Both she and Morel could see that this guy called Hisoka was very unusual. The fact that Hisoka could survive in that kind of destructive battlefield already explained the problem...
They had thought that the few people Oboro had brought were all rookies, but they didn't expect that there would be a powerful character among them.
Compared to Oboro's situation, Hisoka was fine. Moreover, the other party's strength was not bad, so he should be fine...
On the other hand, Pariston, who had his hands in his pockets and always looked like he was watching a show, wandered between Oboro and Hisoka, and the smile on his face became a little playful...
He seemed to have discovered... Something interesting.
"Oh my... Oboro is really amazing. He was entrusted with an important task by the Chairman as soon as he joined the Association. Even I don't have the confidence to complete a mission like his in such a short period of time... I really admire him." Pariston said cheerfully.
His words were sincere.
"I originally applied to Oboro to join his team, but unfortunately... I was rejected."
Pariston mentioned it again.
Bisky glanced at him coldly, and didn't bother to pay attention to him.
They, the old people, were very clear about the current situation within the Association... In addition to the Executive Hunters, there were also the 'non-affiliated faction'. The so-called non-affiliated faction were the guys who were very resistant to and dissatisfied with Chairman Netero, and were causing hostility.
And like her and Morel, they were close to the Chairman... And were considered to be part of the pro-Chairman faction.
As for Pariston... Although he didn't have a clear faction, in Bisky's eyes, he was definitely not 'one of us'.
It was only the Chairman who could cultivate, and even promote Pariston... If it was Bisky, she would have kicked Pariston out of the game long ago.
He was a guy who acted innocent after getting a bargain... Bisky's undisguised disgusted gaze made Pariston very comfortable, and even happier.
Soon, the few boarded the spaceship, and the doctors filled Oboro's body with various instruments and equipment.
The spaceship quickly took off, and returned to the Association headquarters.
At the same time, a Hunter took out the medicine that the Chairman had mentioned from a box.
It had been found by a Gourmet Hunter, and was made with various precious ingredients that were beneficial for restoring vitality.
And this time, the medicine was personally made by the Association's most mysterious, and also very old, Linnet Audoble.
For her to take action, the Chairman must have come forward.
There were many magical creatures on the human continent... That had various therapeutic effects. Under normal circumstances, dietary supplements were the best.
A Hunter used his Nen ability, and a small angel with wings appeared in the cabin... But it was dressed as a nurse.
Under this person's orders, the angel first drank the nutritious medicine clean, and then flew in front of Oboro, and fed the patient the liquid mouth-to-mouth.
Oboro's vitality increased slightly, but it wasn't obvious.
The other Nen users also used their abilities to delay or heal injuries one after another...
"He's too seriously injured... It's already unbelievable that he's still alive."
One of them gasped.
"Oh? You don't know him?"
Pariston, who was sitting on the side, showed a surprised expression, and smiled: "His name is Oboro. He's a newcomer that the Chairman values very much... He might become a high-ranking member of the Association in the future. With this kind of performance, he might even replace the Chairman's position..."
"Pariston, that's enough!"
Bisky clenched her fist. She hadn't returned to her loli girl form yet.
Her figure was very deterrence.
"Did I make you misunderstand? I'm praising him, and I'm also envying him... It's from the bottom of my heart. After all, not everyone can complete this mission... He's really amazing!" Pariston narrowed his smiling eyes, and explained.
"Don't fall for his tricks. This kind of person isn't worth it."
Morel reminded Bisky.
"Kid... Even if you have the Chairman backing you, you still can't get into my eyes... From the first time I saw you, your feeling has made me very dislike you. So, don't expect me to give you any good looks... Also, I advise you to put away those dirty and nasty thoughts. If you're really targeting Oboro... You have to be careful, because in the end, the one who's likely to get hurt will be yourself."
Bisky snorted coldly, turned her head away, and stopped communicating with Pariston. She returned to her loli beauty form.
Why did she say this?
The Association could call upon the people closest to East Gorteau to come over... But Pariston had been at headquarters before.
The fact that he could appear meant that... He had thought from the beginning that Oboro would fail, or would pay a certain price, and would need rescue, so he had made preparations in advance!
This person's brain and scheming...
"Oh my... This is the care of a senior for a junior... I'm really honored. After all, this is the first time that Senior Bisky has spoken to me so seriously, and has finally recognized me! All along, I've been troubled by how to get closer to you..."
