Humanity's Evil

Time passed slowly, and Oboro began her recuperation period.

But he didn't just sit idly by... Instead, he had the Fills Family find various experts who were proficient in classical Chinese to teach them on-site.

Since he has become Hunter x Hunter of ancient texts, Oboro must have a certain level of professional knowledge.

This is also preparation for the future 'Dark Continent'.

At the same time, he was also trying out small movements of his body...

This recovery speed is already amazing, mainly because his physical foundation is quite solid... Physical attributes have always been something that Oboro is quite confident about.

Host: Oboro.

Age: 21.

Major: Classical Chinese Literature Hunter x Hunter.

Combat Rank: Martial Arts Master, Nen Master. (Upgradeable to: National Hunter x Hunter) Overall Attribute Evaluation: Human Evolver.

In the hospital room, Long sat on the bed, looking at the system screen that had been activated.

His previous combat rank was 'battle-hardened martial artist' and 'Veteran Nen Expert'.

Everything has changed now.

He wasn't demoted, but his panel is grayed out... This is probably related to his current state. To light it up again, he needs to recover and reach his previous strength level.

However... judging from the system interface alone, it seems that this near-death experience has brought about a real transformation in him.

Both his martial arts and Nen have been upgraded.

Joining the Association also added the label of "Ancient Literature Hunter x Hunter".

Nearby, David was reporting to him and Lily on the progress of some of the family's missions. "The seeds we cultivated beforehand have begun to bear fruit after more than half a year. We have placed hundreds of staff members in important institutions in several countries on several continents, such as social welfare, educational institutions, and local governments. Some of them have already embarked on their careers and obtained official positions... There are a total of eight countries involved, mainly the major powers of V5, including the Kakin Empire, which the family head specifically instructed us to visit."

"However, for highly confidential departments like the Permitting Authority and the Voyage Bureau, the process is still relatively slow. To be on the safe side... so far, we've only bribed fewer than twenty people, and they're all ordinary staff..."

"On the family side, there are currently forty-seven Nen user, most of whom are from Meteor City... Here is the list!"

"The elite Nen user recruited for the family head, who are the team's required members, number three in total..."

"And the new recruits mentioned by the patriarch are currently undergoing training in Awakening Mind..."

As David spoke, he handed two lists to Oboro.

"Well done."

Long turned off the system and gave a compliment.

Haste makes waste for V5; if they want to penetrate, they must proceed step by step... David's ability to achieve this level is already quite outstanding.

"Um?"

However, when Oboro saw the list of the Fills Family's guards, he frowned.

He recognized those three photos so well! Phantom Troupe!

Chrollo, Feitan, and Franklin.

Is there a problem?

David looked at Long's expression.

"When did these three people join?" Long smiled.

"Two months ago... they were originally thugs trained by a mid-sized family in our territory, the Augustus Family, whose main business is loan sharking... These three are quite capable, and they weren't recommended by the Augustus Family. They were discovered by our people by chance... Because they have a gang background, they are trustworthy. Oh, by the way, they are also from Meteor City." David had clearly seen Chrollo and the other two before, and they had left a deep impression on him.

During this period, he has been shuttling between the hospital and his family.

The fact that a middle-class family had a history of organized crime was discovered by chance... all the factors were objective and would not arouse any suspicion.

But David, of course, had no idea what had happened to Oboro during the Hunter Exam.

This is a 'false impression' intentionally created by the Phantom Troupe.

The current Fills Family, as one of the Ten Dons' forces, has extremely strict selection criteria and requirements for the quality of its bodyguards, including strength, loyalty, and many other aspects... unlike at the beginning.

To join the Fills Family now, one must first complete a certain number of missions with the 'Armed Forces' and, based on their performance and the evaluation of the guard captain Mondel, advance to the 'core level' and arrive at the headquarters.

There is a hierarchical promotion system.

"These three have already been assigned to the family's residence?"

Long raised an eyebrow.

"Hmm... Mondel has a very high opinion of them."

David nodded.

Chrollo... is he trying to avenge Phinks?

They already know they were the murderer? "They've already investigated..."

Oboro murmured something and called Biscuit.

"Aldama... he was discharged from the hospital several months ago, but... he's dead now, murdered... the Association believes there are multiple perpetrators, and it's likely related to the guy you killed... they disappeared afterward, and because it involves the Hunter Exam, the Association couldn't directly intervene, only issuing a warrant for Specialist Division arrest in private. They were clearly intentionally avoiding the Association, unwilling to clash with the Association; these people are very experienced... quite strong."

After answering the call, Biscuit first called the Association to find out the situation before relaying it to Oboro.

