Hey, Don't Underestimate Me!!

"Buzz--"

Withered fingers, blazing white light spots, rapidly expanding and then contracting, lingered around the fingertips of the mummified corpse.

"It's... a human..."

He seemed unsurprised, and his use of ancient language revealed a complex tone.

Then.

Then he slowly started walking forward.

Even human Nen users from later generations wouldn't be unusual to him.

As a former king.

He witnessed too much, experienced too much, and bore too much.

Now, all he hopes to do is to find what he once lost.

Inside the sloping upward Passageway in front of them, a dim lamp continued to burn.

Behind him.

Countless eerie shadows follow their king, vowing to restore the light of day.

And at this very moment.

For a moment, the passageway fell silent.

Whether it was Netero, or King, Mizaistom, Knov, Kannari Rin, and all the Hunters and Exorcism Team, they all felt it in that instant.

"Hiss..."

Ian gasped, his pupils contracted, and he looked down at himself in disbelief.

It wasn't just him.

Everyone around did the same thing at the same time.

"What... what was that?!" One of the less skilled Hunters was stunned and asked in confusion.

"Sure enough, it wasn't my imagination. That feeling... it must be someone releasing a circular probe..." A Hunter's hair stood on end, his face filled with horror as he stared at the rocky ground beneath his feet.

"Are you kidding me!"

"That aura... just feeling it sends chills down my spine. Could it be an enemy still alive in these Ruins?"

Knov's eyes widened, and he pushed up his glasses, trying to hide his inner panic.

A fine layer of cold sweat had already appeared on his forehead.

"This is astonishing. The amount of energy and the range of the circle, I estimate, exceed three kilometers. Is this something a human could do?" Mizaistom muttered to himself, his face somewhat grim.

"Chairman?" Kim's expression turned serious as he glanced at Netero beside him.

Netero nodded, a serious expression also appearing on his face, staring into the deep passage ahead, and said in a hoarse voice.

"It seems we've truly stumbled upon an extraordinary Ancient Ruins this time..."

"Even I, an old man, am somewhat unsure what kind of formidable enemy we will face on this journey..."

He glanced sideways at Jin beside him, a slight smile playing on his lips. His face showed no fear, only the excitement of encountering prey, and he chuckled.

"To be honest, even I got goosebumps. That fluctuation of thought was incredibly strong!"

Upon hearing Netero's words, King fell silent.

For Netero to admit that the opponent was strong shows how powerful the enemy was...

At this moment, he...

On the contrary, we are fortunate that the Hunter Association and the Exorcism Team got involved.

If he only relied on his initial idea of using "Dark Sonata" to seal this Ruins...

Once a crisis erupts here.

He could imagine that the entire Gogar Kingdom would be wiped out, and even Egina would... be unable to escape!

When I think about that...

Jin felt a lingering fear.

This is not an exaggeration.

That immeasurable and terrifying power of thought sent chills down one's spine.

Kannari Rin's pupils were as small as pinpoints, and the surrounding Exorcism Team also stopped firing, huddling together tightly.

"Kanna Group Leader! What was that Nen just now?"

A captain who was loyal to Kannari Rin immediately stepped forward to inquire.

The moment that surge of Nen descended, it almost suffocated him; the immense power of that energy seemed beyond the capabilities of any human being!

"Should we... should we evacuate? The situation here is too dangerous. If we stay here, I'm afraid... I'm afraid something bad will happen!"

Exorcism Team, though still concerned about his reputation, couldn't bring himself to say he wanted to desert.

However, letting them continue exploring would be tantamount to playing with their lives.

They've sealed away at least eight or ten Nen Ability items, explored Ruins, and eliminated Malice before. When have they ever encountered such a terrifying aura?

It was almost as if I was about to be swallowed whole by that Nen.

I was terrified almost instantly!

Ordinary human beings.

If you were to face a tiger bare-handed, you would freeze, be afraid, stop in your tracks, and be eaten...

For Nen user, facing an enemy whose strength has clearly surpassed imagination and is terrifying, is no different from an ordinary person facing a tiger...

If you don't run while you still can, you won't be able to walk anymore.

Even now, Kannari Rin's heart is still pounding.

That astonishing aura terrified her, and she wanted to run away!

But when she caught a glimpse of the old man with an excited smile, of Jin with a solemn expression, and of that wretched brat standing quietly in place without running away...

How could she say such a thing?!

"Hateful!"

