Hacker Hunter X Deal Reached

In the basement of the Nosra Family Nosra Family Manor.

This is a sizable basement. For this sprawling Manor, apart from the underground wine cellar, this hidden underground chamber is the most special feature.

This underground area was built when the Manor was first constructed, but to this day, Light still hasn't figured out how to plan and utilize this space.

However, for a gang family, a secluded underground area and possible Escape Passage are essential features.

Although they hadn't decided what to do with this underground area, Kevin had an idea as soon as he learned about the space, so he started making changes to it.

Kevin stood in the basement, looking at the completely renovated space before him, and couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.

Being in this room feels like stepping into a future world.

The basement was filled with a dense array of pipes and cables, and on the central design table sat the latest model of mainframe computer and its supporting servers.

The entire basement's exterior walls have been reinforced. To enter this underground server location, one must pass through numerous checkpoints. At this moment, Kevin is holding a Notebook that resembles Special Computer; this sturdy machine has a rather rugged style.

He took out a cable that was connected to the computer and plugged it into the port on the machine next to him.

A strange doll-like figure then appeared on the screen.

Iksanpe.

This is the name of the doll in front of us.

Iksanpe was also a Hunter x Hunter, and a renowned and powerful Hunter x Hunter at that.

In today's rapidly evolving information age, his abilities stand out as particularly unique.

When Kevin asked Biscuit if there were any hacker Hunter x Hunter or similar professions in the Hunter Association, she recommended them.

As for what kind of Hunter x Hunter Iksanpe was, Kevin wasn't quite sure. He only knew that Ikshampe claimed to be a "resident of the real world" and believed that people like Kevin from the real world were virtual.

However, the other Hunter x Hunter all regarded him as a hacker Hunter x Hunter.

Well, Hunter x Hunter always have their quirks, more or less, and Kevin has gradually gotten used to it.

As long as you are strong enough and have excellent professional skills, nothing else matters.

In fact, Iksanpe indeed quite formidable.

The anti-counterfeiting and readability settings for the cards that were previously created were all completed with the help of Iksanpe.

Kevin's planned Pharmacy website naturally wouldn't have been possible without his help.

Even the setup of this server in front of us was completed under his direction.

This cost a considerable amount of money.

Fortunately, the drug was successfully launched this week, and wealth is flowing in steadily, so there's no need to worry too much about funding going forward.

"Is this all right?" Kevin asked.

The doll on the screen didn't speak; it simply held up a whiteboard displaying what it wanted to say.

They could have communicated directly via voice, but instead they insisted on using text.

[That's sufficient. Based on your requirements, the real-world website you've built is secure enough.]

[The firewall has also been set up for you. Although the server specifications aren't large, it's more than enough to meet your needs based on your described use case.]

Kevin nodded as he looked at the information on the screen.

"Thanks, I've already transferred the payment to the account you provided."

[Pleasant to work with you, virtual world.]

The screen flickered and returned to the computer desktop.

"So, the final step for the shop is finally complete, and it can officially open for business."

During this time, Kevin prepared a large quantity of medicine.

He scoured the market for almost all the relevant materials available, causing their prices to rise sharply due to his large-scale purchases.

This is a last resort, as these materials are difficult to obtain, expensive, and have low transaction and storage volumes.

When someone suddenly makes a large-scale purchase, the price will naturally rise without any preparation.

Kevin left the server room.

It's so noisy here.

Above the server room is the Manor's computer data room, which is also a room with extremely high security standards.

The room was filled with all sorts of computers, display devices, and electronic equipment, densely packed together.

Kevin, carrying his Notebook, found a seat and then took out a pure white card.

The card has only a red Rock symbol in the center; otherwise, there are no other patterns or icons.

This is the Admin Card.

Kevin made a total of six such cards, which could be swiped on the login device to access the website's management interface.

This card is the highest-spec card Kevin has ever made, even surpassing Member Card and Supplier Card.

Because it is a byproduct of pure Nen ability, it is engraved with mysterious characters inside.

It reacts according to each person's different Nen Aura, and there is a certain binding procedure.

At this stage, only one card has been successfully bound, and the Nen Aura bound to it is Kevin's own.

The other five cards are blank and have not yet been bound, and only Kevin knows the specific binding process.

Kevin imbued the card with Nen Aura and swiped it on the card reader next to him.

The computer screen immediately redirected to a special website.

The first thing that catches the eye is the iconic irregular red Rock pattern.

Swipe up on the page to enter the website.

The website displays different functions depending on the type of card swiped.

What Kevin is seeing now is the internal administrator website.

The backend data allows you to view the spending details and purchase list of each member account.

