Chapter 147: I Choose You, Garou!
King seemed to sense the shift in GOD's emotions. Just as he was about to leave, he paused, his brow furrowing slightly.
Why do I feel such urgency coming from his heart...? Has something catastrophic happened back on Earth?
Minutes ago, GOD had blocked the vision between the dimensional space and Earth, preventing King from seeing the current state of the world.
I need to get back immediately.
With that thought, King raised his fist. He condensed the power capable of shattering an entire planet into a single point and smashed it forward, tearing a massive, jagged hole directly into the fabric of the dimensional space.
GOD attempted to mock him further, hoping to bait King into staying and venting his anger on Him to buy more time:
"You—"
But King didn't take the bait. He didn't even look back. With a massive leap, he threw himself into the spatial turbulence and vanished.
Staring at the fracturing dimension and the empty spot where King had stood, GOD remained frozen.
He floated in the void. Though He had no face to show expression, if He did, it would have been a mask of pure, distorted fury.
This is bad.
His sense of unease peaked.
His ultimate backup plan was simple: if His subordinates couldn't slaughter the Hero Association before that rule-breaking Baldy returned, He would risk the damage to His own essence, descend into the lower dimension, and personally destroy the world.
But He couldn't do that now.
The image of King effortlessly exploding His form over and over was still fresh in His mind.
The only reason He could maintain the facade of an "immortal god" was because King, as a lower-dimensional being, couldn't direct physical damage to a higher-dimensional entity's true core.
But the moment He chose to descend—to "lower His dimension"—He wouldn't even need the Baldy to show up. King would likely beat the literal divinity out of Him on the spot.
If I can't enter the ring myself...
GOD swiped His hand to open a portal, quickly scanning Earth for a host capable of containing His power.
He had only used 30% of His total Divine Power to buff Solar Sperm. The other 70% had been dedicated to sealing King.
Now that King was free, that 70% was available.
Solar Sperm wasn't a safe bet. Based on what GOD had just witnessed, that monster wouldn't even need Saitama to deal with him; King could probably end him in two punches.
He needed a host capable of Autonomous Evolution—someone who could grow infinitely on their own. He couldn't use another "trash-tier" host like Solar Sperm, who required constant manual power injections to evolve.
The host needs massive potential. It doesn't matter if they are currently weak; I can pump them full of Divine Power to jumpstart them. The key is for them to grow on their own during combat.
No... I can't let them have free will. This time, I'll pilot the body myself!
Recalling Homeless Emperor's pathetic performance, GOD shuddered instinctively. He decided on a "full manual" operation.
Scanning through the data of millions, GOD's gaze locked onto a white-haired youth wearing a zebra-striped prisoner uniform.
The youth had spiky white hair that looked like it had been split down the middle by an axe. His muscles were lean and defined, and his sharp, predatory eyes were currently glaring at the ceiling in boredom.
GOD rubbed His "chin" with His right hand. His will crossed the dimensions, locking onto the youth. His voice hissed with ecstasy:
"To possess such vast, untapped potential! Garou? You're the one!"
The Prison.
Garou stretched his limbs, his gaze drifting toward the massive hole in the prison wall across the yard.
Looks like that damn muscle-pervert finally left.
A few days ago, when King had thrown Garou into prison, Puri-Puri Prisoner had tried to "play" with him, finding the wild youth quite attractive. Garou had responded by beating the S-Class hero into the dirt.
Since then, realizing they were on a similar level of physical prowess, Puri-Puri Prisoner had called a truce, and the two had effectively co-ruled the prison.
Garou knew this was the perfect time to escape, but he chose to stay.
He had decided to use the prison as a training ground, sparring with Puri-Puri Prisoner until he could completely crush him. Only then would he officially debut.
After all, his goal was the Hero Hunt. It would be embarrassing to go out there just to get slapped into the pavement by a top-tier S-Class hero.
Just as he was about to hop off his bunk, Garou felt a sudden wave of dizziness. He collapsed onto the floor, his body going limp as if he were a corpse.
When he opened his eyes, he was in a dark, empty void. Before him stood a twisted, humanoid entity, reaching out a hand:
"Touch me. I will grant you ultimate power. I will give you the strength to hunt every hero in existence and become the personification of Absolute Evil."
Garou had no idea what was happening, but he knew the thing in front of him was bad news. He let out a cold laugh, intending to slap the hand away.
"I don't care who you are! Hunting heroes is my business! Becoming Absolute Evil is my business! I don't want your handouts! Piss off!"
Garou violently slapped the entity's hand aside. The humanoid didn't show any anger. Instead, it retracted its hand and nodded slowly.
"Physical contact achieved. You shall accept My power. Become the most powerful Divine Messenger in the mortal world. Fight for Me."
"HAH?!"
Garou's eyes went wide. He lost his cool instantly.
Slapping your hand away counts as "contact"?! Are you kidding me?!
He opened his mouth to give the entity a piece of his mind, but his consciousness suddenly blurred.
Damn it... I've been played...
Across countless dimensions, chaotic colors descended upon the prison. They manifested as a pillar of light connecting heaven and earth, pouring entirely into Garou's body.
His frame began to transform at an extreme rate. His lean muscles bulked up, and a suit of black-and-gold armor began to grow across his skin.
And his human face? It was gradually swallowed by the vast, deep void of a starry cosmos.
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