Gourmet Hunter (HxH Fanfic)

Law estimated that Ging would regret not setting a deadline for hiring Pyon to translate Selbo script. So many days had passed, but the progress of the translation was pitifully slow.

Though the difficulty of the task had to be taken into account, the pace was terrifyingly slow. This is why Law is unwilling to wait any longer. Seeing that it is already the beginning of August, he couldn't keep Linne waiting any longer.

Before leaving, he went to see Sanbica. The timing he chose was not very good as Sanbica was busy, but she still made time to step away.

After the Demon Island incident, she had earned considerable merit. Over this period, it was practically guaranteed that she would be promoted to a Single-Star Hunter.

However, because of this mission, Netero had found about Sanbica's capabilities.

Thus, Netero created an environment that would allow Sanbica to stay, making her the Hunter Association's exclusive physician while providing her with the highest level of protection.

After chatting with Sanbica for several hours, Law realized she wouldn't be able to leave with him this time.

When they parted, there was no sadness at all, only heartfelt blessings to each other. Maybe in the next few years, both of them would become very busy, but they could still meet occasionally.

"Keep working hard and try to get a Double-Star." Law said with a smile as he prepared to leave.

"Aren't you planning to get a Hunter License? If it's you, you'd definitely become the youngest Triple-Star Hunter in the association's history." Sanbica said seriously.

Law chuckled and said, "Let's talk about it later. I'm leaving now."

"Wait." Sanbica called out as he turned to leave.

"Hmm?" Law looked back.

Sanbica took a few steps forward, gently wrapped her arms around him and pressed her forehead against his back, then whispered, "Thank you for coming to see me."

Whether she meant now or when he had gone to Demon Island for her, perhaps it was the same either way.

Their body warmth mingled quietly, lingering in the tranquil atmosphere.

After a while, Law gently pried open Sanbica's hands. This action made Sanbica silently withdraw her hands, then she took two steps back and lowered her head.

"See you next time."

Law reached out and gave her a light pat on the head, then turned and left, taking away the strange emotion that emerged from the bottom of his heart.

Hearing Law's footsteps slowly fading away, Sanbica looked up and looked at Law's departing back. The parts of her face not covered by her mask were faintly flushed.

After saying goodbye to Sanbica, Law left with Linne and sneaked away without a word.

Ging only realized Law had run off two days later when he went to his room. He immediately called Law.

At this point, Law was still aboard the airship, and the destination was Linne's residence.

"You just left like that?" Ging's voice came through the phone. While the content of the words was a question, his tone was indifferent.

Glancing at Linne and Buhara in the VIP room, Law stood and walked toward the door, "You didn't actually expect me to just wait around, did you? Who knows how long Pyon will take to finish translating everything."

When Ging heard this, he was speechless.

Law walked out of the room and came to the empty hallway. He looked at the clear sky outside the transparent window and said, "You also know that in order to obtain intelligence about the Dark Continent, I have to stay with Linne for several years. If I start as soon as possible, I can also end it as soon as possible."

"I understand. Then I won't show you Pyon's translated text when it's done," Ging said.

"Come on. I'll cover half her fee."

"Do you have the money?" Ging asked.

Law thought that it was just a translation of ancient text, and it couldn't cost more than a few tens of millions at most, so he said, "I've got some savings. It should be enough."

"One billion." Ging suddenly stated.

"What?" Law thought he'd misheard it.

"The total reward for completing the translation is one billion." Ging repeated calmly.

Law suddenly yelled into the phone, "Do you just have too much money lying around? One billion for translating ancient text? Are you out of your mind, or are my ears broken?"

On the other end, Ging lazily held the phone away from his ear. After Law finished shouting, he put it close to his ear again and said, "There's nothing wrong with my brain, and your ears are not broken either. The translation of the Selbo script is worth that much."

"Do you think Pyon is the only one doing the translation? While I acknowledge her ability, she alone may only be able to complete the translation after five or six years."

"It's a bit complicated to explain in detail. In short, the price of one billion is indeed a bit high, but it's also the right price."

"While I haven't set a deadline, you should not underestimate a Pro Hunter's work ethic."

Despite Ging's explanation, Law still struggled to accept the price. If he had known that in the original Dark Continent arc, Ging casually spent hundreds of billions just to snatch the No. 2 spot from Pariston in the expedition team, he might not have been so surprised.

Ging has always had his own opinions on how money should be used and whether it is worth spending.

For example, the ten one billion he paid to Pyon this time was not because he had too much money and had no place to spend it. He set this price after considering many factors.

Pyon has an archaeological team that she is very familiar with, and the members of that team are all elites. Recently, they had taken on an ancient ruin, and the cost of maintenance and restoration alone was astronomical.

Ging had investigated the matter and found that translating the Selbo script was not only highly difficult but also extremely tedious, and it was definitely a time-consuming task. Offering such a high price to Pyon was essentially hiring her entire archaeological team as well.

However, even with a team of elite archaeologists and a genius like Pyon, it is not easy to translate the Selbo script. This was also due to the rigorous attitude required for the work.

Every single character had to be translated with extreme care to ensure 100% accuracy.

Law fell silent for a moment before finally saying, "I'll cover half… 500 million Jenny. I'll pay in full once the translation is complete."

He only has tens of millions of Jenny in his account now. While making money wasn't difficult for someone of his skills, earning 500 million in a short time was impossible.

"Deal." Ging was happy to share the cost. Currently, he had made a fortune from Greed Island, but his assets were nowhere near as monstrous as they would be a decade later.

"By the way, do me a favor." Law added.

Ging asked, "What is it?"

"When I went to Demon Island, I accidentally killed a tamed dragon that belonged to a friend's family. I need to replace it with another tamed one. Can you help me get one?" Law said.

There was no sound from the other end of the phone. After two or three seconds, Ging spoke in a deliberately confused tone, "Hello? Did you say something? Huh, weird, I can't hear anything all of a sudden?"

"Is the phone broken? Or is the signal bad?"

Listening to Ging's feigned muttering, Law's expression darkened slightly. Just as he was about to complain, the call disconnected with a click, leaving only the dial tone.

Law helplessly dialed the number again, but Ging had already turned off his phone.

"That guy…"

Law was speechless, then put away his phone and returned to the VIP room.

…

A day later, the airship landed.

Linne led Law and Buhara back to her massive estate, which is built deep in the mountains and forests.

It was a sprawling, castle-like mansion, its walls covered in thick, emerald-green vines of unknown origin. The courtyard was overgrown with wildflowers and plants growing in chaotic clusters, making the place look like an ancient fortress left untouched in the wilderness for centuries.

An elderly butler in a black suit and glasses greeted them at the entrance.

The reason Linne brought Law to her home was to ask him to read books!

That's right, just reading!