Confirmation X The impatient old man

Hunter x Hunter: Infinite Growth Chapter 718

Everyone in the Meeting Room was completely focused.

Kevin and the others sat there, talking and adding to each other's comments.

It took almost the entire morning to roughly recount their experience.

The previous action report had already been prepared and filed.

However, it's easier to understand such experiences by listening to the person involved and obtaining firsthand information, and you can also ask about details that might not have been written down on the spot.

"I should have gone with them."

Melusina leaned back in her chair and sighed.

She originally wanted to go with them, but there was indeed a need for someone else to help at the camp after Kevin left.

That's why she stayed.

The fact that Nen ability are too much of a support function is also a bad thing.

"That was truly wonderful."

Qiduo had no choice but to say it.

This experience was truly remarkable, perhaps even the most exciting one they had experienced since exploring the Dark Continent.

The process itself wasn't dangerous, but the most important thing was that I had enough experience and saw enough Sapient Life.

"In other words, the area we are in now actually has its own operating rules and logic."

"To be honest, hearing that made me feel much more at ease."

Nobu muttered to himself.

A region with rules and self-regulating logic is far better than a chaotic, lawless, dark forest.

Kurapika looked at the Notebook in front of him and tapped around on it.

"So in the coastal areas, in the territory of the Sky Overlord, we are essentially safe."

"The surrounding neighbors are mostly recognized Lord, and we have already established good relations with them."

This is even better.

"Speaking of which, why are there no unrecognized Lord in the coastal areas?"

Upon hearing this, Koto said directly, "According to Kevin and the others, the resource density in inland areas..."

It is far higher than that of coastal areas.

"This means that resources are limited in coastal areas, and these limited resources are naturally occupied by those recognized Lord."

Resources are limited in such a long and narrow coastal area.

If divided among several Lords, it will naturally be gone.

"In that case, our base is situated in a gap in the landscape, nestled between several Lords."

Fortunately, the humans had just landed on the Dark Continent, and their need for resources was limited.

In addition, there is control over natural disasters.

It's also unlikely that they will develop intensively. Given the size of the central area, it's difficult for them to fully develop it; they can only focus on acquiring certain key resources.

"To be honest, although this information is very meaningful, it is not very useful for the time being."

"This area is still too large. It's so vast that we haven't even figured out the surrounding environment yet."

Pairo, however, spoke calmly.

Kevin looked at the tablet in front of him, which displayed the newly created map.

This map is updated in real time.

All explorers have tablets with internet access, which allow them to investigate and update the explored areas in real time.

As you can see, most of the areas are drawn very roughly.

The only map that could be considered detailed was located in the area surrounding their territory.

Let alone the entire territory of the Sky Overlord.

Even in coastal areas, it's as small as a fingernail.

"Distance."

Kevin sighed and leaned back in his chair.

Distance became almost the biggest obstacle to their exploration.

Let's talk about the distance leading to the Arena.

Under Kevin's guidance, it will probably take two or three months.

Without Kevin.

So even if the timeframe doesn't double, it will still take four or five months.

A round trip like this takes almost a year.

Thinking this, Kevin slapped his forehead.

They're using the mindset of short human lifespans to think about problems again.

"The Grand Tournament Arena is undoubtedly the communication center of the entire Sky Overlord's territory, so we must clear a relatively safe route for long-term travel."

Kurapika said, his expression slightly serious.

The others listened and nodded in agreement.

That's for sure.

Through the Grand Tournament Arena, they can quickly understand and mark the powerful life forms and life communities throughout the entire territory.

It can also make people quickly recognize it.

This is not a bad thing.

It might attract some negative attention, but it can also help avoid unnecessary battles and dangers.

"I don't think we need to worry about this. Someone will naturally be eager to take care of it."

Kevin suddenly laughed.

Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but smile.

Everyone knows who this person is.

However, Netero is currently leading an expedition to explore the area around the territory and has not yet returned.

After discussing these matters, the meeting adjourned.

Only Melusina remained beside Kevin, chatting about the events that had occurred at the camp over the past year.

"Nothing has changed much. Perhaps those people have adapted, so the death toll has become very low. In the year you were gone, only two people were not rescued in time."

