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

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"Damn it! This piece of fatty beef, soaked in broth, isn't going to slip through my fingers!"

"Oh! My shrimp paste! I just cooked it!"

At the lively hot pot gathering, King watched the chopsticks flying around, and his stomach started growling loudly.

The deafening roar of King's stomach is comparable to the roar of a "king's engine" under normal conditions. It can only be said that King's physical attributes are probably all concentrated in this strange part of his body.

—Ugh, I'm so hungry…

"King, you're awake? Come quick, or we'll drink all the soup!"

Amidst his busy schedule, Han Sen took a moment to call out, and almost simultaneously, with a deft and precise movement like a gazelle leaping over horns, he intercepted a piece of top-grade Wagyu beef that was just about to be cooked through and was still slightly curled up.

Saitama, who was also looking at King, gritted his teeth and said, "Damn it! It's a distraction tactic!!"

King sat down in a daze, and Han Sen handed him a bowl and chopsticks.

"Uh, now that you mention it, I am indeed a bit hungry. Thank you, Han Senjun."

"Hey, don't be so polite!"

While chatting and laughing, Han Sen swiftly scooped out an unknown root ingredient from the pot, which was bubbling in the red oil and had become crystal clear like a piece of white jade after being cooked, and placed it in King's bowl, saying, "Try this. It's a new variety that I just bought today. It's a specialty of M City. The taste is superb, and it's very nutritious!"

After being cooked in the spicy broth, the ingredients are coated with an enticing numbing and spicy color, making them look extremely appetizing.

King didn't think much of it, thanked Han Sen for feeding him again, and immediately picked up a chopstick and put it in his mouth.

The moment it enters your mouth, an extreme crispness comparable to that of a top-quality meat explodes between your teeth.

Immediately afterwards, an indescribable, strange sweetness mixed with the spiciness of the broth instantly swept over the entire taste buds!

I've never tried it before, but it's so addictive!

King subconsciously quickened his chewing speed, and a powerful yet warm current slid down his esophagus into his stomach.

It then transformed into countless fine threads, surging towards the limbs and bones!

The last trace of discomfort from the hangover was instantly dispelled, and my whole body felt warm and cozy, as if every cell was greedily cheering and jumping for joy, full of unprecedented vitality!

"It's so...delicious!"

King's eyes lit up; he felt he had never tasted anything so delicious in his life!

Immediately waving their chopsticks, they joined the fierce battle to grab food... creating a lively atmosphere.

Han Sen and Saitama exchanged a smile, and Saitama even kindly put a few pieces of carrot bigger than a fist on King's plate: "Come on, try this one too, this carrot tastes pretty good."

King looked in astonishment at the few "bricks" stacked in his bowl.

—Is this a carrot?!

This hot pot feast lasted until the wee hours of the morning.

The table was a mess of cups and plates, but all three of them ate to their hearts' content.

King was the first to fall; he ate too much, but his digestive ability was far inferior to that of the other two monsters.

Especially the carrots and bean sprouts that are a specialty of M City; after eating them, he felt full of inexhaustible energy, as if he could punch through a wall.

But his eyelids grew heavier and heavier, and finally his head lolled to one side as he fell asleep on the sofa, snoring loudly.

Since it was so late, Hansen and Saitama decided to stay at King's house as well.

Anyway, there are guest rooms in the apartment, and the sofa in the living room is big enough.

The next morning.

King was awakened by an unbearable burning sensation.

He felt he was no longer a person, but a walking nuclear reactor.

His whole body was burning hot and full of explosive power, as if the slightest movement could trigger a huge explosion.

"Water...drink water..."

He groggily sat up, reaching for the water glass on the bedside table, his hand barely touching the thick glass...

The glass offered no resistance and shattered instantly, easily crushed into powder in his hands like the crispest biscuit!

King: "..."

He stared blankly at his empty palm and the glass dust falling between his fingers, his mind a complete blank.

He looked down and was shocked to see that wisps of hot, solid white energy were uncontrollably emanating from his hands, and the air was slightly distorted wherever the light passed.

What...what's going on?!

“Ahhhhh——!”

King was so frightened that his soul seemed to leave his body, and he scrambled out of the bedroom.

I happened to see Han Sen and Saitama playing a fighting game in the living room, a bunch of noobs fighting each other.

"Han Sen-kun! Saitama-kun! Help! I...I think I'm in big trouble!"

King cried out in panic, raising his hands, which were still faintly glowing.

He looked like a child who had discovered he had grown a third hand; the scarred strongman, who should have been terrified, had his face filled with fear and despair.

Clearly, in King's mind, Han Sen and Saitama, two truly strong individuals, were people he could completely trust.

I don't have to maintain the aloof and powerful persona that I have when I'm out in the world.

Of course, even if it's maintained, it's not very useful.

Han Sen stopped what he was doing, looked at him calmly, and then at his hands that radiated pure energy.

With just a quick recollection, he immediately thought of the hot pot ingredients from yesterday and understood instantly.

The brick-sized carrots might just be a bit more nutritious, but those crystal-clear and crisp bean sprout stalks are the real deal—the flesh of a dragon-level monster!

Even if you sell it in a supermarket, it would still be considered a top-quality ingredient.

Yes, the meat of the Vegetable Monster is still meat!

