Canary's Interception

Mist still lingered on both sides of the forest path, while dappled sunlight spilled across the stone-paved trail. Gon, Leorio, Kurapika, and Ryan followed the "road" Zebro had mentioned, soon leaving the familiar cottage far behind and venturing deep into the woods.

After walking for about fifteen minutes, Kurapika stopped first. "That's the bridge." Ahead, a small gray-stone bridge stretched over a murmuring stream. Beyond it stood the gateway to the Zoldyck Family's butler area.

"There's no one on the bridge?" Leorio looked around, frowning slightly. "I thought there would be more guards."

The group stepped onto the stone bridge in silent agreement. Its surface was slightly damp but exceptionally sturdy. When they reached the far end, a girl emerged from behind the trees ahead. This had to be the apprentice butler Zebro had mentioned.

"Entry beyond this point is forbidden without permission. Take one more step, and don't blame me for attacking."

Following the voice, they saw a dark-skinned girl with dreadlocks standing beneath the shade of the trees. She wore a black butler's uniform and held a long-handled scepter. Her posture was straight, and her face expressionless.

"I am Canary, an apprentice butler of the Zoldyck Family." The girl's voice was calm and cold, without the slightest trace of emotion. She stood before the gate with perfect posture, the exquisite scepter in her hand radiating an unquestionable authority.

Seeing this, Gon stepped forward without hesitation. His gaze was open and determined as he looked straight at Canary and said without backing down, "We came to find Killua. We're his friends." His voice was not loud, but it was filled with confidence and resolve.

However, Canary was unmoved by Gon's words. Her gaze remained unchanged as she replied calmly, "It doesn't matter who you are. You can't pass without