Child Emperor sat on a specially made high chair, a kid's meal placed before him.
But he couldn't care less about eating, his small fingers flying across the keys of his portable computer.
"Mr. Boros, could I have a copy of the observation data regarding the Crab Nebula from your ship's navigation system?"
"It would be a massive help to Earth's astronomical research..."
Boros waved a hand dismissively. "Copy it yourself."
"Thank you so much!" Child Emperor's eyes lit up.
Genos sat beside Saitama; he wasn't eating, but instead constantly adjusting the recording equipment on his body, capturing every detail of this 'historic dinner'.
Asmodeus sat quietly beside King, her utensils untouched.
She simply held the 'lunar cube' tightly in her arms, as if it were her only lifeline.
As the representative of the Association, Sitch stood up to give a speech, thanking the heroes for saving the Earth, thanking Boros for his 'magnanimity', and thanking King for his 'brilliant leadership', droning on for ten minutes.
Most people weren't really listening, except for Genos, who was taking diligent notes.
After finishing his fiftieth plate of fatty beef, Saitama let out a satisfied burp and looked at King. "King, what are your plans next?"
King's hand paused slightly as he reached for more food.
[Ding! Return Countdown: 00:00:59]
The system's notification rang in his mind.
He put down his chopsticks and his gaze swept over everyone at the table.
Saitama, Genos, Tatsumaki, Bang, Boros, Child Emperor... these 'heroes' he had met in another world.
"I'm preparing to go save another world," King said calmly.
The noisy dining table instantly fell silent.
"Save the world?" Saitama blinked. "Do you need my help?"
"No need," King shook his head. "Earth needs you too."
Tatsumaki frowned. "Are you going to Asmodeus's world?"
She remembered what King had said before about 'lending the moon to Asmodeus to save the world'.
"Yes, that's right." King didn't offer much of an explanation.
Boros's massive single eye stared at King, his voice low. "Can you be sure when you'll return?"
King met his gaze, and after a few seconds, shook his head. "I don't know."
"Is that so."
Boros was silent for a moment, then he grinned, revealing a smile that was both ferocious and sincere.
"It doesn't matter. I will become stronger, and I will find you. When that time comes, we'll fight again."
"I look forward to it," King nodded.
[Return Countdown: 00:00:03]
King stood up, his blue windbreaker swaying slightly with his movement.
He gave a slight nod to everyone at the table.
"Until we meet again."
[00:00:01]
[Return Initiated.]
Hum—
An invisible ripple spread out, centered on King and Asmodeus.
Their figures began to blur, like ink dissolving in water.
"Hey! King!"
Saitama suddenly shouted.
King looked at him.
The bald man raised his right hand, clenched into a fist.
A simple yet serious smile appeared on his face.
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