Hunter x Hunter: From Obtaining the World to Beyond Heaven

If it can be transmitted to the patient's body, then perhaps there will be a turning point in [that request]...

"Yes, it works. I've tried it, and it can not only heal the body but also strengthen it to a certain extent."

Dia explained, then he asked Qiduo in return:

"Teacher, how did you manage to conjure those things? Can I do that too?"

Just as Qiduo was about to say something, she heard a voice:

"Ring ring~"

The two were startled. Was it the phone ringing?

Looking in the direction of the sound, I saw it was Qiduo's skirt.

Qiduo immediately realized that her phone was ringing. Diya was a little confused. Could there still be a signal here?

"Hey, it actually went through! Hello, can you hear me, Kita-san~"

As soon as Qiduo answered the phone, a sweet and high-pitched female voice came through.

"Pyon, has the association received the news yet?"

Kido recognized the caller immediately from the voice; it was none other than Pijoun, one of the twelve branches of the association, the ancient book hunter, and an internet-addicted girl, known as "Mao"!

"Yes, we received the news not long after the incident on your end. Mizaston tried to call you, but there was no signal, so I asked Iksham to make this call."

On the other end of the phone, a cute girl dressed as a bunny girl, wearing a long bunny ear headband, and even with a white bunny head pattern on her chest, was speaking.

The "hacker hunter" she mentioned is a rare find within the association.

"This call won't last long. Let me tell you about the situation outside first. Qiduo-san, you are currently trapped 200 meters underground in the ruins of an ancient dynasty on the central island of Baihuan Island,"

Pjorn held up a black phone while looking at his own pink phone with rabbit ears:

“Your entrance has been completely buried. That place is now full of unknown spirits of the dead. The construction team can’t get through.”

"Oh, right, Ms. Kita, you still have someone with you, right? I saw a red dot on the map."

Kido was aware of Pjorn's abilities, so it's not surprising that she was able to discover this:

"Yes, that's right. My student is right next to me. We took cover in a tunnel when the explosion happened. Pjorn, can you see where this tunnel leads?"

Qiduo and Dia had just walked at least 500 meters along the passage, but the dark and deep passage still seemed to have no end in sight.

Since the entrance to the passage is no longer expected to be cleared, the only hope of getting out is the other end of the passage.

"I've sent you the map Satsu gave me. I've marked it on. Just remember you're in passage number 3 now. Oh, and one more thing..."

Before Pjorn could finish speaking, the call was abruptly cut off.

Qi Duo reluctantly put down her phone, checked her email, and found a map lying inside.

Dia also took a look and found that the underground ruins were incredibly interconnected, and it was still quite a distance from where they were in passage number 3 to the nearest exit.

"Let's go, there's no time to waste."

Qi Duo put away her phone. She memorized the map at a glance and immediately called on Diya to start walking towards the exit. Without wasting any time, she called on Diya to start walking towards the exit.

Chapter Twelve: Escape × Promise

Inside the dark, deep passage that seemed to have no end.

Qiduo explained the basics of the word "mind" to Dia.

And an invitation was extended to Dia:

"Dia, your ability called [Ripple] is extremely valuable. To be honest, I hope you can become a hunter and join my team!"

Kido frankly revealed her purpose and looked directly into Dia's eyes, seemingly wanting to prove her sincerity.

The sincerity of the strong is what touches people's hearts the most.

Under such a gaze, Diya couldn't bring herself to be perfunctory. Instead, she solemnly stated that she would try to become a hunter, but was unwilling to join any team.

For Dia, who possesses too many secrets, the team is a truly terrible option.

Upon hearing this, Qiduo wasn't too surprised, after all, it wasn't the first time she had been rejected by Diya.

This kid is too hard to invite.

"However, if you want to use my abilities, Teacher Qiduo, I will not refuse."

Dia changed the subject, not ruling out the possibility, as he sensed that Qiduo seemed to need his abilities for something.

If that's all there is to it, he would still be very willing to help Qiduo; it would be a move where the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

Upon hearing this, Qi Duo knew that the student had already noticed something, so she stopped trying to hide it and simply said:

"I do have something I need your help with, but I won't let you do it for free."

"Six hours later, you will be passively awakened to Nen because of my ability, but you probably don't have a suitable Nen teacher, do you?"

As she spoke, she made a peace sign with her fingers, and said with a smile, exuding composure and confidence:

"I passed the Hunter Exam when I was 15, and I've been learning Nen for 9 years now. I guess you could call me a genius. Teaching a newbie like you should be more than enough."

