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The Hero Arena Tournament that Prunus had been looking forward to for a long time had begun.
Excluding the professional heroes who were idling in the VIP seats like Prunus and Boom,
Everyone in the arena was an elite among the heroes.
Apart from the Japanese,
There were also superheroes from China, the United States, and various European countries.
This kind of high-intensity collision was really an eye-opener for Prunus.
Even Boom, who had said that he was not interested in the tournament,
Subconsciously adjusted his sitting posture.
He stared intently at the arena.
The rules of the arena tournament were like this — — similar to the Sports Festival of Xiong Ying, the first round of the tournament would be a large-scale elimination tournament, and the elimination tournament would be carried out in the form of an arena. First, the heroes would be randomly divided into four groups for a total of 20 minutes of elimination, and then the last 16 people in each group would advance to the arena tournament.
When it came to the arena tournament,
The tournament would also deliberately let people with similar personalities compete first to pick out the strongest among them and then compete with the rest of the heroes.
"Little Bombardment Scorch, look here. It says that Vine Maniac is in Group C!" Prunus excitedly pushed Boom's arm when she saw the names of the heroes she admired on the field.
Boom, who had a confused look on his face, was shaken by Prunus's movement.
Then, a pair of greenish-gray eyes fell on the field list of Group C's players. "Oh."
He was stunned. Prunus really looked like a fangirl.
"… Explosive Instinct, Drifting Gravity, Songstress Enchanted Flower, Laughing Alarm, Flying Cat Weapon, Twisted and Intricate, Melting Nightmare …" Just as Prunus smiled and explained the heroes she liked to Boom, Saitama, who was next to her, said in a daze, "Janos,
Everyone's names are so cool. One look and I can tell that you're going to be a hero. "
"Teacher, that's a hero's name." Janos looked at the field list.
A pair of dull and calm eyes looked at the field again. "Are you still concerned about fame?"
"Yes.
When I went out yesterday,
The auntie in the supermarket told me that she was bald.
Get out of the way. '"Baldy put down the magazine in his hand and looked at Janos." I think that if I change my name to a cool one, people might overlook my bald head. "
Janos thought, "… That won't work."
Eavesdropping Prunus: No way … Ahhh, I missed the black cat weapon's ultimate move!
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As such, Saitama's calm tone ruined the atmosphere of this once-in-four-years event, and Haku finally finished watching the entire event with tears in his eyes.
Let's make things clear first. Saitama and Janos … Yes, Prunus had already remembered his name halfway through. It was mainly because Janos had let it slip. The conversation between Saitama and Janos was really a killjoy.
Everyone here was seriously appreciating the competition, but those two were behaving like children making a bet.
Saitama said, "Oh, Janos, I think that 'Explosive Instinct' sure-kill skill is very cool. It'll definitely be able to destroy the 'Tao Wu' on the other side …"
The result was that Tao Chi's Dissolution instantly extinguished the explosive instinct.
Saitama said, "Songstress Demon Flower?
Sounds like a weirdo's name. "
— — She's a goddess among heroes, and she's also a superstar!
Saitama said, "That black cat weapon's ultimate move isn't bad, but if it's a little cleaner, it might be able to beat the 'Explosive Instinct' sure-kill skill."
Explosive Instinct was already eliminated two minutes ago!
Saitama said, "Oh, the ability to twist and twist is amazing, but it's still not as good as the 'Explosive Instinct'."
That's why you're so obsessed with the 'Explosive Instinct' that was eliminated half an hour ago!
Therefore, Prunus, who had wholeheartedly watched all the heroes' sure-kill skills and duels in the arena, unknowingly, the only thing left in her mind was the name of the hero "Explosive Instinct". Clearly, the opponent was eliminated in the first round of the groupings!
Yet, it was present in the entire arena!
Prunus was dizzy. Even when her beloved Vine Maniac entered the arena, she still couldn't focus.
It's all that bald hero's fault!
Prunus looked to the side sadly, only to find that the two people who had forcibly split the other person's essence were gone.
"Phew …" Poor Prunus breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that perhaps the two people were finally willing to return to their own planet. But suddenly, she felt that the seat next to her was taken again, and at the same time, there was the sound of eating.
