Universal Cleaning Agent X Restoration Ray X 100-Type Guanyin Bodhisattva's Thousand Faces

Gotoh remained silent, pretending not to hear, her face expressionless, standing behind Roy with her hands at her sides.

Following the [Time Cloth], [Forgetfulness Stick], and [Anti-Curse Amulet], Roy added several more items to the paper, such as...

[Time Machine], [Universal Cleaning Agent], [Comfort Robot], [Restoration Ray], etc., without even looking up, asked, "So, what do you want to do?"

"I want to get stronger!" Illumi forced his head up and roared at Roy's retreating figure with all his might, "I want to get stronger! I want to get stronger, Nii-san!"

"Cough cough cough..." A mouthful of blood spurted out, staining the Sun-Earring Boy's chest red.

At that time, Netero was having dinner with the Beans Zeno, who had arrived shortly after; at that time, Maha was rocking back and forth in his rocking chair; at that time, Kikyo had finished watching the battle and was holding Kikyo in a daze; at that time, Silva was alone in his study, staring blankly out the window, lost in thought.

As that shout echoed through the air... all beings remained silent, their expressions varied.

"Youth is wonderful..." Netero said to Zeno.

"Hehehe..." In the dimly lit room, a smile appeared on the corner of the withered old man's mouth.

"Illumi..." Silva murmured silently in the study on the second floor...

In the first-floor bedroom, Roy stopped writing. A flickering panel appeared, displaying Illumi's "Believer Panel," filled with expressions of longing... He turned back, looking gently at Illumi as he slowly lay down again, and said softly, "Do you know the price of becoming stronger?"

Illumi craned his neck to look... Roy calmly met his gaze, pointed at the Gotoh and said, "The prerequisite for him to become stronger is that he is under my control."

In other words... Roy looked intently at Illumi and said, "I want him to live, I want him to live; I want him to die, I want him to die. From now on, his world can only contain me!"

"Isn't that... a good thing?" Illumi leaned weakly against the headboard, looking at Gotoh with immense envy. "I really want to kill you!"

The butler smiled and said, "Excuse me, Young Master Illumi, I was here first."

Roy:"

With a twitch at the corner of his mouth, he flicked his hand and squeezed out a drop of blood, which promptly sealed Illumi's mouth shut.

[Hint: [Embrace] begins...]

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[Remaining [Embrace] chances: 0]

[Current [Embrace] target: Illumi Zoldyck, beginning evolution...]

[Name: Illumi]

[Loyalty: Overflowing with loyalty]

[Current physique: 1324+1+1+1 (Note: Continuously increasing)]

[Manifested Aura: C + (70,000/100,000) + 100 + 100 + 100 (Note: Continuously increasing)]

[Potential Aura: B (850,000/million) + 100 + 100 + 100 (Note: Continuously increasing)]

[Department: Operations]

[Initial Nen Ability: Nen Needle Manipulation]

[Note: It is possible to manipulate others through "Nen Needle manipulation"]

[Embrace Nen Ability: Awakening in progress (Awakening progress +0.1% +0.1% +0.1%...]

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[Rating: C+ (Can be briefly Amplification to B- under Total Concentration)]

[Note: Referring to the Ant-like Chimera Ant, Illumi has reached the level of the Chimera Ant Squadron Leader, but is still a step away from the top. His current strength is roughly at the level of Kite, far inferior to Neferpitou, Shaiapouf, and Youpi... His evolutionary stage is steadily progressing towards B-level...]

Immediately, as the essence blood entered his mouth, Illumi felt his eyelids grow heavy, and he could no longer hold on, collapsing unconscious... As the Sun-Earring Boy's consciousness faded into darkness, he vaguely saw a mass of blood-red light, intertwining and merging to form a Blood Cocoon that enveloped him... just like the Gotoh before... A faint smile then appeared on Illumi's lips, and he fell into a deep sleep...

A soft, hoarse snore escaped... accompanied by... the Sun-Earring Boy's strong, powerful heartbeat...

In a corner of the bedroom, Tsubone stood silently to the side, watching this scene quietly. A glint of envy occasionally flashed in his old eyes...

It has begun. The glorious evolution of Young Master Illumi is finally about to begin... I wonder what he will look like when he awakens?

"Will his hair turn white like the Young Master's back then?" The old butler glanced at Roy cautiously, his mind racing.

Roy, his long, flowing hair a tapestry of gold and silver, buried himself back in his desk, analyzing and organizing the props. Without looking up, he said, "Pack it up, bury it, and dig it up again in a week..."

