"Don't move~"
"One more step, and your only photo is going online."
Roy looked at Killua with a sneer, his lips moving slightly. Imitating Uvogin, he infused a layer of Nen into his voice, creating an unbelievable effect.
The difference was that Roy's words were wrapped in Qi, transmitted directly into Killua's ears—
A technique known as "secret sound transmission."
Killua froze.
Wait… I paid money to get that photo deleted…
"No~ there are backups," Roy replied mockingly, as if reading his mind.
??!!!
Oni-san… are you f**king kidding me?!
Killua turned sharply, glaring at Roy with eyes that could set him ablaze.
"Huh?" Gon twitched. With his dog-like sensitivity to hostility, he instantly picked up the murderous intent. He tugged Roy's sleeve.
"Uncle… someone's looking at you…"
"Maybe he's your fan?"
Hearing this, Kurapika and Leorio turned their heads and spotted Killua.
Among all the sharp gazes, the one from the white-haired kid was the most intense.
"Fan?" Roy raised an eyebrow. "No… that's my younger brother."
"Eh?!"
"You have a younger brother?!"
Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio all turned into chibi bean-eyed versions of themselves in shock.
Roy "looked" at them strangely. "Is it that shocking? Why can't I have a younger brother?"
Not just a little brother… I've also got a good big brother too…
He casually shifted his gaze toward a certain corner, and the reflection of his unfocused blind eyes landed directly on Gittarackur—and a certain magician.
Both paused in surprise.
"Hohoho~ Your blind brother seems to have spotted us," Hisoka chuckled, his grin curving like a deep V.
He glanced sidelong at Illumi, shuffling cards between his fingers. The cards flicked between aces and jokers, mirroring the magician's fluctuating mood.
Illumi, with his ever-lifeless, black-and-white eyes, gave no response.
Trash—he had no interest in it. Even if Roy had gotten a bit stronger, compared to Killua, he was still trash in Illumi's eyes.
"If you're interested, don't worry about my feelings…"
There's only one person in my heart, always has been…
Gittarackur's eerie smile remained fixed as his gaze lingered on Killua.
My dear little brother… when will you finally let me into your heart…
Birds of a feather flock together, and so do perverts.
Roy retracted his gaze, the corners of his mouth curling coldly. He casually ruffled Gon's hair.
Tsk… this hedgehog head really is spiky enough.
"But speaking of fans… I think quite a few of my readers are here."
As he spoke, Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio snapped back to reality.
They felt a rumble through the ground… and when they looked up—
The crowd began to shift and stir, rippling like a wave.
It was déjà vu—a replica of the chaos back on the Poseidon.
Soon after Roy entered the exam hall, someone recognized him.
"That tall guy with the blind man's cane…"
"Damn—Isn't that Teacher Tianwei?!"
"Bro! Slap me! I think I'm dreaming!!"
"Pfft~ I said slap, not beat the hell out of me! You trying to kill me?!"
"You told me to slap you…"
"Okay okay, fine! You win. My idol is here, I'll let it slide!"
"Your idol?! That's my idol! Tao-sensei, it's me! I met you at the signing event—"
"Pfft~ Bro, let go! You're choking me!"
Voices overlapped in a chaotic wave of excitement. But all of it—
Was drowned out in seconds by the sound of dozens of feet rushing forward.
"Here they come," Roy said with a smile.
Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio: "…"
They exchanged helpless looks.
This scene was way too familiar—they almost thought they'd returned to the Poseidon!
"Hehe~ Everyone's so passionate," Roy said cheerfully. "Since we're all in the same group, I'll give you a discount."
"A signature is 200,000 Jenny,
A group photo is 500,000.
Act now before the offer expires!"
Bro… is this your idea of a discount?!
Back on the Poseidon, a signature was 100,000, a photo was 300,000.
Now you raise the price and call it a discount? Who are you trying to fool?!
Leorio and Kurapika were left dumbfounded, their hair fluttering in the non-existent sea breeze of the exam hall.
"Umm, Uncle, I think you miscalculated," Gon muttered while scratching his head. "I'm pretty sure your discount went up~"
Before he could say more, Roy shut him up with a thread of Nen.
Too much talking isn't good for kids. Let Master Roy be at peace…
"Step-step-step—"
The sound of countless approaching footsteps echoed. In just a few moments, Roy was surrounded by dozens of screaming fans.
At the corner, Killua saw his chance to escape—
But… that damn Onī-san backed up the files.
Killua could only clench his fists and watch Roy reap the money, seething with rage.
This damn 'EXTORSION' is being re-enacted again…
And just as he was cursing Roy in his heart—
BOOM!!
A sudden explosion rang out—
Followed by a scream.
It drew everyone's attention at once.