The Strongest Assassin of the Zoldyck Family!

A bounty notice quickly spread across Yorknew City: 

**"Wanted: Members of the Gorteau Thieves."** 

**"Reward: 3 billion Jenny per member."** 

Ron opened his laptop and reviewed the list of names provided. 

There were no detailed images, only names: 

- Brad 

- Hughes 

- Sally 

Ron glanced over at the unconscious blonde-haired girl lying on the carpet. 

"If I'm not mistaken, she's Sally," he mused. "A Conjurer, likely specializing in long-range sniping." 

Initially, Ron hadn't intended to get involved. However, when Lizard intercepted him at the auction, leaving wasn't an option. 

Having already engaged in the conflict, Ron decided to take the blonde girl with him—not only because she had witnessed his abilities, but also because her skills intrigued him. 

A reliable long-range attacker was something Ron lacked, and Sally's abilities seemed to fit that niche perfectly. 

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A rustling sound broke the silence. 

The blonde-haired girl slowly opened her eyes, her gaze dazed as she looked around the room. 

"You're awake?" Ron asked. 

Hearing his voice, Sally turned to him. Her expression shifted to confusion, then surprise. 

"Father?" 

Ron: "???" 

This was the last reaction Ron had expected. 

"When did I become a father?" he muttered to himself. "I'm barely in my teens, and she's clearly older than me—about the same age as Shizuku, if I had to guess." 

Ron studied her closely. It didn't seem like she was faking. Her words felt instinctive, as if they came from some kind of mental trauma. 

The only explanation was that the attack had affected her memory, potentially causing both amnesia and psychological issues. 

"I'm not your father," Ron corrected her. "I'm Ron, your… friend. Do you remember anything at all?" 

Sally frowned, struggling to recall. After a while, she shook her head in defeat. 

"I can't remember anything. Can you tell me who I am?" 

Ron paused briefly before speaking. 

"You're Lisa," he said. "An orphan. I don't know much about your background, but we met near Heaven's Arena. Back then, you were scavenging for food in a trash can." 

"I treated you to half a fried chicken." 

"Since then, we've been friends. Thanks to my help, your life improved a lot. You came to Yorknew City with me to attend the auction." 

Sally's mouth fell open slightly. 

"I was that pitiful?" 

From Ron's description, she could picture herself as a lonely girl digging through trash to survive. The thought made her feel both grateful and desolate. 

"Ron, thank you. I'm so sorry—I've forgotten something so important. I'll make sure to remember this time." 

Ron nodded slightly. "It's okay. We're friends." 

"Friends," Sally echoed, her tone warm. 

"What's the plan now?" Sally asked. 

"We'll continue attending the auction," Ron replied. "But you should stay here at the hotel. The auction became chaotic yesterday when someone attacked it, and you were hit on the head during the commotion. That's likely why you've lost your memory." 

"It's not your fault. Just rest here while I take care of the auction." 

Sally hesitated. "But the auction seems dangerous. Are you sure you want to go?" 

"I'll be fine," Ron assured her with a faint smile. "I'm strong. There's something I need from the auction, so I have to attend. Don't worry—I won't let anything happen to me." 

"Alright," Sally said reluctantly. 

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The next day, the auction resumed as scheduled. 

The attackers from the Republic Gorteau were too weak to pose any real threat to the mafia. Of the four intruders, only Sally survived—thanks to Ron taking her away. The other three were killed by mafia operatives. 

The bounties issued by the mafia targeted the remaining, unidentified members of the Gorteau Thieves. 

"Ron, are you okay?" 

At the auction's entrance, Morena waited anxiously. Upon seeing Ron, she ran over, her face full of worry. 

"I'm fine. I left the venue early," Ron replied. 

"That's a relief. I can't believe something like that happened—it was terrifying," Morena admitted. 

Despite growing up in the Hei-Ly Family, a notorious mafia group, Morena had rarely experienced true danger. This incident was the most intense she'd ever faced. 

The rest of the auction went smoothly without further disturbances. 

Ron noticed the world mafia conducting a thorough search across Yorknew City for Gorteau members. 

Sally, however, remained undiscovered. Even her former companions had no idea where she was. 

Thanks to Chii's abilities, Ron had hidden her perfectly. The hotel's security footage showed nothing, and even the most discreet surveillance devices revealed no trace. Only Chii had access to the hidden cameras monitoring Sally's condition. 

After several days of observation, Ron confirmed that Sally wasn't pretending to have memory loss. 

"No one can maintain an act all the time, especially when alone," Ron concluded. 

As the auction came to an end, Morena prepared to return to the Kakin Empire with the Hei-Ly Family's operatives. 

"Goodbye, Ron," Morena said, waving from a distance. Though reluctant to leave, she eventually disappeared from view. 

"Keep in touch through email," Ron called out, waving back. Once she was out of sight, he turned his attention to the crystal orb. 

The progress bar had reached 90%. 

"Not bad," Ron said to himself. "Just 10% more." 

"One more world mafia city to visit, and I should be able to fully master the Observer's Intent." 

"With that, I'll be able to create my fourth Nen Beast." 

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On the airship, Ron reflected on his gains from the trip to Yorknew City: 

"First, I acquired one of the world's seven great treasures—a crystal featherbone." 

For now, Ron hadn't decided what to craft from the featherbone, but its potential as a weapon was vast. 

"Second, I established a connection with Morena, giving me a foothold in the Kakin Empire. If any future plans involve Kakin, this will make things much easier." 

"Like absorbing the traits of the Kakin Empire," Ron mused.