Heroes Return

"Sphaney!! Is that you? Sphaney!!" Upon hearing this voice, Number One's expression went beyond shock. Tears welled up in his eyes. He began searching around. Finally, a girl appeared before him. She was a girl who looked only about the age of a middle school student, but Number One's expression changed the moment he saw her.

Without a doubt, standing before him was his daughter, who had been dead for several years! The first magical girl.

"Sphaney! Is that you, Sphaney?!"

"It's me, Dad. Long time no see," the girl said to Number One in a sweet, unique voice.

"Sphani!!!" Number One was speechless! His face was blurred with tears. He rushed towards Sphani without thinking. But he didn't take another step. An invisible force held them back.

"Nianxin! What are you doing? Let me go right now!!" Feeling this obstruction, Number One angrily roared at Nianxin.

"Calm down! Number One! Sphaney is dead!" Nianxin still used his ability to suppress Number One's movements, then his gaze turned coldly to the girl in front of him: "No matter who you are, the joke can end. This is not a funny joke!"

"Sister Nianxin, I really am Sfenny!" Hearing Nianxin's words, the girl smiled and said to her, "Surprised? Do you remember what we talked about on New Year's Eve? Dad doesn't like green peppers, so we wanted to trick him into not putting green peppers in the food!"

"..." Upon hearing the girl's words, Nianxin's expression grew even colder: "Who exactly are you? Shouldn't only Sfenny and I know about this? Why do you know about this?"

"Really, Sister Nianxin, you still don't believe me? I really am Sphani!" Hearing Nianxin's words, the girl showed a slightly helpless expression: "Then take a look at this!"

As Sphenny spoke, her body and clothing began to change, and almost instantly, she transformed into a magical girl.

"Rainbow Ray!" As the girl's voice rang out, a rainbow shot out from the magic gun in her hand: "This is one of my special moves, you know. Now do you believe me?"

“I’m sorry, this world is just too strange. So I still can’t trust you,” Nianxin said calmly. “After all, Sphani is dead.”

"Sigh... how can I convince Sister Nianxin?" Hearing this, the girl sighed helplessly.

At the same time, a white figure resembling a muscular burly man appeared before everyone, and most strangely, he also had an adorable head that looked like a tired rabbit.

"What happened? Why do I feel like there are traces of a magical girl transformation here?" The rabbit's face showed a shocked expression the moment it appeared: "What on earth is going on? You, you, you! You are Miss Sphaney!!"

"Hehe, long time no see. You've changed so much! You've been overdoing it with your training, haven't you?" Sphaney said with a smile to the contracted pet in front of her. "I heard you and my sister formed a contract."

“Because of what happened last time, I hate my own weakness. If I could have fought back then, maybe you wouldn’t have died! So I’ve been training myself all these years,” the contracted pet said.

"Wait! Do you really think she's real? You know Sphani is dead." Upon hearing the other person's words, Nianxin couldn't help but show a shocked expression.

"Of course, I can't be wrong about Miss Sphaney's soul imprint. After all, we were once partners who signed a soul contract."

"You mean, she really is Sphani?" Hearing this, Nianxin's eyes welled up with tears. Almost simultaneously...

"The soul cannot lie."

"..." Upon hearing the confirmation once again, Nianxin finally released Number One. The two of them rushed towards the girl before them. Although they didn't know why the girl had been resurrected, what did it matter to them now?

……

In the control room of the floating island, Loki was playing cards with Killer and Cloud when the alarm went off. As the alarm sounded, Loki and the others appeared in the observation room of the floating island.

It was at this time that all the important figures from the floating island appeared.

"Something has appeared around the island," Guangbiao said coldly. At the same time, his gaze drifted to the distance, where a huge shadow was steadily approaching them. However, everyone could tell it was a human-shaped shadow.

"Is it a giant? A gigantic ability user? Why is he heading towards the floating island?" Loki looked puzzled at the scene before him. However, when everyone saw the giant's clothes clearly, all the former heroes were shocked.

Because that outfit and that appearance represent a person.

"I'm back, guys!" Along with the voice, another voice rang out.

"It's the Titan!!!" The first to shout it out was none other than Cloud! Almost simultaneously, Cloud's expression also revealed excitement.

"Giant God!!!" Of course, there were others among the equally excited people. However, some people frowned.

The man with the furrowed brow is none other than the giant god.

“Wait! This isn’t right! The Titan is dead in the Law Wars, that’s something we’re all certain of. So who is this guy in front of us?” Kira said to the crowd with an icy expression.

"Is nothing but suspicion in your head? Are you still so clueless, Kira?" Almost simultaneously, another familiar voice rang out, accompanied by a burst of air. A boy appeared in the crowd and teased Kira in a tone they all knew well: "You'll never become a great hero! To become a great hero, you need to be as brave as me."

