Hunter x Hunter: From Obtaining the World to Beyond Heaven

In a sense, excavating ruins can even be considered a fairly cost-effective form of adventure.

Even so, Jin still used the phrase "no results" to describe the work of the "Ruins Department" over the past few decades.

This also shows that they really didn't come up with anything useful.

Some even went so far as to wonder if the amount of harmful substances unearthed would far outweigh the amount of useful ones…

'The older it is, the stronger it becomes...'

Diya silently complained about this bizarre world, but in a way, this could be considered archaeological research.

"Although the Relics Department may not seem very capable, it is a genuine international department. However, it was actually plundered five years ago."

Jin continued to explain these little-known secrets:

"You may not know this, but excavating ancient ruins is actually a very dangerous thing."

Jin's expression gradually turned serious, his gaze seemingly fixed on something in the distance:

"In most ancient ruins, no one knows what's inside before they're opened. It's like opening a blind box. Many of the ancient human-made structures contain the very factors that led to their destruction."

"On more than one occasion, official archaeological teams have stumbled into a certain site by accident, which ultimately led to the escape of [certain beings], resulting in tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of casualties."

I understand. Grand Marshal Hong mistakenly released the 108 Demon Stars, and the pangolin mistakenly released the venomous couple.

Dia nodded in deep feeling, completely understanding what Jin said.

"...As a result, after that period of time, countries all over the world enacted relevant laws, designating all discovered ruins as protected areas and prohibiting entry. Even when I wanted to enter a certain mausoleum for development, I had to put in a lot of effort..."

At this point, a gentle smile suddenly appeared on Jin's face, as if he had remembered something interesting.

However, he quickly suppressed his smile and returned to the main topic:

"Although the Relics Department didn't do many human things, they still managed to excavate a lot of good things by relying on authorization from various countries. After the incident five years ago, many people speculated that this might be the main reason for the attack on the Relics Department."

"I didn't experience the details firsthand, so I can't explain them clearly. I only know that there were several well-trained thieves who appeared at the [Relics Department]'s storage area with perfect coordination and secretly looted a large number of cultural relics and special items."

"At that time, the situation had become so serious that the chairman had to personally intervene to stop it. Afterwards, V5 only produced a three-page incident report and provided a list of stolen items, and the matter was completely shelved and forgotten."

He said with a sarcastic tone, "..."

"However, it's interesting that witnesses later said there were only about seven or eight thieves, yet they managed to steal hundreds of artifacts, including all the [divine artifacts] and a large number of precious treasures. What was left behind just happened to be of little value..."

Balancing accounts is quite normal; it's one of the basic operations of politicians.

Even if they didn't do that, it's estimated that V5's higher-ups wouldn't feel comfortable leaving those precious treasures there any longer.

"Has all this time passed without any information about those thieves?"

Dia asked the question she most wanted to know.

The world is never short of smart people. In the Hunter Association alone, you can find no fewer than ten people who are good at solving cases. And there are countless others all over the world.

How is it possible that such a big incident has happened for so long and not a single person has been caught?

"I can only explain this to you in detail after you have helped me complete a task."

Jin took out a black card from his pocket and said sincerely:

"Believe me, this isn't me intentionally keeping you in suspense, or trying to blackmail you with the information I have. It's just that I can only guess what you want to know, and without completing this task, I won't be able to obtain any solid evidence."

"I cannot go into details due to confidentiality. If you are willing to help me, this administrator-only 'Come Again' card will take you and me to that 'construction site'."

"If you don't want to, you can wait here until I'm done and then come back. I'll explain everything to you then."

Amidst the crowd, Dia and Kim stood facing each other.

Jin cast a firm gaze, as if to say that he was serious.

Dia had seen that look before, more than once.

You can always see that confident look and seemingly silly promises in those guys who call themselves "hunters".

There was really no other choice. Since they were so open and honest, who would have the face to act like a villain?

Dia smiled and said simply:

“I’m also quite curious. What kind of thing could be so difficult that even you need to ask for help? Count me in.”

Jin laughed heartily:

“I’m not a god, of course I need help sometimes, and that’s when you become my partner.”

As he spoke, he held up the card in his hand and said:

"【Again】, Location: Ancient Ganyu Kingdom, activate!"

A powerful surge of energy suddenly rose up, transforming into a beam of white light that abruptly enveloped the two people in the crowd.

With a loud "bang," Dia and Jin were instantly enveloped in white light and vanished from their spot like rockets taking off.

