Starting with one punch, I'll stop being human.

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With death looming, whether he was blocking or begging for mercy, King instinctively raised his hand.

"Look! Lord King is about to make his move!"

The shop assistant watched her idol's movements with great anticipation, holding her breath and her eyes sparkling, but she didn't notice the complex look that flashed in the eyes of the man in front of her.

"Having not shown up for so long, Saitama is most likely not in M ​​City today."

"Oh my gosh... So King's good luck today is because of me?"

In that instant, a blazing white meteor flashed by.

"Aaaaaah! What's going on...!!"

Crack! Crack!

At that moment, the sound of porcelain shattering and the strange man's scream rang out almost simultaneously!

The incredibly fast, blazing white light shot out like an arrow, shattering the soft-boiled purse cannonball that was heading towards King. At the same time, it continued its momentum, piercing through the Ramen Monster's face and bursting out a large amount of boiling ramen soup!

No one noticed Han Sen's movements. He didn't even get up; he simply raised his right hand casually, and a tiny "scorching bomb" was instantly launched.

The screams stopped abruptly the next second.

The strange man, whose bowl was shattered, collapsed to his knees as if struck in a major artery. His massive body then tipped over and landed heavily on its back on the ground.

Ramen noodles, toppings, and broth spilled all over the ground in an instant, and the ruins were instantly enveloped by the rising steam. The strange man also fell silent.

[Defeat the Tiger-level monster "Deluxe Ramen" and obtain 68 Origin Points!]

As expected of a monster born from a twisted will in the human world!

Judging from the origin point, this bowl of ramen actually has strength close to the upper level of the tiger, equivalent to three useless slime octopuses!

(Slime Octopus: ???)

"Wow, awesome!"

Hearing the exclamation from the shop assistant behind him, Han Sen calmly curled the corners of his mouth.

The "Scorching Bullet" that can be instantly launched from his fingertips is a new move he developed after his overall strength increased. It consumes little energy, is fast, and although its power inevitably decreases, it is more than enough to kill a Tiger-level monster instantly.

As for why we need to develop it...

The style of verbal attacks is just too villainous!

However, Han Sen's joy was short-lived, as the shop assistant's next words nearly caused him to strain his back.

Her eyes sparkled, and she exclaimed with fervent admiration, "As expected of King! He defeated the monster with just a slight gesture and his powerful superpowers!"

"Wow! King's power is simply unfathomable!"

King: "...Huh?"

—Did I do it?

Han Sen: "..."

—No, when did you go blind?

Chapter 34 Scorching Bullet? Infernal Unparalleled Explosive Wave Cannon!

Before Han Sen could correct the shop assistant's misconception, a voice of agreement suddenly rang out from the side.

"I...I heard it!"

A terrified diner crawled out from under the table, pointing at King with a trembling voice, and exclaimed excitedly, "It's...it's the sound of the 'Emperor Engine'!!"

"That's right! That's the sound! That reassuring booming sound, like a war drum!"

"It's the 'Emperor Engine'... I know! That must be the legendary ultimate technique—'Purgatory Unparalleled Explosive Wave Cannon'!!"

"Lord King!"

"too strong!"

"I couldn't even see how he made the move! The weirdo was just gone!"

"Is this the power of an S-class hero? It's terrifying!"

The diners seemed to instantly forget their fear, their eyes gleaming with fervor as they swarmed around King, showering him with praise.

Some people even started to analyze it in a very logical way, saying that King's attack speed had exceeded the limits of human vision, and that the silent annihilation was the best manifestation of absolute control over power!

It's practically art!

Han Sen: "..."

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Looking at this group of guys, their heads bleeding but still so fanatical, he couldn't help but twitch his lips.

Haha, it was really unnecessary for me to help you!

King was surrounded by the crowd, cold sweat dripping down the back of his neck, inwardly cursing.

—No, these guys... do they really believe such outrageous things?

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He knew that any explanation at this moment would only make things worse.

He could only forcefully maintain that unchanging, cold, and powerful expression, letting the "Emperor Engine" inside his chest roar and thump due to tension.

Occasionally, he would nod symbolically, accepting the enthusiasm and worship of the crowd.

After the crowd's frenzy subsided slightly, King knew he wouldn't be able to eat that bowl of ramen today.

He walked calmly to the counter to pay the bill. The ramen shop owner excitedly said that he had to pay for the meal as a hero who saved the day, but he refused on the spot with a cold and intimidating look—which was actually a look of eagerness to leave as soon as possible.

"Hey, I have something important to do, please make way."

The tough guy's voice, strong enough to stop someone from urinating at their most intense moment, and his fierce, tough face that could stop a child from crying, created an undeniable aura of power. The onlookers involuntarily parted to make way for him, watching King's figure hurriedly disappear at the end of the street corner.

Amidst the mixed gazes of awe and admiration from the crowd, King left the ramen shop at the fastest speed he had ever seen, wanting nothing more than to rush home and play a few games to calm his nerves.

This even brought many fans to tears.

"King-san... he's just too kind...!!"

"He is absolutely the most powerful, most selfless, and most caring S-class hero!!"

"The strongest on Earth... the best!!"

