Hunter x Hunter: Card Master, the Strongest in the World.

Chapter 197 The First S-Rank Card! The Legendary Vanilla!

Gold and silver ingots are classified as B+ in the V5 hazard level classification.

Other disasters, such as "Aegis" and the Hell Bell Twin-Tailed Serpent, are classified as Level A.

This level of danger is derived from a comprehensive consideration of four aspects: brutality, number, reproductive capacity, and destructive power.

The real danger of gold and silver ingots lies in their pervasive parasitic ability and formidable destructive power.

Gold and silver ingots have a strong reproductive capacity. As long as the parasitic plant has enough hosts, a large number of gold and silver ingots can be easily created.

At the same time, its destructive power rating is higher than its reproductive capacity.

The destructive power here mainly refers to the impact on the surrounding environment, not just the strength of the gold and silver ingots.

For example, if a gold or silver ingot suddenly appears in any city, it will probably soon multiply into many more gold and silver ingots.

It could easily end up with the destruction of the city.

If one is not careful, the number of gold and silver ingots will snowball, and the strength of the gold and silver ingots themselves should not be underestimated.

That's how the ancient labyrinthine city on the Dark Continent fell.

And the same is true of the demonic realm they are in at this very moment.

Pjorn's analysis revealed more than just these findings; the data left in the building also included the origins of this labyrinthine city within the magical realm.

The people here were living normal lives, but it was because of this special plant, the source of the gold and silver ingots, that tragedy struck.

Incredibly, this place was probably once part of the Dark Continent, only to be moved underwater by the Six Continents and become the Demon Realm.

"Based on long-term human research, there is another major difference between secret realms and demonic realms, besides safety issues."

The knowledgeable Jin began to explain.

"Secret realms are usually a fourth-dimensional space that suddenly appears outside the real world due to spatial deformation in a certain location, and the things inside are a part of the location formed by it."

Lynn recalled the secret realm of the Kuruta tribe's ruins that he had entered before.

Indeed, the outside of the secret realm is deep mountains and forests, and the inside is the same, because the secret realm is formed by "absorbing" a part of the outside world.

Jin's expression turned serious as he continued, "The secret realm is born on the spot. The fourth-dimensional space is formed first, and then it absorbs external elements to form the secret realm."

"Since it was formed in situ, it is naturally difficult for it to pose any danger."

"But the Demon Realm is different; it's almost the opposite. The outside world is transferred first, and then a fourth-dimensional space is formed at the end of the transfer, reversing cause and effect."

"Theoretically, the areas within the Demon Realm can come from any corner of the world, naturally making them much more dangerous."

"At the same time, there may be special rules inside the Demon Realm, and the entrances and exits are usually restricted, not allowing overly powerful creatures to enter or leave."

"This demonic realm is probably related to the ancient labyrinth city on the Dark Continent, but it is much smaller in scale and not as dangerous."

"Perhaps this demonic realm was formed after a spatial shift occurred in a relatively safe area on the Dark Continent, and we don't know how long it has existed."

"These are just speculations based on existing information. After all, there are still some phenomena that cannot be explained, such as the dense deathly aura at the entrance —"

"This demonic realm may have existed for a very long time. Many people explored it many years ago, and many died, so it's possible that it formed a death wish."

After Jin's explanation, Lynn roughly understood the relevant knowledge and became even more eager to see what kind of cards the characteristics of this magical realm could provide.

According to Jin, this demonic realm may have originally been part of the Dark Continent, and with the presence of gold and silver ingots, the card level is probably not low.

In other words, he has a chance to obtain his first S-rank card here!

The time required for the Demon Realm's characteristic bar is not long. At this rate, it should be completed in three to five days. I wonder what kind of cards will be released then?

Filled with anticipation, Lynn and his companions embarked on their exploration once again.

We gradually moved deeper into the depths.

They also obtained more information.

It turns out that the building, which has remained intact for many years, is made of the same material as the parasitic plant.

It is very likely that there was some kind of mineral in the area where the parasitic plant was located, and ancient humans collected that kind of metallic mineral.

After a certain amount of processing, they were finally transformed into towering buildings.

No wonder Lynn always felt that the metallic luster on the building's surface resembled that of gold and silver ingots; she thought she was just imagining things.

Parasitic plants are likely plants that grow around those minerals and, through long-term absorption, acquire metallic properties.

