The Emperor Engine's God-like Skill System

"It's been so many years since we last met."

A smile spread across Sykes' face, looking perfectly natural.

"How will you be here?"

Fubuki's expression turned serious, and her gaze fell on Sykes.

Although the two were once very close friends, Fubuki felt no joy towards Sykes, with whom she had become like a stranger; instead, she was filled with questions.

She had no idea what Sykes had been up to or what he had done over the past few years, nor did she know why he was there.

Moreover, Fubuki clearly remembers that she and Sykes parted ways because of her crazy idea.

"I heard that Lord King came to Z City, and guessed that Lord King might come to the no-man's land, so I decided to come and try my luck."

As Sykes spoke, she turned her gaze to King and quickly walked up to him.

"Lord King, do you remember me?"

King tilted his head slightly, looked at Sykes, and recalled for a moment.

Are you the person from the city center yesterday?

Although he didn't remember the woman's name from yesterday, judging from her face and the glasses she was wearing, King was pretty sure that Sykes was the person he had saved yesterday.

"Yes, that's right, my name is Sykes!"

A meaningful smile appeared on Sykes' face, and she took another step closer to King.

She deliberately exposed her identity in the deserted area, and then manipulated the Great Eye to give orders to the lower-level monsters to attack her main body, so that King and the others would not suspect the relationship between her and the monsters.

Chapter 58: Conclusion of Investigation, Return to Association Headquarters

To avoid revealing any flaws, Psykos deliberately injured herself during her battle with the monster, and the injury was quite severe.

Those strange men didn't know Sykes' true identity; they were just following Big Eyes' orders to attack Sykes, so they didn't hold back.

Such actions could delay King, Fubuki, and the others to some extent, making it easier for the Monster Association to relocate and hide. After all, heroes cannot stand idly by while ordinary people fight monsters.

Moreover, Sykes also planned to use this opportunity to get closer to King, obtain more information about him, and perhaps even find out his weaknesses.

"Are you a superhuman?"

King answered slowly, recalling that yesterday the girl had practically no chance against the King of Slicing, which led King to believe that Sykes was just an ordinary person.

In fact, Psykos's current psychic power level is not weak, but rather very strong. Although it may be quite different from Tatsumaki's, it is far superior to Fubuki's.

Sykes concealed her true strength from everyone.

"Ah."

Sykes nodded and answered immediately.

Although she wanted to use this opportunity to get closer to King, whenever she recalled the tragic scene of Haojie being instantly killed, Sykes felt extremely fearful of King, as if he were an inviolable god in front of her.

Even one wrong step could cost Sykes her life.

How did you two meet?

This surprised Fubuki; she hadn't expected that Sykes knew King.

“Yesterday I was attacked by a strange man, but King saved me. I was thinking of repaying King, but he left first.”

Sykes deliberately spoke in a very admiring tone,

"So after learning that King had come to the no-man's land in Z City, I wondered if I could run into King and help him out."

After speaking, Sykes reached out and pressed her hand to her wound, her face contorting in pain.

"Unfortunately, my own strength is far too limited... I am unable to provide Lord King with any further assistance..."

Sykes' breathing quickened, and her words became strained. This was not an act, because the injuries she had sustained were not minor.

But it's worth the pain to make others believe it.

"In the end, you've only made yourself look so pathetic? Do you think your power can help King at all? It's just causing trouble!"

"You're not a professional hero anymore, so don't meddle in other people's business!"

Fubuki's tone turned serious, like a teacher reprimanding a student, but her attention was focused on Sykes's wounds.

Although Psykos hadn't been in contact with her for a long time, Fubuki was still worried about her safety, so she turned to King and said...

"King, why don't we go back to the Hero Association first? Psykos is quite badly injured."

"Okay, let's go back first."

King said slowly.

"I should go back to headquarters and report on today's situation."

"The area here is too large. It's not very efficient for just over thirty people like us to search it."

"Why don't we have other members of the Hero Association search the area later?"

"Ah."

Fubuki nodded, and the other members of the Fubuki Group also breathed a sigh of relief.

Although they felt a sense of accomplishment from defeating the low-level monsters, after recalling how Cutting King and Gouketsu fought King, they just wanted to leave the area as soon as possible.

They turned to look at their surroundings. The once intact streets of the no-man's-land were now in ruins, buildings collapsed, walls shattered, and the ground was full of ravines. The strange man's murky blood had seeped into the cracks between the bricks and rubble.

