Killua's interruption came to an end.
Kurapika successfully obtained his Hunter License, and was specifically stopped by "Ushi," Micenei Strome.
"Come with me. I have something to give you."
During the earlier clash between Illumi and Killua, Micenei Strome and the members of the Hunter Association had watched coldly from the sidelines, making no move.
They didn't want to get involved in anything outside the Professional Hunter Exam.
When Kurapika had tried to help Killua fight Illumi, Micenei Strome's expression had finally shifted a little.
As the eldest son of the Zoldyck Family, Illumi was someone Micenei Strome—the "Criminal Hunter"—had recognized immediately.
What a troublesome guy...
Still, if Gelman's student had ended up clashing with Illumi, Micenei Strome would have had no choice but to step in and side with Kurapika, no matter what.
Fortunately, things didn't take a turn for the worse. No fight broke out, and both Illumi and Killua left.
So Micenei Strome chose that moment to stop Kurapika and ask him to come somewhere alone.
Kurapika said goodbye to Leorio, then followed him.
He was curious about what Micenei Strome wanted to give him, and he also wanted to get to the bottom of why the Hunter Association was paying him so much attention.
Whatever the reason, Kurapika decided to go with Micenei Strome.
Before long, Micenei Strome led Kurapika into a secret room. In the dim light, he revealed why he had brought him there.
"I believe you want these," Micenei Strome said calmly.
Kurapika's eyes narrowed. If he hadn't been wearing colored contact lenses, they would likely have glowed crimson in the darkness.
"Why... Why are they in your hands?"
After spending several months training under Gelman and Melody, Kurapika quickly reined in his anger and controlled his emotions.
The old Kurapika would have