon and the others whispered, "Who is Sora? That person?"

"... Killua's mother Kikyo, and her youngest son Kurt."

When Sora answered, Kikyo cried! While making a sound, she aimed her monocle at Gon, and Kurt glared unpleasantly at the three of Gon and Sora.

Kurt glared at him without saying anything, but Kikyo stared at Gon for a while, then spoke to him in a calm but inorganic voice that seemed to indicate she was Illumi's mother.

"You are Gon, right?"

When Killua's name came up, Gon opened his right eye that was barely swollen.

Just like that, before Gon could ask a question or request to see Killua, Kikyo maintained a calm appearance and unilaterally said what she wanted to say.

"Let us convey the message from Killua as it is."

"Thank you for coming. I am happy.... But I cannot see you now."

"Sorry."

Hearing this, the expressions of the three became grave.

Perhaps the message itself was true. If the residents of this house distorted Killua's message at will or fabricated them, there would be no such thing as "happy."

It was clear that the content only hurt Gon and the others.

That is why I am sure these words were said by Killua, and that is why I cannot forgive him.

It was not that Killua did not want to see them.

The sentence "I cannot see you now" made it painfully clear.

No matter how much pain I endured, I gave up, but I cannot give up, even if I don't know when, I will definitely go see him. I know he wants to see me.

Gon finally expressed his inner dissatisfaction to his mother, although his mother wanted to see them so much, but when conveying the message, she did not understand the meaning of her words. I insisted on asking.

"Why can't Killua see us?"

"Because I am being held in solitary confinement."

Not knowing how many times it had been replied to directly, the three were speechless again.

Regardless of whether Kikyo did not know about the trio's retreat or did not care, she told Gon about Killua's current situation, even if the conversation itself was established, there was no communication at all.

"Killed me, stabbed my brother, and then ran out of the house.

I am currently in solitary confinement by my own free will. So when will Killua come out of there...! Well, if you are the father-in-law!! Why are you stuck!? No!! I still have to connect!"

The single eye suddenly let out a scream and moved, but Kikyo began to scream hysterically, further confusing the three of them.

Sora explained to the three of them in a weary voice: "That viewfinder should be connected to the mansion's surveillance cameras, so you should be able to see the situation in the cell, right?"

Although she was convinced by Sora's explanation, Kikyo did not realize what Sora was explaining. While muttering her dissatisfaction with her father-in-law, she picked up her skirt and turned around, unilaterally dismissive, as if it were completely inanimate.

"I have an urgent matter."

"I don't think he really wants you to visit." Although Gon was repulsed by the endless empty talk, he still endured it and shouted at Kikyo.

"Please wait a moment. We will be staying in this town for about ten more days. Please tell Killua-kun."

Sure enough, he ignored it, but Kikyo spoke quickly, as if to say she wanted to end the conversation quickly and return to the mansion immediately.

"Alright. Let me tell you. And then..."

"Mr. Campanula"

"Oh, Sora-san, what's the matter?"

However, when Sora spoke to him, his reaction was to turn his body, which was in a good mood.

Sora let out another disgusted sigh at the other party, who blatantly showed the difference between a welcome guest and an unwelcome intruder, and then, just like her, said what she wanted to say even if she didn't understand.

"Bullying is 'bullying' as perceived by the victim. If the perpetrator does not express it correctly, the emotions in their hearts do not matter. It is best to do nothing."

Hearing Sora's words, the lips that had formed a smile stiffened.

Sora ignored that reaction and said.

While gradually turning the night sky's gaze toward the azure sky.

"Kikyo-san. I like Killua very much, so I love her, so please be careful.

——That child's enemy is my enemy, no matter who they are."

Despite being loved and especially welcomed by the Zoldyck family, he declared that it would not be strange if they were completely destroyed.

Silence lasted for a few seconds.

It was impossible for Sora to be declared an enemy by Kikyo now, so it was unknown when the hysterical emotions that had just occurred would turn toward her. Did you just say that!? Kikyo waited to see how the two women would react.

Thank you, Sora-san.

The silence was broken by Kikyo's somewhat careless words.

Did he realize he was almost identified as an enemy by Sora, or did he say it only after realizing it?

If he knew, was this a suicidal provocation, or was he saying he betrayed the mistress of the Assassin family, and was also happy to protect his own son?