"Rampaging brat? You should..."

"Should we have died in the bill war? It's a long story, but I'll give you a reasonable explanation." The rampaging kid said with a smile, "What we need now is a banquet!"

Kira didn't say much when interrupted.

Almost simultaneously, a pair of fists slammed towards Rocky, and Rocky also slammed his fists towards the newcomer.

As the terrifying shockwaves of World War I threw the room into chaos, a man's laughter echoed through the room.

"Loki, you're still so strong! We definitely have to have a good match! Hahahaha!"

"Super Captain!" Rocky's face showed surprise once again.

Of course, this was not the end, because right before them appeared one by one the heroes who had died in the legal war. Not only the heroes who died in the legal war, but also those heroes who died at the hands of criminals appeared before them one after another.

"You..." Even Rocky was moved when he saw so many dead heroes appear at the same time.

“We’ll explain to you. It’s great to see you leave prison.” Blade appeared beside Rocky and patted him on the shoulder.

"By the way, I was killed by Ivan. What happened to my family?"

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After hugging and crying for a while, Number One, Nianxin, and the others finally calmed down.

"Sphani, what exactly happened? I remember you should have already..." Number One hesitated for a moment before continuing.

"He should have been killed, right, Dad?" Hearing his words, the girl blinked. "Actually, my last memory was of the black storm surrounding the Sky King. But then I woke up inexplicably! I was saved by an older sister."

"You said you were saved by a woman?" Hearing his words, Number One was filled with doubt: "What kind of person is she? Since you were saved, why did you wait five years to come back to me?"

"I'm sorry, Dad." Hearing Number One's question, the girl could only say helplessly, "Because I couldn't come here. An invisible barrier separated me from this world. But it's loosened a lot recently! Many people with our combat power can now come out of the barrier! So I came out with them. To see Dad."

Upon hearing Sphenny's words, both Number One and Nianxin couldn't help but show expressions of confusion.

"What kind of being saved you?" Number One was certain that the corpse of his daughter he saw was real, so what could bring a dead person back to life? Although there were many such secret techniques in the world, it was extremely rare to be able to completely revive a dead person. Just now, Nianxin had used her telekinetic power to examine Sphaney's entire body and found that Sphaney was perfectly fine.

But if that's really the case, then it's rather strange.

"Who exactly is that woman you're talking about? Do you know?"

"I know! But let my sister tell you herself, Dad." Hearing his words, the girl hesitated. "They're the ones who gave us a second chance at life."

As the girl spoke, a woman's figure appeared in the cemetery. But the moment Number One saw this woman's figure, he was immediately shocked.

Because right in front of Number One was a beautiful woman with a pair of wings, but Number One was certain that she was not an angel, because she was wearing special armor all over her body, and she looked more like a female warrior than an angel.

"Hello, Mr. Number One," the woman said calmly to Number One.

The woman's appearance undoubtedly heightened Nianxin's vigilance once again. Number One, lacking significant strength, might not have noticed anything amiss. However, Nianxin possessed considerable psychic abilities. Even so, Nianxin still couldn't sense when the woman had appeared.

At the same time the woman appeared, the dark clouds over the island disappeared, and in their place, sunlight began to stream down from the sky.

"Who exactly are you?" Nianxin stood directly in front of Number One and the girl, looking at the woman in front of her.

"Don't worry, big sister won't hurt you now." Seeing Nianxin's reaction, Sfani's little face changed slightly, and she seemed a little sad, but she immediately said, "Big sister is a very kind person, so she won't hurt us."

"Yes, I will not harm you. I am only here hoping to talk to you." The woman descended from the sky at this moment, and after glancing at Number One and Nianxin, she said, "Excellent warriors."

"Since you want to talk to us about something, then I think you should tell us who you really are?" Number One said, stepping forward to look at the beautiful woman in front of him.

“You can call me Valkyrie.” Upon hearing Number One’s words, the woman didn’t waste any more words. She went straight to the point and said, “The reason you were able to see Sphani is because she already possessed the potential of a human hero, so I guided her soul to Valhalla.”

"Valkyrie? Valhalla? You're a mythical being?" Hearing this, Number One finally understood why his woman had been resurrected. At the same time, his gaze turned serious: "Do you believe the intelligence on the floating islands has been confirmed? Humanity seems to be facing a mythical invasion, so why are you, goddess, here? Does this mean the mythical invasion has already begun?"

"It hasn't begun yet, the gods haven't descended," Valkyrie said calmly. "So we are not enemies now, in fact, I don't want to fight humans."

"If you don't want to fight with humans, then help us stop the gods from descending."

“I’m sorry, I can’t do it.” Upon hearing Number One’s answer, Valkyrie said directly, “This time, not only can I not do it, but almost all the gods can’t do it, because this is the common will of all the gods. The descent of the gods is undoubtedly inevitable for this world, and it is a fact that humanity cannot change.”

