Hunter x Hunter: From Obtaining the World to Beyond Heaven

Lieutenant Colonel Wu gave him a strange look, then quickly stepped forward and peered inside.

The next moment, a visible look of astonishment appeared on his face, followed by seriousness and uncertainty.

"Get out of the way, go and notify the medical unit to intervene!"

Lieutenant Colonel Wu carefully took out a pair of gloves and put them on. He gently pried open the jaw of the corpse and, under the light, could vaguely see shards of glass shimmering inside.

Inside the mouth, countless raised pustules could be seen, extending from the upper wall of the mouth to the tongue, and even the entire throat was filled with bluish-white pustules!

Even if this person doesn't die now, he'll drown in his own pus...

"hiss……"

Lieutenant Colonel Wu suddenly stood up and took several steps back, gasping for breath, his eyes darting around, and he was covered in cold sweat.

'This is definitely a virus with an extremely high mortality rate! A biological weapon!'

He quickly turned his head, intending to tell someone to leave, but then he saw Poxon acting as if nothing had happened.

Miss Poker crossed her arms and calmly observed everything before her, showing no desire to explain.

Diya used her abilities to check, and there were no traces of the virus remaining on the corpse in front of her.

Lieutenant Colonel Wu looked at the calm Poxon and a thought struck him.

Yes, the soldier has been close to the corpse for so long, if there were any problems, she should have died first, so there's no need for such a big reaction.

"Ahem, Corporal Poxen, you should recognize these symptoms. I remember that the King's Military Academy taught basic military hygiene."

Lieutenant Colonel Wu coughed twice and asked in a serious tone.

"I don't know, I often skipped classes when I was in school."

Pokson was too lazy to answer and gave a curt, perfunctory reply.

"..."

Lieutenant Colonel Wu said speechlessly:

"This is the Black Bola virus, developed ten years ago by the Virology Research Institute of the First Military Medical University. It is a biological weapon under strict national control!"

"That can't be right. Ebola is highly contagious and can survive for more than two minutes in extremely high temperatures. If it were really Ebola, we should all be running a fever and vomiting by now."

Pokson shook his head and answered fluently.

You're doing very well in your studies...

Wu Zhongxiao was increasingly speechless.

'But she's right. Although the symptoms match, the transmissibility and viability differ from those of Ebola.'

Lieutenant Colonel Wu narrowed his eyes as he looked at the corpse before him, his expression turning serious:

'But this only suggests a more serious possibility…'

The most troublesome characteristic of a virus during its spread is not how fast it spreads or how severe its symptoms are, but how strong its mutability is.

'The Twelfth Prince's side has no connection with the military, so it's highly unlikely that she used a virus to kill the intruder; it doesn't make sense logically or in terms of motive.'

Lieutenant Colonel Wu meticulously analyzed the logic, peeling back the layers bit by bit:

'The intruder intends to kill the Twelfth Prince with a virus, faking it as an accidental death. The intruder's identity will be key to breaking the deadlock!'

Before long, the King's army's medical corps arrived here fully armed.

A group of military doctors in white coats and soldiers in protective suits skillfully collected the body and carried it into a vehicle at the door.

Then a group of soldiers carrying disinfectant came in and carried out extremely thorough disinfection of the surrounding area.

Lieutenant Colonel Wu saluted Pokson and said:

"Thank you for your cooperation, Corporal Pokson. We will give the Twelfth Prince a reply within the next three business days."

After saying that, he turned and left the palace.

Chapter 372 The Calm Before the Storm × Sherlock, You've Arrived Too

The spring day is bright and beautiful.

In Kakin, which is in the middle of the rainy season, a rare sunny day broke out, and people took to the streets to enjoy the rare good weather.

On the commercial street, all kinds of luxurious hotels and shopping malls are on display. Pedestrians, couples and families stroll through the streets and alleys, and melodious piano music comes from the hands of street performers.

Pokson leaned against a tree, its shadow dappling the sunlight, and the sound of his cell phone came through:

"His Highness the Fourth Prince is very pleased. Your achievements this time are remarkable. How did you manage to make the First Prince suffer such a loss?"

"I was just doing my job. I didn't know that the two assassins were actually the eldest prince's men, and that they were even carrying biological weapons that are strictly prohibited."

Poxon was half-heartedly answering Mark's questions on the other end of the phone while secretly glancing at the outdoor dining table not far away.

