Hunter: I became stronger even after I died.

Chapter 365 Change and Awakening

Every second, a shooting star hurtles towards the ant nest.

Neferbitt could only focus all his energy on intercepting these flying stars.

Fortunately, her own life energy was strong enough to withstand the impact of the flying star unscathed.

Otherwise, in order to fulfill her duty, she would risk her life to intercept these flying stars even if they would cause her serious injury.

Moro was naturally aware of this.

Therefore, it's inevitable to feel regret.

If his current energy level is strong enough, he might be able to exploit this weakness to kill Neferpitou.

Unfortunately, there is no such thing.

As Moro retreated rapidly to create distance, he steadily released Deception Stars.

He was extremely sensitive to killing intent, and the instant his eyes met Neferpitou's, he sensed the other's surging killing intent.

It's likely because the flying star could pose a threat to the ant nest that Neferpitou directly considered him a potential threat that had to be eliminated.

Moro respected this, and even though he felt he had the situation under control, he dared not be careless in the slightest.

And so, he retreated safely out of Neferpitou's range of perception.

Nevertheless, he did not stop releasing the flying stars.

This is to ensure that no accidents occur.

At the same time, the long-range attack capability of the flying star can increase the mental pressure on Neferpitou when protecting the ant nest.

Moro retreated to a distance of ten kilometers before releasing the last deceptive flying star over the forest.

Seeing the shooting star heading straight towards the ant nest, he turned and sped towards the NGL border.

At this distance, it's basically safe.

at the same time.

Neferpitou, whose range of movement was restricted, had eyes filled with ferocity and resentment.

Despite her burning desire to kill, she knew she couldn't possibly keep that human alive.

During the process of intercepting Fei Xing, she was actually looking for an opportunity to counterattack.

But the human who made her feel dangerous was so cautious that he left no trace.

With things having come to this point, Neferpitou had no choice but to swallow his murderous intent, which he had nowhere to release.

Just when she thought the other party had escaped to a faraway place, she unexpectedly saw a hint of green appear in the sky in the far distance.

It was that human's attack again!
"Coming from such a long distance..."

Neferpitou stood on the outer wall of the anthill, the ferocity in his eyes momentarily faltering.

"The life energy hasn't diminished at all!?"

She could no longer determine exactly how far the flying stars came from; the only thing she was certain of was that the power of these flying stars did not diminish with distance.

This power called "Nian"...

It seems to conceal some profound and ineffable usage.

Neferbitt fell into deep thought.

But her body did not slow down at all because of thinking. Instead, it was like a machine that had been programmed with precise instructions, and she suddenly leaped into the air.

The flying star that was hurtling straight towards them from afar was once again stopped by her.

Boom!

The deafening explosion resounded through the sky, and the violent shockwave spread wildly in all directions, pressing the trees below low and sending debris and dust flying everywhere.

Neferpitou's figure plummeted from the center of the explosion, his feet slamming into the ground and carving two deep furrows.

This time, the power is greater than any before.

But she was still able to block it without getting hurt.

Neferpitou stood still, a thin layer of white steam rising from his body.

Without lingering, she immediately returned to the outer wall of the anthill, still keeping a close eye on the direction Morrow had fled.

Although Neferpitou was surprised by the attack range of the flying star, its power was not a concern at all, which made him feel somewhat at ease.

"Just in case, I have to stay alert at all times, meow."

Neferpitou raised a finger to his chin and muttered to himself.

Currently, she is the only direct guard in the ant nest.

As for the other soldier ants...

If the power of "Nen" did not exist, Neferpitou might have been able to entrust the task of building the surveillance network to the soldier ants with peace of mind.

But after witnessing the extraordinary use of Nen by humans, she realized that the seemingly impregnable army of soldier ants was actually useless.

Not to mention providing real protection for the ant nest.

"We need to get them to master the technique as soon as possible..."

Seeing that no more stray stars were attacking, Neferpitou sat cross-legged on a platform on the outer wall of the anthill, silently pondering the potential and usefulness of the soldier ants.

Since she was born with the ability to control this power, then other soldier ants, especially those at the division commander and army commander level, should also have the aptitude to awaken.

