Loki looked up blankly towards the source of the voice, his eyes slowly opening.
He calmly looked at the speaker, a cold voice issuing from his throat.
"Are you talking to me?"
The instant Loki looked up, the diners' eyes widened, gasping in unison.
Their hairs stood on end as they stared at Loki.
The man, dressed like a nobleman, was instantly covered in cold sweat.
'The white cloak,' 'the crimson hair,' 'the harmless face...' 'He's identical to the kid on TV!'
Loki noticed the shocked and terrified faces around him. The man at the adjacent table fell from his chair, his eyes filled with terror as he looked at Loki.
A single glance from Loki had sent him crashing to the floor. Loki smiled faintly.
Suddenly, a cold voice echoed from behind him.
"Should I kill them?"
It was Hisoka's voice, his killing intent barely contained.
"Just ordinary people. Don't worry about it."
"Oh? You're known as the most vicious criminal in history. That doesn't suit your reputation!"
"Would you even be interested in fighting these ordinary people, Hisoka?"
"Then let's not waste time. Shall we eat?"
Hisoka's arrival intensified the fear. Unlike the implied fear of Loki, Hisoka's fear was direct and palpable—a chilling gaze and a suffocating aura.
Even without knowing Hisoka's status as a fugitive, his dangerous and murderous aura was evident.
Hisoka sat opposite Loki, propping his chin on his hands. He was about to speak when he noticed everyone staring at him.
Hisoka smiled faintly. "If you keep staring, I'll kill you all."
Instantly, everyone looked away, trembling.
Hisoka's intimidation annoyed Loki.
"Get lost!" Loki said.
Boom! Everyone instantly fled towards the exit, scrambling as if pursued by wild beasts. In an instant, the restaurant was empty, leaving only Loki and Hisoka.
Hisoka leaned back. "Aren't you worried they'll reveal our location?"
"Don't worry. We'll leave the airship before reaching our destination."
"Fine!" Hisoka said, knowing Loki could move through the air. They wouldn't be bothered by a crowd of troublemakers on the airship.
Loki took a sip of soup. "What do you want?"
"You saw the news, right?"
"Yes, I heard it."
"The Hunter Association hid a lot. Don't you have any thoughts about that?"
"They can't hide this incident, so they had to reveal it. Ordinary people don't need to know too much," Loki said, looking at Hisoka.
Hisoka continued, "They hid information about Netero, only mentioning two professional Hunters were killed."
Seeing Loki's lack of reaction, Hisoka pressed on.
"Did you see your wanted poster? The Hunter Association is mobilizing all available Hunters to capture you, dead or alive."
"I don't care how many come. Let them come and die," Loki replied calmly.
"They're also holding a Hunter Association meeting. Aren't you interested?"
"Why should I be? Should I attack again?"
Hisoka seemed excited. "But I heard something."
"What?"
"Netero is unconscious from your injuries. The Hunter Association's meeting is ostensibly to discuss your capture, but it's actually to choose a new Chairman to temporarily replace Netero."
Hisoka raised his arm. "This is a great opportunity. That old monster is unconscious, possibly dying. Going to the Hunter Association now would be far more interesting."
Loki understood. Hisoka wanted to find new toys at the Hunter Association because Netero was incapacitated. Loki wasn't interested.
"I'm not interested. If you want to go, go ahead, Hisoka. We're even now."
Loki turned to leave, but Hisoka stopped him. "Even now, I'm a fugitive just like you, considered your accomplice. I'm not confident facing the entire Hunter Association."
Loki found this interesting. "Then what do you want to do?"
"Follow you. At least with you, there's plenty of fun, and I don't have to worry about the Hunter Association's pursuit."
Hisoka wanted to follow him. Firstly, as Hisoka said, there would be plenty of excitement. Secondly, this incident had significant repercussions.
Attacking the Hunter Association, killing people, and escaping during the Zodiac meeting was a direct insult.
The Hunter Association wouldn't let it go. Many Hunters would want to kill Loki, and Hisoka couldn't easily handle it alone. Following Loki was the best solution.
Loki smiled, never imagining Hisoka would be in such a predicament.
"Fine. But if you follow me, you must obey my orders."
"Deal!" Hisoka stood. "So, Boss, any new orders?"
Loki paused at the title "Boss." "Don't call me Boss. Call me whatever you like, otherwise."
The airship sailed through the clouds, gradually obscured by mist.
On Kukuroo Mountain, Zeno turned off the TV, ignoring Silva, Kikyo, and the others. He burst into laughter.
"That old man! He finally got what he deserved! Injured by his own disciple, losing an arm... what a sorry sight!"
Zeno's joy was palpable, much to the bewilderment of Silva, Kikyo, Kurt, and Machi. They couldn't understand the strange dynamic between the two old men.
Silva straightened. "This incident's impact is enormous. It's reached the ordinary world."
Zeno stopped laughing.
"It can't be helped. Ordinary people pay attention to the Hunter Association."
"Attacking Hunter Association headquarters is a challenge to the whole world."
Taking a deep breath, Zeno's eyes widened. "I never imagined that kid would do something so shocking."
"Honey, I heard that kid is friends with Killua. Will it affect Killua?" Kikyo asked.
"Don't worry. Anyone affected has already been exposed," Silva replied calmly.
He wasn't worried about Killua; he was worried about the incident's impact.
Injuring Netero demonstrated terrifying power.
And more importantly...
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