Hunter x Hunter: Infinite Growth.

An irregularly shaped circle? Is that really feasible?

In Kevin's mind, the reason why a circle is called a circle is precisely because it can only expand outward in a circular shape.

"Why not give it a try? It only takes a little time and effort to get the answer."

Kevin nodded: "I'll try."

"And your original Nen ability, you can try to adjust its function."

And incidentally, deal with its side effects. Once you truly master it, the resentment will naturally disappear; after all, you're alive. Your current abilities are far greater than your original self.

Hearing Kim say that, Kevin shook his head helplessly: "I've tried. Although I can control it, and it is indeed my Nen ability, it is almost impossible to change it."

Unexpectedly, Jin shook his head: "I'm a relic hunter, and I've seen countless instances of Nen from the dead and various ancient Nen. I can tell at a glance whether it's a real Nen from the dead and what kind of Nen it is."

In ancient times, various sacrifices and bloody massacres were commonplace, far more brutal than in modern times.

The resulting post-mortem thoughts and the products of various evil rituals often appear in ruins. Jin has seen many of these and is familiar with all their forms.

"Don't try to forcefully control it, but try to integrate it. You should be starting to accept yourself as you are now. At least now, you dare to look in the mirror, right?"

Kevin fell into deep thought after Kim hit the nail on the head.

He had to admit that he hadn't actually fully accepted himself as he was before.

If it weren't for the fact that his appearance gradually changed back to his original self over time, he would have really resisted looking in the mirror.

Facing an unfamiliar face in the mirror, yet making a familiar expression, feels like a horror story coming to life; even after a while, it can still be unsettling.

"Okay, I'll give it a try."

Chapter 46 Conservation Hunter X Shadow Worm

The next morning, when Kevin woke up, Kim had already packed up and left.

The two talked about some topics until very late last night.

"you're awake?"

Outside the tent stood Berger, who had met Kevin twice before.

His attire was no different from before; he still looked like a field soldier, leaning against a jeep and smoking.

"Are you coming to see me out? Sorry to keep you waiting," Kevin said, and began to pack his luggage.

Berger wasn't in a hurry. Watching Kevin pack his things, he slowly asked, "I heard you're very interested in unusual plants and animals?"

Kevin wasn't averse to such casual conversation, replying while washing up, "That's right, I'm really interested in these things. I'd be even more interested if I came across rare beasts, exotic beasts, magical beasts, or mythical beasts."

In fact, Kevin was also thinking that he wasn't just interested; he had long coveted the special materials on them.

"You're not a hunter yet, are you?" Berger asked again.

Kevin shook his head: "No, I just submitted my application not long ago."

"Oh, there are still a few months until the Hunter Exam," Berger said, tossing out his cigarette on the ground. "Internship opportunities with me for a while?"

"Internship?" Kevin stopped what he was doing and looked at the other person with a puzzled expression.

Berger nodded: "Let me reintroduce myself. My name is Berger Raghott, a one-star conservation hunter, and also Jin's apprentice."

A one-star hunter? Or Jin's disciple?

By the way, Jin seems to be a two-star hunter. Kevin had browsed the Hunter Association's official website for information, including the Ten Commandments of Hunters, and understood the meaning of star-level hunters.

A one-star hunter is a hunter who has made outstanding achievements in a specific field and will be awarded the one-star title; a two-star hunter is promoted when a junior hunter he has trained achieves star-level honor; a three-star hunter must make immortal contributions in multiple fields based on the achievements of a two-star hunter.

Kevin remembered that Bisky was also a two-star hunter. Every one-star hunter was undoubtedly a master in their respective field.

Just as Kevin was pondering, Berger continued, "You must have something special to earn King's appreciation, and your strength must be extraordinary."

And your interest in unusual flora and fauna is even better. I'm currently stationed in this nature reserve, working on the conservation of endangered species, and also exploring and collecting information on new species, which I then catalog.

Unexpectedly, the man in front of me, who looked like a soldier retired from the battlefield, was actually working in animal protection.

“Recently, my team and I were tasked with exploring and collecting new species in the Shimeile Wetland and carrying out conservation efforts for the endangered species therein.”

Kevin knew about the Shimeile Wetlands.

He had looked up some relevant information online and found that it belonged to the same nature reserve as the forest park where Kevin was, and it was right next to the forest park.

