Even Standing Beside Him Is a Test!

"Father..."

In the cold room, Illumi stared blankly at Silva's bandaged hands.

This is the first time he has done so since birth.

This was the first time I saw my father injured.

The chubby boy beside him hid tightly behind him, turning his head away.

Even though the wound had been bandaged, he still couldn't bear to look directly at those hands.

"Yes, Illumi, Milluki, you're here."

Silva remained calm, seemingly unconcerned about his injuries, while Kikyo, sitting beside him, gently rubbed his abdomen and scolded the two children.

"What are you all standing there for? Come and see your father!"

"Honestly... you two are both grown up now, you should be working harder..."

"If you could inherit..."

Before she could finish speaking, Silva stopped her with a cold look, and she could only mutter something.

"This is also the fault of your father-in-law. He shouldn't have sent you there at all. You didn't gather any intelligence, so of course it was easy for you to make a mistake..."

Despite his bandaged hand, Silva gently touched his forehead.

Since Kikyo became pregnant, things have become a bit more secretive...

Moreover, her attitude towards her other two children seemed to worsen as she became pregnant.

As a husband.

Faced with his pregnant wife and silent child, he didn't know what to say.

Milluki somewhat indignant.

He wanted to tell his mother loudly that his older brother was working very hard!

But he didn't dare, for fear of getting beaten up.

His mother really beat him to a pulp...

Illumi, however, was already used to his mother's attitude, and his face showed no extra expression.

"Father, have you achieved the mission objective?"

He asked indifferently.

Although he asked the question, he was already prepared.

Since Father has already paid such a high price, he should be able to complete the mission successfully.

After all...

My father is the head of the Zoldyck Family...

Strictly speaking, this is not a family task.

"However, I didn't actually defeat them. On the contrary, I was lucky enough to escape with my life and was spared, which allowed me to return to my family..."

Silva spoke calmly, offering no defense for himself.

Illumi nodded thoughtfully.

Hmm... that's more like it...

Etc!!

His expression froze, and a rare look of shock appeared on his usually expressionless face, his eyes widening!

"Father, are you saying you were defeated!?" x2

Even Milluki, standing to the side, was completely shocked!

This is an invincible father!

How could I possibly be defeated!?

This moment.

In the hearts of the two children, it was as if a towering giant had suddenly collapsed—a massive earthquake that shattered their faith!

"What are you two silly children talking about? Your father only did that because he didn't gather enough information beforehand..."

Kikyo gritted his teeth, clenched his white fist, and was about to strike the two children on the head when Silva stopped him.

"Don't try to excuse me..."

His gaze fell on the two children who were staring intently at him. He seemed to hesitate about how to begin, then paused for a moment before speaking seriously.

"I did lose, not because I underestimated my opponent or lacked intelligence, as your mother said."

"Given Milluki's young age, there are some things that cannot be revealed, but Illumi, you should know that in such battles, a lack of information is inevitable, and that is not an excuse for defeat."

"And... the people who defeated me were just a bunch of kids your age..."

Originally, upon hearing what my father said...

Illumi already understood that the enemy was a group of Nen users, but he couldn't reveal this to Milluki at this moment.

But the moment Silva finished speaking, he froze!

He was almost out of control, his Nen uncontrollably surging forth, his dark pupils staring straight at Silva, and he shouted loudly.

"How is that possible!?"

On the field, Silva could feel the cold Nen aura. Silva frowned.

"Illumi, control yourself!"

Illumi looked down and saw his younger brother, who was trembling like a quail in fear. He calmed down a little and his Nen dissipated, but his chest was still expanding rapidly!

Clearly, this news was significant for him!

It's no less than an 8.0 magnitude earthquake!

He accepted that he hadn't inherited his father's silver hair, nor the talent of the Assassin Family!

In his eyes.

The Zoldyck Family have already reached the pinnacle of humanity!

