Chapter 215 : Misunderstanding
"Ding—"
The sound of the elevator reaching the top floor rang out, and the metal doors slowly slid open.
Outside was a wide corridor leading to the strategic meeting room, whose door was pushed open from the inside at that very moment.
A heavy and oppressive atmosphere washed over them.
As Lin Mo and the other two stepped out of the elevator, they immediately ran into the S-Class Heroes walking out.
The air in the corridor seemed to freeze at that instant.
The S-Class Heroes, who had just finished their meeting, all had an unprecedented solemn expression on their faces.
Some were frowning, their eyes thoughtful; others had sharp gazes, exuding a subtle fighting spirit.
The immense pressure brought by an unknown powerful enemy was like an invisible dark cloud hanging over their hearts.
And when they saw the man walking out of the elevator, the man with three scars on his face and an indifferent expression as always...
Everyone's movements subtly paused at the same time.
Their gazes focused on Mr. KING, filled with admiration, as if to say, "So you were already on a battlefield we couldn't even imagine!"
"Mr. KING..."
Sitch, the head of the Hero Association, and Zekinger, the Chief of Operations, walked at the forefront.
They had just been worried about the existence of the 'God' and had almost despaired.
But the moment they saw Mr. KING appear, their tense nerves were instantly soothed, and their steps unconsciously faltered.
The two quickly exchanged glances, both seeing a hint of relief and even stronger conviction in each other's eyes.
It was as if, as long as this man was here, even if a god descended, humanity was not without hope.
They didn't say much, but both nodded solemnly to Lin Mo.
It was a nod that contained gratitude and trust.
Gratitude for him silently bearing this unknown burden, and trust in his power to confront that despair.
This sudden solemn gesture made Lin Mo freeze for a moment.
"...?"
He stood rooted to the spot, looking bewildered.
What was going on? Was this a new greeting etiquette introduced by the Association?
Or had he missed some important internal notification?
Saitama next to him was even more confused, he whispered to Lin Mo:
"Hey, Mr. KING, why are they nodding at you? Did you pay their utility bills for them?"
Lin Mo's mouth twitched slightly, ignoring Saitama's wild speculation.
Just then, Atomic Samurai slowly walked out from the crowd of S-Class Heroes.
He didn't speak, but looked at Lin Mo deeply with an unprecedentedly serious gaze.
In his eyes was the purest respect a swordsman could hold.
Then, he bowed his head slightly, and his body leaned forward a little, performing a standard samurai's bow.
This action carried more weight than any words.
"Mr. KING!"
Tanktop Master's muscles tensed, and he vigorously pounded his sturdy chest, making dull thudding sounds.
"You have already endured so much alone, we S-Class Heroes will absolutely not fall behind!"
Flashy Flash, meanwhile, leaned against the wall, holding his sword.
He didn't speak, but his half-closed eyes were fixed on Mr. KING, as if trying to see right through him.
Lin Mo felt uncomfortable under all these intense gazes.
He even subconsciously wanted to check if his clothes were on backward, his internal alarm bells ringing loudly.
What's wrong with these people?
Did the meeting make them crazy? Or did someone put something strange in the Association's water cooler? This atmosphere was too bizarre.
Just then, someone Lin Mo found a bit unexpected pushed through the crowd and walked directly in front of him.
A-Class Rank 1, Sweet Mask.
His face, which always carried a hint of scrutiny and pickiness, now showed no arrogance at all, replaced by an extremely complex expression.
"Mr. KING..."
Sweet Mask's voice was low and steady, he looked at Mr. KING and said in an unprecedented tone:
"I used to believe that a Hero should, like me, use a perfect appearance and absolute power to eradicate evil, bringing light and hope to the populace."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the other S-Class Heroes around him, a flicker of disappointment in his eyes, but quickly refocusing on Mr. KING.
"But now, I understand, perhaps there is another kind of Hero, one who, in an unknown corner, alone, silently gazes at darkness beyond ordinary people's imagination."
His words were profound, every word seemed to convey some realization of his own.
"Your existence has given me new thoughts on the definition of the word 'Hero'. Mr. KING, you are truly... remarkable."
After speaking, he said no more, brushed past Lin Mo, and walked away directly.
"..."
Lin Mo's brain was almost overloaded.
He watched Sweet Mask's departing back, then looked at the group of solemn-faced S-Class Heroes around him, feeling as if he had missed something.
If he remembered correctly, at this point in time, the Hero Association's gathering of S-Class Heroes should be a mobilization meeting for the Monster Association subjugation, right?
How did it get tied to him, and even elevated to the philosophical height of the definition of a Hero?
Wait, could it be... Just as Lin Mo was about to guess the truth, a crisp and arrogant cold snort broke the strange atmosphere.
"Hmph, just putting on an act."
Terrible Tornado floated down slowly from mid-air, her arms crossed.
Green psychokinesis swirled around her, stirring her curly green hair.
She didn't look at anyone, her emerald eyes looking directly at Mr. KING, filled with undisguised provocation.
"Hey, Three Scars," she said, her voice as cool as ever.
"Don't think that just because you saw something amazing, you can get ahead of me."
"I'm telling you, I'm the strongest! No matter what enemy it is, they will ultimately be dealt with by me!"
Her voice suddenly rose, and a vast psychokinetic force swept out from her, making the air in the entire corridor tremble.
"This time, I will absolutely not fall behind you!"
After speaking, she didn't even wait for Mr. KING's response before transforming into a green streak of light, instantly disappearing at the end of the corridor, leaving only an arrogant declaration.
Terrible Tornado's words, however, confirmed Lin Mo's thoughts.
It seemed Child Emperor had told the Association about the 'God'.
But... it's been several months, hasn't it? He thought Child Emperor had already informed the Association.
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