"B-Class Rank 5 Hero, Dark Mask. In view of your significant contribution this time, the Association has decided to promote you to A-Class, and we are hereby asking for your opinion." Jess smiled.
He knew he hadn't misjudged the person from the beginning, as Dark Mask's strength was indeed extraordinary.
"I have no problem with it. If I can be promoted, then promote me."
King had originally wanted to refuse, as his identity was special and he didn't want to be overly scrutinized by others. However, if he refused, it would only make the Association more suspicious. After all, the benefits brought by an increase in hero ranking were numerous, and some people schemed every day for this, not hesitating to use various means to pull down higher-ranked heroes.
"Very well. Once the ranking is finalized later, the Association will notify you. We look forward to your future performance."
After King left, the administrators of the Hero Association began to deliberate.
"Isn't the promotion too fast? He only just reached B-Class Rank 5 not long ago, and now he is to be promoted to A-Class."
"Yes, such a promotion will likely cause dissatisfaction among many heroes within the Association."
"In my opinion, let's first promote him to B-Class Rank 2. If there are other outstanding performances in the future, it won't be too late to promote him to A-Class then."
Sitch explained, "Gentlemen, his strength is beyond doubt, he absolutely has the strength of an A-Class or even an S-Class Hero. Furthermore, his recent activities have been very frequent, and he has even slain a Dragon-level monster."
"Slain a Dragon-level monster? Are you talking about that monster who was besieged by four S-Class Heroes and finally fled in a panic? But wasn't it already at the end of its rope? This kid probably just picked up a bargain."
As soon as Sitch finished speaking, someone immediately raised a different opinion.
After all, even heroes had countless networks of relationships within the Association and belonged to different factions. Now that an unknown person like King had suddenly surged to A-Class, it meant that the heroes previously above him would inevitably have to drop in ranking.
"Then what about this time? Garou, who calls himself a monster, personally defeated two top A-Class heroes right in front of me. If Dark Mask hadn't stepped in at the end, the three A-Class heroes would likely have been wiped out."
Once these words were spoken, the person who had just raised the objection immediately became speechless.
Seeing that everyone else had stopped talking, Sitch exchanged a glance with Jess and nodded.
"Then it is settled: B-Class Rank 5 Dark Mask is promoted to A-Class Rank 35."
"But, there is that person in B-Class..."
"It doesn't matter, I will explain the situation to her personally."
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Leaving the Hero Headquarters, King headed towards A-City.
'Since my weapons and equipment are still on cooldown, I'll head to A-City to search for Demon-level monsters first.'
Ever since he had fought Mirror, King had become increasingly cautious. He understood that even with Undying Body, he could not easily take risks.
Especially the executives of the Monster Association. Each one was an extremely terrifying existence whose strength definitely surpassed Mirror. The current King didn't even have a chance to escape from them.
"The road ahead is long and arduous."
King sighed.
The two-month deadline was getting closer and closer.
"Huh? How do I run into this guy everywhere?"
After traveling for half a day, just as King entered the unpopulated area of Z-City, he bumped into an acquaintance.
"It's you?! B-Class Hero, Dark Mask!"
Sonic was slightly taken aback, and then endless fury flared in his eyes.
"Egg-bro... what a coincidence."
King was a bit speechless. He didn't even need to think to know that Sonic was definitely going to cause trouble for Saitama and happened to run into him.
"Fine, I'll start with you, and the next one will be that bald guy."
Swish!
A longsword stabbed over in a rage.
King dodged, and the two had already exchanged several rounds as their figures intertwined.
'His speed and strength have increased quite a bit.'
Looking at the scars on his body, King couldn't help but frown. Sonic's attacks were making him a bit overwhelmed.
"Hahaha! Kid, feel despair!"
Hail of Carnage!
Boom... Boom...
A series of explosions rang out, completely submerging King's body.
"If you want to blame someone, blame your bad luck for provoking me."
Seeing King suffer, Sonic couldn't help but curl his lips upward.
"You're really annoying."
King barely managed to save his clothes. Otherwise, he would be streaking again.
However, looking at the situation today, if he didn't deal with Sonic, it would be difficult for him to smoothly go and search for monsters.
'If I have to use it, I have to use it. System, activate a random Talent Trial Card and use it.'
King had now accumulated seven Talent Trial Cards, one of which guaranteed a 100% talent growth value, which he had decided to use as his final trump card.
[Ding! Activating Talent Trial Card.]
[Dragon-level Monster Geryuganshoop. Talent: Advanced Psychokinesis. Skill: Telekinetic Shower of Rubble. Talent Growth Value: 20%. Usage: 24 hours.]
'What the heck? A monster Talent Trial Card?' King was stunned.
The system's Talent Trial Card had actually generated a monster's talent this time, and it was even a cadre under the God-level threat Boros.
"Are you scared stupid? That's fine, just die with that fear. Remember my name! Speed-o'-Sound Sonic!"
Sonic rushed towards King, determined to chop off his head with one strike.
"Wait a second, let me study this!"
Hum!
Just as the sharp longsword was about to slice through King's neck, a massive shockwave burst out from his body.
Bang!
Sonic's body flew back, blasting into a distant building.
"What kind of ability is this? Damned guy, actually hiding his strength!"
Sonic crawled out, looking somewhat disheveled, and his eyes turned serious as he looked at King.
'So that's how it is, the random talents are not limited to heroes.'
Through the system's explanation, King's mood calmed down.
He was all too familiar with Psychokinesis. He had used the Psychokinesis Talent Trial Cards of B-Class Fubuki and S-Class Tatsumaki before, which combined attack, defense, and movement. This time, Geryuganshoop's Advanced Psychokinesis was no less impressive. However, because the talent growth value was only 20%, the actual power he could exert might not even be as strong as when he used Fubuki's Talent Trial Card for the first time.
'It's enough to deal with the current situation.'
"Die!"
Four Shadows Burial: Scattering Flash Slash!
Sonic's four clones rushed towards King together, but he was not panicked at all.
"Didn't you eat? Too slow!"
Hum!
Sonic suddenly felt an extremely strong pressure coming from all around him. His movement became abnormally difficult, and his three clones disappeared.
'The Gravity Field is pretty useful.'
King threw a punch wrapped in terrifying Psychokinesis, slamming it towards Sonic.