Biscuit, as if struck by a thought, added, "You don't need to worry. Aldama is a tough guy... Besides, the Association has already warned him. You saved his life, so he won't expose you."

It's no use, we have Pakunoda.

"So, he was actually on guard and alert, right? But... he was still killed..."

"Oboro said."

"That's right... Besides him, three other Association members died, one of whom was also One-Star Hunter ... The four of them were always together."

Biscuit answered.

The Hunter Association is just an organization... with chaotic internal factions and constant hidden power struggles. To some extent, even the chairman is beyond his control.

Of course not. All members are united as one. Moreover, the Association has always rarely interfered in private matters... There are no rules against interference.

After all, although it is officially a non-governmental organization, its operation and management model is the same as that of the official one.

The death of two One-Star Hunter makes this bounty mission extremely difficult. It would require at least a team of two two-star Hunter x Hunter to work together to capture them. However, everyone will weigh the pros and cons, and although the Association has issued the mission, there are probably not many people who will accept it. The Association also cannot force anyone to do so.

Given the Phantom Troupe's strength and intelligence, it would be very difficult to capture them under ordinary pressure from a wanted manhunt...

After hanging up the phone, Long fell into deep thought.

Without Aldama revealing the truth, or even admitting that he killed Phinks... Chrollo is now targeting him? That woman's abilities are truly convenient! You know, the Phantom Troupe causing trouble in the underworld, and the trouble is getting bigger and bigger... What's truly terrifying is that after so long, the underground forces still know nothing about them.

It was precisely because of this that Chrollo was confident enough to infiltrate the Fills Family.

"Indeed excellent... After so much time has passed, almost all the information and background about me had been wiped clean, yet you can still find it..." Long praised.

Information sources, both online and underground, are blocked.

However, within his jurisdiction, some leaders of the old groups who hadn't been eliminated still knew about him.

Even if they are ordered to be silenced, they will surely be forced to open their mouths after being tortured by Feitan.

From the perspective of the practicality of the ability alone, Oboro is very interested in Pakunoda.

There are no secrets in front of her.

However, the woman is too loyal to Chrollo personally; there's no possibility of her betraying him, otherwise...

"Do they have a problem?"

David asked cautiously.

Most likely... the Phantom Troupe has already figured out his current situation.

Never underestimate the danger posed by these outlaws...

The hospital he's staying at now is heavily guarded, with gangsters everywhere... There's no guarantee that no one will leak information.

"I can't stay in the hospital forever, I'll have to go back eventually... You've achieved your goal, now you just need to wait for the right moment to strike me..." Oboro smiled as she looked at Chrollo's photo.

This is a web spun by Spiders.

Five years from now, the Phantom Troupe will have the courage and ability to confront the Ten Dons head-on... but right now, they will be somewhat wary.

Upon hearing this, David's expression changed.

He deduced that these three people appeared to be assassins, and their target was the head of the family.

"Because where I live is relatively close to the Association headquarters, it's heavily guarded, and Association members come and go every day... These three people infiltrated the family's security detail, so the others... should be near the hospital, keeping an eye on things..."

Long smiled slightly, showing no concern whatsoever.

Chrollo miscalculated...

The former was unaware that he knew the members of the Phantom Troupe inside and out.

"Let me prepare a surprise for you..." she murmured.

Looking at David, he pointed to Franklin's photo and said, "Send this man here alone under the guise of security... Tell him he will be in charge of my safety. As for the other two, have Mondel break them up under the pretext of their work and hand them over to the Association... Contact the Hunter Association, who has already accepted the wanted order."

"Can't we just kill him?"

David suggested.

The family keeps dozens of Nen user, which is more than enough to deal with three people.

"They're not simple guys..."

Long chuckled. "The family has finally recovered and started to lay out its plans. At this critical juncture, it's not wise to lose any more manpower... However, you can inform the other Ten Dons that you've found the rat that's been causing trouble on their territory..."

"Yes!"

David turned and walked away, doing as Long had instructed.

"In the midst of monotonous days, it's rare to find something that brings joy..."

Long smiled.

Fills Lily, who had remained silent the whole time, smiled. "If their deaths can make you feel better, then they had some value..."

"No, I don't want them to die..."

"Why?"

Feifei was somewhat surprised.

"Killing them in one go is so boring... These people are fearless, I want to see if they really are..."

Oboro said softly, "Human evil is limitless, whether it is a group or an individual... I want to observe how this little Spiders will react when faced with extreme malice."

His inner self underwent a transformation...

If this power is not used for 'thought', but instead used to deal with a person or a target...

Toy with them in ways that Spiders are familiar with...

Let's use these people as an experiment to see how much we can amplify our "evil," or rather, our hearts, after being "reborn."

Long is really looking forward to it.