In the end, Oboro used a diamond as the price to quell the old woman's anger.
The other two newcomers re-entered the room, and listened to Biscuit, who had a smiling face, give her lecture.
Oboro directly ignored Pariston's wave.
This man wasn't the vice-chairman of the Association yet, and there were still several years before the plot started...
He didn't even need his intuition to remind him. Oboro knew that this guy was very troublesome.
The inside of the Association was a mixed bag, and Pariston was undoubtedly one of the most tricky people.
His personality was a little too twisted...
After a while, Biscuit finished speaking, and Oboro also stopped his spinning thoughts.
"So Oboro... Which areas do you want to engage in?" On the stage, Biscuit addressed him warmly.
She knew that Oboro was now one of the Ten Dons in the underworld. The gems collected by this kind of big shot were bound to be extremely rare, and very expensive... It could buy her a day of 'friendliness card'.
"I haven't thought about it yet..." Oboro hummed, rubbed his hair, and said lazily, "I'll choose whichever one is interesting. I don't care..."
"Alright."
Biscuit wasn't angry either. She had thought that after such a long time, Oboro would already have a clear idea.
But the result... Was actually so casual.
Oboro had a clear idea in his heart, but he wouldn't say it in front of Pariston...
Then, after giving a few more instructions, everyone dispersed.
During this time, Biscuit came over and grabbed Oboro's sleeve, wanting to take him away... She was clearly trying to prevent him from contacting Pariston. It could be seen that she was also wary of the latter.
"His popularity is really bad..."
Oboro thought to himself before walking out of the door.
And the smile on Pariston's face hadn't changed from beginning to end.
"He's coming for you... During the Hunter Exam, the Chairman specially went to Bungi City for you. This isn't a treatment that everyone gets... It's hard to escape his attention. During this time, he may have even investigated your bottom line." In the corridor, Biscuit said with a serious voice: "Stay away from him."
"Is this person very dangerous?"
Oboro asked with a smile.
"I can't say he's dangerous... Anyway, he's not safe. Don't look at his friendly appearance, but he has a lot of small actions in private. No one can guess what he's thinking..." Biscuit said.
"It's okay, I'm confident in facing him... His name is Pariston, right? He was just selected by the Chairman to become one of the Zodiacs... He's one year younger than me, and he's already a two-star Hunter. He's very powerful." Oboro said.
As soon as he finished speaking, Biscuit, who was walking in front, suddenly turned around, stopped, stared straight at Oboro, and her voice also became a little lower: "Oboro, I know that your mind is far beyond ordinary people, but... I'm serious! His way of thinking and his methods... Aren't something you can deal with. Stay away from him!"
"Are you afraid that I'll be led astray?"
Oboro smiled slightly.
"..."
After saying this, seeing that Biscuit was still staring at him, he sighed, and nodded: "Okay, I understand."
Then, the two took the elevator, and went to the Chairman's office on the top floor.
The decoration and structure inside the Association didn't seem to be any different...
It was completely like a big company, and there were even many office workers who weren't Hunters, involving many departments, giving Oboro the feeling of being a newbie in the workplace.
After a while, the two arrived in front of Netero's office. The old woman knocked on the door.
"Come in!"
A clear voice came from inside the room.
Pushing the door open and walking in, Oboro saw Netero and Bean both sitting on cushions, playing shogi.
Seeing him, the old man smiled, "You've come... Sit down."
Oboro had come to make the Chairman fulfill his previous promise, the condition for saving Ardamo...
But his gaze fell on Bean... This little thing didn't seem to be from the human race.
"Hello Oboro, let me introduce myself. I'm the Chairman's secretary, Bean."
"Hello."
Oboro nodded.
The two were playing chess, and Oboro and Biscuit didn't disturb them.
Oboro walked around the old man's office on his own, and didn't find anything special. The room was simply furnished. What was more eye-catching was a painting hanging on the wall...
"Have you decided what you want to do?" At this time, Netero's inquiry came from behind him.
Oboro turned around. The chess game had already ended... Unsurprisingly, the old man had won.
"The professional directions are basically linked to interests... You've already made a decision in your heart, right..." The old man took the teacup that Bean handed over, sipped it, and looked comfortable.
"Ancient writing... I want to be an Ancient Writing Hunter."
Oboro said lightly.
"Ho ho ho... Not ruins, but words, huh..."
Netero wasn't surprised, and stroked his beard, "Before coming, with your personality, you've probably understood the Association pretty well, right?"
"I can't hide it from you..."
Oboro raised an eyebrow.
Biscuit, who was on the side, pinched her chin, and complained: "Ancient writing, huh... I didn't see that you were interested in this area. You almost tricked me. I thought you would choose areas like crime, wanted, or terrorists."
