Zegin Highline (ゼギン゠ハイライン, Zegin Hairain),[1] is the main antagonist of the video game Hunter × Hunter: Altar of Dragon Vein,[2] was an ex-Ruins Hunter and the 3rd Phase examiner for the 282nd Hunter Exam.[1]
Appearance[]
Zegin's game design
Zegin was a young man with crimson red hair, with one long protruding bang hanging on the right and a shorter one hanging from the left, and pointed sides. He also had a Roman nose, thin eyebrows, and black eyes hidden under a pair of glasses. He also wore a white blazer with two gold-colored belt buckles, blue trim around the edges, cuffs, and the cape attached to the blazer, a black dress shirt underneath the blazer, matching color white pants, a brown leather belt with a gold-colored buckle, and black dress shoes.[1]
Personality[]
Zegin is callous and conniving. He had no remorse for killing all of the examinees in the 3rd Phase of the 282nd Hunter Exam, making him unrepentant. His primary goal for wanting to acquire the powerful Aura from the Dragon Vein is so that he can achieve "True Freedom". Said freedom consists of having no one stand in his way. In other words, he is a selfish man who prioritizes himself.[1]
Background[]
A skilled ex-Ruins Hunter who passed the 275th exam. However, five years prior, his license was revoked. Zegin was the 3rd Phase examiner for the 282th Hunter Exam. During his part of the exam, he murdered all forty Hunter examinees with his Nen abilities. From Zegin's crimes specifically taking place during the exam itself, the blame fell on the association. This incident led to his arrest and for the Hunter Association to revoke his Hunter License. His information was also removed from the Hunter Association's database.[1]
Sometime after the incident, Zegin managed to escape from prison. He then teamed up alongside Sabaki and Amane. With all three despising hunters, they plan on obtaining the Dragon Vein's energy.[1]
Plot[]
Altar of Dragon Vein[]
Note: Events occurring in Altar of Dragon Vein do not constitute canon material. Furthermore, some events may slightly differ depending on the current player character.
As the group arrives at his mansion, Kurapika mentions it to be too quiet and presumes it to be a trap. Thus, they attempt to find the back entrance instead. Once they enter, they head for Zegin's office upstairs. There, a speaker is heard. The voice introduces himself as Zegin and reveals he once was a Pro Hunter. He claims to want 'Freedom' and the Dragon Vein energy within the Forest Ruins. Zegin notes that the group is unaware of the other ruins. From that, he shuts the office doors and has various creatures fill the mansion. The group is then forced to escape.[1]
Outside, the Hunter group encounters Zegin himself. He stands alongside Amane and Sabaki next to a vehicle. He comments on being surprised they escaped and needing the final ring for the Forest Ruins. Entering the jeep, the trio then drives off. Gon and friends then return to Netero's airship to discuss their findings. From Satotz, they are soon informed of Zegin's arrest and revoked license.[1]
After realizing the Crystal Caves no longer has the second ring, he heads to Netero's airship to obtain it himself. Here, he is confronted by Menchi. She attempts to attack him to no avail. Zegin then heads for Netero's office. The duo then talks, where Zegin demands that he give up the ring; otherwise, he will destroy the ship. At this, Netero reluctantly gives him the ring. Before he leaves, Netero asks what's within the Forest Ruins. Here, Zegin reveals that he aims to head for the Altar of Dragon Vein, where an abundance of energy is gathered. He describes it as an 'Aura Amplifier.' Said information was obtained from an ancient stone tablet. Zegin then leaves the airship.[1]
Once the Hunter Group returns to the airship, Netero and Romaria recount what happened. They then head for the Forest Ruins, where they find the entrance to be open. Heading inside, they see Zegin standing by himself. He congratulates them on making it this far. However, he refuses to step away. Zegin claims shamans and priests made the altar to increase their spiritual power. Zegin then reveals his intentions: He plans on absorbing the Earth's aura to use as his own. He seeks freedom rather than world domination: To have enough power that no one can stop him. Before their conversation can continue, though, orc enemies appear to defend the entrance. As Zegin makes his escape, the Hunter group is forced to defend themselves.[1]
Later on, Zegin stands before the Dragon Vein at the altar. Sabaki then appears. The duo discuss their current situation regarding the hunters. Sabaki also lies about Amane's current whereabouts. However, Zegin calls him out for this, revealing he knows Sabaki disposed of Amane himself. He was also always aware of Sabaki's eventual betrayal. The younger man then reveals his father to have been murdered by Zegin and stabs him. However, because of the nearby Dragon Vein, Zegin survives. He reveals that the ancient shaman would sacrifice themselves at the Dragon Vein to block out their own aura and take the Earth's. In other words, Sabaki accidentally assisted him. He then raises his newfound aura and knocks him unconscious.[1]
When the Hunter group arrives, Zegin stands before them. He preaches to them regarding his philosophy towards freedom and responsibility. Zegin then proclaims that his powers will now allow him to do anything he wishes. He then fights them. When halfway drained of his health, the Ex-Hunter uses the Dragon Vein to heal himself. Sabaki then awakens. He proceeds to destroy the Dragon Vein with his Nen ability permanently. Zegin is soon properly defeated. With one last burst of aura, he falls to the ground as the altar collapses.[1]
Later on, while attempting to find the final Goddess Advent Card, it is revealed that Amane had recovered Zegin's body from the altar. From this, he plans on using his body as a puppet. Thus, one final fight breaks out. However, despite his best efforts, the Hunter group and Sabaki manages to defeat them, resulting in both of their deaths.[1]
Abilities & Powers[]
Nen[]
As a former Hunter and Hunter examiner, he is capable of utilizing Nen. While the specifics of his abilities aren't specified in-game, it is shown that he uses aura yellow projectiles against his opponents. When powering up, he can also use homing blue projectiles instead. Said blue projectiles can easily be outrun due to their short duration.[1]
Translations around the World[]
| Language | Name | |
|---|---|---|
 Arabic
|
زيگين هايلاين | |