Aftermath: Target X

Killua's journey home went much more smoothly than he had imagined.

On the Airship.

Alluka was running around in the lobby, and then she would stand by the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the scenery outside and shouting.

A moment later, she ran to the sofa and started jumping and rolling around.

He seemed extremely happy; you simply couldn't associate this little girl—or rather, the little boy—with Lord Level creature from the Dark Continent.

Kiy was also by the other person's side, observing their condition, and was equally happy.

"This time it was really just running around and seeing what it was like; we didn't actually do anything substantial."

Melusina took a sip of tea, leaned against Kevin, and said with a smile.

"Isn't this great?" Kevin said with a smile.

"Originally Kiy just wanted us to support him and boost his confidence, since it was the first time he'd said no to something so important at home."

Kido, a clever child, naturally understood his family's importance after traveling outside.

He may already be quite strong, but Nen ability are inherently unpredictable, and the battles he's had during his travels have given him a good taste of that.

Therefore, even after mastering almost invincible abilities, he was still afraid that there might be some details he had overlooked.

She sought Kevin's help both to examine Alluka's body and to boost Kevin own confidence.

He didn't think anyone in his household was more powerful than the Ant King.

"However, the existence of such a terrifying being, roaming freely outside, does make it difficult to feel at ease."

Fortunately, very few people know about this.

One is an insider from the Zoldyck Family. It's believed that the Zoldyck family has a very good information Blockade in this regard.

The other two are Kevin and his partner.

Otherwise, once this news leaks out, any organization or country will definitely want to compete for it.

Of course, Kevin also felt that there was a possibility of the situation being ignored.

After all, anything beyond our control is harmful.

Just then, Qi and Gon walked over. Alluka seemed to have tired of playing and was being served by the only butler who was with them. She was asleep on a recliner next to them.

As Kiy approached, her expression suddenly turned serious as she looked at Kevin and asked, "Will my orders have any impact on Nanika?"

Upon hearing this, Kevin looked at him.

"To be honest, I can't be sure, after all, the creatures and ecosystems of the Dark Continent are difficult to fully confirm."

"However, I can confirm that Nanika feeds on desires; you can understand it as living on human emotions, the activity of the mind, and the things it produces."

"And in the process of fulfilling his wish, the price he pays and the lives lost are what he consumes."

Kiy fell silent, just as he had expected.

"But you don't need to worry too much, because it's impossible to tell whether this kind of food is his means of survival or just a snack."

Upon hearing this, Qi looked at him, his gaze questioning.

"Since you know about the Dark Continent, you should understand that every exploration is an operation targeting a very high-level substance on the Dark Continent."

"When they encountered creatures of the same race as Nanika, they sought the Three-Source Water, known as [the primordial liquid that can become all liquids]."

Qi Zhen hadn't really thought about this point in depth.

What does this mean?

Gon scratched his head, looking puzzled.

He couldn't understand what it meant to be "a substance capable of becoming the original liquid of all liquids".

"It's hard to understand, but you can think of it simply as water that can turn into all sorts of liquids, like the beverages you drink, the nutrient solutions you use, and various forms of liquid energy, etc."

This is just the most basic usage. The fact that it can utter such a name means that it can also transform into various liquids that can only exist in the Dark Continent.

"Based on my limited understanding of the Dark Continent, the appearance of this thing on its inevitable path suggests that it is very likely a requirement of the Mist-form Lifeform."

"The most likely explanation is food, but there's also a chance it could just be a coincidence."

However, Kevin is more inclined to believe that the needs of the Mist-form Lifeform are the right fit.

After all, the description of the Three-Source Water is too abstract compared to other hopes.

After all, the concept of liquid is just a description of a form, and it is not strongly related to the formation of matter.

Is a liquid metal considered a liquid?

Are some of the fluids in the human body considered liquids?

Many solids can be transformed into liquids, so could this substance also be transformed?

If all of these were possible, then it would be the very foundation of all things, capable of being transformed into everything through various means.

It's just that some things require a bit more thought and effort to make.

In practice, this will make it far surpass other hopes.

It can directly provide an engine for current technology, allowing it to soar to new heights.

Of the Five Great Hopes, it is the only one that could significantly strengthen industry and technology.

"I know what you're worried about, but I think you don't need to think about this much in your lifetime, or rather, in Alluka's lifetime."

"As long as you don't let him overuse his desire for treatment."

Kevin had seen that the desires of those seeking healing in the Nanika were purely acts of giving, a consumption that yielded no return.

Without a food source, it's difficult to determine what such a desire consumes—whether it's Nanika herself or Alluka.

Whether there is a limit to the lifespan of Mist-form Lifeform without additional consumption is questionable.

"Dark Continent ----"

Qi muttered to himself.

Seeing the other person's expression, Kevin couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

"You don't actually want to go to that place, do you?"

Kiy nodded frankly.

Gon suddenly asked from the side, "Will Daddy go there too?"

The two men's attitudes made Kevin sit up straight.

"It's dangerous there, and I personally don't think you should go."

In the past, Kevin would have just smiled and told them to try their best, because it would be difficult to get through it on their own.

Given Kiy and Gon's attitude, under normal circumstances, even if you asked them to smuggle themselves across the border, they wouldn't do it on their own.

For these two, sometimes the process is more important than the result.

Therefore, they are more interested in things that are challenging.

By the time they actually get the pass, they will have already become powerful Nen user.

It would take at least ten years to get it done, not to mention the International Voyage Bureau, which to a large extent has no intention of giving others permission.

But things are different now.

Kevin has already been informed.

