Great, we're doomed now!

In this age of frequent disasters, no singer, idol, or movie star can compare to the influence of heroes. Almost without explanation, all living beings, including humans, will gravitate towards places they perceive as safe when faced with the threat of death.

For the general public, as long as they frequently see heroes on screens and in magazines, and continue to be active, they will feel a sense of closeness to them, and their mindset will naturally become much more peaceful.

Therefore, the Hero Association collaborates with many media outlets, and Hero's is one of them.

For a magazine publisher, figuring out how to gather enough content to make each week's issue both substantial and informative is an extremely profound art.

For example, Mumen Rider, despite his good reputation, is only suitable as a supporting character, not the main character in a feature.

Now that I hear he's undergone a dramatic transformation and defeated a Tiger-level terrorist organization, we could dedicate an entire episode to promoting his positive story of "an ordinary person's rise to become a powerful hero."

But as expected, the most attractive heroes are still the S-class heroes!

These powerful figures at the pinnacle of humanity are all renowned for their illustrious achievements and legendary status, and their unique skills inspire endless anticipation.

News related to S-class heroes attracts a lot of subscribers and receives very positive feedback. For the magazine, they are like a mobile resource library!

However, getting in touch with these people is not easy.

Take Tornado as an example. No media outlet would be unwilling to have an exclusive interview opportunity, but she has no interest in such things. The Hero Association and magazines dare not "assign" her tasks, and even mentioning it casually requires a lot of courage.

And the most mysterious "KING, the strongest man on earth"!

He is a typical loner; no one knows what he does in his daily life or what his past is like.

What kind of powerful enemy could have left such a terrifying scar on KING's face? This question has been ranked among the top ten unsolved mysteries online.

Bang is indifferent to trivial matters, Watchdog Man is unconcerned about anything other than "guarding the house," Pig God rarely uses his mouth for anything other than eating, and Sexy Prisoner... well, if you think about it this way, there aren't actually many suitable S-class characters.

Ultimately, only a few people, such as Tanktop Master, Child Emperor, and Superalloy Darkshine, are willing to cooperate, but their stories are relatively simple, and everyone is already tired of them.

Just then, the "sun" that saved journalists descended—

The newly promoted S-class hero: One-Punch Man!

He appeared out of nowhere, possessed immense strength, had few records but immediately defeated a Dragon-level threat and was awarded the honor of S-class. All of this made him the focus of everyone's attention!

Everyone is curious about what kind of person he is, what his past is like, and what price he paid to gain the ability to KO a meteorite with one punch.

If his backstory were more compelling, he might get featured in several episodes!

Although they were more interested in the outstanding appearance of the [Divine Might Rider], unfortunately, he was not a member of the association, so they had no reason to visit him.

The editor-in-chief, a seasoned veteran in the industry, immediately came up with an interview method that would leverage the strengths of both parties to generate even greater buzz after the idea was proposed.

We've invited the A-rank hero, Sweet Mask, to be a "one-day reporter"!

Sweet Mask is not only a beloved hero, but he is also very photogenic, pays great attention to his personal image, and has in-depth cooperation with the media. He wants to ensure that the name of "hero" in everyone's hearts always shines brightly through this approach.

In Sweet Mask's view, a hero should not only rescue ordinary people from danger, but also establish a perfect image that people admire and follow, so that society can continue to develop in a positive direction.

(That's why he deliberately stayed at the top of Rank A and refused to upgrade, to prevent those who were just there to fill a spot from getting promoted.)

For the magazine, this easy-going hero had helped them more than once, and they had reciprocated in full. Now was the time to use that friendship once again!

The editor-in-chief thought Sweet Mask would be very interested in this, and sure enough, he readily agreed to interview One-Punch Man as a reporter.

"The association has already negotiated with them; all they need is the individual's permission... Has [One-Punch Man] responded?"

“We don’t have his phone number, but he often goes to a place called ‘Kuse Building’, and our assistant found him there.”

Um... after I mentioned there would be a thank-you bonus, she accepted it, saying she was perfectly fine with it and could come anytime.

"Great!"

The editor-in-chief exclaimed with anticipation, "I can already picture the magazine selling like hotcakes! I wonder what surprises this interview will bring us!"

—As it turned out, the surprise was far more exaggerated than he had imagined!

"That's right, I accompanied him, so I guess you could say I was half his agent."

You mean them? Yeah, sure, you guys can come too, we're free right now anyway.

Ye Shou leisurely invited people to sit down, and he also chose a good seat by the window for himself.

The magazine staff, from photographers to directors, were all breathing heavily, so nervous that their hands were trembling slightly.

Because what they saw was not only One-Punch Man, but also Kamui Rider, which was also very popular during this period!

In addition, Mumen Rider, Kinnikuman, and Fubuki are also prominently featured on the list...

"Ye Shoushi, may I sit here?"

"It's ok."

—KING!

The strongest man on earth is actually right here!!!

Why, why are so many famous heroes gathered in this building? Did we take the wrong turn and accidentally end up at the Hero Association headquarters?

