"And there's more!"
The Hero Association executive took out another enormous check and handed it to Fubuki.
"This is the special bonus the association has provided for your defeat of this Demon-level disaster!"
"A full ten million yen!"
Looking at the check before her, Fubuki's heart, despite her efforts to remain calm, began pounding uncontrollably again.
Finally, surrounded by the association's senior officials and all her subordinates, Fubuki walked out through the association's front doors like a hero.
She was utterly engulfed by reporters from dozens of media outlets who had long been waiting outside, along with camera flashes that flickered incessantly like stars!
"Miss Fubuki! How did you single-handedly defeat a Demon-level monster that even A-Rank heroes were helpless against?!"
"Do you feel that your current strength is already enough to rival your older sister, the second-ranked S-Class hero, Tornado of Terror?!"
"What are your thoughts on being hailed as 'the savior of Z City' and 'the newest national hero' by the public?!"
Fubuki looked at the grand scene before her, with herself at the center of everyone's attention, something she had imagined countless times in her dreams.
An impeccable professional smile appeared on her pretty face, which had always carried a touch of arrogance.
Facing all the cameras, she slowly delivered the impressive line she had rehearsed countless times in her heart, her tone composed and elegant:
"As a hero, protecting the citizens is my duty."
"No matter how powerful a monster may be."
"Before me, Hellish Fubuki..."
"It will have nowhere to hide."
Late that night.
After finishing an exclusive interview that had exhausted her both physically and mentally, Fubuki finally shook off the media reporters who were as invasive as flies.
She changed into the most ordinary, even somewhat dowdy casual clothes, putting on a