Hunter x Hunter: Call Me Master Inventor

"I see~"

Upon hearing this, the elder fell into deep thought:

"Meteor City currently faces numerous unsolvable problems."

"If this can be an opportunity to find solutions to these problems, then..."

The elder of Meteor City fell silent for a moment:

"When the time is right, let's call that kid named von Clay over first."

"I've also heard rumors about them recently."

An unpleasant smile appeared on that wrinkled face:

"Their film seems to be quite well-made."

The screenings of "Hyakujuu Sentai" continued as scheduled for the next few weeks.

After its reputation spread, every show was packed.

Many children came specifically to see the place and offered their full support.

And it was during the screening that von Clay visited Father Lizor to "recharge"...

At the same time, they could feel the prayers from the children in the audience for Dr. Heimerdinger, the "great inventor".

All sorts of prayers became the best nourishment for the birth of his "inventions".

I believe his works will become even more popular once they reach the outside world.

Just as the screening was ending, von Klay stretched his legs and moved his limbs before preparing to leave.

Suddenly, Father Lizor called out to him.

"Come, Elder Babagra wants to see you."

Babagra... Elder?

In Meteor City, only the highest ruler can be called an "elder".

"it is good."

Von Klay nodded slightly.

He had long anticipated this day would come after he had agreed to establish Father Zoller.

After tidying himself up a bit, he followed Father Lizor into the classical Western-style building.

Bon Clay finally understood why there was a church in Meteor City.

Judging from the decorations of this house, it's fairly clear that the elders here are believers in the so-called Christian God.

"Are you von Clay?"

Upon arriving before Elder Babagra, von Clay's eyes were drawn to his wrinkled face.

Even von Klay could see the wrinkled mouth moving.

"Lizor often praises you to me."

Elder Babagra said slowly:

"As you know, Meteor City has many problems that need to be solved right now..."

"But now, we are facing a very serious problem."

"Many people from the outside world regard this place as a paradise for them to do evil."

"I'd like to ask, do you have any good solutions to this?"

He didn't waste any pleasantries; he went straight to the point.

This is a question that everyone in Meteor City, from the elderly to the young, knows.

So, unsurprisingly, von Clay also gave the answer directly:

"Anyone who comes here to do evil in the future will be dealt with."

"Of course I know that."

Elder Babagra's eyes were indifferent:

"It's not just me; this is the first thought of most people in Meteor City."

"So, you should know that the answer I want to hear isn't that simple~"

"Yes, I understand."

Von Clay nodded.

Such a broad answer, while correct, is practically no different from no answer at all.

Everyone knows this is the right approach, but the key point is...

How do I do it?!

If Elder Babagra could really get rid of those evildoers who came to commit crimes, he could just do it...

Why would we need to listen to von Clay's opinion here?

The key point is that he can't do that!!

Therefore, what he wanted to hear was the specific approach von Klay would provide.

"I think there are two aspects to solving this problem:"

"Focus on the present, and look to the future."

von Clay smiled slightly:

The so-called "focusing on the present"...

"As far as I know, there are many outsiders kidnapping children in Meteor City for unknown purposes."

"So the first step is to find such a guy and give him a taste of his own medicine."

"They should suffer the same price and consequences as they have treated those children."

"As for how to find those guys..."

Von Clay raised his head and met Elder Babagra's gaze without any hesitation:

"You can leave this to me."

"Do you have a solution?"

Elder Babagra asked in a deep voice.

"have."

Von Klay nodded.

"Alright, I need to see results within a week."

"no problem."

In just a few words, the two of them set the tone for the matter.

Elder Babagra's meaning is very simple:

Since you've proposed a solution, then it's up to you to implement it.

He won't interfere with the specific methods and measures; it's entirely up to you to figure it out.

All he wanted was the final result of achieving his goal.

As for whether von Clay's method ultimately succeeded or failed...

Success would be ideal, and Elder Babagra would certainly not be stingy with those who have made contributions and are capable.

At that time, the entire Meteor City will be Bon Clay's support.

If it fails...

Then it doesn't matter at all.

Anyway, this problem hasn't been solved yet...

Even if von Klay fails, it won't have any impact.

In any case, Elder Babagra won't lose out.

"I'm starting to believe Father Lizor's assessment of you."

Elder Babagra nodded slightly to von Clay, his gaze softening.

Von Clay accepted the task so decisively and without any preamble or conditions...

This style alone was enough to earn Elder Babagra's admiration.

Of course, all of this is based on the premise that von Klay will succeed in his work.

Losers are worthless.

"So, what about 'looking to the future'?"

"Focusing on the present" is ultimately just a temporary solution, not a fundamental one...

"There are too many criminals outside. Even if we drive one group away, another group of reckless fools will keep coming."

"The key is how to eradicate this phenomenon."

"Actually, it's not difficult to completely cure this problem."

von Clay's lips curled into a slight smile:

I once heard this saying:

"A single punch can ward off a hundred more."

"We want the world to know that Meteor City is not to be trifled with."

"If anyone tries to harm us, they will inevitably pay an extremely heavy price."

"Only by making those guys outside feel the pain will they stop reaching out to us."

A single punch can ward off a hundred more...

Elder Babagra pondered the meaning of those words and found them quite reasonable.

"What should we do?"

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