Starting with one punch, I'll stop being human.

"Let us show you what heroes of the new era should look like."

Han Sen's eyes flickered.

"NEO.HEROES," who only appeared later in the original work, approached him at this point in time.

It seems that my existence has already created a significant butterfly effect on this timeline.

Of course, "later" actually means a few months later.

The "cutting-edge technology equipment" they mentioned, which far surpasses the Hero Association's, should be a special combat suit capable of controlling the user's mind and unleashing combat power at the Demon level or above.

Even for Psykos, cultivating a Demon-level monster isn't easy, yet this organization manages to do it effortlessly through technology.

To be honest, Han Sen was actually quite interested.

"Location," Han Sen said succinctly.

"Great!" The person on the other end of the phone visibly breathed a sigh of relief and immediately gave an address, "Stardust Cafe, third floor, Swan Seat private room, downtown business district of M. We look forward to your visit."

After hanging up the phone, Han Sen smiled slightly.

Since you've come to me of your own accord, I won't stand on ceremony.

Stardust Cafe is renowned in M ​​City's high society for its exorbitant prices and unparalleled privacy.

Hansen pushed open the heavy, carved oak door, and the melodious classical music and rich aroma of coffee wafted out.

A waiter dressed in a well-tailored tuxedo immediately came forward and bowed.

"Hello sir, do you have an appointment?"

Cygnus.

A hint of surprise flashed in the waiter's eyes, but his good professionalism prevented him from asking any further questions. He immediately made a "please" gesture and respectfully led the way.

Ascend the spiral staircase to the third floor, where there are only a handful of private rooms, spaced far apart to ensure absolute quiet and privacy.

The waiter led Han Sen to a door and knocked gently.

"Please come in." A clear and pleasant female voice came from inside the door.

Pushing open the door, Han Sen raised an eyebrow at the sight inside the private room.

Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows is the most bustling street view of M City, while the interior decoration is understated yet luxurious, and the air is filled with a faint scent of expensive perfume.

A woman is sitting on the sofa, elegantly holding a cup of coffee.

She wore a well-tailored black women's suit that perfectly accentuated her curvaceous and voluptuous figure.

Her long, wavy, wine-red hair was casually draped over her shoulders, making her already fair skin even more dazzling.

Her delicate features and sharp eyes give her a mature, confident, and aggressive beauty, like a cheetah poised to pounce.

“Mr. Hansen, please have a seat.” The woman put down her coffee cup, stood up, and extended her hand, a formulaic yet charming smile on her face. “I am Sylvie, the HR Director of NEO.HEROES.”

Han Sen gently shook her hand and then let go, the cool touch of her fingertips fleeting.

He sat down on the sofa opposite the woman, looking at her calmly, waiting for her to continue.

Sylph sat down again, crossed her legs, leaned forward slightly, and stared intently at Han Sen with her sharp eyes, as if trying to see right through him.

Chapter 184 NEO's Invitation

Inside a private room at a high-end private club.

The woman named Sylph sat opposite Hansen, her words and posture revealing a strong and confident demeanor that comes from someone who has long held a superior position.

She maintains her figure remarkably well; a well-tailored business suit perfectly accentuates the sexy curves of a mature woman.

Her long, wavy, wine-red hair was meticulously styled, and her azure eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, as if they could see right through people's hearts.

She represented a new organization called "NEO.HEROES" and came with an offer that she felt she couldn't refuse.

“We have been following you for a long time, Mr. Hansen.”

Sylph cut to the chase, without any beating around the bush: "Through special channels, we learned that you previously declined the Hero Association's invitation, but we, 'NEO.HEROES,' are different!"

"We... are better at recognizing and respecting true strong individuals."

Han Sen raised an eyebrow in response, neither confirming nor denying it.

It's clear that this is a woman who is used to controlling the pace of conversation during negotiations; every word she says carries weight.

"Oh, is it so."

Han Sen leaned back on the soft sofa, completely unaffected by her imposing manner, and didn't even bother to adjust his posture.

He simply picked up his coffee, blew on it lightly, and gave her a nonchalant look, indicating that she should continue her performance.

This disregard made Sylph more uncomfortable than any confrontational stance.

Her fair hand tightened slightly involuntarily, probably because she hadn't expected that the aura she had carefully created would be like a mud ox sinking into the sea in front of the other party, without stirring up the slightest ripple.

This is an extremely rare occurrence in her many years of professional career.

However, her professional skills are undeniable, which is why she was able to serve as the HR Director at NEO.

Sylph quickly recovered, smiled confidently, and tried to regain control.

“Mr. Hansen, I can guess what you’re thinking! You must also know that although the Hero Association appears to be at its zenith on the surface, in reality, its internal corruption has penetrated to the bone.”

"They rely on the outdated S-rank system to classify heroes, but they turn a blind eye to the truly strong, and even suppress and exclude them. Just look at Mr. King. Apart from a hollow title, has the association ever given him any substantial support?"

Seeing the radiant "I understand you" look on this professional headhunter's face, Han Sen couldn't help but wonder.

While some of the analysis is indeed true, using King as an example...

I think you have absolutely no idea. (Jay pushes up his glasses)

On the other side, Sylph was fully in the zone: "The outdated hero system allows a large number of mediocre people to mingle in the hero ranks!"

"Faced with increasingly severe monster disasters, their response will only become more and more inadequate, and they will pay the price for their incompetence with the lives of innocent people."

Sylph's words were clearly pointed, and her voice and demeanor grew increasingly confident: "But we 'NEO.HEROES' are different!"

"We can dispatch far more reliable personnel than the Hero Association, and use the collective strength and cutting-edge technology to save more innocent lives!"

