Chapter 30

With the Hunter Exam over, the next two days were spent by all the successful candidates learning about and understanding the special profession of being a Hunter.

Especially the privileges that come with a Hunter license, the basic rules one must follow after becoming a Hunter, and the punishments for breaking those rules.

It has to be said that listening to these boring and tasteless contents every day was truly dull. Allen even found himself involuntarily recalling his school days, when he was forced to memorize various student codes and school rules, and couldn't help but yawn repeatedly.

The only thing to be grateful for was that the Association only intended to give new Hunters a general understanding, without requiring them to memorize, recite, and then take an exam.

During this period, Gon, who had just woken up from a coma, had a big argument with Killua, and even declared that he would rescue Killua from the Zoldyck family's constraints.

Killua, on the other hand, generously stated that his family was a very famous tourist attraction in the area, and if one was not afraid of death, they could go ahead.

Thus, amidst various conflicts and noise, the nine new Hunters who had obtained their licenses finally reached the time to part ways.

Standing at the entrance of the Association, Gon asked seriously, "Allen, are you really not going with us to find Killua?"

"Sorry, I can't. Because if I go, it won't have any positive effect and will only complicate the matter, and the Zoldyck family might even see it as a provocation." Allen shrugged helplessly.

If there was any organization in the entire Hunter world that he feared the most, the Zoldyck family would undoubtedly be at the top of the list.

Not to mention the wish-granting Nenjia, just the two individuals, Zeno and Silva, were extremely dangerous.

The latter could kill a Phantom Troupe member in front of Kuroko and escape unscathed, and afterward, the Troupe did not seek revenge. This alone proved his strength.

As for the former, the "Dragon Star Cluster" in the Chimera Ant arc directly demonstrated the terrifying AOE ability of a top-tier Transmuter, covering the entire palace.

Fortunately, the Zoldyck family was not a group of lunatics who enjoyed killing for fun.

They just treated killing as a business, a way to survive in this world, and their assassination targets were mostly gangsters and wanted criminals who were not protected by the law.

So, before having the power to engage in equal dialogue, Allen would absolutely not approach this mysterious and deadly family.

"Huh? Is that so?" Gon blinked in surprise.

"I think he has a point. After all, the reaction of the host would be completely different if a lion or a flock of sheep came to the door. Although it's hard to accept, we are the flock of sheep, and Allen is the lion." Kurapika explained from a rational perspective.

Gon nodded in realization, "I see! I understand!"

"Then let's part ways here. If you need help in the future, feel free to call me. Goodbye!" Allen waved to the three of them and then walked slowly down the main road with Lubbock.

"Goodbye!"

"Bye!"

"See you again in the future!"

...

However, before they had walked far, Lubbock suddenly stopped and stared sharply at a dark alley.

"Who's there?" Allen instinctively became alert.

He had heard that there were people in this world who specialized in robbing newly licensed Hunters and then selling the licenses on the black market for money.

"It's me!"

The rejuvenated martial artist Boddoro emerged from the shadows.

"Hmm? What's the matter?" Allen asked uncertainly.

"Repaying a debt! You sacrificed your life and lifespan to save me and even restored my body to its youthful state. Such a great favor, I can't just leave as if nothing happened! Otherwise, what's the difference between me and a despicable person? From now on, my life is yours!" Boddoro solemnly stated his intentions.

To be precise, after the final test, he had been looking for a chance to talk to Allen alone but never found the opportunity.

Hearing this typical straight male statement, Allen couldn't help but laugh and shake his head, "No, I think you've misunderstood something. When I saved you, I didn't expect any reward, and I don't need your life. I just felt that someone like you shouldn't die in such a humiliating way. So, go and do what you want, whether it's pursuing the limits of martial arts or something else."

Unfortunately, Boddoro was clearly the type of person who, once he decided on something, would never change his mind. He insisted, "What I want to do is to follow you and do anything for you."

"Ah—" Allen sighed slightly, picked up a broken brick from the ground, and activated his Transmutation ability to melt it into a scalding liquid. "See? This is the power I possess. Do you really think you can help me with your current self?"

"Is that the power called Nen?" Boddoro's eyes gleamed as he asked.

"Oh? You know about Nen!"

This time, it was Allen's turn to be surprised, and he began to examine the other person.

But in the end, he did not sense any aura from the martial artist, who was actually in his fifties but had the body of a thirty-year-old.

"It was during the final test when I fought with Hisoka. He told me about it."

Boddoro did not hide anything and straightforwardly revealed who had told him about Nen.

"Hisoka? I see!"

Allen immediately realized that the secret Hisoka whispered to Boddoro in the anime was about Nen, which was why the martial artist chose to concede.

"I know you are a master of Nen, and in terms of combat power, you far surpass me. But I am willing to risk my life to learn! Until I am qualified to help you!"

As he spoke, Boddoro clenched his fists tightly, his eyes radiating unwavering determination.

Feeling the strong resolve emanating from the other person, Allen immediately put on a serious face, "Are you sure about this? My future journey is filled with danger, even dancing with death."

"I'm sure! As I said, from now on, I will follow you until the day I die." Boddoro answered without hesitation.

"Alright, then you need to be prepared for a life of hell. I am not a good teacher; I will only try to squeeze out all your potential. Whether you can endure it depends on your willpower."

With that, Allen gathered his aura in his hands and gently patted the martial artist's shoulder.

"Is... is this Nen?"

As all the pores in his body were opened, Boddoro finally saw the life energy flowing out, and he was in a state of shock.

"Yes! This is Nen! Now, relax your mind and imagine the aura forming a stable loop around your body. You have only half an hour to complete the first step. If you can't do it, leave my side. I need a helper, not a burden who will drag me down at a critical moment." Allen said in a cold tone.

However, he soon discovered that Boddoro's talent was not bad. In just a few minutes, he had mastered Ten.

Clearly, years of martial arts training had given him a subtle sense of aura, and when Nen was activated, he quickly grasped and applied it.

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