Stepping into the Trap × Death of the Cat

At this moment, Neferpitou's strategy changed drastically. He almost abandoned the initiative to attack and kept dodging with his ghostly movements.

Its amber cat-like eyes sharply scanned the chaotic battle before it, its mind rapidly analyzing the situation.

That white-haired brat's speed and burst efficiency began to slow down noticeably.

Sure enough, the blue electric light emanating from his body began to weaken, and he was now consciously reducing the frequency of its use.

This was crucial good news, just as she had thought before. The human species, especially one so young, had immense limitations and energy consumption due to its powerful Nen ability.

Once this white-haired brat completely loses the boost from his lightning-fast speed, I will be able to kill him instantly. This is the only way to break the deadlock.

Once this most threatening one is killed, the other two will no longer pose a real lethal threat.

At that point, whether you force your way out to find the king or stay and fight to hold off the enemy, both are viable options.

Her plan is progressing steadily and gradually.

She was analyzing that Kite, as the opposing commander and someone with a greater strategic vision and experience, was certainly the same.

At this moment, Kite gripped her Tachi, concentrating intently as she barely managed to fight back.

In their current situation, the only moment when they can pose a real threat to Neferpitou is the instant that Kiy successfully paralyzes him with Electric Current.

But that moment was so brief that even Kite and Melusina, approaching from different directions, couldn't catch up.

So in that instant, once the paralysis wears off, Neferpitou will not hesitate to switch places with her Clone, letting the Clone take the belated attack, while she instantly moves away from the danger zone.

In this troublesome situation, the cunning Neferpitou would also take the opportunity to swap out the number of people.

Because she can precisely move around the Maid Nen Beast and kill it.

Their current core attack strategy is a combination of paralysis and a fatal blow from either Kite or Melusina.

This requires a great deal of mental concentration and physical endurance.

The enemy now only has three Clone left, which is based on the previous record of clones appearing and being eliminated multiple times before, after which no more Clone appeared.

Neferpitou has seven ultimate Clone.

There are no signs of further increases.

The battle continued fiercely. This time, Melusina took the initiative to adjust her position, forming a pincer movement with Kite to attack Neferpitou together.

Qi then turned to engage in a fierce battle with one of the Clone.

Unfortunately, Qi had played a crucial role as the tactical core, which had taken a huge toll on his stamina, so he needed to take advantage of a relatively safe opportunity to rest for a while.

For Qi, the battle against Clone that was not his true self and was slightly weaker was a chance to catch his breath and recover.

As Neferpitou skillfully parried and dodged the attacks, he kept a close eye on the situation on Qi's side out of the corner of his eye.

Really.

The kid's fatigue became even more apparent.

This is the opportunity we've been waiting for.

Whether it's a trap or not is irrelevant now.

Time was not on her side.

Realizing this, Neferpitou didn't hesitate and instantly switched places with the Clone who was currently fighting Killua.

The deadly claw strike had been poised to be unleashed, and in the instant the attack switched, it tore through the air and was launched.

Qi was clearly on guard and prepared, instantly entering a lightning-like state where his entire body crackled with blinding electric light.

It burst forth with extreme speed, dodging away with a reaction faster than Neferpitou had anticipated.

After creating distance, a bolt of lightning shot out swiftly, paralyzing Neferpitou once again.

Neferpitou was used to this level of paralysis, and since she had taken the initiative to switch places this time, she was not caught in a pincer movement.

The two on the other side were attacking her Clone, which also had a suppressive effect.

Unless Neferpitou and his Clone switch places again and deliberately fall into the encirclement, the Clone's destruction is inevitable.

Another Clone will be destroyed.

Neferpitou is at a disadvantage.

She must eliminate Qi before her Clone are completely destroyed.

By this time, Qi was already panting, and the exhaustion on his face was undeniable.

Neferpitou no longer held back, and smoke exploded around him again.

Another Clone appeared.

There are eight Clones in total.

Kite counted silently in her mind.

There are already eight.

When Kite learned the number, the first thing that came to her mind was what Gon had said.

Cats have nine lives.

The Ant King collects human books and various information to learn about humanity, so it's impossible that Neferpitou, as his protector, wouldn't also learn about similar things.

They had also seen various human-related items while they were in the lair.

Therefore, they must have known about the saying that "cats have nine lives".

In other words, it is highly likely that there are nine Clones.

After all, eight Clones are only one away from nine, and Nen ability is strongly correlated with thought and willpower.

Under the latent influence of the idea that "cats have nine lives," it's not difficult to increase the number of one's Clone to a certain limit.

In other words, there is a very high probability that there is another Clone that has not yet appeared.

In this situation, why hide one at all?

Is it some kind of backup plan?

Or does this last one possess some special ability? Is it something only this last Clone has?

It's still impossible to determine.

