*Just how many types of power does this man possess...?*
Seeing the heavily injured Genus suddenly return to normal, Fubuki couldn't help but wonder to herself.
"Don't do anything bad in the future, okay?" In front of everyone, Lexon patted Genus on the head and spoke.
"Ah... okay..." Genus, now branded with a mark of loyalty, responded somewhat blankly.
After being controlled by Kotoamatsukami and receiving a snippet of memory showing his "invincible" Carnage Kabuto being instantly defeated, Genus had become extremely submissive.
"Then the matter is perfectly resolved." Lexon turned back and smiled at Saitama and the others.
"Then let's make some food to eat," proposed Saitama, whose motives weren't exactly pure from the start.
"This place isn't exactly appetizing." Lexon glanced at the corpses of Genus's clones, all slaughtered by Carnage Kabuto. "Let's go outside before cooking."
"No problem," Saitama nodded. "Let's go."
With that, the two began walking toward the exit.
Genos quickly followed behind.
"You guys... are you just going to leave this man here? Shouldn't he be handed over to the Hero Association for judgment?" Fubuki's voice drifted from behind.
"He'll mend his ways from now on. He's already promised," Lexon replied without looking back.
"But a verbal promise has..."
"Just rest easy," Lexon interrupted Fubuki.
"..." Fubuki was left somewhat speechless.
*How can they just trust his word so easily and let him go...?*
But seeing the group distance themselves, she could only stomp her foot and follow after Lexon and the others.
Since the judgment was made by such powerful individuals, Fubuki wouldn't presume to act on her own.
...
"Ahhhh..."
In a clearing not far from the House of Evolution, a high-pitched, trembling female scream rang out.
"This... this dish..." With her hair disheveled, face flushed, and collar hanging open to reveal a generous amount of fair skin, Fubuki gazed at the food on her plate in utter shock.
*How... how can something this delicious exist in this world...?*
*And it was made by this 'Mist Swordsman'...*
Fubuki's dazed gaze shifted to Lexon.
*Just how many more things is he hiding...?*
Fubuki felt the man was becoming increasingly mysterious.
At the same time... the desire in her heart to recruit him into the Fubuki Group grew even stronger.
"It really is delicious..." Saitama shoveled the food into his mouth like a starving ghost, praising it as he ate.
"Mr. Lexon really is incredible in every aspect!" Genos, eating alongside them, showed a look of deep respect.
Though he was a cyborg, the thoughtful Dr. Kuseno had preserved a basic gustatory system for him, allowing him to taste the flavors of Lexon's cooking.
At this moment, compared to the original story, much of the respect Genos held for Saitama had shifted toward Lexon.
After all, with Lexon snatching up all the kills, Saitama hadn't had much of a chance to show off.
"I'm glad you like it." Lexon's reaction was calm. He then said to Saitama, "Remember to go register with the Hero Association after you finish eating."
"Mhm," Saitama grunted vaguely in response.
Having finished his meal, Lexon stood up.
"What kind of things?" Saitama asked curiously.
"Something similar to what just happened," Lexon replied.
"Oh... no problems, I hope?" Saitama asked out of concern.
Considering Lexon was already a friend, Saitama wouldn't mind helping out.
"It's nothing serious," Lexon answered.
He planned to use the mental imprint he left on Crane Lady to locate and deal with her situation.
Furthermore, since he already possessed the invincible duration of the Baldy state, he didn't need Saitama's help.
"Then come back soon," Saitama waved.
"Mr. Lexon..."
"'Mist Swordsman'..."
Seeing Lexon about to leave, Genos and Fubuki rose together.
Their intention was clear; they wanted to tag along.
"Not this time." Lexon crossed his arms in an 'X' shape, refusing them.
*An opponent who could easily dispose of my Wood Clone must be at the peak of the Six Paths level or even stronger. If I let them come along...*
*Alright, those are all excuses.*
*The truth is, I just think they're too slow and will get in the way.*
"Ah... we can't...?" Genos and Fubuki both looked like they had been abandoned.
*Why are you acting like I've done something terrible to you...?*
"Saitama is your master, Genos." Lexon glanced at Saitama, who was patting his full stomach. "And Fubuki... your group members are still lying in front of my apartment."
Once those words were spoken, Genos and Fubuki fell silent.
Then, Lexon's body gradually began to ascend into the sky.
"By the way, Lexon, do you want to have a match later?" As Lexon was about to depart, he heard Saitama's voice drifting up from below.
"Hm?"
Suspended in mid-air, Lexon looked down at Saitama's face, which had turned somewhat serious, his bangs fluttering in the wind.
*Saitama-sensei wants to fight Mr. Lexon?*
*From what Mr. Lexon said, it seems Saitama-sensei's strength is even greater than his?*
*Then this battle... I absolutely cannot miss it!*
This was the thought of a stunned Genos.
*This unknown bald guy wants to fight the 'Mist Swordsman'?*
*Can he even win?*
*Regardless... I have to be there to watch!*
This was the thought of a stunned Fubuki.
"Are you serious?" Lexon's calm words descended from the air.
"I'm serious."
"..." Lexon and Saitama locked eyes.
After pondering for a long while, he nodded and replied, "Alright."
As someone familiar with the original plot and understanding Saitama's character, Lexon naturally knew what the greatest trouble for this invincible bald hero was.
It was... his own invincible strength.
The dissatisfaction of not being able to experience a truly exhilarating, heart-pounding fight.
Because Saitama was too strong, no matter what kind of opponent he faced, he could resolve it with a single punch—a one-shot kill...
Thus, he had always longed for an evenly matched, thrilling battle.
It was the thing he wished for most, even in his dreams.
Therefore, now that he felt his friend possessed sufficient power, Saitama wanted to give it a try.
To have a match with Lexon.
And Lexon, having managed to freely obtain the duration of Saitama's invincible strength, didn't mind fulfilling Saitama's expectations.
Furthermore...
Lexon was also curious to see what would happen when two opponents, both possessing "invincible" settings in their respective story worlds, fought each other.
As for concerns about the shockwaves of the battle destroying the Earth, there was no need to worry.
After all, Lexon possessed "Amenominaka," which he had acquired from signing in with Kaguya.
That is, several small pocket worlds that could serve as battlefields.
He could simply restrict the fight to one of them.
Upon receiving a definitive response, Saitama gave Lexon a final wave of farewell.
Lexon lingered no longer and flew off toward the location where Crane Lady was marked.
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