Your Dad Got Beaten and Ran Away, and You Think We Don't Dare Touch You?!

Ian and Kim were operating the Boring Machine.

Like two industrious worker ants, they were constantly digging in the vast underground space.

In front of them.

The Hunter, who was in a state of confusion, acted like a guiding bee, leading the two of them as they continued to dig.

I don't know how much time passed.

Finally, in the underground space, nine pitch-black prisms, seemingly supporting the entire massive Ruins space, were unearthed by the Boring Machine.

As the Boring Machine excavated, more and more scenes of the Ruins were gradually revealed.

Everything looks so magnificent that it's hard to imagine that it was man-made thousands of years ago.

"That's quite a generous gesture..."

"I wonder what those guys wanted to do with all this stuff..."

Ian looked around and spoke calmly, while Kim, who was beside him, seemed to be deep in thought, but hesitated to speak.

In fact, Kim had some of his guesses.

The exact circumstances surrounding the fall of this nation, and even the former Gandor Dynasty, are most likely... inextricably linked to the legendary Dark Continent.

However, he hesitated whether to tell the young man in front of him about the information regarding the Dark Continent.

Although Ian is very strong, it would be a problem if he got access to information about the Dark Continent too early.

Even gold cannot be judged as good or bad.

Of course, he didn't know that Ian might know more about the Dark Continent than he imagined.

Just then...

"Boom!"

A hundred meters away from the Boring Machine, a loud rumbling noise came from a wall.

Ian and Kim exchanged puzzled glances upon hearing the sound.

There are other people!?

The sounds were very dense, getting closer and closer, very fast!

"Bang--"

With a flash of golden light, a section of the rock wall suddenly cracked open, revealing an aged figure.

"Netero!!"

Ian and Kim looked at each other in surprise.

Netero's imposing aura hadn't subsided yet, and his eyes, looking at Ian and King sitting on the Boring Machine, were equally surprised.

He glanced around, and when his gaze fell upon the pillars standing in the vast space, he slowly spoke.

"Finally got through! I didn't expect to see you guys here, Kim and Ian the kid."

"Boom..."

The Boring Machine was driven next to Netero.

The other party glanced at the enormous vehicle, then at the hole he had punched behind him with his honed palm technique, and shook his head.

As expected... I'm getting old...

I often find myself unable to keep up with the way young people think...

"President, it looks like you've found a pillar too."

Kim and Ian peered into the hole behind Netero and, sure enough, saw a dark prism inside.

"That's right, do you know what this thing is? My attacks are no match for it, so I have to find another way out."

Netero also had some questions he wanted to ask.

Kim and Ian shook their heads as well, Kim said calmly.

"We haven't been here long, but we've discovered something unsettling. The big guys in the Gandor Ruins seem to be hypnotized by some kind of entity..."

Upon hearing Kim's words, Netero narrowed his eyes and said in a hoarse voice.

"You mean, there's someone else here besides Sashado?"

Is anyone else okay?

Jin answered seriously.

"With Ian and I handling it, no one else has had any major problems."

After saying that, he seemed to remember something and asked a question.

"President, why did you emerge from that rock wall?"

Netero looked thoughtful and said in a deep voice.

"I was suddenly transported to that space. Judging from your words, it must be the work of that being behind the scenes..."

He looked up at Ian and King and asked.

Have you discovered their purpose?

Ian pointed to the dark prisms standing in the vast space, his eyes slightly cold, and spoke.

"Their purpose is likely these stone pillars standing here; they want us to dig them up and bring them back to the light of day!"

Hearing Ian's words.

Netero glanced at the very conspicuous, jet-black column.

While marveling at its enormous size, they also understood why they were trapped in that space.

It's probably because it's present in the surrounding rock walls.

Even if you don't read it.

Just by looking at the magnificent architecture around him, Netero could imagine how difficult it must have been to build these things.

That's definitely a big investment...

"It seems our enemy is difficult to deal with..."