The destination on the train ticket has been changed from Z to A?

"Ahem... This is really something," the director didn't know what to say, and subconsciously turned to Sweet Mask for help.

He remained quite calm, his handsome face bearing the same gentle and friendly smile as always. Even without posing, a casual snapshot would be worthy of a magazine cover, requiring minimal post-processing.

If he were to enter the idol industry, he would definitely be able to demonstrate a dominant force, right?

Huh? He seems to be looking at something, with a sense of interest and surprise.

The director unconsciously followed Sweet Mask's gaze, his eyes widening slightly:

Ye Shou was reviewing the interview materials, his expression focused and serious. Sunlight shone on one side of his face, and the interplay of light and shadow made his features appear extremely three-dimensional. His already charming face now had a touch of depth, and his eyes carried a hint of melancholy, making one want to explore the taboos sealed deep within his heart...

Ka!

"Ugh?"

When the director came to his senses, he looked to the side and found that the cameraman had taken a picture at some point—which was very impolite to do before the actual start.

"what are you doing?"

"Oh, I'm so sorry, it was an accident... It would be such a shame not to take a picture, I'm so sorry!"

The photographer was filled with trepidation. If he offended the hero and the interview ended badly, the entire magazine's business would be affected, and the losses he would suffer would be enormous.

Just as the director was about to press his head down to apologize to Ye Shou, the man by the window raised his face, smiling faintly, indicating that he didn't care.

"Anyway, it's going to be on TV, so one photo is nothing. But please remember, the main character this time is Saitama, and I'm just a supporting character."

So gentle!

The staff all relaxed, and their goodwill towards Ye Shou increased rapidly.

Sweet Mask noticed this, gave Ye Shou a very approving look and nodded, feeling a sense of kinship as if he had met a like-minded person.

In his view, Ye Shou's proper words and actions were the style a hero should have!

The biker gangster-looking Metal Bat and the poorly-reputed Sexy Prisoner weren't exactly outstanding in Sweet Mask's eyes; they were just barely tolerable because of their decent skills and work ethic.

It's only when people like [Divine Might Rider] rise to high positions that the people can develop a favorable impression of us.

"I didn't expect to see so many partners today. It seems you all have a good relationship in private."

The interview officially began, and Sweet Mask started the conversation with great experience. He was facing Saitama, while Ye Shou and the others sat apart, not appearing restrained. Except for Mumen Rider, who seemed a little nervous, everyone else looked calm and composed.

Fubuki had already been featured in magazines, while Genos remained unmoved and didn't care at all. Saitama was even somewhat looking forward to it. As for King... he had a tense face and looked down at everyone, as if he were looking down on them, with a hint of contempt, which made the staff quite nervous.

But the director couldn't possibly give up this opportunity, after all, this might be the first time KING had shown up on his own initiative!

To have completed so many hero interviews, I would have no regrets even if I died!

"...I see. It seems we're all friends of [Divine Might Rider]. Is this building also under your name?"

The conversation went on in depth, and Sweet Mask's skills were superb, making no one feel uncomfortable. Even Unlicensed gradually relaxed.

"By the way, since this is a special feature on 'The Road to Heroes,' we can't forget the original reason."

"reason?"

"Yes, that's why we want to be heroes."

Sweet Mask laughed and said, "Everyone has such a moment, but everyone's experience is definitely different. Readers are very interested in this."

“Ah, I’m a hero driven by interest,” Saitama said. “It’s simply a hobby.”

"...And then?" Sweet Mask paused, taken aback.

"And then? That's all. Isn't that reason enough?" Saitama retorted.

A hint of displeasure flashed across Sweetheart's handsome face, which could be described as exquisite, but he quickly smoothed out the wrinkles between his brows.

"Of course, such a pure sense of justice is admirable, but that's only part of it, isn't it? There must be something more important, some decisive event—children love stories like that."

"..."

Saitama blinked.

He is undoubtedly a true "hero," both in body and mind, and his driving force is extremely pure.

But if you really ask him to give a detailed explanation... I can't think of anything in a short time.

Sweet Mask probably wants to hear a good story that can touch people's hearts, right?

Saitama pondered silently:

He was unemployed immediately after graduation, and after struggling for several years, he still couldn't get a formal job. He became numb under the constant ravages of society, and the sharp edges of his student days slowly became as smooth as a bald head.

He was so indifferent to life and death that he didn't even think about running away when he encountered the strange man... As a result, when the strange man was about to kill a child, he instinctively stepped forward!

Even he himself was surprised; he never expected that he would have such courage...

Since then, he has rekindled his childhood dream, becoming a hero out of passion and working hard to this day.

Ah!

Let me start telling my story from the beginning!

"Because I couldn't find another job."

Saitama's words were surprisingly concise.

Sweet Mask's eye twitched slightly: "Is something missing?"

"Forehead……"

Saitama wanted to continue, but Sweet Mask had already steered the conversation towards Ye Shou: "I wonder how you, [Kamui Rider], became a hero?"