Ants X Household Affairs

Kevin is back.

There weren't actually that many people waiting to greet them on this island.

Besides Biscuit and King, the two leaders of this operation, Kevin was already acquainted with them.

Only Kurapika and Gowen are members of the Nosra Manor.

It's not that we don't want more people to come, but the operation itself is extremely dangerous.

The reason Kurapika and Gowen were sent was because their Nen ability might come in handy.

Gowen's most frequently used greatsword can directly sever Nen Aura, a feat not every Nen ability can achieve.

Kurapika goes without saying; his Chain and Fiery Red Eye make him useful in most situations.

In addition, thanks to Kevin's encouragement and their self-discipline over the past few years, their close combat skills, physical strength, and power are all at an elite level.

Even among the Hunter x Hunter, Kurapika and Gowen are considered to be above average in strength and ability; their only deficiency might be experience.

Besides these four people.

The other three were people Kevin didn't recognize.

The young man with glasses Nen ability that allowed him to monitor the composition of the air in an area.

Kevin didn't know the specifics of the ability, but Kevin strongly suspected that someone with such Nen ability, especially one that Kim had specifically brought over, was likely a member of the opposing team.

The other person is an Exorcist, whose Nen ability seems to possess a sealing-like effect.

I don't know the specifics; I only just met Kevin and learned about it myself.

The last one is the Ocean Hunter named Morel.

Biscuit and King were not exactly close friends, but Bisky possessed exceptional professional skills.

He is also a senior Nen user with considerable experience.

After all, their rendezvous this time was on the edge of the Inner Sea, so they had to deal with the ocean anyway.

"Do you want to get some rest?"

Biscuit looked at Kevin and the other person and asked.

Although there are still many things to do, the two of them have returned from the Dark Continent after all.

Kevin glanced at Melusina.

Melusina smiled and shook her head, indicating that she didn't need it.

"No need. Our return was fully prepared; it was just that the period of being rejected was indeed unpleasant."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded.

The Glasses Guy and the Exorcist were left behind.

Morel understood perfectly, nodded to Biscuit, and began preparing to leave.

Everyone following me was someone I knew.

The group made their way to the makeshift camp in the center of the isolated island.

Looking at the situation at the camp, Kevin couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

To be honest, it looks like a military camp, with a lot of things that look like military equipment set up around it.

Clearly, everyone put a lot of effort into concealing and protecting this area.

They didn't even go into the tent.

They sat around the Bonfire in the center of the camp.

Little Wang was forcibly dragged over by Kevin and Melusina.

In the current situation, this Infant Form Resentful Snake is like a child warrior wielding a gun.

They lack any sense of right and wrong, good and evil, yet they are extremely lethal and threatening.

If we just let it go like this...

Who knows, someone might inexplicably be Snake Venom and die on the spot, or secretly slip away from the island; the ocean is no channel that can stop Resentful Snake.

For now, we can only watch and wait.

Little Wang, who was forced to follow along, idly sat among the crowd.

It was precisely because of Little Wang's idle state that Jin and Biscuit's expressions turned unfriendly.

Biscuit looked at the young snake, which seemed to have a physical form, yet clearly did not.

So, in the eyes of such young snakes, we are not a threat?

Although they are non-human Beasts, they are still Sapient Life.

The Resentful Snake did not treat the people kindly because they looked like Kevin and Melusina.

The Resentful Snake was completely ignoring them.

Jin was confident he could handle the baby snake, but the snake completely ignored him.

That indifferent attitude was like ignoring the Chimera Ant under one's feet.

Even someone like Kim, who is independent and doesn't care about how others see him, cannot ignore this attitude.

"Because we really can't do anything about it. If it were in its Growth Stage, you could confront it head-on and see if you could win it over."

Let's skip the Infancy.

As he spoke, Kevin threw a punch to the side.

The fist missed its mark, as if it had struck a phantom.

Faced with Kevin's sudden action, Little Wang turned to look at him and actually expressed his dissatisfaction.

Normal Resentful Snake generally do not have this kind of emotion.

Melusina began translating as usual.

She said she hadn't done anything to you, and asked if you'd eaten something that messed up your brain.

He laughed as he spoke.

