After only a preliminary test, Netero accepted Su Xiao into the Ant King extermination team. Old Five, who was standing nearby, said nothing. Strangely, Nobu, who had always been cautious to a fault, also said nothing.
"Chairman, with this, the Ant King extermination team has reached five members. Isn't that a little too many?"
Hearing Nobu's words, Su Xiao raised an eyebrow. The number of people was greater than he had imagined. The five people he was referring to were not the total number participating in the extermination of the Chimera Ants, but the number who would fight the Ant King.
According to the original plot, Chairman Netero should have faced the Ant King alone. Now, however, five people were ganging up on him.
Aside from Netero and Su Xiao, who were the other three? That was rather intriguing. Those three had moved even faster than Su Xiao.
"Don't worry. Five people gives us better odds."
Netero chuckled. Though he was already 110 years old, he wasn't stern or rigid. On the contrary, he was a lively and humorous old man who still enjoyed challenging himself despite his advanced age.
In terms of individual strength, even the V5 Organization had to take Netero seriously. That was why the Hunter Association enjoyed so many privileges.
"Old Five, Nobu, take some people to scout around the Royal Capital of East Gorteau first. Once the time is right, you can consider attacking the Royal Capital. The Ant King extermination team has already gathered five members, and I have other matters to deal with."
"Yes, Chairman."
"Leave it to us. If we don't receive a signal, we'll decide when to attack ourselves."
"Very well."
Netero watched Old Five and Nobu leave. There were still other members of the Hunter Association stationed near the Royal