[Purururururu, purururururu]
As Imu reviewed the World Government's various recent reports,
the Pure Gold Den Den Mushi on the corner of his desk suddenly began to ring.
With a thought, the receiver floated automatically before Imu, and the Den Den Mushi mimicked the caller's expression.
"Lord Imu."
The familiar voice immediately told him it was Brimir.
"Mm."
"Boros just informed me that Saitama of the Hero World explicitly refused to join the Star Temple. He also fought him, and the result was a complete defeat."
Brimir reported the matter in detail.
Imu had already watched the entire battle between Boros and Saitama.
But he truly hadn't known about the refusal.
"I understand. Tell Boros to come back."
"Very well."
Brimir had assumed Imu would be furious, perhaps even do something to Saitama.
He hadn't expected such a calm response, but he wouldn't say anything unnecessary.
Besides, Boros was completely no match for Saitama. If anything were to be done, Lord Imu would have to handle it personally.
[Click]
The receiver returned to the Pure Gold Den Den Mushi's back, ending the call.
"So he refused after all. Heh." Imu shook his head helplessly.
He had actually anticipated this outcome long ago, but he had still held onto a sliver of hope. What if?
Now, he could finally give up on that notion.
Let Saitama be the hero he wanted to be. Still, it would be best if he came to Sea Star.
If the need arose in the future, Imu could issue him missions through the Hero Association.
As for why he wasn't angry at being rejected by Saitama?
All that could be said was that Imu wasn't childish enough to clash with Saitama over something like this.
He couldn't commit such a classic villain blunder.
The next day.
Just