Hunter x Hunter: Infinite Growth
Chapter 321

The People of the Enormous Fortune X Manor

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"Now, everyone, please take a look. This is today's grand finale auction item: the Greed Island Game Console and its accompanying Blank Information Card."

On the platform, through a large screen, everyone could see what the Game Console looked like; judging from its appearance alone, it seemed no different from an ordinary Game Console.

However, there were quite a few Nen user present, so they could clearly see the Nen Aura surrounding the Game Console.

Without a doubt, this is a product of Nen ability.

The auctioneer on stage continued his presentation.

"As we all know, this game was already quite famous a few years ago, but that was all urban legend."

"Now, the game has been completed once, and the participants who played it have brought information about the game."

"If you can obtain the legendary treasures and abilities simply by clearing the level, then..."

Although it's supposed to be an introduction, the introduction itself sounds ambiguous.

But for the buyers present who wanted to acquire this Game Console, there was no need for him to explain further. Many of the top billionaires already knew that this game could bring them treasures that even wealth could not buy.

However, for top-tier Nen user, there are countless things that wealth cannot buy.

Since the game was completed a few years ago, information about the game has been brought out by those Nen user left the game.

Although only Nen user can participate in this game, there are many Nen user are weak.

After they came out, they didn't hesitate to sell some information from the game as intelligence.

Therefore, compared to the past, the information about the game is now known to more people and is very detailed.

In particular, information about cards numbered 1100 in the game.

Some of the items inside would drive these ultra-wealthy individuals mad.

For these top billionaires, there are many channels for information. After successfully passing through customs, Kurapika and others' faces were seen by many people because of the parade.

Kurapika and Pairo often make appearances because of their connection to Red Stone Pharmaceuticals.

Therefore, many top billionaires contacted Light through this relationship, and Light also took this opportunity to build a wide network of connections.

And it was through him that these top billionaires learned accurate information about the game.

They only wanted to know one thing.

Can those things really be brought out and play a real role?

The answer is yes.

Because of this, the value of Game Console has been driven higher and higher in auctions over the past few years, climbing to new heights at an absurd rate, and they are almost always the final item in every auction.

This is also the tacit choice made by players who have left the game.

Although they are weak, they are not necessarily stupid.

Knowing they couldn't beat the game, they wanted to sell the Game Console for a high price.

Naturally, the information and wealth contained within would have to be revealed.

As a result, the price of Game Console skyrocketed, and selling just one could instantly make someone one of the richest people on the list.

Some of the auctioneers present intentionally or unintentionally turned their attention to this.

They were watching Kurapika and his two companions.

"What's wrong with these people? Why are they staring at us, seemingly intentionally or unintentionally?"

Qi asked, somewhat puzzled; he was very sensitive to these kinds of gazes.

"They're probably watching us," Kurapika explained from the side.

"Why?"

Why look this way at this time?

"Because the last time, and the first time, we were the three of us who beat the game."

Kurapika said, pointing to the people on his left and right.

"Ah?!"

Gon let out a surprised shout.

This is truly unexpected.

Even Biscuit turned her head curiously. Although she knew about the game, she had only recently learned about it from Kevin and had hardly paid attention to related information before.

"Here we go."

Qi reminded them, diverting everyone's attention.

"Fifty billion!"

The first bidder immediately raised the value to at least 5 billion.

But those who followed didn't stop at all.

One hundred and eleven billion.

"15 billion."

"Two hundred and thirty billion."

"Three hundred-"

The price of Game Console has skyrocketed at an incomprehensible rate.

It quickly surpassed the previous record.

Its value has reached 50 billion.

This is so exaggerated it's unbelievable.

It's no exaggeration to say that the price of this single Game Console exceeds the total value of all other items auctioned today.

The two had already turned ashen.

Although they had expected this, they didn't even have a chance to speak.

Their first words directly outweighed the amount of money they had.

Why is it so expensive?

Qi couldn't help but ask.

