"But can you find Void's location?"
"I think he's currently in the Ninja Village, but before that, I need to go see someone."
Just as Blast was about to set off, he suddenly sensed something, and his expression changed drastically.
Bringing his fists together, a portal appeared, and Blast stepped into it.
"Did something happen?"
Jess didn't know what was going on, but for Blast to react so strongly, he must have sensed something.
"He might have sensed Void. Notify the heroes living in the apartments to be ready to engage the enemy at any time." Sitch's expression was grave.
Blast leaving without a word meant the enemy might be nearby. If the enemy's target was the Hero Headquarters, the consequences would be unimaginable.
—
In the sky above A-City, King was on his way back to the Hero Apartments when he suddenly felt a familiar fluctuation.
'This is Dimensional Power. Could it be...'
King's pupils constricted slightly, and without a word, he sped away towards the outskirts of A-City.
Shortly after he left, Blast stepped out from a portal, his eyes looking in the direction King had gone.
"It really is Divine Power, but this power is a bit too concentrated. Could it be that another God's agent besides Void has appeared on Earth?" Blast's gaze was solemn.
The opponent's target was clearly the Hero Association Headquarters. Fortunately, he was here. Otherwise, relying solely on the heroes residing at the Hero Association, it would likely be difficult to withstand an attack from a God's agent.
"No matter who it is, I definitely won't let you get away easily."
Blast made up his mind, created a portal again, and his figure vanished in a flash.
...
'Is he still chasing? Why would he be at the Hero Association Headquarters?' King was somewhat helpless.
A hero proficient in Dimensional Power—he didn't even have to think to guess that Blast was back.
As for the reason the other party was chasing him, it was likely the Divine Power on his body that had attracted attention.
'Fighting him now...'
It wasn't that King was afraid of Blast, but rather that many things would be inexplicable, especially since he used the identity of King. He still needed to continue interacting with the possessor of Hero's Heart within the association in the future, so he couldn't easily expose his identity.
'In that case, this is the only way.'
Swish... Swish...
Countless bone spurs surged from his body, and King entered Monsterization.
Just as he was thinking of leading Blast further away, a system notification sounded.
[Ding! Mission triggered: Successfully escape from the S-Class Rank 1 hero Blast. Reward: Skill: Portal Creation]
'Escape?'
King was stunned for a moment. With his current strength, while he might not necessarily defeat Blast, the gap between the two shouldn't be large. But since the system mission only required a successful escape, Blast's true strength was worth pondering.
'Interesting. Let's give it a try then.'
King stopped his pace and waited quietly.
Hum!
Before long, a portal appeared out of thin air, and a burly figure stood before King.
"As expected, a God's agent." Blast looked at King before him with a solemn gaze.
The power within previous God's agents had never been this concentrated.
"S-Class Rank 1 Hero, Blast."
This wasn't the first time King had met Blast, but after the previous battle with Garou, due to the activation of time reversal, except for him and Psykos, who had been granted Light Power, everyone else had lost those memories.
"You actually recognize me? Who are you?"
Blast was on high alert. As long as King made a move, he would immediately strike to suppress him.
"B-Class Hero, Dark Mask."
King didn't hide his identity, he wanted to fight this legendary S-Class Rank 1 hero fairly and squarely.
"You are the Dark Mask that Jess mentioned?" Blast was somewhat surprised.
Years of battle had made his intuition exceptionally sharp, and he could feel the surging power within King. Even though they had just met, he knew the person before him possessed strength that was far from ordinary, likely far surpassing S-Class Heroes.
"Indeed. I'm also surprised to encounter the S-Class Rank 1 hero."
"What is your purpose in approaching the Hero Association Headquarters?"
Before acting, Blast still wanted to confirm King's objective. God's agents were generally manipulated by God in attempts to destroy all of humanity. So far, there had been few incidents of direct attacks on the Hero Association, but with Dark Mask's extraordinary strength, he might have received special instructions from God.
"If you want to know, talk after you defeat me." King grinned.
Blast knew that further words were useless now, but he wasn't angry. Anyone who received Divine Power would undergo a change in mindset.
"I have a way to turn you back into a human now. Come back with me quietly to receive treatment."
Blast's fists were enveloped in black aura, and he was extremely fast as he instantly charged toward King.
Cross Fang Dragon Slayer Fist!
Air currents gathered between King's hands, which he then slammed out.
Rumble!
A massive explosion rang out, and King was sent flying backward.
"You have some skill!"
Hum!
Before King could stabilize his form, a portal suddenly emerged behind him, and Blast's attack struck again.
"It's over!"
Gravity Punch!
Bang!
A white bone tail suddenly lashed out, and King's body dodged the attack at an incredible angle, opening up distance from Blast.
Monsterization Second Stage! Bone Dragon Form!
'He actually evolved again.'
Blast was somewhat surprised, but he already had a measure of King's strength in his heart, the threat wasn't too great.
Bone Dragon Roar!
Blast frowned slightly and entered a portal.
"Hiding?"
Seeing his move dodged by Blast, King wasn't discouraged. He began to gestate a vast amount of energy in his mouth.
'He's out! Now!'
Sure enough, a moment later, Blast stepped out from the portal again.
Light Power: Energy Breath!
Rumble!
Terrifying blue flames shot out.
Blast unhurriedly created another portal, redirecting King's attack.
'Tch, Dimensional Power is such a pain.'
Before King could continue complaining, Blast attacked again, but this time he was serious.
Gravity Punch!
Ultimate Mimicry! Gravity Punch!
"What?!"
Under Blast's shocked gaze, countless punches collided, and the violent fluctuations leveled everything within hundreds of meters.
"You're not the only one who knows this move!" King's voice rang in Blast's ear.
Aura Suppression!
Boom!
However, King miscalculated this time. His skill failed against Blast, and he was sent flying by a single punch.
'Did it fail? It seems I need to be a bit more serious.' King was somewhat surprised.
This was the first time his skill had failed. It seemed Blast's strength also far surpassed S-Class Heroes.
"Don't worry, I won't kill you. Once the Divine Power on your body is cleared, you will become human again."
Blast looked at King with a calm gaze, but a terrifying aura that followed immediately made him change his mind.
Hero's Heart activated! First Layer Liberation! Second Layer Liberation!