In the basement of the Zoldyck Family's estate.
Wallpaper of blue skies and white clouds covered the cold, unfeeling steel walls, while mats adorned with cute patterns brought a touch of warmth to the basement.
However, no matter how much it is decorated, it cannot change the fact that this is a cage.
Alluka was confined here.
If nothing unexpected happened, Alluka would remain here for a very, very long time.
And under these unchangeable circumstances, Killua would stay here to keep Alluka company.
"Big brother, I want to play hide-and-seek!"
Alluka had a happy smile on his face.
"Sure."
Killua responded with a smile.
But as he glanced at the limited space around them from the corner of his eye, the smile on his face slowly faded.
Click-
At this moment, the sound of gears and machinery echoed from outside the cold metal door.
When they heard the voice, Killua and Alluka immediately turned to look.
Under their watchful eyes, the steel door slowly opened, revealing Moses standing there.
When he saw Moses, Killua was stunned at first, but then broke into a wide grin.
"I've come to take you both away."
Looking at Killua and Alluka, Moses smiled.
…
That same day.
Moses, Killua, and Alluka walked out of the Zoldyck Family's territory and arrived at the Testing Gate.
Coincidentally, a tourist bus had just arrived for sightseeing. The passengers who stepped off the bus all curiously eyed the trio emerging from the gate.
But Moses and the others paid no attention to the tourists' gazes.
"Killua, what are your plans next?"
"I want to take Alluka and Nanika to travel and see the world."
"I see..."
"What about you, Moses?"
"Me?"
Hearing Killua's question, Moses was momentarily taken aback.
Next up…
What should he do?
Looking back on the road he has traveled, he initially worked tirelessly to become stronger in order to save Hawk...
Then, along the way, he had met all sorts of companions and deeply understood the importance of strength, which is also the fundamental reason why Killua and Alluka could so easily gain their freedom.
And in the end-
He had reached the summit just like that.
So-
Returning to the original question.
What should he do next?
Moses lowered his gaze and his thoughts wandered.
Killua and Alluka watched Moses curiously from the side, puzzled by his sudden silence.
…
A week later.
Swardani City, airport.
As Moses walked out of the airport terminal, he immediately spotted a black car parked by the roadside.
The windows of the black car slowly rolled down.
Pyon arched her graceful body in the car, leaned her upper body out of the window, and waved her arms excitedly and happily towards Moses.
"I've told you many times, you don't have to go out of your way to pick me up."
Getting into the car and sitting in the passenger seat, Moses had a faint smile on his face.
Pyon kept her eyes on the road ahead and said seriously, "But I have a lot of free time. I'm not like Cheadle, Sanbica and the others who are so busy they can't even eat properly."
This kind of exchange felt as though it had happened many, many times before.
"Pyon."
Moses suddenly called Pyon's name.
"Hmm?"
Pyon tilted his head and glanced quickly at Moses.
Moses smiled and said, "Want to play a game?"
"Eh?"
Pyon's exclamation was heard from inside the car, and a sharp brake sound was heard outside the car.
As far as she could remember-
This seemed to be the first time Moses had actively invited her to play games.
…
Time passes.
May 25, 2002.
Through the efforts of the Hunter Association, a miracle drug capable of curing all diseases was unveiled to the world.
The world was shaken.
A month later, the Hunter Association introduced a cultivation solution capable of revitalizing barren land.
It was during these final days of June that the world learned of the incredible feats the Hunter Association had achieved under Moses's leadership.
In a short time-
The Hunter Association and the name of Moses became known to everyone.
…
The last day of June.
In a cemetery dominated by white hues.
A man clad in a black cloak, with his entire body concealed, walked into the cemetery and stopped before a gravestone.
On the tombstone was a carved photograph of Netero, smiling and making a peace gesture.
The man was none other than Zigg Zoldyck, who had been missing for many years.