Currently, only a few test data points are presented above; it serves as a demonstration.

"Let me see, the first thing we should do is put the goods on the shelves."

Kevin clicked on the "Goods" option, then selected "List," and began editing the images and information.

He entered all the prepared information, categorized the available potions according to different levels, and once these operations were completed, the potions were successfully listed.

After handling these matters with his administrator account, Kevin took out his Member Card and logged in again to check.

The page was instantly refreshed; the page was simple and organized with only three options: [Introduction], [Personal], and [Products].

The "[Introduction]" section, as the name suggests, provides a detailed explanation of the purchase process and various membership systems for the store and the entire website.

After all, the main purpose of this website is to build a large enough network of Supplier; everything else is a byproduct.

The "Personal" section displays the member's account information in a simple and clear manner.

The [Products] section is the core page of the entire website. After clicking on it, the potions that the current member account can purchase are displayed at the top.

Depending on the member account level, there will be gray-black potions displayed below. You can only view the description, but cannot purchase them.

A simple attraction technique.

After confirming that everything was correct, Kevin edited a text message and sent it to an unknown number.

In a room somewhere, Locke was standing by the window when his cell phone suddenly vibrated in his pocket.

He took out his phone and saw that the text message came from a number he had specifically marked.

"Finally, some news! Exactly three months later, just in time."

Locke opened the text message; it was from Kevin.

[What you requested is ready. Here is the transaction address. I'll be waiting for you here.]

The transaction location wasn't far from his city, so Locke immediately began arranging the trip.

He had been looking forward to this medicine for a long time.

After sending the text message, Kevin left the room and went to the Manor.

He walked around the Manor and found that apart from Nion, who was watching television, the entire Manor seemed unusually deserted.

Everyone's very busy.

Kevin said, sitting down on the sofa.

After hearing the interpretation of the prophecy, and after Pairo said that the three of them would handle the gang-related issues, Kevin stopped asking about it.

Correspondingly, Pairo and the other two also began to get busy with company affairs, just like Light.

Based on the predictions, there shouldn't be any major problems this month.

However, the Teldoruka Family may take action due to the success of Red Stone Pharmaceuticals.

Problems may arise next month.

After all, this was their first time dealing with this kind of thing, so they made preparations well in advance.

This can be considered the correct way to use Nion's Nen ability— to detect danger in advance through divination and make preparations to deal with it, so as to be prepared for any eventuality.

Otherwise, what's the point of prophecy?

Prophecy is meant to help people change the course of the future.

A few days later, at night.

In a brightly lit shopping mall, there is a small shop on the corner.

The store was empty except for a small counter with a computer next to it and a bookshelf behind it filled with books about animals, medicines, plants, and minerals.

You can even find many books similar to children's books and collections of folk tales.

At first glance, this doesn't look like a shop that's open for business at all; it looks more like a storefront for sale.

Inside the counter, Kevin leaned back in a recliner, holding a book in his hand, intently flipping through it.

"Faced with the Golden Chicken laying eggs, the greedy farmer finally picked up his knife and cut open its belly, only to find nothing inside—"

After reading one of the stories in his collection, Kevin rolled his eyes in exasperation.

What do you mean by "killing the goose that lays the golden eggs"?

I looked at the book cover.

<The Distant Books>

A book that collects and compiles local folk tales and legends from all over the world.

Reluctantly, I turned to the next chapter.

He met a talking, fiery red bird, a wise bird—he helped the bird, but he suffered an incurable injury, and the bird shed sad tears. The kind carpenter lived happily ever after.

What the heck?

It seems to be a fable, though it doesn't make sense from beginning to end.

It teaches people about truth, goodness, and beauty.

He had seen talking birds before, though they weren't red, so this one seemed quite believable.

He was no longer at the Nosra Manor, but in the Pharmacy outside.

This shop was one he had purchased beforehand; it's located in a bustling downtown area.

This is a large shopping mall that operates 24 hours a day.

The reason why physical stores exist is because there is actual demand for sales.

The main reason is that the city where the Nosra Family lives is located in a relatively remote area.

It was just a small city, and although the Nosra Family of Light was the local underworld Overlord, neither transportation nor other facilities were very convenient.

That location was gradually failing to meet Light's expectations for the company's development. From the beginning, Red Stone Pharmaceuticals' company location and pharmaceutical factory were set up in another city—a large port city by the sea.

The city and the Manor are easily accessible; a round trip by private Airship takes less than a day.

For Red Stone Pharmaceuticals, this is undoubtedly an excellent choice.

Kevin naturally chose this location for his Pharmacy.

At this moment, he is on duty in the store.

