Chapter 204. Meruem

All three Royal guards were scared. They weren't even able to land a single hit on this human before them moreover all three of them felt the urge to bow before this human. It's like a peasant seeing a King, their inner self wanted to kneel before Ryu but somehow they bore it.

The Ant King Mereum who was playing inside felt a huge spike in energy. This energy wasn't a bit weaker than him, it may be even stronger but what made him surprised was the intent within. Ryu's energy contained the disposition of a King.

Meruem spoke while making another move " Come in."

Ryu heard him and smirked. He unbound all three guards and stepped inside. He casually walked to a corner and sat. His attention was focused on Komugi and Meruem.

Pitou was horrible seeing a threat such as Ryu so close to her King ' Who is this Human!!?? How come he is that strong!?? And that will... he is a King?? "

Pouf was even more anxious. As the strategist it was his duty to take every danger into account and make a foolproof plan to protect his King and now a Human had appeared out of nowhere and is so close to his King. This scared him.

Meruem looked at Ryu " You aren't like these lowly humans. From you I can sense the disposition of a King."

Ryu smiled " Is that so? I am quite intrigued as well King of Ants, you who is born a King is showing concern for a human? "

Meruem was startled, he suddenly realized something. He looked at Komugi, for a second the thought to kill her emerged. He as a King was showing emotions to a human, this was unacceptable but somehow he felt sadness and guilt when that thought emerged.

Ryu was surprised as well, he clearly felt the emotional tumble just now. His lips curled up as he looked at Komugi

' Interesting.... '

The game went on. Komugi beat Mereum every single game, gotta say Mereum was genius he was getting stronger by the minute but.... Komugi was improving as well. Her moves become more abstruce and unpredictable.

Ryu didn't play such games but he did know about them. Watching Komugi play had also benefitted him greatly, he was deeply impressed by Komugi.

His eyebrows were suddenly raised and smiled.

' Looks like it's about to start.'

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Gon,Killua and Alluka as well as the other groups had already sneaked inside the borders. All of them moved towards the castle where Meruem was at and were ready to face their opponents.

Time passed. Unlike before Gon and Killua were hell of a lot stronger. They haven't mastered their Nen control but it was a lot stronger and they had much more capacity than before.

Ryu could feel all of them. He was especially satisfied with Gon and the rest.

Ryu continued to watch the game. The three guards left under Meruem's orders, they knew they were powerless should this Human make a move on their King but seeing their King order they had no choice but to leave.

Pouf had a serious face " That human..... who is he? "

Pitou " He isn't a normal Hunter. Atleast his information wasn't inside anyone."

Pouf " We better keep a close watch on his movements."

Youpi " Yes. We can't make any careless moves."

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Time passed...

During this time, Pouf had seperated from them. Ryu simply sat there, Meruem and Komugi continued to play, he kind of enjoyed this. Both of them were trying their best to beat the other, Meruem was getting stronger with each move while Komugi became even craftier.

Ryu felt her Nen awaken during the game, he was surprised seeing her ability, Infinite Calculation!!

Komugi can now calculate an infinite amount of moves. This was a unique ability, if used in a fight then it would truly become a lethal weapon. Imagine if you can calculate all of your opponents movements in an instant, that would be dangerous.

Suddenly the air above them vibrated, Ryu smiled and looked up. A faint whisper lingered in the air

" Dragon Dive."

Several golden arrows pierced through the ceiling. The entire castle was thrown into Chaos, every other creature lingering around was killed. Only the royal guards were unharmed.

Pitou looked at the human standing in mid air, her eyes showed a wild killing intent.

Among the innumerable golden arrows hailing upon them a human stood like there a God. His figure gave off a pressure Pitou felt to be scary. She attacked him.

Netero showed disdain and said " I had anticipated several patterns and strategies but... you made a wrong move, Little Ant."

With that said, his made graceful movements with his hands and placed them together as of praying. Then he lightly swatted at Pitou.

A huge impact hit her and she was blasted off into the distance.

Netero looked down, he had already sensed Ryu but ignored him. His opponent was the Ant King, he saw him holding onto a girl who was now badly injured.

Netero raised an eyebrow " Shouldn't the castle be emptied? "

There was another old man standing in mid air. Ryu recognised this old man, he was Zeno Zoldyck. Both Netero and Zeno came down, they stood some distance away and watched Meruem.

Ryu looked at Meruem who was holding onto Komugi, he felt Meruem's emotions jump out several times.

Meruem was slowly changing.

The Chimera Ant Queen had consumed a lot of humans and finally she gave birth to Meruem. It is safe to say that part of Meruem is human. And humans feel emotions.

Pitou who was blasted by Netero appeared before Meruem. Her eyes showed happiness when she saw Komugi on the verge of death but she froze soon.

Meruem ordered " Heal her."

Pitou as loyal as she is accepted his order. Netero and Zeno didn't interfere. Meruem handed Komugi to Pitou and told Netero to come with him to another location for their battle.

Ryu watched them leave and didn't interfere. He didn't move and sat there calmly but his presence made Pitou feel as if she was placed in a fire pit. Her back was drenched in sweat, she felt like a beast was staring at her.

Pitou ' If I make a move on her... he will kill me!! '

This incident was coming to a close. Ryu watched Pitou heal Komugi silently.

Suddenly footsteps were heard, Gon, Killua and Alluka stepped in. Gon and Killua had bruises all over them but Alluka was fine.

Seeing Pitou Gon's body gave off a pressure that startled all of them. Killua and Alluka were worried, they wanted to speak but refrained from doing so.

Ryu sighed seeing Gon like this ' Sorry Gon, this is a trial for you. Once you overcome this your strength will see an astonishing leap.'