Promotion to Two Stars X One Year

The Fills Family acted swiftly.

Before long, the Zodiacs of the Association arrived at Hero Island one after another.

They didn't come together.

Some are still on missions...

The chairman also showed up, because the invitation from the Fills Family was actually Oboro's intention.

Since Oboro spoke up himself, Netero was happy to give him face.

Moreover, the old man wasn't stupid. After understanding the situation, he determined that Jin was temporarily tied to the game and couldn't get out.

The fact that Pariston was also brought in suggests that this was a scheme orchestrated by Kim.

Oboro would absolutely never invite Pariston ...

Kim personally intervened, bringing Pariston along to help restrain Oboro.

Jin Ken did this because he believed that he, as the chairman, had made a 'mistake'...

Netero found it amusing... He didn't feel old enough to need help.

Jin probably did this simply because he felt that Oboro was too dangerous.

And the creator behind Hero Island is Oboro.

After experiencing the game's content and fun, I found several of the Zodiacs quite incredible... My impression of Oboro also changed to some extent.

You see, once you enter this game, no matter how strong you are in real life, everyone starts from the same point due to the rules... which is quite interesting.

This means that even someone as strong as the guild leader can be defeated... or even killed, since they will be resurrected anyway.

So... all Zodiacs were thoroughly enjoying the novel gameplay, forming groups of five to challenge the guild leader.

Of course, they also discovered the trickery in the 'Player Agreement', but they didn't care much... because Jin had found the only drawback in the seemingly perfect contract, which could minimize the cost.

The energy provided to the game is based on the proportion of rewards players receive after winning a match.

In other words, as long as they simply enjoy themselves and keep their bets before the game starts as low as possible or have no value, they can avoid exploitation to the greatest extent possible, but they cannot completely eliminate it.

Since it was designed by Jinglong himself, it's already quite remarkable that Jin was able to find such a tiny flaw.

Naturally, he wouldn't spread this method around; it was only known within the Zodiacs, except for Pariston ... Even if he did tell others, it wouldn't have any effect.

Because human nature is greedy, and most people don't have such a pure mind. Entering this game, besides growth, the biggest temptation is the stakes... Players can do anything crazy in order to win.

The reason Pariston didn't participate is simple... his account was banned.

He had just registered his player information and was teleported to the rest area. Before he could even enter the game map or learn about the game content, a beam of light enveloped him, forcibly teleporting him to the edge of the island.

A group of enhancement-type Nen users from the Fels family appeared around him, eyeing him menacingly.

Several speedboats were already moored on the beach.

"For some reason, you have been permanently restricted from entering the game, and are forbidden from approaching this island..." Mondel, the leader, said coldly, then extended his hand, gesturing, "Please!"

Tell Pariston to leave quickly.

They personally escorted him back to the Republic of Padokea.

We've been tricked!

Pariston was all smiles.

Why ban an account after it has already been entered into the game?

Because he has already signed the 'Player Agreement'... In other words, from now on, no matter how he appears on the island, the game's management will notice immediately.

Pariston believes that this was not a trap set for him by Kim and Oboro together, but rather the work of Oboro alone.

"My intuition was right... He knows me very well."

Pariston's smile remained unchanged, though he thought to himself.

From the very first moment he met Oboro, he sensed a wariness and disgust towards him emanating from her.

This feeling... is amazing! Kim must have paid a price...

"Since you set this up, then... I'll join in. Let's work together to kick out the most dangerous person first..." Pariston squinted his smiling eyes, glanced at the island's surroundings again, and obediently turned and boarded the ship.

With Jin around, it's more difficult to make a move against Hero Island... and the old man's personal visit also shows his attitude.

Therefore, we have no choice but to focus on Oboro himself.

Meanwhile, Oboro resumed his training, guiding novice Hunter x Hunter while searching for Magical Beasts.

Time passed slowly, and a month later, he received the news...

The president and the Zodiacs left one after another. There were a lot of things to deal with in the Association. No matter how fun the game was, they couldn't stay engrossed in it forever.

Besides, games are games, and reality is reality.

No matter how many victories a player achieves in the game or how high their personal level rises, it has no effect in reality.

Besides gaining experience in cooperation and teamwork through games...

However, after this incident, it would be good to let the Hunter x Hunter in the Association experience the game when it is officially released... Netero already has an idea.

This Hero Island can improve the team's coordination, which is very important.

And Jin has already achieved his goal.

He summoned the Zodiacs to make everyone realize the problem... Oboro didn't create this game for no reason; he had a purpose!

At the same time, it also made the Zodiacs pay more attention to Oboro... Before this, Oboro rarely showed his face in front of the Zodiacs. Apart from being cultivated and cared for by the Chairman, others had very limited understanding of him.

