"Then next, as long as all these ants are killed off, the news won't spread."
The eyes of the Tsukuyomi members revealed a cruel killing intent, and the remaining members of the Blizzard Group couldn't help but break into a cold sweat.
"You bastards, you actually dared to use poison!" Fubuki was beyond furious.
Seeing that Tatsumaki was gradually losing consciousness, she instantly erupted with psychic power.
"A pity, you still can't see reality clearly."
The masked man lightly snapped his fingers, triggering the Sleeping Capsule inside Fubuki's body, and her consciousness instantly became blurred.
"Despicable..."
Fubuki's body staggered as she was about to fall, when a figure suddenly caught her slender waist.
"Tsk tsk, you people really don't know how to show tenderness to the fairer sex."
A flow of psychic power circulated through Fubuki's entire body, instantly restoring her clarity.
"Huh?"
Fubuki stared in shock at the unfamiliar face before her, she didn't recall anyone like this in the Blizzard Group.
"What? Who are you!"
The members of Tsukuyomi were startled. They had been lurking in the Blizzard Group for a long time for this day, they hadn't expected another variable to appear at this moment.
"Instead of worrying about him, you'd better worry about yourselves." Tatsumaki's cold voice rang out.
She had already fully recovered by now.
"Tatsumaki? How is this possible?"
"I cleared the virus based on your psychic fluctuations. I must say, your research into human esper powers has made some progress."
Rumble!
The ground began to vibrate frantically. The dozen or so Tsukuyomi members had no power to resist at all and were instantly encased in giant rocks, turning into a sphere.
"Next, it's you."
Tatsumaki was in no hurry to deal with Psykos. Instead, she looked at the man beside Fubuki. Her sharp intuition told her that this person's strength was definitely not simple.
"Don't be so heartless, I just saved her after all."
"What is your purpose for infiltrating the Hero Association?"
Tatsumaki's Psychokinesis spread out, ready to strike at any moment should the opponent make a move.
"Disaster is coming. I'm only doing this to secure one more bit of strength for humanity."
Monsterization Second Stage! Bone Dragon Form!
Swish... Swish...
A white dragon-shaped exoskeleton covered King's body, and a ten-meter-long bone tail swayed gently.
"You... You're Dark Mask?!"
Fubuki was both shocked and delighted. She had already long since placed Dark Mask on her recruitment list, especially after he defeated Garou at the end and saved many heroes.
"Dark Mask, it really is you."
Tatsumaki didn't seem that surprised, though there was some hesitation in her eyes.
"Why? Why fall to such a level?" Tatsumaki questioned him out loud, a rare occurrence.
After all, she and Dark Mask had known each other for a long time.
"Whether you believe it or not, I have always been on the side of the Hero Association. I'm here this time to take Psykos away." King's eyes were firm.
This was a thought that had only recently been born, but the issuance of the missions related to God had made him determined.
"The Hero Association Headquarters has already issued a notice. Once you appear in human society, a subjugation will be carried out immediately. If you want to take her away, get past me first. Let me see this so-called 'stance' of yours."
Hum!
A terrifying Psychokinesis erupted, instantly binding King's body.
"Wait! Sister, he's a member of the Blizzard Group! He must have a reason for doing this! Please let him go!" Fubuki was extremely anxious.
She knew Tatsumaki's strength all too well. No matter how strong Dark Mask was, it was impossible for him to successfully escape from her sister's hands.
"Fubuki, I told you long ago not to go and start some organization. They're nothing but a bunch of burdens. It's because of this that you've never been able to become truly strong."
Tatsumaki waved a hand, preparing to finish off King, only to find that her usually foolproof Psychokinesis had actually failed.
"This is?!"
King instantly broke free from the restraint and lunged at Tatsumaki in mid-air.
Boom!
A punch slammed into the barrier, and the terrifying force sent Tatsumaki flying backward.
"Now's the time!"
Taking advantage of the moment before Tatsumaki could react, King used his bone tail to scoop up Psykos and prepared to retreat.
"Your strength is unexpected, but this is as far as it goes!"
Hum!
A terrifying gravity hit him, and King instantly felt his body become heavy.
"A Gravity Domain?"
King was quite familiar with this move. If it were purely about Psychokinesis, he naturally wouldn't be Tatsumaki's match, but he was no longer that person who only relied on Talent Trial Cards to fight.
Hero's Heart, activate!
Thump! Thump...
A powerful and rhythmic sound rang out, and King instantly broke free from the Gravity Domain.
However, the battle just now had destroyed the cages holding the experimental monsters in the underground base. Countless monsters swarmed out, including no small number of Demon-level ones.
"Oh no! So many monsters have escaped!"
Seeing this, Fubuki cried out in alarm.
This was the Hero Association Headquarters. If a riot occurred here, the news spreading would surely have a massive impact on the Association's reputation.
Bone Dragon Roar!
"Roar!"
At that moment, a roar spread out.
Tatsumaki, who was just about to strike, was instantly deterred in place, her whole body unable to move.
Boom... Boom...
Countless monsters that had escaped from the cages were all vibrated until their bodies exploded, turning into puddles of minced meat.
As for Fubuki and the others, King deliberately avoided them. While Tatsumaki had yet to recover, he smashed through the wall and charged out of the Hero Headquarters.
"Don't even think about escaping!"
Having recovered, Tatsumaki was furious. She hadn't expected to fall for a trick in a moment of carelessness.
'Is she chasing after me? Such speed!' King helplessly stopped his pace.
On one hand, it was because he was fighting Tatsumaki, and on the other, he was still protecting Psykos, making it impossible to go all out.
"You've really grown capable. I told you long ago that no matter what happened, you could come to me. There was no need to fall so far as to associate with monsters. As for any 'difficulties,' none of them are an excuse for your monsterization." Tatsumaki's gaze was cold.
King's current strength was already a major threat to the Hero Association. If his stance couldn't be confirmed, he would have to be eliminated promptly.
"It seems nothing I say matters anymore. There's only fighting." King's gaze became sharp.
The Hero Association didn't know the situation yet. He had to get away from Tatsumaki and take Psykos away before things became more complicated.
"You're quite confident, aren't you? Just like that baldy who won't listen to me."
Whoosh... Whoosh...
With a light flick of Tatsumaki's finger, a tornado rose from the ground, swirling up countless giant rocks.
Cross Fang Dragon Slayer Fist!
Rumble!
Air current blasted out from King's palms, instantly shattering the tornado. Then, a blue light containing mysterious power illuminated the entire sky.
Power of Light: Energy Breath!