A Little Warning

Tsubone did not mention Silva's reaction to the matter.

But Illumi guessed that Silva was angry.

Not only because he had attacked passersby unrelated to the assassination request on a whim, but also because his unauthorized actions had affected Killua's training.

Illumi had to admit it.

He had indeed been too hasty in handling this matter.

He could have handled it better...

Because an assassin should solve problems in an assassin's way.

Rather than causing trouble in public and letting it affect Killua.

So that was why Father was angry...

Illumi assumed that Silva was angry because of his lack of ability and improper handling of the situation.

If he could deal with Moyu perfectly in an assassin's way, then his father would have no reason to be angry.

"I can only wait for next time."

Illumi could not disobey Silva's orders.

That meant he would be unable to make a move against Moyu for the time being.

Tsubone did not know what Illumi was thinking, but she could tell that he had no intention of reflecting on himself.

"Where's Killua?"

Illumi suddenly asked.

Tsubone calmly replied, "Outside."

"I need to talk to him."

Illumi got out of bed and was about to go outside to see Killua.

However, Tsubone stepped in front of him.

Her action clearly meant to stop him from contacting Killua.

"..."

Illumi slowly raised his head to look at Tsubone blocking his way. Black aura seemed to swirl within his pitch-black eyes.

Unmoved, Tsubone emphasized, "Silva's order is for you to return home immediately."

"..."

Upon hearing Tsubone's words, the black aura in Illumi's eyes spun rapidly like a vortex. Nen filled with malice also quietly seeped from his body.

"Tsubone, I said I need to talk to Killua."

"And I said Silva's order is