Pariston scratched his head, as if he couldn't sense Bisky's rejection at all, and said cheerfully: "I will keep your words in mind... Hehe, we're about the same age. I just want to make friends with Oboro."
"..."
The atmosphere in the cabin was a little awkward.
Because Bisky and Morel didn't pay attention to Pariston anymore, and began to discuss Oboro's mission this time.
The other Hunters looked at each other, and didn't say anything.
Only Pariston remained unchanged, sitting upright in the high sky. The gusts of breeze that poured in from the window blew up his blond hair.
He looked down at the distant earth, the mountainous environment within East Gorteau, with an admiring gaze...
...
The spaceship was traveling at full speed.
A few days later, it finally returned to the Association headquarters.
Oboro was also sent to the hospital as soon as possible.
The Zoldyck Family arrived upon hearing the news, and sent people to strengthen Oboro's protection as soon as possible.
The butler David and Phyllis Lily also came... And guarded Oboro's ward.
Time passed little by little, and Oboro still showed no signs of waking up. The only good news was that... The data from the various instruments was getting better.
During this time, the Association also kept sending people to visit and treat him. Netero also showed up, but didn't stay long... However, he had a brief exchange with Phyllis Lily.
What the two talked about, outsiders didn't know.
A month later, the tubes on Oboro's body were removed, but his whole person still looked very thin, and his limbs were shriveled... He was lying quietly on the bed with his eyes closed.
The weather was nice today, and the windows of the private ward were open with gaps, and a little warm wind gradually blew into the room.
In the room, there were only the butler and Lily... Outside the door, there were many mafiosi in suits and leather shoes.
"So... The dream he spoke of was to become a Hunter." Phyllis Lily, who was in a wheelchair, held Oboro's hand, and said softly.
She couldn't see with her eyes, but her sense of touch was still there. Oboro's skin felt like an old man in his twilight years to her.
"Miss, don't worry. The head of the family's condition has stabilized. The Association has also said that he can recover through training after he wakes up." David, who was standing on the side, comforted her.
"We wasted so much effort, but the helpers we found for him had no effect at all..."
Lily sighed.
This was the first time she had physical contact with Oboro...
"We're already hiring powerful Nen users and Hunters at a high price, as well as people in some specialized fields. I believe that this kind of thing won't happen again."
"Did you see those people?"
Lily slowly placed Oboro's arm back into the bedding.
"Yes."
David nodded, understanding that what the young lady was talking about was the people from the Hunter Association.
"They and our mafia are not in the same world at all... Their voices, the smell on their bodies, are very special. It's difficult for these kinds of people to be tempted by worldly money or fame... Even with the position of the Ten Dons, our Zoldyck Family probably wouldn't be able to gather such a group of powerful people."
The woman raised her hand, and felt the breeze, "There's too little we can do to help him..."
"..."
David choked.
The main thing was that Oboro's strength was very strong. The teammates he wanted, even if they couldn't compare to him, had to be at a certain baseline... And not the kind of ordinary Nen users or third-rate Hunters that you could grab a handful of.
"It's not enough... It's far from enough..."
Lily said suddenly.
"Hmm?"
David was stunned.
"Our family's power must be stronger... The Zoldyck Family has what it has today because of him. Otherwise... As a medium-sized force, it would be a blessing if we weren't destroyed, let alone become a large family."
Phyllis Lily knew her brother better than anyone... With just brute force, it was impossible to turn things around in the mafia society.
Even if they didn't provoke Oboro... They would have been swallowed by other groups sooner or later.
The outcome would have been much worse than it was now...
The gambling industry was a big cake.
There were many people who were jealous.
Thinking from another perspective, Oboro had actually saved her and David.
She had never hated him because Oboro had killed Phyllis Garrow.
Compared to others, she didn't think that she was very smart. It was just that without a pair of 'eyes', what she saw and thought of would be more thorough.
"Yes."
David responded.
He felt the young lady's intention...
Not enough... Referred to the position and resources of the Ten Dons alone were not enough!
The Zoldyck Family wanted to obtain more...
David looked at Phyllis Lily. He had watched this woman grow up since she was a child... The Zoldyck Family's ability to gain a foothold in the mafia was all thanks to the former.
From beginning to end, the young lady had no desire for power. The strategies she devised were only because of her family, and because of the Phyllis surname.
But for the first time, the old man saw an unfamiliar side on the young lady.
A desire to be strong... A desire and ambition had been born.
Everything was because of the man lying on the bed...
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