To Chrollo, everything Moses said or did before his inevitable death was simply futile resistance.
Unfortunately…
He could not see the black tendrils wrapped around Uvogin's body, nor could he see the bud that was slowly condensing among the lush black tendrils.
The emotional shifts of an Enhancer are exceptionally pure.
Compared to other Nen Categories, this characteristic usually brings a positive amplification effect in battle.
But in the face of Kyoka Suigetsu, it can also bring more powerful fuel than other Nen Categories.
In a sense, Moses had, under specific conditions, turned this into a double-edged sword.
'Three minutes?'
'No, roughly two and a half minutes would suffice.'
The fierce battle raged on.
Uvogin continued his relentless offense, while Moses focused entirely on defense, and then narrowly avoided several of Chrollo's dirty tricks.
On the surface, Moses seemed to be at an overwhelming disadvantage, as if he was dancing on the edge of a blade and could fall into the abyss at any time.
However, Chrollo's side didn't adjust their strategy because of this. They still sought to win by playing it safe and taking it step by step.
Amid the intense battle, time quietly ticked away.
'About 15 seconds left...'
Moses glanced at the bud sticking up high behind Uvogin without leaving a trace.
In about fifteen seconds, the bud will bloom into an Eye of Sight.
At that moment, he could proceed to the next step.
While Moses was thinking about it, he saw Uvogin rushing towards him again, shrouded in a storm of raging Aura.
'Are you so sure that Uvogin can keep his composure till the end...'
Moses swiftly retreated, putting distance between them. At this time, he glanced at Chrollo, who remained motionless, and could roughly guess what he was thinking.
Presumably-
The fact that Uvogin's Aura swelled a little due to anger was considered a 'favorable' change in the eyes of this spider-head.
So, he made no attempt to curb Uvogin's escalating emotions.
But the real reason was his unwavering belief that victory was already assured.
In fact, Uvogin hadn't betrayed Chrollo's trust and never revealed any flaws during his offensive.
However-
'What you think is a certainty will become the very reason for your defeat.'
Moses thought to himself as he was forced into another direct clash with Uvogin.
This time, Moses strategically allowed himself to be knocked back, letting his body fly across most of the Nen Space before crashing into the dusty terrain and sliding down.
During this process, he had been paying attention to the situation on Chrollo's side.
As the bud was about to bloom, Moses had no intention of fumbling at the last moment.
Although this battle has consumed a considerable amount of his Potential Aura, in order to ensure the smooth activation of Kyoka Suigetsu, he will still use his Potential Aura without reservation.
This approach undoubtedly eliminates the last potential variable.
At last-
The bud hanging behind Uvogin slowly unfurled, transforming into an eerie eye radiating an ominous Aura.
'Kyoka Suigetsu, activated!'
Moses had finally reached the critical moment, but his words, actions, and even his Aura did not change at all.
He did not take the initiative to attack just because Uvogin was trapped in the illusion.
This calm and meticulous approach became the last straw that shattered the 'coffin plan'.
Uvogin, still consumed by fury, charged Moses as before. Moses responded by retreating to create distance, only to be caught up again after a few moments.
Love, who was assisting from the side, took the opportunity to shoot as usual, while Chrollo seized the opportunity as usual and used the Teleportation Ability to position Uvogin for more effective attacks.
Everything appeared normal.
Chrollo, Uvogin, and Love didn't feel anything unusual.
To them, it seemed as though Moses was steadily descending into the depths of hell amidst the relentless, high-intensity battle.
Then, the moment that shattered their perception arrived.
Uvogin, who had maintained a dominant position throughout the battle, was suddenly hit by Moses, who found a flaw and sent him flying backwards.
The direction of Uvogin's flight was straight toward Love's position.
Love made no effort to assist Uvogin in mitigating the force, and even sidestepped, allowing Uvogin to pass over her and crash heavily to the ground.
After Uvogin landed on the ground, he immediately stood up and charged towards Moses again with a roar.
And at that exact moment-
Moses raised his hand, conjuring his black sword.
[Super Speed: Bullet]
The black sword shot out from his palm and flew towards Uvogin like a bolt of black lightning.
At that moment…
Uvogin had just ran past Love.
While in the 'illusion', he saw the black sword coming at him like lightning, so he stretched out his hand without hesitation, grasped the black sword in mid-air, and then crushed the black sword with his powerful grip as before.
Amid the scattering fragments of light, Uvogin seemed to find a justification to mock Moses in return.
But in reality-
When Uvogin passed Love, he turned around without any warning and struck her, snapping her neck with a single blow.
"Huh?!"
When Love was hit by the sudden attack, a look of surprise and confusion flashed in her eyes for a moment.
Then, in her forcibly twisted field of vision, caught a glimpse of the black lightning-like beam piercing through Uvogin's chest, and then continuing onward to pierce through her own.
'Why, why...!?'
Overwhelmed by endless confusion, Love slowly collapsed slowly to the ground.
However, Uvogin, who had just carried out this inexplicable act, remained locked in his furious offensive stance, seemingly oblivious to the fatal wound in his chest.
At the same time-
When Chrollo saw this scene, the calmness on his face suddenly disappeared, replaced by astonishment and disbelief that gleamed in his eyes.
Moses, who saw Chrollo's reaction, maintained his outstretched arm and said calmly:
"From every angle, your meticulously crafted plan is unsolvable, giving you unshakable confidence. Therefore, when it collapsed entirely, it's only natural for your face to display expressions like 'impossible' and 'unbelievable'."
"...!"
Chrollo's pupils quivered as he stared intently at Moses, unable to respond, or rather, finding himself utterly speechless.
Moses slowly lowered his hand and said indifferently: "Even if you comb through it in your mind a thousand times, searching for reasons or excuses, it won't change the reality that you've already failed. In the final analysis... you were too arrogant, Chrollo."
Having said that, Moses considerately removed the effect of Kyoka Suigetsu.
He wanted to let Uvogin witness his end and what he had done before he died.
"To ignore life does not mean to be detached from it."
As the countdown ticked away, Moses's words stabbed into Chrollo's psyche like cold knives.
At this moment, Uvogin emerged from the illusion and his face was filled with astonishment as he looked at the now-dying Love on the ground.
At such a close distance, he could clearly see the soul-piercing questioning in Love's eyes.
'Why? Why?'
The haunting inquiry echoed in Uvogin's ears.
'What… what the hell is going on?!'
Uvogin looked very confused, so how could he answer Love's soul-piercing questions?
Moses's gaze passed over the dying Uvogin and Love, and fell on Chrollo's face.
'Ultimately-'
'They were only human.'
Moses lowered his gaze and said calmly: "From this moment on, I've confirmed one more thing: you..."
Before he could finish his words, the world around him abruptly distorted and shifted.
At the next moment…
Moses found himself back on the arena.
It seemed that the deaths of Uvogin or Love had triggered the ability mechanism of the Nen Space, and then sent him directly out of the Land of Exile.
As Moses appeared out of nowhere, suddenly, looks of shock, astonishment, and disbelief came from all directions and gathered on Moses.
These gazes came from the members of the Phantom Troupe.
In their expectations, the person emerging from the Nen space should have been their boss and companions!
'Why-'
'Why is it this bastard?!'
Moses ignored their gazes and walked unhurriedly toward the position where Chrollo had previously stood.
"You didn't seize the last 'chance'. Of course, I lean toward another possibility."
As he spoke, Moses half-knelt down, then a ball of flame-like Nen condensed on his index finger.
"But it doesn't matter. I'll make sure the expression of 'This can't be happening' is permanently etched on your face until the moment you die."