Hunter Z

Late at night.

The research institute's lights gradually dimmed.

A shadow darted through the institute, vanishing in an instant without leaving the slightest trace. Even the weeds on the ground did not sway from its movements.

On closer inspection, one could vaguely make out a thin thread shooting from his sleeve whenever he moved.

Whether it stuck to branches or buildings, it possessed remarkable toughness.

That was the main reason he could move so quickly.

Of course, his own abilities and skills were also an indispensable part of it.

A Pokémon World version of Spider-Man?

Watching from the shadows, Xia Yan could not help but chuckle.

The other man moved with great agility and seemed extremely confident in his own abilities. His use of shadows, as well as his awareness, was exceptionally good.

If Xia Yan had not deliberately kept watch, he probably would have found it difficult to notice his movements.

Most importantly, his clothing seemed to have been coated with some special material. Ordinary Psychic-type power could not detect his presence.

He was practically a natural-born assassin.

Or, more accurately, a ninja.

As the figure flashed past his door, a light letter slowly slipped through the gap beneath it only after the man had left.

"Clang?"

Aegislash poked its head out of the shadows and watched the swiftly departing figure.

Xia Yan smiled and patted its hilt.

"No need. He's just here to deliver a letter."

"Clang." Aegislash nodded thoughtfully.

After confirming that Xia Yan was in no danger, it vanished back into the shadows.

"I knew I'd receive some invitations once my identity was announced, but I didn't expect them to move this quickly," Xia Yan muttered softly.

He turned to look toward Vermilion City, not far from the research institute, where the lights still blazed.

"One