Han Sen walked up to King, ignoring the scorching energy, and patted him on the shoulder: "You're not having a problem, you've probably awakened a superpower."

Saitama, who was standing nearby, also came over and curiously poked the white halo on King's hand with his finger, causing ripples to spread across the halo.

He commented earnestly, "Oh, not bad, it looks warm."

He stroked his smooth chin and added, "It's going to get colder soon. If I use this ability before going to bed, I won't need to turn on the heating."

As he spoke, a hint of regret, as if lamenting that he hadn't awakened superpowers, appeared on his smooth, shiny bald head.

King: "..."

—Come on, what time is it? Stop making jokes like that!

Chapter 193 The Shock of the Tornado

"Superpowers...Me? How is that possible!"

Although Hansen and Saitama reacted calmly, King, as the person involved, could not remain calm.

He was just an ordinary nerd who was mistakenly hailed as a hero because his heartbeat was louder than others by nature. In reality, he had only just started building up some muscle, and his intimidatingly terrifying strength was entirely based on other people's imaginations...

How could one possibly awaken superpowers!

Seeing King's bewildered expression, Han Sen smiled but did not explain the reason in detail.

Of course, he wouldn't say that you consumed at least half of a Dragon-level monster's essence last night, and that it was a version purified by my divine power.

Oh no, I mean hot pot ingredients.

If that were really said, King would probably faint from fright.

From a normal person's perspective, a weirdo...

Is that edible?!

"The reason..." Han Sen hesitated for a moment before explaining simply, "Well, it's probably related to the special ingredients you ate last night."

“Yes, dietary supplements are indeed very important!” Fortunately, before King could ask any more questions, Saitama chimed in, nodding in deep agreement: “No wonder your heartbeat has been getting louder lately!”

King: "..."

—I'm sorry, my exceptional talent in this area is disturbing the peace...

Saitama's reaction was completely unsurprised.

Before he met Han Sen and the other person, he often used the edible parts of the strange man to make soup. Not only did it taste good, but it also saved a lot of money on food.

Given his meager financial situation, which involved doing odd jobs interspersed with his heroic activities, this was indeed a great help!

Han Sen could tell from Saitama's expression that there was definitely something wrong with his focus, but he was still amazed.

He originally just wanted to give it a try, but unexpectedly, under the combined influence of King's own good luck and the idealistic rules of this world, the effect was outstanding!

A bizarre hotpot meal actually caused King's potential to explode.

He has taken the most substantial step towards becoming the invincible strongest hero on Earth in the eyes of the world!

—It really is...an outrageous yet interesting world.

Han Sen patted King on the shoulder, who was still in shock and confusion, and pulled him to the balcony, whispering, "Don't be anxious, this is a good thing."

"Start training your superpowers from today onwards. Perhaps one day, you will truly become the strongest on Earth."

"The strongest on Earth...me?"

—Are you kidding me...?

King's lips twitched slightly. Given his lack of ambition, such lofty ideals...

Although it sounds cool, and even subtly stirs up a longing in my heart, but!

It's nowhere near as relaxing and enjoyable as staying home and playing video games!

Han Sen saw through King's thoughts, but he didn't force anything. He simply reminded him, "Slowly get familiar with this power, master it, and you will become stronger."

Judging from his actions in the original timeline, King's heroic spirit is beyond doubt.

Whether voluntarily or involuntarily, he was able to overcome his fear and stand before the Dragon-level monster executive who had defeated S-class heroes.

Delaying until the crucial moment and summoning the Starry Sky Hungry Wolf to fight in his place would be a great achievement!

Han Sen paused for a moment, then gave a kind smile: "By the way, if you want to eat that special ingredient we had yesterday again, I have plenty of it!"

Yes, there really are.

Hansen has decided to contact Dr. Genos shortly.

First, we need to strengthen the mass production of the Asura Legion; second, during the preparation process, we should try to adjust the meat quality and taste to the level of top-quality ingredients.

(Dr. Genus: I often clash with my boss because I'm not eccentric enough on the path of evolution.)

The first point is easy to understand.

With Han Sen's current strength, even if he were to awaken hundreds or thousands of monsters at the Dragon Peak level, he could easily defeat them.

The limitations on the strength of the mass-produced Asura Legion can be lifted, and it can even be strengthened in turn to extract more Origin Points.

Secondly, it seems a bit inappropriate to use such a large creature like the Asura for hot pot.

But deep-frying it would definitely make it incredibly fragrant!

City A, headquarters of the Heroes Association.

As expected of a steel behemoth built at a cost of astronomical sums, it withstands the previous bombardment by the "Vaccine Man"...

It didn't affect this area at all.

It perfectly illustrates what is—

Luck is also part of strength!

However, the grandeur of the building and the abundance of funds could not conceal the oppressive atmosphere and anxiety that permeated its interior.

Post-disaster reconstruction, public skepticism, pressure from the shareholders' association...

These invisible mountains weighed heavily on the cadres, who urgently needed to do something to boost morale and restore the association's declining public support.

However, these are things that the association's leaders should be thinking about; at this moment, the heroes are still carrying out their daily activities.

The wreckage of a completely collapsed skyscraper was forcibly pulled from its foundation by an invisible force, casting a heavy shadow over the ground within a radius of hundreds of meters.