There will be a conscious tendency to look down on...

Pariston is not included.

Things are different now...

Needless to say, the more intelligent ones among the Zodiacs, such as Yorkshire, all understood some of the meaning behind Jin's actions.

Oboro is ambitious!

He has grand ambitions! His motives for joining the Association are not pure.

"Actually, I didn't want you to come at first... because even if you sensed Oboro's thoughts, you wouldn't change your mind, right?" On a cliff on the island, Kin stood with his hands in his pockets, looking at the cheerful Netero, and sighed softly. "Oboro saw through my thoughts and asked you to come... not only to show his attitude, but also to remind me... that you are the chairman, and as long as your stance remains unchanged, no matter what I do, it will be useless."

"Um..."

Upon hearing this, Netero stroked his beard and gazed out at the sea.

The wind blew the old man's large, flowing robes into the air...

"There are too many uncertainties surrounding Oboro. Perhaps I have underestimated his danger... But the way to control him is not to be forceful. As long as he can still make a profit within the human world and has power to pursue, he will not have any ulterior motives. Pursuing him with profit is the best approach," Netero.

"He let me into the game and didn't care about my actions, which means that his vision for creating this game has been achieved... He has 100% confidence that I cannot destroy or stop him... How much of an improvement do you think this game has brought him?"

Jin added, "He's probably just waiting for the right time... Once the time comes, he'll probably head to the Dark Continent."

"With me here... it's impossible."

Netero smiled.

"His current strength is beyond my comprehension... Defeating you is impossible, but your chances of completely controlling him are slim as well. He gives me the feeling that, among the Zodiacs, he is no less powerful than Ginta of the Goat. Moreover, I have a premonition that his strength will undergo another qualitative change around the time the game is released for public testing... which is about half a year from now."

"Looking at his upbringing, he practically fought his way up through a bloody path... a true martial arts fighter! This game is very important to him, yet he's out there helping newcomers with their missions... Is this his personality? He's definitely doing something else, something very important, related to strength... From his actions, it's not hard to see... he's already preparing to infiltrate the Association's management and seize power. My thought is that it's best not to let him join the Zodiacs!"

"I suspect that Pariston is thinking the same thing now."

Netero smiled without saying a word.

"Sigh... I knew it was no use talking about it." Seeing this, Jin let out another sigh.

As Long had expected, the chairman was not swayed by his words.

"How about killing him?"

Suddenly, Netero winked mischievously at Kim.

"Stop joking..."

Jin shook his head and turned to leave. "You're just gambling, gambling on the goodness in his heart. You decided this from the beginning and never wavered. You think you have the ability to guide him onto the right path. You actually know very well that with Long's current abilities, he can bypass you, bypass the Association... and go to 'that side,' it just depends on whether he wants to do it or not."

"Of the four—license, qualification, means, and contract—license is actually the easiest for someone like him."

"Based solely on my personal judgment, you will likely lose, lose badly... His morality depends on himself, not on anyone else. Besides me, he has seen through even you..."

After speaking, Jin waved and walked away.

The lingering sound echoed in the air.

"I really hope my opinion is wrong..."

"However, I have never missed it."

Netero withdrew his gaze and quietly watched the white waves churning below the cliff.

I wonder what he's thinking.

Time flies, and ten months later.

Standing atop the 1784-meter-tall World Tree, with a gentle breeze blowing, I gazed at the golden sunrise slowly rising from the horizon.

He took off his sunglasses and smiled.

This World Tree is located in the central area of the surface city. Elevators are installed in the parts of the tree below 500 meters in height, but above 500 meters... or if you want to climb to the top of the tree, it is beyond the ability of ordinary people.

From dozens of miles away, one can see the magnificence and splendor of this towering tree... In the human world, it is undoubtedly a behemoth, but if placed on the Dark Continent, this World Tree is actually a poorly developed 'Little Tree'.

Because the human world is like a Lake Island, the nutrients that the land can provide are completely incomparable to those of the Dark Continent.

One can only imagine how wondrous and terrifying the Dark Continent is...

Beep beep beep.

Just then, his phone rang in his pocket, and he took it out.

"Mr. Oboro, your application for Two-Star Hunter submitted to the Association has been approved. Congratulations, you are now officially a two-star ancient script Hunter x Hunter."

"Thanks."

He gave a half-smile and replied, then hung up the phone.

With a thought, the system panel is brought up.

Host: Oboro.

Age: 25.

Specialty: Two-star Ancient Literature Hunter x Hunter.

Combat Rank: Master of a School, Sub-World-Class Hunter x Hunter (can be upgraded to: World-Class Hunter x Hunter).

Overall attribute evaluation: Second-order superhuman.

"There's only one year left until the story officially begins. Time flies..."