Hunter x Hunter: Tonight, Germain joins the hunt

Chapter 225 "Another Legendary Figure of the Old Generation"

10 month 5 day.

The sky of "Greed Island" was gray, and it had just been washed by rain under the control of the "Administrator", and the vegetation visible to the naked eye was bright green.

The sound of propellers turning came from far away and gradually got closer.

A bullet-shaped airship fell from the clouds. It had no advertisements or organization logos, and was only covered with a white shell, looking ordinary.

However, this airship is carrying a respected senior from the Hunter Association, which makes it special.

Almost all the current and working "Greed Island Administrators" were there to welcome the arrival of the airship on a vast expanse of grass.

Even Duen and Lister, who have been busy with the "Greed Island version update" recently, came to the scene.

The airship grew larger and larger in everyone's sight, and then the strong wind created by the propeller blew the fragrance of green grass into everyone's nostrils.

It landed smoothly and without incident.

The propeller slowly stopped turning.

After a while, the door of the airship opened with a hissing sound of air being released, and a metal gangway was lowered, setting up a way for people to get on and off.

German and his group walked forward and waited quietly.

For five long minutes, no one got off the airship until a caring voice like someone protecting some treasure was heard.

"Be careful, there's a protruding corner here."

"Watch out for the top of your head. Watch out for the top of your head."

"There's a gangway leading down ahead. Take your time. We're not in a hurry."

German and his companions could see a hunchbacked old lady appear at the cabin door, surrounded and supported by Bisgi, Menqi, Buhala and a group of strangers.

The old lady had sparse silver hair, her eyes were always squinted, she looked half asleep, and her face was full of wrinkles.

She is Linnie Odebru, the "Two-Star Hunter" whose seniority is second only to that of President Isaac Netero in the "Hunter Association" and the "Greatest Gourmet Hunter in History".

In addition, only a few people know that Lin Nie once followed President Netero to the Dark Continent.

Another companion at that time was Jaeger Zoldyck, Zeno's father and Silva's grandfather.

This shows its legendary nature, which should not be underestimated.

Even without this history, Lin Nie's other great achievements and undoubted qualifications have established her respected status in the entire "Hunter Association".

Perhaps some people would secretly look down on her, thinking that she was just a useless, always taciturn old lady, but openly, no one dared to act rashly in front of her.

Old lady Lin Nie, supported by Bisiji and Menqi, walked down the gangway slowly and step by step, and no one was dissatisfied with this.

Except for Germann, all the "professional hunters" present had met this venerable old lady at least once and were of course aware of her status.

She just squinted her eyes, looking as if she was sleeping soundly, and was smoothly carried down from the gangway by Bisiji and Menqi.

Behind them was Buhara, whose body filled the entire wide gangway. He was like an inflated air cushion.

In fact, that was exactly the role he was going to play.

Once he noticed that Mrs. Lin Nie was about to fall or encounter any other mishap, he would rush over without hesitation and use his body to cushion the old lady.

As long as old lady Lin Nie is fine, Buhala doesn't mind being a little embarrassed.

Behind Buhara were four strangers who were wearing white coats and carrying suitcases, looking very professional.

They are the full-time medical staff of old lady Lin Nie.

President Netero's "small condition" is to allow Mrs. Lin Nie and four medical staff to enter the "Greed Island" on his behalf.

Bisiji and Menqi helped Lin Nie walk in front of the crowd, and everyone called her "Granny Lin Nie" or "Ms. Lin Nie" in unison.

Lin Nie stood there like a statue, without even raising his eyelids, the corners of his wrinkled mouth turned downwards, without a single movement.

She didn't respond to anyone, nor did she speak. She just stood there, allowing Bisiji and Menqi to support her.

Everyone just stood there for several minutes.

Xiaodi couldn't help but lean close to Germain's ear, covered her mouth with her palm, and asked in a low voice: "Why isn't she talking? Is she... not dead?"

She thought of the worst, or rather, she didn't think it was the worst.

"She's not dead." Germann had gone beyond the external appearance and "saw" the essence. The hidden mind was still flowing. "So she is asleep?"

"Maybe... Rumor has it that Granny Lin Nie hasn't spoken in several years, probably because of narcolepsy."

At this time, Grandma Lin Nie suddenly spoke.

"Who is Germain?"

Everyone was stunned for a moment, then looked at German who was whispering to Xiaodi.

Biscuit waved at Germain: "Come here, what are you doing standing at the edge of the crowd? Granny Linnie wants to see you."

German walked over and everyone made way for him.

He stood in front of the hunched-over Grandma Lin Nie, lowered his head slightly, and found that the old lady was really very small.

Granny Lin Nie raised her hand tremblingly, then grabbed Germain's arm and began to stroke it.

She released him and touched Germain's wrist, then his palm and fingers.

During the whole process, she did not open her eyes, like a blind person.

"You are a veteran of many battles, that's for sure." Granny Lin Nie retracted her hand. "Among your peers, you are undoubtedly the best, but how far you can go is uncertain."

Her voice was husky and low, yet persuasive.

Germann blinked, unmoved.

Granny Lin Nie slowly raised her hand again and pointed at the three layers of wrinkles on her face.

"German, do you know what these wrinkles of mine represent?"

"do not know."

Grandma Lin Nie smiled.

"It represents the countless lives I have buried with my own hands that I think are worth recording. None of them have reached my current level. They are all powerful people of my generation who competed with me."

"Many of them were more talented and powerful than me, but in the end, they all died. I am the only one who has come this far and is still alive."

"Everyone has different strengths, but they all died in my hands in different ways, because I never stick to defeating them in a head-on combat..."

"If you don't want to be the next one, you have to listen to me. This is my advice to you. Can you promise me?"

German remained unmoved.

However, as soon as Granny Lin Nie's threatening words came out, the atmosphere at the scene became solemn.

At this time, Men Qi suddenly interrupted and said:
"Granny Lin Nie, you're here again. You're not such a vicious person at all!"

She supported Granny Lin Nie and turned to explain to everyone:
"Granny Lin Nie won consecutive championships in the World Cooking Competition. Before she retired, no one could beat her."

Men Qi is a "food hunter". It can be said that Granny Lin Nie is her idol when she entered this industry, so she is naturally very clear about this matter.

Everyone was stunned when they heard this.

“Pfft.” Granny Lin Nie suddenly laughed, then covered her mouth. “Oh, did I scare you? Did I scare you?”

"Don't worry... I'm over a hundred years old, there's no way I would do such a thing... Hehehe, I'm just a useless old woman who retired from the Hunter Association and was rehired here."

"Haha, I was just joking. You guys should make your own decisions about future matters. I am a 'consultant' in name only. In reality, I am just a figurehead and receive a salary..."

Granny Lin Nie smiled, showing her amiable side.

Everyone could only laugh in agreement.

Amid the laughter of the crowd, Granny Lin Nie opened her eyelids slightly, glanced at Germain, and then closed her eyelids again.

This Germain...

He was as calm as a machine, and didn't respond to anything I said. However, when I focused my energy, he also focused his energy in the same way...

A brat who has no respect for the elderly? He looked like he really didn't care whether I was an old lady or not. He would go all out once he started...

Netero, Biscuit, you two, master and disciple, have really caused me a lot of trouble, hehehe...

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