Not to mention that when Milluki actually put his brain to work, he could be genuinely useful. For example, the newest internet intelligence search system he had built and organized for the Zoldyck family had made it vastly more convenient for them to carry out their jobs.
And now Milluki was following Roy into what was said to be the most dangerous game in the world. No one knew what he would end up becoming by the time this was all over.
…
On the outskirts of Antokiba.
Bisky blushed as she stared at Roy with burning eyes.
"How in the world did you build such a perfectly proportioned body?! I've traveled across the Six Continents for decades, and I've never once seen such a dazzling jewel! This isn't even rough stone anymore—this is a supreme masterpiece bestowed by heaven itself!"
Stars sparkled in Bisky's eyes.
"No, wait. His physique looks incredible and fits the golden ratio, but what if he's all looks and no substance? I have to take that possibility into account too."
Several thoughts flashed through Bisky's mind in an instant.
Roy also walked over with Gon and the others, looking at her with a gentle smile.
And when Bisky saw those eyes, her heart began pounding wildly. The light in them felt as if it was about to melt her completely.
"Hello~" a warm voice sounded beside her ear.
"Y-you… hello!" Bisky shyly covered her face, but if one looked closely, there was still a tiny gap between her fingers.
And the angle of her body was still held in a defensive stance.
That was the mark of excellent combat habits forged through decades of hardship.
Roy naturally saw that too, and the corner of his lips lifted into a smile.
Putting strength aside for the moment, just in terms of physical conditioning, combat experience, and awareness, she stood among the absolute best in the world.
And as for her mastery and understanding of Nen, as well as her talent for teaching others, she was even more exceptional.
Just like the old master archetypes in adventure stories who saw a gifted protagonist and could not resist taking them in as a disciple, Bisky also saw people as rough stones.
Those who could withstand polishing, and who would shine brilliantly once refined, were all Bisky's targets.
If there were a ranking of anime masters and teachers, Roy felt Bisky could absolutely place in the top five.
So, looking at Bisky's delicate appearance, Roy gradually put away his smile, straightened his face, and said in a deep voice, "Then, senpai, why exactly have you been following us young people around?"
"S-senpai?!" Gon and Killua were both completely dumbfounded.
But when Milluki heard Roy say that, his tiny eyes widened. He carefully looked Bisky up and down, then shuddered, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and muttered, "I was wondering why she felt so strange. Senpai, huh? She must be pretty old~"
Having ogled countless women online, the second brother had also managed to notice a few clues. That only made him admire Roy even more.
"As expected of Roy-aniki! He saw through her disguise with a single glance. Looks like I really still have a lot to learn!"
The moment Bisky heard Roy's words, her body immediately stiffened.
"S-senpai~? What are you talking about? I'm just a weak little gir…" Bisky had originally wanted to keep pretending, but when she met Roy's calm gaze, even her voice gradually sank back down.
"How did you figure it out?"
When she said that, her voice had already returned to normal, and she was no longer acting coy. In that instant, her entire aura seemed to undergo a tremendous change.
"Th-this is…?"
Even someone as straightforward as Gon could sense that the atmosphere had suddenly become wrong, let alone Killua and Milluki, who had already fully prepared themselves for defense.
"How did I figure it out? Very simple. No matter how much someone hides or beautifies their muscles, there will always be traces. Besides, these eyes of mine can see things other people can't~"
Roy casually made Atobe Keigo's signature pose from The Prince of Tennis, which made Bisky's girlish heart skip another beat yet again.
"So that's how it is? A Nen ability that lets him see things others can't? But if that kind of Nen ability works, then there should be some kind of condition needed to activate it. But aside from calling me senpai, he hasn't done anything else. So what's the condition? Or is he bluffing, and it isn't that kind of Nen ability at all?"
Then, in the same tone as before, she said, "So then, can you see my real age and my true strength too?"
The question sounded perfectly steady on the surface, but for some reason, Roy felt a terrifying killing intent hidden behind it. If he answered badly, a fist like a sledgehammer was probably going to come smashing over.
Was a girl's age really such a forbidden topic?
Roy looked at the faint danger lurking deep within Bisky's eyes and could not help but let out a breath.
He coughed dryly.
"Ahem, senpai. I can tell from your build and the way you move that there are traces of Shingen-ryu Kung Fu in your style. And if I connect that with the legends surrounding the Hunter Association, plus your appearance and the way you dress, then it becomes very easy to guess your identity."
"Legends in the Hunter Association? My identity?!" This time, Bisky was truly surprised.
She was already fifty-seven years old. Even within the Hunter Association, she belonged to the older generation. Aside from old monsters like Netero and the rest, hardly anyone still knew much about her.
And since she rarely stayed around the Hunter Association and had basically never dealt with the current crowd there, there should have been even fewer people in the Association who knew she existed.
So how exactly had this exquisite jewel—no, this elegant, handsome, young, noble-looking beautiful man learned about her situation, and even known her identity?
"Bisky Krueger. A Double-Star Stone Hunter of the Hunter Association. Female. A master of Shingen-ryu. On the outside, you look like a cute little girl, but in reality you're actually a… ahem. Normally, you show people that cute little girl appearance, but when you fight, you sometimes revert to your true form."
Roy stopped at just that and did not elaborate any further on Bisky's information.
But even that alone was enough to make Bisky's expression turn grave.
"This guy really does know my information. More importantly, he was clearly about to say my real age just now! He really does know my real age!"
(End of Chapter)
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