Compared to Gon, he was much more sensitive to money, after all, his family was a family of assassins who did things for money.

Under normal circumstances, even his father's orders are only worth around 10 billion, and sometimes his father will take orders worth several billion. He rarely takes orders worth more than 20 billion, and he has only heard of such orders once or twice.

As it turns out, the price of this Game Console was enough to hire their entire family for one trip.

Six hundred and ten billion!

Once that price was announced, no one else followed suit.

Sixty-two billion!

The person bidding was right next to me.

Kurapika and the others suddenly turned their heads to look.

Because the person bidding was Light.

Seeing the strange looks from everyone, Light was also puzzled.

"What's wrong?"

At this point, the person who made the initial bid continues to bid.

Sixty-five billion!

Six hundred and six billion!

Light continued.

"Six hundred and six billion, for the first time!"

The auctioneer on stage shouted loudly.

This price is outrageous; it's impossible not to be excited.

Sixty-seven billion!

Finally, the person who had placed the initial bid raised the price again.

This time, Light didn't follow.

"Raising prices is a normal practice, isn't it?"

Light had no idea what Kurapika and the others were surprised about.

Pairo then realized what was happening, slapped his forehead, and looked at Kevin remained calm.

"Did you put this up for auction, Uncle?"

Kevin nodded.

"That's right, didn't I tell you before?"

"Absolutely not! You're doing this on purpose!"

Men Qi had already seen through it and exposed it without hesitation.

"It's a rare opportunity, so I might as well list it now and make a little money."

This was so exaggerated that Biscuit couldn't help but purse her lips.

"Wow, they really are rich."

This is liquid capital; there aren't many wealthy people who can come up with this much liquid capital.

She simply couldn't produce it.

She's a veteran Nen user.

"Kevin, do you have Game Console at home?"

Qi seemed to have thought of something and quickly asked.

Kevin nodded. "Of course they have them. Otherwise, how did Kurapika and the others beat the game?"

Is there anything else?

Gon couldn't help but ask as well.

Buying the Game Console is impossible now; you couldn't even sell yourself for that much money.

We'll have to find a solution elsewhere.

"Yes, we kept one; the rest were installed this time."

"Huh? Don't we only have two at home?"

Nion asked, puzzled.

Kevin's words make it sound like he has many channels.

Rosana chuckled and patted her head.

Kevin bought all the Game Console from that tycoon a long time ago, not just two.

"My God, how much money are you going to make this time?"

Men Qi couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

I'm so angry! I knew Kevin earned a lot, but this time he earned way too much.

I'm envious.

"A few hundred billion, that's small change."

Kevin smiled calmly.

"Oh."

Biscuit gave a dismissive laugh and ignored him; the more she asked, the more excited Kevin would become.

Kevin had a total of eight units, but he hung up seven of them this time, keeping only one as a souvenir.

"After this auction, you'll have almost as much money as a small country."

Buhaci couldn't help but complain.

Hunter x Hunter are generally not short of money, but this time the amount is a bit too much.

Even Hunter x Hunter like them would be surprised.

I spend money like water.

Kevin reminded him.

This is a point that no one can refute.

He does indeed spend billions, with the annual salaries alone amounting to billions for the Nosra Manor.

Not to mention acquiring and cultivating those rare materials.

The problem is that Pharmacy also generate considerable profits.

With the auction concluded.

The crowd dispersed and prepared to leave.

Kira pulled Gon along as they followed.

No one seemed to mind, and they all returned to the hotel together.

As soon as I sat down, Gon and Qi came over.

"Kevin, could you—"

Kevin reached out and interrupted him.

"Alright, I know what you want to ask. If you need it, of course, no problem. Let's use it together on the way back."

"Yeah!"

Gon and Qi jumped up happily and patted each other on the back.

I never expected the problem to be solved in this way.

Are you interested too?

Pairo looked at Biscuit, who was sitting at the table, and asked her a strange question.

