The torrential rain finally stopped dead in an instant, like the end of a war drumbeat. The air was filled with the smell of dampness.
Shutaner straightened his crooked suit slightly.
But after a moment's thought, he took off the suit, soaked through with water, and tossed it on the ground.
After his narrow escape earlier, he had realized that while fleeing, he didn't need extra baggage or weight.
Everyone could tell from his actions what he was thinking.
No one objected, and no one asked Shizuku to use Evil Tenderfoot to hold on to his expensive suit for him.
Taking off his tie and suit was a sign that Shutaner was growing stronger.
Everyone was glad to see him becoming braver. It would help with what lay ahead.
Seeing that Shutaner had suffered a minor injury, Tokalinu reluctantly helped treat and bandage it.
Shutaner hurriedly thanked her politely, then noticed everyone's eyes were on him.
A little awkwardly, he adjusted his glasses and asked the question Tokalinu had asked earlier.
"How did you end up here? I looked through the Hunter Association exploration team roster and saw all the members on BW1, but I've never seen any of you."
After bandaging Shutaner's wound, Tokalinu folded her arms and looked over in confusion, too.
Biscuit came up with an excuse. "That's because we weren't on the roster in the first place. We weren't on any of BW1's upper four decks, either. We were on the very bottom deck."
Tokalinu narrowed her eyes and thought it over. Then she suddenly understood and tapped her palm with a fist.
Without Biscuit having to say another word, she imagined an entire series of plans.
"I get it. Chairman Netero must have assigned you a 'special mission'! That's why your names weren't on the