Ron answered the call.
"Ron? This is Miyazton."
"Miyazton? Hello, sir."
"I'm about to head to the Sahelta Union. Are you prepared?"
"Yes. I can go anytime."
"Then ten days from now, come to this location. We'll meet there."
Miyazton gave him an address.
The next day, Ron got a call from Silva.
"Ron, today is Killua's last match at Heaven's Arena. After this, I'll be taking him back to the Zoldyck Estate. Let's share a meal afterward."
"Sure. Is Killua coming along?"
Silva shook his head.
"All right. So where should we meet?"
"We'll go to your floor and watch Killua's match there."
Before long, Silva arrived at Ron's door. Ron introduced him briefly.
"This is Nina, Sally, Shizuku, and Mistie. They're all in my group. This is my uncle."
They exchanged quick greetings. Then Ron took Silva inside. Nina and the others relaxed as soon as he left the entry hall.
"Wow, Big Bro's uncle looks so intimidating."
"His presence is overwhelming."
"He must be really strong."
"I wonder how strong compared to a Floor Master here."
"Think our captain will become like that someday?"
"I doubt it. Big Bro is really gentle."
"That's his uncle, not his father."
"Speaking of which, I wonder what Big Bro's parents are like."
In the living room, a TV faced the sofa where Ron and Silva sat. On the table before them, a variety of foods made by the arena's chefs. Expensive, but tasty.
Killua's match was about to start on screen. Most of the seats in the venue were filled, and the referee was on standby. After two years in Heaven's Arena, Killua had gained fans of his own—some hoping he could match Ron's level, others hoping he'd surpass Ron. Killua himself paid no attention to any of that.
"Ron, what are your plans now?" Silva asked.
"I'm heading to the Sahelta Union with Miyazton."
"Collecting inspiration to create another Nen Beast?"
"Last time you went to Fiola Kingdom, what did you get?"
With a thought from Ron:
Natsu appeared. Silva examined him, slightly surprised.
"B-level, I see. You've made a good haul in Fiola. But it looks like you've let your own training lag again."
Ron gave a wry smile.
"After this trip to Sahelta, I'm planning to either stay here at Heaven's Arena or go back to the Zoldyck Estate to train properly."
"As long as you know what you're doing. Nen Beast style isn't bad in itself, but don't neglect your body too much."
"Understood, Uncle Silva."
Just then, Killua's match started. On the other side stood a hulking, heavyset man—a sort of sumo type with great strength, slow movement, but very swift strikes, wearing only simple clothing. His flab shook each time he moved. To Killua now, this man was a solid opponent, not someone he could handle in just one or two moves. He had to go all out and maintain focus to avoid defeat.
Watching the screen, Ron noticed how much Killua had matured compared to before. Though his opponent was formidable, as long as Killua stayed calm, he'd eventually win.
After about ten minutes, Killua took the victory.
"All right, then," Silva said. "I'll take Killua home now."
"Okay. See you, Uncle Silva."
Ron saw Silva off at the door. Meanwhile, Killua emerged from the fight hall. Standing in the corridor, leaning against the wall, was Silva.
Killua's eyes lit up before he quickly hid his reaction.
Killua followed Silva into the elevator, neither of them speaking. They exited onto ground level and left Heaven's Arena.
"Father, could I stay longer and keep training here?" Killua asked. "I want to fight on the floors above the 200th."
"I want to try battles above 200."
"You're not ready for that yet."
"Why not?" Killua pressed. "Is it really so different from under 200? Isn't it just stronger opponents?"
Silva shook his head. "Let's go home first. Follow the plan I set for you. As for battling above 200, you'll have your chance one day."
"What's so different about it?"
Silva didn't answer directly.
"You'll see in time."
Killua stopped walking. Silva halted as well, and they locked eyes for a moment. Soon, Killua dropped his gaze.
They walked to a parked car and got in.
"Father, can I ask something?"
"You know Ron, right?"
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