There, Mumu Ze was talking enthusiastically with Diya, drinking refreshing lemonade.

Pokson silently picked up his glass of lemonade and took a sip:

It's a little sour.

Mark chuckled softly on the other end of the phone:

"No matter what, you will be rewarded. Your rank should be promoted again in a few days. Also, the Fourth Prince seems to be very satisfied with your abilities. If you want to come back, I can put in a good word for you with him."

"No need. There are too many capable people around Your Highness. I am not outstanding among them. On the contrary, by being by the side of the Twelfth Prince, I can strive for more results for Your Highness."

"Heh, everyone has their own ambitions, I won't try to persuade you, but don't forget whose side you're on..."

Mark chuckled meaningfully, then abruptly hung up the phone.

Poxon stared at the darkened screen, a flicker of annoyance in his eyes:

'This is really troublesome.'

Whenever a person's life seems to reach a positive turning point, those immature past experiences will crawl out like withered bones from a grave, relentlessly haunting them.

Poxon lowered his head, silently stepped out of the shadows of the tree, and into the sunlight.

They headed towards Dia.

This is like a trial to overcome the past; only by overcoming one's immature past can one truly grow up.

Fortunately, Poxon had the ability to win.

"Hey, Poker, you're back! Come on, have a seat."

Mumu Ze's clear black and white eyes darted around, and he saw Pokson walking silently towards him. He warmly invited her to sit down.

Mumu Ze suggested going out today because Diya secretly ran away last night, making everyone wait for him until late at night—he's so irresponsible!

To make up for it, Diya had no choice but to agree to Mumu Ze's request to go shopping.

So, in preparation for today's date, Mumu Ze specially changed into a different outfit—

She changed out of her usual court dress.

Those clothes are too fancy and too old-fashioned; they're not suitable for everyday wear.

So she wore a pair of casual, slightly tight gray-blue jeans, cinched with a long brown leather belt, and changed into a white short-sleeved shirt to suit the season, with the round neckline pulled up to her fair collarbone and a string of white ruffles hanging down her chest.

This outfit made her look somewhat like a student, full of youthful energy.

For her hairstyle, she combed her long hair into a high ponytail, tied it with a light blue hairband, and lifted her originally slightly curled bangs to reveal her smooth and clean forehead.

Compared to the original style, which resembled a standard court princess in a picture book, Mumu Ze now looks more like a lively and cheerful girl who is her age, with a touch of innocence and coquettishness and a girl's mischievous little thoughts.

To match her style, Pokson unusually wore a white cotton short-sleeved shirt with an ocean and beach pattern on the front, and paired it with pure black sports pants that were more suitable for sports. This, combined with her short hair, made her look even more relaxed and handsome.

Mumu Ze was very satisfied with her look, because Diya had glanced at her several times today, except...

The prince's eyes darted around, quickly scanning Poxon's bulging chest. He silently tried to straighten his own back, inwardly regretting his actions.

'Damn it, I shouldn't have let Poco change her outfit. I never knew she was hiding this so well...'

She caught Dia sneaking glances at Miss Poker several times!

Although she might just be overthinking it...

Oh no, he saw it again! (She's already crying.jpg)

"Oh, let's go shopping! There's a new clothing store over there, and it looks like they have some new seasonal items!"

Mumu Ze hurriedly pointed to a clothing store on the roadside and suggested it to the two of them.

Seeing her strong reaction, Dia was baffled and could only let her be.

He was originally going to ask what happened when Poxson came back...

It's common knowledge that for girls, shopping is practically a non-stop activity; if they have money, they'll shop while they walk.

Once inside the clothing store, Diya showed no interest, so she had Poxen accompany Mumu Ze while she found a bench by the window to sit down.

The sun shines brightly outside the window, and pedestrians come and go in an endless stream.

Diya enjoyed this rare moment of peace, but she always felt it was the calm before the storm.

For some reason, he thought of Qiduo, who was on another continent.

'She's probably still working. I wonder if she misses me?'

Dia smiled, as if she had thought of something unrealistic.

With her workaholic nature, she wouldn't have time to care about him when she's busy.

Dudu~

My phone beeped once.

Diya curiously took out her phone and glanced at it; it was a Fetion chat message—

"It's a new season, remember to wear more clothes."

The note says it's Lord Qiduo.

'That unreliable teacher is changing my notes again...'

Diya shook her head and replied with a smile, "Okay."