Soon, the time came to March 15th.
During this period, the Feil Shi family had been preparing for Cheeko's succession, and the cities near the Feil Shi family's residence had become a playground for mafia forces. Even ordinary people had heard some rumors.
The reason why these desperate outlaws, who were active in the underworld, had come here seemed to be to congratulate a big shot in the mafia.
It was very calm, and no incidents occurred.
There had been no signs of the Spider's activity all along.
Oboro could already foresee what would happen on March 18th.
"You should head over there first."
Kurapika's closed-door training had ended, and it had only been a short period of less than two months.
First, there was the forced awakening of Nen, and second, there was the direct provision of ideas for development, which saved Kurapika's own thinking and deliberation...
These two things were the most time-consuming, and they had both been shortened by Oboro. In this period of less than two months, Oboro had been guiding Kurapika to lay the foundation of Nen, and then it was the familiarity and use of his own Nen abilities.
As a teacher, Oboro's level was still okay... Therefore, Kurapika's growth had also been rapid as it should be.
Although Little Kura's talent couldn't compare to Killua and Gon, it was also far more outstanding than ordinary people.
Kurapika, who had already been reborn, wore chains on his right hand, and the immaturity had faded from his eyes and temperament. During this time, Oboro hadn't only been guiding him on matters of cultivation, but had also told him a lot of common sense about Nen ability users, this big environment.
He had given him a popular science lesson.
He had officially given Kurapika a clear understanding of Nen.
Especially the Phantom Troupe, what kind of height they were at for ordinary Nen ability users.
"Aren't you going?"
Kurapika looked at a private airship parked above their heads, and said lightly.
There were still three days left. If Oboro didn't go again, it would be too late.
"Don't worry, I'll definitely be there... You'll encounter some trouble if you're with me now." Oboro said with a smile.
The Feil Shi family's private airship descended to the ground. A group of subordinates in black suits walked out of the cabin... And there were also a few Nen ability users, who saluted Oboro one after another.
"Trouble?"
Kurapika was thoughtful, but didn't ask further.
Then, he directly boarded the small airship and left.
And the few Nen ability users who had walked down from the ship came to Oboro's side, and stood in a row.
"Not bad..."
Oboro looked at the few people, and nodded lightly.
What he was referring to... Wasn't the strength of these few people.
Immediately after, Oboro didn't go anywhere, and still stayed in the deep mountains.
A few hours later, until the sky was dark, and the stars began to twinkle in the sky, his phone suddenly rang.
Oboro answered without any surprise, "You've already arrived, right?"
"Hmm."
Inside a palace of the Feil Shi family, Illumi answered.
David and Feil Shi Lily, who was sitting in a wheelchair, were standing beside him.
"So, in this game... I only need to protect the safety of these two people, right? I don't need to care about the others." Illumi asked.
"That's right."
Oboro said hmm.
"What about the Ten Elders?" Illumi said.
The Ten Elders were also members of the mafia. Strictly speaking, in this game, they were allies of the Feil Shi family... If something happened, and even a few of them died, it would affect the entire mafia structure of the world, and it would be no different from a major change.
Another point was that Illumi's employment price was charged per person...
He was reminding Oboro that there were other optional service items for this mission.
"No need... They were originally bait."
"You want to use the Spiders to kill all the Ten Elders? So as to better control the entire underworld? No wonder... You didn't transfer the two of them either. You were further increasing the stakes, right? I've dealt with Chrollo before. That person is very cautious. Indeed... In this kind of occasion, if these two people didn't show up, it would definitely arouse the other party's suspicion. Moreover, he should also know how important these two people are to you." Illumi understood.
"I can also help you kill the Spiders, oh... As for the price, I'll give you a discount. Don't worry, while killing the targets, I'm also fully capable of protecting their safety."
In order to make money, Illumi suggested again.
"No need... In this game, you're just an observer. Just watch."
Oboro yawned.
"You shouldn't be short of this little bit of money, right."
"..."
This was indirectly saying that he was stingy...
Oboro could hear it.
"Apart from my share of the money, Hisoka also gave you a reward, don't think I don't know." Oboro said softly.
"Ah... By the way, where are you now?"
This guy Illumi was very good at changing the subject, although it was very stiff.
"I'll send you my location later, so that those two from your family won't have to look for me..."
"You guessed it?" Illumi's tone was a little surprised.
"It's your grandfather and father, right?"
Oboro smiled.
"That's right, so that's why I said that I can also help you solve this trouble. With the two of them here, you might not be able to make it in time."
"As long as it's not Maha... Then it's fine."
Oboro answered.
He had also been paying attention to the 'market price' that the Zoldyck family had marked for him. Therefore, even if the Troupe could hire the Zoldycks... They would have to change the mission content. If it was to kill him, the most reliable way would be to have Maha take action.
And to have Zeno and Silva come was mostly to hinder him.
In this situation, hiding was meaningless... Even if he didn't tell Illumi, Zeno and the two could easily find him.
This was the capital that allowed the Zoldyck family to stand at the top of the assassin world, the accumulation of experience.
Even if they didn't go through official channels and routes, it was the same. If a conflict broke out within the Republic of Padokea, there would be a certain risk of exposure.
