Miss Surtr will ignite the world

Sweet Mask smiled, sat up straight, and spoke frankly without offering any excuses.

"I've realized I'm still quite greedy. I don't want to become a monster, but I also don't want to give up the benefits of becoming a monster. If possible, I hope to maintain this state for a longer period of time."

"It's alright, it's just a normal reaction."

Surtr nodded calmly. Even if it's a choice between two options, some people would want both. Sweet Mask's situation hasn't reached the point where he has to make a choice.

Originally, I only wanted to demonstrate our capabilities by temporarily giving him that thing, but now it seems that the stone has become this guy's lifeline.

But merely suppressing it doesn't mean fulfilling the wish.

"Thank you for your understanding. What do you think of my proposal?"

Sweet Mask asked, his tone slightly nervous.

It's clear he really craves that thing.

Of course, we should do something to see what happens. What else can we do?

Without uttering her true feelings, Surtr pinched her chin and flashed a bright smile at Sweet Mask's tense yet expectant gaze.

"I refuse."

Sweet Mask's expression froze.

……

Inside the world bubble.

On the training ground.

boom!

A loud bang came from the center of the field.

A surge of icy air carried out the tornado's slightly joyful sound.

“My foolish sister, what kind of delusion makes you think you are qualified to challenge me?”

Tornado levitated in the air, arms crossed over her chest.

Perhaps because she needed to exercise during this period, Tornado had changed her revealing long dress with slits into a light sportswear outfit.

Surtr is a real pity.

With a smirk, Tornado lowered her gaze to the ground. An invisible force enveloped her, and beneath her feet lay Fubuki, struggling to stay afloat.

"I admit that you have made a tiny bit of progress these past few days."

Tornado used her index finger and thumb to make a shape resembling a fingernail universe.

"But it's a hundred years too early to defeat me."

His tone was filled with strong confidence, and his smile was slightly arrogant; it seemed that all the failures of the past period had been recovered at this moment.

Well.

Several small cracks appeared on the ground beneath her feet. Under the pressure of her telekinetic powers, Fubuki's expression stiffened slightly, and she had no time to react to Tatsumaki's taunts.

Her recent growing power gave her a feeling that she was gradually getting closer to the other person, but now it seems that she was just being presumptuous.

But the fact that the other person could say that she had indeed improved made Fubuki happy.

She has a very deep understanding of her older sister's arrogance; for her to say something like that, it seems that her efforts over the past few days have indeed been very effective.

It has more power now.

Meanwhile, at the entrance to the training ground, Surtr walked inside.

And behind her.

"It's a big star," Sweet Mask said, looking at the center of the square with a surprised tone.

"Those are Tornado and her sister. They're actually here. What are they doing?"

Surtr glanced at it and gave a casual explanation.

"They are important members of my training base, and they are currently bonding over time."

One-Punch Man: Chapter 37 Turn and Run

"I refuse."

Inside the coffee shop, Surtr's response caused Sweet Mask's expression to freeze instantly.

Simply suppressing the symptoms won't achieve her goal, and who knows how long it will take for the other person to show symptoms again.

"If you're worried that removing the monster transformation will affect your current life, there's absolutely no need to worry. We have a comprehensive after-sales service in this regard."

Before Sweet Mask could say anything, Surtr continued.

“Appearance can be altered through surgery, and strength can be regained through training. Of course, if you find training too time-consuming, I can also use bio-modification to make some adjustments to your body, allowing you to directly gain strength comparable to your previous level.”

"As you know, many labs are doing human modification, and we happen to know a little about it too."

Surtr gestured with his fingers to represent the universe, explaining.

"Why do I get the feeling that you really want me to turn back into a human?"

Sweet Mask asked, having roughly confirmed the other party's attitude.

"Indeed, humans are always more stable than monsters, and your situation is still under control. It's not difficult to turn back into a human. Obviously, it's best to do this sooner rather than later, otherwise it will be troublesome if any other mutations occur."

Surtr did not deny it, speaking in a tone that sounded like a doctor.

"..."

Without an immediate response, Sweet Mask seemed to be deep in thought.

Surtr didn't disturb him immediately. He picked up the tongs in front of him and added condiments to the coffee that the waitress had just served.

She added enough sugar cubes and milk to make Sweetheart Mask's eyes twitch, stirred it well, raised the cup, and took a sip of the coffee that she couldn't taste any difference at all.

A moment later, Sweet Mask's voice came over.

"Okay, I can agree to that."

