Chapter 153: Big x Boss - Girly Heir to the Tower
A/N: We are in the final stretches of the new arc. Sadly I'll have to change this story into 17 and upwards, starting in a few chapters, since we nearly reached the point where I started including NSFW chapters, not just a lime chapter after 100 "normal" chapters. Some of these NSFW chapters contain minor Femdom, minor Maledom, and 2 chapter contain "swinging" content, involving two females. The Yuri theme is more or less a one time thing, and the Femdom aspect of the story is nearly gone in the current chapters, where MC's personality and character slowly begin to change. If these things are something you can't handle once in 150+ chapters, I'll recommend skipping NSFW chapters after the first one (which is story relevant). If you want more details, feel free to join my Patreon, link as always on the bottom of the chapter. I made the active choice to write the NSFW chapters in a manner that you won't miss out on too much, even if you skip them. I'd say they are mostly optional. As MC's personality change, and new Harem members join the group, different type of relationships will get explored, with drastically different NSFW chapters. I'll go into more detail in my post on Patreon, and even free members can see and vote in most polls and get access to announcements and all important posts.
Chapter Start:
Alex hastily leaves the Arena and makes his way back to his room, keeping his head low and moving quickly. He wants to avoid running into moderators, rookie hunters who might still hold a grudge, or honestly, anyone at all.
As he reaches Floor 199 and walks toward his room, he spots Menchi standing outside, chatting with a young, girly-looking man. The man is accompanied by two bodyguards in matching gray suits. Both are tall, appearing to be in their late forties, with sharp features and a calm but dangerous air about them.
Alex immediately uses Gyo to examine them, and what he sees sends a chill down his spine. Their aura is eerily serene and controlled, yet there's a quiet menace beneath it that feels suffocating.
I can't believe it! Those two bodyguards… they're as strong as Darius… NO, probably even stronger, Alex thinks, stunned by the revelation.
Despite his shock, Alex notices Menchi looks completely at ease while chatting with them. Taking that as a good sign, he approaches cautiously.
Before Alex can say anything, the girly-looking man notices him and lights up. "Oh wow, look, guys! It's the new Floor Master himself! Congratulations!"
The man, who looks no older than eighteen, walks toward Alex with an enthusiastic smile and grabs his hand, shaking it vigorously.
Caught off guard, Alex awkwardly returns the handshake. "Uh… thanks. Sorry, I've been pretty focused on my fights, so I don't know too many people. Who are you again?"
The young man chuckles. "Ah, I'm not surprised you don't know me. Most people don't. But you might have heard of my mother—Gillian Roster, the current owner of Heaven's Arena! I'm her son, Julius Roster. Nice to meet you."
Alex blinks, surprised. So this guy is basically the heir to Heavens Arena. I knew the place was privately owned, but I didn't know who actually ran it. If his mother owns the Arena, she's got to be one of the most influential people in the world. Yeah, I really can't afford to offend this guy.
"Nice to meet you, I guess," Alex says cautiously, trying to keep his tone neutral. "But I'm a little surprised. What did I do to deserve this… honor?"
"Honor?" Julius laughs, as if the idea is absurd. "Oh, come on, the honor is all mine! I've been dying to meet such a Nen genius like you! You were incredible—I haven't seen a fight that spectacular in years. You're, without a doubt, one of the most talented Nen users I've ever seen. Your potential seems limitless!"
Alex narrows his eyes slightly, his skepticism creeping into his tone. "I appreciate the compliments, but let me guess—what you're really saying is, my fighting style is interesting, and in a few years, I might be worth your attention. Is that about right?"
Julius shakes his head, grinning even wider. "Why so cynical, Alex? I mean what I said—I'm genuinely impressed. You've already proven yourself as a mighty Floor Master!"
Alex snorts, glancing at the two bodyguards standing silently behind Julius. "Yeah, a mighty Floor Master who wouldn't stand a chance against one of your bodyguards back there. Even at my best, I'd get crushed in seconds."
Julius chuckles, seemingly unbothered by Alex's bluntness.
"You know, the fact that you're not drunk on fame and excitement, even after such an intense battle, tells me I'm right to pay attention to you," Julius says, his tone calm yet upbeat. "If I'm correctly informed, you only recently learned Nen, right? Meanwhile, these two bodyguards behind me—Egao and Tsearan—started learning Nen before they turned ten. They're now both over fifty and have a combined experience of more than eighty years. Naturally, they're incredibly strong. But you? You've just started, and yet here you are. I'm looking forward to seeing you surpass them in a few years!"
Hmm, this guy is nicer than I expected. His facade is fake, his intentions unclear, but for now, I'll just take him at his word, Alex thinks, studying Julius closely. Still… this guy's incredible in his own way. If I had to guess, he probably commands a massive private army of retired Heaven's Arena fighters. That kind of force could be terrifying. If I return to this world, I might look deeper into him. But for now, I'm outclassed. I should mind my own business.
