I am a hero of the former civilization.

"I haven't felt this good in a long time. It's even better than when I did it myself."

The thing he had been holding onto finally had value. A backward thing that was ridiculed by others came in handy during the human catastrophe and put the sect's chivalrous way of life into practice. How could he not be happy?

Ryan looked at the blushing boxer and had a thought, but quickly shook his head. Even with his own serum, the probability of Fu surviving the super-transformation surgery was too low, so it was better not to go through the trouble.

But he wasn't drunk. He was watching videos and bragging, which clearly had a purpose.

“Master, the current Firemoth classifies combat power into three categories: weapons and equipment, ability application, and combat skills. All fusion warriors must practice these three points.” Ryan raised his wine bowl, taking small sips as he explained.

The weaponry and equipment are quite simple, ranging from Soul Steel to exoskeletons and mechs, representing the culmination of human technology and another technological path.

The use of abilities is entirely a product of the super-transformation surgery. Even the lowest-ranking fusion warriors will gain an ability, such as 'instantaneous dash' or 'local expansion'.

Combat techniques are the most extensive, ranging from various human martial arts to gunplay, artillery, and even piloting 'Gundam'. In short, the Inch Heart Fist is just a power generation technique, but it abandons the mysterious 'ki' from the novel and directly unleashes Honkai energy.

"What does this have to do with me? Any one of those fusion warriors could easily beat me." Fu was a little confused. He knew very well that a small force was more dangerous than a large one, let alone these superhumans.

"But your boxing skills have been honed through countless trials, and you have a wealth of teaching experience. Think about it, if Ling had undergone super transformation surgery, wouldn't she be stronger than an ordinary person with the same equipment and abilities?"

The girl, who was happily munching on a duck, looked up and patted her chest: "Of course, I may not be as strong as those little brats, but I can still beat them to a pulp."

Skills are just icing on the cake. Seeing Fu deep in thought, Ryan pressed on while the iron was hot: "So why don't you join the Moth Chaser? For the sake of humanity's survival, pass on the Inch Heart Fist. Maybe it can reduce casualties. Isn't that also a way of doing good?"

Sakura quietly turned her head, thinking to herself that she had been fooled by the man's bold appearance. He must have come here with a purpose after all.

She had talked with Hua and knew that Mr. Fu was very stubborn and would never leave his hometown. The father and daughter had argued several times, just as she had taken Ling with her, because she was really worried about leaving her relatives outside.

Previously, we were afraid of being taken hostage by the Fire Chaser Council, but now that the time is right, we must protect them properly.

"This...can you make that decision?" Fu hesitated.

"Of course, you might even become the head coach."

"You're just bragging without thinking, fine, I'll think about it." Fu walked over and pressed down on Ryan, who was just about to get up. "Don't try to run away, kid. We've agreed to have a good drink tonight!"

Ryan's smile froze. Despite his fierce and impulsive appearance, he was one of the people who understood him best in the world, and he was seen through in an instant.

The moon was bright and the stars were few. A cold wind was howling. Ryan pressed his hand against the wall and spat into the ditch, while Sakura kept patting his back.

"No one would believe it if I told them you could get drunk."

“If it’s cheating, then there’s no point.” Ryan took a tissue and wiped his mouth, then plopped down on the steps, panting. “I’m not a good drinker. The last time I drank this much was when we were celebrating Kevin getting out of being single. Even though our abilities are worlds apart, my alcohol tolerance hasn’t improved at all. By the way, is Ling already asleep?”

"Practicing boxing is too tiring, I've already fallen asleep." Sakura handed over a cup of hot tea, then sat down beside him, looking at the starry sky: "Hua should be very happy, at least he can finally rest easy."

“She’s too dull and doesn’t know how to be clever, so it’s inevitable that I, her senior brother, have to worry about her.” Ryan took a sip of tea and his spirits lifted. With his physical strength, he wouldn’t feel unwell for long.

"Besides, Fu has been kind to me, and I feel at ease knowing that he has relieved me of this worry. In addition, it has been a long time since I came back to visit, and I don't know if I will be able to see him again next time."

A single Honkai Beast invasion can turn this Jiangnan water town into a living hell. In war, this courtyard is as fragile as building blocks.

“But I can’t go back to my hometown.” Sakura sighed, her smile turning bitter. “Since I left, I’ve wandered to many places. I don’t even know if that cherry blossom tree is still there. If I die in battle one day, please bury my ashes back here.”

