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

Is this still the same high-end suite as before?

Not only is the gate gone, but the wall next to it has also collapsed.

The interior of the suite was in complete disarray, with virtually nothing intact; only the load-bearing walls and ceiling likely survived.

This place is no different from a battlefield; to the uninformed, it would look like a large-scale skirmish had just taken place.

Accident?

Terrorist attacks?

Of course, this wasn't the most surprising thing for everyone. They were even more surprised that their client, Lynn, was still standing there unharmed, waiting for them to appear.

In any case, it's best if the customer is alright; otherwise, if word gets out, it will have a significant impact on the hotel.

After a brief explanation, Lynn was able to check into another suite, which was also the most luxurious and high-end room. In fact, the hotel even waived a week's fees as an apology, which was equivalent to making 21 million Jenny for free.

Inside the new residence.

On a genuine leather sofa.

About half an hour later, the swordsman slowly woke up. Upon waking, he immediately stood up and bowed deeply to Lynn in front of him to show his respect.

He is now Lynn's absolutely loyal subordinate.

"You can ask me for anything, and I will use every means to help you achieve your goal," the swordsman said with a smile.

Lynn nodded slightly, but he wanted to know the whole story: "First, explain why you and Franklin attacked me. If I remember correctly, this is the first time we've met."

Upon hearing this, the swordsman scratched his cheek and explained in an embarrassed tone.

After listening, Lynn suddenly realized what was going on, and his expression became subtle.

He also played a part in this relationship.

The knight and Franklin arrived at Youkexin to attend an auction, only to be attacked by the "Six Nightwalkers" on the very first night of the auction. He then captured the Yin Beast and the "Six Nightwalkers" in one fell swoop, and also took possession of the auction items.

The two heroes had no choice but to abandon the auction and head to Jeram City, which shared the same goal, because of news about the Food Tower.

This time, they went directly to the organizers, used the knight's Nen ability to control them, quickly obtained the prizes they wanted, and then planned to take this opportunity to screen out influential Nen users, and take action to eliminate the champion and bring the prizes to Chrollo.

The matter is now quite clear: he is the "lucky one" who was targeted.

A criminal is a criminal; he acts entirely on his whim. Even if he has no grudge against the two knights-errant, they will still be targeted if it is just a momentary impulse.

The knight-errant had made many plans, but he had overlooked the man's strength.

In the end, Franklin died, and the knight-errant became his servant.

That's fair enough for what they did; after all, criminals deserve to die.

The prizes for the Food Tower were hidden by the hero, but were quickly retrieved. These included all the final prizes of the Food Tower, more than a dozen in total, as well as the three prizes he had previously chosen.

Lynn glanced at the items in the safe, and finally reached out and took out a red and white patterned envelope.

This is—an invitation to a gourmet paradise!

Chapter 71 The Benefits of the Hunter License! An Unexpected Encounter with Bisgei!

Upon receiving the invitation, before Lynn could even examine it closely, he smelled a peculiar fragrance emanating from the letter.

Lynn took a tentative sniff and found the fragrance to be quite complex, seemingly a mixture of various floral scents, and it didn't dissipate easily.

He then opened the envelope, unfolded a blank sheet of paper, and the contents of the letter came into view; it contained only two simple lines of text.

[March 7th, 3 PM]

[Jeram Port Area B, Pier 50]

This so-called invitation letter contained no formal greetings; it simply listed the time and place concisely.

Is it really that ordinary? Lynn raised an eyebrow. There didn't seem to be any seal or anything that could indicate its authenticity. Wouldn't that mean anyone could just make a copy and pass it off as genuine?

He quickly recalled the unique fragrance on the letter and couldn't help but wonder if that fragrance was the real "invitation".

A letter can be faked, but this smell cannot.

Today is March 1st, which means he can go to the Gourmet Paradise in a week... The location is at the pier, so it seems he will have to take a boat there.

After carefully putting the invitation away, Lynn took out the other prizes from the safe. Apart from the invitation, the other prizes weren't particularly attractive.

It mainly consisted of old books and antiques, rare ingredients, and cash. He kept the ingredients in a traceless expandable box to carry with him, while the other items were taken by Capone and brought back to Yokers.

At the same time, Lynn took out her computer from her seamless extension case.