He made his decision and nodded in agreement to the seemingly dubious proposal.

He didn't really have many choices.

If he doesn't agree to this guy's demands, he can only watch himself gradually degenerate into a real freak, since he hasn't found another place that can cure him yet.

"However, I would like to know the specific methods. Also, I would like to see your laboratory. After all, it concerns my personal safety, so I need to be careful."

"Of course, no problem. It's your right."

Surtr nodded decisively; this was not a problem at all.

"However, our lab is a bit different from normal labs. It's been specially modified to work with superpowers, so don't be too surprised."

She offered a reminder.

"Specially modified for superpowers?"

Is it because superpowers will be used in the experiment? Sweet Mask wondered, but also couldn't help feeling a little curious.

"I see."

Sweet Mask nodded. As a professional hero, he had seen many strange things and his ability to accept them was quite good.

Except for things that are particularly ugly, which he simply cannot accept.

"Very well, let's go then."

As soon as he finished speaking, Surtr clapped his hands.

……

Inside the world bubble.

The icy wind lashed against Sweet Mask's face.

He subconsciously trembled, blinked, looked around, and his eyes revealed a hint of confusion.

The sudden change in environment startled him.

However, he quickly forgot about this minor incident and saw someone who surprised him even more in a place that resembled a training ground.

S-rank Tornado of Terror and B-rank Blizzard of Hell.

These are two superpowered sisters who are quite famous in the Hero Association.

"They are the only two important members in my training institution, so don't worry about them."

Surtr explained casually.

But this obviously did not dispel Sweet Mask's doubts; on the contrary, it made him even more curious.

Forget about Fubuki, as for Tatsumaki, the second-ranked S-class hero, although she has a terrible temper, her strength is genuine. She doesn't need any training at all.

Perhaps it's psychological education?

After all, the other person's mental age is just like her appearance—she's a kid, and definitely needs some training.

Sweet Mask pondered to himself, and his initially tense heart relaxed a little.

It was like the comfort of meeting an acquaintance in an unfamiliar place. Although the two didn't actually talk much, Tornado's appearance gave Sweetheart a little more confidence in what she was saying to Surtr.

This is probably what the celebrity effect is all about.

"Skadi, the guy I mentioned before has arrived. Can you begin here?"

Surtr found Skadi watching from the stands.

Since he was no longer burdened by Surut, this guy has become quite idle, and watching his disciples fight is one of his few hobbies.

However, she found this kind of invisible superpower battle a bit boring.

Surtr prefers real, hard-fought battles.

This would probably be quite difficult for Tatsumaki; right now, if Fubuki were to land a punch, she'd probably have to beg her opponent not to die.

Skadi shifted her gaze from the arena to Surtr and Sweet Mask behind her.

Sweet Mask felt a jolt in his heart, a strange feeling that the other party seemed to be able to see through his appearance and directly see his true form hidden under the suit.

This really gave him the creeps.

However, he wasn't too surprised by the other person's appearance, since there were reports that the two of them had been together all along.

This was his first time meeting Skadi, and it felt awful in a completely different sense compared to his previous meeting with Surtr.

Fortunately, Skadi quickly looked away, stood up, and spoke in a gentle tone.

“He certainly looks like a warrior with conviction, and I’m ready to start anytime.”

warrior?

Sweet Mask muttered to himself.

There's something strange about Skadi's way of speaking; there's an inexplicable kind of kindness in her tone.

She's not that old, though.

However, he didn't pay attention to these details and silently followed Skadi, who was inexplicably feeling a bit down, into the workshop.

To be honest, if you disregard the fact that this workshop is built in a very magical ice castle; all the devices inside are made of ice; the strange symbols carved on the walls and floors; and there are only three people inside including Surtr, the workshop looks quite professional in terms of its layout alone.

At least it wasn't much different from the labs I'd seen before.

Sweet Mask's expression was somewhat stiff.

This is supposed to be a special modification? Apart from looking somewhat similar, it has absolutely nothing to do with a laboratory.

"Alright, now that the tour is over, let's begin. Sit here and don't worry, as long as you're determined enough, it will be over soon."

Skadi spoke with a stern face and a tone much colder than before.

Did I do something to offend her?

Sweet Mask was completely baffled. Looking at the chair with the restraint device, he suddenly had an urge to turn around and run away.

One-Punch Man: Chapter 38 - Transformation Complete

Inside the training field.

Fubuki lay on her back on the cold ground, turned her head to look at Tatsumaki, who was also turning her head to the side, and asked.