When Kevin was researching the forest park, he had glimpsed it before. It was a dangerous area that was strictly off-limits to people. It was said to be full of dangerous species that could easily endanger human lives.

Every year, disobedient explorers venture in, only to be lost without a trace.

This piqued Kevin's interest.

"What exactly would I be doing during my internship?"

"There aren't many people who can use Nen, and those who are masters of Nen are even rarer."

Most of my team members are ordinary people, even those who are practically defenseless. You can temporarily act as their bodyguard. Of course, you will also be assigned some relatively dangerous tasks, but the danger I'm referring to is relative to ordinary people.

We have a research base there, fully equipped with living facilities and various experimental sites. As for compensation… I heard you're interested in some rare and valuable materials from plants and animals?

To be honest, Kevin was tempted.

After all, there were only two or three months left until the Hunter Exam, and most of the places he wanted to go were restricted areas, while the information he could find online was extremely limited.

Only by obtaining a Hunter's License can they gather more intelligence and enter those restricted areas. Besides, Berger is King's disciple, and based on this relationship, there is a natural trust between them.

Kevin thought for a moment and then nodded.

After getting ready, he got into the jeep.

"Can you tell me about this Shimeile Wetland?" Kevin had only gathered limited information beforehand, and all he knew was that it was very dangerous.

Berger, who was driving, nodded: "The Shimeile Wetlands are also known as the 'Trickster's Nest.' Most of the plants and animals there prey on others by deception, and the entire ecosystem is built around 'deception.'"

Kevin found it incredible just hearing the explanation. What kind of environment could have nurtured such a unique ecosystem?

"It is precisely because of this special ecosystem that many species in the Shimeile Wetland exist almost exclusively in this wetland, and there are a large number of unique organisms."

Such a unique environment has resulted in countless endangered species here.

The two chatted as they drove, and soon arrived at their destination.

It was a building located next to a simple road. At first glance, it looked like a warehouse, and there were many sheds of various sizes around it.

Perhaps due to the inconvenient transportation, a small airship was parked in the spacious square.

At first glance, the conditions here were better than Kevin had expected.

Berger parked the car in the square and led Kevin inside.

Stepping into the largest main building, it was much more crowded than Kevin had imagined.

The research room was filled with all sorts of equipment that Kevin couldn't understand. Individual cubicles were set up, each containing various greenhouses and potted plants.

There weren't many researchers moving around inside; Kevin took a quick look and estimated there were only about a dozen or twenty people.

"Hey, boss, you're back." A woman wearing glasses and a simple protective suit greeted Berger. The woman had a healthy, dark complexion.

Berger put on the spare protective suit next to him and went inside, and Kevin followed suit.

"How's the research going, Moagu?"

Moagu nodded: "That's about it. Everything that needed to be recorded has been organized and archived. Except for the necessary individuals that we kept for continued observation, the rest have been released."

Kevin observed quietly from the side.

In this single room, against the wall, there is a breeding nest made entirely of transparent glass, which simulates the external natural environment with soil and plants.

Kevin observed for a while before finally spotting something that was moving.

It was a long, black, soft-bodied insect, only about ten centimeters long.

If it hadn't just moved, Kevin wouldn't have noticed it at all, hidden in the shadow of the grass. In a way, it was like a moving shadow.

Berger glanced through the file briefly and then handed it to Kevin.

Kevin looked at it curiously; it said:

【Name: Shadowworm】

[Number: K - B - 112]

[Related Legend: The Shadow That Came Back to Life]

[Individual Composition: Semi-material Nematode Cluster]

[Activity Area: Around the acid pool in Smile Wetland, C-12-5]

[Description: This creature thrives in damp, shadowy environments and can manipulate shadows to perform independent movements. When humans follow its "living shadow" in an attempt to find a way out, they are actually being lured into a pool of highly corrosive acid. Its true form remains hidden in the victim's blind spot.]

Chapter 47 Lost Melody X The Land of Deception

"What a strange creature." Kevin was immediately captivated and began to carefully study the report.

Seeing Kevin's focused expression, Berger didn't disturb him. He simply whispered a few words to Moagu and then left alone.

Kevin reluctantly closed the file after flipping through it all.

"Isn't this creature interesting?"