Chapter 191 : Future Plans!!

As he drove, Kite said, "Ging, my mission here is done. I need to head back to my team tomorrow, so I won't be joining you all on 'Greed Island.'"

Ging replied, "Alright, thanks for your help this time. Next time, I'll treat you to a meal."

Kite couldn't help but tease, "Ging, I've heard 'I'll treat you to a meal next time' from you so many times already."

"Ever since I completed my training under you, we haven't met again. If it weren't for you coming to the Kakin Empire this time, you wouldn't have even thought to contact me, right?"

There was a hint of grievance in Kite's tone.

He deeply respected his mentor, but Ging was always elusive, and with Kite's own busy schedule, it was nearly impossible for them to meet.

Ging looked a bit embarrassed. He scratched his cheek with a finger and said, "Then tonight, I'll treat you to dinner… actually, let's make it dinner for everyone."

Ging was the type of man who was always out wandering. He rarely visited his son, Gon, who lived on Whale Island, let alone his disciple.

Actually, come to think of it, Kite might have spent more time with Ging than Gon ever did.

In that regard, the truly unfortunate one was probably Gon.

Gon, Ging, Kurapika, and Leorio all had painful pasts. Among them, Kurapika's story was the most tragic, and he was also the most extreme.

Leorio was probably the most normal and realistic of the four main friends.

At that moment, Sheila became interested and asked, "Mr. Kite, I heard that you and your team study various creatures deep in the mountains and forests. Is that true?"

"Yes," Kite glanced back. "Lately, we've been studying 'camping tigers.' Are you interested?"

"Yes," Sheila replied, half-joking, "Believe it or not, despite how I look, I'm actually a 'scenery hunter.' I specialize in finding beautiful landscapes and creating travel guides."

"If your team is researching wildlife, you must go to many remote places, and those areas often have breathtaking views. Can I come with you? Don't worry, I won't be a burden."

She was serious, though. Right now, she didn't dare to act alone for fear of running into Pakunoda and the others, which could expose her and put her life at risk.

However, joining the others on the way to 'Greed Island' wasn't ideal either. After all, it was connected to the 'Dark Continent.'

Getting involved there would mean being caught in another whirlpool she couldn't easily escape.

Thinking about it, following Kite, the disciple of Ging—this seemingly reliable man—into the wild forest and completing my duties as a professional Hunter sounds great, right?

Sheila was pleased with her genius idea. "As expected of me, I've easily found an escape route."

Kite didn't mind having another companion, especially since the person was also a professional Hunter. Even if she wasn't a combat type, she could still be helpful in unexpected ways.

"Alright, if you're willing, we'll leave tomorrow," Kite said.

"I'm definitely willing," Sheila nodded seriously.

Bisky said, "In that case, Kite and Sheila will go work, I'll take the 'Greed Island cassette and game console' back to the 'mansion base,' and the rest of you will stay on 'Greed Island.'"

"Somehow, I feel so pitiful and lonely. Shizuku, do you want to come back with me?" Bisky said.

"Huh? I'm not going back," Shizuku replied. "I want to go with Germain to 'Greed Island' first. I've never seen the real game world before."

"Shizuku, you can come back with me first, then teleport to 'Greed Island' with the 'game console,'" Bisky tried to persuade.

"That's too troublesome," Shizuku said, adjusting her glasses and staying firm.

"You're being so heartless, Shizuku. You used to be different. You're still hugging me now, but you're saying you want to abandon me…" Bisky bent down, covering her face, and pretended to cry.

"Huh?" Shizuku tilted her head, looking at Bisky, who was covering her face and sniffling. She asked in surprise, "Are you really crying?"

But Shizuku didn't bring up going back with Bisky; after all, business was business.

"Teacher Germain," Kurapika said after a long silence, "I think I'll go back to the 'mansion base' with Bisky."

Hearing this, Bisky quickly looked up, exclaiming in surprise, "Really?"

But in the process, her head collided with Shizuku's cheek, and both of them winced in pain, covering the respective parts and making pained sounds.

"If you're willing, it's fine," Germain said to Kurapika.

