Starting with one punch, I'll stop being human.

"Sir, I know!"

Upon hearing this, Fang immediately perked up and quickly replied, "Lord Pochi's food mainly consists of two types! One is large creatures caught in the nearby mountains and forests, and the other is large monster corpses that need to be disposed of, which are occasionally delivered by people from above!"

"That bastard slime octopus used to be in charge of this. I've even seen him use 'monster cells' to modify corpses, making them exhibit monster-like characteristics—generally, they become larger and chewier!"

Han Sen understood immediately; no wonder the corpse he delivered the food to was so huge.

"Understood. In that case, everything will proceed as usual."

Giving Fang an approving look, Han Sen turned to his Tiger-level subordinates and ordered, "You guys are in charge of the hunt. Give me a boost!"

"Increase our food reserves, and select the finest meat to offer to Lord Pochi!"

"Yes, sir!" ×N

Several tiger-level monsters immediately accepted the order, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.

Fortunately, this was a routine task assigned by the octopus monsters before, so they were no strangers to it.

Without hesitation, these Tiger-level monsters immediately organized their Wolf-level monster subordinates, and a large group of them rushed into the various passages to carry out the new boss's first order.

"Fang, I have a task for you."

"Sir, I am here! Please give me your orders!"

After dismissing the tiger-level subordinates he had just recruited, Han Sen looked at the rat-like monster at his feet: "Go to a human city and bring me back a few copies of the latest newspapers."

Fang straightened up, looking excited as if he had been given an important position, and said in a shrill voice, "Sir, I don't have any other skills, but I'm fast!"

"Guaranteed to complete the mission!"

Han Sen waved his hand: "Go ahead."

"Yes! My Lord!"

Han Sen sat upright in a rock-carved chair, with a thick stack of dozens of newspapers on the wide armrests.

Fang was quite efficient; he collected a whole basket of newspapers published that day in just one night.

Han Sen flipped through the entertainment section of the Z City Times, where the headline was the newly released "Weekly Hero Rankings".

He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Genos, the "Cyborg," was not among the S-class heroes at the top.

Genos has not yet joined the Hero Association, which suggests that the main storyline of the original work has most likely not yet begun.

You don't have to open your eyes to find the Hero Association has invaded from the surface!

Turn the page again—

The newly promoted A-class hero, "Sweet Mask," has won first place in the public's popularity poll for hero rankings!

As everyone knows, Sweet Mask personally oversees the top spot in Class A to prevent any mediocre or incompetent individuals from entering Class S.

The news article used the word "newly promoted," meaning he had only recently become an S-class goalkeeper.

After flipping through the newspapers at hand, Han Sen discovered many clues in the numerous current affairs news articles.

Shocking! The 21st SUPER FIGHT Martial Arts Tournament champion, nicknamed "Werewolf," has been exposed as an imposter; police have launched an investigation!

Upon seeing this, Han Sen's eyes lit up.

In the manga, Saitama participates in the 22nd Martial Arts Tournament to experience martial arts moves—definitely not for the 300 million yen prize money.

This competition is held every six months, and the protagonist of this news report is none other than Bangu's outcast, who entered the competition under a false name and easily won the championship.

In other words, there are still less than six months until the first act of the main storyline, "The Vaccine Man," makes his appearance.

"Fortunately, there's still plenty of room for growth!"

Just then, a series of dull footsteps sounded, and a strange stone man with a sweat towel wrapped around his head, looking like a laborer, walked out of the darkness.

He tossed a seemingly heavy burlap sack in front of Han Sen, then turned and left without a word.

Han Sen: ? ? ?

He quickly realized that this strange, unfamiliar man was the mailman sent by Big Eyes to "deliver goods".

"Hey, don't go! You still haven't said whether it's delivered once a day or once a week?"

The stone monster remained silent, only running away with a rumbling sound.

Han Sen's lips twitched; he couldn't just kill it.

What if no one delivers the goods afterward?

"Could this guy also share a brain with all the other Things in the world?"

While complaining, Han Sen looked away.

With a flick of the fingertip, a gust of wind shot out like a blade!

The rope holding the bag closed snapped instantly and fell to the ground, revealing hundreds of deformed lumps of flesh inside that throbbed and twitched like hearts!

"Strange Cells"!

Han Sen's eyes lit up. No wonder she's the richest woman on the list!

With a single move, he almost equaled the octopus monster's accumulated wealth!

Without the slightest hesitation, Han Sen immediately grabbed the "monster cells" from the bag and began the transformation!

[Conversion successful! Gained 10000 Origin Points!]

The previously nearly depleted Origin Points surged again, breaking through the 10,000 mark once more.

The thought of being able to add more points through "overgrowth" filled Han Sen with both excitement and helplessness.

The hot topic is that strength can lead to another explosive growth.

Unfortunately, adding points to SSR abilities is like a bottomless pit; even tens of thousands of Origin Points can only level up one level, and reaching the maximum level or even evolving into the legendary UR ability is a distant dream.

"We can't just focus on copying SSRs, otherwise the ability slots will eventually be filled up, and they won't be able to be deleted."

"Even if we encounter an opportunity to copy UR abilities at that time, we may only be able to look on with envy!"

Facing reality, Han Sen's eyes showed a thoughtful expression.

"If appropriate, some low-rarity abilities can be selected to expand the ability pool."

"Firstly, they are easy to max out, and secondly, these abilities often have good functionality. Once maxed out, they can effectively make up for weaknesses and enhance one's overall capabilities."