Because Kevin had indeed done something like that before.

The flesh and blood of some of the giant creatures and beasts on the Dark Continent are not so palatable. Once, Kevin ate a strange beast meat that contained a hormone that affected humans, Kevin inexplicably enraged him.

He inexplicably disliked Little Wang, throwing punches left and right, but failing to land a single blow.

If Little Wang hadn't lived with the two of them for so long, she would have almost thought that Kevin really wanted to hurt her.

"See? Even special Nen ability might not be able to harm her, not even Gowen's sword."

The Phantom Mechanism of the Infant Form Resentful Snake is extremely absurd; Kevin still doesn't understand how it manages to do it.

Even the Resentful Snake in their Growth Stage are the same.

Otherwise, the Resentful Snake of Nen-Eating Village wouldn't have been so arrogant for over two hundred years.

Think about it, that was during the Growth Stage period, no longer as illusory and invincible as Infancy.

Without waiting for anyone to speak, Kevin spoke directly.

"Let's talk about the Dark Continent later; we have plenty of time. First, tell me about the current situation."

I don't seem to have seen any government troops or personnel, which means our return didn't alert any national authorities?

In response to Kevin's question, everyone nodded.

Biscuit said, "It mainly depends on how dangerous the disaster you bring back is, and then we can determine whether we can conceal your return."

The Resentful Snake Kevin brought back is somewhat harmful, but it won't cause a disaster.

"We have several plans, and we also have a specific plan for the current situation. I have just sent out the message."

So we can pack up and head back. We'll be on the ship for over a month, so we can have a proper chat then. Right now, you probably still have a lot of things to take care of."

Jin said, "It's rare to find someone who is reasonable."

He waved dismissively at the astonished looks on everyone's faces and left.

"That's really not like him," Biscuit said, standing up as well.

As the main person in charge, he also had to get busy.

Kevin didn't intend to interfere; he simply listened to their plan of action.

At this point, only the people from the Nosra Manor remained seated.

Gowen knelt down in front of the two without hesitation.

"My lord, please punish me!"

Seeing the other person's resolute, Knight- like demeanor, Kevin's brow twitched.

Oh no, he'd almost forgotten about that.

"No, no, who can explain these things? And what does it have to do with you?"

What else did Gowen want to say?

Kevin quickly helped him up and sat him down on a stool.

"Stop talking, I have a ton of questions for you guys."

Kevin's words finally calmed Gowen down.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Melusina, standing next to her, was almost laughing so hard she could barely breathe.

During their nearly one-year stay on the Dark Continent, it was just the two of them. Although it felt like a honeymoon and had some sweet moments, they ultimately didn't interact with any outsiders.

I saw something interesting as soon as I got back, which finally made Melusina feel like I was back home.

Kevin couldn't help but rub his temples.

Although it made him somewhat embarrassed, this feeling eventually helped him gradually escape the state of being in the Dark Continent.

His wild and rough temperament softened somewhat.

"Why don't you freshen up first? Brother Gowen has arranged everything for you two."

Kurapika chuckled beside him.

Everything they needed, from food and clothing to daily necessities, was prepared, taking into account all the possibilities that might happen when the two arrived; even the smallest details were considered.

Upon hearing this, Kevin and his companion exchanged a glance, somewhat pleasantly surprised.

Living like a savage in that godforsaken place for a year must have been awful.

They went together into the makeshift tent.

Not long after.

Biscuit emerged from another tent and saw that only the two of them remained, sitting around the Bonfire.

He asked curiously, "Shouldn't you two have a lot to report? Where is the young couple?"

Kurapika pointed to the tent.

"Those two together?"

Biscuit instantly dropped what she was doing and appeared next to Kurapika in an almost Teleportation manner.

Kurapika nodded, not quite understanding what Biscuit was doing. He then slapped his forehead and turned around.

Upon hearing the definite answer, Biscuit covered her mouth and giggled.

"It seems that a year of going through thick and thin together has made their relationship progress rapidly."

Could it be that I'm about to become a big sister?

Kurapika only then realized what was happening; he never expected Biscuit to have thought of so much all at once, and looked at her speechlessly.

Gowen stood to the side, looking somewhat bewildered.

"Elder sister?"

