Fiery Red Eyes x Human Body Collector

The capital of the Kakin Empire.

As night falls, the city is immersed in a dazzling display of lights and colors.

Every time Kevin sees a scene that resembles a night view of the world from the past, Kevin can't help but feel a little overwhelmed.

Even though the world has entered the modern era, it always manages to throw in some strange, medieval elements.

It's truly incomprehensible.

At this moment.

Kevin, Men Qi, Xiahara, all dressed in formal attire, arrived in front of a building.

As they had previously agreed, they decided to come and check out a large auction when they heard about it during their free time.

Of course, the main reason is that Men Qi has nothing better to do than sit still.

Kevin was also very interested in auctions, since he had never been to such a place in his previous life, nor had he ever had the opportunity to properly participate in an auction.

It sounds like a pretty good experience.

"Logically speaking, shouldn't an auction like this require an invitation? We just walked in like this, how are we supposed to get in?"

Kevin asked with a puzzled look, "I haven't seen Men Qi prepare any invitations or anything."

Typically, large auctions like these will verify the qualifications of bidders, the simplest way being to check their assets.

Otherwise, if just anyone could enter, wouldn't the auction be disrupted?

This is a basic measure that almost all high-end, large-scale auctions take to prevent some strange troublemakers from lowering the auction's prestige.

For these wealthy and powerful individuals, class and status are extremely important.

Men Qi looked at Kevin with a smug smile, "Hmph, you've only just become Hunter x Hunter, so you don't really understand yet, do you? The Hunter x Hunter 'Hunter License and the real privileges that come with that identity."

As she spoke, she took out her Hunter License, held it between two fingers, and waved it.

"This will do. Remember? With Hunter License, you can freely enter and exit most areas, except for a very few special places."

"This isn't just about closed-off countries; auctions like this are no exception. And you know how it is, a large portion of the rich list are Hunter x Hunter."

"In this situation, a genuine Hunter License is the best invitation."

Upon hearing Men Qi's explanation, Kevin suddenly understood.

So that's how it is. Perhaps he hasn't been used to the feeling of having no obstacles with his Hunter License yet, since he only recently obtained Hunter License.

This thing is the best pass.

Buhaci chuckled and patted Kevin on the shoulder, pulling out a Hunter License from his pocket. He said, "It's not something you're used to at first, I was the same way at first, but then I found it much more convenient. Having Hunter License makes a lot of things much easier."

After all, enjoying special privileges requires a period of adjustment.

At this moment, Men Qi had already walked into the building.

The security personnel in charge of the inspection immediately became serious when they saw the Hunter License she handed over.

The security personnel used scanning equipment to check the Hunter License was genuine, their attitude became even more respectful.

To be honest, that thing looks a bit like a bank card swipe device.

He waved, and a waiter led Men Qi inside.

Ordinary businessmen who receive invitations do not receive such treatment.

As Men Qi turned around, winked at Kevin, and gestured for him to follow.

"This Hunter License is really useful; it's even more powerful than I imagined."

The three of them presented their Hunter License together, immediately earning the respect of the staff.

It truly is a magnificent sight.

It's not an annual auction; it's just a mid-sized auction that happens every quarter, so it's already quite surprising that it attracted several Hunter x Hunter.

Hunter x Hunter are big buyers at Auction House.

They were taken directly to a private room at the auction and received impeccable service.

"How is it? Pretty good, right?"

Men Qi sat on the soft sofa that seemed to let you sink into it, and said with a smile.

Kevin nodded; this privilege was indeed impressive.

At this time, the auction was still in the pre-auction warm-up phase.

A waiter nearby picked up Record Book detailing the auction proceedings and handed it to the three men.

The three of them took the notebook.

As Men Qi flipped through the book, she picked up a glass of red wine from the table next to her and took a small sip.

"Moonlight Manor in 1877?"

"I never knew you were such a wine connoisseur, that's truly impressive."

The waiter next to him responded with a smile, deliberately raising his voice with just the right amount of surprise.

"You even know how to appreciate wine?" Kevin took a sip, but couldn't taste anything special.

