'You were being spied on and filmed!!! So what's with that look of interest on your face?!! Usually, after being spied on, one would be angry, ashamed, or displeased, right? Where's your anger?! Where's your shame?! Where's your displeasure?!' Nique's lips twitched, feeling Law's reaction was utterly unscientific.
The footage played as scheduled. Law pinched his chin, watching intently.
"This perspective is really good. If the angle was chosen more carefully, you could identify your shortcomings through the film."
The currently playing footage immediately grabbed the attention of Cheadle and the others.
They hadn't seen this footage before, and for a moment, their gaze was locked onto it.
As Zodiac members, they never had a clear understanding of the Ant King's strength, but now they did...
That overwhelming imposing Aura was the Ant King.
While surprised by the Ant King's strength, they also gained a clearer understanding of Law, who was even stronger.
'Truly... terrifyingly strong.'
Cheadle and Ginta couldn't calm their hearts.
They finally understood why Netero lost to the Ant King and why the Ant King lost to Law.
The room suddenly quieted, only the footage playing silently.
Until the moment Law erupted with his powerful presence, the faint light on the marble disappeared, and the footage abruptly stopped.
The room remained silent. After the footage vanished, everyone's gaze involuntarily fell on Law.
Law looked at the exquisite little fox inside the marble, revealing a smile.
Then, he looked at Nique, who appeared dazed, and casually waved his hand as if no one else was around.
Seeing this, Nique shuddered. Perhaps his mind hadn't decided what to do, but his body instinctively moved, stepping toward Law.
His heart was still with Law… life and death were at Law's whim.
"Your ability is very interesting. I didn't even realize you used your ability on me," Law said, then couldn't help but glance at Palm.
Noticing Law's gaze, Palm immediately lowered her head, timidly avoiding his eyes.
If she went crazy, she might not fear anyone, but if it was Law, even her 'mad cow disease' would be useless.
Law withdrew his gaze, smiling at Nique trembling before him.
It was the same type of ability as Palm's, but Palm's ability effect had been detected by him, while Nique's ability effect truly slipped past him.
He was being followed by a little fox Nen Beast without noticing at all.
This indicated that Nique's ability had many strict conditions to achieve this effect.
Law wanted to clarify the conditions for Nique's ability activation and the limitations that could be targeted.
Otherwise, who knew if that invisible little fox Nen Beast was nearby? Thinking about that possibility, then imagining intimate moments with Machi… it was truly chilling.
"Haha..."
For Law's genuine praise, Nique could only force an awkward smile, not daring to say more.
"Don't worry, I won't do anything to you. After all, you have an agreement with Netero," Law said with a smile.
"Really?"
Instantly, Nique's face brightened.
"Of course, because even if I wanted to keep you, Netero would absolutely not agree," Law said seriously.
In that instant, Nique felt bathed in holy light. Everything in the world became incredibly beautiful. Law's face, so close, seemed increasingly handsome and pleasant, more comfortable the more he looked.
Thinking he was about to descend into hell, he never expected heaven to come so quickly.
'By the way, there shouldn't be a connecting phrase like 'but' or 'however' next, right?'
"However..."
Nique's face stiffened.
Law looked at him, smiling. "Given that your actions violated my privacy, I don't intend to return your heart."
"Don't be like that..."
Nique looked on the verge of tears.
"Let's just decide it happily," Law said seriously.
"..."
Nique couldn't hide his despair, only wanting to sing a sorrowful song for himself.
"Don't be so despairing. I won't do anything to you."
Nique revealed an ugly smile, 'You think I'd believe that?'
"By the way, can I keep this marble?"
"It's yours."
Nique said lifelessly.
Law then put away the marble. As if remembering something, he suddenly clapped his hands, producing a crisp sound that made Nique jump.
"I know a great place. I can take you for free. Do you want to go? If you want to go, shake your head."
When Law said the phrase 'Do you want to go?', Nique had already prepared to frantically shake his head. But just as he started shaking his head wildly, Law's final phrase 'If you want to go, shake your head' made Nique nearly twist his neck and almost spit out blood.
"It seems you want to go." Law patted Nique's shoulder, smiling. "Remember to find me later."
After saying this, Law walked toward Knov, ready to leave the Hide-and-Seek with Kurapika.
Knuckle and Shoot looked at Nique with pity. The time spent together had fostered some feelings, but the person before Nique was Law, so they couldn't intervene.
At that moment, Cheadle truly didn't know how to describe Law. Ginta was still savoring the earlier footage.
Kurapika was somewhat surprised, not expecting this side of Law.
Nique felt like a plaything in Law's palm, utterly disheartened, looking at Morel. The latter pushed up his sunglasses, instinctively turning his head away.
For some reason, he felt very sorry for Nique, as if he had personally pushed Nique into a pit of fire.
'People's hearts are not like the old days!'
Nique sighed inwardly, then looked at Law's back and boldly shouted, "At least tell me what place it is!"
Law stopped, turned to look at Nique, and in front of everyone, smiled and said, "The Dark Continent."
Nique was instantly full of question marks.
In contrast, most people in the room were startled.
Netero's half-opened eyes narrowed, his expression calm.
Linne's narrowed eyes, however, widened, also calm.
Cheadle and Ginta showed surprise, as did Morel and others who knew about the Dark Continent.
'Law was going to the Dark Continent...'
Kurapika, like Nique, didn't know much about the Dark Continent, so he showed no reaction.
"The Dark Continent? What place is that?" Nique asked with difficulty.
Law said seriously, "Didn't I say? A great place."
…
Kakin Empire's Capital.
Night was deep. The palace was brightly lit, heavily guarded.
In the king's bedchamber, Nasubi Hui Guo Rou sat on a chair.
A short, middle-aged man in a suit, taking small steps, entered the bedchamber through the open door.
Nasubi slightly raised his eyelids, looking at the newcomer.
The man came before Nasubi, respectfully bowed, then whispered, "Blackstone failed."
Nasubi said expressionlessly, "Blackstone didn't take this commission seriously."
"On the contrary," The man replied.
"Oh?"
Nasubi was somewhat surprised why Blackstone would fail.
But what's done is done, dwelling on gains and losses here is meaningless.
Nasubi's thoughts shifted extremely fast, instantly ceasing to dwell on the gains and losses.
'Since Blackstone failed, transfer the pressure to Beyond.'
'To become a great man recorded in history...!'