Hunter x Hunter: From Obtaining the World to Beyond Heaven

Chapter Twenty-Two: Bounty × Guard

Mumu Ze's room was booked on the eleventh floor of the Red Dragon Hotel, the entire floor of which had been booked by the Kakin royal family.

That night, the guards, heightened by the shooting, kept watch in the corridor all night to prevent any further assassinations.

As for the assassin who was injured by Dia, it seems that he was dragged away on the spot by people arranged by Kakin, and he probably has no chance of survival.

Diya had no intention of sleeping, so she patrolled while occasionally throwing out a psychic bullet for training.

Nothing happened that night.

September 1st arrived, and the annual grand Youkexin Auction finally began.

In just ten days, the number of auctions, large and small, in Yorkshire may reach tens of thousands.

Most of these auctions are held publicly, while a small number of auctions with triad ties go underground.

The gangsters mentioned here specifically refer to the "Ten Old Men" from the comics, who have an infamous reputation but whose actual performance is disappointing.

Judging from the form of underground auctions, it's clear that they're not selling anything legal or compliant, such as rare animal organs poached by poachers or ancient artifacts stolen by tomb raiders.

Here, Dia also specifically checked the auction catalogs of Nampis from previous years, and found that the "Kuluta Red-Eyed Animal," one of the seven beauties of the world, was a rare animal poached...

Dia had no interest in the auction; his savings were barely enough to pay his rent at the Hunter's Guild.

If he wants to attend those high-end auctions, he'll probably have to rely on his handsome face to hook up with a rich woman...

Dudu lulu lulu—

It was Dya's phone ringing. He stood in the corridor outside the prince's door, took out his Beetle phone, and answered it. A familiar voice came from the other end of the line:

"Hello? Is this Dia?"

Qiduo?

Does the mention of a rich woman mean she'll appear instantly?

Dia frowned, and suddenly became serious:

"It's me, Ms. Qiduo. Did you need something?"

"Yes, this is important, so I'll interrupt your assigned task for now."

On the other end of the phone, Qi Duo stared at the computer screen, her brows furrowed, her eyes filled with self-reproach.

"At 9:21 this morning, an account with an unknown IP address logged into the Bellar Mercenary Recruitment Website and posted a... bounty for you!"

Diya's mind raced, but she remained calm and asked:

"About that day? Was it Kakin?"

pat-

Before Qiduo could answer, a door opened in Dia's sight.

It's the door to the twelfth prince's room...

Diya narrowed her eyes and watched quietly as Mumu Ze walked out of the room.

With dignified bearing and serene composure, Mu Muze walked slowly to Diya with standard courtly steps, her large eyes calmly looking directly at him.

Another rich woman has arrived...

And it just so happens to be from the Kingdom of Kakin.

"Hello, Mr. Dia." Mu Muze greeted him softly.

Dia met her gaze calmly, remaining silent and waiting quietly for Qiduo's reply:

"...Yes, it's the [Secret Court]...but that IP isn't in Kakin, it's in the Republic of Mingbo."

"I've already had the hackers manage to ban that account, but records show that several mercenary groups had already contacted it before the bounty was withdrawn..."

Qiduo's voice softened:

"...I'm sorry...Dia...I've dragged you into this...You should abandon the commission and go back to the Hunter Association."

"Teacher Kita, hunter requests only involve failure, not giving up, right?"

Dia said softly in return.

Across from him, Mu Muze felt a little embarrassed when she saw that he completely ignored her greetings and was focused on making a phone call.

In Khakin, no matter who is doing what, if a member of the royal family initiates a greeting, the person being greeted will immediately stop what they are doing and respond seriously.

Being ignored on the spot was a first for Mumu Ze, but her royal upbringing and personality prevented her from doing anything impolite, so she could only stand there and wait for Diya.

It was only then that Mu Muze got a close look at the guard who had saved her the night before.

'So young, not much older than me, and so tall...'

After a long silence, when Dia didn't hear a reply from Qiduo, she continued firmly:

"I will not abandon this mission. I will protect the Twelfth Prince until the mission is completed!"

