"I saw the potential in Chrollo to change the situation and circumstances in Meteor City."
"Meteor City is currently undergoing a dangerous transformation."
"More and more criminals are using it as their playground to unleash their malice."
"And the residents of Meteor City are the ones suffering from this."
"Someone needs to stand up and change this situation."
Father Lisores continued quietly, disregarding Luke's thoughts: "Among all the residents of Meteor City, Chrollo caught my attention."
"He is excellent, smart, and has great talent and potential; his level of intelligence is already enough for me to recommend him to the elders of Meteor City."
Clearly, Father Lisores thought very highly of Chrollo, even holding great expectations for him.
He hoped that Chrollo could change the current situation in Meteor City.
But…
"But there's a problem."
Father Lisores said slowly: "Chrollo is too young."
"I'm not that old, am I?"
Luke finally spoke, saying his first words since Father Lisores arrived.
He vaguely understood what Father Lisores meant.
"You are different."
Father Lisores shook his head slightly, and seeing the aura that Luke constantly maintained, he smiled: "You have already successfully realized some of your potential and talent."
In this world, potential and talent, of course, refer to Nen ability.
"No matter how talented or how much potential Chrollo has, it's still just talent and potential."
Father Lisores whispered: "In this world, only those who truly grow up to be excellent are truly outstanding."
Chrollo certainly has talent and potential, but he doesn't even know what Nen is. He's too young, and it's not the right time yet. He's not ready.
Luke, however, was different. He was older than Chrollo, and in Father Lisores's eyes, more mature as well.
Most importantly, he has already opened his aura node, learned Nen, and even developed his own Nen ability.
A Nen ability that involves space, no matter what aspect, is definitely powerful and full of potential.
From any perspective, Luke is a promising young man, just as good as Chrollo, and worth paying attention to.
Not to mention, anyone who understands investment knows that you shouldn't put all your eggs in one basket.
Besides Chrollo, this young man who appeared here is also very worthy of investment and attention!
"Child, what is your name?"
"Luke."
"Luke, huh? Very good…"
Father Lisores nodded gently.
"If you need anything in the future, you can come to the church."
"Of course, if you don't think it's suitable, you can continue living your own life."
"But I think there's no better place in Meteor City for you to develop than the church."
"If you still want to continue improving yourself…"
Well, there really is no better place in Meteor City than the church.
This better refers to all aspects.
That's also why Chrollo often likes to come to the church.
"Why are you doing this?"
Seeing Father Lisores turn around and about to leave, Luke asked again.
On someone else's territory, Luke was very polite and used a respectful address.
"For no reason…"
Father Lisores looked at Luke again: "Just for myself."
"To ensure my own interests, and the interests of those who live in Meteor City."
This was the first time Father Lisores had spoken so bluntly and directly, completely contradicting his image of being compassionate and guiding people in prayer.
"When you, Chrollo, and the others like Uvogin and Phinks have all grown up…"
"Then you can protect Meteor City and safeguard its interests."
Obviously, besides Chrollo and Luke, Father Lisores also cared about the other children.
"As long as Meteor City is safe, I, who lives here, will naturally benefit as well."
Indeed, the church is a unique and special place in Meteor City.
No matter how chaotic, poor, or dirty the rest of Meteor City is, the church remains grand and magnificent.
"I've traveled the outside world, so I know how dangerous it can be."
Father Lisores spoke slowly: "Therefore, I just want to spend my remaining years peacefully here in Meteor City."
"I don't want anyone to disturb my life."
"All I can do is make this last contribution to myself and to Meteor City, that's all."
With that, he walked out of the room.
"I have one last question."
Luke watched his back: "Is it worth it? Aren't you afraid that we…"
"What could I be afraid of?"
Father Lisores's voice faded into the distance: "Are you afraid that you will waste my support and help? Or you will betray me?"
"All I can do is provide you with the support I can, and the resources I use are nothing compared to the returns you will bring when you grow up."
"What if you don't grow up, or die prematurely?"
"I can just find other suitable children to train."
"In Meteor City, we lack everything except people!"