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313 HxH: Tombbound Power
🕑 Added 2025-01-09 06:01:01 +0000 UTCEmuksu leaned back, a glint of intrigue in his eyes. "History and legends have always fascinated me. And lately, the Kakin Empire has been unusually restless, as if it's starting to probe the shadows."
"Most outsiders wouldn't notice, but for someone like me, who operates within the Kakin Empire and has ties to the Thousand Ears Club, it's impossible to miss. We've got tools—sensory items, and sharp minds—and we know better than to stumble blindly into the dark."
Though he spoke casually, Emuksu's words carried an undertone of pride, almost like he was boasting. But Ronnel couldn't shake the feeling he was also mocking Ging, who was in the next room.
"As for safety," Emuksu continued with a smirk, "do you need me to deal with that Kay Taylor for you? Honestly, there aren't many in the Thousand Ears Club who've managed to catch my eye. I can count them on one hand."
Ronnel shook his head. "No need. Kay Taylor is just a stand-in. Even if he dies, he'll come back."
"Ah, I see." Emuksu's tone shifted, his curiosity deepening. "A substitute with the ability to act on his own, huh? That's... uncommon."
"It is," Ronnel admitted. "None of my other stand-ins are as capable as him. He's intelligent, resourceful—almost indistinguishable from a real person."
"Impressive," Emuksu said, leaning forward. "How'd you manage that?"
"It's tied to my Nen ability. The cost and restrictions weren't light," Ronnel explained.
At that, Emuksu lost interest, leaning back with a shrug. "Fair enough. Just be careful out there. Strength isn't everything in this world—Nen techniques, dangerous environments, and unseen threats can be far deadlier."
"I know," Ronnel replied. "Don't worry—I've got items like [Golden Scale] and [Fairy King's Advice] on hand. I won't be cornered easily."
Both were rare items from Greedy Island: [Golden Scale] ensured favorable outcomes in critical decisions, while [Fairy King's Advice] provided guidance to overcome personal weaknesses.
Hearing this, Emuksu relaxed. They clinked glasses in a silent toast and continued talking.
Over the next two days, Emuksu delved into the details of the Zhenlinkan incident, a 30-year-old mystery tied to the Kakin Empire, preparing for his next move. Meanwhile, Ronnel used Emuksu's computer to enter the virtual world, where he met with Old P.
Old P, whose full name was Ickshonpe, was one of the co-creators of Greedy Island. In the online world, Old P was a titan—his influence stretched far and wide, and his domain felt like his personal playground. Even Emuksu had to rely on him for obscure information about the Zhenlinkan.
Ronnel spent these two days helping Old P test his latest games: Red Alert, Counter-Strike, and StarCraft.
"They're all excellent," Ronnel remarked after extensive playtesting. "There's no reason not to release them."
Old P rested his chin on his hand, his tone betraying his satisfaction.
"Really? Then it's time to set the release date."
The company releasing the games was named "Twist Vine" at Ronnel's suggestion—a choice born of his peculiar humor. If players mocked it as "Twisted Rattan Shark" or "Twisted Rattan Paper," so be it.
The games were scheduled for release in half a month, leaving enough time for promotional efforts. After finalizing the plans, Ronnel took his leave.
Before he departed, Old P handed him a sleek, custom-made phone.
"This will work anywhere," Old P said. "It connects to the Internet and links directly to my virtual world. If you ever need assistance, just reach out."