"So confident?"
Illumi echoed.
"You can be too. You've gotten my exact location. The price of this information isn't low either, right?"
"Hmm."
Oboro discovered that one of Illumi's personal attributes was that he was a money grubber.
He tried every possible way to make money.
The members of the Zoldyck family acted separately. If the mission difficulty was relatively high, they would cooperate for a win-win situation, but they would calculate the money very clearly. Just providing the information about Oboro's current location was estimated to have given him a considerable sum of money from Zeno and Silva.
"That's it then."
After saying this, Oboro put away his phone.
Illumi also hung up the phone. He looked at his younger brother, Kalluto, who was standing beside him, wearing a dark kimono, and had a face as delicate as a girl's.
Then, he looked up at David and Feil Shi Lily, "Do you need me to help you kill the Spiders? Although I've known Oboro for a long time, you're seeing me for the first time. If you become my client, there will be a discount on the first order..."
"Everything in the Feil Shi family is controlled by that Lord. Since he has already made arrangements, we have no right to interfere with his thoughts and plans."
David bowed slightly to the young man in front of him, and said politely with the demeanor of a nobleman.
"Alright."
Hearing this, Illumi didn't say anything more.
...
On March 18th, at noon.
Oboro had finally waited for the 'guests' he had been looking forward to.
A commotion came from the forest ahead. Countless birds were startled and flew up, and you could also hear the panicked cries of wild animals.
It felt like some terrible creature was approaching.
Lying on the ground, Oboro, who seemed to be asleep, stretched, woke up, and the corners of his mouth rose into a smile, "They're finally here..."
The few Nen ability users from the Feil Shi family who were on the side sensed something, and their expressions were solemn.
In just a minute, two figures who had come side by side appeared in their field of vision. The invisible pressure that they exuded made the originally bright weather seem to darken and turn cold.
The mafia members beside Oboro sensed the captivating aura, and the color drained from their faces.
They felt that their own fighting spirit and will were being disintegrated... Being devoured...
"You two aren't lost, are you?"
Oboro said with a smile to Zeno, who was walking ten zhang away, with his hands behind his back, and his back bent.
Silva, who had stopped, only glanced at the few people beside Oboro, and directly ignored these trash.
"Hmph, arrogant brat... You didn't even run."
Zeno twisted his neck, and scoffed.
Silva always did things quickly and efficiently, and didn't like to waste time. He and Oboro both knew what their purpose was.
"Dad."
Silva said, stepped out, and violent and turbulent Nen instantly surged out from his body. His eyes were serious and earnest as he stared at Oboro.
This was his reunion with Oboro after several years.
However, the Zoldyck family had never stopped collecting information about Oboro.
They even knew how many national-level Hunters had died at Oboro's hands during this period of his promotion in the Hunter Association. They were all the most top-notch powerhouses among Nen ability users.
And when he saw Oboro in person, Silva was even more certain of one thing.
This man, in a one-on-one situation... He might not be able to win.
Calling Dad along was indeed a wise decision.
There was no need for extra words. As soon as Silva spoke, Zeno knew what he was thinking. This was tacit understanding.
Zeno also burst out with a terrifying amount of aura... Judging from these two Nen auras that erupted like volcanic lava alone, these two people's flesh and blood vitality was simply not something that could be contained by a small human body. They should be an alternative life form of a behemoth.
What Silva was prepared to do was to kill the few annoying guys beside Oboro in an instant, and then have Zeno hold Oboro back first. After he had dealt with them, he would join in and entangle Oboro in a two-on-one fight.
One was world-class, and the other was at the peak of the sub-world-class.
Compared to the two who were poised and ready to attack, Oboro seemed extremely relaxed... This attitude only made the solemnity on the faces of the two even heavier.
The old man Zeno had just taken a step forward, preparing to attack, when suddenly, he saw Oboro raise his arm, and smile, "You two are here to hold me back, right? In other words, there's no need for us to fight... So, why waste your energy?"
"Hmm?"
These words made Zeno and Silva stop at the same time.
"What do you mean?"
The old man asked.
"I never planned to leave at all, and I didn't plan to return to the Feil Shi family's residence..."
"Kid, what tricks are you playing?"
Zeno narrowed his eyes, "You want to deceive me?"
"I'm already here. Even if I leave now, it's too late even if you don't stop me... Isn't that right?"
"..."
"Anyway, your mission is to keep an eye on me. In this way, as long as I'm honest... Wouldn't you easily earn this money?"
Hearing this, Silva looked down at his father.
It was indeed...
Moreover, Oboro seemed to have no desire to resist or fight at all.
"Every second that passes is increasing the credibility of what I said."
After Oboro finished speaking, he actually lay down on the ground again, "The scenery in this place is nice, and the night view at night is even more beautiful..."
Something's wrong!
Zeno gave Silva a look.
Since Oboro didn't plan to fight, then they didn't need to go out of their way to make themselves suffer.
Anyway, they just needed to keep an eye on him.
They couldn't let their guard down.
Immediately after, Silva sat cross-legged on the ground, and his gaze was constantly focused on Oboro.
Zeno walked to another direction.
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