He trained relentlessly, striving to catch up with his father's footsteps even without top-tier talent!

But now he hears that his father has been defeated?

How could he possibly accept a group of children his own age?!

What does his asceticism amount to?

What does his desperate pursuit even matter!?

Just how weak is he!?

Silva saw through Illumi's thoughts at a glance and said in a low voice.

"Illumi, you are already good enough, don't try to compare yourself to him!"

"Among those teenagers, one child possessed the potential to reach the summit..."

"Perhaps in a few years, you'll find out..."

"A guy like that is destined for greatness!"

"His existence is also a test for your generation. He will inevitably bring about tremendous changes in this era, and our clan will only go further if we can stand by his side..."

"Father..."

Illumi somewhat confused and disappointed.

He never imagined that such words would come from his own father.

What kind of person is this?

To receive such high praise from my father!?

"I see..."

Illumi lowered his head; at that moment, he understood his father's meaning.

His father did not place any hope in him...

In his father's eyes.

I'm just a supporting character, someone whose mere presence beside "the other" is enough...

Illumi's face returned to its previous expressionless state; what he was thinking remained a mystery.

And he listened to Silva's conversation with his brother.

A certain chubby boy, however, perked up his ears.

He had secretly made up his mind to help his Illumi and see what qualifications the other person had to be so highly regarded by their father!

They're about the same age as us, aren't they!?

The next day.

A chubby Zoldyck Family boy, carrying a bundle, used clumsy Dark Step to leave Kukuroo Mountain.

Unbeknownst to him, his every move was being watched by surveillance cameras.

In front of a huge surveillance television screen.

"Illumi, take good care of your brother, and take good care of yourself too..."

"Remember, do not engage in any form of conflict with the other party!"

"Your task is simply to join that boy's team or... stay by his side, understand?"

"Silva said earnestly."

Hearing his words, Illumi nodded, his face remaining expressionless.

"Whoosh!"

The next moment, his figure disappeared from the spot.

After he disappeared.

The hunched-over Zeno appeared beside Silva and glanced at him sideways.

"Do you really value that child that much?"

Silva remained silent for a long while before speaking.

"For Illumi and Milluki, this is both a test and an opportunity..."

"I saw a spark of change in that child. Perhaps, by joining them, Illumi and Milluki can find their own path..."

Hearing his words, Zeno sighed.

Seriously...

One by one... they were never satisfied with the profession of assassin...

Still too young...

In every era of this world, a group of geniuses will emerge, some making a splash, while others quickly fade into obscurity.

But who has changed the world?

Even Netero, wasn't he constrained by his position Hunter Association Chairman and unable to exercise his freedom?

Even those with Nen user can't always have everything go their way!

Human beings are such a complex and chaotic entity.

He had seen this through long ago...

Unfortunately, Silva was still too young to understand his thoughts.

Zeno made no attempt to stop them.

As he said, only when one reaches a certain age and has enough experience can one understand the sentiments expressed by their predecessors...

And these elders are simply trying their best to cover up the behavior of the younger generation.

At the same time.

In the distant Ejin City, however, a tremendous change is taking place that will be recorded in history.

"Have they all been planted?"

Ian asked curiously.

"Based on the city's planning maps, the most reasonable distribution points have been calculated, and people have been assigned to plant the trees."

Xia took notes while answering the questions earnestly.

"It seems the changes will begin very soon..."

And at this very moment.

Inside the city newspaper office, large quantities of newspapers are being printed and packaged.

I heard that the head of the newspaper was summoned to a banquet, and when he came back, his legs were so weak they were like jelly!

Ignoring the cost, he shouted loudly that the publication of this newspaper must not be delayed.

The hottest news headlines will soon appear on the market!

A groundbreaking invention, the "Evil's Nemesis" is born!

Is the Third Technological Revolution Beginning? What is Justice? Justice is the Elimination of Crime!

An AI machine has appeared! And what was its first action?!