Overhearing your father discuss the sheer scale of the “Underground Auction” being held at Yorknew City to an associate of his was unlike anything you’d ever heard before. The grandness of the event had piqued your interest, its exclusivity catered to notorious figures and families from the Mafia. With influential and wealthy people attending, there were bound to be rare items being sold at the auction. Devoting most of your time to collecting precious gems and jewelry, you naturally grew the desire to expand your collection. You knew you needed to attend. Possessing one of a kind gemstones was something you were eager to accomplish, the budget not crossing your mind.

Despite the numerous bounties placed on your head, along with the heads of your family members, you disregarded the potential danger you’d be putting yourself in. Many people in the Mafia were out for you, your Nen abilities posing a threat to the corrupt “Underworld”. There was no room for debate, your father had concluded that if you wanted to attend the event that you must be accompanied by a bodyguard at all times. You were also ordered to wear a disguise, he took precautions to ensure the security of his family and his most valued child.

[8:00 PM]

As he opened the door to the vehicle, he held his hand out. A black umbrella he held in the palm of his hand shielded you from the heavy rain. “Please watch your head.” He softly advised, the sight of his expression a forced yet subtle smile. You only knew his first name, Kurapika. The short introduction he had made prior to being driven to the auction house didn’t provide any context as to who he was. Why did it even matter to you anyway? He was simply there for one thing, to protect you.