"King!"

"King! King! King!"×N

Han Sen: "..."

Watching King's almost disheveled escape amidst the crowd, Han Sen was speechless, but a barely perceptible glint flashed in his eyes.

"Did he have an innate ability to attract strange and powerful beings? This seems like something we could make good use of!"

Although it has some mystical elements, Han Sen's guess is not without basis.

After all, what appeared to be just a Tiger-level Ramen Monster attacking King today was actually a host of monsters present...

"Phew...that was close! I almost died!"

After walking a whole block away from the ramen shop, King slowed down on a deserted park path.

The shadows of the trees are dappled here, and there are few pedestrians.

The simple escape had already drained his stamina. His forehead was covered in cold sweat, and he leaned against the railing of a park bench, panting for a long time before he could straighten up.

"Thankfully, the monster was taken down by an attack from who-knows-where, otherwise I really don't know how we would have ended up like this!"

"But I don't want to eat ramen for at least the next year!"

After calming his disordered breathing from excessive exercise, King, whose head was covered by his hoodie, sighed: "Next time... I'll just order takeout. Going out is just too dangerous!"

"Speaking of which, the latest Galgame in the Heartbeat series seems to be released soon. By then, I should be able to complete all the side quests in the Summer Love Song series. I'll buy it as soon as possible. I'm really looking forward to it..."

Just as King was dreaming with a hopeful smile, a magnetic and pleasant male voice suddenly came from beside him: "Oh? So S-class heroes also like to play Galgames? I thought you guys only played hardcore action games."

“It’s okay,” King replied without hesitation. “Anyway, I played it at home alone during my private time, and I always wore a mask before going to buy the discs, so no one knew… Huh?”

"Eh--!"

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The man who suddenly appeared beside him startled King, almost causing the "Emperor Engine" that had just calmed down to resurface.

"Dong dong dong dong...!"

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Han Sen (tilting his head): What the hell is that noise?

However, when King realized that the other person was a handsome young man who was even more handsome than a popular idol star, rather than a pervert or weirdo who was stalking him, King finally breathed a sigh of relief, but his heart was still pounding.

—Hmm, I feel like I've seen this somewhere before? Could it be a rookie idol who just debuted on some variety show?

Suppressing his doubts, King made a fist and pretended to cough, trying to save face, saying, "Ahem, you misheard. Actually, I was talking about the Galaxy Mech series, a hardcore action game that really tests your skills!"

When he looked at Han Sen again, he had already smoothly switched back to that cold and ruthless villainous face, his gaze sharp and cold: "If you want an autograph, please hurry up, I have important things to take care of."

Wow, that acting skill is amazing. It's a waste of talent not to win an Oscar.

Han Sen sighed inwardly, no wonder King could be ranked as an S-class hero despite being a mere mortal.

A fierce, expressionless face combined with a natural talent for acting, along with a passive ability that automatically summons the bald demon king for protection in times of crisis...

It's like God is feeding them food right behind them.

"Oh dear, no need for an autograph."

Han Sen casually shook his head, one hand in his pocket, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

Seeing that King truly had no recollection of it, he lowered his voice, speaking as if in a devil's whisper, "But Mr. King, have you forgotten so quickly?"

"……Eh?"

King looked puzzled, but his expression changed and his pupils shrank when Han Sen said the next thing.

"Let me introduce myself, my name is Han Sen."

"I took down that ramen monster just now~"

As he spoke, Han Sen casually raised his right hand and flicked his finger at a decorative rockery in a deserted spot in the park next to him.

A faint wisp of bright white light flashed and disappeared from the fingertip.

With a muffled thud, the half-person-high artificial hill exploded instantly, sending rubble flying everywhere!

Although it was an instantaneous pyrotechnic bomb with its power reduced to the lowest level, its destructive force still made King's eyelids twitch wildly.

"Gudu..."

At that moment, King suddenly recalled the fear of being dominated by the Ramen Monster, and the blazing white light that instantly killed the monster!

"It's...it's you..."

Recalling the eye contact he made when he entered the ramen shop, and the identical attack he had just received, King suddenly realized.

Based on the superpowers he had just demonstrated and the state of the Ramen Monster when he died, he was certain that Hansen was not lying.

It was this handsome young man, who was a head taller than him, who had saved him at the last minute!

While grateful, King suddenly fell into a deeper dilemma and panic, unsure of how to speak.

After all, he is the "strongest on earth" in people's eyes, so why would the strongest need someone else to save him?

If this gets out...

King was surprised that he would no longer have to struggle with this decision in the next second, and he was so shocked by the other party's smiling words that he broke out in a cold sweat and his mind went blank.

"Actually, King, you're just an ordinary person with incredibly good luck, right?"

"The so-called 'Emperor Engine' combat form is just the sound of your heart pounding when you're extremely afraid."

"As for that so-called 'Hellfire Unparalleled Blazing Wave Cannon'... it's completely fictitious, purely a figment of the public's and the Hero Association's imagination. It's a false urban legend that you've never possessed, I'm telling you..."

Han Sen leaned forward slightly, looking directly into King's wide, fear-filled eyes, and said clearly, word by word:

"It should be correct, right?"