At this moment, Mumu Ze, who was standing in front of Diya, was suddenly stunned after hearing what he said.

Although she had always had bodyguards since childhood, this was the first time a boy almost the same age had so openly said he wanted to protect her in front of her.

"But don't worry, Ms. Kita, I'll go back. I still remember I need to help you with another request."

Halfway through his sentence, Dia realized that Qiduo was doing it for his own good, so he softened his tone and calmed her anxious emotions.

Qiduo is just too responsible; she wants to do everything herself and take the blame for everything.

But Dia is also a hunter (temporary). The hunter personally accepted the mission, so how could he give up halfway because of this?

If Chairman Netero finds out, he'll give him a supersonic punch!

On the other end of the phone, Qi Duo's helpless voice slowly came through:

"Okay... If you have any trouble, remember to contact me."

Dia nodded in agreement.

Qiduo immediately hung up the phone, sighing helplessly. She probably would have made the same choice as Dia in her shoes.

She stared at the black screen of her phone, then suddenly frowned, remembering something:

Was that a female voice just now?

"Hello, Prince Mumu Ze."

Diya put down her phone and responded to the twelfth prince in front of her.

"Ah, hello, Mr. Dia..."

Prince Mumuze seemed to wake from a dream and quickly responded.

Seeing that she seemed a little nervous, Dia softened her voice and asked:

"Did Your Highness need something from me?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Muze gradually calmed down, and after considering his words for a while, he slowly said:

“I planned to visit Yorkshire’s market and small auction today, but Lieutenant Ralph thinks that too many guards and security personnel in the downtown area would be counterproductive.”

"Therefore, after discussion, the number of guards when going out will be reduced to five, and the rest will follow at a distance in disguise and on standby."

"Okay, count me in then."

Dia decisively asked for a guard spot. He had long been dissatisfied with this double-layered guard system, and the opportunity to provide close protection would definitely be more conducive to his performance.

Mu Muze breathed a sigh of relief when he saw him agree so readily.

After all, the security team's contract clearly stated that they were only responsible for perimeter work, so suddenly having to provide close protection would definitely require more effort.

She wasn't sure if the other party would agree.

"Then I'll leave it to Mr. Dia."

Mumu Ze revealed a long-lost smile, gave a slight bow, and then impatiently turned around and went back to his room with small, quick steps to prepare for his trip.

Dia thought for a moment:

'If we're going to the market, how about buying some gifts for Kita and the president? Although they certainly wouldn't be lacking anything...'

So he made a quick decision, took out his phone and sent Qi Duo a message:

"Teacher, what kind of gifts do girls usually like?"

Kido: ?

Yes, perfect.

Diya was very satisfied with her meticulous arrangements; she even remembered to bring gifts for her friends and family while working. Indeed, society isn't just about fighting sharks, but also about interpersonal relationships and social interactions.

Chapter Twenty-Three: Dolls × Cave Restaurant

Outside the Red Dragon Hotel, Dia checked the pistol and all the bullets again.

These are bullets specially made by Tokido—light steel bullets, with seven magazines containing a total of 49 bullets.

The characteristic of light steel bullets is that they can briefly contain [ripples]!

'It should be enough to deal with ordinary ability users... The main damage will still come from the Ripple and Nen above...'

Dia silently fastened the magazine to his waist, and every time his fingertips touched the magazine, tiny, almost invisible flashes of silver lightning would appear.

"Dia, are you ready? Let's go."

A steady voice came from outside, and Dia turned to see Drogbada walking out of the hotel.

Behind him, the twelfth prince changed into a refreshing blue dress, and replaced the gold necklace around his neck with a pearl necklace, making him appear more understated.

Accompanying them were three royal guards, two men and one woman, scattered around. Strangely, the maid who usually carried Mu Muze's bag and held his umbrella did not follow.

“Mr. Dia, then I’ll trouble you.”

Just as Diya was wondering, Mumu Ze handed him an umbrella, looking at him with a hint of expectation in his eyes.