The No Man's Land, a place even the Hero Association dares not approach lightly, is indeed incredibly dangerous, with Dragon-level monsters lurking there. If an ordinary S-class hero were to enter the No Man's Land, they would probably suffer a severe beating.

At this moment, Sykes smiled. Her plan was complete. The underground city in the no-man's-land was intricate and complex, and she could easily hide a part of it.

Before the Hero Association sent people to investigate, Psykos had already hidden the Monster Association's headquarters in an even more difficult-to-find location.

He could also take this opportunity to infiltrate the Hero Association and obtain information about heroes.

Most importantly, this opportunity allowed me to get closer to King.

......

Around four or five o'clock in the afternoon, King and the members of the Fubuki Group had returned to the Hero Association headquarters.

The other members of the Fubuki Group waited in the lobby, Sykes was taken to the infirmary for treatment, while Fubuki and King went to report the situation.

That's all.

At this moment, in Sitch's office, Fubuki reported the situation of the operation in the Z City no-man's-land to Sitch, who was dumbfounded and incredulous.

what?

Heading to the no-man's-land of Z City?

That's a place that even ordinary heroes wouldn't dare to approach.

He couldn't help but swallow hard, then shifted his gaze to the chair on the other side—King was sitting with his arms crossed, seemingly deep in thought with his eyes closed.

If King is with you, then there is absolutely no problem.

Fubuki raised her head slightly, a hint of pride in her eyes.

I followed King to sweep through the no-man's land in Z City. Although I didn't achieve any substantial merit, the other members of the Hero Association will definitely look at me with new respect.

Just then, the door to Sitch's office was blown open by a fierce gust of wind.

The wind seemed to be filled with anger, blowing the door open to a degree that its physical structure should not have been able to reach, before it slammed heavily against the wall.

The force of the blow was immense, damaging the door's joints and producing a terrifyingly loud noise that startled Sitch.

The Hero Association headquarters building was built by Metal Knight. The entire building has no windows, so theoretically, it is impossible for wind to pass through.

There is only one possibility.

A tornado is coming.

"Fubuki, did you go to the no-man's land!?"

A petite figure floated in mid-air and slowly entered the room. Her voice, though childlike, was stern, as if she were suppressing her anger.

Chapter 59: Trouble Comes in Pairs, Two Sisters with a Unique Relationship

Although Tatsumaki and Fubuki seem to have a bad relationship, the real reason for this is that Tatsumaki is overly protective of Fubuki and doesn't want her to be in any danger.

Such actions, however, irritated Fubuki's pride, making her feel as if her power was worthless in front of Tatsumaki.

"The no-man's-land is so dangerous, do you think you can just go there like that?"

"And how many times have I told you to give up on that boring B-class hobby club? They're just a burden to you!"

"Honestly, they just do such boring things."

Although her facial expression didn't change, Tatsumaki's tone was like that of a stern elder, constantly reprimanding her younger sister Fubuki for her actions.

Although she is Fubuki's older sister, she looks like a petite little girl, with a childlike appearance and voice that contrasts sharply with what she is saying.

"elder sister....."

Hearing Tatsumaki's words, Fubuki was naturally very indignant, feeling that her self-esteem had been hurt, but she had no way to refute her sister, because her superpowers were insignificant to Tatsumaki.

Her fists were clenched so tightly that her nails almost dug into her palms, and her eyes held a hint of resentment.

Fubuki has stayed in Rank B in order to get the number one spot, which in a sense would allow her to surpass her sister Tatsumaki, who is ranked second in Rank S.

After thinking for a moment, Fubuki turned her head slightly and looked at King, suddenly having an idea.

Without Blast, only King in the entire Hero Association can overpower Tatsumaki.

Moreover, going to Z City was originally King's idea.

"This time we're joining King for the hero event!"

Fubuki immediately retorted.

"King?"

Tornado's brow twitched slightly as she turned to look. She had been so excited about hearing that Fubuki was going to Z-City that she had completely ignored King's presence.

King was somewhat puzzled. Although he knew that Tatsumaki and Fubuki were sisters, he didn't know the nature of their relationship. So, seeing Tatsumaki's somewhat agitated state, he wondered why she was so excited and stood up to ask:

"Yes, it was my decision."