Pulling his thoughts back, Han Sen had an idea and instantly refined most of the Origin Points that had just arrived!

[Consuming 8000 Origin Points, "Overgrowth" level increased! Lv4 -> Lv5!]

This time, the increasingly powerful body has adapted to the geometric increase in all attributes, such as physique and energy, brought about by the addition of points.

The terrifying energy fluctuations gradually dissipated, and the red light on Han Sen's body dimmed with each breath. His size increased by several tens of centimeters again, and the aura of the demon-level monster became increasingly long and profound.

Chapter 12 Fleeting

As Fang mentioned yesterday, the ingredients prepared for Poch need to be modified using "monster cells".

Therefore, Han Sen did not absorb and transform all the "monster cells" at once. Instead, he kept a dozen or so and put them into a bag he had prepared beforehand, stuffing them into the gaps in his armor for future use.

"It's too inconvenient not having a spatial device. If I encounter a spatial ability, I must copy it immediately!"

Han Sen thought to himself.

Building a good relationship with Poch is the top priority right now, and he certainly won't get carried away just because of the temporary thrill of adding points and absorb every last "monster cell".

Just then, a noisy cacophony burst into the expanded range of perception.

After a little listening, Han Sen recognized the voices as those of the Tiger-level subordinates he had previously sent out to return from a hunt.

With a faint sound of air being torn apart, the dark figure vanished from its spot in an instant.

The dull footsteps, accompanied by the tremors of the ground, approached from afar.

As soon as Han Sen arrived at the mission area, he saw the strange team that had been sent out earlier dragging back animal carcasses, the largest of which was a huge, muscular brown bear.

The brown bear's fur was still relatively intact, but its head was mostly sunken in, clearly indicating that it had been violently killed by some strange person.

"Well done."

Han Sen casually offered a compliment, walked to the brown bear's corpse, took out a "monster cell" from the gap in his armor, and pierced the brown bear's corpse and inserted it amidst the curious yet awe-inspiring gazes of the surrounding monsters.

As if the heart of the corpse were beating again, the deformed lumps of flesh inside the bear carcass rapidly multiplied and spread.

The enormous corpse, which had been motionless, began to twitch and swell unnaturally, with countless flesh buds seemingly growing wildly beneath its skin, emanating a strange aura of chaos and disorder!

The renovation was completed in a short time.

The brown bear carcass became bloated and grotesque, making it unrecognizable from its original form.

Looking at the "exclusive food" that was almost identical to yesterday's, Han Sen nodded in satisfaction. He glanced around and casually pointed out five strange-looking, fat and strong men.

"You, you, and all of you, come out."

The five strange men, four wolves and one tiger, who were called out, were stunned at first, then their faces lit up with joy and flattery, and they ran out eagerly.

The tiger-level "Three-Eyed Giant" stood tall and proud, believing that his strength had finally earned the new boss's appreciation.

They still vividly remember how the current head steward, "Fang," rose to power, and they think they are being valued by the new boss and are about to be entrusted with important responsibilities.

If even such a weak wolf-level rat monster can become a big shot, why can't I?

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Han Sen succinctly ordered, "Drag this big guy along and come with me."

"Yes, boss!" ×5

Among the five monsters, the strongest Tiger-level monster, "Three-Eyed Giant," volunteered to carry the bear's head and glared smugly at the other four Wolf-level monsters, as if showing off.

The remaining four wolf-level monsters hurriedly dragged the rest of the massive, heavily modified bear carcass with great effort.

They followed closely behind their new leader, their goal being the passage to the Pochi territory.

Fang and the group of monsters watched the group leave. While the other monsters were still envious and jealous of those lucky guys, Fang swallowed hard.

A flicker of fear and relief flashed in the rat's eyes; it had already realized the fate of those "lucky ones."

"Luckily, I'm malnourished and don't have much fat on my body..."

Fang muttered to himself, his awe of Han Sen deepening even further.

The familiar road, the air deathly silent.

The five chosen oddballs went from initial excitement to gradual calm, and from calm to a vague sense of confusion.

The three-eyed giant, in particular, had already sensed that something was amiss...

Just as an ominous premonition arose in its heart, a terrifying dragon-level pressure, as if from a prehistoric behemoth, suddenly descended!

Six enormous, burning eyes lit up in the darkness and swept over them. The five strange men instantly felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave, filled with utter horror!

Dragon dragon dragon dragon... Dragon-level monster, Lord Pochi!!

How did they just come over like that?!

"Aww—!" (You've come—!)

A deep roar accompanied by a scorching gust of wind made the five strange men lose their footing, their hair flying backward!

In reality, Poch simply greeted Hansen in a good mood.

Han Sen stepped forward without flinching, his smile sincere and kind on his black mask: "I've arrived, Lord Pochi!"

Boqi leaned closer and sniffed Hansen; indeed, he could still smell the scent he had left yesterday.

Yes, I didn't mistake you!

"Wow—? Wow!" (Why does he seem a little taller than yesterday—? Kids really do develop fast!)

Han Sen: "..."

Upon hearing this, Han Sen's lips, visible beneath his black mask, twitched slightly.

Good grief, they really do think I'm one of their own kind, a cub!

After a brief and “friendly” meeting, Han Sen glanced back at the five “lucky ingredients” who were now trembling like leaves.

The next moment, a blazing white light shone in the passage, instantly swallowing several short and desperate screams!

[Defeat 4 Wolf-level monsters and gain 9 Origin Points!]