Rengoku nodded and quickly added, "It is also the only way to slightly express the gratitude in our hearts."
"Although we know that this action cannot repay the immeasurable kindness you have shown us."
"But this is the only thing we can offer and the only thing we are capable of doing."
"From now on, our lives belong to you!!"
To repay their benefactor, the only thing they could offer was their lives.
This was the only valuable thing the three of them had and the only thing they could think of doing for Luke.
"Do you know who I am?"
Luke did not accept it immediately and just asked a simple question.
"No matter who you are..."
The three lowered their heads even further: "We will obey your orders unconditionally."
In the original story, for the sake of their own clan members, they were willing to give themselves up, selling both soul and life to Jed.
Now, since Luke had stepped in to save their people, they naturally made the same choice as in the original movie version.
"Then if..."
Luke continued: "I am a member of the Hunter Association?"
"The one who orchestrated the incident and the true mastermind behind your people ending up in such a miserable situation?"
"The mastermind wouldn't do such a thing!"
Shura, one of the trio, answered seriously: "We three are of no value, not worth someone going to such lengths for us."
"Moreover, if the three of us truly possessed some extraordinary value..."
Shura's words became increasingly bitter and grateful: "Perhaps at the first moment we were found, we would have been dealt with immediately."
"Why would you have gone to so much trouble to help us rescue our clan members?"
"If it were only for our loyalty and service..."
Shura could not help but mock himself: "The lives of the three of us aren't that valuable."
Clearly, Shura had a very clear understanding of their current situation and knew exactly what kind of person Luke was.
Although they did not yet know his true identity, just knowing he was their benefactor was enough.
"You truly are the smartest of the three."
Luke looked at him with some approval.
Although in the movie version, Shura still lost to Kurapika, Gon, and Killua, those were the three main protagonists!!
And Kurapika's intelligence and overall ability are among the top in the world.
Shura being able to go toe-to-toe with Kurapika shows his abilities are solid.
Of course, if he had Kurapika as his subordinate, Shura wouldn't stand a chance.
However, between him and Gaki, one brain, one brawn, they were very suitable to be Light Nostrade's left and right hands.
"I happen to be short on manpower, and since your abilities are decent, I plan to bring you along as well."
Luke nodded slightly, stating his purpose.
"If we are just being brought along..."
Rengoku, who was a delicate young girl, murmured instinctively: "Then your main goal is..."
"To save them."
Luke reached out, pointing to the group of descendants of the Shadow Organization still on the ground behind the three.
"Although I also believe in eradicating evil completely, cutting the grass to remove the roots, those who commit wrongs must pay the price."
Luke's tone was calm: "But this is clearly not their fault."
"Even if they are descendants of Shadow, they have already been punished, bound in a place detached from the world."
"Even so, if we were to go on and slaughter them all, it would be inhumane, and there'd be nothing to justify it."
"Some people are just that cruel and merciless, unwilling to leave any future troubles or vulnerabilities."
"But if you don't even deal with them properly and instead capture them to torture in prison…"
Luke paused: "That would be going too far."
"I just can't stand that."
Seeing the three of them trembling again, Luke said: "I'll find a hidden, peaceful place, isolated from the world, where your people can return to their original lives."
"But if you have any other thoughts..."
"Never!"
Shura replied in a hoarse voice: "I promise we won't."
"If any other situation arises..."
Shura lifted his head, eyes red: "I promise, you won't need to act personally!!"
The determination behind his words was even stronger than the tone.
"Then that's settled."
Luke nodded lightly: "They'll wake soon. You meet them first."
"Then someone will take them to where they should go."
"Also, after settling them, go to Yorknew City and contact someone named Light Nostrade."
"Tell him you are assisting him, and he will understand."
Just as Luke finished speaking, a few large vans approached faintly from the rear.
They were from Meteor City, specially modified, license plates removed, and had extra-large capacity.
Each van could hold many people, enough to transport the descendants of the Shadow Organization to Meteor City.
Only the unmonitored areas of Meteor City were suitable for them.
They fit the description perfectly: People without identity or social proof, who shouldn't exist in this world.
Elder Veyron had the means to transport them there.
Once everything was arranged, Luke disappeared again.
Only Gaki, Shura, and Rengoku remained, deeply bowing and paying homage in the direction Luke left.
"Will what I've done prevent Jed from reviving?"
On his way out, Luke thought about this.
But he then recalled the events after Jed's revival: After reviving, Jed, with Shura and the others, went to the Heavens Arena.
During the Battle Olympia, they invaded the building, capturing Netero and the audience.
They used this as leverage to demand that the Hunter Association hand over the Black Report.
During this period, besides some equipment being damaged due to fights, and Jed activating the Grudge of One-Hundred Demons: Rakshasa to shoot down approaching helicopters, and Gaki going outside to destroy police cars…
There were no further effective developments.
No additional casualties.
No further destruction of cities or buildings.
It seemed their actions only served to stage a dramatic plot twist.
And they played the role of villains with grand plans that ultimately failed.
Indeed, reality mirrored this.
Their plan failed, and Jed and others were dealt with by Gon and Killua.
Even after dealing with Jed and others, the Battle Olympia proceeded as usual, seemingly unaffected.
This shows… Jed's revival, or lack thereof, made almost no difference.
Even if he were to remain dead underground, his influence on the world would be minimal.
With this in mind, Luke felt indifferent.