It feels no different from the ones outside.

Men Qi rolled her eyes at him. "I'm Gourmet Hunter, I have at least basic wine tasting skills."

Kevin didn't reply, continuing to silently flip through the auction book in his hands.

He turned the pages one by one.

Suddenly, he stopped moving.

"What's wrong?" Buhaci, who was standing next to Kevin, noticed Kevin's unusual mood and asked with concern.

Men Qi, also out of curiosity, leaned over to take a look.

At this moment, the page Kevin turned to showed a picture of a storage jar containing [Fiery Red Eye].

"One of the Seven Great Beauties of the World —Fiery Red Eye?" Men Qi read the description aloud.

Her voice carried a hint of doubt.

This thing looks exactly like a real eyeball, which is definitely not an area she would want to learn about.

At this moment, a staff member nearby spoke up and gave a brief introduction, "These are the eyeballs of the Kurta Clan. It is said that when the people of this ethnic minority are angry or emotionally agitated, their eyeballs turn into an extremely pure fiery red."

"If the eyeball is removed and properly preserved at this time, the eye color will remain a pure, fiery red, thus earning it the reputation as one of the Seven Great Beauties of the World."

1?

After a brief explanation, the staff member lowered their voice, as if revealing some confidential information, and said, "It is said that two months ago, the reclusive Kurta Clan was tragically wiped out. This means that the number of [Fiery Red Eye] weapons on the market at this stage is limited."

This item was placed relatively late in the auction process, which demonstrates its rarity and value.

Kevin stared at the photo and asked, "Are these [Fiery Red Eye] auction items appearing frequently lately?"

In response to Kevin's question, a staff member replied, "About five days ago, a pair of such eyes appeared at the Burukata Auction House. The starting bid was 1.5 billion Jeni, and the final sale price reached 15 billion."

"Many collectors of human figures are eager to acquire these items, and it is foreseeable that the auction prices for such items will continue to rise in the future. The earlier you bid, the more it demonstrates the collector's discerning eye."

Kevin ignored the implication in the staff member's words and simply nodded slightly.

Men Qi and Xiahara exchanged a glance, both clearly realizing that those eyes held a special meaning for Kevin.

"Do you want to bid on this [Fiery Red Eye]?" Men Qi asked.

Kevin didn't answer immediately. After thinking for a moment, he said, "I don't know. We'll decide based on the situation."

Soon, the auction officially began.

A variety of auction items were presented one after another, the vast majority of which were rare and unusual collectibles.

Calligraphy, famous paintings, sculptures, and even human body parts.

These human body parts were openly displayed on the stage for the audience to bid on.

Until the auction item Kevin was interested in appeared.

The auctioneer first showed [Fiery Red Eye] on the screen, then specifically mentioned the extermination of the Kurta Clan, saying, "It was truly heinous; just for these two eyes, an entire tribe was wiped out."

Faced with this situation, Men Qi said with a look of disgust.

Buhaci shook his head in disgust. "This is just the endless desire of humankind."

Anyone with a modicum of conscience would feel uncomfortable hearing about this.

Kevin watched all of this quietly, looking through their well-located private room at the eyes resting on the display stand.

Starting bid: 1.9 billion.

Sure enough, the price rose sharply compared to the last auction, and it was obvious that many collectors of human anatomy were there specifically for this piece.

Many people are already eager to try their luck and acquire this precious collectible.

Soon, the price was driven up to 18 billion, exceeding the previous final transaction price.

Later, the price climbed to a point where Kevin couldn't afford to participate; he simply didn't have that much money on hand.

Even if funds were to be allocated from the Nosra Family now, it would be unlikely, as almost all of the liquid assets have already been invested in the operation of the new company.

Suddenly, Men Qi said from the side, "If you urgently need this money, we can lend it to you."

Buhaci was standing next to him, nodded in agreement.

The two had been Hunter x Hunter for some time; Xiahara had been Hunter x Hunter for three years, and Men Qi for exactly two.

Under these circumstances, their financial reserves are already quite substantial.