At this moment, Biscuit's eyes were already sparkling.

"This, this thing!"

She pointed to a gemstone card in the catalog and asked a question.

Nion was standing next to her, recognized it immediately; after all, they had spent a lot of time collecting this item back then.

"Ah, I know this gem."

So it's true? This thing becomes real after you beat the game?

Biscuit asked quickly.

Nion nodded.

"It's true, the medicine we brought back before is still here."

Upon hearing this Biscuit jumped off the bench, hands on her hips.

"I've decided, I want to play this game too!"

As she spoke, she looked at Kevin.

"Of course, no problem. With the expansion port, several people can fit inside one machine; it's more than enough."

Although I've heard that some of the game's content has changed, the core gameplay hasn't been significantly altered.

It only restricts some of the useless gameplay experiences that involve mutual harm.

But in reality, the difficulty has actually increased for players.

It would be easier to get cards by letting them kill each other, but if the probability of getting cards by killing each other decreases significantly, then you'll have to collect them honestly.

Seriously speaking, if you could complete this game, and collect everything step by step according to the rules, that would be a huge success.

Once you clear the game, you're guaranteed to be at least an elite Nen user.

The group boarded Airship.

They returned to the Nosra Manor.

Upon entering the Manor, both Gon and Qi, who were visiting for the first time, were shocked.

Because everyone from the servants to the butler was Nen user.

Qi was certainly no stranger to such scenes, but the problem was that this was the first time he had ever seen anything like this outside his own home.

Everyone is so amazing.

Gon exclaimed with a hint of excitement.

You should know that all the employees Nen user and stay in the Manor have long-term contracts.

Rosana, who is in charge of the Manor's internal affairs, sometimes provides them with training.

Daznuer, who is in charge of the security system, also provides some martial arts training to his staff.

It's fair to say that the people here are all quite capable in combat.

"Robert, arrange rooms for these two guests."

Kurapika said to the butler who was there to greet them.

The elderly man, dressed in a butler's uniform and with gray hair, nodded ramrod straight.

This man could be considered one of the Nosra Family's long-time butlers.

Although the Nosra Family originated from the Light family and had a history in the mafia, they had been around for quite some time.

This old butler was once a highly experienced manager under Light.

Later, as he grew older, he left the yakuza world and became the family's butler.

He was about to retire, but Kevin came and gave him some medication.

It restored his physical strength and he also learned Nen ability.

A small notebook appeared in his hand, and he wrote something down. Then, two pieces of paper flew out of the notebook, turned into paper cranes, and flew away.

"Nen ability? How interesting."

Gon couldn't help but say.

Qi was also very curious.

"You two are joking; it's just a trivial little trick."

His Nen ability isn't particularly strong, but perhaps due to his age and experience, his Nen ability is structured quite well to suit his profession.

[Management Memo]

The Nen ability.

Within the managed area, the written text on the notes carries a certain degree of coercion. Apart from a very few regulations that are coercive to others, the other coercive measures are applied to the items within the managed area.

A very strange Nen ability.

Simply put, it became part of the defense system of the core area of the Manor, and it was very convenient.

He set different access permissions for the areas he managed, and then marked Gon and his companion as VIPs.

A maid came over.

"Please come with me, guests. Your rooms have been prepared for you."

However, the light from Gon and his companion fell instead on the strange object next to the maid.

They were two round, snow-white rabbit dolls, with hands growing out of their ears.

"This is my little helper."

The maid said with a smile.

She is the head maid of the Manor. The Manor did not have this job before, but her Nen ability was suitable, so she was made the head maid.

[Plush Helper]

Operational system conceptual ability.

Being able to control the doll's actions, especially if it's a doll you made yourself, will make it as easy to use as your own arm and it will even possess a certain level of intelligence.

So they made many of these rabbit dolls to help with certain tasks within the Manor.

"This place is really interesting."

As he followed the head maid inside, and saw the desserts and tea wafting in, Gon exclaimed in amazement.

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