No one else would be able to create an island specifically for players to play games like Ging Freecss did.
And much of the game's content was completely unconventional, even for someone like Luke, who lived in the 2020s.
In terms of both innovation and fun, it was a pinnacle of gaming.
He genuinely wanted to experience it deeply as a player.
But… from Ging Freecss's perspective as the developer, there were two things that ruined a game and cut its lifespan short: One is the endless stream of bugs, something Ging Freecss can confidently claim that will never appear in his game.
The other is cheats that disrupt the game's ecology and balance.
Even worse than bugs, they utterly ruined the player's gaming experience.
And without a doubt, in Ging Freecss's eyes, Luke, with his countless inventions and bizarre abilities, was the equivalent of a living, breathing cheat code!!
It's utterly unfair to other players.
And there's another crucial point…
"The name Greed Island was clearly something my companions and I just decided on..."
This time, he couldn't even blink: "How do you know?!!"
You know, he had wasted countless brain cells to come up with this name.
He even changed his companion's name to come up with such a fitting name.
Logically, they had just made a simple decision, but with Luke…
"Some things, once more than two people know..."
Luke smiled and said: "Then it's no longer a secret."
Ging Freecss: "..."
He couldn't help but scratch his head.
That made a lot of sense. But… He couldn't just be treated like an idiot, could he?!!
"Forget it, if you don't want to say, then don't."
Ging Freecss sighed.
"That's your choice. But once you get out of here, don't forget to contact that guy."
"I will."
Luke nodded. "But that will have to wait until I leave and buy a phone in the city first."
Ging Freecss: "...?"
"Don't you even have a cell phone right now?!"
"That's right..."
"Then how do you usually contact others?!"
Luke smiled but said nothing.
Ging Freecss: "... Using inventions again, huh?!"
Indeed, with the magical effects of Luke's ability, if there really were inventions that could communicate, it would be much more convenient than a cell phone.
That was something even Ging envied.
"Honestly, I'm really curious now, just how many of those bizarre gadgets do you actually have?"
Ging let out a long sigh, his tone somewhat sour.
"The nearest city from here is in the Ironwood Mountains, where transportation is well developed."
"It's quite prosperous, with good local culture too. You can head there, and while you're at it, buy yourself a phone."
Ging Freecss pointed out a suitable destination for Luke's next stop.
Hearing a familiar name, Luke glanced at him with a smile.
Ging's face was calm, like he was doing it all for Luke's good.
Well, strictly speaking, he wasn't lying.
"Okay, I understand."
Luke nodded. "But I spent quite a bit of money on the bombs earlier, so..."
He smiled and said: "I'm still short of money for travel expenses."
"You're still short of money?"
Ging Freecss was slightly surprised. "How much do you need?"
"Not much, just 5.8 billion Jenny..."
This bastard was teasing him again.
5.8 billion Jenny, that's the price he had tentatively set for Greed Island's gaming console.
And now Luke was poking fun at him with it.
"I don't have that much money."
Ging Freecss simply threw up his hands. "I've already spent all my money on ruin repairs."
"But 50,000 Jenny for a phone? That I can cover."
50,000 Jenny…
A little over 150 Jenny could buy a can of juice. So you can imagine the purchasing power of 50,000 Jenny…
"I don't believe you."
Luke didn't believe Ging Freecss's lies.
You have to remember, when Ging Freecss approached Beyond Netero's team, applying to join their group and become the team's second-in-command... Many members of the team were hostile to Ging Freecss.
Until… Ging activated his money power.
'No matter how much Beyond Netero paid to hire you, I'll give you double the price.'
And this wasn't just empty talk; it was an on-the-spot exchange.
One chinless man, desperate for medical expenses, told Ging: "If you only give me money, I'll recognize you as second-in-command."
And Ging, without hesitation, asked for his account number, pulled out his phone, and transferred the funds on the spot.
To Ging, it was truly a small matter.
"Um, Luke, if you're short on cash..."
Ginta genuinely believed him and kindly offered help: "I have some savings here, you can use that first..."
What a genuinely good guy.
Both Luke and Ging Freecss turned their eyes toward Ginta at the same time.
"Uh, what did I do now?!!"
Feeling their stares again, Ginta got nervous.
It felt like he couldn't keep up with their train of thought... which is a little overwhelming.
"Nothing."
Luke said softly.
It's just that Ginta, whose mind wasn't full of complex thoughts and was relatively simple-minded, felt a bit out of place next to Luke and King Freecss.
"It just so happens that my travel plans are pretty random right now, so I could definitely go to Ironwood Mountain..."
Luke had a clear vision: now was the time for him to integrate into this world and experience the laws that govern it.
And this was the perfect time.
Chrollo and the others were still growing and developing, giving him the perfect window to travel.
As the brigade matured, they would begin to practice Meteor City's external principles.
And as they began to walk the world, in Uvogin's words, they were becoming the world's greatest villains.
For now, it was the best of times.
"I don't need money or anything like that. Just give me a professional hunter's map when the time comes."
Luke waved at Ginta.
Because professional hunters are backed by the Hunter Association, the privileges they enjoyed were substantial.
This includes high-standard, high-privilege maps.
The information marked on professional hunter maps is extensive and vast, completely different from ordinary maps.
Although Luke isn't a professional hunter yet, Ginta is.
So by borrowing Ginta's hand, Luke could indirectly gain access to some hunter privileges in advance.
This professional hunter map is just the beginning.
"No problem!"
Ginta naturally nodded in agreement.
Not only did he give Luke a map, but he also gave him his contact information, so they could get in touch once he got a new phone.
In fact, even without a phone, just using those videophone inventions would be enough.
