Master Inventor Starts as a Hunter x Hunter

But with so many people, it would obviously be cramped and inconvenient.

It's better to just have one simple little house per person out in the trash heap ruins.

At least that way, everyone can secure their own private space.

However, the main resource problem is something Mog doesn't have to worry about at all here.

Chapter 029: Mog, can you tell me about that power now?!

"As for food, don't worry about that—leave it to Mog."

Uvogin was still his usual carefree self, completely unconcerned.

Nobunaga swallowed the last bite of fried rice right there.

Well, being able to casually pull out such a strange fruit lunchbox and offer such fragrant food as a gift—

Nobunaga was more willing to believe that the food problem could be solved by this guy named Mog, whom he'd just met.

But as for the house space... there's no way they could expand it, right?

Even setting aside whether they had the skill or craftsmanship for that, even if they really did expand it—

Those other Meteor City bastards, watching like hawks, would definitely not let them off.

These kids could band together, but couldn't those other guys do the same?

Once they finished remodeling and expanding the house, they'd probably be the first to suffer, having their hard work snatched away~~~

"The house space still isn't a problem."

Phinks was even more confident than Mog himself.

Having witnessed Mog's wonders firsthand and enjoyed the benefits, he now had a somewhat blind trust in Mog!

Still not a problem?

Nobunaga remained skeptical and turned his head back to look at Mog.

Then he saw Mog casually pull out that [Four-Dimensional Space Expansion Box].

Next, Nobunaga reenacted the same dumbfounded expression Uvogin and Phinks had worn earlier.

"It really does expand the space..."

Nobunaga muttered, staring at the staircase that had suddenly appeared in the corner of the wall, along with the upper space connected to it.

And the key point was, it wasn't just one floor.

"There are six of us here, so I added five extra floors."

Mog said as he added five more blocks inside.

"I want the highest floor!!"

Before Mog could start assigning floors, Uvogin directly claimed his.

"I'm taking the very top!!"

No one fought him for it.

Even though Phinks felt a bit annoyed by how Uvogin put it, the thought of having to climb six floors to get to the top killed his interest.

Well, although this [Four-Dimensional Space Expansion Box] could add floors, it didn't come with an elevator.

You could only go up by climbing stairs—a minor drawback.

Like in the original Doraemon world, when Nobita raised his room by dozens of floors in one go—

but the bathroom was on the first floor, so he kept climbing down but never made it to the bottom.

In the end, he couldn't hold it in halfway and wet his pants.

"Then I'll take the fifth floor."

Machi said calmly, also not liking being down low, feeling it wasn't safe enough.

Phinks and Feitan had no objections; neither of them wanted to be next to Uvogin.

Having Machi as a buffer worked out fine.

"Then the fourth floor is mine."

Mog said with a smile.

Being in the middle, neither up nor down, suited him just fine.

"Then I'll take the third floor."

"The second floor is mine."

Phinks and Feitan quickly divided the remaining two floors.

Nobunaga, who hadn't managed to get a word in, opened his mouth slightly.

They... seemed to have forgotten to consider my opinion.

"What else do you need to say?"

Uvogin clapped him on the shoulder without ceremony. "This was always your home."

"The First Floor is yours—no one's gonna fight you for it!!"

Nobunaga: "..."

Was there any chance he could still say he wanted to live on a higher floor?

"Uvogin's right. This is Nobunaga's home."

Machi rarely spoke up, but she did now. "Everyone outside knows you live here."

"So if you're on the First Floor, you can handle anyone who comes knocking at any time. That'll reduce suspicion as much as possible."

Mm, not avoid—reduce.

After all, with all of them crammed into Nobunaga's house...

Given enough time, some sharp-eyed person would inevitably notice.

With Machi putting it that way, for safety's sake, Nobunaga could only grimace and agree.

He really did want to live higher up and look at the scenery outside.

Still, at least after Uvogin and the others moved in—not only could they huddle together for warmth and help each other out—

But with Mog around, at the very least, he wouldn't go short on food day to day.

Thinking of that, Nobunaga unconsciously smacked his lips.

Mm, nothing fancy needed—just something like the Fried Rice Mog had given him as a gift when he opened the Gate of Opening for them earlier.

After that, the others quietly moved everything from their original houses over to Nobunaga's place.

Uvogin and Phinks didn't have much stuff, but Feitan brought that withered tree from his own home.

Their meals would still depend on it.

"Alright, now we've got a basic foundation..."

Once everything was settled, Phinks rubbed his hands together and looked at Mog with eager anticipation.

"So next, Mog—you can tell me about that power, right?!"

That power?!!

Nobunaga's heart stirred. He suddenly realized he'd... apparently... kind of... forgotten to ask Mog about that amazing ability.

Mm, that's just how Enhancement Types are~~~

"This, huh~~~"

Mog looked up, taking in Phinks' eager expression, Feitan leaning forward, Machi's calm gaze.

Uvogin pretending not to care but perking up his ears, and the curious looks from the others.

Only then did a slow smile curl at the corner of his mouth:

"Sure."

Chapter 030: So Have They Gotten Any New Companions Recently?

While Mog was explaining that power to Phinks and the others...

On the other side, Chrollo hadn't stopped moving either.

Even though Mog's astonishing performance and the incredible scenes he'd shown made Chrollo very curious—

He was clear-headed enough to know that barging in without any understanding of the situation would easily put himself in danger.

So instead, he tried to see if he could learn more about Mog's group.

And since he knew Uvogin, Machi, Phinks, Feitan, and the others—and happened to know some kids who did too...

"Ohhh, is this a recording of the Cleaning Squad?!"

Sarasa, with two pigtails tied into inverted buns on either side of her head and a heart-shaped old but clean little pouch at her waist, wore a simple, plain dress.

Invited by Pakunoda to the Church's screening room, she saw the images on the TV and got excited.

"I heard from Paku that you want to dub the Cleaning Squad's recording and show it to all the kids in Meteor City..."

Sarasa enthusiastically patted her chest. "When Paku told me about this, I was really happy to help you out!!"

"Then I'll leave it to you, Sarasa."

Chrollo's young face still wore a clear, clean smile.

Then he turned to the slightly taller girl beside him, who always carried a book and wore a hair ornament shaped like little rabbit ears:

"And I'll trouble you too, Shira."

"No need to be so polite~~~"