Elephant Tapir Delivers Gifts, Mysterious Skeleton Reappears

There's no place like home, and no godfather or stepfather is as good as your own father.

Humans all need a sense of belonging. This human continent surrounded by Lake Mobius is not Vivian's home. The unknown land at the end of the sea, guarded by the Gatekeeper, is.

Jin knew, she always knew.

But when that day actually came, the sorrow of parting was like a knife twisting in his throat, making it hard for him to let go.

"Waaah..." Little Gon was crying in his arms. Perhaps sensing something, he flailed his little hands and legs, grabbing at the air in all directions. However... his mother had already turned into a rock, facing the depths of the sea, looking towards home, and was no longer breathing... Hunter Association.

At the very top of the headquarters building, in an office with a sign that reads "A Martial Arts Artist".

An elderly man who constantly reminds himself to "never forget his original aspiration" has remained steadfast for nearly ninety years, never daring to forget his identity as a "Martial Arts artist."

Wearing a sports vest, he assumed a horse stance, eyes fixed ahead. Suddenly, his brow furrowed, and his right fist shot forward with a "crack!"—a swift, powerful punch that ripped through the air like a whip. It seemed he was repeating his daily training, or perhaps searching for the passionate days of his youth. In any case, Netero had recently felt increasingly that his energy was not what it used to be.

This is partly due to his age, but it's also because he was indirectly "realized" by the [True God Cult], which led to V5 executives constantly approaching him.

"Believe in the truth, and you will gain eternal life—even this old man is somewhat tempted."

Netero pulled back his fist and glanced at Beans. "Beans, if only everyone from that continent were as law-abiding as you." Beans was engrossed in organizing the intelligence he had gathered at his desk. He saw one of the letters, about the Zoldyck, saying that someone had commissioned Zeno; the Zoldyck to assassinate Guzman, also known as the [Archbishop of Truth]. Knowing better than to say anything, he kept quiet.

The Beans rarely spoke of what the Dark Continent was like since joining Netero, because... as a race of "Demon Race," they were neither human nor beast, despised and rejected by both sides, so naturally... life wasn't easy... their current peaceful existence was merely a good habit retained from their past struggles to survive in the cracks.

After reading the intelligence, the Beans rolled his tiny eyes, barely bigger than a mung bean, and looked at Netero, saying, "Chairman, the Zoldyck has made their move."

"I know," he said, pulling back his punch, then delivering another with a "smack."

Netero, with his back to the Beans and without turning his head, said, "Zeno said... but in the end, it wasn't the real deal."

The old man's movements were unhurried, seemingly slow but actually fast. His Youyou punches gave the impression that there was no way to dodge or avoid them. He said in a low voice, "None of the people from your hometown are easy to get along with... The True God Cult... And whose Servant of God is this?"

Just as beasts are categorized as "demonic," "illusory," and "rare," people are also subtly divided into different classes based on their "occupation," "gender," "Faith," and "upbringing."

Upon obtaining firsthand information about the "True" Divine Sect, Netero immediately concluded that they weren't from his own continent, further confirming that Zeno had indeed accepted the job... The old man recalled a bright, sunny morning when he had a thrilling riverside race with a certain Sun-Earring Boy... His eyes narrowed, and he secretly made a guess.

They're after Jager and... that kid Roy!

He's currently spreading his teachings frantically, but perhaps he's secretly accumulating strength, or maybe he's breaking through some kind of limitation... Netero's thoughts wandered as he pondered this, when he was suddenly interrupted by a bell ringing from the Beans's pocket.

"Mail..." The call connected.

The Beans paused for a second, then, clutching his phone, said to Netero, "President, the Zoldyck had a baby... it's a boy, and it seems he's... silver-haired!" Silver-haired?

Netero's eyes flashed, he withdrew his fist and stood up, then chuckled softly, "Well-born... This time I'm going to offer congratulations, so I won't be chased out in public by some stubborn old man again..."

Time Youyou, and after following Netero for so long, there aren't many people he calls "old bones." Beans first ruled out himself, then Linne, and finally only... that Zoldyck... the legendary "Ultimate Killer King," Maha Zoldyck! A withered figure automatically surfaced in his mind... Beans suddenly shivered. He clearly remembered that his last visit to the Zoldyck with Netero wasn't a pleasant experience, not to mention... He felt like he'd seen him somewhere before, frantically searching his memory, but couldn't recall anything, and had to give up.