Combined with its parasitic characteristics, it eventually created one of the most horrific disasters in humans—gold and silver ingots!

A few days later, just as they were about to reach the core, the characteristic bar in Lynn's mind finally finished loading.

As expected, I released an S card!

【Name: Doctor's Briefcase】

[Rank: S—]

[Type: Item Card]

[Background: Doraemon]

[Description: A doctor's game toy for 22nd-century children. Simply place the stethoscope on the person for three seconds to automatically diagnose the illness and generate a pill. In most cases, it will be successful in treating the illness, including terminal diseases such as cancer. The special liquid used to make the pills is limited in quantity.]

His first S card finally appeared today!

It is another powerful gadget among Doraemon's many gadgets.

The doctor's briefcase's core function is to provide immediate diagnosis and effective treatment.

The usage is also very simple. Just place the stethoscope in the box on the patient, and it can automatically diagnose the problem and then dispense the appropriate medicine. After taking the medicine, the patient will recover immediately.

Unfortunately, the dosage is limited, and each use reduces the remaining supply.

In the original story, Nobita cured Suneo's cold and Gian's stomachache, but when it was finally Shizuka's turn to get better, the medicine was all gone.

Nobita even tricked Shizuka into taking off her clothes for a check, but when he was exposed, he got a beating.

Ignoring Nobita's usual methods, it's just another conceptual gadget in Doraemon.

With just a simple diagnosis, we can provide medication that guarantees a successful treatment; in other words, it can cure any disease 100%!

His "doctor's briefcase" may not be 100% effective, but it can cure most types of diseases, including terminal illnesses such as cancer.

Although the Doctor's Suitcase doesn't help with strength, that doesn't mean it's weak. On the contrary, it's an absolutely god-tier item.

When it comes to healing injuries, there are various methods not only in the Hunter x Hunter world, but also in other worlds.

For example, the Senzu Bean in his hand.

But when it comes to treating diseases, that's a different story.

Many worldviews featuring extraordinary power include storylines where powerful individuals die from illness; powerful people can also die from disease.

Even with Chopper and Tsunade, he couldn't guarantee that he could cure any disease. Perhaps he might accidentally contract an unknown virus while exploring the Dark Continent, suffering from a terminal illness and facing mortal danger.

But now he has the [Doctor's Suitcase] as a safety net, which gives him a great sense of security and is an absolute life-saving tool.

It is likely that the [Doctor's Suitcase] item was produced due to the presence of gold and silver ingots, herbs, and other ingredients in the trait bar.

Thank goodness Jin came to invite him; otherwise, where would he have found such a good opportunity?

Even S-rank cards are very difficult to obtain in the six continents because the location level is not high enough; basically, the highest level you can get is A+.

There are indeed strong players, but there are only so many. It would be fun if you were unlucky and didn't get a single one. So you should cherish every S card and every chance to get an S card.

With this in mind, Lynn turned his attention to the core of the maze—perhaps there would be S-grade gold and silver ingots there.

Maybe he can get more than one S card in this magical realm!

Thinking about this, Lynn was full of energy!

Before long, they finally arrived at the core of the maze and saw what they had been looking forward to.

In a place that resembles a plaza, there is a small building with its surface covered with tangled plants.

Some resemble vines, others resemble weeds —

The dense vegetation, like countless spider webs, spread wildly outwards along the wall, turning the entire wall into a lush green expanse.

Among them, the most eye-catching are the herbs that stand at the very center of all the plants, like stars surrounding the moon.

Vanilla, as the name suggests, has an exquisite fragrance.

Even from some distance, Lynn could still smell a unique fragrance wafting into her nostrils; just a whiff of it was enough to invigorate her.

Vanilla has a rather peculiar appearance; it is a plant with a layered structure, with each layer consisting of two to three leaves.

Each piece is pale yellow in color, and the main scent comes from it, which also seems to faintly emit a light.

Even among the many plants, herbs remain the most eye-catching.

It gives people a strange feeling.

It seems that even in a completely dark world, vanilla can still be "seen" by people; it's something called "presence".

From the moment it was born, vanilla was destined to be targeted by countless creatures.

"That's vanilla!"

Upon seeing Vanilla for the first time, Pjorn took a picture and analyzed it using his Nen ability.

The conclusion reached was that it was indeed the legendary herb that could cure all diseases.

Besides the eye-catching herbs, the group also noticed the equally striking gold and silver ingots.

