Hunter x Hunter: Checking In for a Four-Dimensional Pocket
Chapter 296

A Shocking Journey to Ejin City

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The meeting with Egina was somewhat unexpected for Younian.

In short, after making contact with the other party.

Even Younian had to admit that the princess who was originally the least noticeable member of the royal family had now grown into a young queen.

Even though the other person was a woman, and a pregnant woman at that.

Throughout their conversation and demeanor, the other person exuded a subtle sense of assertiveness and confidence, and of course... also possessed considerable poise.

The confidence that lies deep within cannot be concealed.

Although it's unclear what Princess Egina's reliance is...

But Younian could sense the other party's confident attitude.

It's no wonder that exaggerated praises of Princess Egina circulated both among the common people and in the palace; with such an aura, it's no wonder this outcome occurred.

Younian firmly believes that the eyes of wisdom cannot lie.

In Younian's view, Egina's words were very persuasive.

Younian didn't know about the others.

But he himself was so easily fooled into agreeing to be the housekeeper for the other party's child, whose gender was still unknown...

Thus, they boarded the airship bound for that legendary land that had broken free from the kingdom's control.

"Buzz..."

In the sky, the airship bound for Varo City was moving forward, Younian pulled himself out of his thoughts.

The airship service to Ejin City had long since ceased operation.

To get to that city, you have to go via the nearby city of Varo City and then take a bus there.

This is... the first task Princess Egina has entrusted to him.

God knows how he ever agreed to that.

After all, that city was a place that everyone in the kingdom avoided like the plague.

Perhaps it was the sense of shame she felt for switching allegiance from the First Prince to Princess Egina, or perhaps it was a desire to see for herself what was going on in the city where the anomaly had occurred.

In conclusion

He was incredibly surprised when he first learned that Princess Egina had a connection with that god-like, powerful young man from that forbidden land.

"Elena, Princess Egina told me that you once saw that boy from Ejin City?"

Aboard the airship, Younian asked the valiant woman seated ahead of him.

This is Princess Egina's bodyguard, who is said to be a special ability user and has seen the target he is about to visit.

Younian was aware of the existence of people like them, so she wasn't surprised.

Upon hearing Younian's question, Elena stiffened slightly.

At that moment, she seemed to recall some unpleasant memories. Her delicate, rather spirited face paled slightly, and she swallowed, seemingly feeling nauseous. She mumbled something in her voice.

"I've seen... I've met..."

"Younian asked curiously."

"Do you think he's easy to deal with? Is there anything we should be aware of on this trip...?"

Upon hearing the question, Elena hesitated for a moment, carefully recalled her previous experiences, sighed, and spoke softly.

"If I had to say, the other party is quite easy to talk to..."

"That guy may seem cold on the outside, but he's actually quite kind at heart. The only thing we need to be wary of is his companions."

"Were your companions... those people who appeared on TV back then?"

Younian's eyes widened slightly, somewhat surprised.

After a slight hesitation, Elena nodded.

"That's right..."

The video that was broadcast around the world a few days ago was naturally seen by them in Gugurian.

It has to be said.

Both the inhuman monster Sashado and Ian's ability to control giants deeply shocked them.

They simply belong to a different dimension than ordinary humans like them.

When I think about that...

Younian felt a growing sense of unease about his upcoming trip.

The airship was always slow, and it took them two whole days and two nights to reach Varo City, before they had to transfer to another vehicle to reach Ejin City.

The driver of this vehicle usually transported goods between Varo City and Ejin City, and it wouldn't hurt to give them a ride after paying them a certain Jenny of money.

In the car, the driver was also very healthy, frequently glancing at the two of them through the rearview mirror and smiling.

"Do you two also wish to enter the City of Miracles?"

Upon hearing this, Younian and Elena were taken aback. Although they knew that strange phenomena had occurred around Ejin City, they had no specific information about what exactly had happened there.

Upon hearing what the driver said, he couldn't help but ask in confusion.

"City of Miracles?"

"Isn't that right?" The driver was taken aback, scratched his head, and chuckled sheepishly.

"I thought you were like everyone else who was drawn here, looking for treasure in the City of Miracles!"

"Actually, all of this is a waste of Kung Fu Hustle..."

"Although many urban buildings have suddenly appeared on this Gobi Desert, these buildings are not some City of Miracles, nor are they unclaimed property; people actually live there..."

At this point, the driver, who was clearly driving, still looked around and lowered his voice.

"People from the Congo Republic live there! These cities are from the Congo Republic!"

Upon hearing this...

Both Younian and Elena's pupils contracted; neither could believe it was real!

"Hey driver, are you kidding me?"

"The Congo Republic... but it's thousands of kilometers away from us, how could it possibly have come here!?"

Younian couldn't help but question it.

The driver was clearly displeased after being questioned; his expression changed, and he glanced at Younian in the rearview mirror, sneering.

"You think I'm lying!?"

"I've personally spoken with the people who live there, and this is nothing unusual, don't be so surprised!!"

"Once you get to Ejin City, you'll find that nothing is impossible in this world!"

As he said this, he couldn't help but sigh.

"It's a pity my family is in Varo City. I'm planning to move to Ejin City in two more years; it's... truly a magical place..."

"Oh, is there anything magical about that place?"

Hearing this, Younian became curious and wanted to hear what the driver had to say.

However, the driver remained silent, only smiling slightly.

"Anyway, that's where you're headed. You'll see when you get there. In short, as long as you remember not to cause trouble in that city, you can live very comfortably."

"Thanks to the emergence of Ejin City, the security situation in our Varo City has also improved significantly..."

"I wouldn't dare take you down this road before. There are more bandits than rabbits along the way; they might be lurking in some corner, suddenly jumping out to ambush you!"

Things are different now than they were in the past...

"I'm so glad... my life has changed like this!"

Upon hearing his words, Younian and Elena exchanged a glance.

The two were still reeling from the shock they had just experienced.

No matter how hard they tried, they couldn't understand... what was this City of Miracles all about? How could a city from Congo possibly appear here?

But.

They quickly came to believe it...

The road is straight and wide, surrounded by a desert resembling the Gobi Desert.

As we approached Ejin City, it was visible to the naked eye, further away.

In the air thick with yellow sand, the ground was scorching hot, and in the distance, amidst the slightly shimmering air, stood towering skyscrapers, forming a vast city.

Although neither Younian nor Elena had ever been to the Congo Republic, nor had they ever visited Ejin City more than a few times.

But it can still be identified immediately.

This city, with its architectural style so different from that of the Gogar Kingdom... may have once belonged to the Congo Republic.

For a moment, both of them fell silent.

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