"Thank you," Alex replies, keeping his voice neutral. "So, I'm guessing this visit has something to do with my new title?"
Julius nods enthusiastically. "Exactly. As I told your girlfriend—who, by the way, is surprisingly even stronger than you—the floor master I came here to meet. Darius's floor will be cleaned and refurbished for you immediately, as is standard after title matches. You'll be able to have a nice private dinner, and afterward, your new floor, 237, will be ready. It has a luxury apartment and several empty rooms you can customize to your liking. Darius left most of them unused and only organized a few of the larger ones into training rooms with a ton of equipment. Should we clear that out or leave it there?"
Alex, mindful of his upcoming departure, pauses for a moment before responding. "Wow… Honestly, I'm leaving the Arena tomorrow. I have an important trip, so why don't you just leave everything the way it is for now? Also, I have a request. I might be gone for a while—do I need to defend my title right away?"
Julius waves a hand dismissively. "No, don't worry about that. As a new floor master, unless you want to, no one can challenge you for two years. After that, you're only required to accept one challenge per year. And frankly, since you beat Darius and will likely be even stronger in the future, I doubt you'll get many challengers. Most fighters in the 200 class just want the title, so they'll go after the weaker floor masters instead. Only real enthusiasts who are looking for a strong opponent might come after you. Strength-wise, you're not at the very top yet, but I'd say you're solidly in the middle. You're in the clear for now."
Alex nods, processing this, as Julius continues. "Alright, we'll leave Darius's training setup intact. The luxury apartment will be deep cleaned, and we'll replace most of the furniture. I've got a crew of a couple dozen workers on it, so just relax and enjoy your win. In a few hours, Floor 237 will be ready for you. Here—" Julius reaches into his pocket and hands Alex a pair of keys, along with several keycards. "These are for your private floor and special elevator access. Congratulations again. And here's my number," he adds, handing Alex a small card. "If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to call me." Julius flashes a big, confident smile as he finishes.
Alex accepts the items, nodding politely. Julius waves as he turns to leave, his two bodyguards following close behind. Before they go, the bodyguards each give Alex a small, polite nod—acknowledging him, at least in some capacity.
Alex looks at the card, strangely it gets recognized by the system: [Julius's card]
[Julius's card]
Quality: Deep Green
Type: World Item / Quest Item
Effect: Whenever the player enters the world of Hunter x Hunter, he will be recognized as a Floor Master and wield the corresponding influence. Depending on the circumstances, Julius may be willing to assist the player.
Note: Heavens Arena's influence should not be underestimated.
Finally, Alex approaches Menchi, who greets him with a teasing smile. "Congratulations, mighty Floor Master Alex! I guess I'm proud of you for winning, though I have to say, you have the most shameless fighting style I've ever heard of! Using a gun? Sure, it's not forbidden, but seriously, who does that? Spamming grenades to confuse your enemy and hide your real Hatsu? Flying above the arena and bombarding him? And you still just barely won?"
She crosses her arms, raising an eyebrow. "Oh, and let's not forget—I clearly saw you eating some kind of medicine and that magic food you gave me during the exam. That's basically cheating, isn't it? I have to say, Alex, there's definitely room for improvement…"
I know she's right, but come on—I did my best! What's the alternative? Lose with honor instead of doing everything I can to win? Alex thinks, feeling slightly insulted. Sure, it might've been a cheap, partly undeserved win, but I gave it my all!
Before he can respond, Menchi's tone softens, and she smiles warmly. "However," she says, her voice more genuine now, "I'm still proud of you. You did your very best, and you won. Becoming a Floor Master after only three months of learning Nen? That's seriously impressive."
Her smile brightens, and before Alex can say anything, she pulls him into a long hug.
Caught off guard, Alex instinctively hugs her back. As he does, her scent washes over him, making him a little nervous.
When she finally pulls away, her cheeks are slightly flushed. "Alright, go on," she says, smirking. "Get into the room and take a shower. You're all sweaty!"
"Hehe, sorry about that. I guess I should," Alex replies with a sheepish grin. "I'll take a shower, then we can grab something to eat like we planned, and then we can check out our new floor!"
With a smile, he heads into the room and does exactly that. The shower washes away the exhaustion of his fight. His HP, MP, and even AURA are steadily regenerating, and his internal injuries are almost fully healed thanks to the potent effects of [Lurkwort].
Dressed in fresh clothes, Alex leaves the apartment for the last time. For three months, this little space had been his home—where he trained, ate, slept, and made countless memories while climbing the tower. He pauses at the door, taking one final look around.
It was a fun time. I have no regrets; I made the most of it. Let's have the best night ever. Time to enjoy myself! Alex thinks, closing the door behind him with a newfound sense of excitement.
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