Hunter x Hunter: Card Master, the Strongest in the World

Seeing this, Hisoka's bewitching eyes flashed with excitement. He felt as if countless ants were crawling all over his body, making him restless. Had this day finally come?

When he learned that Lynn's apprentice, Kurapika, had a blood feud with the Phantom Troupe, he guessed that such a day would come.

However, the day came earlier than he expected, and the specific circumstances were also quite different. Two members of the Phantom Troupe died in one go, and they were both veterans and combatants, Uvogin and Nobunaga.

Hit Lynn!

This is not a very wise choice.

To be honest, he wasn't sure how strong Lynn had become. Judging from Lynn's astonishing growth rate before, he might have become even stronger over the past few months.

Furthermore, the commotion Lynn made during his sparring session with Netero in the Hunter Exam showed that his true strength was far greater than what he revealed in the "final battle."

He was the only one in the brigade who knew this information.

But he didn't intend to tell Kuroro and the others.

In his view, Lynn's strength was roughly equal to that of the entire Phantom Troupe; he was strong but not strong enough to wipe out the entire Phantom Troupe, and killing two members should not be a problem.

This is a perfect opportunity to weaken the Phantom Troupe, so that no one can stop him from fighting Kuroro!

Hmm~ I'll find some time to inform Lynn so he can be prepared.

Maggie had no idea that there was a traitor next to her who was about to tip her off, and at that moment she was in a state of great confusion.

On the one hand, it was painful to suddenly learn that Nobunaga Uvogin was dead, and on the other hand, it was unexpected that the murderer would be Lynn.

She naturally knew that Lynn was no ordinary person; after all, she had been betting on Lynn all along and had made a lot of money from it.

She always felt uneasy.

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Kingdom of Reges.

Located in the upper left corner of the map, this continent is adjacent to the Republic of Mingbo, one of the V5 nations. Among the many countries on the six continents, it is in the first tier below V5, possessing a profound foundation.

Traveling by airship, Lynn and the others soon arrived at the capital of the Kingdom of Reges. The name was simple: "Reges," and the capital shared the same name as the kingdom.

Looking down from the air, you can see the bustling capital of Reges, which covers a vast area and is very grand.

He wanted to come to the capital to level up last time, and this time he finally had the chance.

As soon as the airship landed, they were picked up and put into a royal car, where they were greeted with the highest honors and were not allowed to be neglected in the slightest.

This is not only because of Lynn's status as a world-class exorcist, but also because Lynn saved Amy's life, who was about to become king. From any perspective, they must be treated well.

Gail was also in the car, and was also responsible for picking him up.

This gave Lynn the illusion that she had returned to last year.

Last year, at Gail's invitation and hospitality, he went to the underground base to exorcise the suicidal thoughts that plagued Amy.

As expected, a new attribute bar appeared in his mind after he arrived in the capital, hoping to live up to his expectations.

He's not picky about food, as long as the level is high enough and he's powerful enough!

During the journey, Gail, who was also a member of the royal family, introduced Lynn to the local situation.

The Kingdom of Reges, as its name suggests, is a kingdom.

Therefore, social classes exist.

Besides the common people, there are also two other groups: nobles and royalty, making a total of three classes, but the royal family controls the entire country.

As one of the major powers, the Kingdom of Reges has achieved considerable development in the fields of economy, military, and healthcare, resulting in a high standard of living for its citizens. It is considered one of the countries where citizens live most comfortably among many nations.

The Kingdom of Reges has a long history and a very distinctive culture, namely, a love of martial arts. The people are generally quite fierce, and street fights are common. As a result, fights often occur among the people.

Almost every city has various martial arts schools and competition venues, and the capital city is no exception, with its own dedicated competition venue.

If someone performs exceptionally well, the royal family will extend an invitation to them to become a royal guard.

From then on, they were considered to have transcended class, becoming members of the royal family from ordinary people, and possibly even being granted noble titles.

The noble ranks are Duke, Marquis, Earl, Viscount, and Baron. Those who can become nobles are often Nen users with considerable strength.

At this point, Gail paused and whispered, "Actually, Amy wanted to give you the title of Duke after she became Queen, but she felt that you might not be willing to accept it, so she planned to ask for your opinion."

