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Thinking of the top S-class heroes—the elusive Blast, the terrifying Tornado...
Needless to say, Blast makes a significant contribution to the association. As for Tornado... wouldn't a fight break out?
Mr. Bang might not care, but we can't let him down; Atomic Samurai is no pushover either...
Sigh... let's try to calm Mr. King down first...
Thinking of this, Sicchi lowered his stance even further: "Mr. King, the ranking is only temporary. With your strength, you'll soon be able to..."
"I understand." Lin Mo interrupted him calmly and took the document from him.
All he wanted to do now was get rid of these people as quickly as possible and go back to his game.
With 30 million in his account, he could even consider buying a top-of-the-line gaming setup!
This indifferent attitude did not offend Sitch; on the contrary, it surprised and moved him.
Lord King is not only incredibly strong, but also remarkably thoughtful... He must understand our difficulties.
Sitch bowed deeply to King and said goodbye, "Then I won't disturb Mr. King's rest any longer."
Closing the door to block out the outside world, Lin Mo leaned against the door and let out a long breath, feeling his legs go weak again.
Dealing with these important figures is much more tiring than playing video games.
At that moment, a cold system notification sound poured down like a waterfall in his mind, filling his entire field of vision!
[Appreciation from Citizen A! Energy Point +1!]
[Shocking news from Citizen B! Energy Points +1!]
[Detected extreme awe of Hero Association executive "Sich"! Energy Points +30!]
[S-Class Hero "Super Alloy Darkshine" battle intent detected! Energy Points +150!]
[S-Class Hero "Atomic Samurai" detected! Energy Points +200!]
[Detected disdain and curiosity from S-Class Hero "Tornado of Terror"! Energy Points +300!]
Chapter 4: Dragon-Level Pressure!
The information feed scrolled wildly, making Lin Mo's eyes dazzled.
He could sense that countless, subtle yet immense streams of energy were converging from every corner of the city and flowing into his system.
This was an unprecedented experience, far more powerful than any previous absorption.
If absorbing the fear of monsters before their deaths was like a trickle in the past, then at this moment, he felt a mental tsunami sweeping across the entire city.
Finally, as the last stream of light merged in and the information flow slowly ceased, a huge golden number floated on his consciousness panel.
[A total of 15,672 energy points were absorbed this time!]
[Current total energy points: 20,873!]
"Two...two thousand energy points?"
Lin Mo's breath hitched again as the Emperor Engine began to pound wildly, the heavy, powerful thumping even buzzing in his eardrums.
He knew this would be a great success, but he never expected it to be this great!
Just by sitting here and opening the door, I gained emotional points comparable to those contributed by several Dragon-level monsters before their deaths!
Is this the true value of the title "Strongest on Earth"?
However... the system seems to have a limited range for absorbing emotional values, usually within a certain area around the user.
But this time, he clearly felt emotional energy coming from all directions of the city, and even from more distant places—
How is this going?
Before Lin Mo could figure out the reason, the system responded—
[Ding! Host suspicion detected! Please note: When a host's behavior or identity triggers a large-scale, high-intensity collective emotional resonance within a short period, it will trigger an "emotional riot" effect.]
Under this effect, the system will temporarily exceed its absorption range limit and begin collecting energy from all individuals who experience strong emotions due to the event.
[Additional Explanation: The efficiency of emotional energy conversion is positively correlated with the strength of the emotional provider. Individuals with higher strength and stronger willpower can convert their emotions into higher quality energy.]
[The energy collected this time included some positive emotions from A-rank, B-rank, and even S-rank heroes, so the total gains far exceeded expectations.]
Lin Mo nodded. As for the origin of the system, he didn't want to delve into it. He didn't have any relatives, close friends, or lovers in his original world, so he might as well enjoy his new identity and new world.
He shook his head. The most urgent task was to improve his own strength. Once the bubble of empty fame burst, he would fall harder than anyone else.
"System, open the skill panel!" Lin Mo silently commanded in his mind.
【Intimidation (Ghost Level)】
[Effect: Active skill. After activation, it can intimidate enemies mentally and greatly reduce their fighting spirit. It may even cause them to faint against weak and easily defeated enemies.]