Without waiting for Tsubone to agree, Gotoh Nian took the initiative and said, "Young Master, let me do it."

The old butler, swinging her two pink ponytails, reached out and scooped up Illumi, who was covered in Blood Cocoon, and tucked him under her arm. "I know Young Master Illumi dug a cellar in his bedroom; he'll probably sleep even better there."

Roy waved his hand, Tsubone bowed respectfully before striding away. Just as she was about to leave the bedroom, she suddenly heard a voice behind her call out, "Tsubone."

The old butler stopped in her tracks and turned around, only to see... Roy smiling slightly at her and saying, "You've had a hard time these past few days."

Tsubone appearance was even more rugged than that of a red-haired gorilla, suddenly had tears welling up in his eyes, which she quickly forced back down...

"Young Master is too kind. This is what we stewards should do."

"Young Master isn't joking," Gotoh said, placing her right hand on her chest and bowing to Tsubone, "Chief Steward, you've worked hard."

Tsubone opened his mouth as if to say something, his throat hunched, but finally a smile appeared on his face. He said, "Young Master, I think I can be considered a person now."

"You always have been, past and future..." Roy raised his head at the opportune moment, looking deeply into Tsubone, and said, "What Gotoh and Illumi have, you will have in the future too."

"I assure you."

Tsubone bowed deeply again and said, "Thank you, Young Master, I am very happy."

The old housekeeper stood up, her eyes welling up with tears that she couldn't hold back, glistening slightly... She straightened up, turned to Gotoh, and said, "I've prepared chrysanthemums for the Young Master; they're in the storeroom. Go and get them."

Having said that, he gave Roy one last deep look, respectfully picked up Illumi, and retreated...

Youyou breeze stirred, causing the old housekeeper's two pink ponytails to sway slightly... "Tap... tap..." The footsteps faded into the distance...

Gotoh watched Tsubone leave, then respectfully said to Roy Yi, "Young Master, I'll go fetch the flowers."

Today is the day he awoke, and also the Zoldyck Zoldyck —the anniversary of his grandfather Jager's death.

Roy gently stroked the back of his left hand, listening to the [Curse] counting down his life second by second. He gave a noncommittal hum, then buried his head in the list of items on the white paper and wrote down two words - [Rewind] and [Clear]!

[Rewind] effects, such as [Time Machine], [Time Cloth], and [What-If Phone Booth], can reverse time, sending him back to the Hunter Exam, before the [Curse] was placed on him...

[Clearance] items such as [Forgetfulness Stick], [Universal Cleaning Agent], and [Restoration Ray] can clear Negative Emotions and directly or indirectly erase [Curse]. Whether they can truly achieve this, and how they compare to the [divine Divine Power] condensed by [gods] seizing the authority of [nature], remains to be seen...

However, considering the [materials] required to exchange for the items, as well as his own [base strength], and the [cost] he would have to pay... Roy considered it all and finally realized with resignation that, with his current strength, the only two items he could barely obtain were... [Universal Cleaning Agent] and [Restoration Ray]...

Among them, the [Universal Cleaning Agent] can remove graffiti and stains from books or papers, indirectly eliminating Negative Emotions caused by the destruction of objects. By analogy, one could try erasing [Curse].

Secondly, [Restoration Ray] is even simpler. Analogous to [The Sun in the Heart] which can extinguish Negative Emotions... [Restoration Ray] emphasizes [Restore]. After use, it can repair damaged items, eliminate the frustration caused by damaged items, and may also have some effect on [Curse].

However, Roy frowned, delving into his [Four-Dimensional Pocket], trying to Browse the specific [materials] needed to exchange for these two items. One required [Phantom Slug] snot, and the other required [Glowing Algae Spores]... There were no alternatives yet...

Roy, who knew absolutely nothing about this, was completely baffled!

"I think you need the help of Beast Hunter..."

"Knock, knock, knock..." Just then, there was a knock on the bedroom door, and a smiling, Buddha-like face with a round, bean-like Beans came into Roy's view, leaning against the doorframe...

Netero glanced at the desk and saw the Sun-Earring Boy deep in thought, writing down words like "slug" and "seaweed."

Although the old man didn't know what things like the [Restoration Ray] and [Universal Cleaning Agent] were, he had been to the Dark Continent twice and managed such a large organization as the Hunter Association, so he was certainly not lacking in vision and experience.

"The door's open, I didn't stop you." Roy's mind raced, and a burst of flame suddenly appeared between his fingers, instantly burning the paper to ashes. The Sun-Earring Boy leaned back in his chair and gestured for him to enter... Netero chuckled, "You didn't stop me, but your bird might not be so lucky."