Dia was taken aback for a moment because she hadn’t expected the composed Qiduo to have such a lively side. She then felt the tense atmosphere ease a bit.

Is it to ease the tension?

Dia, who had been somewhat serious, breathed a slight sigh of relief, but he didn't immediately agree to the deal. Instead, he asked:

"May I ask what it is about first?"

Kido had anticipated his question, but the matter was too closely guarded a secret, and she couldn't reveal it until it began:

"I can't say, but I can guarantee it won't harm you. You can also choose not to believe me; I won't force you to agree."

Dia fell silent for a moment, not because she was afraid of being retaliated against by Qiduo if she refused, but because Qiduo's moral compass would prevent her from doing such a thing.

However, without knowing the specifics, whether or not to take on this task requires careful consideration.

He suspected that Keita was trying to lure him with the "demolition effect," but when he thought of the clear and determined eyes Keita had looked directly at him earlier, he dismissed the idea.

That kind of street thug tactic is more suitable for Jin Lai, but Qi Duo's level shouldn't be that high.

There is another option, which is to agree and then go back on your word, but anyone with a brain knows that is basically the worst option.

Seeing this, Qiduo did not urge them, but silently walked ahead and began to lead the way.

They moved forward silently for two hours.

"We'll be at the exit soon."

After a long trek, Qiduo had already dispelled the "Dr. Yorkshire" ability, and at this distance, she no longer needed any protective power.

She turned her head, her long hair sweeping gently, and her emerald green eyes fixed on Dia, who was still wearing a white sterile gown behind her, and said:

"Dia, what's your decision?"

With a serious and focused expression, Dia looked directly into Qiduo's eyes and said:

"I promise you, Ms. Kita!"

He had actually thought it through long ago, but the atmosphere was a bit heavy just now, and he didn't know how to start.

Kido breathed a slight sigh of relief. With Diya's ability to help, the success rate of the surgery on "that person" was much higher...

A few hours later.

The second ring of Baihuan Island has an inconspicuous cave entrance on a cliff overlooking the sea.

Dia and Qiduo pushed aside the vines blocking the cave entrance, and the long-awaited sunlight shone in, making the cold cave entrance feel warm.

Finally out! Dia breathed a sigh of relief. The sunshine was so beautiful.

At this moment, the sharp-eyed Qiduo seemed to have noticed something, and pointed to a small black dot in the distance, saying:

"That must be the Hunter Association's ship, here to pick us up."

As she spoke, she took out her phone to check the time; there were still three hours left until the contract ended.

After the contract ends, she will be trapped in a 12-hour "absolute" state due to the limitations of her abilities. However, she should have already arrived at the association by then, and with Chairman Netero there, there's not much to worry about in terms of danger.

Thinking this, she turned to Dya and said:

"Come back to the Hunter Association with me later. After my powers are deactivated, the fatigue you've accumulated will erupt as your energy dissipates. Just to be on the safe side, you should rest at the Hunter Association for the night."

Diya did not refuse, but asked curiously:

"Teacher Kita, you said before that after your ability is deactivated, I will passively gain the ability to control Nen. What exactly does that mean?"

Kido gave a brief introduction to Dia and said:

"Your body has already gotten used to my Qi. When the contract ends, it will automatically activate [Entanglement] based on muscle memory, so there is no need to worry about the dissipation of your essence."

Hearing this, Diya felt much relieved.

The two then boarded a Hunter Association ship and eventually returned to Roy City.

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Loy City, Hunter Association Headquarters.

On the towering building, the huge logo of the Hunter Association stands out prominently among the buildings.

At this moment, Netero, dressed in a white robe, sat in the dojo on the top floor, slowly stroking his beard, quietly listening to Keita's description of the incident.

"Well, in short, it's just another struggle between nations for their own interests. Since we haven't received any commission, there's no need for us hunters to investigate further."

Netero calmly concluded the matter, having been a veteran hunter for decades as the president of the Hunter Association, he had seen far too many such conflicts between nations.

Before him, Qiduo, who had already been passively entered the [Absolute] state, sat upright. After hearing the chairman's words, she nodded solemnly:

"Yes, Chairman."

Netero, watching the earnest Kido, suddenly changed his demeanor, a lewd smile spreading across his face. His eyes became uneven, and his posture became casual.

"Speaking of which, Xiao Qi brought a boy back with her."

"Oh my~ Little Qiduo, whose mind is always on research, has reached this age~"

The president has started again.