Recovery X Revenge

"Are you a big shot in the gang? How powerful are you?"

When did you meet my older brother?

Are you very rich?

Before long, Oboro and Killua made their way to the basement.

As for Silva, Illumi, and other family members, it's safe to assume they're in the monitoring room, awaiting further observation...

Killua is holding a plush toy, which is also wrapped in a package and is a gift for Alluka.

That's very thoughtful...

Perhaps it was because of this relationship that Killua started talking more, chatting with Oboro and constantly asking about things he was curious about.

Their conversation was transmitted to other family members via listening devices.

Oboro satisfied Killua's curiosity by answering his questions one by one... without hiding anything.

Killua appeared very relaxed, showing no sense of urgency and unaware of the seriousness of the situation.

Oboro wasn't very nervous either... because Alluka didn't know his name.

They won't make any requests to act cute unless they know the name.

In addition, there are many things that Oboro didn't say.

Alluka's abilities are more destructive, but they can also be used for healing. The rules, or rather the costs, will change depending on whether the action is destructive or healing.

Judging from Silva and Zeno's reactions just now, they don't consider Alluka family at all... they're more wary of her.

It is simply a 'danger source'.

If you're not considered family, you won't be protected by the Zoldyck Family... to put it bluntly, it's okay to kill them.

This is also one of the reasons why Killua almost broke up with his family later.

Alluka, from childhood to adulthood, has never made any "whiny" requests to his family members; his requests are only directed at unrelated people with no blood relation.

Killua and I are mostly just playing games...

A moment later, the gates opened one after another... Killua, with practiced ease, led Oboro into a sealed basement.

Alluka, dressed as a little girl, sat obediently in the middle of a pile of plush toys. Although she had a smile on her face, she gave people a feeling of loneliness.

"Elder brother!"

Upon seeing Killua, Alluka immediately stood up happily and rushed into Killua's arms.

Killua also smiled...

Enjoying the warmth of this sibling bond...

Regarding Alluka's gender, some say it's a boy, some say it's a girl, and some say it's physiologically male but psychologically female.

But Oboro understood the moment he saw Alluka... because of her uniqueness, Oboro was more willing to believe that she was 'a person with a dual-sex soul'.

This can be easily seen from the fact that when Killua took Alluka out in later generations, he introduced Alluka by different names when facing different people.

Of course, the body should be male.

As for Nanika inside her, she's a girl...

"Hmm... Brother, you haven't come to see me in so long." Alluka snuggled against Killua's chest and said excitedly.

As for Oboro behind him, he was completely ignored.

Alluka probably mistook him for a servant in her household...

After all, although the basement was enclosed, a butler and servants would appear every day to provide him with meals and toys.

Long walked to the side, not interrupting the conversation between the two children.

Killua kept playing around with Alluka... It's clear they have a really good relationship.

Alluka even has a very strong sense of dependence on Killua.

Then, the two started playing some games. Alluka seemed to be making some demands on Killua, such as wanting one of Killua's eyes or ears, which sounded terrifying. In reality, however, she always referred to him as "brother "Killua his name.

Moreover, Killua managed to fool them all with some tricks.

Killua also gave Alluka the gift that Oboro had brought.

Seeing that it was almost time... Killua suddenly turned to the side and whispered a few words in his sister's ear.

Silva didn't give Killua and Oboro much time...

Killua's sudden action caused his family members in the monitoring room to change color slightly when they saw the footage.

Because... they couldn't hear what Killua said to Alluka.

Killua did it on purpose...

Illumi's gaze immediately fell on the screen, on the impassive Oboro, and he looked at his father, "Hmm... it must be Oboro's doing. He did something to Killua... Judging from this, the rules he mentioned are probably incomplete, and both Killua and he are hiding something."

"The hidden part is the key!"

"Why should we help him?" Fatty Milluki, sitting in the chair in front of the monitoring station, frowned.

Staring at Oboro's expression, he was very displeased.

I irritably stuffed potato chips into my mouth.

This isn't just about money; he doesn't understand his father's and grandfather's perspectives...

However, Silva, who had been watching calmly with his arms crossed, offered no explanation.

Even if he explained it, his son, with his foolish mind, wouldn't understand.

On the other side, in the basement.

After Killua whispered to Alluka, the little girl suddenly giggled.

It was as if her brother had told her a funny joke...

After another minute or two of conversation, without warning, the atmosphere in the room and the images shown on the surveillance camera became eerie.

The Zoldyck Family's familiar 'black' has appeared...

Black and white.

Black is Nanika.

White is Alluka.

Alluka exuded an indescribable aura; her face seemed to have lost all color, becoming dull and gloomy... Her open pupils didn't appear to be made of flesh and blood, nor were they simply the kind of eyes without whites...

Dark Continent!

On that continent, all forms of life exist far beyond human cognition and understanding.

It can be said that they have their own logic for existing in the world.

Compared to the disasters that Oboro knew about, Nanika was also terrifying... but the fact that she had emotions could be regarded as 'the only kindness she had from the Dark Continent '.

Killua whispered something mysteriously in Alluka's ear again.

Then, the little girl got up, walked towards Long, and stretched out her little hand.

Even though she was mentally prepared, Long still felt a little creeped out when she got close to her, and goosebumps rose on her skin.

But he calmly extended his hand, allowing Nanika to touch it.

Then, a dazzling light burst forth between the two, illuminating the entire room in a pure white light.

Inside the monitoring room, Silva and the others couldn't see anything at all.

But their expressions changed.