"Most of the others were injured, which was hard to avoid. However, there was one person who was seriously injured. Although he was saved, he can only be treated with your Cocoon of Rebirth."

Kevin nodded slightly upon hearing this.

The Cocoon of Rebirth.

The last resort.

Because this thing can only be used once, for one person.

Even the use of limb regeneration can, to some extent, deplete the full effectiveness of the Cocoon of Rebirth.

Most of the time, it's just a last resort.

After listening attentively to Melusina's report, Kevin nodded.

Basically, there haven't been any major changes.

Once the base stabilized, the changes slowed down.

Achieving significant gains is inherently quite difficult.

I'll say it again.

The Dark Continent is too vast.

"Chairman, what are you doing again?"

Saiyu, holding his staff, stood to the side, rolling his eyes, and asked with genuine helplessness.

At this moment, Netero was facing off against a giant bird that resembled both a rooster and a peacock.

And so, the Giant Bird stood directly opposite Netero's imposing aura, creating a tense atmosphere between them.

"You're very smart, want to have a contest?"

"Netero asked."

The Giant Bird opposite clearly didn't understand what Netero was saying, and only cooed twice.

There was a noise coming from behind.

The Giant Bird suddenly turned its head, then, as if it had discovered something, it leaped up and kicked Netero with its claws.

The speed was so fast that Netero didn't even have time to react before being kicked away.

Using the force of the backward push, the Giant Bird flapped its wings and glided backward.

Then several eggs with legs appeared and ran out.

"Hurry, Egg Boy's long legs have run away!"

That was a strange cry from Kansai.

Netero, who had been kicked away, got up and ran outside.

Others emerged from various places and ran in the same direction.

The Giant Bird didn't have time to chase after them; instead, it kept catching the eggs that were running around.

They ran for quite a distance before stopping.

"Phew, did you get it?"

Saiyu to seek the Dao.

Yinda suddenly appeared out of nowhere, carrying a Giant Egg in his arms. The egg had a pair of bird claws on its underside, which were flapping incessantly.

"Done! That really gave me a fright. The egg grew legs and ran away; I've never seen anything like it in my life."

Yinda said.

Everyone gathered around to observe.

"So why do we absolutely have to catch an egg and take it back?" Illumi helplessly from the side.

"Haha, this expedition didn't yield any results, but we should at least bring something back. Returning empty-handed isn't a good habit."

Netero laughed heartily.

"It must be because they came back empty-handed last time and were mocked by Qishou. That's what you call a cornered dog jumping over a wall."

Kansai was undermining them from the sidelines.

"You got the word right this time, but you shouldn't have used this idiom, right?"

Journey to the West complained.

Netero waved his hand and straightened the leaves off his clothes.

"They've left, they're going back."

As they spoke, they arrived at a camp further away.

They mounted several horses.

They quickly headed towards the camp.

Small teams like theirs, which explore short distances around the camp, usually bring some kind of transportation.

They were all domesticated by them.

For example, the Ball Bird that was domesticated by the Golden Bird a long time ago.

Various giant Beetle- like creatures domesticated by Pons.

And the horses and livestock tamed by the V6 personnel.

Netero and his companions preferred riding horses, so they chose horses.

Perhaps because the horses in human society and the horses in the Dark Continent society are of the same lineage, the domestication of them based on thousands of years of human experience has yielded surprisingly good results.

This is also where the results are most evident.

Pass through the Folded Zone.

The Metal Ant in my hand immediately received a signal.

"Huh? Kevin and the others are back."

Illumi suddenly said.

"Oh? It took a year? It seems they've reaped quite a harvest this time."

Netero said with a smile.

Although the journey took a long time, it was Kevin who led the team, as the only Lord in the territory.

If they're coming back, then they must have made a profit.

The group quickened their pace.

As evening approached, we returned to the Small Town.

Yinda brought the long-legged egg to the Breeding Farm.

"What is this thing?" the person in charge asked helplessly.

It's obvious at a glance that it was brought back by Netero's squad.

"I don't know, the Chairman them to be arrested anyway."

Yinda was very honest and said directly, placing the egg in the other person's arms.

