Hunter x Hunter: Call Me Master Inventor

"Despite the minor incident involving the Kurdish poachers..."

"And after King Freecss and Gintaru report this true information, will it attract the attention of the Hunter Association and Chairman Netero...?"

"This is still within the acceptable range, and Mr. Netero is a rare positive figure."

"This old rascal is quite interesting, and in most normal circumstances, he's actually quite reasonable."

"Compared to what I gained from this trip to the Dallas Wild Forest Park, these things are nothing."

"Not to mention that before I left, I even negotiated a good deal with Kim Freecs because he wanted my 'invented' food."

"Looking at it this way, regardless of whether others lose money or not, I'm making a killing."

"And neither Yinda nor Jin Freecss suffered a loss."

Yes, Yinda successfully completed his mission of protecting the two-headed wolf, defending against poachers, and even capturing a member of the Kud bandit gang alive to return and report back.

With the help of Bong Clay, King Freecss gained a clearer understanding of the two-headed wolf's breeding problem, enabling him to solve it more effectively and significantly shortening the time required.

He also met an "inventor" named von Clay and brought him into the hunter circle he admired.

This way, I can collaborate with von Klay if I need to in the future.

This gives us another person with whom we can partner.

It can be said that Yinda and Kim Freecss also gained considerable benefits.

This is what true win-win cooperation means.

Instead of a win-win situation where I win twice.

"Only when everyone benefits can the relationship be maintained in the long run."

Von Clay chuckled, even finding the strange, wary monsters beside him somewhat pleasing and endearing.

"Especially that guy Kim Freecss, he's really lucky to know such a special, practically omnipotent 'inventor' like me."

"Turns out, that guy even tried to test me with Spicy Mountain!"

Spicy Mountain is a place that von Klay is no stranger to.

Although this place was only mentioned briefly in the anime and was an original creation of the animation team, it still left a certain impression on people.

That was after the second round of the Hunter Exams, when the Hunter Association's airship headed to the site for the third round of the exams.

At night, a candidate who failed the second round of testing sneaked up.

Her name is Anida, and the reason she was willing to risk breaking the rules to secretly follow him was mainly for revenge.

Anida's father was assassinated by the Zoldyck family.

She also found out that members of the Zoldyck family might be participating in this Hunter Exam.

That's why I resolutely signed up for the Hunter Exam and came along too!

hmm~

What's a bit difficult to maintain is...

She had such good opportunities before, whether in that dark tunnel or in the con artist's lair in the Lost Melody Wetlands, but she didn't make a move.

Even while hunting the monstrous boar, she remained motionless.

It was only after being eliminated that I finally decided to take action...

It's really hard to understand.

The main reason her father was assassinated by the Zoldyck family was...

"It all comes down to that spicy mountain."

Von Klay stood on a cliff at the edge of the forest, gazing at a city that shimmered in the sunlight, nestled beside a high mountain.

The reason it sparkles is mainly because there is a certain crystal-clear, bright white mineral on a nearby mountain.

"The minerals from Spicy Mountain~"

With the reflection of that city in his eyes, von Clay's expression became very calm.

Spicy Mountain is a glamorous and prosperous city with a thriving tourism and commerce sector.

But in reality, beneath this seemingly prosperous and bustling city lies a tale of crime and countless skeletons.

"Come, take a look! These are exquisite pieces of jewelry, freshly forged in the furnace, made using truly high-precision instruments!!"

"Everyone come and check me out! This is a top-tier necklace crafted using ancient techniques, truly made by master craftsmen who have dedicated themselves to its creation!!"

"You won't lose out, you won't be cheated, come and take a look!!"

"If you, the customer, don't like jewelry, we also have other mineral-based products here."

On the street, a small vendor wearing a white towel on his head, with a fawning smile on his face, rubbed his hands together and looked at von Clay standing in front of his stall.

"Are these products made from minerals from Spicy Mountain?"

"Are these products made from minerals from Spicy Mountain?"

Von Clay's gaze swept over the glittering, exquisitely crafted merchandise on the stall.

Each piece seems to possess an inexplicable attraction, drawing people in unconsciously.

Judging from its appearance, it is indeed a very exquisite work of art, which makes people unconsciously feel fond of it.

As a result, handicrafts from La Xiang Shan are very popular.

Whether it's jewelry or other products, they are very famous all over the world.

Moreover, most people feel a sense of goodwill after seeing it for the first time, and they subconsciously think that such a product is really well made and is a work of art.

Or perhaps it just happens to fit one's aesthetic preferences, making one fall in love with it.

In reality, they were all deceived by this sense.

"The ore from Spicy Mountain, after being refined, exudes an aura of decadence."

"Once you try it, you'll be hooked, crave it like crazy, and you'll be willing to go bankrupt for it."

Recalling the information about Spicy Mountain in his mind, von Clay also knew the dangers of these small, shiny white objects.

If you think about this principle and the serious harmful effects of addiction carefully, you'll understand what it's actually targeting.

"Any vendors selling this kind of thing in this area..."

Von Clay gave the shopkeeper in front of him one last, calm look.

"Every single one of them is innocent; there is absolutely no injustice involved."

"Even if they were all lined up together and shot, not a single one would be wronged."

"In fact, they deserved to die."

Those who set up stalls here to sell their wares are all utterly despicable.

You should know that once you try this spicy mountain mineral, you'll immediately fall in love with it.