Great, we're doomed now!

I was terrified that something might come out of my throat!

Thick, murky, evil... the freak's malice is laughable in comparison.

In a daze, the giant's figure changed, and coiled veins grew from his body, like plant roots or tentacles, spreading in all directions to envelop the entire world.

The next second, the terrifying scene suddenly disappeared. No giants could be seen in the vast void anymore, only a pitch-black "singularity" that rotated silently like a star.

Slowly, slowly... a human form began to emerge, hands and feet grew, facial features appeared, and eyes opened...

It's him! It's that man!

—"Aaaaaah!!!"

Only a few seconds may have passed outside, but blood tears suddenly streamed from the eyes of the masked man!

His burly body collapsed to his knees, powerless. When he looked at Ye Shoushi again, he had no more intentions, only endless fear and regret.

"Let me forget! Let me forget!"

An endless, ocean-like curse tore his reason apart, leaving him only able to open his mouth and beg for forgiveness from his enemies.

He finally understood why Ye Shou's mind was so vulnerable!

Because there's no need to prevent others from getting in, but rather to prevent "yourself" from getting out!

"No...don't...like this...you, you have something like this in your brain...and you're still alive?!"

Ugh, that's absurd!

"...I don't want to...kill me! Kill me! Please, kill me—"

Bang!

Twenty Masks' body exploded instantly, scattering a mixture of blood and flesh in all directions. Thin streams of blood and flesh flowed down the invisible shield in front of Ye Shou...

Ye Shou showed no reaction whatsoever, not even bothering to glance at it.

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Wake up, you unlicensed rider... I am XXXX.

"Ok!"

The man suddenly opened his eyes and saw a completely unfamiliar ceiling, and for a moment he was somewhat dazed.

But he quickly remembered what had happened before he fainted, and immediately sat up: "Strange people! Those hypnotized people... sigh!"

He tried to stand up, but he accidentally used too much force and fell forward, his face making intimate contact with the tatami mat.

"Hmm... what's going on?"

This time, he stood up carefully. He should have been seriously injured, so why did he feel so relaxed?

There's even an urge to unleash a surge of energy!

"Oh, you're awake."

A bald man in a white robe and black belt appeared at the door, with unremarkable features.

Hmm? Does this look familiar?

The unlicensed rider had just woken up and was still a little dazed, but he felt like he had seen this person before.

Television? No, it must have been much earlier... Hmm! Do I know anyone bald?

"Hello...Excuse me, where am I?"

"This is our dojo."

"A dojo?"

“Hmm,” Saitama nodded, then frowned in confusion, “Aren’t you here to learn Ripple too?”

"Ripple? What's that?" Mumen Rider was bewildered. "I only remember being with a monster... oh, Kamui Miki, he saved me!"

"You mean Ye Shou."

Saitama gave an OK sign: "Then that's settled. Come over when you're alright, we're about to start."

"Start... What did you say? I don't understand any of this?"

"In short, I've left your things here for now."

Saitama wasn't really interested in delving into the story between Mumen and Ye Shou, so he left the change of clothes and left.

Without a license, he was naturally at a loss, but he assumed he was in a relatively safe place. Since he was brought by Ye Shou, this might be his secret base or something.

Many heroes, besides being affiliated with the association, also have their own societies and organizations. It's normal for a strongman like Ye Shou to have followers.

"Phew... whatever happens, happens. I forgot to ask his name."

Remembering the bald man who bothered him a little, Wuzheng touched his chin.

It couldn't possibly be a classmate... but just looking at their facial features... they really don't have any distinctive features!

"I don't even know what 'ripples' are, sigh!"

The unlicensed rider stood up and changed into the training uniform used in the dojo, which was also white but with a yellow belt.

There was even a mirror thoughtfully placed in the room. He stood in front of it while straightening his clothes and looked at his new look—

In the mirror, a full set of armor appeared behind him, with a pair of huge, semi-transparent eyes on the helmet that resembled the compound eyes of an insect!

"What the hell!"

The unlicensed rider turned around with lightning speed, gritted his teeth and threw a punch, but it landed on nothing. Upon closer inspection, there was nothing there.

"This, this is..."

Is it haunted? Am I possessed by an evil spirit?

No, that must be—

"Beetle Monster!"

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【Ding! 】

[Destiny Coins +7 (Unlicensed Rider)]!

