LexCorp Group 

LexCorp Group? The moment LexCorp was mentioned, an image of a bald man flashed through Jero's mind. This guy had visited his family's farm before, but since Old Kent had sent him to the Metropolis for schooling, he hadn't seen this guy again.

Honestly, Jero didn't really want to go to the turf of that bald guy, and he planned to find an excuse not to go.

After the announcement, the school bell rang, marking the end of the class. Jero decided to go to the library to read a few more books and increase his knowledge in physics and engineering.

Carrying his backpack, Jero arrived at the Metropolis Public Library and began his study session.

However, he didn't get to enjoy this peaceful time for long. Explosions echoed from outside the Metropolis Public Library.

A group of robbers was making their escape in a car, and the driver was pushing the heavily modified twelve-cylinder muscle car to its limits.

Police sirens wailed behind them, and police helicopters hovered above, giving chase.

"Step on it!" one of the robbers in the front passenger seat urged the driver.

The impatient driver replied, "I'm already going as fast as I can!"

In both Metropolis and Gotham, a criminal career came with a thick layer of ambition. Anyone who managed to pull off a crime in these two cities and walk away unscathed became the cream of the crop among criminal recruits.

This gang of robbers had been planning their heist for years. They had noticed that during this time of year, Superman would leave the city, much like a rural boy helping out on the farm during harvest season.

This was their golden opportunity, a chance for them to make a name for themselves. Missing it would mean another year of waiting.

The police had set up a dragnet and were ready to use force. Right in front of them, the police had arranged an intercept zone and were prepared to open fire.

"Iron Wall, it's your turn," the robber in the front passenger seat said to one of the other robbers in the back seat.

"Got it, boss."

Iron Wall, the code name of the robber, responded in a gruff voice and then reached for the car door handle. An unusual power spread out from his hand, instantly elevating the car's strength to a whole new level.

"Wire, give these cops a little extra something," the robber boss said to another slightly more slender robber.

"Understood, boss," Wire replied in a sharp voice.

With that, Wire placed his hands on the car's roof, and energy flowed through his palms, covering the entire muscle car with lightning.

"Oh yeah! This feels great!"

Feeling the change in the vehicle, the driver stepped on the gas pedal vigorously. The needles on the dashboard immediately spun out of control, and the deafening roar of the engine filled the air.

"Requesting heavy firepower support! Requesting heavy firepower support!"

Seeing that the robbers' getaway vehicle had undergone some changes, the police officers stationed at the intercept zone had no choice but to call for urgent backup.

However, backup wasn't arriving as quickly as they hoped, and the robbers' desperate assault was already upon them.

The reinforced muscle car plowed through the intercept zone, and the police officers who had called for backup were blown away by the gusts of wind generated by the speeding car. It was as if they were watching the moments of their lives flash before their eyes.

"Are you okay?" A gentle voice reached the ears of a police officer who had been sent flying. He struggled to lift his head.

The person had a silver helmet with angular optical goggles emitting a faint light.

"Who are you?" the police officer asked in confusion.

"Leave this to me," clad in the Ultraman Armor, designated US-02U, Jero placed the police officer gently on the ground.

Looking around after landing, the police officer saw that his colleagues had all been saved, and a feeling of gratitude welled up in his heart. However, before he could say much more, Jero had transformed into a red streak and was already chasing after the robbers.

Watching the red streak shoot off in the distance, the young officer, Wivott, suddenly felt like he had found a new idol.

Using the flight system of his armor, Jero had gained the ability to fly early on. Although he couldn't reach top speed in the city, he was steadily closing the gap between himself and the group of robbers.

On the modified muscle car, the driver saw Jero chasing after them through the rearview mirror and exclaimed, "What the hell is this thing?!"

The robber boss in the front passenger seat also spotted Jero pursuing them and frowned slightly.

"It seems like we have another reckless super-powered kid playing cops and robbers. Ignore him and accelerate."

"But boss…" the driver swallowed hard and said, "He seems faster than us."

"What?!"

Before the other three robbers could react, Jero accelerated again, and a serrated, glowing energy ring appeared in the palm of his right hand.

"Oh no." The driver saw the glowing ring in Jero's hand and jerked the steering wheel in an attempt to evade it.

Jero swung his right hand, sending the energy ring flying toward the speeding car. It cut through the air, forming a beautiful arc before striking the car's rear wheel and slicing through the entire hub.

Although the driver's evasive maneuver caused a slight deviation in the ring's trajectory, it still dealt a significant blow to their speed.

"Boss, what do we do?" Iron Wall, who had been ready for a fight, asked their leader.

The robber boss's expression darkened. He put his mask back on and instructed his henchmen, "Take care of this roadblock, and then execute Plan B to escape. After things settle down, we'll launder the money in Star City."

"Understood."

Following their leader's orders, the robbers put their masks back on and prepared for a fierce battle.

At the same time, the car's speed was steadily decreasing. Under the driver's control, the muscle car soon came to a stop on the road.

The four robbers got out of the car, and Jero flew up to confront them.

"Let's take care of this roadblock, and our good days will come," the robber boss shouted, then placed his hand on the modified car, preparing to do something.

The largest of the group, Iron Wall, roared and charged at Jero, while the slightly smaller Wire raised his hand and unleashed an electric attack.

Even the driver, who had been behind the wheel, transformed his right hand into a machine gun and opened fire on Jero, sending purple energy spheres flying toward him.

Seeing this, Jero instantly flew in front of Iron Wall, threw a powerful punch, diverting Iron Wall off course. He then placed both hands on his waist, puffing out his chest.

The electric attack and the purple energy spheres hit Jero's chest, but they couldn't even scratch his armor.

Facing the four attackers, Jero activated the Spacium Blades on his armor's forearms. Blue Spacium Blades formed on his forearms.

With a faint hum, the Spacium Blades took shape, and Jero crouched down slightly, assuming the combat stance of the original Ultraman.

(End of this chapter)

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