"Then tell me, what exactly are you here for? Are you threatening me with my daughter?" Number One's face turned cold at that moment.

“No, I have come seeking peace,” Valkyrie said calmly. “Humanity cannot withstand the might of the gods, nor can it achieve any victory with its current strength. But I do not wish to see war begin, so I have come to persuade you. As one of the leaders of the floating islands, I hope you can manage everyone on the islands and prevent them from getting involved in this event. I can guarantee in the name of the gods that as long as you do not participate, you will remain uninvolved for a long time.”

"Are you kidding me?" Number One couldn't help but ask upon hearing his words, "Did you come here just to threaten me?"

“This is not a threat, and you pose no threat to the gods,” Valkyrie said calmly once again. “The gods have no need to vouch for you with their names.”

"Then what do you mean? Are the gods going to let me go?"

“Yes, because the inhabitants of this island are different from mortals,” Valkyrie said calmly. “And the gods need a new divine kingdom. They have chosen this place, and if you wish, everyone on the island and their descendants will become subjects of the divine kingdom. In the new era to come, you will enjoy a status and glory far superior to that of humans.”

Valkyrie spoke again. But this time, her words made Number One take a deep breath.

"You have been chosen; you will become gods. High above all, you will be worshipped by humankind in this new era!"

"Is this why you came? You plan to recruit us?" Even Nianxin couldn't help but show a shocked expression upon hearing her words.

“Yes, the gods will favor you, and you will become the new generation of gods,” Valkyrie said calmly. “And this floating island will become a new divine kingdom. In this way, we will no longer need to fight, and I do not wish to fight with you. So, please agree to my terms. You should know what the gods truly represent.”

"Wait a minute!" Upon hearing Valkyrie's words, Number One's face turned cold: "So you want us to become your lackeys? And then turn our swords against humanity?"

"No, I don't want that. So, as I said, you don't need to get involved in anything. Just wait peacefully for the new era to begin," Valkyrie said gently. "Humanity will inevitably face a great judgment, but your crisis can be avoided. So promise me! Do you really want to see the island besieged? You should know that next time it might not be me, but the gods of war! Then there will be many casualties on the island."

"But..." Hearing her words, Number One hesitated. Gods? Those beings that surpassed almost SS-level in almost every city—could humanity really survive such a catastrophe? Remember, in the past Zero era, just the few mythical creatures that appeared nearly turned the world upside down. The World Serpent, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the Angel of the Horn...

Even a single one of them is someone that SS-class heroes wouldn't be able to handle. And now, are even more going to appear? Faced with this situation, can the people on the floating island really survive?

"Dad, if Zero were in this situation, what would he do?" Seeing that Number One was somewhat swayed, Sphani suddenly asked, "Dad used to like Zero the most, right? So if it were Zero, how would he answer? After all, this island was built by Mr. Zero, wasn't it?"

"Zero?" Upon hearing Sphaney's words, both Number One and Nianxin couldn't help but look at Sphaney.

"Hmm? I was just asking. After all, Mr. Zero is the greatest hero, isn't he? He's also the hero Dad admires the most. So, if it were Mr. Zero, what would he do?" Ignoring Valkyrie's gaze, Sphalid simply looked calmly at her father.

“Zero? Do the gods really matter to him? Without a doubt, he will stand before the truth and fight against the gods!” Number One said helplessly, “Zero wouldn’t care who the other party is…”

After saying this, Number One couldn't help but look at Sphaney: "Sphaney, you?"

But Sphaney didn't say anything. She just shook her head at Number One.

"Still hesitating? Don't forget, the mortals beneath your feet only see you as monsters. I imagine you're already utterly disappointed in those mortals, aren't you? Why do you live on this island? Are you really going to fight for those mortals who hate you, who even hunt you down? And if you really make that choice, you'll never truly be reunited with your father. Is it worth it for those outsiders?"

At this point, Valkyrie also sighed.

Chapter 25

"Promise me, Number One. For the sake of peace for the people on the island, for the sake of those young lives not being judged, and also for your own reunion with your daughter, do not make a rash choice." After a sigh, Valkyrie spread her wings once more.

"Choose? Join your choice? This time, choose to separate from humanity?" Hearing his words, Number One finally couldn't help but speak up: "I'm sorry, I can't make this decision. I have to admit that the people on this island are not ordinary people, except for one person. That is me. You could say I am the only mortal on this island, so my decision cannot represent their decision. Therefore, I must discuss it with the people on the island."

"Don't worry, the other Valkyries are already discussing it with them." Hearing Number One's words, the Valkyrie calmly said, "We'll give you a few days to make a decision. I'll be going now."

Valkyrie flew into the sky, and Sphaney followed behind her.