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

Its complex terrain and similar landscape make it a natural, challenging maze.

Once you venture deep into the area, you are very likely to get lost and eventually die from hunger and cold. Every year, the number of people who have clearly disappeared here is in the hundreds.

Therefore, only the outermost perimeter is a tourist attraction, and only some daring treasure hunters and adventurers will venture deeper into it.

This also includes treasure hunters from the Hunter Association.

The Ice and Snow Maze is uniquely endowed with countless treasures due to its location, such as rare minerals.

There is even evidence that a lost tribal civilization once existed in the Krusk Mountains.

It is said that some treasures are hidden deep within the Ice and Snow Labyrinth, so even treasure hunters who are Nen users often come to the Ice and Snow Labyrinth.

However, the Ice and Snow Maze is too dangerous. In addition to the risk of getting lost, there are also dangers such as terrain and unknown creatures inside. Even Nen users may perish here.

Inside the ice and snow maze, in a passageway.

A makeshift team of six is ​​currently exploring.

"whispering sound!"

"This place is really confusing, they all look the same." The blond guy spat, looking very impatient, and casually punched the ice wall next to him, blasting a big hole with a bang.

Ice shards splashed everywhere.

However, this scene did not surprise anyone present.

Because this team is entirely composed of Nen users.

"Sorry, the Ice and Snow Maze is indeed like this." The young man wearing black-rimmed glasses scratched his face and said apologetically, "We'll reach the treasure's location after walking a little further."

He held a glowing disc in his hand, which made him the nominal leader, guiding everyone forward.

At that moment, two magnetic voices came from inside.

"Well, after all, it's the infamous Ice and Snow Maze. As a Nen user, you can't be so impatient, right, Magis?"

"Is that so, Maggio?"

Huang Mao frowned, and the two almost identical voices gave him goosebumps.

I watched coldly, and subconsciously kept my distance from those two perverts.

Following his gaze, one could see the twins striking a dance pose.

With one arm clasped together and the other arm outstretched, they resembled a pair of conjoined swans, their heavily made-up faces displaying similar expressions.

The twins look exactly alike, wearing identical pink bodysuits; they're practically identical.

If they were sisters, it would be a delightful sight.

But the fact that these are two brothers with huge muscles makes them look extremely irritating.

Twins are extremely difficult to distinguish. The only difference is that the older brother, Maggio, speaks more often and is usually the first of the twins to start talking.

If they were just a little weaker, then Huang Mao could have easily taken care of these two guys he really disliked.

But judging from their aura, these two twins were by no means weak; at least he wasn't confident he could defeat them.

"I don't care what happens, I just want treasures! Expensive and rare treasures, hahaha! Don't you agree, sister!"

On the other side, the man laughed heartily, his words filled with desire for treasure.

The man had a rugged face and triangular eyes. The most striking feature was the curly mustache under his nose. He was 1.8 meters tall.

Logically speaking, his height is not short, but his sister next to him is 2.3 meters tall, standing out from the crowd. When the brother and sister walk together, the brother appears much shorter.

"Um...yes..." Despite her tall and imposing figure, the younger sister's voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, and she was too timid to speak loudly, which was quite different from her appearance.

They're all weirdos... The blond guy walked forward impatiently.

If it weren't for the bespectacled man saying there was a way to find a lot of treasure, he wouldn't have joined this weird team.

In fact, the team was formed by the bespectacled man, who invited others to join him, claiming that he had the ability to find treasures but lacked the strength himself.

Snap—

As the group reached a fork in the road, footsteps could be heard coming from another passage.

Looking around, what comes into view is a man with neat black hair and handsome features, and... a reindeer.

While Huang Mao and his gang were sizing each other up, Lynn was also sizing them up.

What a coincidence! I bumped into someone in the ice and snow maze.

Chapter Nine: My name is Franklin, and my Nen ability is dual-wielding machine guns.

For a moment, neither side spoke. Finally, the man with glasses stepped forward, smiled, and asked:

"They must be here to search for treasure too, right?"

“We are all Nen users. I happen to know the location of a treasure. Why don’t you join us to explore it? More helpers mean more safety.”

Should we invite him to join?

Lynn remained outwardly calm, but secretly he was analyzing the situation.

Judging from the appearance of the bespectacled man and his companions, they were clearly an exploration team composed of Nen users.

Judging from the details between them, they were a temporary group.

Such a team is prone to falling apart at any time, so there's no question of trust between them.

The man with glasses seemed to be the leader. He said he knew the location of a treasure, and it seemed these people were heading there.

Assuming one possibility, could the location of the treasure mentioned by the bespectacled man be the same as the location shown on his treasure map?

After all, the ice and snow maze is so large that the probability of them meeting is already low, and the possibility of them going to the same place is even smaller.

If he refuses, and the other party discovers he's going in the same direction... it's easy for them to guess he also has location information, which could easily lead to unnecessary trouble.

First, agree and see how things go, observe where they're headed, and if things don't look good, change your mind.

Although the probability is small, the possibility that he would be attacked by the crowd after refusing cannot be ruled out.

After thinking for a moment, Lynn pretended to say, "I can join you, but words alone are not enough. You have to prove it."

The bespectacled man still had a smile on his face: "That's true. Let me introduce myself first. I am 'Sluk,' and this compass is my Nen ability, which can locate a treasure."

"Because I am not capable enough, I formed this team to explore with others. There is strength in numbers."

