Reborn in HXH: I Plundered Infinite Traits Chapter 8: Riku: Thank You, You're a Good Person

"Don't hurt Mom!"

The young woman who had previously been held as a hostage cried out, rushing over to block the injured Kiriko.

Riku's fist stopped dead in its tracks.

The wind pressure from his punch swept past her.

A deeply caved-in fist imprint appeared on the wall directly behind the woman.

Her mind went completely blank with terror as she slumped backward onto the floor.

"We... we are the navigators..."

One of the Kirikos lying on the ground struggled to get up, its voice trembling.

...

Fifteen minutes later.

"So that is basically the situation... My wife and I are the navigators. We just didn't expect... for a monster like you to appear this year... ahem, I an, such a powerhouse."

The bruised and battered Father Kiriko explained pitifully.

"The young man must have held back... otherwise we wouldn't be standing here talking right now..."

The Mother Kiriko sighed.

Too strong!

They never dread that a candidate taking the Hunter Exam would possess such terrifying strength!

This kid was absolutely on par with a Pro Hunter!

Originally, they had planned to decide whether to pass the group based on the candidates' performance.

But now.

"You all pass, my lords!"

The Father Kiriko hastily announced.

"But we didn't even take a test, did we? Why did we just pass directly?"

Gon-kun asked curiously.

"You are all friends with his lordship. Since you are able to be friends with his lordship, you must also be extraordinarily strong. Therefore, after our discussion, we unanimously agreed that you all pass!"

"Honey, how about we escort these young brothers to the venue tonight? The sooner the better."

"Yes, yes, yes, we will head out right now."

The two Kirikos were piling on the smiles, trying their absolute best to flatter them.

This sudden change in deanor completely dumbfounded the man and the young woman.

They were the Kiriko couple's son and daughter, and they had never seen their parents make such submissive expressions before.

When had a candidate ever co here without being scared out of their wits?

"Are your injuries serious? Why don't we rest for the night and go tomorrow..."

Kurapika suggested kindly.

"No, no, no, your exams are the most important thing! Our injuries are trivial. We will escort everyone right now."

"Right, right, right!"

The two Kirikos shook their heads like rattle-drums, terrified that Riku might decide to stay any longer.

They couldn't wait to send him away.

Both of them had been beaten so badly they developed genuine psychological trauma.

He was clearly human, yet he possessed physical strength even more abnormal than a magical beast.

Of course, a Kiriko's strength wasn't exactly considered world-shattering, but they absolutely shouldn't have been utterly dominated by a re candidate...

Especially the Kiriko's young daughter, whose pretty face was still pale, completely unwilling to look Riku directly in the eye.

"Alright, then leave us one of your contact thods. You are taking us all this way; once we beco official Hunters, we will definitely co back to thank you."

Riku said politely.

They were magical beasts that produced the [Shapeshifting] trait, after all; how could he let them go so easily?

"T-this... this..."

Hearing this, the Father Kiriko trembled all over.

"My lord, here is our contact info! There is no need for thanks; this is simply our duty! Let's go!"

The Mother Kiriko quickly gave her husband a sharp look.

The two of them directly handed their contact info to Riku.

After that, the family tremblingly escorted Riku—this absolute demon—and his group, rushing through the night toward Zaban City.

...

A long night.

Zaban City.

An incredibly bustling mid-sized city. Coupled with the recent Hunter Exam period, a massive number of people from all over the world had gathered here.

The streets were incredibly lively, with all sorts of vendors and peddlers endlessly crying out their wares.

The Father Kiriko shapeshifted into an ordinary person and took the initiative to lead the way, while the Mother Kiriko quickly led her son and daughter away in a hurry.

"They left so fast. It feels like they were afraid of us or sothing."

Gon-kun couldn't help but remark.

"Not at all, not at all..."

The Father Kiriko laughed awkwardly. He couldn't figure out Riku's thoughts and was terrified that their entire family would be cleanly wiped out if they lingered.

"What a tall building! This must be the tallest building in the city, right?"

The group stopped in front of a towering skyscraper.

"This place must be filled with powerhouses from all over the world who want to beco Hunters!!"

"The first challenge to beco a Hunter... Did Dad feel like this back then too?"

Gon-kun, Leorio, and Kurapika were all surging with emotion.

Such a magnificent skyscraper truly matched the prestigious status of a Pro Hunter.

It filled them with imnse reverence for the dreamlike journey that lay ahead.

"Everyone... apologies, but it is here. The Hunter Exam venue is inside this BBQ restaurant."

The Father Kiriko said with an incredibly awkward expression, pointing to a small diner nearby.

"Hey, hey, hey! Are you kidding ? How could it be in a place that looks like a street stall? Are you telling the Hunter Exam for the entire world gathers here?"

Leorio complained endlessly.

He had just been daydreaming about the luxurious layout and high-class enjoynt inside that skyscraper, and didn't expect to plunge from the clouds straight into the dirt.

"That is just how it is... I am truly sorry, but these are the Association's rules, and there is nothing we can do. Lord Riku, after you."

The passerby-transford Father Kiriko squeezed out an accommodating smile.

"Let's go, this is where the venue is. Oh, right, we haven't eaten yet. Let us at least have a full al first."

Riku waved his hand and was the first to step inside.

"O-of course, rest assured."

The Father Kiriko hastily agreed.

The rest of the group followed him in.

The BBQ restaurant wasn't very big. There was only one middle-aged man grilling at, and a few custors scattered about.

The at sizzled loudly on the hot grill, emitting a mouth-watering aroma.

"Is the back room empty? We need the steak combo for four."

The Father Kiriko spoke the secret password.

Hearing this, the pudgy cook glanced at the group curiously. His eyes swept over Riku's group of four, flashing with surprise.

The youthfulness of the group far exceeded his expectations.

"Wait! Let these guests have a full al first. You must rember, only send them down after they are full! Sorry for the trouble!"

The Father Kiriko was extrely polite, and even took out his own frog-shaped wallet, handing it straight to the boss.

This made the pudgy cook pause in shock.

In past years when he brought people here, they were directly locked in the back room, which functioned as an elevator that went straight down to the exam site.

But now...

He was actually taking money out of his own pocket to feed the candidates? And an all-you-can-eat al at that?

The guy standing in front of him was a Kiriko, a magical beast well-known for not having the best temper.

"Uh... alright. Understood, I will do as you request. What would you all like to eat? We have BBQ, steak, and..."

The pudgy cook accepted the wallet, then asked politely.

"I want a steak!!"

"I want half a roasted sheep!!"

"Just a serving of BBQ and fried rice will do."

Gon-kun, Leorio, and Kurapika ordered, thrilled to get a free al.

"Thirty servings of your best steak and BBQ."

Riku's words stunned the other custors present, and the boss was even more dumbfounded.

"Don't worry, I have a very big appetite. Mr. Kiriko, you don't mind the expense, do you?"

"No, no, no! Boss, just do exactly as this lord says. My lords, please take your ti and enjoy your al!!"

The Father Kiriko hastily said, his forced smile squeezing deep wrinkles onto his face.

"You are truly a good person. Thank you."

Riku gave a slight nod of acknowledgnt. Since acquiring top-tier traits like [Monstrous Strength] (Gold), his caloric needs and eating capacity had beco monstrously large.

With a big spender like the Kiriko footing the bill, naturally, there was absolutely no reason to hold back.