Hunter x Hunter: From Obtaining the World to Beyond Heaven

“That’s right. If you intend to let Mumu Ze or my other younger siblings ascend the throne, you can kill me now and then get rid of them as well.”

"Of course, I will not sit idly by and wait to die, even if it costs me my life."

That being said, Halkenbrugg did not believe that Dia would do that.

Otherwise, why would Dia have bothered with all that talk? She could have just killed him when he wasn't paying attention and was in a critical state.

Moreover, Harkenbrug clearly remembered that the person who proposed to disrupt the "Egg in the Pot" ritual and oppose fratricide was none other than the hunter before him.

This inexplicably gave him a level of trust in Dia that went far beyond that of a stranger.

Just like him and his like-minded followers.

Halkenbrugg was long accustomed to trust without reason or regard for self-interest.

As expected, Dia simply smiled and didn't continue with any more talk of fighting and killing.

He said calmly:

“I don’t really care who becomes the king of Kakin; it’s all the same to me. But if Mumu Ze is willing, letting her be a mediocre king might be a good thing for Kakin.”

"I have no understanding of governance philosophies."

Halkenbrugg had no interest in discussing national affairs.

"Leave political matters to politicians."

"If I could, I would prefer to be an ordinary university teacher, cultivating the next generation of outstanding talents for the country and for humanity."

"So, if it's exactly the same, I'll give it to you too—"

"I don't care who becomes the king of Kakin. If Mumu Ze is willing, then let her be the king and let the people rest and recuperate."

In this way, Dia and Halkenbrugge determined a crucial point—

There are no irreconcilable contradictions between them.

Dia nodded in satisfaction and asked:

"According to you, as long as you fall into a coma, Benjamin's personality will awaken. Is there any way to deal with this?"

"Have."

Halkenbrugg looked at Dia, sizing her up and down, and nodded to himself:

"You must be very strong."

"Yes, I am very strong."

Dia readily admitted this without any modesty.

The facts are undeniable. He doesn't like to feign modesty; among human Nen users, Dia is indeed among the top tier.

"That's fine then."

Halkenbrugge didn't question anything; instead, he believed Dia's words without reservation.

He then got up, rummaged through the cabinet behind him, and found two strange, unopened syringes. He looked at Dia and said:

"Kakin's standard equipment for soldiers was not guns and bullets, but morphine and sleeping pills. The former ensured the soldiers' morale, and the latter allowed them to die peacefully."

"This system, which turns people into war machines, was proposed by my elder brother Benjamin..."

"Sure enough, there are plenty of these things in his office too."

Halkenbrugg squeezed the sleeping pill tightly, hesitated for a moment, and then said:

"I will use a special breathing technique to force myself into sleep. After my older brother's personality awakens, you will need to inject this sleeping pill into this body."

"Then my brother's consciousness will enter a deep sleep, which should last for about 12 hours. During this time, my personality will take control of this body."

"If you need to do something, do it during this time. I will do my best to cooperate with you."

Dia nodded, crossed her arms, and stared at the syringe.

Without saying much, Halkenbrugg handed over the syringe and then lay down on the chair behind him.

Inhale—exhale—exhale—

With rhythmic breathing, just a few minutes later, Halkenbrugge's consciousness gradually sank.

Dia waited calmly.

One minute, two minutes, three minutes...

Halkenbrugg's body, lying in the chair, continued to breathe steadily, just like an ordinary person who had fallen into a deep sleep.

"..."

A thought struck Dia, and she slowly walked to the body that belonged to Benjamin, pretending to be puzzled and wanting to stick her head out to check his breathing...

"Tha——!!"

The next moment, a majestic eyeless spirit beast suddenly appeared in mid-air and let out a sharp roar at Dia without hesitation!

At the same time, "Harkenbrug," whose breathing had been steady, suddenly opened his eyes, revealing a violent and furious gaze!

"die!"