"But I can't get away right now!"

She knew how important it was to get her subordinates to start thinking as soon as possible, but the responsibility of protecting the ant nest was like an invisible chain that kept her firmly in place.

The main reason was Moro's ability, which was like an invisible threat that was always present, forcing her to take it very seriously.

Neferpitou scratched his hair in frustration, his tail thrashing incessantly against the ground.

"correct!"

Somewhat agitated, Neferpitou suddenly recalled the scene where Kate used life energy to conjure weapons.

And then I thought of the books I consulted about human anatomy in order to prepare for brain surgery.

"Since I can't leave..."

Neferpitou had a flash of inspiration. He held out his right hand, which had long, sharp nails, and a powerful, evil crimson Nen aura rippled from his palm.

"Then create a doll that can do things for me!"

Upon reaching this point, Neferpitou directly confirmed his inner need.

And that innate, powerful mental force responded to her very decisively.

"The Puppeteer"

laugh!
Amidst the subtle sounds, crimson Nen spread like mist, quickly coalescing into a bloated, muscular, materialized doll.

It is over three meters tall, with a ferocious face, exposed sharp teeth, and eyes radiating malevolence.

Moreover, his shoulders and arms were as thick as palace pillars.

Looking at his upper body alone, he truly has a broad back and a muscular build.

However, his legs appeared somewhat slender, creating a jarring and strange disharmony with his robust upper body.

Its shape is almost like Neferpitou written backwards.

However, compared to its strange physical appearance, after being materialized by Neferpitou, it can float freely in the air like a balloon.

"What? It's not difficult at all."

Neferpitou stared at the physical doll floating in front of him.

The intelligence extracted from that human brain mentioned that developing Nen abilities is no easy task.

But now it seems that the so-called difficulties are only for the human species.

Neferpitou effortlessly materialized his ability, no longer as impatient as before.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, recalling once again the abilities Kate had displayed in the battle.

She was more interested in Kate's materialization ability than in the other human's crude ability to project life energy.

At that time, the opponent used their life energy to conjure up a weapon that seemed to possess its own consciousness and intelligence.

However, after only a few dozen rounds of combat, the weapon transformed into a scythe and a heavy hammer. Therefore, the ability is not limited to a single mode.

in other words--

"As long as I can do it, the puppeteer can change its form and abilities according to my wishes."

This idea sparked a strong interest in Neferpitou's eyes, along with a curiosity to delve deeper.

Based on this, she came up with the idea of ​​replicating Kate's abilities.

"wrong."

But soon, her eyes sharpened as she realized she had fallen into a fixed mindset.

Humans are indeed adept at using a single ability to evolve into multiple forms.

Ultimately, it was nothing more than a shortcut taken due to inherent limitations.

"If I need a new ability, I can just create a new one. Why force all the possibilities into the single body of 'puppet master'?"

Neferpitou's lips curled into a smile that was almost mocking.

Humans have to take detours because they can't do it themselves.

Even awakening Nen abilities requires external stimulation and cumbersome methods.

But these forces—

She was born with it.

Therefore, the heights she can reach are naturally far beyond what humans can attain.

"So what skills do I need now?"

Neferpitou seemed to have discovered a novel and interesting toy, and began to ponder his next request with great interest.

However, she still remembered the information she had pried out of Boku's brain.

The development of Nen ability depends on the practitioner's personality, preferences, desires, and even their upbringing.

Based on this, people with a warlike personality are more likely to discover Nen abilities suitable for combat.

Therefore, when Neferbitt was considering his needs, he also took into account his own interest in human research and his need to further enhance his combat capabilities.

Both.

At least two more abilities are needed.

Combat capabilities, in particular, are very important.

Neferbitt was certain of this.

The fundamental reason that prompted her to think this way was that she had experienced Morrow and Kate's abilities firsthand.

In terms of life energy level alone, she felt that she could easily kill Morrow and Kate with a single palm strike.

But the truth is, Kate made her feel troubled, while Moreau made her feel dangerous.

This result, so different from the appearance, is precisely the change brought about by "combat-type Nen ability".

"There's no need to rush. The most important thing now is to help the soldier ants develop their mental abilities."