Kurapika bit his lip and explained why he made this decision. "I plan to have Shizuku send the 'Scarlet Eyes' of my clan after we establish contact between the 'mansion base' and 'Greed Island.' I'll settle them, along with the 'Scarlet Eyes' I received earlier."

"Afterward, I plan to 'retrieve' the remaining 'Scarlet Eyes.' After all, I already have the addresses and contact details of those people."

"Also, I will participate in next year's 'Professional Hunter Exam' to obtain my 'Hunter License.' That's my plan moving forward."

Kurapika has completed most of his basic and advanced training, including his "Nen ability" that involves the techniques of 'Dowsing Chain' and 'Chain Jail' spread across his five fingers.

From mid-April to late August, spanning over four months, Kurapika's progress in his Nen training was faster than it was on the original timeline.

He didn't think he was ready to "graduate" like Kite; it was just that, in order to advance further in Nen, he needed to step out from under Germain's protection.

Germain understood this as well and replied, "Sure, take this time to continue refining yourself. I hope the next time we meet, you'll have become an 'Elite Nen User.'"

"Yes," Kurapika answered, then added, "Thank you for your guidance during this time. I won't forget what you, Bisky, Shizuku, and Sheila have done for me."

His words were sincere, and both Bisky and Sheila became a little shy upon hearing them.

Shizuku didn't show much emotion. She thought it was only natural. After all, in Meteor City, showing gratitude was becoming a popular "virtue."

Or rather, to be more accurate, it was the concept of "equivalent exchange"—you help me with something, and I help you in return.

Germain thought this was good. With Kurapika thinking he owed a debt of gratitude, when the time came for him to travel alone, it would help prevent him from going down an extreme path.

Right now, Kurapika's combat strength was definitely not as strong as it was in the original timeline during the events in Yorknew City. Back then, he was gambling with his own life as a "death game player."

But now, he had a brighter future ahead compared to the one that might have burned him out completely.

His "Nen user training" would be smoother this time, rather than the sharp increase in power that happened in the original timeline, which came at a great cost.

At this point, Ging said, "Actually, you don't have to go through so much trouble. Once we reach the 'Greed Island,' I can directly teleport you all to a 'designated location' on the Yorbian Continent."

"That's a fixed 'teleportation point,' mainly used by 'game players' to leave 'Greed Island.' Though it's a bit far from your 'base,' it's faster than taking an airship."

"Once the 'game cartridges and consoles' reach your 'base,' I'll set that place as a 'secret teleport point,' and it will be even more convenient after that."

Bisky was pleasantly surprised. "You should've said that earlier!"

She then looked at Ging.

"No." Ging shook his head. "You and Kurapika will still need time to get from the 'teleport point' back to the 'base.' I need to take a little detour on 'Greed Island.'"

Seeing Ging's persistence, Bisky couldn't change his mind and gave up on trying to persuade him.

So, everyone finalized their destinations while still in the car.

The old car finally left the desert road and entered a town filled with car repair shops as dusk settled.

They decided to spend the night at a hotel in this small town.

Ging didn't go back on his word this time; he treated everyone, including Kite, to a meal. He didn't lack money, only time and energy to manage everything.

The next morning, Kite and Sheila solemnly said their goodbyes to the group, promising to stay in touch, and then they left together.

With that, when the group set off again, Ging took the wheel of the old car.

Bisky sat in the front passenger seat, while Germain, Shizuku, and Kurapika sat in the back. The space in the car felt a bit more spacious now.

However, when they arrived at a large city in the Kakin Empire in the afternoon, they immediately abandoned the noisy car.

The reason Ging and Kite used the car was to handle things more easily and avoid some trouble.

They went straight to the city's airport and waited in the private airship lounge, where they were given careful service by the stewardesses.

Ging had arranged for a private airship, which had taken off from a city on the "Azian Continent" and landed at the private airship terminal in the Kakin Empire.

This airship was exclusively for the "Greed Island Team," so it was reliable when it came to confidentiality.

"This way, we can go directly to 'Greed Island,'" Ging explained. "Then, the airship will take Bisky and Kurapika to the Yorbian Continent."

Everyone boarded the private airship, and after Ging spoke a few words with the pilot, the airship took off, slowly ascending. By night, it had already left the Kakin Empire.

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