At this moment, Netero extended his third finger.
"The third thing is this: Meruem can grow stronger by consuming the flesh and blood of others, especially those with Nen abilities. In other words, his evolution has no limit."
"We must not let him leave this place, and we absolutely cannot allow him to eat our flesh and blood and then escape. If we can't defeat him, I will still activate the 'Poor Man's Rose.'"
Germain nodded.
As expected, these three points all boiled down to one core issue.
The abandoned weapons testing site fell into a moment of silence.
Meruem pressed his hands against the cold floor and slowly stood up.
His gaze shifted thoughtfully between Germain and Netero.
Finally, his eyes settled on Netero's chest, where his heart was.
"Now I understand why, despite having such a strong ally, you didn't immediately join forces to fight me. It's because you're divided."
Meruem pointed at Netero.
"If the bomb truly exists, then you intend to die with me. That's why you chose this battlefield, far away from your fellow humans."
Then Meruem pointed at Germain.
"But you oppose this plan. You don't want this old man to die. Your disagreement is why you didn't attack me together right away."
Netero pressed his lips tightly together. His white eyebrows drooped, showing his age and weariness.
Meruem's analysis had hit the mark.
His judgment was astonishingly accurate, and with just a brief observation, he had come to a conclusion very close to the truth.
Meruem looked at both Germain and Netero.
"If I were to rule over you, this kind of division wouldn't exist. I would listen to your opinions fully, make the right decision, and see it through to the end."
"You lack a true 'King' to lead you."
Netero gritted his teeth.
"Such shameless boasting..."
Germain shook his head.
"We do have differences, but that's not the only reason for my delay."
"Before coming here, I had something to finish. That was to deal with the 'Three Royal Guards.'"
Meruem's calm eyes changed for the first time. Those eyes locked onto Germain, as if he had become the target.
Germain spoke in a tone without any provocation, just stating the facts.
"Outside the palace, I dealt with Neferpitou. Inside the palace, I took care of Youpi. Now, only Shaiapouf is still alive."
"They remained loyal to the 'King' until the end, but I crushed their obsession with one final blow."
"You may be their true 'King,' but because of your existence, they never considered a more flexible approach."
"Meruem, they died by my hand, but it was your presence that led to their death."
After Netero saw Germain arrive, he knew the task he had given him was complete.
But he didn't expect Germain to go above and beyond, taking down two of the "Three Royal Guards."
Nice.
He couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Two of the "Three Royal Guards" were killed by Germain, but this didn't change the outcome of the battle.
Still, it was something that made Netero feel energized and happy.
As for the Chimera Ant Extermination Team, he had already anticipated that they wouldn't be able to defeat the "Three Royal Guards."
The task he gave them was simply to hold off the "Three Royal Guards."
Now, two of the "Three Royal Guards" were dealt with, and one was being held back, giving them more time and space for the final battle with Meruem.
Meruem didn't show any anger or resentment. After thinking for a moment, he accepted the possibility.
"Perhaps this is possible. I never thought the Chimera Ants were invincible... Even the strongest can be defeated by you."
"So, I can take this as another refusal to surrender, right?"
Germain's silence, and Netero's continuous laughter, clearly expressed their stance.
Meruem's eyes grew cold.
He stepped forward, and in an instant, his Nen was perfectly in place, as if it were second nature.
Bang—
He leapt forward, his figure shooting through the air so fast it seemed to vanish.
The next moment, when he reappeared, it wasn't in front of Germain, but in front of Netero.
Even after hearing that Neferpitou and Youpi had died by Germain's hand, Meruem remained calm and focused.
The old man specifically mentioned "Poor Man's Rose" to make me hesitate, to make me fight cautiously.
The young man spoke of Neferpitou and Youpi's deaths to draw attention, to attract fire.
So, in this situation, attacking the old man was the best choice.
If I attacked the old man, he would have to prioritize his survival, not letting himself die unless absolutely necessary, to avoid triggering "Poor Man's Rose" and affecting the young man.
At the same time, the young man would need to split his attention to protect the old man.
If I really attacked the young man, I'd be the one at a disadvantage.
What I need to do is simple: eliminate all of the old man's means of resistance, ensure he doesn't die, and then I can calmly battle the young man.
By ensuring this sequence, I maintain control over the rhythm of the fight.
Meruem had already figured out his plan.
Netero saw Meruem appear just a few meters in front of him in the blink of an eye and instantly understood.
His expression darkened.
Heh, I never thought I'd become a burden one day.
The beginning, the prayer, the palm strike—
Boom, boom, boom—
The force of the "99th Hand of the 100-Type Guanyin Bodhisattva" rushed toward him, the golden light of the 100-Type Guanyin Bodhisattva dazzling like an illusion, pouring into Meruem.
However, Meruem had already fully understood all of the "100-Type Guanyin Bodhisattva" techniques during their previous battle.
He could even determine how Netero would strike just from the rhythm of his breathing.
Meruem dodged and weaved, almost perfectly avoiding most of the attacks, and shattered the final few.
In an instant, he broke through all the offensive techniques and was standing right before Netero.
First, remove the old man's arms and legs.
Although it's unfortunate, without Neferpitou, he wouldn't be able to help reattach the limbs afterward.
But with Pouf around, turning him into a Chimera Ant should allow his body to be restored
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