Garou's pupils suddenly constricted, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face: "You... you want to join the Monster Association?"
Allen shrugged, a playful smile playing on his lips: "What, isn't Senior Brother always admiring Monster? Isn't this a good opportunity? Let's become Monster together and eliminate all humans."
"Bullshit!" Garou's silver hair bristled, and his fists clenched, cracking his knuckles, "What I admire is pure evil, not this filthy organization!"
Although Garou wanted to become a Monster, at his core, he only wanted to be a dark hero, opposing the current situation where the majority bullied the minority.
Snot-nosed Brat, who was hiding behind a trash can, suddenly rushed out, his small face flushed red: "Allen-kun, do you have some hidden difficulties!"
Allen glanced at the little boy and deliberately lowered his voice: "Kid, hurry home, you don't understand adult matters."
Garou pulled Snot-nosed Brat behind him, his eyes burning with anger: "Stop scaring the child! What exactly are you planning?"
Allen suddenly burst into laughter, his laughter tinged with a hint of madness: "Since Senior Brother is unwilling to join, then don't blame me for being impolite."
His figure instantly vanished from the spot, appearing at the alley entrance the next second, his right hand gripping the neck of a passing office worker: "From now on, every ten minutes, I'll kill one person."
"Are you crazy?!" Garou's pupils contracted violently, his muscles tensing all over, "Let him go!"
The office worker was so scared his face turned pale, and his legs trembled non-stop: "He... help..."
Allen tilted his head, revealing a cruel smile: "How about it, Senior Brother? Changed your mind? Becoming a Monster isn't child's play."
Garou's breathing became heavy, a flicker of struggle in his eyes. Just then, Snot-nosed Brat suddenly broke free from his hand and rushed in front of Allen, hitting his leg hard: "Let go of that uncle! You're not like this, Allen-kun!"
Allen looked at Snot-nosed Brat's tear-streaked little face, a hint of reluctance flashed in his eyes, but it quickly returned to a cold expression. He released his grip on the office worker's hand and gently pushed the man out of the alley.
"Get lost, consider yourself lucky," Allen said coldly.
The office worker scrambled away, while Snot-nosed Brat clung tightly to Allen's leg, his tears and snot smearing all over his pants.
"Kid, let go," Allen frowned.
"No!" Snot-nosed Brat shook his head stubbornly.
"Allen-kun isn't a bad person! The news is all lies!"
Garou stood by, his eyes under his silver hair shining with complex emotions. He suddenly strode forward, picked up Snot-nosed Brat, and threw him behind him: "Kid, stop getting in the way!"
Allen's lips curled into a cold smile: "What, Senior Brother, have you changed your mind?"
"Cut the act!" Garou's fists clenched tightly, his knuckles cracking.
"I don't know what you're planning, but don't even think about harming innocent people in front of me!"
Allen let out an exaggerated sigh: "What a pity, I thought Senior Brother and I were kindred spirits."
He turned and walked towards the alley entrance, the hem of his trench coat fluttering in the wind. He slowed his pace: "Since that's the case, let's part ways here. But next time we meet, I won't hold back."
"Stop!" Garou suddenly charged forward, sweeping a kick towards Allen's back.
Allen didn't even look back, simply shifting his body slightly to avoid the attack. At the same time, his right hand, like lightning, grabbed Garou's ankle, and with a gentle flick, he threw him away.
"Bang!"
Garou crashed heavily against the wall, his back burning. He gritted his teeth and scrambled up, his eyes full of shock. This so-called junior brother's strength was truly terrifying!
"Senior Brother, you're still far from it."
Before Garou could react, Allen's figure had already appeared in front of him, his right index finger lightly touching his forehead.
"Sleep."
Garou's vision went black, and his body uncontrollably slumped down. Allen caught his body and gently laid him on the ground.
"Allen-kun!" Snot-nosed Brat rushed over, his small face filled with terror, "What... what did you do to the uncle?"
Allen squatted down and ruffled the little boy's hair: "Don't worry, I just let him sleep for a while."
Snot-nosed Brat timidly tugged at Allen's coat corner: "Allen-kun, what the news said... isn't true, right?"
"Roar--! If you don't run now, I'll eat you!" Allen pretended to be fierce to scare Snot-nosed Brat, but the other party just stood there staring at him blankly.
Allen was silent for a moment, then whispered: "Some things aren't just black and white."
He stood up, took a candy from his pocket, and gave it to Snot-nosed Brat: "Go home, don't make your mom worry."
"But..."
"Obey," Allen's tone was unquestionable.
Snot-nosed Brat clutched the candy, looking back three times as he left the alley. Allen watched him go far, then turned to look at the unconscious Garou.
Then, a 3D image of Garou quickly projected onto the panel in front of him, and at the same time, a small panel popped up in front of Allen.
[Please select the ability to evolve: Adaptive Evolution, Super Learning Ability, Style Mimicry, Superhuman Physique, Combat Wisdom,]
[Ding! Adaptive Evolution evolution conditions met!]
[Start evolution?]
The system prompt appeared in Allen's mind. Allen was not in a hurry to click. He wanted to find Saitama first to get Absolute Strength, and then exchange for Boros's abilities using his crossover value. Garou was alive and well now, so he could wait a bit.
Allen caught up with the terrified office worker and handed him a banknote: "Go buy a coffee to calm your nerves."
After speaking, Allen's figure vanished, leaving the area.
Allen's figure moved rapidly through the streets of Z City, his trench coat flapping behind him. He deliberately avoided surveillance cameras, moving quickly along the alleys. His destination was clear: Saitama's apartment.
"Saitama-kun should be home..." Allen checked the time. Three in the afternoon. At this time, that bald man was most likely snatching bargain groceries at the supermarket or playing games at home.
Turning the last corner, the dilapidated apartment building where Saitama lived appeared in his sight. Just as Allen was about to go upstairs, he suddenly sensed something and sharply looked up at the rooftop. A bald man was squatting there, boredly counting the pedestrians passing below.
"Yo, Saitama-kun." Allen lightly leaped, directly jumping onto the rooftop.
Saitama turned his head, his dead-fish eyes instantly sparkling: "Ah! Allen-kun, you're in the news! I guess I know a celebrity now."
"Yeah, I'm a wanted criminal now," Allen said with a smile as he walked over and sat down beside him.
"You don't mind chatting with a criminal like me, do you?"
"Whatever," Saitama scratched his bald head.
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