"Halkenbrugg," or rather Benjamin, didn't waste any words and leaped up from his chair like a furious lion!

His vital energy surged violently through his pores like a flood, flowing into his muscular, robust right arm.

boom!

The moment Benjamin's foot touched the ground, he stomped out with a bang, twisted his hips and waist, and unhesitatingly unleashed a powerful cannon punch at Dia!

A powerful, decisive punch tore through the air, hurtling towards Dia, but he seemed oblivious, muttering to himself:

"really……"

call……

Benjamin's furious punch landed on thin air.

Before he could even feel surprised, he heard the faint sound of footsteps fading away.

Benjamin immediately sensed something was wrong; all the energy he had just mustered vanished like water from a tap.

A gleaming needle was stuck in his neck, the medicine inside completely empty; it was obvious where it had gone.

thump.

Benjamin collapsed to the ground, staring intently at Dia, who had somehow returned to the sofa. His eyes were bloodshot, and the rage in his mind was almost burning away his reason!

Accompanied by a numb tongue and spitting out saliva, resentment and anger sustained him as he forced out that faint sound from his throat:

"Dia!!!"

Then, overcome with endless sleepiness, he closed his eyes...

This must have been the last time he was lucid.

Diya silently straightened her collar and cuffs, and calmly continued to wait.

Chapter 427 [Happiness] × A lot of phone calls tonight

Just seconds later, "Benjamin" who was lying on the ground woke up.

He shook his head, slowly propped himself up, and looked around with a hint of confusion before suddenly realizing what was happening:

"Is it all done?"

"Yes, as you said, the sleeping pill has been injected into your body."

Dia nodded.

He was given a sedative by injection in his neck, so it took effect very quickly; Benjamin probably couldn't have lasted even three or four seconds.

It seems that Kakin's biotechnology is quite advanced.

However, judging from the timing of Halkenbrugge's personality awakening...

Between the moment Halkenbrugge fell asleep and Benjamin's outburst, Benjamin had probably been awake for quite some time.

Those extra few minutes were just a pretense of waiting for Dia to approach.

In other words, the moment he awoke, Benjamin understood everything that had happened and became aware of Dia's existence.

He then calmly pretended to be unconscious, waiting for an opportunity to counterattack.

This level of combat skill is exceptionally high, making it even more rare for the pampered Prince Kajin.

Upon hearing this, Halkenbrugg shook his head violently, staggered towards the table, grabbed another syringe from it, and without hesitation inserted it into his neck!

As Halkenbrugg pressed his thumb down, the liquid in the syringe was injected into his body, instantly bringing him a sense of relief.

"Phew... thankfully I made it in time."

"The hypnotic effect of sleeping pills is physiological and does not lose its effectiveness due to personality switching. Fortunately, there is this stimulant, which is enough to counteract its effect."

Otherwise, under the influence of the sleeping pills, his and Benjamin's personalities might very well experience a comical scene where they take turns waking up for a few seconds and then falling asleep again.

Once the effects of the sleeping pills have completely worn off, whose personality will dominate will depend on luck.

While waiting for the stimulant to take effect, Halkenbrugge also habitually began to analyze what had happened during his coma.

Judging from the fact that he got up from the ground, it seems that the elder brother's personality has indeed been awakened.

It is estimated that he also attempted to attack Dia.

However, the fact that no pain was felt on his body suggests that Benjamin was injected with a sedative before he could launch an effective attack against Dia.

From this perspective, Dia's strength is completely unfathomable...

Dia watched Halkenbrugge's actions with great interest.

Although it was their first meeting, the other person's calmness, composure, and meticulous approach left a deep impression on him.

What are your plans next?

Clearly, it was Halkenbrugge's first time receiving a performance-enhancing injection, and he was still a little unaccustomed to it, speaking noticeably faster:

“I don’t know what your plan is, but the core objective should be the same as mine: to disrupt the ‘egg in a pot’ ritual and find a bloodless way to inherit the throne.”