"Enough," Allen said, his fingers tightening slightly.
"People like you don't deserve to live in a world protected by heroes."
With a crisp snap, Zenil's neck was broken, and his body was tossed to the ground like a rag doll.
Bang's hand, which had been stroking his beard, froze in mid-air, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
The entire scene was silent, everyone stunned by the sudden turn of events.
"Allen…" Bang slowly walked forward, his aged eyes filled with complexity.
"You were too impulsive."
"Teacher, I'm very sorry," Allen said, lowering his head with a sincere expression.
"But I won't regret killing a scumbag."
Sitch's face was ashen: "You… this is murder! Guards! Arrest him!"
Dozens of fully armed guards raised their weapons, but no one dared to make a move.
Allen glanced around, his gaze sweeping over the faces of each S-Class Hero, lingering for a moment on Tatsumaki and Bang, before saying: "Everyone, until we meet again."
With that, his figure suddenly vanished from the spot, leaving only a gentle breeze.
"Damn it!" Sitch angrily kicked the projector on the ground.
"Issue an arrest warrant immediately! Allen murdered a high-ranking official of the Association, a heinous crime!"
Tatsumaki hovered in place, complex emotions flickering in her green eyes; she knew Allen didn't want to burden her. She suddenly turned and flew away, not participating in the subsequent pursuit.
As night fell, in the ruins of A-City, several figures quietly gathered. Tatsumaki, Bang, Tanktop Master, Metal Bat, and other heroes, as well as Muzan and his demons, appeared at the agreed location.
"Allen, why have you called us here?" Bang asked in a deep voice.
Allen emerged from the shadows, moonlight illuminating his tired face: "I want to tell you the truth."
He meticulously recounted his investigation into the Association's corruption and the reason he killed Zenil today. Everyone's expressions gradually shifted from shock to solemnity.
"So, this is your plan?" Bang stroked his beard, his aged voice tinged with worry.
"To completely destroy the existing Hero Association?"
Allen stood on a broken concrete slab, the moonlight outlining his sharp features: "Not destroy, but rebuild. The current Association is rotten to the core."
Metal Bat slung his bat over his shoulder and grinned: "That's explosive! But I like it!"
"Are you crazy?" Child Emperor pushed up his glasses, his young face filled with shock: "This will cause social unrest!"
Genos's mechanical eyes glowed red: "Senior, I support your decision, but doing this will make you bear all the blame…"
"It doesn't matter," Allen said calmly.
"As long as those parasites can be eliminated."
Saitama scratched his bald head: "Ah… that sounds like a lot of trouble…"
"You idiot!" Tatsumaki suddenly burst out, her green eyes burning with anger.
"Do you think it's cool to take on everything by yourself?"
Allen looked back at her calmly: "This is the most effective way."
"No!" Tatsumaki's Psychokinesis suddenly erupted, and surrounding debris floated into the air.
"If there's trouble, I'll face it with you! I won't allow you to bear so much alone!"
Muzan stood in the shadows, his crimson eyes flickering slightly: "The Ancestor's decision is not to be questioned."
"Shut up!" Tatsumaki's Psychokinesis flared, sending Muzan flying several meters.
"I wasn't asking you!"
Kokushibo's six eyes simultaneously narrowed, and his hand rested on his sword hilt. Allen raised his hand to stop him: "Enough."
Bang stroked his beard, his aged voice tinged with worry: "Allen, are you sure you want to do this? Once you start, there's no turning back."
Tanktop Master clenched his fists, his muscles bulging: "Mr. Allen, we can use a gentler approach…"
"It's no use," Allen shook his head.
"The Association is already rotten to the root."
Zombieman lit a cigarette: "Then what do you plan to do?"
"I will exert pressure from the outside," Allen's gaze swept over everyone.
"Muzan and his demons will continue to help the public and establish a new order."
Atomic Samurai chewed on a toothpick: "Hmph, while the method is radical, it is indeed effective. For Old Man Bang's sake, I'll help you."
Prisoner Sexy-Sexy cupped his hands to his face: "Ahhh~ Is my Lin darling going to become a dark hero now~"
Tatsumaki suddenly flew in front of Allen, her green eyes staring directly at him: "I'm coming with you."
"No," Allen shook his head.
"You need to stay with the Association."
"Why should I listen to you?!" Tatsumaki's curly hair flared out.
"Because you are a pillar," Allen said softly.
"The public needs you."
Tatsumaki's lips trembled slightly, and she turned her face away: "Idiot…"
Bang sighed: "Allen, have you really thought this through?"
"Yes," Allen nodded: "Teacher, I'm sorry."
Bang waved his hand: "No need to apologize. You're just choosing your own path. At least you're doing much better now than I was in my youth."
Metal Bat suddenly burst out laughing: "Hahaha! Rookie, you've got guts! Just say the word if you need help!"
Child Emperor pushed up his glasses: "I'll help you."
Genos stood ramrod straight: "Senior, please allow me to assist you!"
"No," Allen shook his head: "You all stay with the Association and pretend you know nothing."
Saitama scratched his head: "Then… I'll continue being a hero?"
"Yes," Allen smiled: "Saitama-kun, just maintain the status quo."
Tatsumaki suddenly turned and flew away: "Do as you please!"
Her figure quickly disappeared into the night. Everyone was silent for a moment, then Bang stroked his beard: "She's just worried about you."
"I know," Allen said softly.
Muzan stepped forward: "Ancestor, next…"
"Continue with the previous plan," Allen instructed: "Help the public, build trust."
"Yes," Muzan bowed respectfully.
Kokushibo's six eyes flickered: "Targets to be eliminated…"
"For now, stay put," Allen shook his head: "First, observe the Association's reaction."
Akaza clenched his fist: "Please let me follow you!"
"No need," Allen patted his shoulder.
"It's safer for you all to act separately."
Daki tugged on Gyutaro's sleeve: "We will continue to help those humans…"
"Very good," Allen nodded.
Allen looked at everyone: "It's getting late, you should all head back."
Bang sighed: "Take care, my boy."
Metal Bat carried his bat: "Call me anytime if you need a fight!"
Child Emperor pushed up his glasses: "Be careful."
Genos bowed ninety degrees: "Senior, please be safe!"
Saitama waved: "Allen-kun, let's have barbecue together again sometime."
Everyone left one by one, leaving only Allen in the ruins.
The next day, the headlines of A-City's major media outlets were dominated by carefully crafted news:
"Hero Association Successfully Repels Alien Invasion, S-Class Heroes Collectively Commended"
"Mysterious Demon Organization Assists in Rescue, Receives High Praise from Citizens"
"Former S-Class Hero Allen Murders High-Ranking Association Official in Public, Expelled from Association"
The news made no mention of Allen's battle with Boros; all credit was attributed to the other S-Class Heroes and Muzan and his demons.
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