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

Upon receiving the invitation, before Lynn could even examine it closely, he smelled a peculiar fragrance emanating from the letter.

Lynn took a tentative sniff and found the scent to be quite complex, seemingly a mixture of various floral notes, and it didn't dissipate easily.

He then opened the envelope, unfolded a blank sheet of paper, and the contents of the letter came into view; it contained only two simple lines of text.

[March 7th, 3 PM]

[Jeram Port Area B, Pier 50]

This so-called invitation letter contained no formal greetings; it simply listed the time and place concisely.

Is it really that ordinary? Lynn raised an eyebrow. There didn't seem to be any seal or anything that could indicate its authenticity. Wouldn't that mean anyone could just make a copy and pass it off as genuine?

He quickly recalled the unique fragrance on the letter and couldn't help but wonder if this fragrance was the real "invitation".

A letter can be faked, but this smell cannot.

Today is March 1st, which means he can go to the Gourmet Paradise in a week... The location is at the pier, so it seems he will have to take a boat there.

After carefully putting the invitation away, Lynn took out the other prizes from the safe. Apart from the invitation, the other prizes weren't particularly attractive.

It mainly consisted of old books and antiques, rare ingredients, and cash. He kept the ingredients in a traceless expandable box to carry with him, while the other items were taken by Capone and brought back to Yokers.

At the same time, Lynn took out her computer from her seamless extension case.

He planned to have the knight use his hunter's license to search for Gourmet Paradise, which might reveal more information.

The knight is the only member of the Phantom Troupe with a Hunter License, which happens to be useful to him. With a Hunter License, he can access many professional websites and obtain more secretive information.

"No problem." Upon hearing this, the swordsman immediately stepped in to help.

He is very adept at using computers and other technological products, much like a hacker, and can search for the intelligence he wants while maintaining confidentiality.

As the swordsman searched for information, a dull, lifeless card appeared between Lynn's right fingers.

This is the [Elven Swordsman] who was just defeated by Franklin, and it's also the first character card he's lost.

After channeling his spiritual energy into it, the card regained its brilliance a few breaths later.

The Elf Swordsman is only C+ rank, so he can be resurrected easily. But after dying a few more times, he needs to build up his Nen energy, so it becomes much harder to revive him.

However, he didn't feel any psychological burden about it. For some reason, although the Elf Swordsman was a character card, his intelligence was not as high as Chopper, Capone, etc. He could only follow orders and act on his combat instincts.

Perhaps due to the monster's level, only high-level monster cards possess intelligence. Whether it's a C+ level or a 4-star level, the Elf Swordsman is at a relatively low level.

It's also possible that only monster cards with card spirits possess intelligence.

The specifics will only become clear once he acquires other monster cards.

Therefore, at present, he positions the elven swordsman as cannon fodder.

For example, it can be used to scout ahead in dangerous environments and to harass the enemy. After dying many times, it can be used as a consumable for synthesis, squeezing out every bit of its value.

Soon, information about the Gourmet Paradise appeared on the computer, including but not limited to the food theme, the founder, and even the function to register for entry.

It turns out that hunters can apply to enter the Gourmet Paradise online. Once the application is approved, the official will provide instructions. Hunters can generally get approved after applying.

A black line appeared on Lynn's forehead; he realized that becoming a hunter would allow him to visit the Gourmet Paradise.

Come to think of it, the many benefits of a hunter's license include access to 90% of prohibited countries and 75% of restricted areas, and it seems that Gourmet Paradise is also included.

The knight searched for other information, but it was limited; he would have to go to the scene in person to understand the specifics.

All that is known is that it gathers a large number of rare and precious delicacies from the six continents, and there are two opportunities to receive newcomers in large quantities throughout the year, such as March 7th.

In addition, the triennial culinary competition will be held in May this year, so the Food Paradise will be very lively during this period.

After using the knight-errant, Lynn sent him away.

He's not very useful if he stays by my side; letting him go will allow him to create more value.

Firstly, it would facilitate his actions; if Kuroro needed to change shifts, he could return in time and conveniently cover up the truth about Franklin's death.

Secondly, you can find some Nen users to fight. You don't necessarily have to kill them; just defeating them is enough. There's a chance you'll get their cards.

However, the swordsman is currently being controlled by the enemy's controller, which means he is in a controlled state. Therefore, he cannot use the automatic mode of his ultimate move and can only target weaker opponents.

At the same time, the swordsman can also look for antiques with signs of death. If he encounters any complicated problems or needs to find information, he can notify the swordsman to solve them.

Having received the instructions, the swordsman departed with a clear mission.

Capone then set off back to Yokxin. He couldn't leave his base for too long. Fortunately, Capone was in the villa when the two Rogues attacked, so it didn't cause much damage.

Lynn then took out the newly acquired [Air Gun Potion] to try it out. He first dripped a drop onto his right index finger. The potion was transparent and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

He looked around and finally set his sights on a stone-looking artwork in the living room. It was one of the more durable items in the room, and he decided to test the power of the air gun without using his Nen.

With a thought, his index finger instantly fired an invisible air bullet.

Peng!

The sound was crisp and clear.

In an instant, the artwork showed obvious gunshot marks, with a dark bullet hole penetrating deep into its surface.

Not bad, it should have about the same power as a normal handgun.

If he used his Nen, the power would increase even more, but unfortunately he could only get ten drops a day. He then applied the remaining nine drops to his other fingers.

The reason for not applying it to the same finger is that each area can only absorb one drop of the amplifying effect per day.

For example, if he puts ten drops of the potion on one finger, he can fire ten enhanced shots at once, but the last nine drops will not have the effect of increasing hardness.

Today was the first time he used it, and he didn't feel any change in the strength of his fingers. It seems that long-term use is indeed necessary for gradual improvement.

With the specific time and place confirmed, Lynn resumed her previous daily routine in the days that followed.

A few days passed in the blink of an eye, and March 7th, as mentioned in the letter, arrived.

At 2:40 PM, Lynn and Chopper arrived at the port ahead of time. Following the directions, they went to Pier 50 in Section B. There were already more than a dozen people waiting there, all of whom were Nen users, indicating that they had the same goal as him.

To his surprise, there was a familiar figure among them.

Lynn glanced at Bisge, who looked like a little girl, and then looked away, wondering to himself... How did Bisge end up here?