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Ochima Federation, Orange City's First Airport.

Pokson changed into a low-key black menswear outfit, paired with large sunglasses and short hair, making her look less girlish and more dashing.

She walked silently with the crowd for a while, then couldn't help but sigh and touched her right wrist with a complicated expression.

A colorful handmade necklace was hanging there.

Before arriving here, Vincent mysteriously handed her something, saying it was a farewell gift from Dia, and then rattled off a bunch of things, the gist of which was that the necklace was a gift for his lover...

When Pokson received the gift, he was subconsciously pleasantly surprised, but the next moment it turned into fear and unease.

The reason is simple: if this necklace really does have that meaning, what will happen to Miss Kita?

Her attitude towards Dia is probably something only she herself doesn't realize how good it is...

The past few days of spending time together, the care that Qiduo had given her, and the fact that she was Qiduo's savior made her completely unable to harbor any thoughts of harming him.

But to say I'd refuse this gift...

The moment the thought crossed his mind, Pokson felt a sharp pain in his heart, as if it were being torn apart, and waves of suffocation washed over him.

It's like a drowning person refusing an oxygen tank offered to their lips.

She was so conflicted that she even thought that if Kito had been there, she wouldn't have had to worry about whether or not to accept the offer, although it might have been cruel to Kito.

However, whether unintentionally or intentionally, Vincent seized the opportunity of Poxon's recovery and Chido's departure to deliver the gift at just the right moment.

I really don't know if that lizard was smart or stupid...

"Ugh……"

Pokson sighed again, knowing he could only take it one step at a time.

The most urgent task now is to find a long-term, stable job in Orange City of the Ochima Federation, based on the information left by Mr. Crow yesterday.

Pokson randomly picked a restaurant on the roadside and picked up the menu, ready to order.

Suddenly, a strange figure sat down opposite her.

He was a young man, dressed in a black suit, with a white cloth wrapped around his head, exuding a mysterious and melancholic air.

'Those with the ability to read...'

Pokson glanced at him cautiously, quietly preparing to activate his ability and escape.

The man tapped on his phone, then looked at Poxon, his eyes as deep and unfathomable as he calmly said:

"Hello, Ms. Pokson, my name is Kuroro. To get straight to the point, I hope you can join my team..."

'Kuroro…'

Pokson remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he felt a chill.

This name was mentioned by Dia and Hisoka during their conversation...

Chapter 319 No. 4 × Third Imperial Mausoleum Temporary Archaeological Team (Two-in-One)

Poxon's thoughts raced.

Since Dia herself rarely mentions her past, she doesn't know much about the name Kuroro.

All that is known is that Dia and Hisoka seem to be looking for him. Hisoka seems more interested, but Dia's murderous intent intensifies when she mentions his name.

I really don't understand what's going on with them.

'Damn it, I should have found out more about his past. Next time we meet, I'll ask him even if he doesn't want to talk about it...'

She didn't respond immediately to the person who called himself "Kuroro," but instead quickly glanced at her surroundings.

Firstly, to confirm whether the other party has accomplices.

Secondly, it can disguise the awkwardness one felt when hearing the other person's name as "warning when suddenly encountering a stranger with Nen abilities."

'Only one accomplice...'

With almost no effort, Pokson found his target—

A woman with a full figure and a prominent hooked nose.

Because she made almost no attempt to conceal her presence, and didn't bother to remove the [wrapping] on her body, she simply sat calmly at the dining table not far away, watching this scene.

Turning his gaze away, Pokson did not let his guard down.

Just because there appears to be only one accomplice doesn't mean there really is only one person; it could be a smokescreen.

"how did you find me?"

Choosing his words carefully, Poxon asked cautiously.

Although I sensed that the visitor was hostile, since they didn't start a fight immediately, it would be best to sound them out first.

This question allows you to obtain the most information. Even if the other party doesn't want to answer, you can at least know that "the other party's information acquisition methods cannot be disclosed."

Kuroro pondered for a moment, then looked at Pokson in front of him again.

Although, according to the clues from [Love Dial 6700], the person in front of him was the precious [Spatial] ability user he was looking for who could teleport long distances.

Although the Thief's Secrets also includes the ability of Instant Teleportation, it can only be used for short-distance teleportation, which is more useful tactically but not strategically.

The devastating experience in Pati City last time solidified Kuroro's determination to find the ability to teleport long distances.