Agoni was exceptionally warm and showed none of the airs of the Commercial Alliance's chief executive.
He didn't even have the same air about him as his Sun Tzu with that big, round butt-shaped chin.
He patted his Sun Tzu's shoulder affectionately, then spoke earnestly.
"My Sun Tzu has always lived in the most peaceful area of City A."
I even hired countless powerful individuals to protect City A, so much so that while other cities were frequently destroyed, City A never suffered any serious damage.
I thought that this would allow my family to grow up safely.
But I overlooked the fact that there's never any pattern to the appearance of Monster!
At this point, Agoni let out a long sigh. The way he looked at his Sun Tzu was no longer just the way he looked at a mere child.
"My child will not be safe just because I have tried my best."
Power and wealth may protect a city, but they are far from enough to prevent Monster from appearing.
Monster can appear from anywhere; that's just the way nature works.
Even if I possess countless riches, I am powerless to defy nature!
If even I, an old man, am so powerless in the face of Monster, then how are ordinary people in the world supposed to cope with all of this?
When I learned that my Sun Tzu had almost died at the hands of Monster, I felt the heartache of parents all over the world!
The inability of one's own child to live in a safe environment is a perpetual pain in the hearts of every parent in the world!
Fortunately, a young man who happened to be passing by resolutely challenged that Monster!
With the young man's help, my Sun Tzu was lucky enough to survive!
I have investigated the situation in the vicinity, and that young man... does not possess the strength of either Tanktop Master or Thunderstorm Gawain.
You only needed one move to defeat the Monster, but that young man... fought for a long time, bleeding profusely, before finally managing to subdue Monster!
From that moment on, I made a decision in my heart: I had to stand up and do something.
But I couldn't even find that young man, because even though he saved my Sun Tzu, he didn't ask me for any reward.
That hero may not be as good as Blast, nor as good as you, nor as good as Gawain.
But you, the high temperatures, the Blast —all of you heroes who are willing to step forward in the face of disaster are so... selfless!
After that, I investigated many hospitals, where there were many wounded people, many of whom were injured while saving others!
Seeing them lose their ability to live because of their heroic deeds breaks my heart, and my gratitude for these nameless heroes grows ever stronger!
Until last night, I finally figured out what I needed to do.
Just as I told you, I've decided to establish a real... Hero Association!
Heroes like you who ask for nothing in return, I have an obligation to improve your standard of living!
Like the other type of hero who loves to demand rewards, I originally thought that ordinary people would give rewards they could not afford!
For heroes injured because of their heroic deeds, I feel it is my duty to ensure their future livelihood.
Heroes who died because of their heroic deeds, I must ensure they are not forgotten!
The powerless citizens, like this old man, deserve to be saved by heroes when they need to be saved!
Vulnerable children deserve even more faith in and admiration for heroes, as well as the care and salvation they receive from them!
I must establish Hero Association; I must gather as many of the world's strongest heroes as possible!
Whether you are an ordinary person upholding justice, a kind and strong person like yourself, or a strong person who has made mistakes in the past but is willing to use your power to atone for them.
I will ensure that heroes who perform heroic deeds receive the garlands and laurels they deserve, and I will also use wealth to encourage strong individuals without a heroic spirit to use their power in the right way!
If only more children could be saved, like my Sun Tzu.
The main reason is that many parents can see their rescued children and feel the same joy as I do.
As long as I can achieve all of that, or even just get slightly closer to my goal.
"At my age, I've already lived a worthwhile life!"
Agoni looked expectantly at the two people in front of him. These were the first people he had come to find, the heroes in his heart!
Of course, Gawain was an unexpected surprise. He had thought about going to find Gawain, but his first choice was Tanktop Master because Tanktop Master's gym was also part of the Commercial Alliance.
Unlike those lofty heroes, Tanktop Master is relatively more approachable, and his gym has indeed made a name for itself in many cities.
Moreover, the headquarters of the Tanktop Master was in City A, which was closer to Argoni, so it was natural that Agoni would approach him first.
At this moment, looking at his target and the unexpected joy in his eyes, Agoni quietly waited for the two to express their opinions.
Beside him, the Tanktop Master lowered his head and began to ponder silently.
As for Gawain, after a brief smile, he extended his right hand to Argoni.
"Since you have such a heart, how could I let you feel dejected?"
I like your plan and am willing to join it, doing what I can to help the Hero Association and uphold justice.
Agoni was overjoyed at Gawain's decisive acceptance and quickly grasped Gawain's right hand.
Seeing that Gawain agreed so quickly, the Tanktop Master quickly tugged at Gawain's sleeve twice.
"Thunderstorm, don't agree so quickly. No one can be sure whether Agoni truly means it or just wants to use our power!"
The Commercial Alliance has repeatedly sought to control the world's strongest individuals, even turning them into weapons!
"Agoni, I agree with what you say, but I have doubts about your true motives!"
At this point, the Tanktop Master grabbed Gawain's wrist, Teuchi.
He then leaned close to Gawain's ear and spoke openly and honestly, without any attempt to hide it from Agoni.
"Thunderstorm, you're so naive and easy to fool!"
As far as I know, the Commercial Alliance is supporting more than one illegal research institute!
If I remember correctly, Blast cleared out more than one similar research institute. Bang, the master of Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist, also left City A because of this and opened his dojo in the farthest city, Z City.
This old man seems like a good person, but who knows what they're really thinking? They might actually want to slice us up and cook us in a hot pot!
This is a heroic act. Whether or not there is Hero Association, we will continue as usual.
A true hero doesn't need to be bound by the concept of heroism!
As soon as he finished speaking, the Tanktop Master immediately tried to leave with Gawain.
As a nobody in the Commercial Alliance, he knew all too well what kind of bastards those top capitalists in the world were!