He wasn't stupid; he understood Biscuit meant.

But it couldn't possibly be her older sister.

Hearing Gowen's doubts.

Biscuit was Frost, her arms crossed over her chest, staring coldly at him.

Isn't that so?

Knowing Gowen's personality, Kurapika frantically gave him meaningful glances from the side.

But Gowen clearly didn't realize it.

He's not stupid, but his behavior shows he's somewhat of a Knight a person with delusions of grandeur) driven by chivalry.

He might offer praise to an ordinary girl, demonstrating his Knight spirit, but when it comes to Kevin, he becomes inexplicably Justice.

They can even bring up questions that shouldn't be asked.

"Biscuit, you must be almost forty or fifty, right? I don't know why you're so well-preserved, but you can't possibly be my older sister. That's just too impolite."

"You're the lord's mentor, so you must be from his grandmother's generation, right?"

He even used the formal "you" (您).

Others might appreciate Gowen's respect, but Biscuit!!!

Kurapika stared wide-eyed and gaped, completely taken aback by Gowen's unexpected remark.

The small figure has grown into a large one.

Even the tiny shadow was stretched out.

After Kevin and his companion finished washing up and put on their long-unused clothes, they came out feeling refreshed.

But then they saw Gowen lying unconscious on the grass.

Kurapika sat beside them, watching the two of them and awkwardly laughing.

What happened?

He's a little tired.

Biscuit said, sipping her tea.

Seeing Biscuit's expression, Kevin didn't provoke her and led Melusina to sit by the Bonfire.

"Has anything happened at the Manor in the nearly one year since I left?"

Kurapika shook his head.

"Nothing serious happened. Uncle Light slowed down the company's expansion considerably after he learned of your disappearance."

We won't leave the Manor unless there's something important to do.

"What about the medicine? The amount I kept should only last about two months, right?"

Kevin's decision to return now is partly due to this reason.

Kurapika's expression turned somewhat unpleasant, and he shook his head.

"We were already running out six months ago; the last batch of new potions was stolen."

Kevin frowned at Kurapika's unpleasant expression.

"They stole them? The Phantom Troupe?"

Otherwise, Kurapika wouldn't have such a grim expression.

Kurapika nodded.

"Heh, that's really... courting death."

The words had barely left his mouth.

A violent and savage aura began to spread unchecked.

This immediately alerted the other people on the island.

Melusina hadn't noticed anything was wrong until now, and she tugged at Kevin's sleeve.

Kevin then realized that they were already back.

He quickly withdrew his unrestrained aura.

The others on the island, who had been alerted, seemed to realize what was happening only then and did not head to the camp.

Kurapika and Gowen were sweating profusely; in just a moment, their backs were already soaked with sweat.

Only then did he begin to breathe heavily.

Biscuit glanced at the two of them with a complicated expression before turning her gaze to Kevin.

"Sorry, I've gotten used to it over there."

Kevin looked embarrassed and said with some helplessness.

He fought mostly against various giant beasts on the Dark Continent. To fight such massive beasts, one had to be ferocious and savage, unleashing one's own dangerous nature.

It is both a provocation and a dispersal.

This has led him to never hide his emotions for nearly a year, facing dangerous natural environments and hunting and fighting like a wild beast.

This caused Kevin to somewhat unleash his primal, wild instincts.

However, Biscuit was concerned about was the opponent's strength.

"Although I had anticipated that your strength would improve significantly over the past year, I never expected it to have reached this level?"

Even before Kevin left, Biscuit had never felt any pressure from Kevin, but just now...

To be honest, if she weren't more experienced, older, and more composed Biscuit, she would have instantly entered her powerful battle mode.

She barely managed to remain calm by suppressing her instincts.

This also demonstrates the immense pressure Kevin put on Biscuit with his attack, and the extremely threatening kind of pressure at that.

The ability to control and extend one's momentum is remarkable.

This is enough to show that Kevin is now a true Hunter x Hunter, a real Hunter x Hunter in the wild.

Upon hearing Biscuit's words...

Kevin couldn't help but grin out loud.

"Haha, that's the Dark Continent after all. Even though I was accidentally thrown there, if I don't get enough, then all my suffering this year will have been for nothing."