"Don't worry, there will definitely be plenty of treasures. We'll share them equally, so no one will have made a wasted trip."

Sluk spoke very well, and with his friendly smile, he was quite persuasive.

But Lynn wasn't a child, so naturally she wouldn't believe it just because of a few words.

Lynn suddenly realized and laughed, "So that's how it is. Perfect, I came to the Ice and Snow Maze to search for treasure."

With just a few words, Lynn decided to join this strange team.

"We're all teammates, could you briefly tell me your name and abilities? That would make teamwork easier," Sluk said, adjusting his glasses and speaking calmly.

Lynn understood and raised her hands as she spoke.

With fingertips aimed at an ice rock about half a person's height, a series of mental projectiles flew out rapidly, leaving honeycomb-like marks on the rock.

"My name is Franklin, and my Nen ability is called 'Dual Machine Gun,' which simply means I can quickly fire Nen bullets with my fingers."

"Hmm... I'm currently planning to set up a constraint and a vow, cutting off all ten fingers in exchange for greater power."

In this world, who talks about their real name?

So he simply stole Franklin's name from the Phantom Troupe and used a finger gun to disguise his Nen ability.

"That's quite an ability. It seems I've found a good helper." Sluk smiled and clapped his hands.

The others remained silent, but their thoughts were largely the same—

While the bullets appear swift and dense, they are actually weak and ineffective. In terms of power, they are only slightly stronger than ordinary pistols and are not worth worrying about.

"Thank you for the compliment. This is my pet reindeer, caught as emergency food." Lynn smiled slightly and patted Chopper's little head.

Chopper pretended not to understand, showing an innocent and bewildered smile. He seemed like a cute little pet with nothing else to offer.

"Tch..." The blond-haired guy curled his lip. This team is getting weirder and weirder.

A pair of abnormal Nantong twins, a brother and sister with opposite personalities and heights, and now there's also a weakling and a reindeer.

He wanted to finish the treasure hunt and leave as soon as possible; he didn't want to stay with these people any longer.

The group ventured deeper into the area. The road was very quiet, save for the rustling footsteps, occasional complaints from blond-haired man, and snooker's occasional remarks.

Through Sluk's introduction, Lynn also gained a general understanding of his other teammates.

Those eye-catching twins are the Maggio and Maggio brothers.

The brother and sister, who have a height difference, are named Eugene and Derian.

It is said that all four of them are Enhancement-type Nen users, whose main approach is simple and brutal... Whether this is true or not is unknown.

The blond guy is named Shado, a Transmutation-type Nen user, while Sluk is a Conjuration-type Nen user.

With his "emission" Nen ability user added, the team's composition is now relatively complete, with four of the six major Nen types.

As they went deeper, Lynn frowned inwardly.

The route forward is almost exactly the same as the one on the treasure map.

Fortunately, I was careful, and it seems very likely that it is the same location.

This made him more convinced of Sluk's Nen abilities; he must have real skills.

“These people look weird,” Chopper and Lynn telepathically said as they walked, their eyes falling on the twins.

The card characters can communicate with him telepathically without distance restrictions, making it convenient to talk when there are outsiders present.

Seeing Chopper looking over, Maggio and Magis looked in the same direction almost simultaneously, and spontaneously struck a fancy dance pose.

It seems that as long as others are paying attention to them, they must maintain "elegance".

This design caused indelible damage to the naive and innocent Chopper.

“They are indeed a bit strange, um…we need to be on our guard,” Lynn said to Chopper.

Lynn knew that Chopper was referring to clothing and appearance, but in addition to that, she also needed to be wary of other threats.

In this world, the stranger a person seems, the more attention they deserve.

Inside the ice cave, the world is a vibrant blue.

Normally, they would be underground, with no surface openings nearby, and the cave should be pitch black inside.

However, the ice blocks inside the ice maze are a bit special; they emit a faint blue light, which, when gathered together, creates a bright environment and even occasionally emits a rainbow-like halo.

A beautiful space can easily captivate people, drawing them deeper and deeper without them even realizing it, until they lose themselves in it.

In addition, the ice and snow maze is fraught with countless unpredictable dangers.

Suddenly, Sluk stopped in his tracks.

The sudden stop put everyone on high alert.

A few breaths later, the distinct sound of wings flapping could be heard.

A large swarm of blue-glowing insects flew in, each the size of a human head, with eyes glowing a chilling green, long, pointed mouthparts, and resembling mosquitoes. They clearly saw Lynn and his companions as prey.

"Everyone, it's a swarm of insects." Sluk put away his compass and said calmly, gathering his Nen energy to prepare for battle.

"Hey! After walking around in this godforsaken place for ages, I can finally stretch my muscles."

Eugene, with his triangular eyes, chuckled, bumped his fists together, and a surge of energy erupted from the point where his fists met, along with a surge of pure Nen energy.

He strode forward, past Sluk, and stood at the front of the group. After a brief gathering of strength, he suddenly swung out his right fist, which was imbued with a strong Nen aura.

boom!

In an instant, more than a dozen giant mosquitoes were pulverized, and the resulting strong wind also knocked down a group of mosquitoes, achieving remarkable results.

Many enhancement-type Nen users believe that the best weapon is the physical body!

The number of unknown mosquitoes was unusually large; as soon as one area died, another quickly took its place, creating a massive and extremely threatening army.