Chapter 53 Difficulties

Like an unscalable mountain peak—

This is the genuine feeling the Association's Nen Exorcist had when facing the Nen Space.

She could intuitively perceive the steepness of this mountain, and understand the enormous risks hidden within.

Not to mention, atop this mountain called Nen Space, there was an even more formidable existence.

Even if she barely managed to scale the peak in the end, she had no power left to deal with the subsequent resentment.

With her strength alone, she was truly helpless.

This is her judgment and her answer.

Before exorcising Nen, careful observation, judgment and choice are the basic qualities that a Nen Exorcist should possess.

Therefore, after hearing the Association's Exorcist's response, Netero understood how challenging the Nen Space in front of him was.

"It seems like it will be a problem that cannot be resolved in a short time."

Netero looked up at the unmoving stars on the surface of the Nen Space, stroking his beard in contemplation.

On their way here, which takes day and night, the Hunter Association had received a formal commission from the United States of Saherta, and also the other party's strong desire to explore to the end.

"Can we rule out any possibility of it being connected to the Dark Continent?"

This was a pressing question posed by the United States of Saherta before requesting the Hunter Association to fundamentally solve the problem.

Netero dismissed the concerns of the United States of Saherta with a simple 'no relation'.

If the Nen Space and Post-Mortem Nen are related to the Dark Continent, considering the enormous threat implied by the 'calamities' from the Dark Continent, the United States of Saherta would certainly treat this issue with the utmost seriousness.

Now, with the affirmative reply from Netero, the United States of Saherta directly entrusted the matter to the Hunter Association and expressed willingness to bear all expenses.

In this way, they don't have to worry about the high costs that may be incurred when hiring skilled private Nen Exorcists.

However, the problem lies in—

Hiring those with the ability to purify Post-Mortem Nen is not something that can be achieved just with money.

After all, getting rid of the Nen of the living and purifying the Nen that become stronger after death are two different concepts, and the risks they bear are naturally very different.

Moreover, the vast majority of Nen Exorcists are not short of money at all. Usually, they wouldn't take on excessive risks just for the sake of money.

Therefore, when facing various commissions, Nen Exorcist capable of removing Post-Mortem Nen, may give different responses based on specific circumstances.

If the commission involves purifying overly dangerous Post-Mortem Nen, they often refuse with statements like "I am not good at purifying Post-Mortem Nen" or "I cannot purify Post-Mortem Nen".

The reason why Cheadle was able to invite Eriselle was not due to the attraction of money, but because of Cheadle's reputation and status, as well as the intangible factor of 'favor'.

Considering for a moment, Netero decided to use the Association's reputation to issue the exorcism commission.

The allure of money was insufficient, so he had to resort to 'connections' and 'favors'.

Having made the decision, Netero immediately instructed the accompanying association's members to prepare for this matter.

"Chairman, before the association issues the exorcism commission... can I share my personal opinion?"

The association's Nen Exorcist, who had finally calmed down, suddenly spoke up.

The association's members who were about to return to the airship to carry out Netero's orders, as well as Netero and Cheadle, couldn't help but look at the association's Nen Exorcist.

"Hoho."

Netero laughed and said: "No need to be so formal. When dealing with problems, one should always hear various perspectives and opinions. It's the style the Association has always advocated."

Hearing Netero's words, Cheadle, who was next to him, subconsciously lowered her eyelids.

She thought about Netero's whimsical decisions made in past meetings, completely disregarding the opinions of the Zodiac Twelve.

'What 'hear various perspectives and opinions'… In terms of priority, it could only be placed below Chairman's playfulness and preferences?"

…

The association's Nen Exorcist, who doesn't understand Netero as well as Cheadle, straightforwardly presented her viewpoint: "Chairman, personally... I think there is no need to purify this Nen Space."

"Oh?"

Netero raised an eyebrow at her words.

On the other hand, the others frowned slightly, unable to understand the viewpoint of the association's Nen Exorcist.

Facing everyone's inquiring gazes, the association's Nen Exorcist explained: "If what Cheadle said is true, then the real challenge we have to face is not to open the Nen Space, but dealing with the Post-Mortem Nen trapped within it."

"Regardless of whether we have complete confidence to eliminate the potential risks associated with this Post-Mortem Nen after opening the Nen Space, since this Nen Space has already confined this Post-Mortem Nen, there's no need for us to take unnecessary actions."

"It is true that allowing such intense Post-Mortem Nen to remain in the world is a threat that can't be ignored. However, this Nen Space... gives me the feeling of a sleeping lion. As long as we don't awaken it, it will continue to sleep quietly."

Speaking of this, the association's Nen Exorcist looked serious and said in a deep voice: "That's the basis of my viewpoint. Therefore, I suggest we can completely include this Nen Space in the management regulations of the Dark Continent. In this way, we won't have to take unnecessary risks."

"I have a question about the point you raised."

One of the accompanying association's members looked at the Nen Exorcist and asked calmly: "As long as we don't awaken it, it will continue to sleep quietly. Is this your speculation?"

"No."

The Nen Exorcist turned to the association's member who asked the question and said, "This is a conclusion I have drawn based on the experience I accumulated over decades of working in the industry. It's not just speculation."

"Understood."

The association's member who asked the question nodded solemnly.

Since the word she said had reached this point, there was no need to question further.

Cheadle frowned, but refrained from expressing her opinion.

While Netero just silently stroked his beard.

From his standpoint, there is no doubt that he trusts the judgment of the association's Nen Exorcist.

If this Nen space would consistently remain in a 'constant' state without external influences, then indeed, it could be treated as part of the Dark Continent, thus reducing the potential risks to zero.

But unfortunately—

"It's a good idea, but..."

Netero said with a sigh: "The client's request is for us to solve the problem, not just manage it."

Handling a problem could take various forms, but solving a problem meant addressing it at its root.

Besides, for a major nation, allowing the existence of any potential threat within its borders was unacceptable.

"…"

The association's Nen Exorcist nodded silently at Netero's words.

Cheadle, who had always remained silent, felt her tense nerves relax slightly when she heard this.

After all, using the Hunter Association's name to issue the commission would attract more and stronger Nen Exorcists.

It can't be that even more than multiple Nen Exorcists couldn't solve the problem, right?

If that's the case, then there is really nothing she can do.