Hunter x Hunter: Call Me Master Inventor

Von Clay took out two new plant modification agents and loaded them into syringes.

puff.

The needle pierced the tree trunk.

Under the watchful eyes of Phinks and Feitan, whose curiosity turned to shock...

One of the branches of that rotten tree quickly swelled, blossomed, and produced a huge black coconut.

"So... that's how food comes about?"

Finks murmured absentmindedly.

Feitan didn't speak, but his usually squinty eyes were wide open now, staring intently at the magical scene, as if trying to uncover its secrets.

However, when von Klay opened the fruit lid—

Click.

The rich aroma instantly dispelled all shock and doubt.

The aroma of pork chop rice and the wok hei (wok aroma) of fried noodles wafted over, stimulating everyone's olfactory nerves.

A pork cutlet rice bowl topped with a thick, golden pork chop and drizzled with a rich sauce...

And a steaming bowl of stir-fried noodles piled high with bean sprouts, shredded meat, and greens is presented before you.

Even Uvogin and Machi, who were already full, couldn't help but swallow hard and salivate.

Uvogin's gaze began to shift subtly, and he unconsciously took a half-step toward the two dishes.

"Ha! Don't even think about it!"

Phinks reacted quickly, immediately hiding the two portions of food behind his back, glaring fiercely at Uvogin...

"You bastard, your eyes and your drool have already given you away!"

"This is ours, you can't touch it!"

"Hmm? Is it that obvious?"

Uvogin, disappointed by the failed plan, wiped the corner of his mouth with a sigh.

Wow, quite a lot of drool.

"These two guys, they clearly just came to freeload, yet they're acting so arrogant..."

Uvogin smacked his lips and muttered to himself, his tone filled with envy and jealousy as he watched Phinks and Feitan feast.

The two ignored Uvogin's grumbling, completely immersed in the happiness brought by the delicious food.

Golden and crispy thick-cut fried pork cutlet, crunchy with every bite, bursting with juicy goodness...

Slurp up a mouthful of stir-fried noodles coated in sauce, with crisp bean sprouts, and your mouth is filled with fragrance.

At this moment, Phinks and Feitan finally experienced the joy that Uvogin and Machi had felt before.

"That felt so good!"

After swallowing the last bite of food, Finks let out a long sigh and remarked:

"What kind of life did I live before?!"

In comparison, he was almost moved to tears.

This is the kind of food that humans should eat!

However, upon seeing Uvogin still beside him, he forced back his tears, and his elation subsided somewhat.

"The food you gave me was really delicious, thank you."

Phinks put down the black fruit in his hand and solemnly thanked von Clay.

"Oh, so you can actually utter the word 'thank you'?"

Uvogin stood to the side, making sarcastic remarks.

"If you say another word, believe me, I'll rip your tongue out!"

Phinks glared angrily at Uvogin, then turned back, his expression serious...

"This is indeed the first time I've ever thanked someone..."

"Never mind, let's not talk about this."

"My name is Finks, Finks Magukap."

He gave his full name and then pointed to his companion...

"He is Feitan, Feitan Portoo."

Feitan nodded sullenly.

"You treated us to such delicious food, we appreciate it!"

Phinks patted his chest, revealing his signature "fierce yet kind" expression...

"If you ever need any help in the future, just let me know!"

"The two of us are fairly well-known in this area."

"If anyone dares to steal your things, or threatens you to get them food..."

He glanced meaningfully at Uvogin.

"Hey! Hey! Hey!"

Uvogin was immediately displeased:

Who are you ordering?!

"Oh, so you muscle-bound idiot can actually hear it, huh?"

Phinks feigned surprise and continued his sarcastic remarks:

"Since you know who they're talking about, you'll understand."

"I approve of him, but this isn't over between me and you, you bastard!"

"I'm your neighbor, Mary!"

Just as the two were about to start a heated exchange or even a full-blown fight, von Clay intervened in time to stop them:

"My name is von Clay."

"If you want to eat delicious food again, just come find me, okay?"

"Then it's a deal!"

At the mention of food, Phinks immediately beamed with joy...

"I won't hold back with you!"

"You're welcome at all!"

Seeing Phinks's ever-present emotions, von Clay smiled.

In terms of age, Finks isn't much older than Uvogin, but now he seems to be quite opportunistic.

Of course, Uvogin is an exception.

"By the way, how did you manage to do that?"

Finks savored the lingering aroma of the fried pork cutlet, filled with curiosity about von Clay's magical methods.

"How did you do that? It's simple, you just used a special power, hey~"

Von Clay raised his hand, flipped his palm, and the syringes and remaining modification agent vanished into thin air.

The transvestite inventor's ability comes with a personal storage space for storing the items he "invents"...

The previous wish-making sticky rice cake machine and other items were also placed inside.

"A special power..."

Finks' eyes widened in disbelief; this was his first formal encounter with this concept of the extraordinary.

Feitan stared intently, his eyes unblinking.

Even Uvogin and Machi, who had only met him once, found it amazing to see him again.

"Can we learn this power?"

Finks asked directly, his face full of longing.

Even the most naive young man would understand that if he could master this power...

Not only can they survive in Meteor City, they can also venture out into the world without any problems!

"Of course! Everyone has the chance to learn!"

"Von Clay laughed."

"That……"

Finks felt his voice was a little dry.

"However, to learn this power and become stronger, one definitely needs to..."

Von Klay deliberately dragged out his words.

"I understand!"

Finks interrupted:

"There will definitely be a price to pay!"

There's no such thing as a free lunch!

He knew that the meal he just ate wasn't for nothing; he would definitely have to help Von Clay in the future.

But when it comes to such magical powers, the price is certainly much higher.

As long as it's within his tolerance level, he will absolutely not hesitate!

"That's right, there's definitely a price to pay!"

Von Kreis nodded slightly to Phynx.

"And the price is..."

Phinks straightened his back, and Feitan leaned forward slightly, both completely focused.

"You must 'beg' me."

Von Clay casually presented the conditions.

Feitan: "??"

Phinks: "???"

Both of them blinked, and Phinks even rubbed his ears, wondering if he had misheard.

"As expected, it's that same request again."

Uvogin muttered something under his breath, which caught Phinks' attention.

He saw that Uvogin and Machi both looked calm, seemingly unsurprised.

Finks gradually showed a look of surprise.

"Is it enough to just 'ask'?"

Feitan, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but ask.

Shouldn't such power come at a heavy price, such as physical or spiritual loss?