Mortals, Ascend to Your Heart's Content

Located in the city center of Feilieka.

On top of a building over 300 meters high.

Sashado, now back to his middle-aged self, looked down upon the countless military forces destroyed by the monsters under his command.

Through exposure to modern electronic information, he has come to understand the effects of modern human technology and advanced weaponry.

But... he was once the Born King of the Gandor Dynasty.

He is not worried about the ever-increasing power of modern weaponry...

He was even... looking forward to it...

The other party used these truly terrifying weapons to attack him...

After all.

The information observed from various television broadcasts was not detailed.

If... these weapons really do meet his expectations.

So... after destroying this country, these powerful forces can conveniently be put to his use!

And at this very moment.

It is located outside the Feilieka.

At the same time.

Hidden military troops are stationed in a secluded Forest.

They are the frontline troops, constantly transmitting the latest intelligence back to Peji inside, the capital of Congo. In Peji, in a combat command center, a group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms are watching in horror the video messages sent back by the soldiers dispatched to the front lines.

"They're all... all wiped out!"

"How is that possible... Can't those monsters be killed off completely?"

They witnessed the horrific massacre taking place on the front lines.

Humanity's proud modern weaponry initially displayed formidable power against the overwhelming hordes of monsters!

However, they later discovered that even after killing the monsters, they would quickly revive, and the endless Black Mud eventually engulfed everything.

Meanwhile... all the dead soldiers were transformed into one of the monsters.

That's the most terrifying part!

If this was truly the work of the monster that now occupies the Feilieka.

So... this is just a rough estimate...

The hundreds of thousands of people who originally lived in the city have probably all become part of the monsters.

This was the first time the Congo troops had faced such an enemy...

The tactics that military forces used to fight humans in the past have become ineffective.

Right now, their greater concern is... how to defend against the monster's attack should it cease to be confined to the Feilieka and instead expand to other surrounding cities.

For a moment, the command room where the generals were located was completely silent.

"Should we... should we use a banned weapon...?"

At this moment, a young general made a somewhat hesitant suggestion.

After all... in his view.

Clearly, conventional weapons are no longer sufficient to contain this terrifying monster.

To eliminate the enemy in one fell swoop, the only option is to use weapons with immense destructive power, or even those explicitly prohibited by V5.

However, upon hearing his words, some people quickly expressed dissenting opinions.

"Are you trying to subject us to immense public condemnation? If we incur V5's wrath, even if we eliminate them, we probably won't gain any advantage from them, and the legitimacy of our regime will be the first to be impacted!"

An older, high-ranking general, who had considered things more deeply, immediately retorted.

After all, the Republic of the Congo civil war.

Although they are currently the legitimate government of the country, they are constantly under attack from hostile armed forces from four sides, and their regime is not stable.

Just then...

Inside the strategic command center, the leading general recovered from the shock of the video, pondered for a moment, and then spoke in a deep voice.

"There's no need to discuss it anymore. That monster's strength far exceeds our imagination. Without using banned weapons, we simply cannot eliminate it."

"However... we cannot use these weapons..."

"While V5 is still unaware of its existence, leak the information to those anti-government forces. If I remember correctly, the Ise Armed Organization among them should have already established Poor Man's Rose production line..."

"Let them... eliminate the enemy for us!"

As he finished speaking, a cold glint flashed in the general's eyes.

Once the opposing forces eliminate the monster, they will quickly deploy troops to seize its remains. As for the blame, the opposing forces can take the fall, and even if V5 questions them, they can mediate!

Upon hearing his words, the generals nodded and applauded, praising their leader's wisdom.

Meanwhile...

While Peji's high-ranking generals were making such plans.

Unbeknownst to them, someone in the vicinity of Feilieka had already informed the outside world of Sashado's presence.

Hidden among the ruins.

Biscuit was panting heavily, extremely nervous. She dialed Netero's number, her voice incredibly grave.

"President, the situation is extremely bad!"

"This morning, Peji sent troops to wipe out the Gandor Dynasty resurrected monster you mentioned..."

"Based on my observation, the entire corps of approximately five thousand men, equipped with various standard military gear, is now dead..."

Located atop Airship.

Upon hearing this, Netero's expression also became slightly serious.

"Biscuit, did you see that monster make a move?"

Biscuit carefully observed her surroundings. Outside, many strangely-looking creatures were still wandering around. She lowered her voice and said.

"No!"

"He didn't even need to lift a finger; his monster subordinates wiped out the entire army!"

"What kind of monster did you release from underground, Guild Master?!"

Biscuit couldn't help but grumble, glancing cautiously outside before whispering.

"That guy should have been staying on the top of the tallest building in the city center Hanmo Building, making no attempt to conceal his presence whatsoever. Also... he seems to be looking for Nen user..."

"That aura is absolutely terrifying, old man. Don't take offense, but even if you personally went to deal with it, I'm afraid you wouldn't be able to handle this guy!"

"If you have any ideas, please hurry... Oh no, that guy's here!!"

Suddenly, Netero heard Biscuit exclaim in surprise.

The next second.

There was static on the other end of the phone!

"Biscuit!"

Netero's pupils contracted, and he shouted in a deep voice.

But... the call had been disconnected, and static could be heard.

"President..."

The Beans beside him also looked at Netero with a worried expression. It already knew the whole story and couldn't help but worry.

Netero's expression was solemn; he absolutely did not want his disciple to encounter any accidents because of him.

At the same time.

"Boom--"

Amidst the ruins of the city of Feilieka, a violent roar erupted in an instant, sending a massive shockwave carrying dust outwards.

Biscuit's muscular physique, honed through countless trials, was now taut, his expression grave as he stared intently at the imposing figure not far in front of him.

"Clap clap!"

As the smoke and dust gradually dissipated, a round of applause came from in front of her.

With a heavy thud, a middle-aged man in armor, with a rugged face and an admiring look in his eyes, stood there, clapping his hands.

His eyes were dark, and his deep voice, with a hint of magnetism, praised him.

"Your reaction speed is outstanding. I think you must be the most gifted mortal I've met in this city..."

Biscuit's face was somewhat grim. She remained silent, on high alert, secretly thinking that things were going badly.

Despite being extremely careful and maintaining a state of "discretion" at all times.

But still... the monster discovered them...

"Would you be interested in becoming my subordinate and witnessing the revival of an ancient kingdom?"

Standing in the arena, Sashado gazed at his opponent with his dark eyes and extended an invitation.

Biscuit simply clenched her fists and bent down slightly.

Every cell in his body was radiating intense fighting spirit.

The meaning is quite obvious...

Let's settle our differences after we've fought!

Sashado's eyes flashed with admiration as he spoke in a low voice.

"Interesting. I admire a fellow with such high fighting spirit as you..."

"However, these things are far from enough to face me..."

The words had barely left his mouth.

With a simple gesture, Sashado raised his hand, and in the next instant, all the dilapidated buildings within a radius of several hundred meters rose into the air!

Exposed steel bars, sharp rubble, massive building structure, damaged armored tanks...

They slowly turned around, their sharp edges all pointing towards Biscuit.

Sashado gazed calmly at the other man with his dark eyes, and said in a low voice.

"Come, mortal, ascend to your fullest potential! I, the king, will personally assess your aptitude..."