What happened?
Are aliens attacking us?
Where is the S-class professional hero?
People all over C city were buzzing with questions about the spaceship. It seemed like everyone, from civilians to professional heroes, couldn't help but be captivated by it. The sight of Elder Centipede's body being cleanly divided into two sent chills down the spines of even the monsters from the Monster Association.
"Everything got destroyed. My analysis suggests that the massive and mysterious energy emitted by the spaceship is responsible for all of this," said a young child who seemed to be no older than an elementary school student. Seeing him on the rooftop of a crumbling building caused concern for anyone who witnessed it.
It's just that the adults around him don't seem concerned at all, which is understandable given that this little boy is Child Emperor, a professional hero of class S rank 5.
"Man, this is all because you guys took too long to run! Thankfully, I was nearby and able to rescue my little sister," Metal Bat recounted. Despite his thuggish appearance and trusty baseball bat, he is also a highly skilled professional hero, ranked 15th in the S class.
"Are you going to blame all of us? We all lead busy lives. That's just how it goes. If you're looking to express anger, it's best directed towards those who didn't show up."
"Shut up! You damn sissy, I don't want to hear it from you. I bet you got caught up in your problems again, and they've locked you in prison. Metal Bat aimed his baseball bat toward Puri-Puri Prisoner," His anger flared up once more, causing the veins in his neck to become visible.
Puri-Puri Prisoner, dressed in the classic black and white striped prisoner's outfit, could only grit his teeth in frustration, knowing that his words held undeniable truth.
"You two, cut it out!... so, do we have a plan to destroy that spaceship? I'm concerned that if they repeat their actions, our survival may be at risk." Child Emperor immediately became the center of attention after Silver Fang spoke.
"I've never seen a spaceship before, but all vehicles operate on the same principle: they require energy to function. A spaceship of this magnitude requires a significant amount of energy as well. Our task is to locate and disable its power source."
Child Emperor didn't bother to acknowledge the others, his attention fixed on the tablet in his hands. However, his words resonated with everyone, prompting them to further deliberate on their next course of action. Atomic Samurai, who had been sitting cross-legged, abruptly stood up and drew his katana.
"Something came, and it looks like it was an alien that killed the giant centipede monster," Atomic Samurai goes for his katana, and with one swift swing, the figure coming at them gets sliced right down the middle.
Standing on the roof of the building were several powerful S-class heroes like Silver Fang (ranked 3), Atomic Samurai (ranked 4), Child Emperor (ranked 5), King (ranked 7), Metal Bat (ranked 15), Tanktop Master (ranked 16), and Puri Puri Prisoner (ranked 17).
Surprisingly, those who were once filled with confidence were left utterly shocked. The alien, previously divided in two, was once again complete. He stopped lunging towards them and instead chose to hover in the air on his wings.
"The process of eliminating all the creatures in this city doesn't seem to be going smoothly... There are still 7 humans alive… We need to kill them!... that sounds like a great idea... so, we've made our decision, and it's final." The voice emanated from an extraterrestrial being, exhibiting a unique blend of brokenness and diverse qualities. He simply has five heads.
"Come down here, You Bastard! I can easily crush your head with a single blow!" Metal Bat, known for his quick temper, slammed his baseball bat onto the ground and assumed a classic baseball player's stance, ready to swing.
"In addition to their endearing qualities… Humans can also be quite adorable... I, Melzargard, possess the ability to effortlessly eliminate all seven of you... indeed... Boros-sama's latest directive is to eliminate anyone near the spaceship."
While Metal Bat was driven by his emotions, the rest of the S-class heroes could only watch in horror as they faced the alien known as Melzargard. He's this big alien dude with, like, super pale gray skin and these intense blood-red eyes. Whenever the mouths on its five heads opened, a voice that was flat and condescending could be heard.
Child Emperor continues to type on his tablet, his hands in constant motion. His face showed signs of sweat and anxiety as he diligently analyzed and searched for Melzargard's weaknesses.
"Alright, that's enough!...after getting rid of them… We should inform Boros-sama right away... that sounds like a plan... let's get started."
Melzargard's right hand shot up in the air before swiftly swinging down, growing larger and larger until it obliterated the building in front of him.
Everyone managed to dodge in time, showing their determination as one of them immediately sprinted towards Melzargard. Atomic Samurai's scream was accompanied by dazzling sparkles that flickered with each swing of his sword.
"So, you all think you're warriors, huh?... Your swords are decent… but they won't do much against me... How many times do you want to try cutting me?... Look at me, still standing strong."
Meanwhile, as the others were engaged in battle with Melzargard, King, who had been with them before, had quickly found a place to hide. Contrasting his usual calm demeanor, his body trembled, and he nervously bit his finger as tears streamed down his face.
"Someone help me! I don't want to die! Fuck, how did I end up here? I shouldn't have accepted the offer to come along!"
"What's the deal with those aliens? I was lucky to fall low enough after the building collapsed. If I had been directly hit by an attack like that, I wouldn't have stood a chance!... I will die!... If I don't get out of here, I will definitely die!"
Fortunately, no civilians were present to witness the event, sparing them from potential shock. King, whom everyone called the strongest man on earth, was now reduced to humiliating fear. The tears and snot made the claw wounds on his face appear even more ugly.