Just now, Oboro had directly called out Pariston's name, as if he knew this person. Biscuit realized that Oboro had done his homework... She wasn't surprised about this.
In the Heavens Arena, in the early stages of his growth, although Oboro had experienced many fierce battles in the arena, he actually had calculations and preparations in his heart.
His personality was relatively cautious and steady... However, with the information that Oboro could collect, most of it was superficial information, and he didn't have an in-depth understanding of some people.
This was what made her worried... And it was also the reason why she didn't want Oboro to get involved with Pariston.
"Not only the profession... You've long thought about your ultimate goal, right?"
Netero sighed, "The value of the added information from the position of the Ten Dons really can't be underestimated..."
The old man understood the personality of people like Oboro too well.
The Ten Dons?
Bean, hearing these three words, looked surprised, and looked at Oboro in front of him... He couldn't connect this person with the head of a Mafia at all.
"Alright, I know you're wise and can't hide anything from you..."
Oboro curled his lips, and went straight to the point: "You said before that you had a way to make me stronger... Tell me."
"Young man... Calm down."
"Don't you have any intention of chatting with this old man about your family?"
"..." Oboro.
"How do you feel after coming to the Association?"
Netero took another sip of his tea.
Biscuit, who was on the side, saw this, and her eyebrows and eyes showed a smile. Her gaze was sly.
That's right, that was the feeling... She was also often 'teased' by the Chairman.
"So-so..."
Hearing this, Oboro sat down with a thud, and replied.
"Is it not what you expected?" Netero asked with a smile.
"No, it can be said that it's exactly as I imagined it, so... there's no surprise." Oboro said calmly.
"Oh?"
His words surprised the old man a little, "Then is there anyone you're particularly interested in?"
"There are a few, but not many..."
"Then I guess... You're most concerned about me and Linnet Audoble, right? After all, only the two of us have been to that place..."
Looking at Oboro's expression, the old man's next sentence instantly made Oboro and Biscuit change color at the same time.
Gourmet Hunter Linnet Audoble, the oldest Hunter in the Association.
"Sigh."
Seeing Oboro's reaction, Netero sighed, and put down his teacup, "As expected... You know her."
From the time that Biscuit had specially called to mention this person Oboro, the old man had been secretly paying attention to Oboro... He didn't seem as uncaring as he appeared on the surface.
Oboro wanted to use the Association, and use him, the Chairman, as a springboard, to achieve the goal and ambition of becoming stronger... This was very normal.
The problem was... Becoming stronger was a very common goal... Everyone was walking on this path.
But this goal needed an incentive to push it forward.
Why did he want to become stronger, and what would he do after becoming stronger?
Power?
Judging from Oboro's role as a hands-off manager in the Fiers Family, he wasn't interested in power at all... The position of the Ten Dons was dispensable in his eyes.
The conversation in the hall of the amusement park in Bungi City before had allowed the old man to determine that... Oboro wanted to stand at the summit!
And this summit wasn't just about becoming the most powerful Nen user... But also about surpassing everyone, including his achievements.
Unprecedented achievements.
This way, Oboro's value could be highlighted. The 'scenery' he was trying to see at the summit belonged to his will!
Then... Looking at the entire human world... If he wanted to accomplish this, he couldn't escape one place, the Dark Continent.
The Association could allow Oboro's speed of growth to increase... These were all superficial reasons.
The biggest possibility for this little guy Oboro to join the Association was that he was coming for him.
Netero understood in his heart.
He could even judge that the main reason why Oboro wanted to become one of the Ten Dons was... to contact V5.
Otherwise, it would be difficult to attract this person to plan with all his might...
It could be considered that all of Oboro's actions were purposeful!
On the one hand, he personally joined the Association, coming for him... On the other hand, he was starting with official institutions. The direction was already obvious.
This... Was very terrifying!
The little guy in front of him... Was only 20 years old, and had already started to plan for his path forward, and he had done it alone!
Not everyone had this kind of ability... Most importantly, Oboro's strength and talent were also outstanding.
His goal was extremely strong... He was taking it step by step. Even Biscuit hadn't realized this far-sightedness.
Even if the Mafia collected information in advance, they might not know about this person Linnet Audoble...
Oboro's reaction at this time made Netero feel that... He had already learned some things from V5, which meant that... The Fiers Family had already infiltrated some institutions.
This had exceeded his expectations. The Fiers Family's speed and efficiency were too fast... Oboro and his family were very capable.
Of course, Netero didn't know that... The Fiers Family hadn't entered the organization of V5 at all. At least, it would be difficult to do so in the short term.
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