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Interrogation was nothing new to Ethan.

Like with Lance, during Ethan's interrogation, Lance couldn't hold out for even a moment before divulging all the information about the Black Dragon Society, tears and all.

The same applied to Gina.

Though she initially displayed more integrity than Lance, Ethan's interrogation techniques had improved significantly.

When countless threads penetrated her body, causing indescribable, excruciating pain from deep within, she finally answered every question Ethan posed.

In a secluded corner of the garbage mountain area, Ethan casually sent out a sharp thread, severing Gina's head after the interrogation.

"Vivian... Only two of the ten elders on Meteor Street are women. This woman is one of them. She was also among those who sent people to recruit us recently. I didn't expect her to be the first to lose patience," Lisa remarked calmly, arms crossed, having listened to the interrogation alongside Mia.

"I heard some rumors about her while gathering information in the inner city," Mia added, frowning. "It's said she often sends her men to capture particularly attractive men. None of them are ever seen alive again, though. Instead, her men frequently discard dried corpses."

"The strange thing is, Vivian is said to be very young and beautiful, but according to the intel I gathered, she's at least fifty years old, which contradicts her appearance. Initially, I was puzzled, but based on Gina's confession, I finally understand what's going on."

During the interrogation, Ethan learned not only why the initial sniper attack targeted Lisa and Mia instead of him but also gleaned some insights about Vivian.

Gina, being a first-rate Nen user with direct access to Vivian, had a high status in Vivian's circle.

Whether through daily observation or deliberate investigation, Gina had a deep understanding of Vivian.

Although Gina couldn't pinpoint Vivian's exact Nen abilities, she provided enough information for Ethan to speculate.

As Mia spoke, both she and Lisa couldn't help but glance at Ethan, whose expression had darkened slightly.

It was understandable, given Ethan's striking appearance.

In fact, upon learning about Vivian's modus operandi, Ethan's first thought was that her Nen ability might involve "draining life force from attractive individuals."

And she seemed particular about her choices.

Ethan felt uncomfortable with the thought—not out of fear of Vivian, but because her intentions were unsettling.

Unfortunately, attractive individuals often found themselves targeted by those with dubious intentions.

"Regardless of her Nen ability, one thing is clear: after her men were killed by us, she won't let this go easily," Ethan coughed lightly, composed himself, and spoke seriously.

"As per our plan, we won't return to the inner city for now. We'll remain vigilant and use the outer area as a hunting ground if she sends more people after us."

Ethan had anticipated a radical response from a Meteor Street elder after rejecting recruitment offers. He had already discussed countermeasures with Lisa and Mia.

Whether it was a mule or a horse, testing the waters was essential, especially when it involved completing an achievement.

Having just completed the [Crime Buster 1] achievement, leaving Meteor Street was not an option for Ethan.

So far, only one elder had taken action.

Strength breeds confidence.

With their rapid improvement in strength, both Lisa and Mia were more confident.

According to gathered intel, the elders of Meteor Street commanded strong armed forces and numerous Nen users, but a single elder wasn't enough to deter them.

Nor would it deter Ethan.

With his daily training, the five [Mingshen Pills], and the [Hundred Times Practice Card] recently acquired, Ethan's strength had surged significantly.

His current overall strength was comparable to top players like Silva Zoldyck or Chrollo Lucilfer, boosting his confidence.

Moreover, with his Line Wings and Mia's Gate Fruit ability, the trio possessed exceptional mobility.

Even if defeat loomed, retreat was always an option.

Besides, being targeted by a Meteor Street elder might not be a bad thing.

Most B-level and A-level criminals were recruited by the elders, with only a few operating independently.

As high-quality combat assets, these criminals were valuable.

Ethan himself had attracted successive recruitment offers despite not showcasing his full power.

If Vivian sent more people, she would likely dispatch higher-level Nen users, possibly including B-level or even A-level criminals.

With this in mind, Ethan checked his achievement progress.

There was no change in [Crime Busters 3] for Class A criminals—it remained at 3/50.

However, the B-level criminal [Crime Busters 2] had progressed to 47/100!

Before the recent battle, the completion rate of [Crime Busters 2] was 45/100, indicating that two of Vivian's dispatched individuals were B-level criminals.

Ethan was poised to counterattack if more came his way, potentially accelerating his achievement completion.

"You say it's possible Gina is dead?"

In a luxurious room, Vivian listened impassively to the report.

"Yes, ma'am," replied a woman with a prominent 'x' scar on her face, her head bowed and a faint sheen of sweat on her brow.

"When Gina failed to return, my subordinates searched the outer areas. They found many bodies belonging to Gina's team and learned from locals that the target was with Gina at the time. After the fighting broke out, Gina's side was quickly defeated, and she was captured by the target."