NOVEL NEXT Chapter 43: Chapter 43 Stargazing
The Nen Exorcism count given by Perception has been used up by Moses.
However, the knowledge related to Nen Exorcism has already become a part of Moses's cognition.
So the moment he touched the bead, he sensed that the bead left by Rat Jewel was not a Post-Mortem item, which also explained a certain fact.
Hawk is still alive.
And the other life forms in the covered area should be the same as Hawk.
The reason for this phenomenon is definitely not created by the Libra, but the curtain of stars that covers the entire area.
That was Post-Mortem Nen left by Elena, and it is also the only reasonable explanation at the moment.
That's why Moses wanted to learn more about Elena from Cheadle.
'If there is still a chance to save Hawk...'
Moses held the beads tightly.
No matter how unconventional Hawk is.
In the over a year since he crossed over, from the initial confusion to now completely blending into this world, it all depends on Hawk's careful care.
It was also Hawk who gave him a carefree and stable environment, enabling him to take the most stable first step into this world.
After more than a year of interaction, Moses, who has received part of his predecessor's memories, always calls Hawk by his name, but he had long regarded Hawk as family in his heart.
'Nen Exorcism count…'
Moses muttered to himself in his heart.
'If I want to break through this Nen Space and investigate the situation inside, I would need at least two Nen Exorcism count.'
'One to open the Nen Space, and the other to deal with the threat from the Libra.'
'But…'
'Apart from the conditions for obtaining the Nen Exorcism count due to outstanding appearance, what level of highlight moments is required to once again receive the favor of Perception?'
'The most important question is that it is impossible to confirm whether I can still get the Nen Exorcism count from the Perception in the future...'
'No…'
'I don't necessarily need to rely on the Nen Exorcism count given by Perception. With enough money and connections, I can hire a Nen Exorcist to break the Nen Space and also takes care of the Libra.'
'If one Nen Exorcist is not enough, then I'll just hire two or three.'
Moses's thinking is not limited to the Nen Exorcism count that is full of unknowns, as he also thought of those Nen Exorcists with outstanding abilities.
As long as he can hire them, there is no need to place all hopes on Nen Exorcism count.
Looking at Moses, who suddenly fell silent, Cheadle slowly calmed down, and then, she said calmly: "Moses, I will tell you everything you want to know later. But now, I need you to leave this place first."
"Huh?"
Moses came back from his sense, and looked at Cheadle in confusion.
He didn't understand why Cheadle wanted him to leave now.
Facing Moses's questioning gaze, Cheadle did not immediately explain.
She took out a palm-sized notebook, wrote down an address and a name with a phone number on one of the pages, then tore it off, and handed it to Moses along with all the cash she carried.
"Go to this address and find a person named Lisha. She will explain to you the reason."
"I refuse."
Moses did not accept the note handed by Cheadle.
He suddenly thought -
The curtain that covers the entire area and the extremely dangerous "Libra" within the curtain, are both huge threats that cannot be ignored.
In order to properly deal with this threat, the Hunter Association must ultimately take over.
If this speculation is true, then maybe he doesn't need to do anything. To solve the threat, the Hunter Association will naturally help him break through the Nen Space.
With this kind speculation, how can he easily leave.
He has to wait here for a result.
"Moses, please believe me…"
Hanging the note in front of Moses, Cheadle said earnestly: "Believe in my approach and my arrangements."
"..."
Moses fell silent for a moment.
He still did not take the note, but said everything in his mind: "Cheadle, for threats of this scale, local authorities won't just sit idly. So, I want to wait here..."
"Yes, as you think, in order to eliminate the potential risks and threats, local agencies will most likely commission the Hunter Association, and it might even alert the international organizations specialized in dealing with such phenomenon."
Cheadle sighed softly, her tone carrying a hint of helplessness.
Moses furrowed his eyebrows slightly and spoke solemnly: "In that case, what urgent reason do you have for wanting me to leave?"
"That's the problem."
Cheadle stared into Moses's light blue eyes, "The existence that will be regarded as a potential threat is not only Elena's Nen Space and the Libra trapped inside. It also includes... you who have died once."
"What do you mean?"
Moses's eyes narrowed slightly.
Cheadle took a deep breath, not explaining but speaking earnestly: "Find Lisha, she will explain everything to you."
She repeated the words she had said earlier and pushed the note and cash forward again.
"…"
Moses still didn't take the note and cash, maintaining eye contact with Cheadle in silence.
From Cheadle's eyes, he could read persistence. He couldn't help but exhale lightly, took the note and cash into his hand, and immediately asked a question.
"What is Elena's ability?"
"A Conjuration ability that is more space-oriented and can only be used as Nen Exorcism. Elena named this ability "Stargazing"."
Cheadle breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Moses taking the note, and straightforwardly explained Elena's ability that Moses inquired about.
"Elena loves gazing at the night sky full of stars. She believes that the stars always move extremely slowly, giving the impression that time becomes very slow. So, she incorporated this perception into the principles of her ability, creating Stargazing— a spatial-type ability specifically designed to contain and elevate Nen. According to her... well."
Halfway through the explanation, Cheadle seemed to recall something and suddenly stopped.
Although Cheadle didn't finish her words, Moses had already understood the effects of Elena's ability.
He looked down at the bead in his hand and said softly: "Just as I thought."
As he said that, he decisively turned around and left.
"Cheadle, Hawk is still alive."
While taking steps forward, Moses left behind these words.
Cheadle snapped back to reality, and by the time she came back to her sense, she found that Moses had already walked quite a distance.
"Moses, don't reveal your identity to anyone!"
She reminded aloud, and then saw Moses's figure disappearing into the night.
After tens of seconds, Cheadle withdrew her gaze and turned to look at the curtain of stars frozen in time.
"Is time stagnant..."
She murmured softly.
When mentioning Nen Exorcism, she suddenly remembered another thing. She immediately took out her phone and dialed Eriselle's number.
However, she couldn't get through.
Obviously, Eriselle, who had done his best to help Hawk and Moses exorcise the Post-Mortem Nen, was also trapped in the Stargazing space.
When Hawk made his decision back then, he probably have considered Eriselle's situation and the possibility of it affecting the surrounding residents.
But as a father, he still made his decision.
Cheadle felt guilty about Eriselle's situation, but she was also silently grateful for Eriselle's efforts. At the same time, she was also willing to believe that not only Hawk, but also Eriselle would be fine.
Afterward…
Cheadle dialed another number.
This time, she has to report the matter to the association.