First Battle Against a Dragon-level Monster

"Dad! Mom! Woo woo~"

Amidst the ruins, a little girl cried out helplessly, completely unaware of the massive figure slowly approaching from behind her.

Bang~ A giant palm enveloped the little girl's form. However, at this moment, the monster sensed something was wrong.

"Hmm?"

The monster released its palm, finding it empty. The little girl was nowhere to be seen.

"Dragon-level monster, Vaccine Man."

Wu Di floated in mid-air, gazing at the monster before him with a somewhat solemn expression. He had already used his psychic powers to send the little girl to safety.

"Psychic powers are really useful!"

Wu Di exclaimed, feeling a surge of emotion. If he hadn't activated the experience card in a moment of crisis, he probably wouldn't have had time to save anyone.

B-Class Rank 1 Fubuki, innate Psychic Powers, 50% innate growth value.

"A hero? I am Vaccine Man. Earth has been persecuted by humans for too long. I represent the will of the Earth, an envoy of the gods. I must eradicate all humans who unscrupulously destroy the Earth's environment!"

Vaccine Man became more agitated as he spoke, his entire body starting to expand rapidly, instantly growing dozens of times larger.

The terrifying claws and the cold, gleaming fangs in his mouth sent shivers down one's spine. In contrast, Wu Di didn't seem too concerned, instead muttering something under his breath.

"Is it truly a god..."

Buzz buzz buzz~ At this moment, a drone quietly arrived in the ruins not far away, capturing the entire battlefield.

"Confirm disaster level, at least a Dragon-level monster."

Customer service representative Maria's face was grave. No wonder the two A-Class heroes sent by the association had both fallen. The strength of a Dragon-level monster was truly terrifying.

"Immediately call nearby S-Class Heroes to handle it!"

Jace's forehead was beaded with cold sweat. This was the location of the Hero Association's headquarters. If the monster were allowed to rampage here, the association's reputation would plummet.

"Wait a moment, it seems someone is currently fighting the monster!"

"Are there other heroes? Who is it?"

Jace was slightly taken aback. Even A-Class heroes had been defeated. Could it be that another S-Class Hero had rushed over?

"No, it's too far away, I can only vaguely see a silhouette..."

The sudden gust of wind surrounding them kicked up countless sand and stones, making it impossible to see the situation at the center of the battlefield.

The drone dared not get too close, as it would easily be destroyed by the aftershocks of the battle.

Thump thump thump~ However, from within the strong wind, faint but powerful sounds could be heard, like the roar of some engine.

"This sound, could it be..."

"Heh heh heh, foolish Earthling, die!"

Boom~ A terrifying energy beam erupted from Vaccine Man's mouth. Wu Di waved a hand, and the strong wind instantly formed several barriers in front of him, easily blocking the attack.

"It seems that 50% innate growth value for Psychic Powers is enough to withstand the attacks of ordinary Dragon-level monsters."

Wu Di was quite satisfied with the power of the experience card. He then moved his mind, and an extremely terrifying gale surged from beneath Vaccine Man's feet.

"Power of a god? Nothing more than this. Hellish Maelstrom!!!"

Boom~ A terrifying hurricane swept up countless sand and stones, instantly destroying everything around. Vaccine Man, at the core of the blast, turned into dust without even a scream.

"Ding~ Congratulations to the host for killing a Dragon-level monster, rewarding 3,000 talent points."

"Holy crap! Why only 3,000? You damn system, did you skim off the top?"

Wu Di immediately cursed, angrily taking off his mask and throwing it to the ground.

After all, ordinary Dragon-level monsters awarded 10,000 talent points, and this was less than a third of that.

"The monster barely reached Dragon-level. 3,000 is quite good for you."

After receiving the system's slightly disdainful reply, Wu Di cursed again.

However, he also knew that Vaccine Man, after transforming, had only barely reached the lower end of Dragon-level. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been instantly killed by him.

"Damn system!"

Ring ring ring~ Just as Wu Di was still feeling resentful, a phone call rang.

"Hmm? The Hero Association?"

Wu Di frowned, wondering why the association was calling him now. After all, he was planning to participate in the association's assessment under the guise of the masked hero later.

"Hello?"

"Hello, Mr. KING, did you resolve the monster in City A?"

"How did you..."

Wu Di was somewhat surprised. He turned to look, and a drone in the distance made him understand everything.

"It really is KING, that's great!"

At the Hero Association headquarters, on the screen transmitted by the drone, three terrifying scars appeared before everyone's eyes, and everyone cheered.

"Fortunately, it was KING, otherwise the damage this time would have been incalculable."

"As expected of the strongest on Earth, to defeat a Dragon-level monster so easily!"

"Yeah, if KING wasn't usually so inactive, why would he only be the Seventh S-Class Hero? He should at least be in the top three."

As everyone discussed excitedly, Jace's face also broke into a smile.

"Thank you for defeating the monster, but why did Mr. KING suddenly come to City A? Is there something you need to report to the Association?"

Maria also asked directly, which made Wu Di a little flustered.

"Ah! I was just passing by while tracking a monster. The opponent is very likely a member of the Monster Association."

"Wait, did you just say the Monster Association?"

Jace's pupils constricted, and he directly snatched the microphone.

"Yes, I'm still investigating the specifics. I'll notify you when I have results, but the Association should prepare in advance."

Beep, beep, beep~ As the call was hung up, the Hero Association fell into silence.

"Director Jace, what did KING mean by his last words?"

"I don't understand either, but he wouldn't speak without reason. I'll report this matter to Minister Sekiguchi and the high-ranking officials of the Association so they can make a judgment."

Jace shook his head, but he could feel that KING wasn't joking.

"Mr. KING has once again defeated a Dragon-level monster. Should we adjust his ranking upwards?"

"I think we can also apply to the higher-ups. Seventh S-Class Hero really doesn't match KING's status."

"What rank do you think is appropriate? I think at least the top three would be worthy of KING!"

"Ari ari? Who did you say should be in the top three?"

"Of course it's KING... Tatsumaki Miss? When did you get here?"

A petite green figure floated in the air, her eyes filled with disdain and anger.

"I heard there was a Dragon-level monster, so I rushed over!"

"Oh, but the monster has already been dealt with..."

Jace swallowed, the young lady in front of him was not easy to deal with.

"Dealt with?"

Tatsumaki frowned. She wondered why someone always got ahead of her.

"Yes, Mr. KING dealt with the monster in one blow."

A staff member spoke without thinking, and Jace felt that something bad was about to happen.

"KING again! Why does this guy like to steal the spotlight so much!"

Tatsumaki's expression was quite displeased, but she quickly reacted.

"Wait, you said KING defeated the monster? That means he's in City A right now!"

"Hold on, Miss Tatsumaki, KING was just passing by. He left after defeating the monster."

"Hmph~ Just you wait and see, I'll let you all know who the true strongest on Earth is!"

Tatsumaki's eyes showed an arrogant expression, and then she flew out of the Hero Association headquarters without regard for Jace's dissuasion, heading towards the city.

"Director Jace, should we notify KING?"

"No need. That would cause him to misunderstand. I hope KING has already left..."