He changed the subject, saying, "President, the list you asked me to compile is roughly complete."

"Besides Gigante fixing the ' Chen Long ' position... the Snake... the Horse have already been chosen, and Boar..." "You asked me to contact Jin, and I did..." he said.

"What did you say?" Netero noticed the Beans's squeaking tone and turned to look at him.

The Beans expression looked rather strange. He cautiously said, "He said he doesn't have time because he has to take care of the child, unless... Roy goes, then he'll go." Netero was taken aback... Good lad, when did he get to know that kid Roy... He raised an eyebrow, stroked his beard, and smiled, "Very well, I'll ask Roy myself first."

"I wonder how far that kid has grown,"

"Can you withstand one punch from this old man? Slice..."

My hands are itching.

Netero suddenly threw another punch, this time shattering the air and creating a terrifying vacuum!

The Kakin Empire.

The capital, Spanto.

At the southern end of Tulip Avenue, adjacent to the power center controlled by the Hui Guo Rou family—the Royal Palace—lies the luxurious manor registered under the name of Beyond.

Having just left the palace and spent two days in a secret rendezvous with the Queen, Beyond returned to his study and couldn't help but let out a soft sigh. His once robust and muscular physique, even more robust than Netero's, was noticeably thinner, whether from being drained or from overwork...

As he peered through the pristine floor-to-ceiling windows at the dockside shipyard to observe the construction progress of the Black Whale, he was momentarily stunned, not even hearing Pariston to greet him. It took him quite a while to realize what was happening.

"You're leaving already?"

"You know, I really couldn't hold back anymore..." The Blonde Boy, dressed in an exquisite suit and pointed leather shoes, was noticeably taller than he had been two years ago. He held a pocket watch in his hand, the dial open to reveal a photograph. The photograph, yellowed from handling, clearly reflected Roy's rugged yet handsome face.

Seeing this, Beyond's lips twitched, and he casually said, "Go if you want to. I happen to have a task for you."

"What?"

"Join the Zodiacs." Beyond tilted his head, looking intently at the Sun-Earring Boy, his mouth opening to reveal two rows of White Fang.

The man chuckled gruffly, "Heh heh heh, weren't you going to retake your Hunter License exam? You might as well join the Zodiacs at the same time. You know... I need someone like this by my side to keep an eye on him."

Just as he needs someone by his side to watch over the Hui Guo Rou Hui Guo Rou, whether it's a princess, a prince, or even a guard by the prince's side... that is, his offspring, in short...

Thinking of Beyond [True God Cult] that had been spreading like wildfire in the capital recently, Bynd's burning desire to go to the Dark Continent grew even more restless! Pariston remained silent, then snapped his pocket watch shut and looked up at Beyond, saying, "Are you on drugs?"

Legend has it that the [True God Cult] possesses a drug that can not only greatly improve human physical fitness but also help delay aging and increase "Nen Qi"... Under intentional stimulation, it can even enhance the reproductive desire and function of both men and women... By Beyond chuckled maliciously, glancing meaningfully at Pariston, and said, "I can only tell you, don't touch women, especially women who are on drugs..."

Pariston's handsome face instantly contorted with disdain and disgust. He turned and left without a trace.

The door slammed shut with a creak.

By Beyond shouted at the departing Sun-Earring Boy, "You'd better not forget the mission."

Pariston, without turning his head, said, "You'd better hope I don't die."

He gripped his pocket watch tightly, left the manor, and vanished into the bustling street in an instant.

"My dearest Roy, Zoldyck, yours truly Pariston Hill... is here!"

Achoo!

Kukuroo Mountain, Republic of Padokea, home of the Zoldyck Family.

Milluki, a gust of wind blew into the back of Miki's neck, and he sneezed abruptly. He leaned forward, trying to tiptoe into the ranks of Maha and Zeno to catch a glimpse of Kalluto's little face.

Silver hair meant something to the Zoldyck, and Milluki, not even five years old yet, already understood. At this moment... needless to say, Maha and Zeno, even just looking at the faces of Tsubone and the other Luca Zoldyck and butlers, it was clear... the appearance of Killua was very unusual for the Zoldyck. "Aren't you going to go see?" Illumi leaned against the wall, pulling a handkerchief from his pocket and carefully wiping [God Spear Wood Nail]... Roy wouldn't go, he wouldn't go, Roy didn't move, he didn't move, one, two, three, the Sun-Earring Boy was like a wooden puppet... his heart wasn't on the newborn Killua, but rather on him. Was it the younger brother's respect for him, or his own glory and pride as the older brother?