Even from a great distance, they could sense an unknown energy surging from beneath the castle... immense and vast.

It was something I had never seen before.

The Zoldyck Family is analyzing... thinking about the reasons.

This is precisely the difference caused by the different rules governing destruction and healing.

For Oboro, he felt an exceptionally pure energy, like sweet rain nourishing his entire body... It was very similar to the healing of Summoner Spell in his Nen, but its power and effect were far stronger, perhaps hundreds or even thousands of times greater! It was an inhuman method that defied common sense! The Exhaust he felt was like a thin veil being removed... His withered flesh and blood regained their vitality, and that full and real sense of power... returned! Wonderful... indescribably wonderful!

Hahahaha!

Long laughed.

Success! The light dispersed, Nanika 'disappeared', and the basement returned to its original state.

The only difference was that Oboro had thrown away the cane she always used...

He had a ruddy complexion and a robust physique.

Her withered arms and legs swelled up again, forming a perfect body curve, and her originally loose robe was stretched out.

In the monitoring room, Illumi, who witnessed this scene, showed a rare change in expression.

His lips parted in a smirk, his eyes widened, his face and expression twisted—a sinister yet excited state that was terrifying.

If Silva hadn't been there, he probably would have rushed to the basement right now.

Milluki spilled the potato chips he hadn't finished eating all over the floor.

This was the first time the family had witnessed Nanika's ability to heal.

It's being used for such an almost irreversible 'injury'! It's too unbelievable! On the other side, Alluka returned to normal, staggered, and was about to fall when Killua caught her.

The girl seemed tired and fell asleep.

As Oboro watched the Nen energy rising again in his hand, his smile remained unchanged.

"I've recovered to about 70-80% of my previous level. I'll probably need some more training to fully recover. I ruined my Nen myself, so I need to redevelop it..." Without any sense of unfamiliarity or rejection, the power that returned to his body blended seamlessly with him, allowing Oboro to instantly assess his current state.

A thought flashed through my mind.

"That's enough, she needs to rest."

Killua glanced at the man who had 'succeeded,' and suddenly seemed to feel sorry for his sister, as if agreeing to his family's request was not a wise decision.

I'm having second thoughts... but it's too late to change my mind now.

Without saying much, Long went out first.

On the way here, Oboro quietly gestured two words to Killua: "Command."

Killua also very clever... After seeing it, he understood what he meant and didn't make a fuss.

By imprisoning Alluka, Killua, at his age, at least understood the family's attitude towards Alluka.

If all of this was done by Killua commanding Nanika to do it, then it's ruined...

The Zoldyck Family members would probably figure out the truth in an instant. Therefore, Nanika's appearance, how she appeared, and what kind of communication she had with Killua must all be concealed.

This will definitely raise alarm and cause the Zoldyck Family to think... but Killua doesn't say anything, nothing will happen.

The Zoldyck Family has its own rules.

Let them guess and speculate... stall for time, it's only a few years away anyway.

Killua is still quite intelligent...

However, after this incident, the little white-haired boy seemed to dislike Oboro a little.

Killua could tell that... Nanika's situation was different from before.

I left the basement and started walking back.

Killua stood with his hands in his pockets, his face remaining cold.

"Thanks."

Long smiled.

"Snort..."

Killua snorted and turned his head away, refusing to acknowledge him.

The gift that Long gave me before was effective.

"Protect her."

Oboro's fingers quickly wrote a few words on Killua's back.

He had recovered about 70-80% of his strength, Killua couldn't react at all...

After receiving the 'message' and understanding Oboro's intentions, his expression finally softened a bit.

At the end of the passage, Illumi leaned against the dimly lit corner, watching two people approach, especially Oboro.

For the first time, murderous intent surfaced in his eyes...

Congratulations, you've recovered.

Illumi spoke stiffly.

"How could that be? It will take a recovery period..."

Long chuckled softly, seemingly unaware of the murderous aura surging through the corridor.

"You schemed against me too, didn't you?"

In a flash, Illumi appeared in front of him, blocking his path.

"What are you saying? I don't understand..."

Oboro scratched his head, a smirk playing on his lips. "What? Are you planning to kill me? Is this how the Zoldyck Family treats its guests?..."

Killua swallowed hard, then jumped back like a startled kitten, his pupils constricting as his gaze lingered between his older brother and Oboro.

The aura emanating from the two of them made him feel like he couldn't breathe.

He could sense that his older brother was truly angry.

"Hey, hey, hey... don't scare the children."

After a moment of silence, Oboro suddenly spoke.

"Don't you think you should say something to me? I helped you recover."

Illumi glanced at Killua, then withdrew his Nen and his tone softened.

"I've told you everything I know... As for what you want to know... you'll have to find the answer yourself, it's none of my business." Oboro raised an eyebrow as he passed by Illumi.

"You're getting revenge on me, aren't you?"

Illumi ignored Killua and chased after Oboro.

"Hmm... sort of. I don't like what you say... Also, I don't like meddling in other people's family affairs," Long replied casually.

"I see."

Illumi nodded, staring at Oboro's profile. "Don't let it happen again. I almost intervened just now..."

"You really don't plan to tell me?"

"You took my money, so you're expected to solve my problems... understand? But I'm still grateful... don't expect to get anything out of me. Because I'm happy to see you get the short end of the stick." Oboro stopped and patted Illumi on the shoulder, saying with satisfaction.

"Hisoka's judgment of you... was indeed correct."

Illumi replied.

"Yes, yes, yes... you two should get along well."

Long waved his hand and strode away.