Before long, someone will be doing this kind of thing on a grand scale, and Qi and Gon will most likely be able to easily hitch a ride on it.

"I want to find my dad; this game isn't over yet."

Gon clenched his fist and said.

Gon doesn't have much of a father-son relationship with his father, just like Jin does with his son.

For many, finding their father is simply a goal that motivates them and makes their actions more purposeful.

As mentioned before, he focuses on the process.

Now, all the leads have gone cold.

Seeing the look in their eyes, Kevin couldn't help but slap his forehead.

"It's very dangerous, and to get there, you need to organize the right team, understand? You need leadership, organizational skills, and a large, sustainable amount of money."

These are not owned by either of them.

"Idiot, they want a ride with you."

Melusina patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile.

Kevin only realized what was happening after hearing this.

Because he genuinely hadn't considered that possibility.

Killua and Gon then laughed.

They were certainly aware of the difficulty of this matter, and they also knew that they couldn't control it.

If you can't take the lead, just join in; it won't affect anything.

These words made Kevin lean back on the sofa.

He was pondering the possibilities.

First, their Nen ability are insufficient to support the team.

But to say that these two aren't strong is absolutely impossible.

The improvement in these two's strength can only be described as exaggerated.

Its future potential is even more limitless.

Kevin thinks he can still climb to the top by using drugs, while both of them can reach the top based on their talent alone.

And in his team, the only one who could surpass the two of them, without a doubt, is Melusina.

And very importantly...

Kevin's actions were different from King's and the others'.

Jin and his group's goal was exploration, and this exploration was essentially about avoiding danger.

Kevin's goal is to hunt and gather materials, so he needs to focus his actions and plans on dangerous targets.

Their only point of intersection might be their need for hope.

Therefore, Kevin's need for combat power is beyond doubt; the more the better, absolutely no problem.

From this perspective, there's certainly no problem with their addition.

"And Kim will be acting with you, right?"

Gon is simple-minded, not stupid; when he has a goal, his mind is very active.

And I have a very scary intuition.

Kevin nodded slightly; there was nothing to hide.

"He has his own team, but we'll temporarily form a team on the way and after we arrive."

Gon flashed his bright white teeth, so isn't that obvious?

As long as Kim follows Kevin, there's no way she can escape.

"But I still have to tell you, it's very dangerous, extremely dangerous, um----"

Just as he was about to say something, Melusina at him.

"Those two were involved in the Chimera Ant War."

Upon hearing this, Kevin fell silent and shook his head helplessly.

"I'm sorry, I underestimated your awareness."

The main issue was the size of the two men, which made Kevin feel like he was dealing with children, and his past parenting style prevented him from changing his mindset.

He needs to take a serious approach when communicating with the two of them.

"Then I'll be frank: if the two of you join, I won't have any objections, because I do need combat power."

"However, the territory of the Mist-form Lifeform is not on our current route. The Dark Continent too vast. If we didn't consider it our goal from the beginning, trying to reach it would be nothing short of a pipe dream."

If you want to target the territory of the Mist-form Lifeform, then you must head in that direction from the moment you log in.

Crossing the Dark Continent was the most irrational thing to do, especially at the beginning.

Killua nodded.

"I know, I didn't plan to go there from the start. It's dangerous, isn't it? A large country organized so many people, and in the end, they all failed."

Kiy wasn't arrogant enough to think he had the corresponding strength.

"Besides, even if Alluka's situation is dangerous, it's not something that will happen in a short time. And although going there is dangerous, I can still grow there, and I can also avoid my family and other people."

It is clear that Qi had given this matter considerable thought.

His ability to command has been exposed.

Whether they are family members or outsiders.

Once any information reaches the ears of a third party, the risk of exposure increases dramatically.

That would be harmful to both him and Alluka.

Because of his commands, everyone wanted to control him in order to gain control over Alluka.

Otherwise, if one wants to make a wish without orders, one can only do so through normal channels, which is too dangerous for most people to accept.

Not to mention that the order has already closed off this possibility.

If you go to the Dark Continent with Kevin, many problems can be solved directly.

Killua then had a long period of undisturbed time to improve his strength and grow.

Moreover, Kevin is very capable, and Kevin friends and teammates are also very capable; they all have connections.

But this kind of thing doesn't involve dealing with those countries.

If Kevin and his team succeed, Alluka will become less important once there is a path to explore.

The gains and losses are now balanced.

Kevin nodded; he could see the determination in Qi's eyes and his thoughtful demeanor.

This was definitely not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but rather an idea that had been considered for a long time.

After all, Kevin had never hidden his desire to go to the Dark Continent from either of them.

Kevin then turned his gaze to Gon.

"If I follow Uncle Kevin's advice, I'll definitely be able to see Dad and see what kind of goal he's striving for."

"Besides, Qi and I are good friends, and I want to help his sister. Moreover, Qi's goal is not something that can be easily achieved."

Kiy looked at him, simply smiled, and did not try to dissuade him.

Just like he would follow Gon to find his father.

Gon helped his sister without any problems.

Kevin nodded slightly.

Although Gon doesn't think things through as deeply as Qi, that's just Gon's way of thinking; he doesn't seem like someone who thinks things through deeply.

He acts based on goals, instincts, and passions.

They could vaguely sense that the goal was unattainable.

It is precisely because of such an unattainable goal that it can become a long-term action plan.

"I agree in principle, but if you really want to join, various restrictions are inevitable."

"So let's go back to the Manor first. Once you have a complete understanding of the overall situation, then we can draw a final conclusion."

Upon hearing this, the two laughed and gave each other a high five.

Clearly, the two had discussed it beforehand.