Conrad, Mizaistom, Kanzai, and Botobai remained inside the room.
At that moment, Botobai was the first to speak.
"As Chairman Netero said, we cannot provide you with many details."
"However, there are a few things that may help you."
Conrad remained silent and simply looked into Botobai's eyes.
Botobai continued.
"Lamor Angenia is a Nen user. As far as we know, he has access to influential figures within Meteor City."
"As for the moral reasons behind why he is marked for death, there are many."
"I'm not going to waste time listing them."
"I'll only say this. Lamor is directly connected to nearly every form of corruption inside Meteor City and much of what spreads beyond it."
"He's either a transmuter or a conjurer."
"If you decide to pursue him, you'll eventually discover the details that we can't share."
"If you learn them yourself, there won't be any issues."
Conrad nodded.
Botobai rose from his seat. Kanzai stood up as well.
"Mizaistom will explain the reward and the specifics of the mission."
The two Zodiacs left the room.
Conrad closed his eyes and let out a small breath.
"At least I didn't have to use the Ancient Script papers."
Mizaistom stood and began speaking.
"The only objective is Lamor's death."
"There is no need to capture him alive or deal with any additional requirements."
"The target simply needs to be eliminated."
Conrad thought for a moment before asking,
"If killing him is the goal, why choose me?"
"I'm sure you have access to groups like the Zoldyck Family."
Mizaistom remained silent for several seconds before answering.
"According to procedure, the authority to eliminate Lamor belongs to you."
"There are two reasons for that."
"First, Meteor City strongly opposes Lamor's death."
"If a Hunter carries out the operation, the matter becomes official. In that case, Meteor City is less likely to take direct action."
"Second, hiring an outside force such as the Zoldyck family creates complications involving the details we are unable to discuss."
"Because of that, the mission must be handled by a sufficiently capable Hunter."
Conrad considered the explanation.
"The way you've presented this situation makes it sound like I don't have the luxury of refusing."
Mizaistom paused and walked a few steps before replying.
"If you refuse, you could lose your hunter license."
"Normally, such a condition would never be imposed."
"However, the nature of this mission is different."
"One of Chairman Netero's authorities is the ability to revoke a Hunter License if a Hunter refuses a direct order."
"Of course, nobody can force you to comply, nor can you be imprisoned over it."
Conrad thought quietly.
"They're playing a very different game than I expected."
"Still, I have time."
"And visiting Meteor City wouldn't be a bad idea."
Mizaistom continued.
"If you successfully complete this mission, the Hunter Association will grant you seven acres of developed land in an important district of Yorknew City."
"The property is valued at fifty billion, Jenny."
"It's fully zoned and located in a secure area."
"You can build a hotel on it."
"You can leave it empty."
"That's entirely your decision."
Under normal circumstances, Conrad would have considered fifty billion Jenny a huge reward.
However, his current situation was different.
Between his investments and the money acquired from various mafia organizations, he was already earning several billion yen every month.
More importantly, he was certain that fifty billion Jenny was actually a low payment considering the way the target had been presented.
If given a choice, he would rather attack ten mafia families and seize their resources than hunt a dangerous and mysterious Nen user.
"What do you think?" Mizaistom asked.
Conrad smiled.
"I'll accept."
"But I don't want fifty billion, Jenny."
"I want seventy-five billion."
"That's my only condition."
"Pass the request to Netero."
"If he agrees, let me know."
"If not, I'm prepared to surrender my hunter license."
After saying those words, Conrad stood up and left the room.
When the door closed behind him, Mizaistom remained frozen in place.
For several seconds, he simply stared at the empty doorway.
One hour later, inside Netero's office, Botobai, Kanzai, and Mizaistom sat across from the chairman.
After thinking for a while, Botobai finally asked the question on his mind.
"Chairman Netero, what are your thoughts on Conrad's statements?"
Netero let out a quiet laugh.
"Completely false."
"He realized there is a Nen ability attached to the hunter license."
"But because he doesn't want to become an enemy of the Hunter Association, he pretended to have discovered only a small part of the truth and acted mildly bothered by it."
Mizaistom's eyes widened.
He swallowed.
"If Chairman Netero is interpreting it that way..."
"Then either the information Elena provided was false..."
"Or Conrad possesses some kind of Nen ability capable of deceiving even Elena."
Kanzai clenched his fist and spoke.
"I don't trust Conrad at all."
"If he knows the secret, he should be eliminated."
Netero smiled.
"No."
"If he learns more about the secret in the future, he'll eventually understand why it exists."
"The fact that he came here at all proves the situation isn't out of control."
"For now, let him believe that we don't know what he knows."
"From a certain perspective, he's right."
"We're the ones in the wrong."
"If he becomes angry and wants revenge, he has every right to feel that way."
Netero's smile disappeared.
He poured himself a glass of wine.
"Of course, if he exercises that right, then we have the right to respond."
"If it reaches that point, there would be nothing wrong with hunting him down, even if he remains a hunter."
Botobai and Kanzai nodded.
Mizaistom remained thoughtful before asking another question.
"What do you think about Conrad demanding seventy-five billion, Jenny?"
Netero smiled again.
"That is natural as well."
"He's simply asking for what he believes his work is worth."
"Tell him I accept."
"Transfer twenty-five billion, Jenny, immediately."
"After the mission is completed, send the remaining fifty billion."
Mizaistom nodded.
With a small gesture from Netero, everyone except the chairman left the office.
The meeting ended, and each of them returned to their own responsibilities.