Neferpitou quickly stopped thinking and turned his attention back to strengthening the legion.

Not only does she need to quickly enhance the strength of the soldier ants, but she herself also needs to spend time studying the techniques derived from the Nen system.

"I'll leave the matter of opening the mind to you."

Neferpitou looked at the floating puppeteer.

The puppeteer grinned, revealing a mouthful of sharp teeth, and nodded, saying, "Oh, eh?"

After accepting the mission, it drifted straight into the ant nest like a ghost.

"Transmit Corps Commander Neferpitou's order: All division commanders and army commanders, listen to this order immediately!"

"A 'granting ceremony' will be held later in the first lecture hall. You will pay the price of some pain in exchange for true power!"

"Please make good use of this power and serve Her Majesty the Queen faithfully!"

"Repeat..."

The division commander in charge of logistics used radio communication to clearly transmit Neferbitt's orders to every level of command.

As time passed, the division commanders and army commanders who received the orders had no idea what the so-called conferment ceremony was, and could only rush back to the anthill as quickly as possible.

Even the division commanders and army officers who had been intimidated by Moro finally broke free from the shadow that had been looming over them under the weight of the order, and then rushed toward the anthill.

They felt it necessary to inform Corps Commander Neferbitt about this.

However, when the division commanders and army commanders arrived at the first lecture hall, they did not see Corps Commander Neferpitou. Instead, they saw a tall and strong man with a fierce and strange appearance.

Seeing that all the division commanders and army commanders had arrived, the puppeteer began to recount the Nen ability information extracted from Pokkuru's brain in a shrill voice.

original--

Neferpitou believed that once the queen ant was born, it would split off directly from the colony.

In other words, from that moment on, the queen ant and the swarm of soldier ants in the anthill had no relation to the king ant.

Based on this, when she initially obtained information from Pokkuru's brain, she only intended to force the soldier ants to activate their Nen and have them share the guard duties.

This would free up more of her time to devote to the human body research and related books that fascinate her.

However, before the plan could be implemented, they encountered two troublesome humans, Morrow and Kate.

Neferpitou changed his mind, believing that no oversight should be allowed before the birth of the King Ant.

Therefore, we should pay more attention to strengthening the soldier ant army.

Inside the lecture hall.

The puppeteer explained the knowledge of the ability to speak in detail.

The division commanders were fine; they remembered the gist after hearing it only once.

Some military commanders haven't even figured out what "thought" is; they only know to associate thought with life energy.

"So the power humans use is called Nen..."

The Chimera Ants, who had previously been intimidated by Moro and participated in the capture of Barbara and Puck, all showed varying degrees of sudden realization.

After explaining the Nen ability, the puppeteer didn't give the soldier ants any time to understand and digest it before moving on to the next step.

External forces opened my mind!
The puppeteer stood before the numerous chimera ants and said expressionlessly, "You decide the order yourselves."

As soon as it finished speaking, Melina stepped out from the group.

In terms of her thirst for this power, she is definitely the strongest among all the Chimera Ants.

After that, it was the turn of the chimeric ants who were somewhat terrified by Moro and began to question their existence.

Seeing Melina walk over first, the puppeteer didn't waste any words and raised his fist, which was larger than a human torso.

"...!"

Morina's expression shifted slightly as she looked at the enormous fist brimming with life energy.

The puppeteer didn't care what Melina thought, and simply punched her.

Bang!
Melina was sent flying backward, crashing into the wall of the nest with a dull thud.

Then it slowly slid down the wall, its head drooping, as if it had lost consciousness.

The chimera ants present were all shocked by what they saw.

Is this idea reasonable?
at this time.

Melina did not lose consciousness, but her pupils contracted sharply to pinpoints. She could clearly feel a force flowing out of her body, and at the same time, some memories inexplicably surfaced in her mind.

"Cough, cough..."

She tilted her upper body to the side and coughed up several mouthfuls of blood that fell to the ground.

She stared blankly at the bloodstains on the ground, which bloomed like plum blossoms.

In a daze, she saw a face with centipede-shaped knife scars in the bloodstains.

(End of this chapter)