He planned to have the knight use his hunter's license to search for Gourmet Paradise, which might reveal more information.

The knight is the only member of the Phantom Troupe with a Hunter License, which happens to be useful to him. With a Hunter License, he can access many professional websites and obtain more secretive information.

“No problem.” Upon hearing this, the swordsman immediately stepped in to help.

He is very adept at using computers and other technological products, much like a hacker, and can search for the intelligence he wants while maintaining confidentiality.

As the swordsman searched for information, a dull, lifeless card appeared between Lynn's right fingers.

This is the [Elven Swordsman] who was just defeated by Franklin, and it's also the first character card he's lost.

After channeling his spiritual energy into it, the card regained its brilliance a few breaths later.

The Elf Swordsman is only C+ rank, so he can be resurrected easily. But after dying a few more times, he needs to build up his Nen energy, so it will be harder to revive him.

However, he didn't feel any psychological burden about it. For some reason, although the Elf Swordsman was a character card, his intelligence was not as high as Chopper, Capone, etc. He could only follow orders and act on his combat instincts.

Perhaps due to the monster's level, only high-level monster cards possess intelligence. Whether it's a C+ level or a 4-star level, the Elf Swordsman is at a relatively low level.

It's also possible that only monster cards with card spirits possess intelligence.

The specifics will only become clear once he acquires other monster cards.

Therefore, at present, he positions the elven swordsman as cannon fodder.

For example, it can be used to scout ahead in dangerous environments and to harass the enemy. After dying many times, it can be used as a consumable for synthesis, squeezing out every bit of its value.

Soon, information about the Gourmet Paradise appeared on the computer, including but not limited to the food theme, the founder, and even the function to register for entry.

It turns out that hunters can apply to enter the Gourmet Paradise online. Once the application is approved, the official will provide instructions. Hunters can generally get approved after applying.

A black line appeared on Lynn's forehead; he realized that becoming a hunter would allow him to visit the Gourmet Paradise.

Come to think of it, the many benefits of a hunter's license include access to 90% of prohibited countries and 75% of restricted areas, and it seems that Gourmet Paradise is also included.

The knight searched for other information, but it was limited; he would have to go to the scene in person to understand the specifics.

All that is known is that it gathers a large number of rare and precious delicacies from the six continents, and there are two opportunities to receive newcomers in large quantities throughout the year, such as March 7th.

In addition, the triennial culinary competition will be held in May this year, so the Food Paradise will be very lively during this period.

After using the knight-errant, Lynn sent him away.

He's not very useful if he stays by my side; letting him go will allow him to create more value.

Firstly, it would facilitate his actions; if Kuroro needed to change shifts, he could return in time and conveniently cover up the truth about Franklin's death.

Secondly, you can find some Nen users to fight. You don't necessarily have to kill them; just defeating them is enough. There's a chance you'll get their cards.

However, the swordsman is currently being controlled by the enemy's controller, which means he is in a controlled state. Therefore, he cannot use the automatic mode of his ultimate move and can only target weaker opponents.

At the same time, the swordsman can also look for antiques with death connotations. If he encounters any complicated problems or needs to find information, he can also notify the swordsman to solve them.

Having received the instructions, the swordsman departed with a clear mission.

Capone then set off back to Yokxin. He couldn't leave his base for too long. Fortunately, Capone was in the villa when the two Rogues attacked, so it didn't cause much damage.

Lynn then took out the newly acquired [Air Gun Potion] to try it out. He first dripped a drop onto his right index finger. The potion was transparent and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

He looked around and finally set his sights on a stone-looking artwork in the living room. It was one of the more durable items in the room, and he decided to test the power of the air gun without using his Nen.

With a thought, his index finger instantly fired an invisible air bullet.

Peng!

The sound was crisp and clear.

In an instant, the artwork showed obvious gunshot marks, with a dark bullet hole penetrating deep into its surface.

Not bad, it should have about the same power as a normal handgun.

If he used his Nen, the power would increase even more, but unfortunately he could only get ten drops a day. He then applied the remaining nine drops to his other fingers.

The reason for not applying it to the same finger is that each area can only absorb one drop of the amplifying effect per day.

For example, if he puts ten drops of the potion on one finger, he can fire ten enhanced shots at once, but the last nine drops will not have the effect of increasing hardness.

