Chapter 217 : Justice will be served!
Lin Mo understood.
It had been several months since he handed that data over to him.
In these past few months, the child probably hadn't had a good night's sleep, constantly analyzing and researching data that could drive any adult to a mental breakdown, trying to find a way to fight against 'God'.
"Ah, silly boy." Lin Mo shook his head slightly and sighed in his heart.
When he initially gave the data to Child Emperor, his intention was to use his genius mind for initial analysis and verification.
Then, he wanted Child Emperor to inform the Hero Association, gathering the top wisdom and strength of all humanity to face it together.
Unexpectedly, this child also had an incredibly stubborn and proud nature deep down.
He didn't choose to share the burden; instead, he chose to bear it alone.
He insisted on using his own strength to research and figure things out, and as a result, he had completely exhausted himself to his current state.
Lin Mo pushed the door open and walked in.
"Mr. KING." Child Emperor saw him approach and immediately straightened his small figure, his eyes filled with respect.
"Was the meeting smooth?" Lin Mo asked, his voice slightly softer than usual.
"Very smooth!" A flicker of excitement shone in Child Emperor's eyes, "All the S-Class Heroes showed unprecedented unity after learning the truth!"
"The analysis project for [God] has been launched with the highest priority! And Dr. Bofoi also... agreed to provide full technical support!"
Child Emperor spoke, seemingly wanting to share all the good news with him immediately.
But Lin Mo just listened calmly, then extended a hand.
Child Emperor was momentarily stunned.
That large palm gently rested on his head, ruffling his somewhat messy hair.
"You did very well." Lin Mo's voice carried a hint of imperceptible gentleness.
"But it seems you pushed yourself too hard."
Child Emperor's body stiffened slightly.
A warmth spread from the top of his head, instantly flowing through his limbs.
The feeling was unfamiliar, yet... very reassuring.
"I..."
Child Emperor opened his mouth, wanting to say something, wanting to tell the man in front of him that he had already initially analyzed the frequency model of [God]'s mental pollution, wanting to share his preliminary ideas for a counter-weapon... But all the words ultimately turned into an uncontrollable weariness and grievance.
His eyes uncontrollably reddened.
"Saving the world isn't a one-person job."
Lin Mo looked at his bloodshot eyes and slowly said, "A string pulled too tight will snap."
"You've done very well; sometimes, you also need to learn to rely on others."
"The battle with the Monster Association, we are enough."
"So," he withdrew his hand, looked at Child Emperor, and said in an undeniable, yet incredibly gentle tone:
"Now, go get some good sleep."
"Forget those complex data, forget those terrifying images, for now."
"You are a child first, and then, a hero."
Listening to these words, Child Emperor could no longer hold back, and tears streamed down his tender cheeks.
He wiped his tears haphazardly with the back of his hand, nodded, his voice thick with a nasal tone: "...Mm."
Just then, the conference room door opened again.
"Hey, KING, why did you run off here? I had quite a search for you."
Saitama's familiar voice drifted in.
He was still in his usual lazy posture, hands in his pockets, slowly sauntering in.
Following behind him was an exceptionally burly man.
Superalloy Darkshine.
He had missed this meeting and also didn't know what had happened to cause such a strong reaction from the S-Class Heroes.
"Hmm? Child Emperor? What's wrong?"
Darkshine saw Child Emperor's teary-eyed appearance and asked somewhat surprised, "Did something happen?"
"...I'm fine."
Child Emperor quickly wiped away his tears and regained his usual calm, though his hoarse voice and swollen eyes still betrayed him.
Saitama also noticed Child Emperor's abnormality, he scratched his bald head and asked curiously:
"What's wrong with you? You look like you just got beaten up."
Looking at these two S-Class Heroes who were still completely unaware, Child Emperor felt a surge of speechlessness.
How could anyone be late for such an important meeting?
"Mr. Darkshine, Mr. Caped Baldy."
Child Emperor took a deep breath, suppressed his surging emotions, and switched back to hero mode.
He knew that no matter what, these two top combatants needed to understand the seriousness of the situation.
He turned around and walked back to the main console, "Before we depart, there are some things you absolutely must see."
"Correction, it's 'Mr. One-Punch Man', I've changed my name." Saitama corrected him with a serious expression.
Darkshine, meanwhile, walked over with interest; he greatly admired Child Emperor's genius mind.
Child Emperor didn't answer; he simply retrieved the video footage from underground again... As Child Emperor shifted the camera angle upwards, and the struggling 'sacrifice' and the outline of [God] hovering above appeared—
Superalloy Darkshine's body suddenly stiffened.
"This... This is..." His voice carried an unprecedented solemnity.
He felt so small, so vulnerable before that colossal figure.
It wasn't a matter of strength.
It was a... suppression on a fundamental level of life!
Child Emperor looked at Darkshine's solemn expression, understanding.
It seemed that even pure physical powerhouses like Darkshine couldn't be immune to the mental shock brought by "God."
Then, he turned his gaze to the other person in the room.
The man who had maintained an indifferent expression from beginning to end.
Saitama.
Since the video began playing, Saitama had kept his hands in his pockets.
On his face, there was no shock, no fear, not even the slightest change in expression.
He just calmly watched the outline of [God] on the screen, an image that could make even S-Class Heroes tremble.
After a long pause, he scratched his smooth bald head, tilted his head, and asked in an extremely puzzled tone:
"Hmm... Is this some kid's scribble?"
"It's... so messy."
"..."
Child Emperor: "???"
Superalloy Darkshine: "???"
Both looked at Saitama at the same time with expressions as if they were seeing an alien.
Scribble?
Messy?
You call this thing that can cause mental breakdown a scribble?
"Caped... No, Mr. One-Punch Man..." Child Emperor swallowed with difficulty, his voice trembling as he spoke:
"You... You didn't feel any... pressure? Or rather... any discomfort?"
"Pressure? What pressure?" Saitama looked bewildered.
"Isn't it just a drawing? I feel like it's not even as good as what I used to draw in textbooks. Look at this circle, it's not even round."
As he spoke, he even pointed earnestly at a distorted vortex within [God]'s outline.
"And these lines, they're all messy, without any aesthetic appeal."
Child Emperor and Darkshine were completely speechless.
He finally understood why Dr. Bofoi had said that there were several 'monsters' hidden among the S-Class Heroes, whom even he found unfathomable.
Meanwhile, Lin Mo took all of this in.
"It seems Teacher Saitama is still invincible..." Lin Mo thought to himself, his heart completely at ease.
"Alright."
Lin Mo finally spoke, breaking the eerie atmosphere.
His voice roused Darkshine from his fear and made Saitama stop complaining about the 'scribble.'
"What you needed to know, you all know now." Lin Mo's gaze swept over the three of them.
"Now, let's go."
His voice was decisive, without a hint of hesitation.
"Destination — Z-City's uninhabited zone, Monster Association Headquarters."
"Execute Justice!"
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