When the Shadow Killer—fanatical believer and imitator of the Zoldyck family—was beaten into a pig's head and knelt before Liam, Zykwan couldn't help wondering whether the Zoldyck family was as mysterious and powerful as the rumors claimed.
"Zoldyck fan?" Liam asked with interest.
The Shadow Killer, beaten all over, was silent.
Daring to attack a Hunter License holder—this Shadow Killer was certainly no ordinary rookie. In fact, judging from the size of aura on his body, this person should have all aura nodes opened throughout his body. If he wasn't a natural self-awakened Nen user, then someone with Nen had forcibly opened his aura nodes.
Considering he'd been beaten by Liam for a long time and was finally carried upstairs—hadn't used any special Nen ability during the whole process, basically had no fundamental skills like Ten or Zetsu training—it was obvious he leaned toward the latter possibility.
Even though he could only be regarded as a semi-awakened small-time killer, his overall strength shouldn't be underestimated. Far superior to the Strange Thief couple whose legs were broken by Shizuku.
But in front of Liam and Shizuku, naturally had no power to resist.
"In that case, if you don't go out to assassinate people, why come here to join in the fun?" Liam looked at the Shadow Killer. "Your idol shouldn't look like some mediocre person. A Zoldyck family killer wouldn't go after a Hunter License like this. Imitate a little more accurately!"
The Shadow Killer looked like an ordinary young man. His appearance was ironically less killer-like than the real deal. Had a common face, no special temperament. Probably no one would remember this face after seeing it. What impression would it leave?
The plain-faced killer grumbled a few times, then reluctantly raised his swollen pig-headed face. Asked, "Do you know the Zoldycks?"
Liam said, "I know of it, but... I don't know you!"
Shizuku tilted her head. She felt Liam probably didn't bother lying in front of such passersby. In other words, what he said was true.
"Being a killer means the Zoldycks work professionally. If you don't get paid, you don't work. Very professional ethics in that regard."
Liam said sincerely. Of course, this rule only seemed valid for the elders. Like the brothers Illumi and Killua—they liked inserting needles or ripping out people's hearts when they were in a good mood or bad mood.
"It's impossible someone paid you to make trouble, right? As a Zoldyck fan, your imitation isn't up to par."
The plain-faced killer couldn't help blushing. Wanted to argue, but the young man opposite asked again, "By the way, copycat, what's your name?"
"Jack," the killer muttered.
Even the name is so ordinary!
Just as Jack was about to say something sarcastic, Liam suddenly attacked. Hit him in the abdomen with a punch.
Severe pain caused cramps in his stomach. Jack's face—swollen as a pig's head—became even more distorted.
Liam slapped his chest with his palm. His shirt cracked.
Jack bounced around, hit the wall, curled up into a ball.
Zykwan was a little surprised by Liam's behavior, as if venting anger. Was stunned for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Do you really know someone from the Zoldyck family?"
Liam glanced at him.
Zykwan held a cigarette in his mouth. "Don't look at me like this. I'm also a Professional Hunter.. One of my targets is this so-called killer family."
As he spoke, he puffed out smoke coolly.
However, in Liam's eyes, no matter how hard this man pretended to be cool, it couldn't change Liam's inherent impression: in the manga, there is someone who took a whole group of killer to Kukuroo Mountain, but was almost killed by the Zoldyck family's 10-year-old trainee butler. In the end, lost all fighting spirit and stayed behind to guard the door for the Zoldycks...
"I advise you to change your goal," Liam gave advice.
Zykwan smiled. "That's not possible."
Liam said, "Okay."
Don't blame me for not trying to persuade you! He rolled his eyes, stood up. "Can you help me? This is a mess. Let's deal with it."
Shizuku followed his line of sight, looked around. The pair of Strange Thieves whose legs she'd broken had already passed out. Now there was the Shadow Killer too. If they stayed here longer, there might be other people who'd discovered the Hunter License signal coming to the door. At this moment, Tut—the cram school tutor—seemed to have aged ten years out of thin air. Most of his hair had fallen out while shaking. His face was full of vicissitudes.
"After cleaning up here, I have to rush to the next one," Liam said. "What's that person's name? Big entrepreneur... Marko Met? A rich man. Must be more valuable."
Tut shivered even more.
He probably thought he'd be one of the garbage Liam said needed dealing with.
But Liam didn't bother talking to him. The collection of Scarlet Eyes wasn't something Liam was so indignant about he had to eliminate quickly. What he meant was—he just wanted Zykwan to help clear up the bounties of these criminals at their doorstep. Liam would also follow to learn the process, become familiar with it, estimate he could use it in the future...
Suddenly, Shadow Killer Jack—who was crouched against the wall after being shot away by Liam—turned over, smashed the window and jumped out.
Zykwan was shocked. This killer actually still had the ability to move?
Bang—could vaguely hear the sound of falling to the ground downstairs.
Zykwan ran to the window, looked down. Jack was already lying on the ground below. Struggled to get up, then limped away quickly. Never looked up from the beginning.
Jack lowered his head. His originally swollen pig's head quickly recovered. Gloomy face. Quickly disappeared into the shadows on the roadside.
"He's running pretty fast." Liam also came over, took a casual look down. "You've already run away, so don't stand still. Come help. Your brothers are still lying downstairs."
After Liam and the others left, Tut escaped from the apartment overnight. Left the city. Changed his name.
"Why hasn't the bounty arrived yet?"
Liam looked at his phone for a long time, then raised his head flatly.
This was a three-seat private room in an internet cafe. Zykwan also occupied a machine. Hearing this, he was also speechless. "This is an official reward. There are many procedures to go through..."
"How long do we have to wait?" Shizuku asked curiously.
"Usually three to five days," Zykwan said. "Depends on the seriousness of the wanted criminal and the situation of different departments in different countries."
The V5 in this world was much more powerful than the five permanent members in Liam's previous life. In the Hunter World, currency was unified and circulating. Bank savings could be withdrawn and used in different countries online and offline. It was a miracle—know something small. Currency was unified. Wanted criminals were also unified. Once the list was drawn up, captured wanted criminals could be submitted to the local government no matter which country they were in. If the local government couldn't come up with the money, they could communicate directly with V5 and apply for justice assistance.
"Three to five days—seems we won't be able to get reimbursement in time." Liam pouted. The Hunter License was inserted into the card reader. He confirmed the purchase of the latest information on the Hunter website. With a click of the mouse, spent another few million Jenny. Couldn't help sighing to himself, "I still have to pay for it myself. Kurapika, Kurapika, what do you think you should pay back to the boss for what you owe me?"
"Entrepreneur Marko Met's whereabouts in recent days..."
Zykwan saw what was on Liam's screen.
"Currently living in a villa under his name, located in Kaizuan City, Mimbo Republic..."
Mimbo Republic, Kaizuan City.
In front of the villa gate, a hooded man rang the access bell.
Soon, the access control screen lit up, revealing the face of a middle-aged man who looked like a butler. "Sir, what can I do for you?"
The hooded man raised his head, revealing the face of Shadow Killer Jack. Said seriously, "I have something extremely urgent. I must inform Mr. Marko Met."