Seeing this, Great Eyes looked inexplicably comforted and said, "Keep up the good work, Rhino Wrestler, I can see your potential."
"The stage to come will surely have a place for you."
Whether he was bewitched or truly took it to heart, Rhino Wrestler's eyes were resolute as if he was about to swear: "I will, Lord Great Eyes!"
"I will train day and night, and I will never let you down!"
After a series of encouraging promises, Great Eyes successfully sent off the eager-to-grow-stronger Rhino Wrestler, and then the sofa throne fell into a deathly silence.
—If only that Bug God fellow was so easy to deal with.
In the secret room, Psykos swayed her alluring figure, enough to drive any male crazy, walked to the wine cabinet, opened a valuable bottle of vintage red wine, and inexplicably thought of Bug God, that troublesome subordinate.
"Damn it, why do I involuntarily think of that guy…!"
Psykos's eye twitched, and as if in a huff, she tilted her graceful, slender, swan-like neck and drained the crimson wine swirling in the crystal glass.
Two intoxicating flushes appeared on her cheeks, but the irritation in her heart did not dissipate much.
"Strange, why do I suddenly feel a bit paranoid, as if…"
Recalling the unspeakable feeling of palpitation just now, Psykos furrowed her delicate brows, and a trace of confusion flashed across her queen-like, cold and beautiful face: "It's as if… some things have suddenly gone out of control!"
She carefully recalled all her recent arrangements, sensed the information returned by the puppet clones scattered everywhere, and the conclusion she reached was still that everything was under control.
"The Monster Association's foundation lies in those Dragon-level cadres at the top of the Monster food chain."
"But most of these guys are unruly and not entirely under my control. Some condescended to join due to the pressure from Orochi, while others simply participated out of an interest in destroying humanity, with little loyalty to speak of…"
A hint of disdain and killing intent flashed in Psykos's cold eyes.
"There are still too few cadres that can be fully commanded… Hmph, a bunch of short-sighted fools who only know how to destroy."
She felt that she might have found the source of that inexplicable unease—
Control.
Her subordinates still lacked a sufficient number of powerful and loyal pawns!
"No wonder I inexplicably thought of that Bug God fellow!"
At this point, the unease in her heart slightly subsided, and her gradually chilling gaze, along with the shocking scheme she was contemplating, became hidden in the shadows, unknown to anyone.
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M City, downtown commercial street.
On the noisy street, a handsome and tall figure walked quietly.
Just casually strolling, he constantly attracted countless shy or bold gazes from the opposite sex around him, truly a walking hormone harvester.
Han Sen withdrew his gaze from the huge electronic screen on the street, which was broadcasting an urgent news report.
"…Regarding the severe geological activity that occurred in the Z City Industrial Park a week ago, experts analyze it may be a new type of Monster disaster."
"As of now, the Hero Association has not given an official explanation, but according to witnesses, the S-Class Hero Terrible Tornado was seen at the scene…"
As one of the parties involved, Han Sen's lips curved into an imperceptible arc.
That battle was his first official encounter with Tatsumaki.
It also gave him a stronger ambition for the pursuit of power.
The frail human body urgently needed strengthening!
In an instant, Han Sen's slightly vacant gaze refocused as his thoughts flowed.
At present, the importance of the Monster Association to him was no longer as great as before.
Although the S-Class Rich Woman Psykos's support was still stable, with daily rewards never stopping, her small feedings were gradually unable to keep up with Han Sen's speed of becoming stronger, and even began to restrict his progress.
It was time for a new round of financing for the upcoming series of major events.
The value of the Monster Association's cake had not yet been fully squeezed by him; it was clearly too early to pack up and run away now.
However, the plan that could not be implemented due to the existence of King Orochi was now due to be put on the agenda.
After all, natural birth is not as quick as taking advantage.
How can there be a 70-year streamer in this world? It's time to turn over and become capital!
However, Han Sen initially relied on this psychic sister to build his account, so naturally, he couldn't do something so heartless…
Bah, it was an unrighteous act of burning bridges!
"She is my angel investor after all. When she encounters a crisis, it's only right to give her several hundred million in full support…"
(Psykos, far away underground in Z City: Achoo—!!)
Having determined his next short-term goal, Han Sen reined in his increasingly strange thoughts.
After leaving the House of Evolution headquarters, he set off for M City.
Han Sen observed the celestial phenomena at night.
This city held the key to his further strengthening!
At this time, half a month had passed since the major update of the "Not a Human" system version.
After countless clones' tireless and diligent training during this period, he, as a capitalist, finally moved into a larger villa…
No.
It was that all the inherent abilities currently mastered by the main body had exceeded their limits, including several SR abilities recently acquired.
As various source point acquisition channels gradually stabilized, Han Sen was no longer as strapped for cash as he was in the early days of his transmigration, where he had to consider ability combinations and cost-effectiveness for half a day for a single point allocation.
Now, he was conspicuously wealthy.
Previously copied SR-level abilities such as Frost Domain, Deep Sea Overlord, etc., were basically maxed out upon acquisition, directly exceeding their limits.
Even the R-level ability "As Easy as Swimming" that he casually copied to adapt to underwater combat environments was forcibly piled up with source points and evolved into the stronger SR-level water ability "Ocean Current Manipulation."
Tens of thousands of source points were thrown in, spending money like water, without even blinking an eye.
Half a month later, Han Sen's main body was still judged as Dragon-level (peak) in the system's disaster level assessment, but his true strength, under the superimposed effects of dozens of inherent abilities continuously exceeding their limits, was constantly approaching that critical point.
Above Dragon-level!
Thanks to this, the strength of his frail human form also rose accordingly.
This was also why he could almost go all out against Tatsumaki yet successfully pass through.
Even though he was operating almost at his limit, she did not detect his Monster essence within.
Han Sen casually moved his fingers, feeling the extremely vigorous yet distinct and complex power within his body.
With a slight thought, a trace of extremely cold white frost quietly condensed on his fingertips—that was the embryonic form of absolute zero brought by the transcended Frost Domain.
He seemed to hear the flow of the city's underground water veins—that was the water authority granted to him by Ocean Current Manipulation.
"After half a month of hard work, countless efforts and sweat, it's time to check the results of my cultivation."
At this moment, Han Sen had a clear conscience, and his words were exceptionally confident.
After all, who dares to say that the efforts of the clones are not my own efforts?
(All clones: Do I have to go to early classes?!)
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