The mysterious space welcomed Azrael once more as his consciousness settled into the familiar creative trance. With three premium materials arranged before him, the [Son of the Wind], [Demon Hunter], and [Telekinetic User], he began weaving his narrative with careful precision.
[Please begin crafting your story.]
[In a world different from Earth, there exist extraordinary beings called heroes and monsters.]
[Monsters have either abandoned their human identity, been transformed by technology, or belong to non-human races that possess powerful abilities.]
[These monsters harbor deep malice toward humanity.]
[Heroes use various abilities to protect ordinary humans, martial arts, technology, and supernatural powers.]
[Humanity has developed an organization called the Hero Association.]
[Fubuki is the first-ranked B-Class hero.]
[Since childhood, Fubuki has possessed psychic powers that surpass most people. However, her sister Tatsumaki, despite her petite appearance, wields psychic abilities so powerful that even pulling meteorites from space poses no challenge.]
[Compared to her sister Tatsumaki, Fubuki's psychic powers seem almost laughable.]
[This disparity has always frustrated Fubuki deeply.]
[To surpass her individualistic sister, Fubuki established an organization called the Fubuki Group, becoming the gatekeeper of B-Class heroes despite her strength far exceeding typical B-Class capabilities.]
[As days passed, Fubuki's organization grew stronger through her relentless recruitment efforts.]
[One day, Fubuki discovered a hero whose rank was rising with unprecedented speed.]
[Following her usual practice of suppressing rising talents, Fubuki personally led her team members to find him, planning to implement her signature combination: intimidation, recruitment, and subordination.]
[Unfortunately, this bald hero proved vastly different from previous B-Class targets.]
[Fubuki's subordinates were knocked unconscious after a single exchange.]
[In fury, Fubuki unleashed her signature technique: Hell Storm.]
[Terrifying gusts of wind swept through the empty street, carrying debris and gravel with devastating force.]
[But despite this fearsome attack, the bald man remained completely unharmed.]
[Afterward, Fubuki discovered that the S-Class hero Genos was actually a disciple of this seemingly ordinary man.]
[Her recruitment attempt having failed spectacularly, Fubuki had no choice but to retreat.]
[In the following days, Fubuki continued implementing her recruitment policies, but during a large-scale monster attack, everything changed.]
[Facing the Demon-level monster Do-S, members of the Fubuki Group were easily captured by their opponent.]
[Although Fubuki could resist the monster's attacks, she found herself helpless when her own team members were used against her.]
[Later, her sister Tatsumaki arrived and effortlessly repelled Do-S. Though she spared the lives of Fubuki's group members at her sister's plea, she coldly declared that B-Class heroes would only get in the way.]
[Tatsumaki's words struck Fubuki like a physical blow.]
[Although her psychic powers were far inferior to her sister's, she possessed undeniable strength in her own right.]
[Since raw power couldn't compare, Fubuki began honing her technical skills and tactical applications of her abilities.]
[During this period, she also established a new version of the Fubuki Group with comedic results.]
[The members included S-Class powerhouses such as the bald hero and Silver Fang.]
[Just when Fubuki thought she was approaching the peak of her career, the evil organization known as the Monster Association launched their attack.]
[Since the Monster Association's base was located underground, Fubuki descended into the depths alongside Bang and others.]
[Underground, she encountered the previous monster Do-S again, but with Bang's assistance, Fubuki finally achieved her revenge.]
[Afterward, they were pursued by Do-S's reinforcements and ultimately faced the Dragon-level upper monster Rover, summoned to eliminate them.]
[The terrifying energy cannon roared forth, and Fubuki gritted her teeth while using her telekinesis to defend against the overwhelming assault.]
[Under the attack of a Dragon-level monster, Fubuki and the others remained unharmed through her desperate protection.]
[After Bang delivered a stern "Sit!" command, the group safely passed by Rover without further incident.]
[Meanwhile, after defeating the Dragon-level monster "Gyoro Gyoro," Tatsumaki used her immense psychic powers to simultaneously lift multiple Dragon-level monsters from the underground depths to the surface.]
[Sensing her sister's spiritual pressure, Fubuki and the others rushed from underground to reach the surface battle.]
[Faced with the siege of five Dragon-level monsters, Tatsumaki showed no signs of being overwhelmed. However, at that crucial moment, the Monster Association's president, Psykos, launched a surprise attack.]
[As both possessed psychic abilities, Psykos understood Tatsumaki's weaknesses. In a moment of carelessness, Tatsumaki was successfully ambushed and fell unconscious.]
[Just as King suppressed four Dragon-level threats alone, Fubuki appeared at the critical moment and confronted her former subordinate, Psykos.]
[It was revealed that before becoming a monster, Psykos and Fubuki had been college classmates and fellow student council members.]
[Recognizing that Psykos's psychic powers, while not matching her sister's, were formidable in their own right, Fubuki steeled herself for battle.]
[She began by provoking Psykos with calculated words.]
