Led by Canary, the group passed through a long corridor and finally reached the Zoldyck Family's Butler's Room.
Rather than a Butler's Room, it was more like a luxurious reception hall.
Huge floor-to-ceiling windows, soft carpets, and a row of stern-faced butlers in immaculate suits greeted them.
At their head stood a bespectacled, somewhat lean middle-aged man with exceptionally sharp eyes.
"You must be Master Killua's friends. I am Gotoh, the head butler here."
The middle-aged man bowed slightly, his manners impeccable, yet he exuded an icy air that warned strangers to keep their distance.
"Mr. Gotoh, we want to see Killua!" Gon stepped forward, his gaze burning.
"Master Killua is reflecting on his conduct in the Isolation Room. He cannot receive visitors at present." Gotoh's answer left no room for argument.
"Then what must we do to see him?" Kurapika asked gravely.
Gotoh adjusted his glasses. A flash of reflected light concealed the emotion in his eyes.
"It's simple. You need only pass a little test of mine."
He took a coin from his pocket and flicked it with a fingertip, producing a clear clink.
"Guess which hand holds the coin. If you guess correctly, I will take you to see Master Killua immediately."
"Guess where the coin is? That's all?" Leorio froze.
"The rules are simple, but that does not make it easy. Now, let the game begin."
Gotoh gave them little time to think.
With a flick of his wrist, the coin began dancing between his hands.
At first, they could still follow its path, but in the blink of an eye, his hands became a blur.
"All right. Guess." He held out two clenched fists.
"Your left hand!" Leorio guessed on instinct.
Gotoh opened his left hand. It was empty.
"Incorrect."
"Damn it! Again!"
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