The doors to the conference room opened once again, and several more people walked in.
"It's been a while, Morien." Bang entered with his hands behind his back.
Before Tatsumaki could pull herself out of the wall, Morien had already taken the jellyfish-like Mother Bug following him to the head of the long table and sat down. Smiling, he pointed to the seat on his right, inviting Bang to sit beside him.
"Ho ho ho, youngsters certainly are spirited." Bang glanced at Tatsumaki, who had just pulled herself out of the wall and looked thoroughly displeased, then walked straight over and sat down.
That was a very clear statement of where he stood.
Saitama and Genos, who had been watching from the sidelines, also found seats for themselves.
Free of the wall, Tatsumaki turned back with a dark expression and looked around at everyone present.
King's attitude was unclear, while Bang, Saitama, and Genos were acquaintances of Morien's.
Leaving Saitama and Genos aside for the moment, Bang was, at the very least, a genuine veteran.
With no other option, Tatsumaki sighed and let the matter drop. She found a seat without a word and sat there sulking by herself.
"It's only been a few months, and you've already become an S-Class Hero." Bang looked at Morien, his voice full of feeling.
"I remember you still couldn't beat me the last time you came to the dojo."
"Now even I'm no match for you." He looked wistful.
"Ah, the young really do have all the glory."
"Don't say that." Morien propped his chin on one hand. "Losing to me is only natural. No need to worry about it."
"You little brat!" Bang, who had expected some words of comfort from Morien, did not know whether to laugh or get angry.
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