Chapter 52: A Master of Combat Strategy!
Waves of warm energy surged through King's body, continuously strengthening his physique.
He had finally managed to figure out some of the system's rules. Blame this damn thing for not coming with a user manual!
The system provided rewards in various ways: through multiple-choice options, or by achieving certain special accomplishments.
And every reward was generous. It didn't skimp by giving skill proficiency points or useless trial cards.
After adapting to his weakened state, King deactivated his psychokinesis and plummeted toward the ground.
Just before impact, he reactivated it, landing steadily on his feet.
That's called bungee jumping, baby.
"King-sensei!"
An anxious voice rang out. King turned to see Genos sprinting toward him.
Seeing the battle end, Genos had rushed over immediately to see if he could be of assistance.
For example, with post-battle supplies.
Genos scanned King with his mechanical eyes. Confirming there were no injuries, he finally relaxed.
"King-sensei, after such an intense battle, you must be thirsty. Please, have some water."
He pulled a bottle of mineral water from somewhere and handed it to King with meticulous care, his expression so serious one might think he was handing over classified documents.
"Oh..."
King felt a bit awkward at the excessive seriousness but took the bottle. He unscrewed the cap and downed it in big gulps.
He was indeed thirsty after that fight. Considering he had lost a few hundred liters of blood during the regeneration process, dehydration was a legitimate concern.
After a few gulps, he heard the scratching of pen on paper. A bad feeling rose in his gut.
King looked forward and saw Genos scribbling furiously again. His pen moved so fast it was a blur, filling the page with text.
What is this guy writing now?
Figuring Saitama would take a while to aim his jump back from the moon, King decided to peek at Genos's notes.
In the original story, the reason the Caped Baldy could jump back to the ship so accurately was mainly because Boros's ship was enormous—visible as a black dot from the moon.
This time, the landing target was tiny. Saitama would probably have to aim carefully before jumping, and there was a high probability he'd land in the wrong place.
When King's gaze fell on Genos's notebook, he froze.
[After an intense battle, King-sensei immediately replenished his hydration. This demonstrates the critical impact of hydration on the outcome of a battle. Although as a cyborg, water intake does not affect me significantly, this highlights the importance of logistical support. King-sensei's combat philosophy is profound and extensive!]
[Furthermore, the act of removing one's shirt during battle is worth considering. King-sensei fought without clothes. Does this indicate that clothing has a non-negligible impact on combat performance? Whether humans actually need to wear clothes is a point worth investigating.]
King: "..."
A cool breeze blew past. He stiffly looked down, realizing he was indeed naked.
Well, makes sense. I exploded into meat paste hundreds of times during that fight. It would be weirder if my clothes were still intact.
But we're in the middle of nowhere. Where am I going to find clothes?
With no other choice, King channeled his internal energy, forming a layer of crimson bio-armor over his skin to cover his nakedness.
After this battle, he had discovered another use for his vitality energy.
Since it could form a thousand-meter dragon for [Night Guy], it could naturally be condensed into other shapes.
King clenched his fist. He felt strange. After this battle, it felt like something inside his body had broken.
To understand this strange sensation, King opened his status panel for the first time in a while.
[Name: King]
[Gender: Male]
[Abilities: King Engine, Extreme Regeneration, Precision Control, Energy Mastery]
[Strength: 15,500]
[Speed: 14,000]
[Stamina: 12,000]
[Defense: 10,000]
[Spirit: 4,000]
[Note: The threshold for Dragon-Level is 1,000 in all stats.]
Looking closely at his data, King noticed a discrepancy.
Why are all my stats 1,000 points higher than they should be?
Calculating his initial stats plus all the system rewards he had received so far, his current numbers were exactly 1,000 points higher across the board.
Could it be...
Combining this with the feeling of something breaking inside him, King formed a hypothesis.
This battle was a true life-or-death struggle. He had danced on the edge of death countless times. He had likely shattered a layer of his limiter, resulting in this boost.
Don't underestimate a 1,000-point increase. In the system's judgment, a monster just entering the Dragon level only had 1,000 points in all stats.
Just as King was about to chat with Genos, a howling wind tore through the air. A meteor wrapped in blazing flames descended from the sky and smashed into the ground a few kilometers away.
BOOM!
Instantly, the earth trembled. Violent shockwaves swept up the sandstorm, and cracks appeared on the ground beneath their feet.
"What happened? Another enemy?! King-sensei, rest easy! I will hold them off!"
Genos immediately went into combat mode. His palm cannons aimed at the impact site, his core shining brilliantly. He was ready for battle.
Just as his nerves were pulled taut, King patted his shoulder, signaling him to relax and step back.
"It's fine. It's just a certain bald guy coming back from space."
Hearing the word "bald," Genos immediately knew who it was. He lowered his cannons and pulled out his notebook again.
[King-sensei refers to Mr. Saitama as "bald," accurately creating a codename based on physical characteristics. This demonstrates King-sensei's hawk-like observational skills. He teaches us that we must observe our opponents carefully in battle to find their weaknesses and secure victory. King-sensei is truly a master of combat strategy!]
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