Hunter x Hunter: From Obtaining the World to Beyond Heaven

Unwilling to answer? Can't I make something up?

By this time, Dia had already opened up the deck of cards and picked out the Ace to 10 of the four suits, for a total of forty cards.

He deftly shuffled the cards, piled them on the table, then looked into Poxon's eyes and said gently:

"Since it's a game, don't be so formal and call me 'sir.' Let me give you an answer first: my name is—"

"Bai Liena".

Chapter Twenty: Sleepless Night × Planning Ahead

Bai Liena? What a strange name.

Pokson didn't notice anything amiss.

When she heard Diya's words, she felt a little relieved.

At least until now, after her attitude changed, the other party's attitude has remained very gentle, to the point that they would do whatever she said.

Maybe this Bai Lianna is a good person, but just doesn't like being threatened?

A glimmer of ambition ignited in Pokson's heart. The man in front of him, Bai Liana, seemed easy to talk to, and judging from his imposing presence, he was definitely not simple.

If they can build a good relationship with him, the chances of them being used as cannon fodder in the rest of the trip can be greatly reduced.

"Then, let's begin, Mr. Bellena!"

No, I have to hold it in!

Although it was a name that Dia made up herself, Dia couldn't help but laugh when she heard Poxen mention the name Bai Liana.

If Melina can use cards to recruit Pokson, then Bai Liana can use cards to test Pokson.

The rules for exchanging cards aren't complicated, but they're not entirely based on luck. For example:

"By calculating hand and deck points over multiple rounds, a near 100% win rate can be achieved. I never lost a card exchange when I was in military school!"

'Unless someone colludes with the opponent to cheat and peeks at my hand from behind, my chances of winning are close to zero, but there isn't even a third person in this room.'

Poxon glanced discreetly around the room and, realizing that even the security cameras couldn't see her cards, felt relieved.

Let's continue this game with random wins and losses, like winning one game and losing two...

From an angle unseen by the others, a golden phantom slowly appeared behind Poxon.

As we all know, the world can be shared; after all, we have eyes. Surely there's no stand with eyes that can't see anything, right? (laughs)

10 minute later.

Pokson: ?

Dia looked overjoyed and said in surprise:

"Oh dear, it seems I've won, so—"

He slowly shifted his gaze to Poxon's face and said softly:

"Miss soldier, may I ask your name?"

"..."

“Poxon, my name is Poxon, my friends usually call me Pox or Little Pox.”

Pokson reluctantly revealed his name, his mission cut short before it even began.

It must be because I haven't played for a long time and made a mistake in the calculation. Let's try again!

Another 10 minutes.

Pokson looked constipated.

I miscalculated again!

Diya casually asked a trivial question.

After answering, Pokson silently picked up the cards without saying a word.

As if afraid that Dia would quit the game, she dealt the cards in a flash.

Another 10 minutes.

Pokson was starting to feel incredulous, and she looked up at Dia.

The man in front of her was reading a book and playing cards at the same time, without even glancing at her.

But she still lost.

Diya didn't even look up, as if asking casually:

What kind of person is the fourth prince?

A thunderclap exploded in her mind.

Was he asking this on purpose? What is his purpose? Should I answer?

Poxen was starting to sweat profusely; she couldn't answer the question.

Whatever her answer, once people find out that she's talking about the fourth prince behind his back, her political career is over.

Her dream of becoming a minor official, such as a preparatory school instructor or higher, the deputy mayor of the General Affairs Office of the National Defense Agency, or below the fourth secretary, and then living a peaceful life thereafter, was also about to end.

Silence, and more silence.

Dia looked up and asked:

"What, you're not playing anymore? Then call those two outside back..."

"Play, play, Mr. Bai Liena, ahahaha..."

Pokson hurriedly stopped Dia with a silly grin, sweating profusely. She was now truly caught in a dilemma.

"Then answer me." Diya looked at her expectantly.

"..."

“Mr. Bai Lianna, please give me your bank account information. I cannot answer this question…”

Pokson was dismayed to discover that what had saved him was actually a casual remark the other party had made back then.

At the time, she thought the other person was stupid, but now it seems she was completely under his control.

"Oh." Dia gave a slightly disappointed "oh," and then gave her an account.

In the following time, Poxen and Dia played game after game.

Until dawn...

Airship entertainment area.

Ottosin and Corporal Gipa were resting in front of the counter when a sudden, ominous premonition jolted them awake.

What came into view was Pokson, whose eyes were empty and lifeless as he stared at them, surrounded by some kind of invisible resentment.

At this moment, she looked exhausted, her hair was disheveled, and her eyes seemed dead—but she still stared intently at them.

Her pain is understandable.

Because she played 232 hands of the swap card game last night and didn't win a single one.

The man asked her over 200 tricky questions about the fourth prince, and she didn't dare answer a single one.

As a result, she lost most of her savings—around 200 million yuan—to that man.

At the same time, he learned everything about her life experiences, aspirations, family, and even whether she had ever been in a romantic relationship—

She tried lying, but the person seemed to have some lie-detection skills. When she mentioned that her ambition was to become a member of the King's Army, the person bluntly pointed out that she was lying.

Then the other person said kindly, "If you lie again next time, you will bear the consequences," and so she never dared to lie again.

So far, all she knows about him is that his name is Bai Lianna!

She was almost 100% certain that the other person had cheated in some way, but she couldn't find it!

Later on, he didn't even look at the cards anymore, staring at the book from beginning to end. Then, as if randomly, he told her to stop and compare points, and he still won!

This almost made her faint with anger.

She finally found a chance to escape when the other person said they needed to use the restroom.

However, what she saw was her good teammates, fast asleep!

Her heart finally died.

It was buried along with that damned swap card.

At this point, Ottoshin had no idea what had happened. After he and Corporal Gipa found a chance to escape, they contacted the Kakin Kingdom.

Then, fearing they might not have a chance to leave once they went in, they waited anxiously for Poxon in the entertainment area all night—but somehow they fell asleep.

He looked at Poxon, and suddenly a thought flashed through his mind—

Wait a minute, with disheveled hair, a tired face, and vacant eyes, as if she has lost something important (referring to the 200 million jin of nuns), she has spent the night alone with a strange man!

The genius Ottoshin understood, and he cried out in terror:

"You didn't spend the night with that vice-captain..."

boom!

The genius Ottosin collapsed before he could finish speaking, and Pokson clenched his fists and gritted his teeth.

Corporal Gipa stared at Ottosin on the ground, his face full of exasperation.

This guy used to say some outrageous things, like telling female teammates, "Momo, give me a kiss," and he always got punished but never learned his lesson.

Just then, as Poxon was venting his anger, he suddenly sensed some gazes—

The security guards who were scattered throughout the entertainment area had somehow gathered together and were watching them and whispering among themselves.

Poxon felt like the sky had fallen.

Her money, all her information, her reputation—everything is gone!!!

Ignoring Emo, Poxen was discussing matters with Drogbada about their landing the day after tomorrow afternoon while thinking about the intelligence she had gathered the previous night.