Chapter 89: Excursion [3]

Chapter 89: Excursion [3]

Considering where we finish on tomorrow's ranking, I'll decide whether I'll post an extra chapter.

But if you don't want me nagging you about powerstoens all the time, head to my /JustMYSTERY

The only thing I nag to about people over there is...I'll let you find out

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In a cold and dark auditorium, the large doors lay wide open as the moonlight crept as far inside as it could.

Isaac, standing before Xavier who had his back turned, could feel his heart skip a beat as he tried his best to remain calm.

"Well, Isaac. Tell me, what do you know about the Dark Continent?"

Xavier repeated as Isaac's hope that he may have heard that wrong disappeared.

'Fuck! What happened?! What did I do wrong?! How does he know about my knowledge on the Dark Continent?!'

Isaac yelled inwardly, falling into a slight panic as a singular thought crossed his mind.

'I have to kill him.'

What else could he do? This was exactly what he was trying to avoid, yet he found himself in the mess that would bring nothing but trouble.

However, before Isaac let his mind run rampant any longer, he took a deep breath as he quelled his emotions.

'Calm down, Isaac. You don't know if he's talking about you. Let him finish first.'

Isaac reassured himself inwardly.

"Nervous, Isaac?" Xavier asked, seemingly catching onto Isaac's subtle mishap.

"No, Professor. And no, I've never heard of anything named the Dark Continent." Isaac replied, causing Xavier to pause for a second, soon turning around and coming face to face with Isaac.

"I read your file, Isaac. Your quest. How you failed the Hunter's Exam."

Isaac narrowed his eyes.

"I was quite surprised to see you were a Wanderer. But even more surprised to see you were an F-Rank, despite your clear talent in Nen. And from what you've told us, you returned back as soon as you failed in the Hunter's Exam, is that right?"

Isaac controlled his heartbeat, slowing it due to the nervousness he was feeling. If he didn't, he had no doubt Xavier would notice it.

Additionally, he was prepared to activate his Ren at any moment.

"Yes, Professor. My quest was simply to participate. Nothing further."

Xavier once again paused as he let out a slight hum of understanding.

"Then it makes sense you've never heard of the Dark Continent. Even some Elites of the Hunter X Hunter verse go their whole lives without ever hearing the name. The same goes for Spawn as well." Xavier nodded, turning his head and walking a few steps away from Isaac.

Isaac felt a sense of relief wash over him as he resisted the urge to let out a sigh to expunge the tense feeling that had tortured him.

"The Dark Continent, a hidden land beyond the known world where you resided whilst in your Scenario. A land so dangerous and unknown that it has been labelled to have a survival rate of 0.04%."

'0.04% seems fair. But with Netero I was pretty safe.'

"Everything known about this landmass can be listed on one hand. The mysteries surrounding it are endless and those who discover a piece of knowledge surrounding it are greatly rewarded, both in the Scenario and Spawn."

Upon saying this, Xavier turned his head till his eyes were barely able to meet with Isaac's.

"But I have something better than knowledge. Experience. See, I've been to the Dark Continent."

Isaac widened his eyes, not bothering to hide it as doing so might cause Xavier to become suspicious of him.

This was the first time he'd met another Inheritor who travelled to the Dark Continent, or even knew about it.

"I wasn't alone. I was joined by two other individuals, each of us with our own goals that led us to trick the Hunter's Association and convince them to venture to the Dark Continent, allowing us the means to reach there."

'Trick?'

"But see, it wasn't easy. We had obstacles blocking our path. One of them being the Chairman of the Hunter's Association at the time."

Isaac's ears perked upon hearing this.

"Isaac Netero?" He asked, prompting Xavier to nod.

"Yes, I guess it makes sense you know that much. He banned all ventures into the Dark Continent, destroying any chance we had."

"So what did you do?"

Isaac asked this with his mouth, but inwardly, he let out a cocky chuckle.

'Idiots. I'm surprised you're still alive after messing with that old man.'

"What else? We killed him."

'What...'

Isaac stood, stunned as he momentarily lost the ability to speak.

"With the help of his son, Beyond Netero. The three of us were able to dispose of him, plotting against him and leading him into a fight against the Chimera Ant king, Meruem." Xavier continued, seeming as though he hadn't noticed Isaac's peculiar behaviour.

However, despite Isaac regaining his composure on the surface, countless questions and emotions were running through his mind.

'Ant? It can't be. And Netero had a son?'

"Though there was another obstacle. The Gate leading to the Dark Continent could only be opened with Scarlet Eyes, but we already had enough of those after our third companion, Pariston Hill, gave the command to execute all the Kurtas and gather their eyes. Though it was the Phantom Troupe who did the deed, it was him who struck a deal with them."

This time around, despite his shock, Isaac was better prepared, showing an adequate reaction on the outside, while his mind raced.

'Is he going to try something?'

Isaac thought, but his worries were soon put to rest as he heard Xavier sigh slightly.

"Of course. This is a life changing offer. You'd be peculiar if you didn't put any thought into it." Xavier chuckled, lowering his hand.

"However, I trust what you've learnt here today doesn't leave this auditorium." Xavier peered at Isaac, a wisp of Nen exuding from him.

"What I've learnt? Sir, I don't even remember seeing you tonight."

Xavier smiled as he heard this.

"Good man. You're dismissed."

Isaac bowed, turning around and walking out of the auditorium.

"Think hard about it, Isaac. There's great benefit in it for you."

'No, there isn't.'

Xavier only had the knowledge of Nen Vows to bargain with.

However, the Professor didn't know he had already lost that advantage the day he'd introduced Isaac to the concept.

'He's lost his trump card and he doesn't even realise it.'

***

One could see the sun rising over the horizon as the early morning breeze carried a brisk chill.

Usually at this time, Isaac would be in the forest, training. But not today.

No, today was the day.

"Students, may I have your attention."

A familiar man, with his usual black shirt folded at the forearms, glasses and black sweatpants, as well as his signature hunched back and lacklustre tone, stood at the front of a class filled with ecstatic students.

The students, most wearing coats or something to protect them from the morning chill, turned their heads as they all faced Orion.

"I still haven't forgotten that sloth's voice." Oliver whispered to Isaac as they both chuckled.

After just entering the class, they took their seats at the back, like usual.

"I assume you all know why we're here bright and early? I trust you've all packed your belongings into your dimensional space because you won't be given a chance to go back and grab forgotten items."

The students all nodded as bright smiles were painted on their face, waiting for Orion to say the words they were waiting for.

'This is it. No more preparation. I've waited for this day since Ravenwood.'

Isaac breathed in, he too felt his heartbeat quicken like the rest of the students, but for very different reasons.

"Today is the day. The first year excursion to Ashton City."

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"Finally!"

"I'm so excited!"

"Ashton City, here comes the first year class of B-21!"

The students cheered, whistled and clapped as they practically leapt out from their seats in excitement.

Yet, a single student in the back exhaled as he opened his eyes, a burning light of determination and fearlessness erupting from them.

'Let's do it!'

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Next chapter title: Tracked [Single Chapter]

NNext chapter title: Ashton City [Single Chapter]

I just wanna say, no one was able to guess Lucy's character. Then there was also that one guy who asked, "Who's Lucy?"

But we don't talk about that one guy.

I wanna give mild hints, but I'm not sure if people will consider that a spoiler and find it annoying, so I'll let you guys continue guessing.

But if you can't wait, there's always the /JustMYSTERY

And as usual...

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Ill say it again, considering where we finish on tomorrow's ranking, I'll decide whether I'll post an extra chapter.

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