Great, we're doomed now!

Isn't this just going straight in with A?

Genos and Mumen Rider, being respectable people, might find this inappropriate, but looking around, neither Saitama nor Bang said anything.

"Is a double-digit number of Dragon-level monsters an exaggeration? If there really is that many, with the combat power we have..."

"There are indeed that many Dragon-level monsters. The Monster Association has very advanced bio-modification technology, but there's no need to worry."

Ye Shou said seriously, "The Monster Association is not as solid as an iron barrel. Their organizational structure is even looser than that of the Hero Association. The top executives are all scheming and have their own agendas. Let alone joining forces to fight the enemy, they are very likely to be killed by their own people once they become weak."

We have enough manpower, and to avoid any unforeseen circumstances, I've already notified the Hero Association.

-

For the inhabitants of this world, taking refuge is a basic survival skill, so the evacuation of residents can be completed in a short time.

Ye Shou felt that their ability to act was even stronger than that of the residents of the main world (because TPC always dealt with monsters quickly, so people didn't feel as much personal pain, and there were even bloodthirsty spectators watching the excitement on the spot).

They contacted the association in the names of several S-class heroes, including Ye Shou, KING, Bang, Genos, and Saitama, saying that there might be a large-scale gathering of monsters underground in Z City and suggesting that the surrounding residents be evacuated in advance.

An enemy that could make an S-class hero take so seriously... The association didn't ask any further questions and issued an evacuation order that very day.

It's worth mentioning that Metal Knights, who were originally obedient to the association but not to its orders, were able to deploy two hundred combat robots and countless auxiliary robots to Z City without hesitation after Ye Shou made a single phone call.

These robots were divided into three layers of blockade. The outer layer was responsible for intercepting the fleeing monsters, while the middle and inner layers were responsible for blocking major transportation routes. The sight of the silver-gray robot army descending from the sky at the same time was quite spectacular, like a meteor shower.

To avoid any unrest, the Hero Association's official account issued an urgent statement, saying that this was "a routine disaster prevention drill" and asking everyone not to panic.

...It's just that nobody believes it.

That afternoon, the last residents were evacuating, and the streets were empty and desolate. Genos stood on the rooftop of a building, overlooking the entire neighborhood. Wearing a monocular assist device, he continuously scanned the structure below the ground surface, transmitting the data to his processor to form a three-dimensional geological model.

Although he regained his physical body, his long experience as a cyborg gave him a wealth of knowledge and experience, and he also uses high-tech equipment to assist himself in combat.

Suddenly, he detected an abnormal heat source that was expanding at an extremely rapid pace... no, it was approaching the ground!

boom!

The ground seemed to be torn apart from below by a giant hand. The asphalt road shattered as easily as paper, and chunks of reinforced concrete shot into the sky. The entire street collapsed in an instant, forming a dark crater with a diameter of 100 meters!

Then, emerging from the pit were sections of steel armor, like a train arriving from hell.

Its dark brown carapace gleamed with a metallic sheen in the sunlight, and in the very center of its head was a flat, aged face that looked like a combination of a human face and a giant centipede, sending chills down one's spine.

—Elder Centipede!

In the Hero Association's files, this monster is marked as "missing/presumed dead".

Everyone thought it had been defeated, but it not only survived, it has also grown bigger than before!

Now, the body exposed from the collapsed street is already several kilometers long, stretching across the ruins of Z City like a winding mountain range. With each section of the body that moves, large areas of buildings are crushed into dust.

Genos was the first to react, and he was never timid or hesitant.

The weapon bays, which had been positioned nearby, opened simultaneously, and dozens of small homing missiles, trailing white contrails, shot towards Elder Centipede's head. The missiles exploded on its armor, sending up flashes and plumes of smoke, but when the smoke cleared, not a single crack was visible on its shell.

“Ineffective? This defense…” Genos frowned and then drew his kinetic sword.

The combination of wave energy gong and high-frequency vibration blade has a penetrating power that can be described as "ignoring defense", but this thing is small... so it can't do without a wide range of firepower.

The moment the thought crossed his mind, the Metal Knight robots deployed on the perimeter sprang into action.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Dozens of robots fired simultaneously, their energy blasts and live ammunition weaving together into a dense barrage that covered the front half of Elder Centipede's body. Explosions rang out incessantly, and the flames turned half the sky orange-red.

"Hmph! Don't make us laugh!"

But Elder Centipede simply flicked its tail, sending the robot array flying. Numerous fragments, like fallen leaves scattered by the wind, flew into the sky and then crashed to the ground with a series of crackling sounds...

With a single strike, more than a dozen expensive combat robots were reduced to a pile of scrap metal.

The centipede elder slowly turned its head to the other side, its enormous mouth opening to reveal rings of sharp teeth. Its body began to accelerate, crushing towards the robot at a speed completely disproportionate to its size.

Along the way, all the buildings were smashed to pieces as if they were made of paper!

Genos wasn't alarmed by the sight, because there was something in that direction—

"What, such a big gift right off the bat? I wonder if this old body can handle it?"

Bangu sighed slowly and took off his coat... A series of crackling sounds, like popping beans, came from his body, and at the same time, his slightly hunched figure suddenly became burly and strong!

Seeing this, the unlicensed rider working behind him swallowed hard.

Bang's mastery of Ripple is second only to Ye Shou among them, and when he goes all out, he is simply a human weapon!

