The SSR-level speed ability Swift Wind, and the Monsterification ability, which allows for form-switching, something his failed Monster body did not possess!
The former would allow Han Sen's speed to undergo a qualitative change, elevating his mobility and instant burst power to an entirely new level!
Although the latter was slightly less rare, its significance was immense.
Because it offered Han Sen a possibility—
To shed this Monster shell and regain his human form!
For Han Sen, being able to return to human form would open up a vast amount of operational space.
At the very least, he wouldn't have to be completely tied to the Monster Association, a behemoth destined to sink. He could level up by exploiting resources within the Association while also securing his own escape route.
From a certain perspective, the value of this SR ability was even comparable to other SSRs!
This was truly a pillow delivered just as he was feeling sleepy!
The remaining two abilities were skill-based, and Han Sen had little interest in them.
Sonic, who was also skilled in assassination arts, successfully evolved into Sonico upon his first encounter with Saitama, which showed that so-called skills were mere flashy tricks in the face of absolute power.
As long as speed and power were maximized, flimsy ninjas with high attack and low defense could be easily dealt with.
Recalling his thoughts, Han Sen took a step forward, fully displaying the aura of a Demon-level Monster.
"This area has been temporarily requisitioned by Lord Poqi. Unrelated individuals, leave immediately."
Upon hearing this, Wind of Cyclone's taut nerves relaxed slightly.
So it was just a minion lording it over others by relying on a Dragon-level executive. Although...
The fact that a minion could ride on the head of a Dragon-level still left him utterly baffled.
Being ordered around by a Demon-level Monster weaker than himself made him, a former top human assassin, feel a surge of displeasure.
But circumstances were stronger than he was; the black giant dog behind the other party, which had already started yawning and wagging its tail, was a genuine Dragon-level peak.
He didn't want to provoke such a terrifying existence, which simply looking at filled one with despair, due to a meaningless conflict.
"Understood."
Wind of Cyclone suppressed his displeasure, nodded, and prepared to turn and leave very decisively.
Better to avoid trouble than seek it. Training grounds were everywhere; there was no need to run into a mad dog here.
"Wait."
Just as Wind of Cyclone was about to turn and leave, Han Sen's voice sounded again.
Wind of Cyclone paused, his vigilance reignited.
Slowly turning around, his dark green eyes fixed on Han Sen, his hands instinctively moving towards the twin blades at his waist.
I'm being so cooperative, what else does this guy want?
Unexpectedly, Han Sen's tone softened, showing no hostility: "Judging by your appearance, you're a newcomer who just joined the Association, right?"
"...Huh?"
Before Wind of Cyclone could answer, Han Sen raised his spiky claw and retrieved a dark red chunk of flesh, still faintly pulsating, from a gap in his armor.
"Lord Poqi might come here often in the future," Han Sen handed the Monster Cell to Wind of Cyclone, his tone carrying the casualness of a senior, "This little something is a welcome gift for you."
"It's best to be careful when moving around here in the future, so you don't unknowingly offend Lord Poqi next time. That would be troublesome."
Wind of Cyclone stared at the Monster Cell in front of him, slightly stunned.
After becoming a Monster, he was preparing to establish his own faction.
He planned to use Monster Cells to cultivate a Monsterified ninja army, and thus had a need for them.
He hadn't expected this seemingly ferocious insect Monster to actually offer him one voluntarily?
Although the other party's tone still carried a hint of condescension, this action seemed to be following some rule among Monsters.
Perhaps... this guy wasn't as unreasonable as he appeared?
Wind of Cyclone's perception of Han Sen changed slightly, but he didn't know that if it came to who was more of a newcomer, Han Sen, who had just transmigrated, was definitely a greener rookie than him.
However, Wind of Cyclone didn't think much of it and quickly reached out to take the Monster Cell.
"Thank you for the reminder, sir." Wind of Cyclone nodded slightly at Han Sen, "I will leave now and certainly not disturb Lord Poqi."
With that, he no longer lingered.
His figure flickered, turning into a green afterimage, and in a few blinks, he disappeared into the dark depths of the passage, moving with astonishing speed.
Han Sen watched Wind of Cyclone leave, a barely perceptible curve forming at the corner of his mouth beneath his dark faceplate.
Just now, at the moment his fingertip touched Wind of Cyclone's palm—
[Ding! Contacted a replicable target!]
[Successfully replicated SSR ability: Swift Wind Lv1!]
[Successfully replicated SR ability: Monsterification Lv1!]
[Current ability slots occupied: 6/15.]
An invisible vortex suddenly swirled at his feet, blowing the accumulated dust on the stone bridge several meters away.
Han Sen only felt his previously heavy body suddenly become much lighter, and his perception of the surrounding airflow fluctuations rapidly intensified!
At the same time, the previously lifeless, hard battle armor also burst forth with a vitality it hadn't possessed before, as if they could change shape, or even decompose and retract back into his body, simply by his will!
Success!
Seeing the new gold and purple ability icons in the system panel, Han Sen knew this was the brand-new change brought about by successfully replicating new abilities.
And all of this came at the mere cost of one Monster Cell.
Thinking of this, Han Sen's mood immediately became even more pleasant.
"Your ability is good, but in the next second, it will be mine!"
The joy of getting something for free was just that simple and unpretentious.
"Howl~~~"
A long howl brought Han Sen's attention back.
Turning his head, he saw Poqi, who had long been impatient, make an excited leap, his massive body arcing through the air in a parabola, jumping directly off the stone bridge and plunging into the bottomless abyss!
Splash—!!!
After a long while, a dull thud finally echoed from the darkness.
Han Sen's gaze sharpened; even the sound transmission took several seconds, which indicated that the stone bridge was at least a thousand meters above the underground river.
If he were still yesterday's Wolf-level cannon fodder, he would never attempt such a suicidal high dive, but now—
Whoosh—!
In the sudden gust of wind, a swift black shadow shot off the bridge, descending with a surging roar!
Several seconds later.
The icy underground river stirred up towering waves, as if a depth charge had been detonated.
Even Poqi, who was happily splashing in the water, couldn't help but look up cautiously. Seeing Han Sen, his entire body enveloped in a rapid wind pressure, pushing aside the turbulent river water as he surfaced, he let out two dissatisfied howls.
"Howl! Howl~~" (It's you! You scared me~~)
After experiencing the joy of controlling the Swift Wind, Han Sen didn't forget the main purpose of his trip.
Controlling the airflow to support his heavy body, he stepped on the water and jumped towards the black beast.
"Long time no see..."