Great, we're doomed now!

There were no unnecessary special effects in the footage, only Saitama and many heroes standing on the rooftop. The image quality was quite clear, and the angle was well chosen, as if the cameraman was on set at the time.

Saitama stood with his feet slightly apart, arms hanging naturally at his sides, his expression as calm as if he were going to buy groceries. The next second, he assumed a starting stance like an athlete, his knees buckling as he propelled himself forward, the concrete beneath his feet cracking instantly. He shot into the air like a cannonball, his yellow bodysuit leaving a trail of afterimages in the sunlight!

—The camera followed closely, almost parallel to the view. I don't know what kind of black technology was used, but there was no frame drop at such a high speed!

When the photo captured his flames breaking through the outer layer of the meteorite, his bald head shone brightly from the heat, but his face remained expressionless.

Immediately afterwards, he punched the surface of the meteorite directly. There was no earth-shattering sound, but his entire body passed through it, allowing a first-person perspective of the scene of the rock shattering.

The next moment, the meteorite began to disintegrate from its core, with countless fragments scattering everywhere—perfect for capturing those online videos of snowstorms stopping meteorites.

The video is short, only a dozen seconds long even when deliberately slowed down, but it fully records the entire process of Saitama jumping from the ground, breaking through the flames, and shattering the meteorite with one punch. There are no traces of editing, and the camera work is masterful. It is a one-shot film, and the distance is very close. The picture is so clear that you can see the wrinkles on Saitama's face... no, there are no wrinkles.

This face, smooth as a preserved egg and inexplicably possessing excellent skin, left an extremely deep impression on everyone.

...As soon as the video finished playing, online discussions exploded instantly. The previous doubts seemed to be paused and then overwhelmed by a flood of praise.

"Holy crap! What kind of incredible move is that?!"

"Who said they got a bargain? Step forward and take your punishment!"

"Sorry, Baldy!"

"Metal Knight's attacks were nothing! This is a true master! He finished his attack and left, keeping his achievements hidden, without even showing his face before!"

The netizens who previously led the attack on Saitama for "picking up bargains" quickly deleted the original post, reposted an apology... and then, fearing backlash, deleted the post again, hoping to play dead and get through this.

In the comments section, phrases like "sorry," "big boss," and "even bald, he's still handsome" kept flooding the screen, as if the previous doubts had never existed.

The media quickly changed their headlines...

Someone in the corner timidly suggested, "Don't you guys think this photographer is absolutely terrifying when you think about it?"

He... he's a full step ahead of Bald Cape Man!

"Holy crap, this is a real big shot!"

...Everyone suddenly realized and was even more surprised, but after discussing it for a while, they still focused their attention on Saitama, since Ye Shou hadn't shown his face at all.

"Hey, isn't that him?"

Suddenly, someone on the street recognized Saitama, and everyone's eyes turned to him—

Swish!

The yellow bodysuit vanished on the spot!

"Huff...huff...wait, why am I running?"

Saitama leaned against the wall, panting heavily for some reason.

After thinking about it carefully, isn't this a good thing?

Although he's not particularly vain, he deserves a compliment or two.

But why... does something just feel off?

The bald cape-wearing hero couldn't quite place himself, but considering the comments circulating online, he ultimately decided not to show his face and to lay low for the time being.

He can accept any kind of evaluation, whether it's one-sided criticism or praise. After all, he didn't become a hero to be praised. He only started doing hero activities out of interest when he encountered monsters and remembered his original aspirations.

It doesn't matter if I'm not recognized by others.

However, the seamless shift in public opinion from one extreme to the other just now made him feel a sense of physical disgust and rejection... even more pronounced than when he encountered a strange person.

He couldn't explain it, and it was hard for him to know why, but he just didn't want to come forward and accept these compliments!

Instead of wasting this time, you should grab a couple more cartons of eggs!

Of course, it's not all bad news:

Saitama sneaked into the supermarket and saw the latest news broadcast on the notice screen—

"At the request of many netizens, the name of the rumored new hero, 'Bald Cape Hero,' will be chosen again through a vote."

Well, judging from search traffic, the most popular suggestion right now comes from a netizen named 'Considerate of Subordinate Bayeli'.

One-Punch Man!

...As Saitama listened, his expression relaxed considerably, and the pent-up frustration in his chest slowly dissipated. He even unconsciously burst into laughter.

"Wow, that sounds pretty cool~"

-

...Ye Shou released his finger from the send button and smiled slightly.

【Ding! 】

[Fate Coin +5 (Saitama)]!

Soon, that smile turned bitter: it's really hard to get this gold coin.

The difficulty level is second only to Miss Chika!

However, the people of this world may be more extreme than he imagined.

Ye Shou originally planned to transplant the experience from the main world and manipulate public opinion by controlling the media, but it turned out that it was completely unnecessary. As long as someone posted online, they could guide everyone's direction, just like the wildebeest herd on the East African savanna. No matter who took the lead, a large number of people would follow.

