Chapter 503: The Monster Who Destroys the City? A Girl? A Meteorite from the Sky!
"Shoko's hearing… it really recovered…" Mrs. Nishimiya's dazed gaze seemed to be looking at a dream.
After that, Yuzuru nervously tested her again and again. With each successful test, their anxious mood stabilized, then soared. After confirming Shoko could truly hear, all three shed tears of different meanings.
Ren just quietly watched them hug, cry, and smile. After a long time, their emotions recovered.
Mrs. Nishimiya wiped away her tears and stood up, her body quickly lowering to kneel. Ren, quick-witted, supported her arms. "Mrs. Nishimiya, let's skip such a grand gesture."
"Ren-kun, thank you so much! I apologize for my previous doubts!" Her eyes were sincere. "Never before have I been so happy."
"Ah ah…" Although her hearing had recovered, Shoko still needed to learn to speak. She made incomprehensible sounds, but it was clear she was trying to express her urgent gratitude.
Ren helped the tear-streaked Mrs. Nishimiya to the sofa. Only then did he rub Shoko's hair. "I've received all your gratitude. But I'd rather hear you say these things yourself, Shoko."
His golden eyes were like brilliant, hopeful stars in hers. "Mm!" Two small hands grabbed his large one, pinky hooked around pinky, and she nodded heavily. This was a promise.
Yuzuru's eyes were teary, realizing her trust was correct.
Ren then looked at Mrs. Nishimiya. "I know you want to understand her specific condition. Let's take Shoko to the hospital for a check-up. That way, you can truly put your minds at ease."
"I'll take her right now!" When it came to Shoko, even the mature Mrs. Nishimiya became unsteady and hurriedly stood up.
Yuzuru was still in a daze, so Ren pinched her cheek. "Aren't you going to follow?"
"Oh oh oh!" Yuzuru, feeling the pain, reacted and immediately chased after them. Before leaving, she turned and bowed deeply.
"Tsk, tsk, this honest and polite appearance is truly different from when we first met," Ren shook his head and chuckled.
"Ren, the food is ready," Kanae called out.
"Mm, coming."
City ruins. A desolate scene. What met the eye were the collapsed remains of skyscrapers. Sunlight streamed through shattered windowpanes. The streets were dilapidated and silent.
"Roar! Detestable humans! The world should be destroyed by hurricanes!" A creature with green skin and a humanoid body floated above the ruins, forming multiple tornadoes that continued to ravage the city. It was a Monster.
"Tsk, what a weak Monster. A mere Demon-level, and I still have to deal with it. The heroes of the Hero Association are too mediocre," a clear, cold voice rang out.
The Hurricane Monster looked up and saw a human with green curly hair, wearing a black, slit long gown, looking down at him. She had a youthful face, like a child.
"Human child, who allowed you to stand higher than me?" Hurricanes swirled beneath him, and his body quickly rose to be level with her.
However, this sentence made the girl's expression turn grim. "Child... Hehehe, die!"
She raised a hand, startling the Monster. But looking around, nothing had happened. He couldn't help but mock her. "Hahaha, children just throw impotent tantrums. Let my hurricanes send you to heaven!" He waved his hand, and two violent hurricanes attacked her.
The girl did not dodge, simply staring at him with cold, gloomy eyes. "I hate it most when others call me small!"
Boom! The moment the hurricanes approached, they were instantly dispersed by an invisible force.
"What the hell?" The Monster's eyes widened. Where did they go? Before he could figure it out, the light above him was covered by a shadow, which was rapidly expanding. The bizarre phenomenon caught his attention. He raised his head.
"???" He knew what it was now: a colossal meteor was falling from the sky, hurtling straight towards him.
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