A Terrifying Possibility

"The monster... has been dealt with!"

A covert operations command center located in the heart of Lusen, a V5 country.

When the video recorded on a distant battlefield was transmitted back, everyone who saw it was extremely excited.

Inside the white hall, on a huge screen.

The transmitted image showed a group of exhausted soldiers from V5 sitting slumped in the Forest.

Although it was a bit of a mess.

But... no one would consider these soldiers to be a group of defeated soldiers.

The soldiers dispatched by V5 displayed unwavering courage and skill in using new combat armor and weapons when facing the monster that terrified the world, which was enough to draw global attention.

"Clap clap!"

Among those present were some soldiers who had served in the military, and some even stood up to applaud.

Only they know.

Faced with an enemy that is almost invincible, a unit can only exert a fraction of its combat power.

On the screen, the unit's performance clearly earned their approval.

The hall was filled with white buildings, and the attendees were all heads of key departments from various V5 countries.

Humanity's greatest source of pride may not be its technological exploration.

Rather, it is an organizational structure that is vastly different from that of other organisms.

It is precisely through this interconnected, network-like organizational structure that countless things are driven forward.

The best among them are called politicians.

Of course, including Kannari Rin, she was just one member of this bloated and massive organizational structure.

"It actually... successfully..."

Kannari Rin was also somewhat unsettled. When she witnessed the terrifying power displayed by the monster Sashado, she couldn't help but feel fortunate to have survived its clutches.

Perhaps... it was thanks to that boy named Ian that we were able to survive the clutches of that monster...

That's what she was thinking.

However, upon witnessing the V5 army using various terrifying new weapons to wipe out Sashado, she couldn't help but marvel at the power of humanity... no... it should be said that V5 was incredibly strong.

As the leader of the Exorcism Team, she has encountered and handled various tricky Nen Ability -related accidents, which gives her a deeper understanding of this.

The dense and powerful barrage was enough to extinguish any fear of the eerie.

V5 demonstrates this very point to the world.

Kannari Rin's understanding of this is quite complex. As a Nen user with mediocre talent, on one hand, she possesses "talent" far exceeding that of ordinary people.

On the other hand, compared to true Nen users, she relies more on various Nen Ability tools and the technology developed by V5 to enhance the Nen users like herself.

She knew it perfectly well.

I could never be a Nen Ability genius like Ian, whose talent in the wonders of Nen was simply undeniable.

It's like a piece of dazzling gold thrown into dark volcanic rock; its brilliance is visible to everyone.

And now... even this once "proud" symbol of identity bestowed upon Nen users seems to be disappearing.

Compared to ordinary Nen users.

Being within the intricate organizational structure of V5, Kannari Rin naturally had many more thoughts to consider.

It's clear that V5's newly developed weapons are capable of destroying even the terrifying Sashado.

The V5's display of these features is a way of telling the world about the strength of their nation.

Even an ordinary person, as long as they wield their sophisticated weapons, can defeat terrifying monsters.

This will undoubtedly spark a new round of arms race, giving ordinary people more opportunities and prompting other countries to increase their investment in weapons development.

For those with Nen user, however, the future seems bleak.

"Our country is truly powerful..."

Beside Kannari Rin, Wilson, the Exorcism Xie Group, said something in a complicated tone.

It's unclear whether he was genuinely praising the terror of those weapons and equipment, or whether he was worried about his own future.

After all... he faced the same problem as Kannari Rin.

Located at the very front of the seating area.

Akaru, the white-haired director of the Operations Center, the Institute for the Study of Abnormal Affairs, and the Weapons Development Center, breathed a slight sigh of relief and said in a slightly hoarse voice.

"The performance of several weapon models is quite good, and the casualty rate among soldiers is not high... It seems that the direction we have chosen in recent years has been correct. What do you think, Berudo?"

Beside him, a slightly chubby, unkempt young man tugged at the collar of his white shirt, his face expressionless and not optimistic.

After hearing what the rather elderly Akaru said, he adjusted his glasses and said in a deep voice.

"Teacher Akaru, I think it's better not to be too happy yet..."

Upon hearing the fat youth's words, Akaru was taken aback, then his expression turned serious. He still held his opinion of this lazy disciple beside him, who possessed a high level of intelligence.

Seeing that the other person seemed to have other ideas, he couldn't help but ask.

"What's wrong, Berudo? Do you think something's wrong?"

Berudo pulled out a bag of candy from somewhere on his person, tore it open, and poured it into his mouth. As he chewed, he spoke calmly.

"The result went too smoothly..."

Upon hearing his words, Akaru was taken aback, only to hear him continue.

"Based on the data provided by the Hunter Association president from Beigeluosai's side, combined with the intelligence provided by Kannari Rin and the others, my analysis of the battle results is..."

"Our ammunition is exhausted, all our soldiers are dead, and that monster named Sashado is estimated to be between 75% and 80% damaged..."

Upon hearing Berudo's words, Akaru's pupils contracted, and he exclaimed in astonishment.

"You mean... even with the most advanced weapons we sent out, we still couldn't kill that monster!?"

Berudo scratched his greasy, disheveled hair and said helplessly.

"So, from the very beginning, I felt this plan was hopeless..."

"While I understand the higher-ups' intention to deter other countries that are eager to act, disregarding the facts will inevitably backfire..."

"In my calculations, the gap between the two sides is enormous."

"Especially after witnessing the strange abilities that monster displayed, I became even more convinced that my calculations were correct."

Upon hearing his words, for some reason, Akaru did not simply doubt the other person's words, but instead offered words of comfort.

"But... the current result is that the monster has disappeared, hasn't it?"

"Perhaps the enemy underestimated the power of our weapons?"

It's unclear whether he was trying to convince himself or Berudo with those words.

Berudo chewed the candy in his mouth, swallowed it forcefully, glanced at his teacher, and shook his head.

"If the opponent is indeed a king resurrected from ancient times with rich experience in warfare, I don't think he would make such a rash mistake."

"So far, the other party hasn't shown any strong aggressive attitude, which is what puzzles me the most..."

Is it possible that... the other person isn't dead...?

"Nen Abilities are so amazing; whether it's creating clones, hiding, or feigning death, there's always a way to avoid those direct, unpredictable attacks..."

"My current worry is that monster... might suddenly come to life, and then these soldiers will be..."

Berudo did not continue speaking, but his gaze towards the screen revealed a hint of pity, as if he had already foreshadowed the deaths of these soldiers.

Upon hearing his disciple's words, Akaru's expression turned extremely grim, his previous composure vanishing.

In that instant, he seemed to have thought of something...

In the final moments before the monster was destroyed by the "Seismic Mine Bomb," a trace of coldness and silence lingered in its eyes.