Just then, having been following a few steps behind the two of them,
Genos, silent as a statue, his database was frantically analyzing.
Analyzing every word and reaction of his sensei.
Analyzing King's seemingly simple yet profound answer.
"Is this... the realm of the strong?"
This was the height where his sensei and that strongest man on earth stood together at this moment.
He suddenly spoke.
"Sensei... Mr. King..."
The blonde cyborg quickly walked to their side, his mechanical eyes shining brilliantly at this moment.
They surged with irrepressible reverence and shock.
"I... I heard everything."
He took a deep breath, as if to calm the overload of his Core Furnace.
"Sensei's constant code of conduct, Mr. King's profound understanding of 'heroic duties'..."
Genos clenched his fists, his metal knuckles making a slight grinding sound.
"I used to believe that strength was everything."
"As long as one has enough power, they can carry out justice and save everyone."
"But now I understand..."
"I was truly too shallow!!!"
He looked at Saitama, then at King, his gaze burning.
"Sensei's strength lies not just in his fists."
"But in the purity behind being a 'hero for fun'."
"Not wavering due to others' opinions, not backing down due to unknown outcomes."
"Just following his heart to do what he believes should be done."
"And Mr. King's strength lies not just in the legendary emperor engine."
"But in that clear awareness of 'responsibility'. Knowing he won't be understood, he still gives warnings."
"Understanding he cannot control everything, yet still doing his best."
"This... this is true'strength'!"
Genos's voice grew louder, filled with a pilgrimage-like devotion.
"It's not simple power crushing, but a realm where character and power go hand in hand!"
"To be able to hear Mr. King's teachings with my own ears, to be able to follow and learn by Sensei's side..."
"How fortunate I, Genos, am!"
He suddenly gave a ninety-degree bow, his blonde hair falling with the movement.
"Please allow me to follow the two of you!"
"I will surely engrave today's teachings into my core database as a guide for my future path as a hero!"
Saitama was a bit caught off guard by Genos's sudden excitement, scratching his head blankly:
"Ah... oh... you're being too exaggerating, Genos..."
King looked at the bowing cyborg youth, then glanced at the bewildered bald man beside him.
Suddenly, he smiled.
Not a fierce sneer, nor a perfunctory fake smile.
But a very happy, genuine smile.
"Let's go," King said, looking up at the sky.
There, the distortion of the clouds was becoming more intense, and a massive shadow was slowly ascend the atmosphere, pressing down towards the ground.
"The guest is arriving."
The emperor engine began to roar lowly.
Thump... Thump... Thump... This time, it wasn't for intimidation.
But to welcome—
A true battle spanning the stars... All the S-Class Heroes sensed something was wrong.
The evacuating citizens might only feel a mysterious palpitation and panic.
But these powerhouses standing at the peak of humanity clearly "heard" the groan of the atmosphere being torn apart.
They all stopped their work at the same time.
Looking in the same direction of the sky, and then—
Without hesitation, they sped towards King's direction.
At the edge of a high-rise, beside King, Saitama, and Genos.
The sounds of breaking through the air and landing rang out one after another.
Tatsumaki floated, her emerald eyes locked on the horizon; for the first time, her small face lacked impatience, showing only solemnity.
Atomic Samurai landed silently, his hand always on his sword hilt.
Metal Bat shouldered his bat, clicking his tongue irritably: "What's with this damn weather?!"
Drive Knight's sensors pointed at the sky: "Energy readings abnormal."
Child Emperor's small face was tense: "Something is descending."
Superalloy Darkshine, All Might, Pig God, Zombieman, Flashy Flash, Prisoner... the S-Class Heroes had all gathered here.
In this suffocating, silent wait—
"Swoosh—!!!"
A point of blinding fire tore through the clouds, trailing a long tail of flame, crashing down towards everyone's location like a meteor!
It was a crimson energy cannon with a diameter of over three meters!
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