Kuhua's death was as natural as day giving way to night.
Even Hisoka, who had intended to follow the two of them to find Chrollo, was stunned.
A close-combat expert like him was worst at dealing with enemies that could fly.
Dio questioned Shalnark as though nothing had happened, in no hurry to kill him outright.
He knew Shalnark's ability.
[Carrying the Fate of Others]-a Manipulation ability that could conjure a "Puppet Phone."
The phone could control humans pierced by its antennas. It had two kinds of antennas: one for others, and one for himself.
When used on others, the antenna functioned as a typical Manipulation ability, carrying extremely high risks but capable of deciding everything in one stroke.
When used on himself, it activated Auto-Operation Mode, enhancing his Nen power until the enemy before him was dead.
During that time, Shalnark would be unconscious, with no awareness of either victory or defeat.
It had to be said that this was a fairly well-developed ability. Unlike most third-rate Nen users who relied on Manipulation's ability to settle things in one stroke, Shalnark had left himself a trump card.
Given the distance between them, Dio could kick Shalnark's arm in two before he could stab the antenna into himself, even without using Time Stop.
That was also why Shalnark had remained completely still.
The man seemed utterly unconcerned, but his icy killing intent had remained firmly fixed on Shalnark.
The instant you see him, stab the antenna into yourself-
Recalling what Chrollo had said before the operation, Shalnark could not help sighing inwardly.
Boss, you overestimated my speed-
"Oh my~ May I ask what business you have with our boss-?"
Suddenly, Hisoka's voice drifted over. His long, narrow eyes were slitted as he stared at Dio.
It was as though he