As soon as the man took it, he immediately felt the power emanating from the egg. The two claws below were flapping incessantly, and he almost lost his grip. He quickly asked the people next to him to help tie the egg up.

"How do we do this? Are we supposed to hatch it?"

"I don't know, whatever you want."

"What? Then don't bring back any weird or strange things!"

Despite saying that, he still led a team to start researching it.

Meanwhile, Netero returned to the camp and immediately found Kevin.

He had already heard about the harvest on his way here.

"You've learned a lot this time! What's Arena? It sounds like a structure built by Sapient Life."

Kevin, who was sitting at the table doing something, watched Netero rush in.

"Oh, you're quite resourceful; you found out as soon as you got back?"

"No, I overheard them talking about it on the way here, so what is it?"

Netero sat down next to him and pushed aside the tea Kevin had handed him.

He had lost his appetite for drinking; his eyes were half-closed, and he had a vague sense that good things were about to happen.

Kevin, however, wasn't in a hurry.

I slowly took a sip of tea.

He then spoke.

"I already explained this a few days ago, so you should read it yourself."

He handed over the tablet next to him.

Netero quickly took it and began flipping through it rapidly, his eyes widening as he read.

A flood of emotions welled up in his eyes.

His aura began to emanate uncontrollably; it was Fighting Spirit.

Or rather...

Battle Aura.

Kevin looked at the other person and quietly sipped his tea.

Sure enough, if you look at Netero in terms of Battle Aura, this old man is covered in Battle Aura from head to toe, which is really exaggerated.

Fighting Spirit and Battle Aura are two different things.

Battle Aura is a condensed mixture, a collection of all information related to combat.

To be honest, Leckka's technique is really useful.

By observing an opponent's Battle Aura, one can generally judge the strength and belligerence of that opponent.

This is generally sufficient to determine the Danger Level.

If someone is only strong but doesn't enjoy fighting or resorting to force, then their Battle Aura won't be very strong.

This indicates that the other person is a peaceful individual with whom communication is possible.

Even if the opponent is weak, a strong Battle Aura indicates that they are a warlike person who enjoys fighting.

They are inherently dangerous.

Furthermore, Lekoka possesses even more advanced techniques, allowing him to discern a martial artist's true nature simply by observing their Battle Aura.

Kevin learned this technique as well.

Essentially, Kevin was able to see through certain characteristics of others from a very early stage by discerning their malice, goodwill, and the danger they posed to him.

This technique is simply an extension of, or even an amplified version of, this ability.

Therefore, it is easy to learn.

Those who enjoy fighting will have a more pronounced sense of danger and bloodshed in their Battle Aura spirit.

If it's just a simple love of fighting, then the Battle Aura carries a considerable degree of provocation.

Netero clearly belongs to the latter category.

His Battle Aura is among the top tier in the entire Arena.

"Now that you're back, you don't mind if I lead the team over, do you?"

Netero asked impatiently.

Kevin nodded.

"Of course, you already have plenty of freedom, and everyone else is ready."

Knowing that Netero is back, he will definitely be eager to hear this news.

"Haha, in that case, thank you!"

Netero laughed heartily, his voice brimming with unbridled joy.

He grabbed the tablet and ran outside.

After spending two days preparing and gathering detailed information from Kevin and the others,

They led their team, gathered all the supplies, and quickly left the Small Town.

"That's really energetic!"

Biscuit said with a hint of helplessness.

Beside her were Gon and Qikuang, who were watching Netero and the others walk away, and they were getting restless.

"Is your hand better?"

Biscuit turned and asked.

Qishou revealed his completely healed severed arm, pinched it with his hand, and crackled with electricity.

"It's basically all set."

So, you guys want to go too?

"That sounds interesting, so I want to go check it out," Gon said with a laugh.

However, he wasn't particularly impulsive; he was just saying it.

Biscuit actually agreed with the two men's ideas.

These two guys are absolute geniuses in combat.

In addition, there's his own talent.

If they can get enough training in the Arena, it will greatly help them break through to the Lord.

Some people are able to absorb nutrients during battle that are unimaginable to others.

These two guys are among the best.