Roy slowly looked at Qi Ya, who was surrounded by the crowd. Through the gaps, he could only Killua see a corner of the swaddling clothes, but he couldn't see the baby's face at all. He said softly, "He's there whether you see him or not, what does it matter?"

Illumi paused in wiping the [God Spear Wood Nail], staring at those empty, lifeless eyes. "You're implying something?"

"Nothing to say, I just remembered a poem I'd read before and..."

"Poetry?" Illumi clearly taken aback, his suspicious gaze fixed on Roy, as if the words "You can read?" were etched onto his forehead. He immediately received a glare from Roy.

"A hitman who doesn't use his brain will only ever be a hitman."

"I am," Illumi wanted to blurt out, but he stopped himself and asked instead, "What poem? Read it to me."

"Read it to the old man too..." Maha walked over, carrying Qijue, his gaze fixed intently on Roy. He and Zeno looked at Roy as if he were a ghost, just like the saying goes...

"Enhancement" are all a bunch of crude brutes... Maha, Uvogin, Nobunaga... They'll use force if they can, but they won't think of using their brains, which is frustrating...

Roy shrugged. "I saw it before, but I don't know who wrote it."

The Sun-Earring Boy met the curious gazes around him, gathered his thoughts, and said, "You may see me, or you may not."

I am right there, neither sad nor happy.

"You may recite my name, or you may not."

Love is there, it neither comes nor goes.

"Do you love me, or do you not love me?"

Love is there, neither increasing nor decreasing.

"You'll come with me, or you won't."

My hand is in yours, I will never let go.

"Come into my arms, or..."

Let me live in your heart.

"Loving each other silently, finding joy in solitude."

"Illumi asked me why I didn't watch Qiliao. Whether I watch it or not, he's still there, he's still my brother, he's still the person I love, there's no rush..."

Maha, Zeno, Illumi, Tsubone, and even the bewildered Milluki all stared at Roy, stunned and immediately fell into an eerie silence...

No, you really know how?

"Maha, this poem... is so beautiful..." A familiar, almost ethereal murmur suddenly surfaced in Maha's mind—it was... Betty...

"Indeed, it's beautiful... and very moving..." Just as everyone was stunned, in the Zoldyck Family Ancient Castle, in the long corridor in front of the bedroom on the second floor, filled with the aura of time, an opening suddenly appeared... and then a deep, ancient elephant's cry echoed from the opening... In an instant, Roy was pulled back to that afternoon when he explored the underwater ruins with King, to that magnificent cathedral, to the elephant and the man he saw... the elephant was an elephant, a dead Xiangmiao, the man a skeleton... a living skeleton... a skeleton that had revealed his identity in a single sentence! "Who?!" Zeno in surprise!

With a flash, he rushed straight for the opening.

Following closely behind was Silva, who burst through the bedroom door... Illumi, who instantly raised the [God Spear Wood Nail], and Maha, whose old eyes narrowed, his spine straightened in an instant, and who handed the cunning over to Tsubone.

"Spatial authority?!" The old man's expression turned serious, and he raised his voice to stop the Zoldyck group, saying, "Friends, since you're already here, why not meet them?" "I mean no harm," a weathered voice Youyou from his lips... Hearing him speak, Roy's body trembled, and he felt that familiar feeling again—it was indeed that skeleton!

The Sun-Earring Boy swallowed hard, lifted his foot, and slowly stepped forward, stepping out from the crowd, saying, "Great-grandfather, grandfather, father... he seems to have come... to find me."

As Maha, Zeno, Silva all watched, the opening widened in an instant, and a thick elephant trunk emerged from it, carrying a wooden box. It was then pulled out and handed to Roy Roy.

"Congratulations, Sun-Earring Boy."

After the ceremony, the elephant's trunk retracted, and it vanished into thin air through its opening...

Only Roy, holding the box, and the Zoldyck members, who were looking up, remained standing there, stunned and exchanging bewildered glances... "You all stay here, don't move,"

"The old man should go and meet him!"