"Ugh, ahhhhhh—!!"
Amidst the screams, the Monster Ocean Trash instinctively crossed its arms over its head, attempting to block the apocalyptic attack.
However, in the face of Han Sen's destructive normal attack, imbued with special effects, its hastily erected defense was as fragile as a bubble in the sun, utterly vulnerable!
Rampaging energy, accompanying the descending iron fist, pierced into the ground, and the Monster's body was instantly torn apart; its muddy, pitch-black flesh exploded and was still flying through the air when it rapidly evaporated!
One hit, instant kill!
The rampant energy aftermath, mixed with the sea breeze, gradually subsided, leaving a charred, deep pit on the beach with vitrified edges, more than ten meters in diameter.
Aside from the faint smell of charring and ozone still lingering in the air, there was no trace left of the Demon-level Monster that had previously been beating Sweet Mask senseless!!
"Killed Demon-level Monster 'Ocean Trash', gained Origin Points x 807!"
King's heart, which had been pounding out of his chest, gradually calmed down, and he silently took a deep breath: "…I'm…saved…!"
Not far away, Sweet Mask propped himself up, spitting out a mouthful of blood mixed with mud.
Looking at the messy beach and Han Sen, whose electrical glow had dissipated, his handsome face was filled with shock and bewilderment.
—Who exactly is this guy…?!
Under the parasol, Alice and Tifa, having survived the ordeal, embraced each other excitedly, their lightly dressed figures forming a beautiful scenic line.
They looked at the god-like figure in the center of the battlefield, their beautiful eyes shimmering with admiration and infatuation: "Wow~~ So…so amazing!"
"Able to fight alongside Sweet Mask, is Claude also a Hero?!"
This man was not only handsome and charming, humorous, but he also possessed such powerful superpowers!
For the two girls protected by Han Sen, his calm and composed demeanor was far more captivating than Sweet Mask's lofty, perfect idol image.
Han Sen had figured it out; these two girls' understanding of the Hero Association probably only extended to popular idols like Sweet Mask.
After all, having met King twice without recognizing his identity indicated that the Strongest Man on Earth, despite his equally high popularity, was not on their list of celebrity crushes.
On the other side, King slowly let out a breath of relief, and the roar of his Emperor Engine gradually softened.
His indifferent and brutal exterior remained, but in reality, he had long felt his legs turn to jelly, and he was on the verge of collapse!
—As expected, combat is still too far beyond me right now!
At this moment, the shock in Sweet Mask's heart was no less than King's when he first met Han Sen.
This man…
So strong!!
Not just strong, but also…
With clear eyes and delicate features, talented, brave and decisive, fearless in the face of danger… his every move exuded an indescribable confidence and nonchalance; his abilities in all aspects were surprisingly not inferior to his own, which were already close to perfection!
Even with Sweet Mask's strength, it wasn't until Han Sen made his move that he discovered his extraordinary nature, and he watched helplessly as that monstrous, ugly creature, whose aura had surged, was casually blasted to smithereens by the other party's punch!
—Not fearing the ugly creature indicates that he and I are not the same type; his strength is pure and absolute!
—Then, this level of strength, this appearance, this nearly perfect Heroic demeanor… if his humanity and character pass muster, he would simply be the embodiment of my ideal Hero!
Who is he?
King's friend?
Why is there no record of this powerful individual in the Hero Association's data?
Sweet Mask's heart was shaken, countless thoughts racing through his mind.
Suppressing his physical discomfort and inner shock, he quickly cleaned off the grime clinging to his body.
Since the ugly Monster 'Ocean Trash' had been killed, Sweet Mask's terrifying regenerative ability, which had been suppressed earlier, began to rapidly recover.
In just a few breaths, all the injuries on his face and body had completely healed; his posture was upright, radiating brilliance, having already recovered the demeanor befitting a super-popular idol and a top A-Class professional Hero.
Taking a deep breath, he proactively walked towards Han Sen.
"Sir, thank you for your assistance." His face bore a sincere and perfect smile, and his tone was gentle and polite, "I am Sweet Mask, a Hero from the Hero Association. May I know your name?"
Looking at Sweet Mask, who had regained his idol persona and was proactively shaking his hand, Han Sen blinked, not refusing the other party's sudden enthusiasm.
While shaking hands, he softly introduced himself: "It's an honor, Mask-sama. You can call me Han Sen."
King, who heard clearly from the side, couldn't help but twitch his lips: "…."
—Didn't you just call yourself Claude…?
"Han Sen… Handsome…?"
Sweet Mask's heart stirred, and for some reason, the more he looked at Han Sen, the more pleasing he found him.
Even his name was so handsome; this man… he was simply born to be a Hero!
Handsome men attract each other; the elegant and approachable smile on his face grew even more eager, and he quietly said, understandingly: "Forgive my presumption, Han Sen-jun, do you have any interest in joining the Hero Association? If you are willing, I can… help with the introduction!"
"With your strength and image, you are sure to reach the pinnacle of Heroes and become a role model for all Heroes!"
Now it was King's turn to blink. Although he didn't possess the top-tier S-Class strength, he was one of the veteran S-Class Heroes, and his status and position were established.
Having been exposed to it over time, King understood Sweet Mask's character and demeanor, as the guy had always acted as a "gatekeeper," being very picky about S-Class Heroes.
—Didn't they say that this A-Class Rank 1 was usually arrogant and difficult to approach? Why is he so enthusiastic towards Han Sen-jun?
Han Sen didn't know what the two were thinking. At this moment, he was looking at the system message that had popped up, trying hard to suppress the corners of his mouth that wanted to curl up wildly.
"Ding! Detected replicable target 'Sweet Mask'!"
"Successfully replicated SSR ability: 'Perfect Transformation' Lv1!"
"'Perfect Transformation (SSR)': Allows perfect switching between human and Monster forms. In human form, it can maximally hide Monster aura and characteristics, and possesses extreme charm and affinity; in Monster form, all attributes such as strength, speed, and physique will receive a massive boost."
"Current ability slots occupied: 11/20."
Just by shaking hands, another extremely practical SSR was obtained; this was truly an unexpected surprise!
Sweet Mask's 'Perfect Transformation' was essentially a superior ability to 'Monsterification'; it not only allowed for more perfect disguise as a human but also provided a more comprehensive and significant boost to combat power in Monster form.
It truly was a must-have divine skill for travel, murder and robbery…
No, it was for maintaining peace and punishing evil, it was practically tailor-made for Han Sen.
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