A-City, Hero Association Headquarters.
"The Monster Association's recent actions have caused heavy losses to various cities, but fortunately, we reacted quickly and eliminated most of the Monsters."
Jessi reported the situation in detail, while the screen behind him displayed the destroyed areas of major cities.
"To mobilize so many Monsters at once, what is their goal? Are they trying to start a war with us?"
"According to our investigation, the Monster Association's operation this time is for the purpose of modifying humans."
"Modifying humans?"
"Yes, they have developed a type of monster cell. As long as a human swallows it, they will transform into a monster. This time, many humans were coerced into swallowing the cells and became monsters." Jessi said with worry.
According to intelligence, after transforming into a monster, one's strength will increase exponentially. Of course, there are also cases where they cannot withstand it and explode on the spot.
The critical part is that many powerful individuals have voluntarily swallowed monster cells for the sake of power, standing on the side of the Monster Association. This includes many strong martial artists. After transforming into monsters, their strength is basically at Tiger-level or above.
Moreover, this matter has already become widespread, and for a moment, ordinary citizens are all in a state of panic.
At this time, some people with ulterior motives have even begun to promote the theory of monster supremacy, holding parades to demand that the Hero Association surrender voluntarily to curry favor with the Monster Association.
"This is not good. If there is a first person like this, there will be a second. If everyone loses their sanity in the pursuit of power, it will cause panic among ordinary citizens."
"Hmph! They are all people with weak wills. We should immediately assemble the heroes and wipe out the Monster Association in one go."
"But we still do not know the location of their lair, and we know nothing about their strength. Attacking rashly will likely be disadvantageous for us."
"You are right. It is better to let Child Emperor investigate the specific situation before we take action."
Jessi continued the report while holding the documents in his hand, "Besides the situation with the Monster Association, we have also issued a wanted notice for the Hero Hunter, Garou."
"Is that the human who calls himself a monster?"
"Could it be that he also ate a monster cell?"
"No, he is still human, but his hunting targets are heroes. S-Class Hero Tanktop Master and C-Class Hero Mumen Rider have both been defeated."
"However, it seems he failed when he attacked Watchdog Man. If it weren't for the fact that Watchdog Man only operates within his own jurisdiction, he might have been able to finish him off."
"Hmph! The matter of the Monster Association hasn't been resolved yet, and even this kind of clown has popped up? Sitch, this matter needs to be handled properly."
Sitch's expression was ugly. "Understood. This is my dereliction of duty. We will resolve it as soon as possible."
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In M-City, after experiencing the thrilling battle a few days ago, King temporarily resumed his identity as King.
Now, the Monster Slaughter Order only needed four more Demon-level Monsters to be completed, but he had consecutively killed two Dragon-level executives of the Monster Association, which might have already attracted their attention.
Anyway, relying on his current strength, dealing with Demon-level monsters was quite easy, so it was better to keep that identity of Dark Mask hidden for now.
'Killing monsters in the identity of King shouldn't attract their attention, right?'
King, wearing a baseball cap, was walking and thinking when he accidentally bumped into someone.
"Sorry."
The moment King looked up, he felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
He saw a man wearing a simple crown and a cape. With a full beard, messy hair and beard, and ragged clothes, looking like a beggar, the man just glanced at King and walked away.
King felt cold sweat dripping all over his body, and his heart couldn't help but start pounding.
Thump! Thump...
The deafening sound echoed throughout the entire block.
In the past, King's King Engine only caused his heart to beat rapidly because of fear. But ever since he took over King's body, he had been able to control it very well. This was the first time it had gone out of control, one could imagine his mood at this moment.
Homeless Emperor turned his head slightly, a look of fanaticism in his eyes. "Did you discover me? As expected of the man known as the strongest on Earth. If you don't want all these ants to die, then follow me."
'Gyoro Gyoro, that idiot, actually wanted me to deal with an A-Class hero. How could I, the Homeless Emperor, allow myself to be ordered around by him? Only a hero of King's level is worthy of me making a move.'
Homeless Emperor couldn't wait to fight King and had long since thrown Gyoro Gyoro's instructions to the back of his mind.
'What should I do?'
King's head was buzzing at this moment. This was the first time he had felt such extreme pressure. Last time, when facing Boros on the spaceship, because the gap in strength between the two sides was too huge, he didn't even feel any danger.
'Forget it, I'll fight.'
King gritted his teeth and forcibly suppressed his feelings of panic, but the King Engine from just now had already attracted the attention of those around him.
"Look! It's King-san!"
"So cool! Was that the sound of the King Engine just now?"
"But why would he activate the King Engine? Could there be a monster nearby?"
After the citizens discovered King, they instantly became excited, but King had no intention of entangling with them. With a flash, he disappeared from the spot.
"Huh? King-san disappeared!"
"Such speed! Is this the strongest man on Earth? I couldn't see it clearly at all."
"King-san must have gone to eliminate a monster. What a respectable hero."
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King followed the direction where Homeless Emperor had left and arrived at the suburbs, where the other party was already waiting.
"You are King? I have wanted to fight you for a long time."
Homeless Emperor's lips curled up slightly, but he didn't show any intention of looking down on his opponent.
"Monster Association, Dragon-level executive." King feigned depth, his eyes extremely calm.
'He actually saw through my identity at a glance? Is this King?'
Homeless Emperor didn't dare to act rashly at this moment. After all, King's title of strongest man on Earth was definitely not unfounded.
'This guy is full of flaws. Wait! I get it, are you doing this on purpose? King, you really are a powerful opponent, trying to bait me into attacking first, then finding an opening to counter.'
Both sides stood in place like statues, Homeless Emperor carefully observing every move of King.
King was very fortunate that the other party had a rich imagination. At this moment, he was frantically operating in his system.
'System, hurry up and activate a random Talent Trial Card.'
[Ding! Random Talent Trial Card activated. High Demon-level, Kombu Infinity.]
[Talent: Kombu Control]
[Skills: Kombu Frenzy Sweep, Kombu Whiplash, Hardened Kombu]
[Talent Growth Value: 30%]
'What the hell is this piece of junk! Forget it, if the enemy doesn't move, I won't move.'
King made up his mind and pretended to be calm and collected on the surface.
Homeless Emperor said, "Since that's the case, I will make the first move."
'Holy crap, he moved!'