"Give me the title of Duke?" Lynn raised an eyebrow.

According to Gail, a duke is the highest rank among nobles, and can only be obtained by making great contributions to the country. Currently, there are only two ducal families in the entire Kingdom of Reges.

Apart from the lowest ranks of viscount and baron, once a duke, marquis, or earl is obtained, it can be inherited and a noble family can be established.

He hadn't expected Amy to value him so much, offering him the highest-ranking noble status right off the bat—it was quite a generous gesture.

The title of duke has no restrictions; he can do whatever he wants, as long as he doesn't do anything that harms the country.

The benefits are plentiful, such as receiving a share of money every year, having their own territory and servants, and so on.

The most important thing is that the Duke can share the royal family's training methods, which is a secret of the entire Reges royal family, as well as use various magical artifacts treasured by the royal family... Sounds pretty good.

Lynn only said she would think about it and did not make a decision immediately.

Soon, amidst their conversation, the car drove straight into the magnificent and elegant palace, and the driver led them inside, where they met Amy and the others who had been waiting.

Amy at this moment was very different from the last time Lynn saw her.

At that time, Amy had just been released from the seal. Although she no longer had any thoughts of death, her body inevitably became weak due to the long-term influence of those thoughts.

Over the past six months, Amy has undergone tremendous changes.

She had blonde hair and blue eyes, wore a shimmering gold dress, and was radiant. Her skin was fair with a rosy glow, and she exuded vitality as well as an aura of quiet authority.

Because she has not yet officially become queen, she still wears Prince Reges's unique golden crown.

Bissie and Conzai were beside Amy; they had also received an invitation and arrived before Lynn.

"Welcome to the palace, it's been a long time," Amy said, her red lips parting slightly as she smiled with delight.

She was naturally happy to see Lynn again.

There is no shortage of intrigue and power struggles within the royal family. In this vast palace, there are not many people she can truly confide in. In comparison, she prefers to spend time with friends like Lynn.

"Long time no see. In the blink of an eye, you're about to become king. Congratulations," Lynn replied, noticing that Amy had changed not only in her demeanor but also in her aura.

It has become stronger.

To be honest, he didn't know exactly how strong Amy was. He had only seen Amy when she was possessed by death thoughts and when she had just broken the seal, so he had no idea how strong she really was.

But since he was chosen as the next king because of his talent, and even prompted the Yingren Kingdom to go to great lengths to launch an attack.

It's clear that Amy's talent is exceptional; she's a promising talent, and her current strength is quite formidable.

I could find an opportunity to spar with Amy...

“Leorio, you already know him, and this is Kurapika, my second apprentice.” Lynn introduced his two apprentices.

Kurapika replied humbly and politely, after all, the person in front of him was the crown prince and was about to become the next king.

Amy looked at Leorio, whose strength had changed dramatically since then, and Kurapika, whose aura was equally strong, and a look of surprise flashed in her eyes.

To have grown to this level in such a short time, one has to wonder just how skilled Lynn is at teaching his apprentices.

To Lynn's surprise, in addition to Amy and others, Amy's siblings also came to greet him.

Amy's generation has nine princes, six boys and three girls. Amy is the fifth prince, while the youngest, the ninth prince, is only 4 years old.

The eldest prince is 30 years old, but his aptitude is relatively mediocre, and his strength is only around B-level.

Most of the princes were only at the B level, but the third prince, named Blair, attracted the most attention from Lynn.

Prince Blair III is handsome and talented, but he has a feminine air about him. He looks very much like Pariston, the rat in the Chinese zodiac. He is also the strongest prince besides Amy, and his strength is close to A-level.

The princes were all very enthusiastic towards him, seemingly trying every means to curry favor with him, which was the treatment that came with his abilities.

Of the several labels attached to Lynn, those like "Strongest Lord" are not what they value most. What they truly value is the label of "World's Top Exorcist."

Lynn's ability to exorcise Amy's spirit while she was trapped in a seal is enough to show that he is one of the world's top spirit exorcists, and it is very important to build a good relationship with him.

Chapter 163 Ten Thousand Sword Swings! The Assembled Spiders!

