A week later,
aboard an airship belonging to the Hunter Association,
Nara Dan sat cross-legged in his guest room,
with a pitch-black sphere floating before him, covered in all kinds of talismans and incantations.
It was none other than Nanika, the sealed wish-granting creature from the Dark Continent.
Nanika had changed from her previous violent state and was now quite calm.
In fact, she even seemed to be faintly pleading for mercy, but Nara Dan ignored her completely.
"A wish-granting creature from the Dark Continent..."
"She really does have some of the World Origin's blessing."
"I could even use her as fuel to travel through space and time right now, and journey to another world."
These past few days, aside from studying Nanika, Nara Dan had been sampling all kinds of Hunter World cuisine in the dining hall, indulging his appetite.
"But the more worthwhile option would be to use the Rank of her wish-granting ability as fuel..."
"And add to my Void Talisman."
"That should save me some time during my growth period, too."
Nara Dan shook his head. Although the prospect of growing stronger was tempting, if something happened to the World Tree over on the Dark Continent, Nanika would be an emergency measure.
Otherwise, he might grow stronger only to be trapped in the Hunter World for the rest of his life. That would be enough to make anyone weep in frustration.
"By now, Chairman Netero should be just about ready."
"I'm looking forward to facing you, too."
"The strongest Nen User."
As he thought about it, Nara Dan suddenly looked up at the clock.
"Time to eat again."
Nara Dan got up, ready to go have a meal.
He had long since reached the point where he no longer needed to eat, but then a Nen