It allows communication with Ginta.
However, Luke mostly used those inventions to stay in contact with the people over in Meteor City.
As for friends outside, like Ginta, a phone was still the better choice.
It's a necessity that's gradually becoming available.
After another conversation with Ginta, Luke decided to leave on his own.
Well, Ging will stay here to study the Two-headed Wolf.
Ginta will also be taking the tall, lanky man, now hairless, back to the Hunter Association to report.
Although Ginta was reluctant to leave, Luke told him that all good things must come to an end.
This separation was for a better meeting next time.
And he had to focus on the mission first, not letting personal feelings interfere with official business.
Thus, Ginta, despite his reluctance, could only wave goodbye to Luke with tears in his eyes.
But before Luke left…
"Wait a moment."
Ging Freecss suddenly spoke, calling out to Luke.
"What?"
Luke turned around: "Don't tell me you can't bear to part with me?"
"That's absolutely impossible."
Ging Freecss shook his head decisively, though he hesitated for a moment.
He seemed to think that what he was about to say might be a bit too much.
Or perhaps... A bit too shameless.
"What's going on?"
Seeing Ging Freecss's expression, Luke was genuinely curious.
"Ahem."
Ging Freecss coughed lightly. "You can leave, but..."
Ging Freecss paused. "The food has to stay!"
He pointed at the opened shells of the black coconuts fruit nearby.
"I want to try some."
Luke: "...?"
Well, as it turned out, even Ging Freecss could be swayed by food when hungry.
In fact, after being awakened by the explosion, Ging Freecss naturally noticed the consumed black coconut fruits.
Or to be more precise, while he was thinking, his body had already received the information about this kind of food.
It was also transmitted to his brain, but it was suppressed by his thoughts about the Two-headed Wolf.
After waking up, the thought faded, and the instinct for food took over.
First of all, the food Luke brought out was indeed very fragrant, so fragrant that Ging Freecss, who had also not eaten for a long time, felt a little bit hungry and wanted to eat…
Secondly, that food... It was clearly conjured from Luke's Nen ability.
Food provided by Luke's Nen ability… Ging Freecss was genuinely curious.
Intrigued by the taste, but also by the origin of this food.
Especially when the Plant Re-modeler was injected right in front of him, and a black coconut fruit appeared in a matter of seconds.
It was both astonishing and baffling.
"So food can actually be produced like this?"
After opening the black coconut fruit, the overflowing food inside made Ging Freecss ponder again.
"It doesn't look like normal plant development at all, but... This is Luke's invention, isn't it?"
Ging Freecss, unfazed by the heat, scooped up a mouthful of the broth-soaked mapo tofu rice and shoved it into his mouth.
"Fragrant, numbing, spicy, crispy, fresh, and tender... Hmm, a completely different flavor from anything I've ever had..."
Ging Freecss nodded, then scooped up another mouthful and shoved it into his mouth.
"This tastes really good. It's probably a new cooking method... If those Gourmet Hunters knew about it, they'd probably be drooling too..."
Ging Freecss's eating suddenly paused.
He turned silently and saw Ginta, who was already looking at him with a fiery look.
Well, Ginta wasn't a foodie, but he was certainly a voracious eater.
"Don't look at me like that..."
Ging Freecss cautiously put away the food in his hand and leaned to the side.
"All this food is mine, don't even think about it."
He was extremely protective of his food. "No matter how many times you look at me like that, I won't give you a single bite."
Ginta: "Ahh!!"
Ginta sighed dejectedly. If Luke were still here, he definitely wouldn't have let him sit there drooling.
Whenever there was food, Luke always made sure he got his share.
Still, Ginta could understand.
For Ging Freecss to get such a meal from Luke, he must have made some kind of deal with him.
And now he was already sitting there eating mapo tofu rice.
Either way, Luke hadn't lost out.
"... Who knows when I'll see Luke again…"
Ginta gazed in the direction Luke had gone, already missing him.
Meanwhile, Luke had already set out on his way to Ironwood Mountain.
"This trip was definitely worth it!!"
Walking down the shaded path, Luke counted up the gains from his time in the Daragas Forest Wildlife Park and smiled.
First, he had befriended Ginta, one of the future Zodiac Twelves, and built a solid bond with him.
Second, he had met Ging Freecss, gaining entry into the circle of top professional hunters.
Both of these were extremely beneficial to his future explorations and journeys.
"Even though there was that little interlude with the Kute Gang of Thieves... And even if Ging Freecss and Ginta report the truth, drawing the Hunter Association and Chairman Netero's attention to me..."
"This is still within my tolerance, and Chairman Netero is, after all, one of the rare positive figures in the world."
"That mischievous old man is actually quite interesting and in most situations, he's pretty reasonable too."
"Compared to the gains from this trip to the Daragas Forest Wildlife Park, these are nothing."
"Not to mention that before leaving, I even negotiated a good deal because Ging Freecss wanted my invented food."
"Looking at it this way, no matter if others lost out or not, for me it was pure profit."
"And honestly, neither Ginta nor Ging Freecss lost anything either."
Ginta successfully completed his mission to protect the Two-headed Wolves, fended off poachers, and even managed to capture a poacher alive to bring back.
And Ging Freecss, with his help, gained a clearer approach to solving the Two-headed Wolves' reproduction problem, shortening the time it would normally take.
On top of that, he got acquainted with Luke, an inventor, and pulled him into his circle of friends.
In the future, whenever he needs, he can collaborate with Luke, gaining himself a reliable partner.
It could be said that both Ginta and Ging Freecss benefited greatly.
This was truly a win-win situation.
Not that nonsense, I win twice, kind of win-win.