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P.S.: Water? Okay, I'll try my best to update three times a day and shut you up! (^o^)/

Chapter 324: 19 Years Old, a Cyborg (Third Update, Seeking Monthly Tickets!)

squeak~

His feet moved slowly, making the wooden floor of the dojo creak slightly. The unlicensed knight looked straight ahead, and Ye Shouzheng stood opposite him, also in a fighting stance.

However, he was very nervous, his posture was very rigid, while Ye Shou was much more relaxed, his body seemed relaxed but without any flaws, and even his breathing was uninterrupted, his breath was extremely long.

The unlicensed rider couldn't help but feel nervous:

He's actually quite formidable. While he can't possibly be compared to an A-class superhuman (in the eyes of ordinary people), his physical attributes, fighting skills, and combat experience combined are enough to take on a Wolf-level monster. His daily battle record is quite impressive.

Even if you were face to face with Ye Shou, and knew it was just a drill, you would still feel intimidated.

But he quickly mustered his courage and began to try to recall what Ye Shou and Bang Gu had taught him, attempting to apply it flexibly in actual combat.

Perhaps because of his solid foundation, he learned ripples relatively quickly. While not as outrageous as the bald guy, he was still more qualified than Ye Shou's several female confidantes.

This is not surprising, after all, the worldview of One-Punch Man is the same as that of Konosuba, which seems nonsensical but is actually very cruel.

First, there's the living environment. All of humanity lives on a single continent, and there isn't much land suitable for survival.

Secondly, there are various natural disasters and mutated monsters, and even occasionally aliens. These monsters can easily blow up buildings and destroy neighborhoods. If you encounter one that is good at area-of-effect attacks, the whole city may be gone in the time it takes to eat a meal!

Let's not even talk about the map-wide attacks from spaceships...

It's normal for heroes to be idolized—anyone in this kind of environment would want to find someone to rely on.

Perhaps as a result of natural selection, humans in One-Punch Man have extremely high physical limits and their average quality is also quite good.

While the Mumen Rider may be described as an ordinary person, in another world he'd be a "king of soldiers" who could roam freely in urban novels.

"Hmm... Please enlighten me!"

Without a license, he took a deep breath, his chest expanding violently. Even through his workout clothes, the rise and fall of his ribs was clearly visible. Cool air rushed into his lungs like a tide, far exceeding the limits of his usual exercise.

Incredibly, my lungs were completely filled, yet I felt no tightness at all. Instead, they expanded like a sponge soaked with water, and that feeling of fullness brought me a sense of peace.

The next second, a warm current spread through my chest, flowing rapidly into my limbs and bones in rhythm with my heartbeat—

From his arms to his waist and abdomen, and then to his legs and feet, every muscle was enveloped by this warm current, as if a gentle yet powerful flame was burning inside him, filling him with inexhaustible energy.

"This is... the power of Ripple?" The Unlicensed Rider was secretly shocked. He had already felt a bit of it when Ye Shou "initiated" him and quickly mastered the basics. Moreover, Ye Shou's vitality was much stronger, almost like a dazzling sun.

But now this power belongs to him alone, so the meaning is naturally different. Mumen Rider never thought he would learn a "special ability" one day. The indescribable happiness almost brought him to tears, and his nervousness was swept away. At this moment, there was only a warm feeling of comfort throughout his body - and confidence!

Mumen Rider naturally assumed the basic starting stance of the Water Stream Rock Smash Fist, and Bang nodded slightly beside him:

You can't expect too much from a beginner, but this is already quite impressive.

Without a license, he slightly shifted his stance, lowered his center of gravity, extended his left arm forward, and followed closely with his right hand. The wind from his punch carried a faint sound of airflow, while his lower body moved naturally in response to the power generated by his waist. With a sway of his body, it seemed as if he had only taken one step to connect with Ye Shou!

The movements were fluid and continuous, without any pauses, and the exertion of force was extremely smooth.

The wrist flip, the waist and abdomen exert force, the footwork follow-up, every detail is precise and in place, as if he has practiced it a thousand times - even Mumen Rider himself was stunned!

This prevented him from keeping up with the subsequent movements. Ye Shou grabbed his wrist and pulled him backward, causing him to curl up in the air like a shrimp, spinning around completely before his feet touched the ground.

"Well!"

"Don't get distracted, or I won't let you stand there next time."

"understand!"

Without a license, he immediately responded in a deep voice, his eyes filled with disbelief.

The feeling of perfect synchronization between his hands, feet, and mind made him feel, in a daze, as if he had suddenly become a martial arts genius.

But that's impossible!

Otherwise, he would have chosen martial arts instead of combat techniques long ago!