Chapter 209 : Supreme Confidentiality Agreement
Atomic Samurai saw him and frowned slightly, "Sweet Mask? What are you doing here? This is an S-Class meeting."
"Of course, I know."
Sweet Mask slowly walked in, his gaze not on Atomic Samurai, but on the three somewhat disheveled disciples behind him.
"I just feel that some 'burdens' don't seem suitable to appear at an occasion that determines the fate of humanity."
Who he referred to as "burdens" was self-evident.
The faces of Iaian and the other two instantly turned incredibly grim.
They had just finished several days of high-intensity searching, both physically and mentally exhausted, and now they had to endure such unwarranted humiliation.
"You bastard... what did you say!" Bushido Drill, the most hot-headed, was about to erupt on the spot.
"Did I say something wrong?" Sweet Mask's smile remained unchanged, but his eyes turned incredibly cold. "Look at yourselves, covered in dust, your aura in disarray."
"On a battlefield that determines the survival of humanity, the weak are the greatest burden."
"Are you half-baked guys rushing in there just to get caught by Monsters, and then expect us Heroes to be distracted trying to save you?"
His voice was not loud, but it was incredibly cold.
"The weak should do what the weak should do, not run to the front lines to cause trouble. You couldn't even find a Monster nest, so what right do you have to stand here, occupying valuable combat resources?"
His words pierced deeply into the hearts of Iaian and the other two.
They clenched their fists, their bodies trembling slightly with anger, yet they couldn't refute him.
Because they knew that, from a certain cold logic, Sweet Mask... might not be wrong.
"Enough, Sweet Mask."
A steady and sharp voice cut off Sweet Mask's words.
Atomic Samurai finally spoke.
He slowly stood up, his hand already resting lightly on the hilt of the sword at his waist.
This action, for a swordsman, its meaning was self-evident.
"My disciples are not for you to lecture."
An incredibly sharp sword intent instantly filled the entire conference room.
Even subtle cracks appeared on the conference table.
Sweet Mask bore the brunt, feeling this pressure.
However, the smile on his perfect face didn't change in the slightest; only a hint of undisguised contempt flashed in his eyes.
"Oh? Are you angry, Mr. Samurai?" He tilted his head slightly, his posture elegant, but his words were utterly provocative.
"A sword that only releases killing intent on comrades is truly pathetic."
"Perfect, let me see how much the so-called S-Class Rank 4 is truly worth..."
It looked like an internal conflict between top S-Class and A-Class combatants was about to erupt.
"Buzz—"
Just then, the heavy alloy door slid open again, interrupting the standoff between Atomic Samurai and Sweet Mask.
Everyone's gaze was involuntarily drawn to it.
Standing at the doorway was the S-Class Rank 5 Hero, Child Emperor.
However, at this moment, he was a completely different person from the usual lollipop-sucking, slightly childlike young genius.
He wasn't carrying his iconic backpack, and his youthful face was shrouded in clouds of fatigue and solemnity.
What was most startling was his gaze.
His eyes, devoid of their usual clarity and intelligence, were replaced by a terrifyingly profound heaviness.
It was as if, in a very short time, he had single-handedly witnessed the end of the world and shouldered a mountain-like burden.
"Child Emperor?" Director Sitch was somewhat surprised, "Aren't you doing data analysis? How come..."
Child Emperor ignored everyone. He walked directly past the confronting Atomic Samurai and Sweet Mask to the holographic projection platform in the center of the conference room.
His small figure, set against the massive conference table and the tall Heroes, appeared particularly slender, yet exuded an undeniable aura.
"Everyone," Child Emperor's voice was hoarse and low, completely lacking its usual clarity.
"The information that follows will determine the future of humanity. Please take it seriously."
Then he turned to Sitch and said, "Mr. Sitch, I request the Association's highest level of confidentiality—'Top Secret'."
"Top Secret" level!
When this word came from Child Emperor's mouth, all the high-ranking Association executives present, including Sitch and Zekinger, had their expressions change dramatically!
It was the legendary highest level of confidentiality that had never been activated since the Hero Association was founded!
Once activated, it meant that everything that happened here would be classified as permanently absolutely confidential.
Even the S-Class Heroes present, without permission, were not allowed to reveal a single detail!
"Child Emperor, are you sure?" Sitch's expression became more serious than ever before.
"I'm sure." Child Emperor nodded, his gaze firm and unquestionable.
Sitch and Zekinger exchanged glances, both seeing solemnity in each other's eyes.
They knew that with Child Emperor's personality, he would never joke about such a matter.
"...Alright." Sitch took a deep breath and issued the command, "Activate the 'Top Secret' protocol! Seal the conference room!"
"Buzz—"
The heavy alloy door slowly closed, emitting a dull locking sound.
The lights in the conference room also dimmed, leaving only the holographic projection in the center, emitting a faint glow.
A sense of impending storm enveloped everyone present.
"First," Child Emperor's voice rang out in the silent conference room, clear and heavy, "I have news to tell everyone."
"The Monster Association... is no longer a concern."
"What!?"
At these words, everyone was astonished! The entire conference room instantly erupted!
"No longer a concern? Child Emperor, what do you mean?" Tanktop Master was the first to jump up.
"Didn't you say they had many Dragon-level executives?"
"Yes, but that's not the point." Child Emperor's gaze swept over the data being rapidly decompressed on the holographic projection platform.
"Because, one person, alone, infiltrated the Monster Association's nest deep underground in Z-City."
"He brought back everything we are about to see."
Child Emperor's words were like heavy bombs, exploding one after another in everyone's hearts!
Alone?
Infiltrated the Monster Association's lair?
And got out unscathed, bringing back information?
This... this was an utterly fantastical feat!
"Who!?" Flashy Flash's usually placid face showed emotion for the first time, "Is it Blast?"
Besides the legendary S-Class Rank 1, he couldn't imagine anyone else who could accomplish such a thing.
However, under everyone's gaze, Child Emperor slowly shook his head.
He looked up, his eyes filled with an indescribable admiration and reverence, and spoke the name.
"It's KING."
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