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He quickly moved through the dense forest, advancing an unknown distance. When he reached a mountain, he skillfully climbed the rocks and landed on a platform.

"It doesn't look like they're chasing me."

Setting down Hisoka, who was hanging over his shoulder, Illumi turned to look back in the direction they had come. He made an OK gesture with his right hand, forming a circle with his index finger and thumb, peering through it like a telescope.

After confirming there was no pursuit, Illumi lowered his hand and turned to Hisoka, who lay on the ground gazing dreamily at the sky.

Despite the severe injuries to his left leg and right arm, the muscle contractions at the fracture sites prevented further blood loss.

"Do you need me to help seal the wound?" Illumi tilted his head and asked.

"Sure, I'd appreciate that," Hisoka said, shifting his gaze from the sky to Illumi's face with a smile.

With that, the tightly contracted muscles at his leg and arm relaxed.

Before the blood could spill out, Illumi swiftly inserted telekinesis needles into the fractured areas, sealing the wounds and preventing them from bleeding.

"That's much better," Hisoka said, narrowing his eyes and smiling wider.

Illumi looked at him curiously and remarked, "You don't seem too bothered by this defeat."

"No, I do care about losing, but that's how fighting goes. You win some, you lose some. As long as I fought without regrets, I'm okay with the outcome. I'll just find a way to win next time," Hisoka replied with relaxed nonchalance, seemingly unfazed by his injuries.

"I see. Your mindset is quite admirable," Illumi acknowledged with a slight smile. "But what's your plan now? I saved you this time, but they might not let you go so easily next time. Once the exam is over, they might come after you again. Maybe you should quit the Hunter Exam and leave."

"That's not an option. I don't want to retake the exam, so you'll have to protect me," Hisoka said with a grin.

Illumi frowned, displeased. "Hey, the money you paid was only enough for me to save you once. I didn't agree to be your bodyguard."

"I understand. Just let me know how much more you want. I have plenty of savings," Hisoka replied calmly.

Illumi: "..."

.....

"Dear candidates, please note that the time for the fourth exam has ended. All candidates who have collected their scores are asked to gather!"

On a coast of Spectacle Island, loudspeakers on docked ships broadcasted announcements, and high above the shore, a signal flare lit the sky, never dispersing.

The fourth exam, lasting a week, had come to an end.

Amidst the signal flares and announcements, figures emerged from the dense forest on the coast.

"It's finally over!"

Among those arriving at the meeting point were Ethan and Lisa, walking side by side.

Seeing the familiar ships, Lisa sighed and glanced at the other candidates who had arrived before them.

Hanzo, Killua, Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio were among those in her line of sight.

As Lisa observed them, Hanzo, Gon, and the others also turned their attention to Ethan and Lisa.

"Kurapika, did this guy really defeat Hisoka?" Leorio whispered to Kurapika, eyeing Ethan closely.

While Ethan's presence brought many changes to the Hunter Exam, some elements still followed the original plot's trajectory.

For instance, Leorio teamed up with Kurapika during the exam.

After collecting points, Kurapika separated from Leorio again, having gone to witness the battle between Ethan and Hisoka.

Although Leorio had already asked Kurapika about the outcome, seeing Ethan in person prompted him to ask again.

Hisoka had left a deep impression on Leorio, especially after a punch from Hisoka had left him disoriented.

The idea of Hisoka being defeated by Ethan was both surprising and hard to believe for him.

Similarly, Gon, who was also affected by Hisoka, stood on Kurapika's other side. Upon hearing Leorio, he quickly turned to the two.

"Kurapika, did Ethan really defeat Hisoka?!" Gon asked in shock.

In this exam, his experience differed from the original plot.

The number plates were shuffled, so he didn't draw Hisoka's number, but another candidate's.

After some close calls, he managed to collect his points and didn't encounter Hisoka as in the original story.

"Yes, Hisoka was defeated by Ethan, and it was a severe defeat. If someone hadn't intervened, Hisoka might have been killed," Kurapika confirmed.

As Gon and the others discussed, Killua and Hanzo watched Ethan with caution and apprehension.

"Are those the other two?"

Ethan quickly noticed Killua and Hanzo's reactions as he scanned the area. He paused briefly before turning away, joining Lisa to wait quietly.

During his battle with Hisoka, aside from Illumi, whom Ethan hadn't detected, there were three others hidden in the shadows that Ethan had sensed.

One was Kurapika, while the other two were clearly Killua and Hanzo.

It's understandable. Curiosity can often lead skilled individuals to observe such a significant battle.

From Killua and Hanzo's tense reactions, it was evident that witnessing the fight had left them wary of Ethan.

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