In HxH with Doraemon Pocket

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Phinks weighed the spider coin in his hand. "After all, we did enter through your game console, so we can't really make a move against you.

"But we want the cards, and you want to clear the game, so this is the best choice."

Phinks clenched his fist towards Gon. "So, do you accept?"

"Of course, we accept!!"

Gon agreed without hesitation. After all, it was a deal in their favor, and there was no way to lose out.

"Besides tossing a coin, is there any other way to resolve this?" Killua suddenly asked from the side. "Like rock-paper-scissors, maybe?"

"It's best to stick with the coin," Feitan glanced at him and replied.

"Alright," Killua said, slightly disappointed as he stepped back. If it was rock-paper-scissors, their chances of winning would significantly increase.

"Alright, now, which side do you choose?" Phinks tossed the coin into the air.

The coin, which would decide the fate of the cards between the two sides, flipped in the sky.

...20...

Five minutes later.

"You guessed right again," Phinks said with a hint of helplessness, looking at the spider coin showing heads on the back of his hand.

"It seems your luck is exceptionally good today." With that, he put away the spider coin.

"What do you mean?" Killua asked tentatively.

"Yeah, congratulations, these cards are yours," Phinks stated bluntly, while Feitan handed over the card collection book.

"You actually just gave us these cards?" Biscuit said, looking incredulous.

"Is there a problem?" Phinks asked, looking puzzled. "You guessed right, so according to the rules, the cards are yours."

"These are the cards needed to clear the game!!" Biscuit exclaimed, waving her arms. "You went through so much trouble to collect so many cards, and you just gave them to us? Aren't you reluctant?"

"So much trouble? A lot of effort?" Phinks seemed more confused. "It was just a bit of time spent getting the cards, what's there to be reluctant about?"

Biscuit: "..."

Well, to be fair, these cards were mostly obtained by them robbing others. While collecting cards might be difficult and arduous for other players, for Phinks and his group, it was as simple as eating and drinking.

Considering that, the cards Feitan and Phinks collected were almost like they were given for free.

Selling someone else's land, well, there's a bit of a difference, but Feitan and Phinks really didn't feel any pain in giving up the cards.

"These cards have such amazing effects, and after passing, you can choose any three!" Killua continued to probe, fearing Phinks might have other motives or change his mind.

"Aren't they just some items with decent effects?" Phinks crossed his arms. "Compared to the items Morin has, I feel these fall far short!"

"Indeed," Feitan agreed for once.

"If we were after the effects of these cards, we'd be better off going straight to Morin.

"Morin definitely has more unexpected, varied, and effective items, so these three aren't a big deal."

"Moreover, if it were up to us," Feitan rubbed his hands together, "we'd want to take all these cards in one swoop if possible."

"Unfortunately, that's not possible," Phinks added with some regret.

Biscuit: "..."

Killua: "..."

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It turns out we really underestimated the ambition you two have!!

We didn't expect your goal was to collect all the cards. Our perspective was indeed too narrow.

But regardless, since Phinks and Feitan are willing to accept their loss, Gon and the others are more than happy to accept it. After all, they won it fair and square with luck and skill.

Yes, Phinks and Feitan, who have immersed themselves in mahjong many times, have a deeper understanding of accepting one's losses gracefully. Moreover, they weren't particularly concerned about the cards themselves.

In the original version, the two of them formed a group to search for cards. However, as soon as they heard about a Nen remover who could help Chrollo, they immediately dropped everything to focus on that instead.

To them, the rewards of clearing the game might not even compare to the fun of the battles during the game.

Now that the game is nearing its end and the fun is almost gone, they have no reason to stay here any longer.

"What's your plan next?" Phinks thought for a moment. "I heard there's some Olympia Martial Arts Tournament being heavily promoted recently, and I'm planning to check it out."

"I also want to see what level the participants there are at," Feitan added.

"Really?!" Gon was even more excited after hearing that. "We have friends participating in the martial arts tournament, so maybe we'll meet again then!!"

"See you then!!"

Finally, as they watched Feitan and Phinks leave, Gon ended up with all the cards. They then reached Rimeiro Castle, and after a good chat with Dwun and List, they reached the point of choosing cards.

Biscuit's target was, of course, the unique [Blue Planet]. After discussing with Killua, Gon chose the remaining two cards:

One [Necklace of the Holy Knight] and one [One Acre Coastline]. The [One Acre Coastline] was actually a disguise by a spell card, with the real card being the spell card [Accompany].

Since the cards brought out must be designated pocket cards, not spell cards, once outside, they could use the [Necklace of the Holy Knight] to restore [Accompany] to its original form.

As for why he chose [Accompany], Gon's reasoning was simple.

"Because Ging's name is GING, and the first player I met in the game was named Nigg, spelled NIGG."

"I'm sure I hadn't been to the game before, and the first player I met was Killua, not anyone else, but the name Nigg was ahead of Killua."

"So I believe that when I was little, Ging brought me into this game under that alias."

After clearing the game and returning to the outside world, Gon explained his reasoning while using the card. Killua also found it somewhat reasonable, but...

"What if there really is another player named Nigg?"

"That shouldn't be possible because..." Gon gave a boyish smile. "Before Killua, there was another player's name."

"Morin."

"Morin?!" Killua and Biscuit exclaimed in unison.

"Yes, I think it was then that Morin and Ging met, and Morin gave his item, this hat, to me at that time." Gon touched the hat on his head. "I guess it all happened when I was a baby and couldn't remember."

"Who would've thought Morin had entered this game too?"

Killua clicked his tongue. "Then it seems that player named Nigg might really be your dad!!"

"So, I plan to use [Accompany] to go to him!!" Gon held the restored [Accompany] card, his eyes full of anticipation.

"When the time comes, I'll introduce Killua to Ging properly!!"

Gon's goal was always to find Ging. He was willing to give up all other cards if there was even a slight chance to find Ging.

"The first thing I'll do when I meet Ging is introduce Killua to him properly!!"

"I'll say, 'He's my good friend'~!!" Gon said with a smile.

"Hey, hey! Don't do that, it's too embarrassing!!" Killua's face turned red with embarrassment. "It's too awkward!"

Biscuit joined in the fun, moved by the pure friendship between the two:

"You two really have a great relationship. Ah, getting older makes it hard to control my tears. My initial plan was to ruin your relationship and make you enemies!!"

"Is that so?!!" Gon and Killua exclaimed in unison.