He slowly sat cross-legged in front of Netero's tombstone and muttered to himself:
"The 'gaze' that had been relentlessly watching me has finally disappeared, Netero. I was wrong... But it's good to be alive. And it's good to see that in the younger generation, I can still see the same brilliance I once saw in you."
As he spoke, Zigg took out a newspaper with Moses's photo printed on it and gently placed it in front of Netero's tombstone.
"Youth is a wonderful thing, Netero..."
…
"Aren't you going over yet? Everyone's waiting for you."
In a pixelated world, Ickshonpe turned his head toward Moses, who was sitting on the edge of a cliff, gazing at the mountains.
Hearing this, Moses raised an eyebrow slightly and countered, "Do you want to go together? You have also contributed a lot to this research result, so you should attend the celebration banquet."
"No."
Ickshonpe shook his head and said, "I have no interest in virtual world parties."
"There you go again."
Moses chuckled, having long been accustomed to Ickshonpe's so-called 'virtual world' talk.
He didn't press Ickshonpe to attend the celebration. After a moment, he stood up and said goodbye to Ickshonpe, then walked toward the passage leading to the 'real world'.
As Moses's figure dissolved into streaks of light and vanished into the passage, he didn't notice the faintly unusual reaction from Ickshonpe behind him.
Had Moses turned around even once-
He would have seen the deep, inexplicable emotion in Ickshonpe's eyes, an expression that didn't quite fit the moment.
He would have seen Ickshonpe slowly raise his hands and clap, softly, as if applauding something from a certain identity.
Perhaps that identity was an observer, perhaps a spectator, or perhaps it is a pure gaze that would always watch over him, no matter what.
…
Hunter Association's Headquarters.
The hall where the celebration banquet was held.
All of Moses's family and friends had gathered here, and the sound of conversation mixed with laughter echoed in every corner of the hall.
Now-
The Hunter Association has been given many titles and is no longer the civilian organization it once was.
Thanks to the contributions of the miracle drug and the cultivation solution, international organizations have given the Hunter Association the title of 'Pioneers'.
From that moment on, the Hunter Association had gained genuine influence on the global stage.
And the one primarily responsible for all of this was none other than the current Chairman of the Hunter Association, Moses Isaac.
"Why isn't Moses here yet? Don't tell me he's going to start coping the previous Chairman and shew up late all the while now?"
Kanzai said unhappily, while glancing at the closed door from time to time.
Everyone around glanced at Kanzai, who was complaining, and considering the special circumstances of today, they all tacitly agreed not to complain about Kanzai's mistakes.
Just as Kanzai finished speaking, the door was pushed open.
Amidst the lively atmosphere of the hall, the sound of the door opening was almost negligible.
However, it instantly drew the attention of everyone present.
And there, at the center of their gazes, Moses stepped through the door and walked leisurely into the hall.
"The protagonist has finally made his entrance."
Amidst the laughter and joy, someone said with a teasing tone.
Moses scanned the crowd and immediately pinpointed the source of the remark.
Who else could it be but Ging?
'The road ahead is still very, very long...'
Looking around at the smiling faces of every familiar person around him, Moses couldn't help but smile warmly in return.
Everyone naturally gathered around Moses.
"Moses, you may not know this yet, but I officially got the title of Double-Star Blacklist Hunter yesterday!"
"Hehe~ Hand it over, my Blue Planet~ Hehe~ Hehe~"
"Chuuu?"
"Biscuit, being drunk isn't an excuse to act out! Mind your manners. This is unbecoming of you!"
"Huh? Come on, don't lecture me now. You're killing the mood."
"Shut it, Pig."
"Moses, Moses! I found this super fun two-player cooperative game!!"
"Moses, latecomers have to drink a penalty shot!"
"Master, I made this especially for you..."
"Menchi, it's delicious."
"Ahh, you stupid goose!!! Who said you could eat that!!!"
"It's delicious."
"Master, look at that silly goose...!!!"
"It's okay. I can see that Shizuku really likes the desserts you made."
Moses smiled softly.
'Yes, the road ahead is long...'
'But it won't be lonely.'
(THE END)