Having everyone move to the Fourth-Dimensional Apartment means that the plan has reached the final stage.
However…
Should they leave Moses alone on the field?
"I said, don't waste the opportunity Moses risked his life to create!!!"
Seeing his teammates' hesitation, Knov's eyes snapped wide open and he repeated his earlier words, but his tone this time was deadly serious.
He did not participate in the battle from beginning to end, so he could see the situation clearly as an observer.
From the moment Netero was defeated, the Chimera Ant extermination team had only one choice left.
That is-
Detonate the rose and wipe out the threat posed by the Chimera Ant King completely.
Knov didn't believe for a second that Moses could defeat the King… not when even Netero couldn't.
So the moment he had transferred Netero into the Fourth-Dimensional Apartment, Knov's next priority became getting the rest of the team inside the Nen Space as well.
If he couldn't manage that, Knov was prepared to grit his teeth and leave his teammates behind, letting them be annihilated along with the King when the rose bloomed.
After all…
From the moment this final assault began, every member of the team had already accepted that they might not come back.
Fortunately, Moses had created the perfect opportunity, and Knov would not let it go to waste.
With a serious look, he quickly glanced at the teammates around him, and then looked at Leol and other Chimera Ants not far away.
The Royal Guards, who are obsessed with the King's safety, had charged into the center of the scorching heat without a second thought.
But the Chimera Ant squad led by Leol didn't have that same fanatical loyalty.
So they'd remained inside the battle zone, though Youpi's sudden departure had put them on temporary pause.
Knov glanced at them once and had no intention of staying here to continue fighting.
At this moment, he was only thinking about getting his teammates to retreat to the Fourth-Dimensional Apartment as soon as possible.
Among everyone, only Morel responded to Knov's instructions the fastest.
"Into the Fourth-Dimensional Apartment."
Morel's face was solemn. After saying that, he immediately went into the dark passage conjured by Knov.
With how quick Netero was defeated, Morel is deeply aware of the horror of the Chimera Ant King.
Therefore, he and Knov had basically the same idea, both believing that the conditions for 'activating the rose' must be met first, and then action can be taken depending on the situation.
As Morel jumped into the passage, Knuckle and Shoot exchanged a quick glance, then followed their master without hesitation and jumped into the Fourth-Dimensional Apartment's passage.
Bushidora was physically and mentally drained at this time, so how could he oppose Knov's order?
He quickly got into the passage.
Kanzai looked at the scorching sun above the palace, hesitated slightly, and finally followed the large group into the Fourth-Dimensional Apartment.
Only Killua did not respond to the command immediately, and stood aside with a frown.
"Killua."
Kurapika looked at Killua and said calmly, "If my master were here, he would definitely order you to go in immediately."
"…"
Killua pursed his lips and said nothing.
Kurapika looked at Killua quietly for two seconds. In the end, he said nothing more and jumped into the passage decisively.
Everything Kurapika had been through up to this point had taught him when to do what had to be done.
Knov watched Kurapika enter the passage, then looked at Killua, who was still standing motionless beside him.
Facing Knov's urging gaze, Killua gritted his teeth and finally leaped into the passage.
Seeing all his teammates enter the Fourth-Dimensional Apartment, Knov finally let out a breath of relief.
"Moses... it's all in your hands now."
Knov whispered the words to himself, then entered the Fourth-Dimensional Apartment and closed the passage.
At present, they cannot fully grasp the situation on Moses's side, but as long as they return to the Fourth-Dimensional Apartment, they can rely on Palm's ability to find out the situation on the scene.
In the distance…
Leol and the group of Chimera Ants under his lead were watching as Knov and the others entered some kind of portal, one after another.
"They ran."
Leol raised his hand and stroked his chin.
The reason he didn't step forward to stop them is simple.
Because he understands the principle that the first bird to stick its head out gets shot, and he also knows that only by acting cautiously can he avoid putting himself in danger.
On the contrary, in his opinion, he had already put in too much effort and obtained Youpi's favor...
So even if this group of humans escapes now, it will have nothing to do with him.
'Speaking of which...'
Leol retracted his gaze and turned to look at the deep red fireball above the palace. He said with wariness on his face, "Is that thing created by that 'monster'? Don't tell me the King's actually been killed...?"
The monster he mentioned was none other than Moses, who was fighting against the King one-on-one.
Meanwhile,
In the palace's courtyard…
The scorching sun hanging high above was releasing high temperatures continuously, mercilessly scorching the King's body.
Even though the King has Aura protecting him, the elemental nature of the attack was hard to resist.
His powerful physique was gradually charring black, and the air was filled with the stench of burning flesh.
Moses kept his eyes locked onto the King.
Even though the King's struggling power was weakening, Moses dared not let his guard down for even a second.
'Almost there!'
'If I can just hold out a little longer...'
Feeling the rapid drain of his Potential Aura, a heavy look flashed in Moses's eyes.
As long as he can kill the King with this move, then there is no need to use the rose that might affect Kurapika and the others...
As for the remaining two Royal Guards, he could handle them slowly later.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Moses raised his eyes and looked forward.
He saw Pouf charging toward him through the inferno, looking completely deranged.
The red flames that were everywhere in the air were burning Pouf's body at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Ashes like snowflakes kept falling from his body.
Those seemed to be the remains of his scorched cells.
But Pouf didn't seem to care in the slightest. His bloodshot eyes only cared about the safety of the King.
And right behind him, Youpi was equally fearless.
Even though his body was burned and scorched black by the high temperature, he still rushed towards the King.
Moses saw the crazy actions of his two Royal Guards and was not surprised in the slightest.
'Trouble…'
Seeing that Youpi had already raised the gun barrel with the human face in the air, Moses frowned.
He still vaguely remembered Youpi's abilities, and knew that the shockwaves emitted from that gun were no joke.
In this situation, it was impossible for him to withstand Youpi's Nen Beam.