Starting as an inventor from Hunter x Hunter

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Uvogin subconsciously clenched his fist, but then looked at Mog, who had a calm expression in front of him.

After thinking about it, he decided to press his hands firmly onto his thighs.

Mog was able to cover his face with one hand just now, which really made Uvogin dare not have any rash thoughts.

Besides, Mog had just treated them to a delicious meal of sticky rice cakes.

Now, just because they covet the unique power and methods someone else possesses, they're going to turn their backs on them and ruthlessly attack them...

Uvogin felt that such an action was truly a bit too beastly.

Although in this Meteor City, values ​​such as morality are basically non-existent.

However, Uvogin at this point is not like he later became, having experienced the trauma of the Salazar incident and becoming a villainous, thieving member of the Phantom Troupe.

He is currently only a thirteen-year-old boy.

I'm more impulsive when I do things, but at the same time, I'm also more pure in my heart.

"So what will it take for you to tell us?"

As Uvogin grinned, Machi suddenly spoke up and asked a question.

"Since you've already explained it to us, strictly speaking, it's not something that can't be said, is it?"

Although Machi is younger now, she is only ten years old.

However, when it comes to seeing through the essence of things, she completely surpasses Uvogin.

"If we exclude the fact that we cannot tell people who do not know about this power, the main reason you are not telling us is probably due to your own personal reasons."

"If you didn't want to tell us from the beginning, then you would have avoided our sight or used other means to cover it up when you first started making the sticky rice cake."

"But you didn't do that. Instead, you let us know that such a power exists."

"But when we asked you, you said you had no comment..."

March looked up and stared at Mog: "So, it's because we didn't pay enough price or make enough sacrifices?"

"Um~~~"

Mog also hesitated for two seconds before looking at Uvogin:

"Now I understand why you've been able to survive in Meteor City for so long."

"It seems it's not just because of his muscles."

Mog's gaze returned to Machi, and he remarked meaningfully.

Uvogin: "??!"

What kind of talk is this?!

It feels like they're saying they survived entirely thanks to Machi?!

Just as Uvogin's face began to darken, Mogg nodded to Machi.

"That's right. In this world, you have to pay a price and conditions to get anything."

"Even the power itself is the same."

Machi may not know everything about Nen abilities, but all she needs to know is that to make a living in Meteor City, anything she wants to gain requires a price.

Struggle, robbery, and fighting...

They were already used to it, so Maggie wasn't surprised by Mog's request.

This is simply their daily life; in Meteor City, there is no such thing as a free lunch.

Therefore, Machi was able to realize it immediately.

As for Uvogin...

"Didn't you offer us sticky rice cakes before...?"

Uvogin muttered to himself, "Then just tell us directly, like with the sticky rice cake..."

"Didn't you all work for me before you ate the sticky rice cake?"

Mog glanced sideways at the guy who hadn't quite caught up in the moment.

"It seems so... Okay, then tell me, what else do you need us to do this time?"

Uvogin thought for a moment, then, too lazy to think any further, simply and bluntly replied.

"Actually, it's very simple~~~"

Mog looked at the two people's gazes and a slow smile crept onto his lips:

"You can just beg me."

"...???"

Uvogin tilted his head to the side, and a series of question marks appeared on the top of his head.

Machi stared at Mog and realized that he wasn't joking; instead, he seemed thoughtful.

"Does he have a strange fetish that makes others want to beg him?"

"Or rather, do you want to gain a sense of control by having others beg him, thus satisfying your own desire for control..."

"This is also a perverted practice... Sure enough, there are people like this in Meteor City~~~"

Machi was deep in thought, while Uvogin stared at Mog for a moment.

"Are you kidding me?!"

Chapter 010 Kuroro

Uvogin was a person with a very strong sense of self-esteem.

Even though they are only teenagers, such temperaments and personalities have already formed in Meteor City.

Moreover, it is precisely at this age that such personality traits and the desire to save face are even stronger.

Therefore, when Uvogin heard that Mog wanted him to beg him, he immediately refused.

"Are you kidding me?!"

Uvogin suddenly sprang up from the ground.

"If you ask me to kill someone for you, or take something from me, or do something else for you."

"Well, for the sake of delicious food, I'll accept it!!"

“But~!!”

Uvogin's face twisted in a grimace. "You want me to abandon my dignity and beg you in a groveling manner?!"

Stop dreaming!

Uvogin clenched his fists, making a crisp cracking sound:

"I'm telling you, I'll never be able to eat such delicious sticky rice cakes or similar foods again."

"Even if I starve to death, even if I die out there, I will never come back to beg you!!!"

Uvogin's voice was filled with unwavering determination and resolve.

However, these words, when heard by Mog, sounded like…

Why does this sound so familiar?

And the guy who said those words, in the end...

"Let's go, Machi!!"

Uvogin, fuming, grabbed Machi and dragged her straight toward Mog's door.

However, just as he was about to push the door open and leave, Uvogin paused for a moment:

"The sticky rice cakes you gave us can be considered a form of hospitality."

"They have such precious food in Meteor City, and they even brought it out specifically for us to eat."

"Whatever your purpose may be, at least we did get to eat it."

"If you ever encounter any trouble in the future that you can't resolve, feel free to come to me for help!"

"My Uncle Wojin would never say 'no'!!"

Bang~! !

After saying that, he pushed open the door and pulled Machi, who was still silent, away.

Well, Mog had just told Uvogin to come and beg him, and in the blink of an eye, Uvogin retorted by saying the same thing to Mog, telling him to come and beg too!

It just goes to show that they're still young, with that competitive spirit...

"That also fits the personality of an Enhancement-type character quite well."

Mog smiled and shook his head.

However, there's no rush for this.

Living in Meteor City, Mog has plenty of opportunities, and... time.

"After all, it's only 1983. The Phantom Troupe members are still just kids. No rush, take it slow~~~"

You can't rush things.

To be honest, Mog is also inexplicably craving Mapo Tofu with a bowl of rice lately~~~

"Once my abilities reach another level, I'll have bread, and I'll have Mapo Tofu too..."

Thinking of this, Mog slowly closed his eyes again.

Its entire body began to slowly shimmer with the glow of energy and mental power.

Mog has experienced the benefits and effects of this Nen ability in "The Inventor".

However, he also truly felt the drain on his mental energy and vital energy.

This cheat system is powerful and impressive, but its mana consumption is also terrifying, that's for sure.

Mog is currently figuring out how to minimize his energy expenditure on inventions.

The best way to mitigate this is simply to utilize constraints and vows, adding more conditions based on the user's abilities.