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In the sky, Tatsumaki's esper talent began to take effect. The mental power within the psychic system and the Soul matter that formed the Absolute Terror Field gradually unified, truly becoming an extension of Kaito's will, like moving an arm with a finger. Under the blessing of max-level affinity, the total amount of mental power seemed boundless. He finally experienced Tatsumaki's joy.
With a thought, a set of gold and red battle armor extended and formed like flowing nanobots. Dazzling tail flames spewed from multiple thrusters in his palms and feet, forming a brilliant stream that streaked across the sky above A-City.
The originally invisible Absolute Terror Field materialized with specific colors under the enhancement of psychic power. Although the Mark battle armor formed by the force field was merely a shape, it had all the necessary functions and could even be modified online, allowing for immediate changes and use.
Tony Stark would call it an infringement. If he needed to deal with giant enemies, transforming the Mark battle armor into a Gundam, an Eva Unit-01, or a Giant of Light would also be no problem.
New ability +1.
Coolness factor +1.
Three days later, Z-City.
Amidst the bustling crowd, Kaito walked out of the train station. The city under the twilight was quiet and peaceful. He paused to appreciate it for a moment, then turned and boarded the subway home. On the subway, Kaito held his luggage and closed his eyes for a short nap. The events of the past few days flashed vividly in his mind.
The special unit meticulously planned by the police department was almost completely wiped out by a Demon-level Monster. After this battle, many police officers who participated in the training developed psychological problems and would require long-term psychological counseling before they could return to their posts.
The ambitious high-ranking officials of the police department witnessed the destructive power of the Monsters firsthand and realized that ordinary people simply could not contend with their strength, which disheartened them.
The entire police department was almost brought to a standstill by a casual attack from a Demon-level Monster, and there were many disasters of the same level. Compared to Dragon-level Monsters who could destroy several cities at will, the difference was not just a little bit. The result was that the entire training program was immediately scrapped and came to an end without success. The police officers who participated in the training packed their bags and went home.
Kaito was not surprised by this. He had anticipated this outcome from the unsightly expression that the Chief could not hide when he met him.
"Are you really not staying, Kaito? With your achievements this time and your powerful psychic ability, I guarantee I can get you into a high-level position within half a year, leading the entire police force!"
"Thank you for your kindness, but I think I'm more suited for frontline work."
"Is that so...? But if you return to Z-City, you'll still have to start from the lowest rank of patrol officer. Have you really thought it through?"
"I have. I think Z-City needs a police officer like me when necessary."
"In that case, I won't try to persuade you any further. However, various cities will be establishing Special Affairs Departments. Please do not decline the position of Chief of the Z-City Special Affairs Department!"
"I understand."
After a deep conversation with the Chief, Kaito's official rank remained unchanged upon his return, but he gained the additional position of Chief of the Special Affairs Department, reporting directly to the Z-City Chief of Police. In emergency situations such as Monster disasters, he could even directly take over all of Z-City's police force, with authority equal to the Chief of Police.
Although Kaito didn't often use this authority, there were benefits. After becoming Chief, he could arrange his own work. Kaito had already decided that when he returned, he would transfer Akari to be his secretary. That way, he wouldn't have to write reports himself. Simply perfect!
With the "Superpower Hundred Percent" dropped by Tatsumaki and the unexpected "promotion" promised by the big shot, Kaito gained a lot from this trip to A-City. In addition, the Hero Association also sent his first month's salary and subsidies for several hero activities. Looking at the amount, wow, it was more than his annual income as a police officer. No wonder so many people were desperate to become heroes.
During his half-month stay in A-City, his daily Destiny Draw still yielded basic Attribute Cards. However, on the night before his return, while wandering around A-City, his Stand's third ability, Item Pick-up, picked up a rather interesting card.
Fantasy Card: Black Box Fragment
Card Type: Special Card
Rarity: N
Introduction: A fragment of a divine creation, seems somewhat unstable.
Effect 1: Space-Time Distortion
Randomly travels to an unknown alternate world and stays for a short period.
Effect 2: Round Trip Ticket
This card is a consumable, usable 2/2 times. The second use will return to the main world.
Kaito remembered that the gods of this world had been creating some kind of pitch-black cube for contacting and developing followers. Once successful, they could even grant power remotely, easily turning a weak homeless man into the Dragon-level psychic Monster, Homeless Emperor. He seemed to have accidentally picked up something incredible. Even Kaito felt a little thrill.
However, this card was not an engraving of a complete black box, and its purpose was to travel between worlds, not to contact the gods. Alternate world, huh? The adventurous genes of a transmigrator were stirring. Perhaps limited by its rarity level, the effect description mentioned a short stay. Since that was the case, trying it out didn't seem to be a problem. At worst, he could just consume the card early and return.
"Stop, don't run!"
"Do you think I'm stupid? Why wouldn't I run!?"
Kaito walked and pondered, as two figures chasing each other darted across the intersection ahead, causing a stir among passersby.
Huh? What was that that just passed by?
At the last moment, Spider-Sense caught a glimpse of a red and yellow figure, with a white cape fluttering behind, like a running dish of scrambled eggs with tomatoes.
It's Saitama! Kaito suddenly realized. Wearing the familiar battle suit made him look a bit unaccustomed; it must be because he hadn't gone bald yet. Locking onto the two with his psychic power, Kaito followed them along the road. After turning a few streets, he saw Saitama cornering a red Monster in an alley, wrestling with him. Looking at the Monster, it was actually a giant, human-sized carrot.
"Yo, Saitama, hero activities?"
"Eh? It's Kaito, long time no see!" Saitama struggled to pin the fiercely resisting carrot Monster to the ground, then turned to greet Kaito. "Hold on, I'm a bit busy right now! Let me deal with this guy first!"
Five minutes later.
"My uniform is dirty again, it's such a hassle to wash!" Saitama, covered in carrot juice, walked out of the alley with a look of disgust. The giant carrot had already been broken into several pieces by him and casually tossed into a trash can. Because the battle location was too dirty, Saitama gave up the idea of picking up a few pieces of carrot meat to take back and cook. Of course, it was also because Kaito was watching from nearby.
"Kaito, where have you been recently? I went to your house to look for you, but no one was home."
"I went on a business trip to A-City recently and just got back. Did you need something from me?"