There are no flags or omens between warriors. Ryan pointed to the inner room, where the old man was fast asleep on the table, and he gently stroked Sakura's smooth shoulder.

"There's no need for such trouble. Home is where people are. If all the people who know me are gone, a dilapidated house and a broken tree are worthless."

Ryan's unusual nonchalance, as if he was prepared to die without a burial place, made Sakura slightly lose her composure, and she nodded gently as if she had learned something.

"It doesn't seem that troublesome. By the way, what did you two talk about just now? You seemed to be having a lot of fun."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ryan's expression changed slightly. What could two grown men talk about together? Fu didn't have the authority of an elder.

Liao Hua said she would personally intervene to do ideological work, looking very anxious. Isn't she afraid of being disowned as a father?

Of course, he couldn't tell the truth, so Ryan had to use some old stories to gloss over the matter.

"In a couple of days, you can send them to New York to settle down. I'm not putting personal matters aside for personal reasons. If Fu Zhen can provide some help, don't tell Hua beforehand. Give her a surprise."

“Okay.” Sakura didn’t object. Now that there was a thousand Herrschers, she felt more at ease taking the old man and the child back with her. “I’ll hand them over to Alicia and come back. She’ll definitely be able to handle it. What about you?”

Alicia is a pro at organizing team building activities, so Ryan wasn't worried. He patted the old wall tiles.

"I'll go find Eden; she's in the most danger right now."

“But you can’t always stay by their side, and it’s not easy to keep such public figures under tight protection.”

"Don't worry, she can protect herself."

Ryan wasn't worried. Eden wasn't just a songstress; she was a genuine fire-chasing hero.

Chapter 303 Humans, Full of Flaws

For the next two days, Ryan didn't go anywhere. He just stayed in the martial arts gym, drinking and bragging, and occasionally giving Ling some pointers on her boxing techniques. He basically overturned the concept of a 'commander-in-chief'.

The Moth of Fire has had dozens of commanders-in-chief by now, and Carius, a workaholic, is a prime example; probably no one has had it as easy as him.

All tasks were delegated to others, and with Mebius and the others currently busy with the tempering project and enduring hardship, there wasn't a single phone call from morning till night. Even urgent matters were handled by Sakura, leaving Ryan himself quite idle.

He moved the deck chair to the yard, drinking tea and basking in the sun. When he was bored, he would watch cartoons with Ling. He had wine and meat at every meal, and his life was quite comfortable. However, under this lazy lifestyle, the Power of the Wind repeatedly probed his surroundings, his mind as clear as a mirror.

"From early yesterday morning until now, a total of three entities with Honkai energy characteristics have approached us, but they were all passing fusion warriors or Honkai disease patients. There is something wrong, but it is still within the scope of coincidence."

"There are even more without Honkai energy, making them impossible to identify."

It's normal for a luxury car to attract curiosity when it drives into a small town like this, especially since Ryan's disguised identity is quite interesting. However, all the probing remained on the periphery, and no one came close to watch.

You have a good grasp of timing, which is good. Killing one of them shouldn't have much effect on you, and you need more material for 'understanding'.

Ryan remained calm, realizing there was no need to rush. If it truly was a thousand Herrschers, Eden would undoubtedly be one of the targets, at least judging from their conversations over the past two days.

The Herrscher of a Thousand is a Herrscher who relies on burst damage, so they definitely need time to plan their strategy. However, Ryan currently has a fatal hidden danger:

He is not facing a single enemy; there are three Herrschers now, and their cooperation will be terrifying. These beings, with their absolute rationality, are quite complementary, which is reminiscent of the battle off the coast of New York.

Even if there were only one Herrscher of Flame, and her strength were doubled, she wouldn't be a match for Kevin and the others. But with a Herrscher of Death providing cover, it's a different story. It's like an ADC with a support, making it impossible for Kevin and Alicia to get a chance to attack.

This is more than just a spy drama.

Ryan stroked his chin, somewhat unsure of the other person's state, because the past two days had been too calm, abnormally calm.

Before he could think it through, Sakura had already come out of the inner room carrying a bunch of luggage. Inside were clothes and various photos. Fu walked at the back, and after sobering up, he began to understand.

"How come I feel like I've been tricked by you? I had no intention of leaving Jiangnan."

"There are hardly any familiar faces left in the town, it's so boring to stay here."

