A Show of Force

Ian finished speaking.

He then intended to go with Kim, Netero, and the others to investigate the condition of the Ruins.

He didn't care about the Exorcism Team.

Kannari Rin lowered her head slightly, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief as she looked at the hand she had reached out to her. Her eyelids were lowered as if shrouded in shadow.

I... was ignored by a little brat!

At that moment, she felt as if her dignity had been trampled on the ground!

Absolutely outrageous!

However.

Just then...

Ian, who had been walking away, suddenly remembered something, his eyes widened, and he looked back at her as if he had just realized something.

"It's you! Obaasan! The one who called me harassingly!"

"Pfft!"

The double blow was like a sharp arrow piercing through Kannari Rin's heart, and a black hash symbol popped out on her forehead!

His whole being, especially his eyes, seemed to be burning with flames!

"You brat!"

Who are you calling an "Obaasan"?!

Despite being dressed in a smart, modern woman's suit.

But in reality, Kannari Rin's fighting skills were by no means weak. Her clenched fists burned with Nen, and she aimed heavily from top to bottom, trying to smash Ian's head.

The surrounding Exorcism Team looked excited.

"Very good!"

"The team leader is finally going to make a move. Let's teach that brat a lesson for being so arrogant!"

"That brat deserves a beating for speaking rudely to the team leader!"

But.

At that moment, the wind seemed to cease its clamor for a brief instant.

"Hey, you attacked right off the bat? Are all the members of your so-called Exorcism Team so rude?"

A calm voice slowly sounded in Kannari Rin's ear.

"When!?"

Her pupils contracted slightly, her pretty face filled with horror. She couldn't believe that this kid in front of her was stronger than her.

But...

Why is the other person so fast?

Ian, having copied Netero's abilities once again, is incredibly confident!

Go to the toilet again!

He dared to say that not a single person present could fight!

Even though Kannari Rin's Nen is very strong.

But in Ian's opinion, it was nothing special.

The opponent's speed was incredibly slow, like a snail. If he could, he could kill the opponent a hundred times in a few seconds!

Compared to Kim, the opponent's strength was pitifully weak.

"Clatter!"

By the time Kannari Rin realized what was happening, the other person's hand had already shaped into a blade and was positioned perfectly against the back of her head.

"If you dare to move... I'll kill you immediately..."

A childish, indifferent voice came from behind her head, and the Killing Intent, learned from the Zoldyck Family clan, erupted at that moment.

Enveloped by Malice, Kannari Rin's delicate body tensed.

She dared not move at all, her back soaked in cold sweat!

"Hey, what are you doing, kid!"

"Let go of Group Leader Kannari Rin!"

The surrounding Exorcism Team, seeing their captain attacked, were filled with righteous indignation and were about to rush up to attack Ian.

"Well, it was just a joke... Group Leader Kannari Rin, you weren't scared, were you...?"

To everyone's surprise, a smile suddenly bloomed on Ian's previously indifferent face, and he said softly with a smile.

"I don't have any other hobbies, I just like to act. For example, I was just imitating one of my assassin friends, and that's how he greets people."

As he spoke.

He glanced at the furious Exorcism Team beside him, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Besides, Netero is there..."

"You guys don't actually think I'm going to lay a hand on your captain, do you? No way... No one really thinks anyone would dare to act recklessly in front of the Hunter Guild Master, right?"

"Wouldn't someone who does that be incredibly audacious!?"

Upon hearing Ian's words, the Exorcism Team bewildered glances.

Kannari Rin, however, sneered.

"What a joke..."

"I never imagined someone so young would possess such skills..."

She turned her head and gave Ian a cold glance with her beautiful eyes.

"Since you possess such strength, then... I hope you can resolve the problem here smoothly!"

Ian simply smiled at this.

"Put your guns away, aren't you ashamed...?"

She spoke coldly to her teammates.

"Forehead..."

The team members were speechless; they were only so nervous because they saw their captain being threatened.

"Snort!"

After venting her frustration, Team Leader Kannari Rin walked ahead on her own, without waiting for Kim and Netero.

Ian shook his head.

He wouldn't pay any attention to this neurotic woman.

Even if she's beautiful, she's just a foolish woman with no knowledge.