Her voice was powerful and clear, each word hitting the Hero Association's sore spots precisely, and it was full of inflammatory rhetoric.

"The emergence of 'NEO.HEROES' will completely change the chaotic state of the pro hero world!"

Sylph took out an ultra-thin tablet from her custom-made handbag, tapped the screen lightly with her finger, and a soft light shone on it.

A heavy combat suit with a streamlined, technological feel appeared on the screen.

This combat suit is predominantly black and white, with an overall style similar to the fitted exoskeleton armor of Genji and Storm Shadow. All the armor modules are integrated with the human skeletal and muscular structure, giving it a powerful and futuristic look.

A dazzling array of data parameters scrolled by, from defense, strength boost, and speed enhancement to energy shield, automatic target acquisition, and environmental adaptation...

Each of these features far surpasses the technological level of this era.

"This is our 'NEO Combat Suit,' tailor-made for true heroes, crafted using the latest shape-memory alloy and bioactive fibers," Sylph said with pride. "Its basic performance is enough to give an ordinary person with excellent physical attributes combat power comparable to a Demon-level monster. It can even hold its own against a Dragon-level threat!"

"And for a powerful individual like yourself, the amplification of its power may far exceed your imagination!"

She had barely finished speaking when Han Sen suddenly chuckled and put down his coffee cup.

"Uh, is there a problem...?"

In just a moment of eye contact, Sylph felt a fine layer of cold sweat seep down her back, and her heart began to pound uncontrollably.

The man before her seemed like a prehistoric beast feigning sleep; the mere slit of his eye was enough to instill in her an unprecedented sense of pressure.

"Don't be nervous." Han Sen's lips curled into a playful smile. "Your technology is very interesting. Please continue your presentation."

She took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down, her fingers swiping stiffly across the tablet.

The scene shifted again, revealing an organizational chart covering the entire supercontinent.

An efficient command center, rapid reaction forces, a logistical support system, intelligence analysis departments...

Everything appeared well-organized, demonstrating the efficiency of modern corporate management.

“Mr. Hansen, we have abundant funds, cutting-edge technology, and the most reasonable management system.” Sylph, speaking again, finally realized the kind of entity she was facing.

Her voice was already trembling slightly.

“At NEO, heroes are no longer fighting alone; they will receive the most comprehensive support.”

"Every deployment is accompanied by precise intelligence analysis; every battle is supported by strong logistical support; and every injury is treated with top-notch medical care."

"A hero only needs to do one thing—"

Sylph stared intently at Han Sen, trying to use the power of her words to mask the panic in her heart.

"That is, to uphold justice."

She put the tablet away, leaned forward again, her beautiful eyes almost touching Han Sen's face, her breath sweet as she made a final effort.

“Mr. Hansen, you are a hidden talent.”

"What the Hero Association can't give you, we at 'NEO' can."

"The highest level of access, the most generous treatment, the best equipment, and... a stage that will make you famous all over the world."

"We sincerely invite you to become one of the ace players of 'NEO.HEROES,' the first in our organization—"

"NEO Captain!"

Chapter 185 Taking over NEO?

"Tsk tsk, just the NEO captain?"

Han Sen remained calm throughout, but upon hearing this, a twitch appeared at the corner of his mouth.

After she finished her enthusiastic introduction, he finally changed his posture, interlacing his fingers in front of his chest and leaning forward aggressively.

An invisible yet heavy aura instantly enveloped Sylph.

Sylph, who had initially moved closer, trembled violently. Her body seemed to be frozen in place, and then, as if pushed by an invisible hand, her head tilted back uncontrollably, and she leaned back against the sofa in a disheveled state.

For some reason, she felt like a naive little girl under the aura of the man in front of her, all her pretense and pride stripped away.

Those eyes, as bright as stars, seemed to be able to see through all the secrets in a person's heart, including what she dreamed about last night.

Han Sen smiled smugly; Sylph's intuition was right.

Because the instant she opened her mouth, Han Sen had already activated the "Power of Imagination," thoroughly examining her consciousness from the inside out.

This woman truly had no secrets from him.

In short, while she does hold a senior position in the human resources department at "NEO.HEROES", she is not a core member.

She herself knew nothing about the true founders and core secrets behind the organization.

Essentially, he's just a high-paid, good-looking working person.

"Your presentation was excellent. It sounds like your organization is quite capable." Han Sen picked up his coffee again, his voice indifferent. "However, it's all talk and no action."

"Am I only qualified to serve as one team leader according to your organization's standards?"

A flicker of surprise crossed Sylph's eyes. She forced herself to remain calm, suppressing the turmoil within her: "The captain is already the highest position in our plan, second only to the founder..."

"I believe that with my abilities, I am fully capable of serving as the leader of NEO."

Hansen downed his coffee in one gulp, then gently placed the cup back on the table with a soft "bang." The sound wasn't loud, but it struck Sylph's heart like a heavy hammer.

“Go back and tell your superior, or rather, the real boss who is hiding behind the scenes and whom even you don’t know.”

"These are my requirements. If you agree, I will consider... taking over your NEO."

Seeing the mocking smile on the man's lips, Sylph was completely stunned, her mind going blank.

If she was still a little unsure before, now it's confirmed!

Han Sen understands the internal structure of "NEO.HEROES" even better than she, as an executive, does!

For a new hero organization that is still in the secret planning stage, this is almost impossible!

Unless... unless a top-level traitor has emerged within the organization!

—At which stage was the intelligence leaked?!

While she was still in shock and wondering how to report this event that was enough to cause a huge uproar within the organization, Han Sen had already stood up leisurely, dusted off imaginary dust, and walked towards the door of the private room.