Out of support for their partners, and given that they were already friends, such assistance was not difficult for them.

After considering the suggestion briefly, Kevin shook his head.

At this point, the transaction price was approaching 20 billion.

Ultimately, [Fiery Red Eye] reached a deal for 20 billion.

It wasn't that Kevin didn't want it, but he felt that paying such a high price would be a waste of money.

After all, he didn't have a deep emotional connection with the Kurta Clan itself; his interest in this tribe stemmed solely from his relationship with Mito and his current friendship with Kurapika and the other two.

However, Kevin believes that there's no need to rush into such matters.

It is clear that these eyes are of extremely high value, far exceeding the value of a human life.

This reflects their rarity and preciousness; presumably, everyone who gets them will take good care of them.

Moreover, Kevin felt it was more appropriate to entrust the task of collecting eyes to the three members of the Kurta Clan, as he, as an outsider, should not do it on their behalf.

During the tragic moments of the three, I had heard that in addition to seeking revenge, they also wanted to take back the eyes of their former clansmen one by one.

This can also become their motivation to move forward.

"Would it be difficult to investigate the person who photographed this item using Hunter License afterwards?" Kevin asked.

Men Qi for a moment and said, "Whether it's difficult or not depends on the buyer's specific identity. Some people's identities are highly confidential, and even if you use the internal intelligence network of the Hunter License to investigate, it will still be very troublesome."

"However, this kind of thing can be handled by intelligence Hunter x Hunter, but it will cost more money."

"The more valuable the identity, the higher the level of secrecy, and the more money is required—there's practically no upper limit."

Having been Hunter x Hunter for two years, Men Qi was quite familiar with the ins and outs of the trade, so she passed on her experience to Kevin.

Kevin nodded. As long as there's a way to solve the problem by spending money, then there's no problem.

Not long after, another peculiar auction item caught Kevin's attention.

His attention was focused on the Fiery Red Eye, and he hadn't noticed this thing.

"Next up for auction is the legendary phantom game, said to have been limited to only one hundred copies, a special game created specifically for Hunter x Hunter —Greed|sInd."

"Game Console?"

Upon hearing about the auction item, Kevin was momentarily confused.

He never expected that Game Console would be auctioned at such a prestigious auction venue.

Not only Kevin, but also Xiahara and Men Qi were quite surprised.

"A game specifically made for Hunter x Hunter? That's quite novel. If there are only a hundred copies, what's the point of its existence?"

Men Qi asked, full of doubt.

She couldn't understand why this kind of game would appear here.

Soon, a detailed introduction to the auction item appeared on the big screen.

The three of them then gained a general understanding of the game called [Greed Island], and also heard about the urban legends associated with it.

"I see, so this is some kind of Nen ability product? No wonder it was specifically noted as a game made for Hunter x Hunter," Xiahala remarked.

Since entering the world of Nen ability, they have frequently encountered all sorts of strange and unusual things.

Kevin was even more astonished. Although he didn't know the specific structure of this Nen ability game, the fact that it could fetch such a high price was enough to prove that its value was no exaggeration.

This must be something certified by a Nen user.

"What kind of game would be made with Nen ability?" Kevin couldn't help but wonder.

After all, he was a game enthusiast in his previous world.

Ultimately, the Game Console sold for a staggering 11.3 billion.

That's truly astonishing.

The auction soon came to a close.

Men Qi successfully bid for a highly collectible kitchen knife, which is said to have been used by a master chef of the Kakin Empire.

Afterwards, the three returned to the hotel.

Back in his room, Kevin immediately took out his Hunter License.

Following the method Men Qi had previously described, he found a specialized Hunter Information Network— [Hunter Bar].

On a rather bulky-looking computer, Kevin saw a reasonably clear image; the website led to a scene resembling a gaming bar.

It actually seems to make sense.

I have to admit, it's quite creative.

Then, he saw a bubble appear on the bartender's head.

What information do you want to know?

After Kevin clicked on it with the mouse, a dense list appeared, which roughly categorized all the information and further subdivided it.