But eight Clones have already appeared, and the scales of victory have begun to tip in their favor.

With the appearance of yet another Clone, the pressure on Neferpitou's side eased once again.

Without hesitation, she rushed towards Qi again.

Although Qi's speed and reaction ability were extraordinary, he was very quick in this Lightning Speed state.

But Neferpitou is not invincible; she can still put immense pressure on her opponent.

In previous battles, she had determined that the longer this state lasted, the greater the energy expenditure would be.

The opponent's energy expenditure is now nearing its limit.

Melusina and Kite wanted to provide support, but they were held back by the Clone.

Neferpitou's Clone are not weak, although they are weaker compared to his original body.

However, the two were unable to quickly eliminate the Clone, and Melusina's Maid Nen Beast was far weaker than the Clone.

Lightning flashed and darted across the battlefield, with the white-haired figure (Neferpitou's true form) hot on his heels.

After dodging for less than a minute, Qi began to pant heavily, and his speed noticeably decreased.

The blue electric light emanating from his body gave the impression of unstable, flickering electricity.

Seeing this, Neferpitou finally revealed a ferocious smile, his expression becoming extremely murderous.

Finally, we've reached this point.

She wanted to tear that white-haired brat to pieces with her own hands and eat him whole!

Bang bang bang!

Suddenly, a gunshot rang out from the side.

The gunshot immediately stopped Neferpitou's movements, forcing her to halt as several bullets whizzed past her.

Her attack was interrupted, and she turned sharply to look angrily at Kite was holding a gun.

At this moment, Kite's weapon began to change again, transforming into a giant Scythe.

He used the Scythe to parry the attack from the Clone beside him, then swung it forward with a sudden thrust.

As soon as Kite made her swinging motion, everyone instinctively jumped up.

This weapon had been used many times in this battle, and Neferpitou already knew how to dodge it.

But as she leaped, the Maid Nen Beast Little Blue, grabbed one of the Clone in front of her and together they took the attack head-on. They were instantly cut in half at the waist and perished together.

Melusina also kicked one of her Clone down.

It also suffered the indiscriminate attack of Grim Reaper Waltz.

At this point, the number of players on both sides had been drastically reduced.

With each jump, Neferpitou showed no sign of stopping, and the moment he landed, he pounced on Qi like an arrow released from a bow.

At this moment, the lightning on Qi's body barely flickered as he dodged once again at the last second. After catching his breath, he no longer hesitated, took out a potion from his waist, and decisively swallowed it.

Seeing this, Neferpitou's eyes widened instantly.

His expression turned extremely ugly.

She's not stupid. Back in the lair, she enjoyed studying books on medical potion making and even tried her hand at it.

The potion in the other party's hand was clearly not a normal medicine, but more like a product or special item made with Nen ability.

When used at such a crucial moment, the effect is self-evident.

Sure enough, as soon as the potion was taken, the electricity on Qi's body suddenly blazed brightly, the blue light strongly clung to his body, and the arcs of electricity flashed more frequently.

This was better than any previous time, as if I had been instantly fully charged.

"Humans!!!"

Neferpitou gritted his teeth, his expression twisted and crazed.

He watched as Qi drank the medicine.

At the same time, Melusina and Kite drank the potion they were carrying without hesitation.

Taking medicine is a signal.

Whoever takes the medicine first, everyone else has to follow suit, because they all need to instantly elevate their condition to its peak.

This signal signifies the start of the most lethal phase of the attack.

Kite's Crazy Clown began to rotate again, and amidst a dazzling series of numerical changes, the pointer stopped at seven.

This is a number that has never been drawn throughout the entire battle.

After drawing that number, Kite's expression remained unchanged, but she couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

It's not what he wanted, but it's okay.

The number seven transformed the weapon into a long Chain, with a Claw Hook attached to Chain top.

As soon as the weapon appeared, Kite threw the Chain Claw Hook with all her might without hesitation.

In that instant, Qi, fully charged and at his peak, appeared in front of Neferpitou in a Teleportation, as if teleporting, and swung his hands forward with all his might.

"Drink!" With a low shout, a torrent of electricity surged forth without restraint, instantly engulfing Neferpitou.

"Aaaaaaah!"

This lightning strike was more intense and prolonged than any of the previous attacks. Neferpitou was instantly paralyzed by the electric shock, letting out a painful, trembling scream.

She'd been tricked!

She had been struck by the strange paralyzing lightning several times, and had become accustomed to the fact that her body's resistance could neutralize each lightning strike in a very short time.

Furthermore, as her body adjusts, the time between shocks is decreasing, leading him to conclude that the amount of electricity delivered with each shock is constant.

That's why she was able to avoid risks several times, relying solely on Sacrifice her Clone to wear down her opponent.

If the duration of Qi's paralysis could be prolonged, would he be unwilling to use it?