Upgrade Requirement: 10,000 Energy Points
After a slight hesitation, Lin Mo quickly made up his mind.
This skill is his only means of survival, and it best fits the "KING" persona.
Taking it to a higher level is the most cost-effective investment.
[Energy Points -10,000, Skill 'Intimidation (Demon Level)' is upgrading...]
[Upgrade successful! Congratulations, host, you have acquired the skill: Intimidation (Dragon Level)!]
【Intimidation (Dragon Level)】
【Effect: Active skill. After release, it can inflict a powerful mental and spiritual deterrent on the enemy, greatly undermining their fighting will.】
[Note: Highly effective against Demon-level and lower-level monsters, with a very high probability of causing them to suffer a mental breakdown or faint. It also effectively interferes with Dragon-level monsters, slowing their movements and instilling fear in them.]
Upgrade Requirement: 100000 Energy Points
"Hiss..." Lin Mo gasped. The improvement in effectiveness was clearly visible; it could even effectively interfere with dragon-level monsters!
This means that even if he were to face a Dragon-level monster in the future, as long as he activates this skill, he can at least buy himself precious time to escape, and might even be able to hold out until Saitama arrives! This is simply a life-saving divine skill!
Although the next upgrade would require 100,000 points, which is an astronomical price, Lin Mo felt it was well worth the money.
Next, he turned his attention to the basic attribute panel.
[Host: Lin Mo (KING)]
【Strength: 15】
【Speed: 15】
[Physique: 15]
【Spirit: 15】
[Energy Points: 10873]
"There are still nearly 10,000 points left, I can't waste them." After thinking for a moment, Lin Mo decided to carry out a comprehensive enhancement.
While survival is essential, the basics cannot be neglected.
If one day I'm unlucky and trip over a stone and fall to my death, I'll become a laughingstock for all time.
"System, increase my strength, speed, and physique to 50 points each!"
Strength +35 points, Energy consumed: 3500 points.
[Speed +35, Energy Points Consumed: 3500.]
[Constitution +35 points, consuming 3500 energy points.]
[Total consumption: 10500 points. Confirm?]
As soon as he finished speaking, a warm current, stronger and hotter than ever before, suddenly erupted and instantly swept over his limbs and bones.
Lin Mo could even hear his bones crackling softly as his muscle fibers were torn and reorganized under the catalysis of energy, becoming more resilient and dense.
My body, which had become somewhat weak from staying at home for so long, is now transforming into something extraordinary at an incredible speed.
A few minutes later, as the warm current subsided, Lin Mo slowly stood up and clenched his fist.
An unprecedented sense of power filled his heart. He felt that he could now punch with tremendous force and leave afterimages when he ran.
This is no longer a false reputation, but a real and solid power that truly belongs to him!
Feeling the power surging within him, he walked to the window, drew back the curtains, and looked out at the still bustling reconstruction scene, his gaze deep.
Perhaps, being the strongest ordinary person on Earth isn't so bad.
Although he only has a pitiful few hundred energy points left, he believes this is just the beginning, and one day he will be the "strongest on earth"!
Oh—except for that bald guy.
After a brief moment of contemplation, his gaze was drawn back to the game controller on the coffee table.
"Oh right! Lily-chan is still waiting for me!"
Lin Mo rushed back to the sofa and, with an eagerness completely out of character for a "strongman," picked up the controller again.
However, several cold, large words were prominently displayed on the screen:
【GAME OVER】
"Ah—! My save file!!!"
On his first day in office, S-class hero KING let out a heart-wrenching wail in his apartment.
Chapter 5 Monster-like Body
Inside KING's apartment, all was quiet.
Only the most powerful man on earth let out a heart-wrenching, regretful wail that echoed in the room for a long time.
"My perfect save file with all CGs, all bonds, and all hidden storylines—!"
Lin Mo slumped listlessly into his newly bought ergonomic gaming chair, his eyes blankly fixed on the cold, bright red words on the TV screen that seemed to mock him.
【GAME OVER】
In the center of the screen, Lily, the female lead of "Heartbeat Sisters" whom he had carefully nurtured and was about to reach the romantic ending with, was looking at him outside the screen with a disappointed look that said, "How could you be so bad?" Then her figure turned into pixel fragments and disappeared with the wind.