As they were talking, a crow cawed, and the Three-Legged Golden Crow, which had almost fallen asleep against Roy's pillow, either had slept enough or was irritated by the Blood Cocoon that Illumi had just evolved into. It tilted its head and glared at Netero with annoyance. Then, it flapped its two fleshy wings and flew to the top of Roy's head and began to nest.

The Beans stood next to Netero, half a step behind him. Through the doorway, he cautiously glanced at Little Gold, and a chill ran through him. For a fleeting moment, he seemed to see "that person" who had once enslaved his race. Coming back to his senses, he instinctively shrank back, pressing even closer to Netero ...

Netero raised an eyebrow, turned to look at the Beans, and quietly Nen Telepathy, "What's wrong, Beans?"

That bird is dangerous!

Netero narrowed his old eyes, flicked his sleeve, and strode in... The last time he saw this bird, he found it strange, too intelligent; this time, with the Beans along, it further confirmed his suspicions.

Everything related to Roy seems extraordinary and should not be underestimated, such as... the Blood Cocoon that just enveloped Illumi!

"Gah! You bad old man!" Little Gold glared at Netero, still remembering his "crime" of barging into Roy's bedroom without permission...

It would have been better if it hadn't opened its mouth, because once it did, both Netero and the Beans were stunned. They almost thought they had misread and misheard, and it took them a long time to realize, "Who is the one who spoke?!"

"You're quite a marvelous bird!" Netero snapped out of his daze and looked at Little Gold in astonishment... With his knowledge and experience, he had seen countless "Nen Beast," but Little Gold was truly the only one intelligent enough to speak human language!

Of course, Biscuit's little girl named Cookie is quite good; she can give massages, interact with others, and is very considerate. However, her inability to speak, and her Nen Ability to interact with Biscuit alone through Nen, undoubtedly puts her at a disadvantage. As for the other Nen Beast, such as Razor's "Fourteen Devils" and Squala's "Dog," they each have their own merits, but in terms of "intelligence," they are not even as good as "Cookie-chan."

"Who are you calling a scruffy old man, you stinky old man!" Little Gold was furious, and the golden tuft of hair on its head stood up with a "ding~".

The Three-Legged Golden Crow, still in its infancy, had uneven plumage and was indeed not as majestic as its adult form. Just like Sun-Earring Boy going through the process of losing teeth and changing voices, it was a little embarrassing... When the young Golden Crow got angry, it opened its mouth and spat out a tongue of fire, "Whoosh~" which suddenly rushed towards Netero and almost set the old man's braid on fire!

"Wow... what a temper..."

"Isn't it enough that I apologize to you?"

Netero flicked his sleeve, Nen Qi a [Sleeve Bind] that dispersed the flames...

He decided to apologize to Little Gold... Seeing this, Roy patted Little Gold's head to comfort him, then looked up at Netero and asked, "President, is something the matter?"

"Can't I talk to you if there's nothing wrong?" Netero adopted a concerned air about one of his Hunter, walked to the window with his hands behind his back, and looked through the window at the sunlight streaming through the trees, casting patches of light on the forest. With a hint of loneliness, he turned his back to Roy and said, "Roy, I'm leaving."

"After visiting Jager, I will set off..."

Roy nodded, waved his hand, and said, "Take care, don't bother seeing me out."

Netero:

He turned his head to look at the Sun-Earring Boy and couldn't help but ask, "Don't you have anything to say to this old man?"

"Say what?"

"Speak..." Netero was speechless. The old man opened his mouth in silence, then closed it again... The aura of twilight surrounding him grew even thicker.

He turned his back and chuckled self-deprecatingly, "That's true. Young people don't need to waste their breath on old fogies. Whether it's me or your Grandpa Jager, we're all just relic abandoned by the times. Who knows, maybe one day we'll just fall asleep and be gone—that would be a lucky thing..."

"You won't die in your sleep, you'll only die in battle." Roy pushed back his chair and stood up, standing shoulder to shoulder with the old man. Looking through the window at the clear sky, the Great Sun blazing down, scorching the earth, he recalled Netero's life in the original story—a life of humiliation, darkness, unwavering devotion, hypocrisy, glory, and defeat, culminating in his death on the battlefield with a nuclear bomb implanted in his heart.

Each one is him, and each one is not him, intertwined and merged into a contradictory legend... Strongest Human!

"So, you want me to [resurrect] you then?"