That's definitely impossible.

Because if she could be immobilized by a single, sudden, and powerful paralysis, she would be hit by subsequent attacks, resulting in injury or even death, and the advantage in the battle would quickly slip away.

It didn't need to drag on for so long.

But what happened this time?

Such a surging torrent of lightning poured out all at once, far exceeding the intensity of the previous strikes, rendering her completely immobile!

If she had such an ability, why didn't she use it earlier? She wouldn't have been able to dodge it then either!

The numbness and shock affected her thoughts.

The Chain- like Claw Hook flew precisely over, wrapping tightly around her waist and locking her firmly in place.

Melusina approached like the wind in an instant.

Taking advantage of this one and only moment of control, the Syringe that had been prepared beforehand appeared in his hand.

With his other hand, he swiftly inserted a Syringe emanating an ominous aura into it, and without hesitation, flicked the Syringe precisely, piercing Neferpitou's body, forcefully injecting the liquid into it.

With this strike hitting its mark.

The electric output in Kiy's hand suddenly disappeared, and he instantly used the momentum to retreat.

After the Chain successfully bound the target, Kite's weapon was able to change freely again, and he immediately began to draw it again.

In a flash of light, the weapon transformed back into a comfortable Tachi.

Neferpitou stood there, panting heavily, his hateful eyes sweeping fiercely over the three people who had spread out and formed a triangle around him.

"Is it poison? You used poison—didn't you?"

Neferpitou was no fool; his voice trembled with anger.

All of the three men's combat actions were clearly designed around this final dose of Toxin.

Whether it was deliberately feigning weakness to lower their guard against the paralyzing lightning, or the three of them suddenly drinking the enhancement potion together, it was all to buy themselves a few seconds to forcibly control themselves.

The ultimate goal is to inject the Toxin into their own bodies and kill themselves completely, rather than simply dragging them out here.

Her question went unanswered, and she didn't expect any answer.

She turned her head sharply, her Resentment Poison gaze fixed on Qi.

Then, with a complex emotion that was hard to describe, he slowly turned his head back.

Qi's forehead was covered in cold sweat. That gaze just now made him truly feel the chilling approach of death.

In other words, for a fleeting moment, Neferpitou had the thought of risking his life to kill him.

But I don't know why I gave up.

All three remained on high alert, ready for any eventuality.

During the period when the poison takes effect, in the instant Neferpitou knows he is about to die, that will be the moment when he is at his most frantic and dangerous.

However, to everyone's surprise, Neferpitou stood still and did not take any action.

After a few seconds, she finally managed to squeeze out the vicious words through clenched teeth. "Despicable—despicable human beings!"

The anger and resentment in that voice were impossible to hide.

The Toxin took effect far too quickly.

Neferpitou's body swayed violently a few times, and he began to stagger, unable to stand steadily.

Two streams of bloody tears flowed uncontrollably from his eyes.

"Cough cough! Pfft!" After coughing a few times, she suddenly spat out a mouthful of dark red blood.

With a thud, his body collapsed heavily to the ground, limp and lifeless.

Neferpitou, lying on the ground, still stared wide-eyed, as if he had never closed his eyes in death.

King!

Such venom must be a highly potent poison specifically designed to attack Chimera Ant.

So powerless.

This toxin, specifically implanted in the genes of Chimera Ant, is something no Chimera Ant can escape.

Even if you're a fan of the king!

Humans have truly become despicable!

This poison is so potent that even a king could not withstand it.

Wang Hui died right there—poisoned, so tragically—without any dignity.

No way—this result is absolutely unacceptable!!!

The dark Resentment burning within him was as tangible as a flame.

The chilling aura emanating from that Resentment made Qi instinctively jump a few steps back; the feeling was like countless piercing ice needles constantly pricking his skin.

Kite couldn't help but take a step back, her brows furrowed and her expression grave.

Only Melusina, with her deep gaze, calmly and quietly observed.

She was all too familiar with Resentment.

Then, the intense Resentment dissipated as if blown away by the wind, and Neferpitou entered into death completely, his life force vanishing in an instant.

It's like turning into an ordinary, lifeless corpse, standing there.

"We're still missing one body," Kite suddenly said, breaking the silence.

Although there is no definitive evidence to prove that Neferpitou had nine bodies.

But his strong sixth sense told him there were definitely nine.

The last one is still hidden.

The Resentment that had just been building up erupted...

With this in mind, he consulted Melusina, who might have a better understanding of Nen ability, especially mood-manipulation.

Melusina frowned, carefully examining the piled-up corpses and Zhou Yuan.

The Resentment just now did indeed arise, and it was extremely intense; however, it was no longer among the pile of corpses.

How could the other person have just died while embracing someone they didn't truly love?

And—does this poison work so quickly?