Looking at the Tanktop Master, whose blatant display of distrust was evident, Agoni sighed sadly and then gently shook his head.
He knew this wouldn't be easy, because his past Commercial Alliance had offended many powerful figures.
In this world, power is money, and money is power.
But strength... strength is strength!
Whether it's superpowers or martial arts and swordsmanship.
For those who are exceptionally powerful, Commercial Alliance that wield top-tier global power will naturally not let them go easily.
In this day and age, at least the war is over.
In previous years, in that relatively more chaotic past...
Back then, the Commercial Alliance were the battleground for many powerful figures!
As for the outcome of the war...
Although Blast has gone far away, although Bang focused on running his dojo, and although the Council of Swordmasters Shenron is elusive and rarely seen.
But compared to true powerhouses, the powerful figures controlled by the Commercial Alliance are utterly trash...
Only a free spirit can create the strongest free person.
When faced with attacks based on so-called money and power, the strong only need to slightly demonstrate their strength to easily suppress them...
Given this past, the world's powerful today naturally distrust Commercial Alliance.
If it weren't for the fact that capital controls the operation of the entire society and people's livelihoods, the old heroes of yesteryear would have wiped out the Alliance of the Last Month long ago.
But trust... trust is something that's incredibly difficult to rebuild.
As Gawain and the Tanktop Master receded into the distance, Agoni looked at Gawain sadly and said softly.
"Tanktop Master Gawain is an independent hero; he has his own judgment."
Regarding your concerns, I assure you that this matter has absolutely nothing to do with the Commercial Alliance; it was entirely my own personal action!
The Hero Association is not controlled by the Commercial Alliance, and even the Commercial Alliance does not approve of what I am doing.
They were also worried that once the Hero Association cultivated a large following for the heroes, those heroes with more support could easily turn around and completely suppress them.
I know that I was once one of them, even one of the best among them, and you will never trust me.
Therefore, I guarantee that I will only be responsible for providing the funds and inviting heroes.
And how the Hero Association operates, and the staff members who assist the heroes in carrying out justice.
All of those decisions can be made by the best group of heroes!
At this point, Agoni carefully extended his hand, offering it to Gawain again, sincerely hoping that Gawain would take his hand once more.
At the same time, Gawain patted the Tanktop Master's wrist and then said with a smile.
"We're not the kind of people who can be easily manipulated, Tanktop Master."
Regardless of Agoni's motives, the Hero Association he mentioned is qualified to be the hope of the people.
As more people recognize and emulate heroes, more people will genuinely receive help.
As for whether the Hero Association will exploit heroes, I think we can monitor and ensure that ourselves.
To be honest, I sometimes have similar thoughts, but unfortunately I'm not good at making money, I haven't had superpowers for very long, and my influence isn't that great.
But now, there are actually people willing to take this kind of thing seriously.
Regardless of the initiator's true motives, we must make this happen.
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain gripped Algni's hand tightly, amidst Agoni's overjoyed expression.
At the same time, Agoni, who was filled with joy, finally realized that Gawain might be the one who deserved to become the future face of the Hero Association!
Agoni had many plans for the Hero Association. In his mind, a great Hero Association must have several great heroes to attract the public's attention and truly ignite their passion and sense of justice.
As for Gawain, although he rose to prominence unexpectedly, his ability to transform into lightning and his obviously excellent physique, especially his looks and temperament that could make almost any woman fall for him, are remarkable.
Even if he isn't the strongest like Tatsumaki and Blast, he's definitely the most attractive person in the association!
She's at least the one who attracts women all over the world!
In a moment of silence, Agoni made a decision: once the Hero Association appeared, Gawain would definitely be one of the heroes he would focus on promoting.
But even as he was pondering this, Gawain couldn't wait to continue speaking to Agoni.
"In any case, Agoni, I'm still willing to join your Hero Association."
If there were an association to collect information on Monster for me, I could save more lives much faster and more accurately.
Now that we've decided to establish the association, there's no time to lose; we must implement this great initiative as quickly as possible!
In my opinion, I should accompany you to invite heroes around the world. On the one hand, I can help you persuade other heroes, and on the other hand, I can better protect your safety.
You are, after all, an elderly person. It's rather dangerous for someone your age to wander between countless cities.
As for your bodyguards, I believe they will protect you diligently.
But their strength... would be in great danger if they encountered a Demon-level Monster.
At that moment, Gawain's warm smile completely penetrated Agoni's heart.
The old man, who was so eager for the cause of justice, looked at Gawain as if he were looking at the sun!
Excitedly waving Gawain's hand, Agoni responded incoherently.
"That's wonderful, that's... that's really wonderful!"
Mr. Thunderstorm, my next target is none other than Bang, the leader of the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist and a renowned martial arts master!
He had a conflict with the Commercial Alliance, so I'll have to ask you to persuade him!
Furthermore, I also have some information about the members of the Council of Swordmasters.
That group of people worships strength, so it's impossible to get them to join without defeating them!
I have no way of knowing the true strength of powerful individuals like you. So, Mr. Thunderstorm, where do you think your strength would rank among the heroes of the world?
If possible, I would like you to serve as the spokesperson for the Hero Association, and use your brilliance to be the first to illuminate this world shrouded in the shadow of Monster.
But in any case, you need to truly have enough strength first!
As soon as he finished speaking, Agoni looked at Gawain expectantly!
If Gawain possesses power comparable to the Council of Swordmasters and the leader of the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist, then Agoni will definitely make Gawain one of the symbols of heroism!
Originally, Agoni favored Blast, who had risen to fame thirty years earlier.
But Blast he possesses undeniable strength, his actions represent his own personal sense of justice!
He won't cooperate with me.
Never!