There was no doubt that for Saitama, passing the test and becoming a professional hero was an absolutely crucial turning point in his life.
Because even low-ranking C-Class Heroes could earn a basic monthly income sufficient to keep themselves fed and clothed, as long as they maintained a certain level of activity.
The amount was not much, but it was stable enough.
In other words, he had finally escaped his "miserable" life of never knowing where his next meal would come from. He no longer had to worry about money and could devote himself wholeheartedly to his dream of becoming a hero.
On the other side, Genos had also successfully become an apprentice as he wished. Carrying his luggage, he moved into the Bald Demon King's home, intending to observe up close exactly what kind of training had produced such unbelievable strength.
To that end, the two even had a sparring match between master and disciple.
As for the final result, Genos was naturally defeated without any suspense.
Although he had already replaced his parts with more heat-resistant and sturdier Mithril alloy components, it made no difference at all before Saitama. He could still be instantly defeated with a single punch.
And so, peaceful days passed one after another.
Although a few incidents occurred along the way, such as the Hero Association sending people to investigate the uninhabited area of Z-City, overall, no serious disasters occurred anywhere in the world.
Even if one or two monsters occasionally appeared, they were swiftly defeated by heroes active in various places.
It was as if everything had returned to normal.
But that illusion did not last long. A meteor that suddenly changed its trajectory quickly threw the government and the Hero Association into a frenzy.
"Damn it! How could this meteor suddenly change