[As expected, in her rage, Psykos crudely attempted to use telekinesis to crush Fubuki's skull.]
[However, Fubuki employed her sister's defensive technique, psychic barrier rotation, to deflect the attack and successfully counterattack Psykos.]
[This victory represented triumph through dedicated effort. Through day-to-day training, Fubuki had finally proven to the world that she wasn't merely someone who relied on her sister's protection.]
Honestly, Azrael felt that the original author ONE had been somewhat hasty when writing this development. He'd strengthened Fubuki dramatically in a short period.
Alternatively, it could be argued that Psykos was portrayed as too weak, which seemed like a disgrace for a Dragon-level threat.
So he created a narrative patch suggesting that Psykos hadn't been fighting at full capacity.
[The battle with the Monster Association concluded, and Psykos was taken into custody.]
[Out of lingering affection, Fubuki prepared to rescue her former friend, but her sister Tatsumaki was ready to eliminate the threat permanently.]
[Fortunately, the bald hero chose to support Fubuki, allowing her to successfully rescue Psykos.]
[The days gradually returned to calm. During subsequent attempts to recruit the bald hero, Fubuki discovered that the large dog Rover who had appeared underground had become his pet.]
[When Fubuki arrived, Rover joined the Fubuki Group after being tempted by premium beef, becoming their highest combat asset.]
"Almost finished," Azrael breathed a sigh of relief. He felt quite satisfied with this card creation. The abilities, world background, and interpersonal relationships had all been explained clearly.
"It should be much easier to create One Punch Man cards in the future."
After all, he'd also referenced Saitama, Tatsumaki, and even Rover and Psykos during this creation process.
Psykos was quite appealing as well, speaking of the manga's artwork, of course.
Looking at the shimmering card that materialized before him, Azrael smiled with satisfaction.
The card displayed a tall woman with short black hair, her curvaceous figure showing attractive contours beneath a dark green dress that emphasized her elegant yet formidable presence.
After completing Fubuki's creation, Azrael examined the card's specifications with growing anticipation.
[Hell Blizzard·Fubuki]
Rank: Silver
Quality: Red
Category: Biological
Skills:
[Hell Storm]: Uses telekinesis to control airflow, creating devastating wind attacks. When combined with debris and gravel, the destructive power should not be underestimated. [Psychic Whirlwind]: Although Fubuki's telekinesis cannot match her sister Tatsumaki's raw power, she has learned defensive rotation techniques through dedicated daily training. When using telekinesis, most incoming attacks will be deflected to surrounding areas.
Traits:
[Tempest Mastery]: Since Fubuki prefers using telekinesis to control wind currents, her precision and power increase significantly when manipulating atmospheric forces. [Technique Over Power]: Compensates for limited raw ability through micro-manipulation mastery. Fubuki often develops creative applications when using her telekinetic powers. [Reverse Psychology]: When facing opponents weaker than herself, Fubuki's abilities receive slight enhancement. When confronting stronger opponents, her mental fortitude is reinforced, preventing intimidation effects.
Introduction: A woman who longs to surpass her sister but initially chose the wrong path to achieve her goals.
Bonds:
When appearing alongside the [Tatsumaki] series, activates the [Stubborn Sisters] effect. When appearing alongside the [Bang] series, activates the [New Fubuki Group] effect. When appearing alongside the [Rover] series, activates the [Monster? Puppy!] effect.
"Quite a few potential bonds," Azrael noted with satisfaction after reviewing the comprehensive information.
More bonds represented positive developments. If he decided to create related cards later, he could save considerable effort and resources through established connections.
With growing excitement, Azrael immediately summoned Fubuki to test her capabilities.
A beautiful woman materialized before him, her delicate features marked by slightly sharp, intelligent eyes. The dark green dress wrapped around her exquisite figure, creating an alluring silhouette that commanded attention without being overly revealing.
However, Azrael knew that despite Fubuki's stunning appearance, she was actually somewhat of a comedic character beneath her serious exterior.
After manifesting, Fubuki surveyed Azrael's modest apartment with obvious disdain. "What a small residence, Azrael," she commented with barely concealed disappointment.
Azrael responded with helpless resignation. "Please be patient. I'll upgrade to a larger place once my finances improve."
The Bronze-level and lower materials he'd listed on trading websites proved too numerous to liquidate quickly, leaving him still residing in his original rental apartment.
As if sensing his thoughts about future improvements, Fubuki displayed a proud smile that transformed her entire demeanor.
Her slender white fingers traced slowly down Azrael's neck toward his collarbone as she whispered, "Perhaps I can help you... motivate your progress."
The game officially commenced. Onix used Harden to increase its defenses, while Cloyster responded with Shell Defense. Onix followed with Rock Throw, landing a critical hit that made Cloyster cry out in pain. The Water-type retaliated with Water Gun, which proved super effective. Onix countered with Horn Drill, attempting a one-hit knockout, but Cloyster's defensive posture helped it survive. The battle continued with Cloyster using Ice Beam, which was extremely effective against the Rock/Ground-type Onix. Finally, both Pokémon collapsed from exhaustion.
