The Chimera Ant extermination operation was a great success.
The fact that they didn't have to use the Poor Man's Rose loaded inside Netero's body was enough to satisfy V5 immensely.
Even if it had been used, they could have shifted all responsibility onto the Hunter Association afterward, but...
Even if the Hunter Association took the blame, the authority and reputation of the International Convention Organization that strictly prohibited the use of Poor Man's Rose would still have been damaged.
Therefore, as far as the current result is concerned, V5 is very satisfied and naturally rewarded the Hunter Association accordingly.
Regarding this, Moses, the biggest contributor to this operation, didn't care.
If there was any regret, it was probably that the Poor Man's Rose prepared for the Chimera Ant extermination had been reclaimed under the joint supervision of the International Convention Organization and the International Security Agency.
In this vast world, supernatural abilities like Nen existed, but the world itself was still primarily governed by superpowers.
Even the Hunter Association, which gathered many extraordinary individuals, had to abide by the rules set by these superpowers, let alone Moses.
The fate of the now-defunct Seirin Group was still fresh in everyone's memory...
Hunter Association's Headquarters, guest room.
"Respected Mr. Moses Isaac, thank you for your cooperation."
The person in charge of reclaiming the Poor Man's Rose was a woman who exuded a mature charm, but there is not the slightest hint of charm in her every move. Instead, she gave off a rigid impression in every way.
"Mhm."
Moses nodded slightly, his reaction indifferent.
Seeing Moses's reaction, the woman did not stay too long. After nodding to Moses, she left the room with her colleagues. She was also considerate and closed the door behind her.
Moses calmly watched the door close.
'Enhancer? It's possible… but it just feels similar.'
Moses withdrew his gaze and shook his head slightly, not dwelling on it.
Among the group that came to reclaim the Poor Man's Rose, only the mature woman leading them was a Nen User.
And judging by the stability of her Aura, she was undoubtedly a Nen User with a solid foundation.
This reminded Moses of the male Nen user dispatched by the International Permit Agencies during the Swamp Man Incident.
That man also had a solid foundation and gave off an equally meticulous vibe.
If the two were compared, many similarities would stand out.
At least in Moses's eyes, they seemed to share the same 'origin'.
The appearance of these two Nen User officials was likely just the tip of the iceberg when it came to V5's influence.
Moses didn't pay it much mind.
He had no intention of following in the footsteps of the Seirin Group that had become history, and it was unlikely that he would have any intersection with the top management of V5, let alone stand on opposing sides.
If such a possibility really existed...
How is it even possible?
Speaking of which-
If he were to target Fourth Prince of the Kakin Empire, it might put him at odds with the entire Kakin Empire.
In terms of national strength, Kakin Empire is not weaker than any of the V5 country.
In terms of heritage, Kakin Empire is, strictly speaking, a super ancient country with a long heritage.
Apart from anything else, the Seed Urn, a Post-Mortem Artifact that has survived through the long river of history, is not a simple thing.
If they wanted to make enemies with such a big country, they must be prepared to be crushed by its sheer 'national power'.
Moses's thoughts drifted far and wide without him realizing it.
His thoughts were finally interrupted by a knock on the door.
"Come in."
Moses glanced at the door.
Creak-
The door was pushed open.
The visitor turned out to be Beans, who is wearing a black suit as usual.
"Beanie."
Seeing Beans walk into the room, Moses greeted him with a smile.
Without waiting for Beans to react, he quickly asked, "How is the old man? Is there any problem with the operation?"
"Well, the operation was successful."
Beans raised his head slightly with a faint smile on his face.
It seemed Netero's successful surgery had put him in a good mood.
"That's good."
Moses nodded slightly.
Due to the reclamation of the Poor Man's Rose, the bomb previously implanted in Netero's body naturally had to be surgically removed.
Inserting it was easy, but removing it was far more difficult.
Moreover, when the bomb was first implanted, Netero's physical condition was excellent. Even after the operation, he was able to recover quickly. And in less than half a month, they launched the final assault on the Chimera Ant King.
But now-
Netero's physical state was like a dried-up spring or a withered tree on the verge of collapse.
Performing surgery to remove the Poor Man's Rose under such conditions carried significant risks.
The original assessment given by the doctor was to give Netero some time to recuperate before performing the surgery.
However, the officials from the International Convention Organization and the International Security Agency, who had come to reclaim the Poor Man's Rose, didn't want to leave empty-handed and adopted a rather firm stance.
The reason they gave was-
As a legendary Pro Hunter, Netero wasn't that fragile.
This attitude nearly caused Cheadle, who was part of the medical team, to lose her temper.
In the end, it was Netero himself who decided to proceed with the removal surgery as soon as possible, which defused the tension.
This incident highlighted just how seriously the International Convention Organization and the International Security Agency took the regulation for Poor Man's Rose.
Although the operation to remove the Poor Man's Rose has certain risks, at least there are doctors like Cheadle and those from Fanlin Medical College who can minimize the risks.
Thankfully, the surgery was a success, which made many people feel relieved.
As for the officials from the International Convention Organization and the International Security Agency, they promptly left after successfully reclaiming the two Poor Man's Roses.
But before departing, they heaped high praise and commendations upon Netero and the Hunter Association.
"Mr. Moses, the settlement of your achievements has come to an end. Soon, your Hunter License will be upgraded to the Triple-Star one."
After exchanging a few words, Beans cut straight to the point and explained in detail:
"Also, regarding the vacancy of the 'Monkey' position in the Zodiacs, Chairman Netero has agreed. However, following the standard procedure, before your official appointment, a meeting needs to be held with Chairman Netero and other Zodiacs' members present."
This time, Beans had come primarily to inform Moses about the progress of his promotion to a Triple-Star Hunter and his appointment as a Zodiacs' member.
"No rush, you can arrange it as you see fit. I'm going to visit the old man first."
Moses waved his hand dismissively and walked towards the door.
The promotion to Triple-Star Hunter and the appointment to the 'Monkey' position in the Zodiacs were already a foregone conclusion, so Moses wasn't in any hurry.
"Okay."
Beans readily agreed.
With the addition of Moses to the Zodiacs, it will surely be much easier to deal with various difficult problems in the future.
In Beans's mind, Moses has long been an extremely reliable and capable person.
If he compared him to the lazy and willful Netero, the trouble-making Pariston, the long-absent Ging, the stubborn Kanzai, the internet addict Pyon, the impervious Cheadle, the overly sensitive Ginta, the foul-mouthed Cluck...
…then...
'Sniff.'
'It's really great that Moses is joining the Zodiacs.'
Tears welled up in Beans's heart as he thought this.