Although the Pharmacy had not officially opened yet, he had already arranged to meet Locke there.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Enter."

Following Kevin's response, Locke, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, pushed open the door and walked in.

Locke looked around the shop's decor and couldn't help but say, "You chose this location for your shop, which is somewhat unexpected, but this is really too perfunctory, isn't it?"

In his view, this is a good business, but the store's layout is really hard to compliment.

Kevin, reclining on the back of his chair, rolled his eyes and casually said, "This isn't a traditional shop. Do you expect me to actually put potions on the shelves?"

"If some crazy troublemaker shows up, I'll be at a huge loss."

After all, he was selling medicine. While it wouldn't be damaged if dropped on the ground, it could easily be damaged in a deliberate attack.

Furthermore, it's unlikely that there will be a large volume of shipments, so customers who need it can simply come to the store to place their orders.

"It seems I'm your first customer?"

Locke pulled over a stool, sat down, and asked with a smile.

Kevin thought for a moment and nodded, "In a way, you could say that."

Close the book and place it aside.

As he spoke, Kevin took a gold card out of his pocket and handed it to Locke.

"Member Card, mid-range."

Locke took the card and examined it closely, turning it over and over.

How do I use this?

Kevin pointed to the computer next to him. "Just like using Hunter License, you just swipe it."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Kevin felt a Resentment gaze directed at him.

He turned to look at Locke, paused for a moment, then slapped his forehead.

"Oh, sorry, I forgot you failed the Hunter Exam."

Locke stared at Kevin expressionlessly, strongly suspecting he was doing it on purpose.

Do you need me to show you how to use it?

"No need, I already know that much information."

Locke emphasized his words, then picked up the Member Card and swiped it on the machine.

Using his Member Card, Locke was directly accessed to the store's website.

"Online sales model?"

Locke muttered to himself.

He then checked his Member Card benefits and the store's information on the website.

After understanding how to use it, Locke nodded to indicate that he understood.

To be honest, he was somewhat tempted by the supplier-level cooperation terms.

But after carefully reviewing the specific details of the collaboration, he could only shake his head helplessly. This was not his area of expertise, and he lacked the necessary resources and connections.

Clearly, the materials Kevin needed were not ordinary, common items.

By examining the effects of these medicines, one can discover the answer.

"Since you're selling online, why do you still need a physical store?"

Upon hearing this question, Kevin explained helplessly, "Of course, it's to accommodate non-member users. They also have two purchase quotas per year, which can be purchased by any Nen user can use Nen Aura."

After all, one of Kevin's main purposes in opening this store was to attract suppliers.

Whether the potential suppliers are found through one's own network or recommended by other members, a physical location is needed for communication and verification.

The acquisition of materials and the sale of some medicines also require a physical location to operate.

At the same time, this is also to deal with various different situations. After all, some Nen user have all sorts of quirks, and there will definitely be people who are unwilling to conduct transactions online, or who simply are unwilling to provide a specific delivery address.

These Hunter x Hunter, or rather Nen user, are extremely vigilant.

In general, a physical store, a fixed location in reality, can solve many potential problems.

Even in this world that has not yet fully entered the information age, and even if full informatization is achieved in the future, a physical operational headquarters will still be needed.

Even a small shop like Kevin's is no exception.

Locke nodded in understanding.

"So, I can order the medicine online directly from now on?"

Kevin nodded in confirmation; this was indeed the most convenient way.

Locke frowned slightly. "Isn't this risky? It seems quite dangerous."

After all, these medicines are quite valuable, and even a small transaction could yield a considerable sum.

Kevin was somewhat helpless about this. He shrugged and said, "Some things are hard to be perfect. You just have to deal with the problems that arise."

Kevin takes into account situations such as problems during logistics, hijacking of goods, and loss of goods.

However, he currently has limited manpower and no better solution at the moment.

He can't possibly deliver the goods himself, that would be putting the cart before the horse.

Kevin looked at Locke.

"So, you have other plans, don't you? I don't think you're just here to trade potions."

He and Locke could only be considered acquaintances; to say they were intimately familiar was clearly an understatement.

It was just a normal transaction. Given Locke's personality, he should have left after completing the transaction and understanding how the shop operated.

But now they're here asking questions, trying to learn more.

Locke smiled. "Before I came here, I really just wanted to buy potions from you, but after arriving, my thoughts changed."

Locke was also a very ambitious man, and he keenly sensed Kevin's needs.

He put away the Member Card and straightened his clothes.

Locke coughed lightly, cleared his throat, gave a professional smile, and then took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to Kevin.

"I am but the President of a Global Logistics Company."