Kim and Netero remained silent on the matter, observing from the sidelines.

"What's wrong with this guy? And what's the Exorcism Team for?"

Ian asked Kim in a low voice.

"I'm not sure either. They're probably a special operations team belonging to V5, but... Netero specifically warned us to avoid dealing with them if possible. They seem like a very troublesome bunch."

Hearing his words, Ian nodded thoughtfully.

"Indeed, she seems very difficult to get along with..."

The two spoke softly.

But everyone around, especially those with poor hearing, had already heard it!

The Exorcism Team, especially, were so eager to rush up and shoot the two men.

As for Kannari Rin, she walked forward while calming her still-frightened emotions.

Even now, her legs still felt a little weak.

That murderous aura, that speed that was impossible to react to...

This kid's strength is simply unbelievable!

How did he manage to do that!?

Do geniuses really exist...? Damn it... what about all my efforts...?

Thinking of this, she clenched her fists, looking as if she couldn't accept the objective reality.

Soon.

The group returned to the entrance of the Ruins cave.

Along the way, Kim told Ian about the monster inside the cave. He knew that the kid's gadgets could solve the problem here.

After listening, Ian's expression became conflicted, and he spoke.

"So... it's because of those Black Talisman Insects and Malice Crystals that your exploration was restricted?"

He sighed, rubbing his forehead.

"How should I put it... you're just too useless..."

Upon hearing his words, Jin's lips twitched.

Okay, okay... if you're so good, you do it...

"I'll give it a try first. Those monsters you described sound pretty formidable..."

Ian shook his head, then casually reached into his pocket.

The next moment.

A total of 10 red Toy Soldiers had appeared in his palm.

The Hunters and Exorcism Team around him were all observing his actions, and they were all stunned when they saw what happened.

Ian didn't seem to care and simply spoke calmly.

"Go, eliminate the monsters in the cave, including... those Black Talisman Insects... If you don't have a chance, come back."

"Order received!"

The next moment.

Ten red soldiers bowed to him, then staggered into the cave.

"Is this really possible...?" Jin asked, somewhat curious.

"I don't know either, let's try it first, just in case..." Ian said seriously, arms crossed.

Jin hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"I wanted to ask you this as soon as I saw you: what's that hat you're wearing?"

In response, Ian's face darkened, and he remained expressionless.

"Personal confidential, no comment!"

Jin Weiwei clicked her tongue in amazement.

Meanwhile, the Hunters nearby were speculating whether the Nen Ability figures Ian had just sent into the cave would be effective.

After all... that little thing really doesn't look very impressive.

Not long after!

"Boom boom--"

Inside the cave, the sounds of explosions and gunfire erupted one after another. Everyone was horrified. What... what was going on?

Did those little soldiers do it?

A moment later, Ian's expression changed; he realized he had lost contact with the soldier figurine...

Clearly, they perished!

But.

Since they haven't returned, it means their attack was effective...

"What's wrong?" Jin noticed the change in his expression and couldn't help but ask.

"My soldiers were destroyed by monsters..." Ian began calmly.

"Ah... I'm really sorry..." Jin felt a little ashamed, after all, it was because of his invitation that the other party lost their Nen Ability item.

But he hadn't finished speaking.

Then Ian began rummaging through his pockets, pulling out tiny soldier figures, ten at a time.

He took out several hundred Toy Soldiers before stopping and looking at Jin with a puzzled expression.

What did you just say?

Jin stared at the Toy Army scattered all over the ground, speechless for a moment.

Ian, however, didn't seem to care and calmly replied.

"The Toy Soldiers' attack should have worked."

"However, I'm not sure if it's due to the artillery or something else, but at least the Black Talisman Insects you mentioned can be eliminated."

"Let's see what happens next!"

As before, he gave the Toy Soldiers orders to rush into the cave entrance of the Ruins once again.

He now has at least tens of thousands of Toy Soldiers in his possession, after being Copying Mirror.

Only a few hundred bodies, a drop in the ocean...

A short while later.

The ground inside was shaking violently; it was as if the house was being demolished.

The Hunters exchanged bewildered glances, and even Kannari Rin frowned, her face filled with suspicion.

No way...

What exactly did that brat's Toy Soldiers do!?

Soon, they saw it...