Chapter 296

In front of the TV, in the supermarket, and on their mobile phones, people were talking excitedly.

"Destroy all the weirdos and villains!"

"If they're such powerful heroes, they can definitely do it."

"I've had enough of living in a world full of weirdos!"

"That's right. We ordinary people live in fear every single day."

"This is great news!"

"Yeah, these heroes even defeated that terrifying alien boss."

"It looks like they call themselves gods internally."

"Whatever they're called, as long as they can protect us, they're our heroes."

After all, defeating an alien who could destroy the Earth was something the entire world witnessed. Though many had not seen the battle in person, the fact that the Earth was still safe and the spaceship had been moved outside of the city was proof enough of their victory. The powerful abilities of these foreign superheroes were visible to all.

In a small takoyaki shop, the doctor who used to lead the House of Evolution, now defeated by Saitama, stirred the pot of takoyaki while watching the live news with a group of weirdos. One of them, an orangutan, was sweating profusely.

"Hey, doctor, they're saying they're going to eliminate all the weirdos. This isn't good!" the orangutan said nervously.

The doctor calmly continued stirring. "Don't worry, you're not a weirdo who's an enemy of humans."

"Yeah, you're right! I'm just a simple takoyaki shop assistant," the orangutan replied, trying to reassure himself.

News channels around the world were filled with coverage of the heroes' victory, and a slew of experts came out to provide their analysis. Suddenly, the entire world was in a state of excitement and hope.

For ordinary humans, every appearance of a weirdo meant fear and potential death. A monster above the ghost level could destroy an entire town. Because of this threat, every human settlement had a shelter, and people had grown accustomed to seeking safety whenever city sirens went off.

Though not all weirdos were openly hostile, they were still a constant threat. Following the earlier battle between two star-killing powerhouses, most weirdos had gone into hiding. The live broadcast of the fight had scared many, and any weirdo in a human city was lying low to avoid detection.

After all, the power displayed by the heroes, broadcasted live, put them easily at the dragon-level—or perhaps even higher.

In response to Jean's declaration that they would cleanse the world of all weirdos and villains, the Hero Association quickly welcomed the foreign heroes into their headquarters, offering unconditional cooperation.

With over a hundred S-class heroes and even a god-level hero on their side, the Hero Association had no choice but to collaborate. More importantly, the foreign heroes had made it clear they were determined to eliminate all threats to humanity. Refusing to cooperate would only earn the Hero Association the scorn of people worldwide, as the organization was funded by taxpayers' money.

The professional heroes were, after all, akin to celebrities, with large fan bases supporting their actions.

Meanwhile, the S-class heroes who had joined the "God System" believed they were now aligned with Jean and her group and were eager to join their mission. Joining the "God System" presented a path to unimaginable growth, possibly even allowing them to attain the strength of those who had thwarted the prophecy of Earth's destruction.

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In a vast cavern 1,500 meters underground lay the headquarters of the "Weirdo Association." The expansive, labyrinthine space was comparable to a large city. At its center, a massive, crimson humanoid creature sat casually in a tall building resembling an ancient Roman coliseum. The surrounding area was filled with countless weirdos, as if the entire cavern were a city exclusively for them.

The relationship among the weirdos was far from friendly, and now, tensions were even higher.

"Hey, did you hear that? Those heroes who suddenly appeared are saying they're going to wipe out all weirdos from the planet!"

"I was hoping we'd get a chance to test those S-class heroes, but now it seems pointless."

"Yeah, the news has spread across the world. More than a hundred S-class heroes are involved."

"Did you see the destructive power they displayed? They're clearly dragon-level, maybe even more powerful."

"They talked about creating a new world just for weirdos, but how are we supposed to do that? With over a hundred S-class heroes after us, we'll be finished in no time."

"It's laughable to think we can eliminate the heroes. It's more likely we'll be eliminated."

"Don't forget, besides those hundred-plus S-class heroes, there's also that god-level human who shook the entire planet."

"Maybe we should just disband the Weirdo Association."

A strange creature with giant eyes and hands like fleshy orbs scanned the others, speaking in a disdainful tone.

"Idiots, if you leave the Weirdo Association, those heroes will kill you on sight. Instead of dying pointlessly, why not pledge loyalty to Orochi instead?"

Hearing this, the enormous humanoid weirdo, Orochi, sitting at the center, looked around, his eyes glowing ominously. All the weirdos, except those at the dragon level, instantly broke into cold sweats.

The reason they gathered here was not just because of "Goryeo's Big Eyes" and their declaration to eliminate the heroes. It was also due to Orochi, the terrifying monster who could easily overpower even dragon-level monsters.

"What do we do now?" a strange, shadowy creature with a Teletubby-like antenna on its head asked. "Can Orochi take on that god-level hero?"

Deep in the core of the Weirdo Association, another presence was growing increasingly uneasy. Psykos, the true identity behind "Big Eyes," was a young woman with long wavy hair and black-rimmed glasses. She had once been friends with Tatsumaki's sister, Fubuki, and had co-founded the "Superpower Research Association" with her. However, they later parted ways due to differing philosophies, and Psykos founded the Weirdo Association with several dragon-level weirdos, transforming a human named Gyoro Gyoro into the weirdo king Orochi.

With her third eye opened, Psykos had foreseen the downfall of humanity and believed weirdos were the key to survival, leading her to ally herself with them.

"What is going on? This isn't the future I foresaw. What changed?" Psykos held her head in frustration. "Why did so many S-class heroes suddenly appear? And even a god-level hero?!"

"The members of the Weirdo Association must be terrified now. They need to stay united! We must re-evaluate everything, even if it means trying to understand the strength of these new heroes."