"My name is Uvogin, and she's Machi..."
"Machi komacine."
Machi emphasized her full name.
"Okay, I'm the only one without a last name."
Uvogin spread his hands.
"Luke."
Luke simply stated his name.
Uvogin, however, was even happier: "So you don't have a last name either, just like me!"
"..."
Luke didn't bother saying his surname.
In this world, the Western naming system is followed, with the given name first and the last name last.
For example, Gon's full name is Gon Freecss, where Gon is his given name and Freecss is his last name.
Generally speaking, people here address each other by their first name.
Unless someone possesses unparalleled influence and a formidable reputation, commanding respect, then they are addressed by their last name.
The most typical example is the current strongest man in the world, Chairman Netero.
His full name is Isaac Netero.
Isaac is his first name, Netero his last name, but nowadays, people in the world only address him by his honorific title, Chairman Netero.
This also caused his descendant, his unworthy son, Beyond Netero, to almost lose his last name.
"This is the first time I have ever enjoyed sticky rice cakes so heartily..."
Uvogin still felt a little unsatisfied. "Anyway, Luke, thank you for your hospitality."
He clenched his fist and pointed his thumb towards himself. "From now on, in this area, you can just say you're my man, Uvogin."
"In this area, I'll protect you!"
Uvogin spoke with such arrogance, like a powerful leader.
But Luke knew his own limitations.
Besides his size and strength, he was essentially ignorant.
Even Chrollo, accompanied by Shalnark and Franklin, could easily outmaneuver him.
Of course, it wasn't just Uvogin and Machi; even Feitan and Phinks, the biker delinquent duo, were similarly manipulated by Chrollo.
So, Uvogin's words of support were just for show.
"If you're ever hungry and need something to eat, just come to me."
Luke clapped his hands, making a promise.
"Really?!"
Uvogin's eyes sparkled, their large eyes suddenly widening.
"Do you think the sticky rice cakes we ate today were fake?"
Luke shrugged. "Next time you're hungry, you can come over, but be sure to plan ahead."
"Of course, if you still don't trust me and won't come again, then that's fine..."
"We will come! How could we not come?!"
Uvogin grinned widely, then leaned toward Luke: "Luke, you're such a nice guy!"
"I really like you so much!"
"Come on, let me thank you properly!"
Uvogin had no other assets, nothing to thank others with.
Even after the Phantom Troupe was formed, he still had no money.
So much so that in Yorknew City, after Shalnark helped him track Kurapika, Shalnark insisted he only wanted money and nothing else, but Uvogin still shamelessly pressed his thick lips onto Shalnark's face.
Now, it was clear that Uvogin was thinking the same thing.
"I don't need your gratitude at all."
Luke, expressionless, reached out and covered Uvogin's head, pinning it there.
For now, all he needed was Uvogin's request for food, and that was all he needed.
"Don't be embarrassed, I don't have anything else... Huh?! You're incredibly strong..."
Uvogin had initially thought it was just a joke after a full meal, a way to vent his excitement.
But then he suddenly realized that the strength in Luke's hand... Seemed to be just as strong as his own!
This sparked his competitive spirit, and he began to wrestle silently with Luke's hand.
Machi, who was standing nearby, looked at Luke, who was easily restraining Uvogin, then glanced at the sticky rice cake maker nearby.
The curiosity in her gaze couldn't have been clearer.
"No more competition, I gave up!"
Realizing something was off, Uvogin quickly reacted, yelling as he pulled back and freed himself from Luke's grip.
And then, on Machi's behalf, he voiced the question on both their minds: "How did you do that?!"
Uvogin smacked his lips and asked directly: "How did you... Invent this thing?"
He felt that Luke's so-called invention was a little different from what he had imagined.
"Do you want to know?"
Luke looked at Uvogin's curious expression, the corner of his mouth curling up slowly.
"Hmm..."
Uvogin nodded immediately, and Machi glanced over. "This so-called invention stems from a mysterious power within the human body."
Luke said leisurely.
"Depending on each person's constitution, this power manifests differently."
"And how do we unleash this power..."
Looking at the two focused expressions, Luke's lips curled slightly.
"That's..."
That's… Uvogin and Machi instinctively leaned forward.
"No comment."
Luke suddenly spread his hands, his tone changing.