Before the wall covered with plants, a gold and silver ingot stood quietly, giving off a special feeling, unlike any of the previous gold and silver ingots.

"Is he a guard?"

After a long pause, Lynn slowly revealed his thoughts.

He felt that the gold and silver ingots were like a "guardian," specifically protecting the herbs here.

"It looks like it can't be wrong."

Jin glanced at the vanilla on the wall, then looked at the gold and silver ingots that stood firmly in front of him, refusing to budge an inch.

This must be the guardian of vanilla!

These gold and silver ingots not only behave differently from the previous ones, but their appearance is also quite different.

First, there's his physique; he's a whole size bigger than a normal person, with his bare upper body revealing bulging muscles.

You can tell from those muscles that he's quite strong.

Compared to this one, the gold and silver ingots in front of it all look weak and pathetic.

What's even stranger is its head, which, although also a smooth and flat sphere, is a size larger.

Moreover, the colors are also different.

There are two types of gold and silver ingots: gold ingots are gold in color, and silver ingots are silver in color.

However, the gold and silver ingot in front of us is gold on the left and silver on the right!

This one should be strong in both melee and ranged combat!

Strictly speaking, this is the only true gold and silver ingot. It is both a gold ingot and a silver ingot. Perhaps this is the complete form of a gold and silver ingot.

Perhaps sensing the arrival of the intruders, the aura emanating from the gold and silver ingots surged continuously.

A terrifying aura crashed down on them like a raging storm!

It is estimated that it underwent a long period of integration and advancement, eventually growing into a rare fusion entity.

As the strongest among gold and silver ingots, it bears the responsibility of protecting the precious mature form.

Most creatures that try to take over the mature body will be attacked by it.

Jin's expression changed slightly, revealing a look of excitement.

Actually, like Chairman Netero, Kim also has the personality of enjoying challenges.

However, Chairman Netero's interest lies more in battles.

Kim's interests are more extensive; he's interested in almost anything that presents a challenge.

He had originally thought that although the gold and silver ingots were powerful, they were still a bit short of what he had imagined.

After realizing that this place could only be considered a flawed version of the "ancient labyrinth city," Jin felt relieved.

Unexpectedly, there was a surprise waiting for me!

Lynn also regarded that gold and silver ingot as his target. Judging from his aura, it was strong, but not particularly strong!

I'd guess it's S-rank, which he and Jin could easily handle.

Norb and Piyon, who were the weakest, were initially frightened by the aura, as they found it difficult to accept an S-rank aura and instinctively released [Refine] to resist it.

But they didn't turn and run; this was the sense of security that Kim and Lynn provided them.

Jin, eager to take the bait, couldn't resist going on stage. A slight grin spread across his face, revealing an excited smile.

"Let me go first."

Fearing that Lynn would compete with him for it, Kim made arrangements before the fight even started.

"Okay." Lynn glanced at the eager Jin, nodded, and agreed to let him take the lead.

Anyway, once we're about to win, I can just finish off the enemy myself, and the card will be mine anyway.

It's like getting an S-class henchman for free. Once Jin has weakened the opponent to low health, he can finish them off.

Seeing that Lynn had no objection, Jin took off her clothes and gently placed them aside.

Facing an enemy of this caliber, it's already worthwhile for him to take care of his appearance and ensure that his clothing doesn't hinder his combat.

For example, in the original story, Chairman Netero shaved off his precious beard before challenging the Chimera Ant King, just so as not to affect his battle.

In battles between S-class opponents, any slight influence could be the key to victory or defeat.

Of course, it's unnecessary to go to that extent with gold and silver ingots.

He took off his protective suit and other clothing for two reasons: first, to better extend his movements, and second, to prevent his clothes from getting damaged.

After taking off the large brown robe, the white training clothes underneath the gold were completely revealed.

Although the training clothes are white, you can still tell from the details that Jin has been wearing them for quite some time.

The slightly fitted training robe accentuated Jin's well-defined muscles.

Although not as extravagant as gold or silver ingots, others could still see that beneath Jin's strong muscles lay boundless power.

After taking a deep breath, all of Jin's spiritual energy vanished, as if it had all been absorbed into his body.

A moment later, a surge of energy several times larger than Jin's emerged from his body, like a dam releasing water after a flood.

The immense spiritual energy, like a vast ocean, surged outwards from the center of the metal formation in waves.

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