Moreover, it's equally easy to reverse public opinion...

The people here are a bit eerie!

The main world is better; although there are troublemakers, at least they're not crazy.

After acquiring the five Destiny Coins, Ye Shou still felt a slight pang of regret:

If it were any other character, simply saying something like "One-Punch Man" would definitely change their fate drastically, especially for a protagonist who is the core of the entire work.

However, the effect was much less pronounced when applied to Saitama. While it objectively changed the public's impression of him and did affect his mood, it couldn't change his future actions.

Because he's a "hero driven by interest," he's long since reached a state of equanimity, unaffected by external gains or losses. Even if he's called the Bald Cape Hero, he won't slack off. Conversely, if he becomes "One-Punch Man," he won't be overjoyed.

In a sense, Saitama is practically a superhuman in a philosophical sense—there's really nothing a character like Ye Shouna can do about it.

Let's focus our efforts on Fubuki...

During this meteorite incident, Fubuki felt a higher level of power, which greatly changed her mindset. Her inferiority complex and inner struggle towards her sister lessened considerably, and she easily gave Ye Shou four coins—she was just a supporting character!

It's definitely easier to win over a pretty girl than a bald guy!

"Okay, sorry to have kept you waiting."

Ye Shou turned around and looked at the middle-aged man standing awkwardly in the room, a kind smile on his face.

“We can now get down to business, Your Excellency King.”

"Intrusion... unauthorized access?!"

With three scars on his face and an aura of power emanating from him, this man could exert immense pressure simply by maintaining a blank expression and remaining silent—he was the "strongest on earth."

KING took a barely perceptible breath and quickly calmed down, looking calmly at Ye Shou, the man who had suddenly appeared in his room.

"You know my name, so you should understand what an S-class hero means, right?"

If you're just trying to steal, those figurines over there... the plastic models belong to my nephew, you can't touch them, but feel free to do whatever else you want.

I don't care about these material things. You must be going through some difficulties, right?

As a hero, helping those in need is my duty, but if you continue to pester me, I—”

"You've got it wrong, I actually came to ask you to play games."

“…Huh?” KING was stunned.

"Have you forgotten?"

Ye Shou looked at him with amusement: "You killed me seventeen times in a row on the XX platform before, and you even said you could beat me offline too—but here I am, aren't I?"

"!"

Sweat instantly poured down KING's face!

Dude, that kind of thing isn't even considered casual banter online, are you really taking it this seriously?!

Chapter 330: This is how surplus value is generated! (4K)

"I know that doing this is actually not good..."

call out!call out!call out!

Intense electronic laser sounds filled the otaku-themed room as background noise. Two large men sat on cushions, each holding a controller and staring intently at the screen. Colorful lights and shadows constantly shifted on their faces, making KING's expression appear much more relaxed.

But there was a hint of confusion in his eyes. His gaze seemed to have passed over the figures in the scene and looked towards somewhere further back. He was talking to Ye Shou, but his hands were moving with great precision and speed. One could not judge a book by its cover.

A quick glance reveals that this room is full of "treasures": CDs, figurines, game software, and machine models. It seems that the owner is a homebody with a wide range of interests.

—This has absolutely nothing to do with the man who is facing a fierce expression.

However, the truth is so bizarre. KING is indeed a gamer and even likes cute things (he is only 29, but he looks much older).

However, he is also the seventh-ranked S-class hero in the Hero Association, known as the "strongest man on earth." His record includes a series of powerful enemies of Demon level or above, giving people the impression that weak monsters are not worthy of his attention.

So, even though he never participates in fan activities or does anything for the association, and just "hunts" like a lone wolf, the association still gives him the best treatment.

Power is the only reason.

"That's not true at all!"

KING suddenly shouted in a fit of frustration: "I'm not a hero at all!"

...Then he unleashed a super special move, "Ninja Bee," and instantly killed Ye Shou's character.

Ye Shou was filled with respect.

"Actually, I felt something was wrong from the beginning. I was just passing by the scene by chance, but people thought I was the one who defeated the monster. I told them I didn't, but they seemed not to understand at all."

In the next round, King's fingers moved faster and faster, disrupting the rhythm of his character's attacks. Instead of using combos, he employed various small moves to anticipate attacks, gradually accumulating damage and energy. This sudden change in fighting style left Ye Shou, who was already familiar with the game, feeling completely lost.

"I'm really not a bad person, and I didn't mean to deceive anyone, but... once I accepted the first bonus and bought the figurine, there was no going back."

King's expression was rather conflicted: "The money was directly deposited into my account. I didn't even have a chance to refuse, and then I happened to come across a character figure that I really liked... You know what I mean? That feeling of being able to realize your dream just by moving your fingers?"

"Hmm~"

"Sometimes I think I should just save up money to pay them back and withdraw from the association. After all, if things continue like this, they'll be exposed sooner or later, and what if they really make me fight monsters?"

I have absolutely no fighting ability!