The biological son stood by, with a look on his face as if to say "Hmm?"

"Then, good evening, everyone."

Kikyo greeted her in a rather serious good mood, and then ran away wearing that heavy-looking clothing. The quiet and terrifying speed made me wonder if she was an elite Assassin.

As she left like a storm, Gon and the others saw her off in a daze.

I knew from Illumi's stories that she was a strong mother, but the thought that even Sora couldn't keep up with her pace, and even felt uneasy, was terrifying.

Just as the three of them were thinking this, they realized that one person was still left, still shouting "Sora!" in a high-pitched, girlish voice.

"Kalluto"

When Sora called him, Kalluto pursed his lips and hummed: "Hmph!"

The youngest child of the Zoldyck family, heard a little story from Sora. According to Sora, this boy was a "cute black kitten," and his first impression was that he looked a lot like Illumi, which might be because of his hair color and smooth, straight hair. Especially when he appeared with Campanula, that expressionless face was just like a Japanese doll.

However, a child of his age puffed out his cheeks and glared at Sora's current reaction and expression, which was very similar to Killua.

Kalluto completely ignored Gon and the others, glaring at Sora while speaking.

"Sora... you... you!!"

"Hmm?"

While Sora clenched his small fists, angry about something, and tried to question Sora, he tilted his head with a dumbfounded look.

Kalluto's cheeks were flushed, as if he didn't like that he didn't understand why he was angry at her actions, but in the end, he couldn't vent his anger on Sora.

"Kalluto, what are you doing? Come here!"

"! Yes, Mother."

Kikyo, who had disappeared for a long time, finally realized that Kalluto was not following him, and shouted at him. Kalluto hurriedly responded.

Kalluto glared at Gon and the others, then shouted at Sora: "Sora, you idiot!!" and then left.

Kurapika muttered like her mother: "... What was that?" while watching her small back, watching the youngest child disappear like a storm.

Gon and Leorio seemed to be thinking the same thing, and instinctively nodded at Kurapika's muttering.

Sora just stared at those indigo eyes, squinting.

Canary looked up at that profile and realized this.

Sora might not know what Kalluto was angry about, nor what he meant.

I don't know her intentions, but she must have been destroyed by something.

Even Canary knew this much.

There was no sound, just moving lips.

But Canary knew it was "I'm sorry."

"I don't want to say it, but they are creepy people. Killua said 'coming from me' is a lie.

Gon, I hate going back like this. Can't you keep up with me?"

After seeing them off in a daze for a few seconds, Leorio finally sorted out his understanding of the current situation and proposed to Gon. Gon glanced at Canary and shook his head.

"Yeah... but I feel like if I do that, she will be held accountable..."

"Ah, is that so?"

"Or rather, Sora! Is your hand alright!?"

In Gon's words, at that time, after Canary's true feelings were spilled, an incomprehensible sound was immediately emitted; it was Sora's hand flicking away Kikyo's attack on Canary. As a "punishment," Kurapika now understood, and everyone including Canary asked Sora if he was injured, but that person himself said, "Ah, I'm fine," waving a hand that wasn't even red, let alone bruised.

"Gon's injuries are heavier than mine, are you alright?"

When Sora asked about this again, although 90% of Gon's face was uneven, Gon grinned and said: "It's okay!"

However, the unyielding Gon, with that persuasive expression, was perhaps quite funny, so the three people led by Sora burst into loud laughter, and Canary was also lured into a slight smile.

Gon did not understand why he was being laughed at, and even more strangely, Sora was laughing so hard, touching his own head, with tears falling down.

I stroked it and said with a smile.

"Gon. You held on very well."

For a moment, I didn't know what had happened.

After thinking for a few seconds, I realized this was a conversation with Kikyo.

I could not forgive Kikyo's words. I wanted to shout: "Give Killua back to me!"

I knew those remarks were the same as those who thought "I cannot forgive," treating Killua as their own property, but I was filled with such feelings.

Even so, I still persisted.

From Gon's perspective, he could not understand anything, and this was nothing more than a cruel statement that would only hurt Killua, but I thought she was using Killua as a mother's love to protect Killua's happiness.

Because I was taught that one should never condemn or deny it.

Even if we do not understand each other, if we have the same goal, we might be able to Compromise or make concessions.