"Don't forget what our duty is! If you want to run away when faced with danger, and if you can't even overcome this basic fear, how can we protect the safety of the V5 members and their people!"

Upon hearing Kannari Rin's angry words, the captain's face stiffened.

Hey... team leader... there's no V5 leader right now...

If this continues, it'll really be a matter of life and death...

"Everyone, follow Netero closely! From now on, we must hold firm and not retreat!"

Although she was aware of what her team members were thinking.

However, she was also an idealist, and at this moment, she tried her best to overcome her fear and gave a deep command.

"Yes!"

The captain had no choice but to obey orders, as he could not disobey them.

And at this very moment.

Ian had already focused his mind on the 4D Pocket, ready to pull out the Anywhere Door at any moment and make a getaway.

That's absolutely outrageous!

Just now, the overwhelming surge of Nen was beyond his imagination.

Just for that one instant.

He had realized that the enemy they were about to face... was a terrifying being no less powerful than the Meruem.

This level of enemy.

In just one encounter, before you even have a chance to react, you could be killed. This is no joke.

Let's stay here.

Not only is it easy to lose your life, but it's also completely pointless...

As for the problems here, let V5 solve them; they think they're pretty good anyway.

But.

The moment he took out the pink Anywhere Door, Jin's figure appeared in front of him.

Ian stiffened, his face slightly embarrassed, but he still spoke quietly.

"Good luck next, my friend."

Upon hearing Ian's words...

Jin panicked and quickly grabbed Ian's arm.

"Hey, Ian, are you really going to leave at a time like this?"

Ian glanced at the stares around him, his face suddenly filled with righteous indignation. He struggled to break free from Jin while speaking eloquently.

What are you talking about!?

"I'm only going to prepare strategic weapons for you. The enemy is very powerful, and without sufficient firepower support, it will be difficult to defeat them!"

Jin clung tightly to his arm, staring intently at his face.

"Ian, I know your abilities. You really can't leave this time. Netero and I both need you!"

At this time.

Netero also turned his gaze in this direction.

Although Ian was thick-skinned, he wasn't that thick-skinned, and he sighed softly.

"Sigh, Jin, you're overthinking it..."

"I won't leave alone. The enemy is very strong. Why don't we evacuate this cave together first and then think of a solution later?"

As he spoke, he first put away the [Anywhere Door].

After all, this [Anywhere Door] is no different from an ordinary wooden door and is easily damaged. He was afraid that Jin would lose his mind and do something impulsive.

Without hesitation, under Jin's unexpected gaze, he first took out a [Disaster-Repelling Sticker] and stuck it on his body.

He felt a little relieved after finishing that.

The enemy might suddenly appear at any time, so I'll have a life-saving sticker to protect my life first.

Then he took out the [Nonliving Hypnosis Loudspeaker] and spoke to Jin.

"You've probably seen this tool before, right? I can make a few cars. Let's get out of the cave as soon as possible and discuss how to solve this problem."

At this point, fearing that Jin might disagree, he quickly called out to Kannari Rin who was standing to the side.

"Hey, Group Leader Kannari Rin, tell your team members, let's get out of here by car..."

"But..." Jin hesitated.

"No buts..." Ian stared at him intently and said.

"You don't understand what that Nen means, do you?"

"All of us here are probably no match for that level of monster. Don't even dream about it; we can't defeat it right now!"

Kim slowly released Ian's arm, his eyes serious.

"Ian, if your faith disappears, there will truly be no chance..."

"In short, Gratitude your help this time, and I will continue to move forward..."

Ian frowned.

At that moment, Netero also arrived.

The old man showed no sign of panic; instead, a smile played on his lips, as if he were only pleased. He winked at Ian.

"Little Ian, the path to strength is to constantly challenge your fears. No matter what, always remember that."

He did not try to persuade Ian to stay.

Instead, as an elder who had reached the pinnacle, he offered a piece of advice.

They watched as the two turned and walked into the cave.

Ian glanced around again. Although everyone around him was clearly terrified, not a single Hunter was shouting that they wanted to quit. He couldn't help but sigh helplessly.

"Seriously... I can't stand you guys..."

"Boom--"

The next moment, he reached into his pocket.

In an instant, a Steel Behemoth grew larger in the wind, settled on the ground, and looked down ahead.

"You're all just troublemakers, yet I have to go along with your nonsense..."

"Hey, Kim, President, you guys... don't underestimate us!"

Hearing the voice behind him, Jin turned around.

His eyes lit up when he saw the gun emplacement.