For a moment, Gon was silent.
Then, a chuckle rumbled from his chest, growing into full-blown laughter.
He shook his head, amused by her boldness, then suddenly straightened, his expression shifting into something more serious—more challenging.
"Go ahead then," he said, his voice low and daring.
In the same breath, his body tensed, and an invisible shimmer surrounded him as he activated Iron Veil.
A subtle yet powerful energy wrapped around him, forming an invisible armor that hardened his skin like reinforced steel.
His smirk deepened as he stared her down, waiting to see what she would do next.
"What?" she muttered, her voice quieter now, uncertainty creeping into her tone.
Gon stood firm, completely unbothered. His golden eyes gleamed with challenge, and he gave a small shrug. "Go ahead. Stab me."
Dina hesitated, gripping the knife a little tighter. She looked at him for a long moment, weighing her options, her mind racing.