To do that, I need your sincerity.

Sora praised him for not forgetting what Sora had taught him, and for not failing to put it into practice.

With a smile worthy of the praise, like a clear, cloudless blue sky, Gon also smiled.

Earnestly forgetting the pain on his face, he smiled and hugged Sora.

"Sora! Thank you for saying what I wanted to say!!"

He did not deny Kikyo's feelings themselves, but he thought it was "meaningless."

Even if I show sincerity, if I am to ignore Killua's will, without making any concessions or Compromise, and impose my feelings on him, I will also take Hard measures.

Sora's declaration was exactly what Gon wanted to say, but his head was a mess with anger and he couldn't express it in words.

Sora smiled and stroked Gon's head.

Twenty days ago, it was Gon's misunderstanding.

But this time, he was right.

Sora said something to Killua and Gon.

In the Residence in the direction Canary pointed, the three people other than Sora could not speak at "that place."

No matter how one looked at it, she was pointing at a mansion that could be called an ordinary luxury house.

... She said it was like a Maid's residence, a dormitory.

In the end, the four did not return to the city, nor did they follow Kikyo to the main Residence of the Zoldyck family.

According to the former head of the Zoldyck family, Canary and Sora, Killua's grandfather Zeno was relatively friendly and easy to talk to, and was kind to Killua.

Even with Kikyo's sudden monologue, it seemed that Zeno had let Killua out of the cell, so Gon and the others went there, judging it possible, but regardless of Zeno, how did the other family members and Maid see it? Leorio asked Sora: "It's impossible that all the Maids would suddenly attack you."

"Seeing Kikyo like this, you might be angry, but since you don't care much about him, you shouldn't have given him any orders, right?

I don't know the personal feelings of the Maid, but I don't think anyone would oppose me without an order."

"That's right. I don't think anyone would be an enemy to Lord Sora without an order."

Canary immediately agreed deeply with Sora's words, while Kurapika asked a bit angrily: "Sora. What exactly are you doing here?" "Damn it," Sora asserted, boldly avoiding her eyes.

Kurapika tried to interrogate Sora, and Sora was intent on deceiving him without telling him the details, but before he could do so, everyone noticed someone was present.

Five people stood in front of the Residence, the Residence said to be the Maid's dwelling.

Not knowing if Sora's Prediction was wrong, or if something happened after Kikyo returned, the three and Canary were suddenly identified as enemies by the Maid, who took a stance.

However, to Sora, who was sensitive to bloodlust and hostility, it was clear that the reason they met was not to turn themselves into enemies and get rid of intruders.

Thus, she rushed in without hesitation.

"Gotoh! Grit your teeth!"

"!?"

The moment he saw the five Maids waiting in front of the Residence, Sora made an extremely ominous preamble, and before Gon and the others and Canary could stop him, he ran like a Bullet, making a brilliant decision.

"I'm lazy!!"

Among the Maids waiting in line, he kicked the chest of the man wearing glasses standing in the center with a gorgeous jump, blasting him away.

The man who kicked out... Gotoh also felt it was impossible to forget the words he had predicted so angrily in just 20 days; perhaps she was prepared, or perhaps she was on the verge of collapse. Sure enough, his aura had already raised his whole body's defense, but he was triumphant, defenseless, kicked away by a foot, blasted away, and hit the Wall of the Residence.

Gon and the others, as well as the Maid, were not as serious as Gotoh, nor were they prepared, and were stunned by the scene before them, but the person who did it turned around with a smile after finishing the job. Told Gon

"Phew. Ah, Gon. This is the guy who said 'Killua has no friends' on the phone. If you have anything to say, then go."

"I'm sorry for what happened to Sora!!"

"Eh!? Is it about me?"

"Looking at what you just did, if you don't apologize for your actions, then it's even more shameful!!"

When Gon unexpectedly apologized for Sora's jump kick, he was earlier than what he said 20 days ago, Sora poked him, and Kurapika retorted with a rather serious sound.

However, Gotoh himself, who was so angry that the Wall of the house cracked, stood up with a look of disgust and said: "Don't worry." Sora followed, and the three were speechless.

I knew it from the beginning, but still, the Zoldyck family, inside this house, there are no ordinary people; I was reminded that this is basically a magical place with no push.