"These Hunter x Hunter are really creative, but I wonder if they have enough information. Hopefully, their skills will be top-notch."

Although the computer's appearance resembled that of old-fashioned behemoths from the same era, its software far surpassed the level of that time.

Hardware and software should complement each other.

Forget it, he doesn't understand this kind of thing anyway.

Kevin quickly figured out how to use the website.

And they found the information they were looking for.

However, the price ranges from one hundred million to ten million, and payment must be made through online banking.

Kevin considered his remaining funds and inquired about two pieces of information: [Fiery Red Eye for Sale][Tonight, at the auction in the capital of the Kakin Empire, the buyer of Fiery Red Eye]

Although they are two different pieces of information, they share common information, so buying them together actually resulted in a discount.

Soon, a reply came, also submitted through a webpage similar to the game.

Before the Kurta Clan was wiped out, the information about selling the Fiery Red Eye was relatively clear.

Every few years, there are reports of people selling their eyes, and there are also records of collectors who previously owned them selling them.

After news of the extermination of the Kurta Clan spread, the value of the Fiery Red Eye increased dramatically.

And about a month and a half later, Fiery Red Eye began to appear at various auctions.

As of today, six pairs have been identified.

The date and location of each auction were then specified in detail.

The dates are completely unpredictable, and the auction locations are scattered all over the world.

As expected, it was no easy task to find out Phantom Troupe was providing the auction items using such simple information.

The thought that the Phantom Troupe consisted of thirteen people made Kevin temporarily abandon the idea of investigating.

Right now, he really can't afford to mess with this organization.

Having a large number of people is impressive.

I wonder if I'll be able to find an opportunity to shoot someone who's alone.

However, information about these people is extremely well-kept, and because they belong to Meteor City, their activities are often untraceable.

The second message also provided a response. It must be said that the Hunter x Hunter is indeed skilled at intelligence gathering; such intelligence was found in less than two hours.

According to intelligence, the buyer's identity is kept confidential, but it is speculated that he is likely a Prince of the Kakin Empire.

Two pairs of eyes had already fallen into the Prince's hands, and this can be confirmed through cross-verification of information.

This Prince is most likely Prince 114: Tserriednich Hui Guo Rou.

Kevin spent a small amount of money to purchase additional services.

It is known that this Prince appears to be living a glamorous life, but in reality, he seems to have some unknown perverse fetishes, although there is no conclusive evidence for this yet.

Information suggests that his men are linked to numerous disappearances.

However, his penchant for collecting human-shaped objects seems to be certain.

This is not the first time he has purchased and collected human body items.

"Why is this surname so strange?" Kevin suppressed the urge to complain, closed the website, and got the information he wanted to know.

As for the information about Fiery Red Eye, let Kurapika and the others find it on their own.

This is also the responsibility they expect to assume.

This is also the path of revenge, redemption, and seeking inner peace.

"These people are perverts, they actually like to collect human organs, it's utterly incomprehensible," Kevin couldn't help but curse with disgust.

Then, as if struck by a sudden thought, a cold smile appeared on his face, "You eye-obsessed fools, I hope you can enjoy 'good health' under the weight of this eye's Resentment."

He had observed it from afar at the auction before.

Because they were in a private room with a good view, Kevin could clearly see a faint black Resentment clinging to the eyeballs.

It can be confirmed that, seemingly due to the influence of Mito's Resentment, coupled with the special circumstances at the time, all the eyes were entangled in a certain amount of Resentment.

These eyes have become products of the post-mortem Nen, though it's unclear what specific troubles they will cause.

But there is no doubt that they are aggressive and far from benevolent.

After all, the Kurta Clan had suffered greatly.

Discrimination, hiding, massacre.

When all this pain comes together, it's hard for Resentment not to become aggressive.

It's certain that these eyes will bring bad luck to those who collect them.

Whether it will be misfortune, damage to physical health, or even mental harm remains to be seen.

This can be seen as a punishment for their perverse desires.

In situations like this, a single sentence can succinctly summarize the situation.

Without buying, there would be no killing.