Greed Island

Chrollo's hand tightened around his cell phone, his composure fraying at the edges despite his usual restraint. But antagonizing a top-tier assassin was unwise.

Even if he won, it would be a pyrrhic victory, costing many lives, and winning would bring no benefits. Such a loss-making deal wasn't worth getting upset over.

"If that's the case... release Uvogin, and the remaining 100 billion will be settled along with the final payment."

"Heh, who's the fool here? Once he's not in my hands, am I supposed to trust the word of a band of thieves?"

"A new contract then, kill that 'Chain Kid.'"

"Sorry, until I receive the final payment, I won't accept any more assassination jobs from you. Besides, you don't have the money for a deposit."

Chrollo fell silent.

Finally, with a cold tone, he asked, "So what's your solution?"

"Given the reputation of the Phantom Troupe, a final payment of 250 billion doesn't sound right. Let's round it up to 500 billion, and I'll ensure your subordinate lives until three days later."

Chrollo nearly lost it on the spot.

Round it up like that?

Why not round it up to a trillion?

Did he think the Phantom Troupe was easy to bully?

With this thought, a murderous aura began to emanate from Chrollo. They could pay the 500 billion once they relocated the items from the auction, but being treated like an ATM was infuriating!

But... he was the one who had broken the rules first.

Unable to settle the final payment and having offended gang powers worldwide, there was no point in talking about reputation.

It seemed he had no choice but to endure for now and seek revenge later.

The priority was to secure the items; otherwise, all their prior planning would have failed.

Thus, Chrollo coldly declared, "Three days later, cash for the person."

The call ended.

Haru chuckled indifferently; he wasn't just making up prices. What's wrong with earning money for skills?

"For you, your boss just spent several hundred billion more. So, you better behave these next few days, or it'd be a shame if you missed a few parts."

Uvogin snorted toughly but, preferring life over death, remained silent.

As for the money, what was it worth?

If it ran out, they could always steal more!

With the boss spending 500 billion for him, Uvogin was confident he could rob a trillion for his boss in return!

But that Chain Kid and the detestable assassin called [The Ninja], he'd remember them.

Just then, Haru turned his head and laughed, "To think you could catch up; something on you must be trackable."

Uvogin stayed silent but inwardly acknowledged this.

Haru, not a Nen exorcist, had no choice but to keep running with Uvogin.

Strangled, Uvogin panicked, "Can't you change the way you're holding me?"

"Change to what? You think I should carry you princess-style with your size?" Haru sneered.

Uvogin shuddered at the thought of being carried princess-style by his captor and promptly shut up.

If it meant being strangled while walking, so be it!

Thus, the two quickly vanished into the moonlight.

Soon after, Kurapika arrived, silently following the guidance of his chains.

No matter where the adversary fled, he was determined to find them.

...

Three days flew by.

Soon, the day of the transaction between Haru and Chrollo arrived.

They agreed to meet at an outdoor café in town.

It was somewhat safe, but neither side would care about bystander casualties if a fight broke out!

Uvogin was still alive, and out of humanitarian concern, Haru ensured the 'goods' remained in their original state. Whenever Uvogin's injuries healed, Haru would reapply the same techniques to keep him in the condition he was in when he escaped from Kurapika—an utmost display of professionalism!

However, for Uvogin, it was a desire to eat him alive.

But even in his prime, Uvogin couldn't beat Haru, let alone when injured.

After being disciplined once, he immediately became compliant.

"Boss, they're here!"

From what could be seen, only Chrollo, Machi, and Nobunaga appeared, but in reality, all troupe members were hidden around, just in case.

"Heh, quite the show. Bring the man. Let's make the trade."

Haru thus brought Uvogin along.

After checking and confirming through secret signals that Uvogin was unharmed, uncontrolled, and not an imposter, Chrollo slightly nodded, then tossed something over.

"What's this?" Haru caught it and then frowned.

"'Greed Island,' the auction items have been secured, but there's no time to sell, so take this as payment for your final installment." 

"Are you sure this is worth 500 billion?"

"In this line of work, you should have your experts. Just make a call and find out."

"Fair enough."

So, Haru called both 'Gay Sheep' and Mi Jie, learning that the historical auction high for this item was 600 billion. Even excluding all other factors, a 500 billion valuation would still attract wealthy buyers.

Mi Jie had always wanted a 'Greed Island' but had no chance.

Imagine, on the phone, the excitement of calling Big Brother affectionately. Can you picture a typically sinister-faced younger brother suddenly acting coy over a game...

Others might not know how they would react, but Haru was almost sickened!

However, from their explanations, he finally remembered what this item was.

It was a real-life game created by Gon and others!

Although it's a game, the location is on an island, and real people portray all NPCs.

Undeniably, this group of people had taken Nen's mystical and omnipotent aspects to the extreme!

Unimaginable for those not in the know!

Thus, Haru also became interested, and he could find time to experience this miraculous game.

Moreover, some cards within have potent effects, like the [Archangel's Breath], a healing-type god-tier card, truly a priceless treasure.

"Deal."

Haru secured the item and pushed Uvogin forward, marking the completion of this transaction.

Square on both accounts!

The worst-case scenario didn't materialize, which, for Chrollo, was also the best outcome.

But it might not necessarily be so.

Because Kurapika's figure had already appeared near the café, hiding and quietly observing Chrollo and the others... with fiery red eyes!