"Pokémon battles truly are entertaining," Azrael mused with genuine appreciation.
"[Technique Over Power] is incredibly versatile," he reflected.
Azrael now understood what it meant for Fubuki to develop creative applications when using her telekinetic abilities. Fighting aerial Pokémon battles through psychic levitation was certainly an innovative approach he'd never considered before.
"As expected of my tactical brilliance," he congratulated himself.
After refreshing himself with a quick wash, Azrael sat at the dining table to enjoy the breakfast his ghost soldiers had prepared with their usual efficiency.
Retrieving his phone, he checked for new messages and was surprised to discover activity from the eldest brother and second sister who had remained silent in the [Loving Family] group chat.
[Jacob: Long time no see, everyone.]
[Jacob: Teacher, have you accepted a new disciple?]
[Armani: Welcome, little brother, but eldest brother, now isn't the time for casual conversation.]
[Jacob: Oh, right, Teacher, something significant has happened! @Master Lucian.]
[Master Lucian: What's the situation?]
[Jacob: A new Master-level secret realm has manifested in the northern territories.]
[Azrael: ?]
Seeing this development, Azrael immediately posted a question mark, his breakfast forgotten as concern washed over him.
Secret realms above Master-level rarely appeared, but when they did manifest, they invariably proved difficult to contain and eliminate.
This phenomenon partially explained why so few Master-level Lore Lore Cardians existed. Advancement required not only sufficient mental energy but also access to corresponding Master-tier cards, resources that remained prohibitively expensive and dangerous to obtain.
However, when properly equipped, a Master-level Lore Lore Cardian with complete same-tier cards definitely possessed overwhelming advantages against monsters of equivalent rank.
This reality had enabled Azrael's easy victories against the demons in the underground complex during his recent practical training expedition.
Under Master-level protection, the Empire of Aetherlight maintained stability despite internal political tensions and the constant threat of dimensional incursions.
Without organizations like the Crimson Oath Society undermining imperial authority, the Empire would likely continue its dominance for generations.
Regardless of Azrael's complex thoughts about political dynamics, messages continued flowing through the group chat with increasing urgency.
[Corey: ? I remember a Master-level secret realm appeared in Shu Province recently? The Mountain Master went there to assist Lioren.]
[Corey: What's happening lately? The frequency of secret realm manifestations seems to be accelerating dramatically.]
His third senior brother Corey revealed shocking intelligence that Azrael would never have learned through normal channels.
[Master Lucian: One additional Master-level secret realm shouldn't pose insurmountable challenges. Master Tempest should be capable of containing it.]
Master Lucian's confidence wasn't unfounded. The coastal defense lines already hosted multiple Master-level secret realms, including [Demon's Nest], yet his teacher had successfully maintained containment for years.
The primary advantage lay in the fact that demons from different realms often harbored mutual hostility, preventing coordinated assault against human territories.
[Armani: The problem is that this particular realm contains several Master-level demon entities.]
Generally, Master-level secret realms housed only two or three demons of maximum advancement. Multiple high-tier threats within a single dimensional space represented exponentially increased danger.
[Master Lucian: That shouldn't matter. The Mountain Master should achieve suppression, then return to assist Master Tempest with his operations.]
As a fellow Master-level Lore Lore Cardian, Master Lucian possessed access to classified intelligence about imperial strategic deployments. Since Shu Province housed Lioren's operational base, coordinating support for comprehensive realm elimination remained feasible.
Such cooperation would potentially grant the Empire an additional Master-level Lore Lore Cardian through successful completion.
However, Master Lucian then delivered information that directly concerned Azrael's immediate future.
[Master Lucian: But Azrael, you should prepare yourself. The northern front will likely require Lore Lore Cardian reinforcements from rear territories. When that happens, newly manifested secret realms in the interior will need suppression by university students.]
Azrael's heart jumped at this revelation. "Fortunately, I've completed a new Silver-level card."
Fubuki's defensive capabilities would dramatically improve his survival odds during exploration missions. Her psychic barriers and environmental control offered exactly the protection he needed for dangerous assignments.
Although Azrael had only participated in one exploration mission thus far, that experience had shown him the brutal realities of secret realm operations firsthand.
[Azrael: Thank you for the warning, Teacher. I'll exercise appropriate caution.]
After the information exchange concluded, the group chat fell silent once more.
Such advance intelligence represented one of the primary benefits of being accepted as Master Lucian's disciple. Knowledge of developing situations before they became public allowed for superior preparation and strategic positioning.
Just as Azrael prepared to pocket his device, another vibration drew his attention.
The new message originated not from the [Loving Family] group, but from a different contact entirely.
[Fredrika: Come visit me when you have time.]
The terseness of the message and its timing suggested business rather than social conversation. Given recent political developments and his role within the Crimson Oath Society, this summons likely involved matters of considerable importance.
Azrael's peaceful morning had just become significantly more complicated.