"We'll all die sooner or later, and we Chinese believe in returning to our roots."

“It’s okay, we can bring the ashes back later, so there’s no need to worry about formalities.”

The old man couldn't help but glare and think to himself that this rebellious disciple's words were truly ominous.

"Let me make this clear first, I'm not going there to seek refuge. If I get bored, I'll come back!"

He seemed to mind being treated as a coward and being protected. Ryan smiled and nodded, saying that Fu didn't need to worry about it.

As someone who clearly distinguishes between public and private matters, Fu is definitely valuable. In fact, Mei has already gathered many fighters, because each of the fusion warriors is a martial arts prodigy, and with simulators for practical combat training, the progress is very fast.

Having dealt with the stubborn old man, Ryan turned to Bell, who was pouting, and said, "Alright, I'm not kicking you out. You'll have a safe home over there with your sister."

"I've heard this so many times. Every time, I can't stay long before I have to move." The girl hung her head and poked the ground with the tip of her shoe, looking very unhappy.

"I promise you won't have to move again this time. That place has a school, an amusement park, a movie theater, and Gretchen and Padofelis. You'll definitely love it."

"Really?"

"I guarantee you'll like it, and they'll definitely like you."

"I'll trust you this once, for now." Ling glanced at her sister quietly, then at her silent sister. "Actually, I'd like to see what you guys are doing. Why can't you stay put?"

She was distressed, and this was the distress of most ordinary people. Not to mention Ryan, even ordinary members of the Fire Moth could only go home twice a year, traveling all over the world, and if they were not careful, they would never be able to come back.

Ryan paused for a moment, trying to drape this cruel story in the guise of a fairy tale, when suddenly his eyes twitched and he looked up.

A trail of light fell through the air, like a shooting star in broad daylight. Before Ryan could even speak, Sakura had vanished, leaving only a few suitcases lying on the ground.

Zheng——

A silvery crescent moon suddenly appeared before the daytime meteor, followed by a thunderous explosion.

boom! ! !

The shockwave swept outwards, instantly clearing away rooftops and shattering all the windows in the entire town.

beep...

Car alarms blared incessantly, and in the distance, pedestrians screamed. Ling and Fu stood there, blinking incessantly.

Without any mental preparation, the scene on the TV suddenly appeared before my eyes. My mind went completely blank, and when I turned my stiff neck, I saw a dense array of shrapnel frozen on my head.

“This is our job.” Ryan sighed, looking calmly at the two of them. “We’re always ready to face challenges, and one wrong move could mean death. Isn’t that full of surprises?”

It was more than just a surprise. Not to mention Ling, even the well-informed Fu Gang felt his heart stop. No normal person would expect that a missile would come down from the sky while they were sitting at home.

"I understand why that girl didn't tell me about her job." Fu smiled wryly. He wasn't stupid; he could tell the attack wasn't aimed at him.

"Master, do you still need to consider it?"

"Think about it my ass. Are you just here to annoy you? If I'm stubborn again this time, do you believe that girl would dare to knock me out and carry me away?"

Ryan certainly believed it; the information about each Fusion Warrior's family was confidential, but for some beings, finding out the details wouldn't be difficult.

"I'm glad you understand. Now you can leave."

But what about you?

"Don't worry, this isn't even a minor incident; it's just a greeting at most."

Who would greet someone with a missile? This world has become so surreal.

Fu couldn't help but want to complain, but Ying landed back on the ground just in time. Because of her speed, it was as if she had teleported. Ling breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Ying was unharmed.

“Ryan, this is…”

"It's just a greeting, no need to investigate. Anyone who dares to launch will inevitably disappear." Ryan knew this was a test, but the result was so-so.

One cruise missile is far from enough. It's normal for a rich kid like Diaz to have several fusion warriors as bodyguards. The various corporations aren't stupid; it's obvious they haven't strengthened their defenses despite the recent spate of murders.

Besides, even if someone were to impersonate someone, the intelligence department has plenty of experts; how could they possibly verify their identity?

"This matter itself can be used to probe the bottom line of that Black Steel Group."

“I understand, but you’re in danger.” Sakura wasn’t stupid; did it even need to be asked who the Herrscher was testing?

Ryan is strong, but it's impossible for him to challenge three Herrschers alone, as well as an unknown number of pseudo-Herrschers and rogue Fusion Warriors.