If it could be absorbed and reduce the countdown, it could only be lingering resentment or residual Nen from ancient artifacts.
But the remaining Nen on this corpse didn't seem to fit either of those categories.
Law slowly stood up, staring blankly at the completely lifeless corpse.
This was an unexpected gain... though it only reduced about a month's worth.
'Interpreting the level concept, this person is equivalent to an experience pack?' A thoughtful look appeared in Law's eyes.
From Ging, he roughly understood this perpetrator's background.
Leveling up by killing people and awakening Nen Abilities, but this ability was bestowed by someone else.
'Could it be…'
Law pondered further, considering a certain possibility.
"What's up?"
Seeing Law's strange behavior, a glint flashed in Ging's eyes.
When he first encountered a perpetrator, he wondered about this leveling-up-by-killing type… maybe killing them could transfer the experience points.
However, the practical result was wrong.
He felt quite regretful then, after all, hoping Law could use 'experience transfer' to speed up the countdown, enabling quicker exploration of the Dark Continent.
But now, seeing Law's strange behavior, it made him speculate.
"It's nothing."
Law glanced at Sheila.
"Oh."
Ging understandingly acknowledged.
After all, Sheila hadn't confirmed joining the team yet, so some things weren't suitable to discuss now.
"Ging, and this… You… You're Law?"
Sheila quickly approached, looking hesitantly at Law wearing the mask.
"It's me."
Law immediately removed the flesh mask, revealing his original face, smiling. "Sheila, long time no see."
Sheila looked at Law, whom she hadn't seen for a long time, then smiled softly. "Yeah, long time no see."
Pausing, she looked at the flesh mask in Law's hand, smiling. "Wearing this mask is to avoid Machi, right?"
Hearing this, Law couldn't help but glance at Ging, then looked at Sheila, countering, "How much did Ging tell you?"
"Not much." Sheila covered her mouth with a light laugh.
"Let's deal with this corpse first," Ging calmly diverted the topic.
Law didn't bother pressing further, calling out Kuro.
Without needing instructions, Kuro knew what to do. In front of Sheila, it directly opened its mouth wide, swallowing the corpse on the ground.
"That's quite a convenient ability," Sheila praised, seemingly not treating corpse disposal as a big deal.
Whether because this matter was commonplace or aligned with orthodox Hunter values, Law observed this reaction.
"Convenient my ass."
Kuro heard Sheila's words, muttering softly.
He always hated being used as a vacuum cleaner.
Sheila didn't hear Kuro's muttering, turning to look at Law, hesitant to speak.
She wanted to join Law's team but didn't know the entry criteria, so she wasn't sure if her abilities qualified.
Meeting Sheila's gaze, Law suddenly said, "The Dark Continent is extremely dangerous."
"I know!" Sheila quickly replied, her expression becoming very serious. "I've not only read [D. Hunter], but also [Journey to the New World], and your [L. Hunter]."
Don Freecss's [Journey to the New World] and Law's [L. Hunter] were books describing the incredible phenomena of the Dark Continent.
These two books truthfully depicted the bizarre and dangerous phenomena of the Dark Continent.
As for the book [D. Hunter]…
If Journey to the New World and L. Hunter were reality, then D. Hunter was fantasy.
The former gave knowledge, and the latter gave motivation.
Law still remembered clearly: Sheila wanted to become a Hunter influenced by [D. Hunter], including Kurapika, who left his clan to see the outside world because of this book.
She truly wanted to go to the Dark Continent, fearless, because D. Hunter had this line: No matter how much risk the word 'unknown' carries, as long as it exists, it only becomes my motivation and spiritual nourishment.
From the light in Sheila's eyes, Law saw determination and attitude.
'As Ging said, that aspect is qualified. But ability is also crucial. Without the ability to handle unknown and harsh environments, going to the Dark Continent is purely suicidal.'
Law silently thought, maintaining a faint smile.
He looked at Sheila seriously. "My team won't refuse anyone who wants to explore the Dark Continent. However, comprehensive ability is a basic requirement for exploring the Dark Continent."
"That place isn't about individual strength… more important are the skills and knowledge to cope with harsh environments."
"So, are you willing to reveal your abilities to me?"
This was a demanding request.
If after joining the team, such a request wasn't a big deal.
But Law made this request before Sheila even joined the team.
"Of course, I'm willing!"
Sheila still answered without hesitation, and her expression seemed quite excited.
Yes, some information that Nen Users should guard, but she didn't care at all.
Probably, her heart and mind were now filled with that vast, unknown Dark Continent…
Seeing the excitement and anticipation gradually surfacing on Sheila's face, Law and Ging couldn't help but glance at each other, seeing a bit of amusement in each other's eyes.
They seemed to see their former selves in Sheila.
Afterwards, the three directly conversed during 'work' time.
Sheila not only detailed her ability information but also demonstrated it on the spot.
Upon seeing Sheila's Nen, Ging looked astonished, exclaiming they'd struck gold.
Compared to Ging's reaction, Law appeared calmer, but he still acknowledged the help Sheila's Nen Ability could bring to the team.
After demonstrating her ability, like attending a company interview, Sheila briefly described her experiences visiting forbidden zones and magical areas over the past years.
Law and Ging silently listened from start to finish without interrupting.
Listening to Sheila's narration, some parts connected with photos in Law's memory.
Before going to the Dark Continent previously, Sheila frequently sent photos to Law, somewhat like travel photos, but each photo back then carried potentially fatal hidden risks.
If ordinary people, they'd simply listen to Sheila's narration as a story of experiences. But Law and Ging would extract information from it to judge how proficient Sheila's various wilderness survival skills were.
When Sheila finished narrating, Law couldn't help but glance at Ging.
He had to admit, Sheila indeed was a quite qualified teammate.
If not for Ging, he might have missed this 'acquaintance' teammate.
"According to the originally set plan, we should leave now, reunite with other teammates, and head directly to the Dark Continent."
Law looked at Ging and the new teammate Sheila, calmly saying, "But just now, I have a reason to stay longer."
Sheila was confused, while Ging's eyes lit up, looking towards where the corpse originally was.
"So, experience transfer is effective for you?"