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Chi chi chi....

Paula's rapier moved with blinding speed, difficult for the eye to follow.

But Ethan's gaze remained unflustered, and his right arm vanished in a blitz of speed, moving faster than the eye could see, launching a lightning-fast counterattack.

In mere moments, dozens of collisions occurred.

Ethan not only perfectly blocked Paula's slashes, but his formidable power and defense shattered the rapier inch by inch, leaving not a scratch on him.

Bang bang bang...

Ultimately, Paula met the same fate as Jason and Manda—or perhaps even worse.

As her rapier disintegrated, Ethan's fists rained down like machine gun fire, sending her body flying, exploding into fragments that scattered across the ground.

Blood and flesh splattered across the scorched earth.

With Paula defeated, Ethan retracted his fist.

"The power of the 'Lifeline Meridian' move truly exceeds my expectations. A top-tier Nen user, even an Enhancer, can barely withstand a single exchange."

After dispatching his three foes, Ethan looked down at his right arm, feeling the immense power welling from it.

This battle marked the first real-world application of the 'Lifeline Meridian,' a technique he had developed.

While Gina's strength previously hadn't warranted its use, this encounter verified its efficacy in battle.

The 'Lifeline Meridian' move satisfied Ethan's expectations.

However, the technique was still in its infancy. Constructing the thread meridians in his right arm was just the beginning—true mastery required extending them throughout his body.

Fortunately, the initial success paved the way forward.

With the thread meridian established in his right arm, Ethan had unlocked the secret, needing only to methodically construct the thread meridians across the rest of his body.

"It's time to check on Lisa and Mia."

Releasing the 'Lifeline·Meridians,' Ethan's thread meridians dispersed, and the silver lines on his arm vanished.

Activating his thread wings, Ethan unfurled silver-white wings from his back, ascending into the air to return to the scene of the earlier battle.

Bodies littered the charred earth and ruins, marked by fire's passage.

Some were burned to a crisp, while others lay riddled with bullet holes, missing limbs.

Upon Ethan's return, Lisa and Mia's battle was nearing its end.

The remaining Nen users, injured by Ethan's initial fiery assault, were outmatched by Lisa and Mia's superior strength.

Whether through Lisa's Gatling gun, firing real Nen bullets, or Mia's mysterious attacks via the Gate Fruit, their efficiency in dispatching foes was unparalleled.

"Run away!"

With only a few adversaries left, some attempted to flee amidst Lisa and Mia's efficient onslaught.

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But before escape was possible, a round door opened at an enemy's feet, a pair of hands emerging to seize a leg.

Poof!

A Mitsubishi military spike emerged, precisely striking the throat, delivering a swift, fatal blow.

Elsewhere, Lisa, emerging from the Gate Fruit space, wielded her Gatling gun, unleashing a torrent of bullets.

The relentless storm of real Nen bullets kept the enemies on the defensive, their Nen barriers shattered repeatedly, resulting in grievous wounds.

With the battle firmly under Lisa and Mia's control, Ethan descended from the sky.

Dispelling his thread wings, Ethan refrained from joining the fray, focusing instead on surveying the battleground and assessing their gains.

[Sin Buster 2] 53/100!

[Crime Busters 3] 5/50!

"Lisa and Mia didn't let anyone escape," Ethan mused with a smile.

During their reconnaissance in the Gate Fruit space, they had assessed the enemy's numbers and identified the criminals present.

Vivian's team comprised formidable adversaries, including numerous B-level and A-level criminals.

The progress in achievement completion matched the number of B-level and A-level criminals identified earlier.

Clearly, Lisa and Mia strategically prioritized eliminating these targets during their assault.

"Ah!!!"

A scream echoed, abruptly silenced by gunfire.

While Ethan evaluated their achievements, Lisa and Mia eliminated the remaining foes.

With all enemies neutralized, Lisa released her Gatling gun, and Mia stepped from the Gate Fruit space.

Spotting Ethan, the two women hurried over.

"Great job. I thought I'd have to step in," Ethan said, smiling as he hugged them both.

"Because we feared you'd intervene, we hurried to finish the job!" Lisa retorted playfully.

Mia chuckled, covering her mouth, "Exactly, we couldn't let you steal the spotlight."

"Hey, I only support you, never interfere," Ethan replied with a mock-serious tone.

"If we say you do, you do."

Lisa playfully punched Ethan's chest before turning serious, "By the way, what happened with the three you distracted? Did any escape?"

"Of course not, all were dealt with. Don't you trust my skills?" Ethan teased, pulling Lisa close for a peck on the cheek.

"We should leave. I've detected more people gathering nearby," Mia cautioned.

She had deployed scouts to monitor their surroundings during the battle.

"Then let's rely on our lovely Mia to lead our retreat!"

Acknowledging Mia's warning, Ethan tightened his hold on her, planting a light kiss before preparing for their exit

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