"Heart-breaking liberation!"

He soared into the air, the building behind him cracked like building blocks, countless air currents swirling around him, the compressed, condensed spiraling force colliding head-on with Elder Centipede, who was charging like a train—

boom!!!

It's like a hammer hitting an anvil!

Elder Centipede's charge was abruptly halted.

Its head immediately caved in, and a large amount of dark green fluid seeped out from the cracks in its shell. Its body gradually lost its momentum, creating a blast that stirred up the atmosphere.

Then its mouth opened to its maximum size, letting out a truly painful roar.

"Awoooooo!"

While this couldn't kill it, it certainly made it feel a great threat!

"Mere...mere human beings!"

The sound traveled from the ground to the depths of the underground, even reaching the monster's lair...

-

Underground, the core area of ​​the Monster Association.

Big Eyes sat in the darkness, its enormous single eye staring at the projected image in the air.

In the scene, Elder Centipede is writhing wildly on the ruins of Z City, while a burly man with a bare upper body stands on its head, punching it repeatedly, each punch causing Elder Centipede's body to sink a little further.

“I didn’t let it attack.” Big Eyes’ voice was tinged with helplessness, as if he were explaining to someone, “It sensed the movement on the ground and rushed out on its own.”

"After all, he's Elder Centipede, he should be fine, right?"

"Among us, its defensive capabilities are among the best."

"Ha~ Are you going to get revenge?"

Beside the projection were several blurry "figures," each exuding a powerful aura. Their postures varied, but they all shared one thing in common—they didn't care about the life or death of their companions.

So, what should we do next?

"Isn't it too early to start a war now?"

"But we have already amassed a considerable fighting force, and the losses would be too great if we were to relocate now."

"Combat strength? There are as many of those things as you can get; they're just consumables that can be produced at will."

"No!"

"Since we've already been exposed, let's fight. If the Hero Association wants to come... we've been waiting for this opportunity for a while now. It's a good time to announce our existence to the world!"

Several pairs of eyes lit up simultaneously in the darkness, clearly quite tempted.

'These guys...it seems they can't act as a group anymore.'

Looking at his colleagues (subordinates), a hint of helplessness flashed in his single eye.

It knew that each of these strange people possessed dragon-level strength, but each of them was also extremely arrogant.

They don't care about being exposed or about Big Eyes' plans, because they believe their power is enough to crush everything.

There are various reasons why they gathered at the Monster Association. Psykos only used the power and authority of the nominal leader "Orochi" to suppress these people, but she could not actually force them to do anything.

To be honest, the ability of Big Eyes to gather these people together is quite remarkable, at least comparable to Fubuki. But weirdos and heroes are different.

No matter how unconventional S-class heroes may be, they ultimately share a common understanding of "justice." They will never betray each other in crucial moments, and even if they dislike one another, they will stand up for each other in times of trouble. Therefore, they can cooperate with each other in every major battle.

As for the Monster Association... although the war hasn't officially started yet, Big Eyes knows without even thinking that this group has extremely poor coordination. They're lucky if they don't kick someone when they're down; no one is willing to entrust their back to their so-called "comrades" when they're in danger.

For this reason, Da Jiongyan has always set his goal as "to completely crush the opponent in terms of combat power" to achieve victory.

By studying the characteristics of each S-class hero in a targeted manner and then matching them with corresponding Dragon-level monsters, they can be overwhelmed in terms of compatibility and strength, thus reducing a lot of uncertainty.

Then, it also has its own ways of dealing with those dangerous entities, such as the strongest KING on earth, the trembling tornado, and the hero chief blaster.

First, there's the monster king "Orochi," which it has been carefully nurturing. Its power has surpassed that of a Dragon-level being, and once released, it could trigger the end of the world!

Even if it's KING...

Moreover, it is quite powerful in itself.

This "big-eyed" appearance is just a costume. Although it is also a Dragon-level esper, it only limits the main body's ability. Once it removes the disguise, it is a esper who is no weaker than Tatsumaki and even stronger (in her opinion)!

"That being said... it's still better for everyone to be careful."

A deep male voice rang out. Although it contradicted everyone, no one retorted. Instead, everyone's attention was focused on the man who was dressed in tattered clothes and had a scruffy beard, looking like a homeless person.

Despite being watched by so many powerful figures, the man's aura remained perfectly calm. Instead, he smiled confidently, causing everyone to turn their attention away.

...I almost couldn't hold my pee.

The man, who had nearly wet himself in fear, breathed a slight sigh of relief, his heart pounding wildly as he looked around listlessly.

I wonder if we'll have a chance to escape this time?

—A Dragon-level monster known as "Homeless Emperor," whose strength ranks among the top in the Monster Association!

However, over the past few months, he has been desperately trying to escape this place, but he has been unable to do so due to lack of physical strength and fear of being exposed.

There was nothing he could do. One day, he suddenly felt that the "god" who had been watching him all along had stopped looking at him for some reason.

As a result, he could no longer continuously obtain energy to release powerful energy blasts... From then on, his power dwindled with each use, and sooner or later he would be exposed as just an ordinary person!

They'll definitely be torn apart and eaten by the monster!

No, I must take this opportunity to go to the surface... I'd better just stay a homeless person!

Damn it... God, please look at me again!

Are you asleep?

Volume 11: To the Day of Destiny: Chapter 499: It's Shameful to Take a Girl to a Dungeon (4K)