Today was the first time he used it, and he didn't feel any change in the strength of his fingers. It seems that long-term use is indeed necessary for gradual improvement.

With the specific time and place confirmed, Lynn resumed her previous daily routine in the days that followed.

A few days passed in the blink of an eye, and March 7th, as mentioned in the letter, arrived.

At 2:40 PM, Lynn and Chopper arrived at the port ahead of time. Following the directions, they went to Pier 50 in Section B. There were already more than a dozen people waiting there, all of whom were Nen users, indicating that they had the same goal as him.

To his surprise, there was a familiar figure among them.

Lynn glanced at the loli-like Bisge, then looked away, wondering to himself... How did Bisge end up here?

Chapter Seventy-Two: Gourmet Paradise! Head of the Team: Menqi!

Lynn was certain that she was Biskey.

She wore the same princess dress, the same golden ponytail, burgundy eyes, and cute little face as in the original work.

The cuter she looks, the more it reminds Lynn of Bisge's true appearance—a tall, muscular woman with explosive muscles… She wants to fight her, but she wonders what kind of cards she'll get if she defeats Bisge.

However, given his current strength, there's no need for him to think about this.

Lynn cleared his mind of all distractions, guessing that they had just bumped into each other; Bissie was also heading to the Gourmet Paradise, just like him.

What he didn't know was that Bisge had already seen him.

After Lynn looked away, Bisge also glanced at Lynn out of the corner of her eye and recognized the champion of the food tower... She remembered that his name was Lynn? His skills were not bad.

In fact, she wasn't surprised, because the grand prize of the Food Tower included an invitation to the Food Paradise, so it was perfectly normal for Lynn to be there.

Since the people didn't know each other, there was no movement. Some were looking down at their phones, while others had their arms crossed and closed their eyes to rest. More and more people arrived during the process... By nearly 3 p.m., more than 30 people had gathered.

On the shimmering sea in the distance, an unassuming ship sails toward the port, carrying with it a salty sea breeze.

The ship docked at the shore, and a woman wearing a white T-shirt and jeans, with a hairstyle resembling a sea urchin, stepped off and introduced herself confidently:

"I am Menchi, a gourmet hunter, and the person in charge of leading everyone to the Gourmet Paradise. Please line up in order, and I will check your boarding qualifications one by one."

Among the crowd, Lynn looked at Menchi and thought to himself that it was another "familiar face". She was Menchi, the examiner in the Hunter Exam in the original work, a person who was excessively fanatical and obsessive about food.

People took turns showing their credentials to board the ship. The criteria for proof were roughly three: whether they had visited the food paradise, whether they had applied online and been approved, and whether they had an invitation letter.

You can only board the ship to the Gourmet Paradise if you meet any of the above conditions... Of course, not everyone follows the rules. Some people only find out the time and place through other means, but do not meet the qualifications and want to take advantage of the situation.

After searching in vain, Menchi said expressionlessly to the scarred man in front of her, "You are not qualified to go to Paradise."

"Huh? Why can't I go over there!" The scarred man took off his sunglasses and said fiercely, "See? I'm a Nen user. Where can't I go?"

"It's just a place to eat, why make it so complicated?" The scarred man spat as he spoke, raising his hand to strike Menqi, his spiritual energy weak and unstable.

He was probably a wild Nen user, at most a C-rank, and might not even know how to use [Condensation], Lynn, who had witnessed this scene from behind, made his assessment.

Menqi's face was as cold as ice. Upon hearing that the scarred man had disrespected the Gourmet Paradise, she quickly reached out with her right hand and grabbed the latter's arm.

The force was so great that the scarred man felt as if his arm was being clamped tightly by an extremely powerful iron clamp. The intense pain spread from his hand to his whole body, and his face turned pale instantly... This was the first time he had experienced such pain since becoming a Nen user.

Are you kidding me? Is this woman a human hydraulic press?

The thought had barely crossed his mind when the scarred man heard a crack as his arm broke. He was then struck hard in the abdomen and sent flying like a kite with a broken string, collapsing unconscious on the cold ground.

Menchi seemed much relieved, her complexion returned to normal, and she continued to examine the next person.

She could tell at a glance that the scarred man was a useless amateur.