The sudden reversal forced Netero to make a decision in an instant, and Knov to respond just as quickly.
He had personally moved Chairman Netero into Hide and Seek.
Now, he had to personally send Chairman Netero back onto the battlefield.
No.
He had to send Chairman Netero to his death.
But there was no other choice, nor could Knov refuse.
"All right."
Knov lowered his head, pressed his index finger against the frame of his glasses, and agreed to Netero's request in a somber voice.
Meruem—
Had shown them his terrifying ability to evolve to a higher level in the midst of battle.
With that in mind, no one could say where his "limit" lay.
In other words,
If they could not stop Meruem here,
Then, as time passed, it was hard to imagine just how powerful he would become.
Especially when Meruem was already a monster beyond their comprehension!
Netero's request, which was no different from going to his death, and Knov's heavyhearted response,
Plunged the room into utter silence.
Even the medical team that had accompanied them held their breath, not daring to speak.
Only the sounds of the medical equipment running remained.
Meanwhile.
Above the palace ruins.
The terrifying aura emanating from Meruem enveloped the entire palace.
Fortunately, Knov had already moved every hostage out of the front courtyard. Otherwise, any ordinary person within Meruem's current aura would have died on the spot.
That was how powerful Meruem had become.
Even when he merely let his aura spread unconsciously, to humans with no Nen protection, it was tantamount to a lethal aura that killed on contact.
Youpi, who had reined in his attacks, and Shaiapouf, whose body had shrunk to the size of a bee, watched Meruem with overwhelming excitement, as though their king had been