When a Nen Beast's form is shattered, the phenomenon should be dissipating Nen energy.
Some mechanisms are more special… a small portion of the shattered Nen energy may return to the user's body.
But regardless, when a Nen Beast is shattered, Nen loss is unavoidable.
Only the scene before them was the most unreasonable.
Beyond's trio had excellent eyesight. They clearly saw the Nen from the Spider Mother's head, like water in a basin with an open drain, drawn by some gravitational pull, disappear into Law's palm in plain sight.
'How is that possible?'
'Even an Exorcist must follow rules and conditions to absorb and eliminate a Nen Beast or an enemy's Nen.'
But the current situation clearly didn't conform to any known rules or limitations.
So, how did Law do it?
As the person involved, Nasubi originally wouldn't have cared, because his Potential Aura was abundant. Even spending some Aura to remanifest the Spider Mother wasn't a big deal.
But when he saw the Spider Mother wasn't dispersing into Nen but being absorbed into Law's palm, the sense of dread that arose in his heart could no longer be dispelled.
'Could it be... impossible!'
Nasubi's usually calm and steady state, both externally and internally, was instantly broken.
He even had no time to pay attention to the white wolf-dog tearing and devouring the Spider Mother's body.
He saw Law giving him a meaningful smile.
That smile didn't seem mocking, yet it felt sharper than mockery.
Nasubi immediately channeled his Aura, wanting to resummon the Spider Mother.
But halfway through, his body suddenly jolted. He staggered back several steps, a horrified expression appearing on his face.
Just then, it felt as if a powerful tug forcefully pulled something out of his body.
A sense of foreboding, mixed with the increasingly palpable dread, cast a heavy shadow over Nasubi's face.
His previously steady and confident demeanor vanished at this moment.
Because, before arriving at the scene, he could never have predicted this situation.
"What... did you do?"
Nasubi's face twisted like a demon's, his voice hoarse, carrying a low roar like a wounded beast. He had never been so discomposed.
He couldn't summon the Spider Mother anymore… no, to be precise, he couldn't summon the original Spider Mother anymore.
Faced with Nasubi's question filled with cold malice, Law didn't respond, focusing his attention on the White Smoke Font's space.
The Spider Mother's disintegration caused the miniature Spider Mothers attacking Uvogin to also dissipate. As for Hakuro's side, he had only gnawed at the Spider Mother's body for a moment before biting into empty air.
Hakuro watched the wisps of Aura dispersing in all directions, a regretful expression on his face.
Devouring the Spider Mother's body didn't grant him any strength increase, but it was delicious… an indescribably top-tier delicacy.
He only got a few bites before it was gone. Not only regretful, but also a bit heartbreaking.
Inside the White Smoke Text's space, Law was surprised.
Surprised by the information that came with absorbing the Spider Mother, and also surprised by the amount the Spider Mother filled the energy gauge… a full five times more than what Hisoka filled.
The energy gauge, now nearly one-third full, gave Law a faint sense of sharpness and an indescribable familiarity.
He tried to touch it, tried to use it, but received no response.
However, that indescribable familiarity gave him a feeling:
Under specific conditions, he could use the energy contained within the gauge.
'I got the item. Machi and the others should be far enough by now. However, that Kakin's Gu Poison... should I give up on it?'
Law's mind emerged from the White Smoke Font. Looking at the somewhat hysterical Nasubi, he still smiled, then sincerely teased, "The package has been received as promised. Thank you for your service."
From beginning to end, Law never intended to kill Nasubi. He just didn't expect Nasubi to deliver such a big gift.
Moreover, after absorbing the Spider Mother, he obtained some information through the White Smoke Font.
It confirmed some of his conjectures about the Dark Continent and piqued his interest in Kakin's inheritance artifact.
Hearing Law's words, Nasubi froze.
'Package?'
'Service?'
When had he ever suffered such humiliation?
Anger was hard to suppress.
This was the angriest he had ever been.
Boom!
Aura, pushed to its maximum limit, transformed into dazzling light covering his body surface, making him look like a war god.
However, the intensity of the Aura diminished at a visible rate.
Having lost the Spider Mother, he also lost some amplifying effect.
Although the power obtained from devouring offspring and Nen Beasts remained, without the Spider Mother, he couldn't utilize this power at 200% efficiency.
In other words, he could no longer manifest the amount of Manifested Aura that surpassed the Ant King.
"I told you, your Nen Beast running into me was just its bad luck." Law looked at Nasubi, whose threat level had dropped by more than half, his expression calm.
He had obtained the answer to why Nasubi's Manifested Aura was so strong.
It must be said, a super-ancient major power like Kakin indeed had many secrets worth uncovering.
That Seed Urn capable of continuously producing 'seeds' wasn't simply an annual artifact left behind due to Post-Mortem Enhancement. It undoubtedly had subtle connections to the Dark Continent.
Law walked towards Nasubi, who now seemed like a paper tiger.
With each step, he pondered whether to obtain Kakin's Seed Urn before leaving.
Through the sensation brought by the Spider Mother's energy, he could quickly locate the Seed Urn.
Watching Law approach step by step, Nasubi, having lost the Spider Mother, no longer had his previous dominance.
The Spider Mother was like his power scaffold, the reliance that propelled him to his current state.
But it was gone, just like that.
'I still have the Seed Urn. The Spider Mother is gone, so I'll just nurture a new Guardian Spirit Beast.'
'The materials and sacrifices are all available.'
'Right now, I just need to preserve my own life.'
Nasubi's mind began to work.
He was, after all, the King of Kakin. He quickly calmed down.
As long as the forests remain, there'll be no shortage of firewood.
This described his current situation.
Thinking this, his peripheral vision shifted towards Beyond's trio… a plea for help.
Even at the cost of lowering his posture, he needed their assistance.
Law suddenly stopped, not because of Nasubi's pleading glance towards Beyond's trio.
He turned to look at Hakuro and said, "Take Uvogin away from here."
Upon hearing this, Hakuro immediately pounced towards Uvogin without hesitation, swiftly and loyally carrying out the order, not even considering asking Uvogin's opinion.
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Uvogin barely reacted before being carried off by Hakuro.
From afar, angry shouts directed at Law finally reached them.
In response, Law filtered out Uvogin's cursing.
He had decided to obtain Kakin's Seed Urn, so Uvogin couldn't stay here.
"You won't kill him."
At that moment, Beyond, who had been observing since arriving, spoke up.
"You're right." Law continued walking towards Nasubi while looking at Beyond.
"Then what's the reason you're staying here?"
"Why should I tell you?"
"True enough. Who else is on your ship?" Beyond then probed.
Simultaneously, Marione entered combat mode.
The Aura erupting from her made Law look at her with heightened regard.
However, Law still didn't stop. Shifting his gaze, he looked at Beyond and smiled, "Don't worry, there's no one from the Association on the ship."
Beyond laughed heartily, saying seriously, "See you on the Dark Continent."
Law didn't acknowledge Beyond's statement. Instead, he vanished with Instant, passing by Nasubi.
Along with Nasubi, Beyond and the others all sharply turned, looking towards Law heading towards the temporary base.
"What is he doing?"
Pariston's eyes showed confusion.
Beyond glanced at Nasubi, who now seemed to be in decline. Compared to before, although there were no obvious physical changes, he sensed that Nasubi seemed to have aged.
'He was plundered... how pitiful.'
He had no interest in Law's motive for heading to the base. Just looking at the current Nasubi stirred some reflections in him.