After meeting Amy and the other princes, Lynn also met the current King, Gates.

Gates was in his fifties, tall, about two meters high, with a hooked beard similar to Netero's, wearing the king's distinctive red and gold ceremonial robes and a crown inlaid with jewels.

Lynn was no stranger to the gems on it.

It was a gemstone the size of a pigeon's egg, polished from crystal, one of the seven most beautiful colors in the world.

Strictly speaking, this was the first time he had ever seen genuine crystal glass.

Judging by the age of Nen users, he is still in his prime, but he seems to have suffered some injuries when he was young, so he has aged relatively quickly.

Despite his imposing appearance, he exudes a sense of decay, like a setting sun gradually descending the mountain, heading downhill.

This is probably why Gates chose to have Amy succeed as king this year.

“Exorcist Lynn, it’s a pleasure to meet you. I’ve wanted to see you for a long time.” Gates spoke slowly, his voice deep and resonant, a kind smile appearing on his rugged face. “First of all, I must thank you for saving my daughter Amy.”

Gates spoke sincerely, his personality somewhat contradicting his appearance; he was surprisingly gentle and kind. He also valued his children highly, which is why he specifically expressed his gratitude to Lynn.

"I was just doing what I could," Lynn said politely.

After a brief introduction, Lynn and the others were taken to a specially prepared residence within the palace and settled in.

The palace is very large; even the main gate is divided into east, south, and north gates. The interior is further divided into various areas, such as the main road, the rear garden, the main palace, and the secondary palaces.

They, along with Bisji, stayed in the guest quarters of the estate, located in the southern part of the palace.

The manor is quite large, with all kinds of facilities. Because of its large area, it is very private, so even if there is any fighting, it will not disturb others.

However, since Lynn had stayed in many high-end suites, she didn't find this environment particularly novel.

There is one advantage, though: it allows for more freedom in training and practice.

Even the most luxurious hotel suites are usually just one floor, located in a high-rise building, where it's inconvenient to make a lot of noise.

But the manor is different. You can fight freely on the ground, and the manor even has a dojo for sparring.

Inside a private practice room.

Lynn held Hyōrinmaru in both hands, his gaze sharpened, and with a standard, clean and decisive slash, he delivered a powerful blow.

In mid-air, a flash of light appeared, as if splitting the air in two.

This strike didn't utilize Nen or Armament Haki, so it might not have much power, but it was infused with conviction.

Previously, he had exchanged views with Mr. Netero on martial arts, and Netero also pointed out his situation.

Ultimately, every martial art, when mastered to its fullest extent, can develop its own unique "momentum" or "force."

Just as boxing has its stances and swordsmanship has its stances, each person's stance is different, with varying effects. These stances can often make one more intimidating and allow one to unleash greater power.

【Potential】is the embodiment of a top martial artist’s achievements in martial arts, and many people incorporate it into their Nen abilities.

Netero was naturally proficient in martial arts techniques, such as the Hundred Style Kannon, which was a Nen ability formed after incorporating martial arts experience.

His method was simple: practice. He set a goal for himself and then worked toward that goal again and again.

For example, his goal was to throw 10,000 punches a day. At first, it took him more than ten hours a day to complete this, but he gradually reduced the time.

Netero thought he could try this approach as well.

His swordsmanship has reached an extremely profound level, and he is only one opportunity away from achieving the "momentum" level.

This opportunity could be a breakthrough in a life-or-death battle, or it could be the natural result of hard training in ordinary times.

Relatively speaking, Nitro recommends the second option, which has a higher success rate and is safer; the only thing needed is time.

Lynn is still young and can afford to spend that time.

Even Netero believed that with Lynn's talent, he might master this ability within a few years and become the youngest top martial artist.

Lynn also thought this method was pretty good, so he started the same training plan, namely "swinging the knife 10,000 times a day".

This method allows one to break through the limitations of their swordsmanship.

Although their worldviews are different, Lynn felt that they still had some commonalities, such as their level of swordsmanship.

In the One Piece world, swordsmanship can be roughly divided into ordinary swordsmen, steel-cutting swordsmen, sword masters, and great sword masters.