What About Me?

Originally, Mr. Beans had received the news that Chairman Netero had returned to the Hunter Association, completely unharmed and looking just like his usual self.

This made Mr. Beans sigh in relief, and the tension he had been holding in his heart finally eased.

Just as he happily walked out of his office to welcome Chairman Netero's safe return, he was immediately hit with a bombshell from Netero himself.

Netero, on his own initiative, announced that he was resigning from the position of Chairman of the Hunter Association and would no longer hold any position. 

Furthermore, he said it in such a grand and confident manner, as if it were a natural and self-evident thing…

This left Mr. Beans' entire body and mind frozen, almost turning into a lump of mush.

The heart that had just relaxed suddenly tensed up again.

"Why is this happening, Chairman?!" Mr. Beans' brain, clearly unable to process the news quickly, stammered.

"Is this a joke, like the ones you used to make?!"

As he spoke, he forced a few awkward chuckles, trying to suppress his inner panic. "This really isn't funny at all."

"I know it's not funny."

Netero said while stroking his beard, his face slowly losing the smile.

"That's why I'm not joking with you."

He looked directly at Mr. Beans, gazing straight into his eyes.

"You should be able to tell from my expression right now..."

Netero was dead serious, as he explained. "I'm speaking very seriously."

Mr. Beans: "..."

Yes, Netero was indeed serious, but...

Thud!

Mr. Beans' heart, which had just calmed down, was now crushed again.

"Why is this happening..."

Mr. Beans clutched his face in despair while murmuring almost inaudibly. 

Heaven knows how many files and tasks he had handled as the main secretary of the Hunter Association's Chairman's office while Netero was out battling and exterminating the Chimera Ants. 

There were also many critical tasks that had to be completed after Netero's return for final approval. 

Mr. Beans had painstakingly organized these tasks, and some were finally completed.

He was just about to report to Netero when… he was hit with the result of Netero's decision to resign without any notice.

Who could tolerate this?

"You're quitting, but what about me?"

"What about all the work I've done during this time?!"

This felt like a complete disrespect for his hard work as if everything he had done was now in vain.

He had been preparing to team up with Netero to carry out a plan, fix the internal issues of the Hunter Association, and maybe even carry out a purge. 

That would have been the perfect opportunity.

But now, just as he was ready to take action, Netero was pulling back to resign…

"Just when we were preparing to fight, why are you quitting first?!"

Mr. Beans could only feel exhaustion and deep helplessness.

However, Netero completely ignored Mr. Beans' miserable look and instead continued to emphasize: "Do you know what processes and procedures are needed for me to resign as Chairman?"

He spoke casually, diving straight into the topic.

"I'm already here now. It's not easy for me to come back here to handle the formalities.

Mr. Beans: "..."

"Chairman, can't you just not resign?"

Despite knowing the hope was slim, Mr. Beans made one last attempt.

He struggled to say: "The Hunter Association really needs you right now!"

"Mm, I know."

Netero chuckled. "That's exactly why I'm leaving now. If I wait any longer, I won't be able to leave."

Mr. Beans: "..."

So you're avoiding responsibility this way? Is this really okay?

"You should be grateful that I'm willing to come back and handle the paperwork."

Netero continued while stroking his beard as if it were perfectly natural. "If I didn't want to, I would have just had Lan report my death. That would have been more straightforward."

Then he smiled at Mr. Beans.

"I came back just to see you and to say a proper goodbye."

"Chairman..."

Mr. Beans, who had previously been filled with despair and helplessness, was now deeply moved and saddened by Netero's words.

They had worked together for many years, and their bond had long transcended that of ordinary colleagues.

In fact, their relationship was more like family, stronger than even that of Netero and his son.

"Well, since I have supported your work so much and I came back..."

Just as the atmosphere was getting more and more emotional, Netero suddenly changed the subject with a smile.

"Then, after I resign from the Hunter Association, this should be considered retirement, right?"

"Don't forget to give me my pension! Hohoho!"

Mr. Beans: "..."

The main reason for your return certainly wasn't for the pension, right?

But no matter what, Netero's resignation seemed to be a done deal.

Mr. Beans knew that once Netero made a decision, it would be impossible for him to change his mind.

With a sigh, he could only lead Netero away to complete the resignation process.

However, this process wasn't going to go smoothly.

After all, the news of Netero's safe return to the Hunter Association was not something only Mr. Beans could know.

"You must be Lan and Gon, right?"

Meanwhile, a young man with golden hair and a gentle smile on his face was beginning his own set of actions…

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