In fact, so far...

The level of enemies they encountered was beyond what the Hunter Association could handle.

If the incident here is not handled properly, it could pose a great threat to human society.

Even.

From the moment the powerful but unknown "Sashado" left, the situation clearly spiraled out of control.

Netero is already prepared to handle things here.

The report was submitted to V5, and the heads of state of several countries began to discuss and handle it.

Ian was unaware of Netero's thoughts.

However, he had had enough of continuing the game of hide-and-seek with the enemy!

He glanced at Kim, who understood Ian's thoughts and nodded.

Soon, Ian pasted several [Wallpaper Houses ] on a wall.

Under Netero's somewhat surprised gaze, a group of Nen Ability were brought out of the cozy room that seemed out of place with its surroundings.

"President!!"

After Saisitong came out of the Wallpaper House, he saw Netero and couldn't help but shout excitedly.

Previously, Ian and King had arranged for him to stay in the Wallpaper House, taking care of some powerful main Hunters.

But.

The other Hunters and Exorcism Team beside him remained dazed and confused, completely oblivious to the danger.

After nodding to Saisitong Stone, Netero looked at the others and frowned slightly.

"Don't worry, President, I think they'll wake up soon..."

Ian began to speak.

Then, under Netero's somewhat curious gaze, he walked directly to a Black Pillar to the side.

His gaze swept over the ten stone pillars, including the Black Pillar found by Netero.

Calculate their approximate center point location.

He knew.

All their current actions are certainly being observed by someone behind the scenes.

So.

His movements must be swift, leaving the opponent no chance, and must be completed in one smooth motion!

Take away all those stone pillars that the other side values and that stand here!

[Small Light]

A very magical gadget, shaped like a cylindrical flashlight, can shrink the size and weight of objects when illuminated by its light, and restore them to their original size when illuminated again. However, if not continuously illuminated, its effect usually only lasts for a few days.

In Ian's hand, a cylindrical handlamp with a green handle and a blue light cover appeared.

He did not hesitate at all.

Without even informing Netero and Kim, who were standing nearby, he pressed the light button directly.

Soon, a beam of light shot towards the Black Pillar in the distance!

A bizarre scene unfolded.

The Black Pillar, which was originally nearly sixty meters tall, is slowly shrinking!

The solid rock walls that had originally covered it began to loosen and crumble due to its sudden shrinkage!

"Uh... what is this!?"

In an instant, both Netero and King stared wide-eyed, somewhat incredulous at the sudden change before them.

All of this.

It's like the magic pillar supporting the Dragon Palace of the East Sea has encountered the Great Sage Equal to Heaven!

Ian, however, had no time to explain further.

He transformed into a black shadow and swiftly flashed to a Black Pillar that had shrunk to the size of a stick!

Without the slightest hesitation.

With a quick reach, he placed it into the [Gadget Combination Belt].

At the same time, without stopping, he immediately pointed the flashlight at another stone pillar!

One by one, the towering stone pillars on the field were shrunk to the size of a thin stick, and then Ian immediately put them into his belt space.

Meanwhile...

It is located in a secluded space.

The girl who had been quietly floating there frowned, her dark eyes suddenly opened, and a hint of anger appeared on her pretty face as she spoke softly.

"Stop..."

Ancient languages from the Gandor Dynasty flowed from her lips.

The next moment.

The hundreds of Hunters and Exorcism Team who had been brought out of the Wallpaper House seemed to freeze in place, then turned to look at Ian and said in unison.

"Stop!"

This bizarre scene also alerted King and Netero.

Saisitong saw this scene, looking at his comrades who had fought alongside him before, now seemingly being manipulated like puppets, he felt goosebumps all over his body!

"Finally decided to show your face?"

Ian continued using the Small Light, glanced at the remaining five Black Pillars, and then sneered as he surveyed the field.

"Your dad's been chased away, and you're still here? Do you think we won't notice you and won't dare to beat you up?"