Super God: One Punch and You're Dead

This frail mother kept bowing to Erwin Smith. With tears in her eyes, she solemnly bowed to Lin Yan as well.

"Thank you. My son was able to return safely this time."

Many of the Survey Corps' new recruits waved to the people around them. Most of them had spotted family members waiting for them, and their eyes had grown moist as well.

"The Survey Corps is back!!! Welcome home!!"

Although the Survey Corps had still suffered quite a few casualties this time, compared to their previous death rate, they had practically returned unscathed. Most of the soldiers had made it back safely, making the atmosphere less heavy and instead filled with the excitement and bitterness of reunion.

"Compared to before, this time was really not bad."

"Exactly. The death rate used to be incredibly high. So many people coming back alive must be thanks to the God of War."

"The God of War is amazing!!"

At that moment, a little brat missing his front teeth stood with several other children, excitedly watching the returning expeditionary force with bright smiles.

He pointed at Lin Yan and shouted.

"Look, that's the God of War! In six years, I'll be thirteen. Then I'll definitely join the Training Corps."

"I want to become a warrior as great as the God of War too."

"Long live the God of War!!"

There was admiration and worship in the children's eyes.

Faith.

Hope.

This was humanity's hope for the future.

The bloody battle had ended, and the sun rose again on a new day. Everything seemed to have returned to calm once more. Sunlight streamed through the window, spilling over the simple table, chairs, and bed. A lazy figure rose and looked out the window.

Tousled hair, bleary eyes.

Slightly rumpled sleepwear.

Many people on the