Of course, Psykos had drawn these general conclusions by analyzing a large number of experimental samples. Whether they applied to every battle remained to be seen, and some of the figures she had provided were estimates rather than precise values, with room for variation.
Still, this framework for measuring combat power neatly explained why Homelander and Tatsumaki could achieve Absolute Defense. Even among all Espers, there were probably only a handful whose combat power reached the lower threshold of fifty percent of theirs.
This system also gave Psykos a clearer idea of where her ultimate goal lay.
What would it take to become the most perfect organism? How could she reach the pinnacle of power and become truly invincible?
Psykos already had her answer.
She had to become so strong that even the world's other top fighters could only gaze at her from afar.
She had to be so strong that an unbridgeable gulf separated her Combat Power Value from everyone else's, allowing her to achieve [Absolute Defense] against anything.
The glimpse of that possible future filled Psykos with longing.
Golden Flash's flawless performance earned him applause that went on and on. Looks were always a bonus in any competition. When someone possessed both unquestionable strength and a devastatingly handsome face, it was only natural for his popularity to reach absurd heights.
After Golden Flash's dazzling display, the matches that followed felt rather dull.
Fortunately, the day's schedule still had one heavyweight contender for the audience to look forward to.
He was [Superalloy Darkshine], the star competitor from the New Jersey Division.
As it happened, Superalloy Darkshine and Golden Flash, both favorites to win, had a great deal in common.
Long before the Finals began, fierce debates about the favorites had erupted online, with plenty of experts weighing in.
Superalloy