Prunus looked to the side with wide eyes, only to find that the bald hero and the robot had brought a big bucket of popcorn out of nowhere!
And!
He still let the robot hold it for him, while he calmly ate by the handful!
"Janos, I didn't know that the VIP seats allowed you to get snacks for free. King is quite capable … Speaking of which, where did the 'Explosive Instinct' go?" Saitama's cheeks puffed up, filled with popcorn.
"Sensei, he was eliminated one hour, fourteen minutes, and twenty-three seconds ago."
"What? That's boring."
Bai Jian stretched out his hand with a death stare in his eyes. He cut open his palm again and made a white clump of clay from his palm …
Boom! He quickly caught her.
Prunus: Let go of my Little Bombardment Scorch!!!!!
Hong: … No way.
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The whole day was exciting … mainly because after watching the indignant opening match, Prunus, who was exhausted and had split her essence, left the venue with Hong.
"That was an exciting match. Thank you so much …" Prunus blinked. Even though the bald hero's mysterious comments dominated the competition, when he shut up, the competition was still exciting.
"It would be better if I didn't sit in the VIP seats. Sorry."
Hong sighed softly. Prunus met strange people because she was in the VIP seats. If she was in a normal seat, there would be no one who would talk so loudly about the hero's moves and personality.
Sitting in a seat full of big shots, she didn't even dare to praise her beloved idol.
"It's okay, it's okay. To be able to breathe the same air as Vine Maniac … I'm already very satisfied!" Prunus clenched her fists and shook her head to correct Hong.
Hong smiled helplessly. What was the reason for this hero's name to appear so frequently?
Just as he was about to say something to Prunus, the crowd that came out of the venue bumped into his shoulder. Hong staggered and bumped his forehead into the back of Prunus' head.
"Bang!" Instantly, one of them felt pain on the forehead and the other on the back of his head.
Hong stood up hurriedly. The smell of her shower gel on her hair still lingered in his nose. He was stunned for a moment, but the main point was that he bumped into her. "… Sorry, Prunus, are you okay?"
Prunus was a little confused. She looked back at Hong and laughed. "Little Bombardment Scorch, how can you walk?"
She rubbed the back of her head and sighed. "Sometimes, Little Bombardment Scorch can be better than me when he's in a daze."
"…" Hong was a little annoyed. He had been criticized by the person he didn't want to be criticized the most.
He awkwardly averted his gaze and steadied his body. After being bumped into by someone, he also realized the fact that there were many people in the venue, so he took a small step back, intending to protect Bai Jian on the way out.
"Let's leave the venue immediately." Hong sighed and stopped complaining.
"Haha."
Prunus was still smiling foolishly. She looked back at Hong. "But, you should walk in front. I don't know the way."
Hong: … This is the road we walked this morning.
Prunus: Hehehe. My character setting doesn't include the ability to recognize the way.
Hong: That makes sense.
Prunus: Wait, you're so quick to admit it. You're making me angry.
Hong: …
Hong didn't want to argue with her anymore. For the sake of efficiency, he walked in front of her.
Well, maybe this was the right decision. After all, he was tall, so it was easier for him to find the way.
However, he was still worried that Prunus would get lost in the crowd or get bumped into by someone. Especially since Prunus was a disaster. Thinking of this, Hong turned back and reminded her, "… Prunus, follow me carefully. Be careful when there are more people."
Prunus looked up and blinked. She felt that what Hong said was not unreasonable. There were many times when she suddenly got lost. If she didn't follow him carefully, she might cause more trouble for him. Prunus hesitated for a moment. She reached out and grabbed the corner of Hong's shirt. She smiled and asked him, "… Then I'll catch you."
Her fair little hand carefully tugged at a small corner of his clothes, and her face bloomed with a smug smile that had its own flower petal effects.
Hong was stunned. He looked down at the natural smile on Prunus' face and the small hand that was grabbing his shirt. His heartbeat suddenly quickened.
He was caught off guard and hit the bullseye!
Why are you acting cute in front of so many people?!
… My ass. Hong was a righteous man. How would he know the meaning of acting cute? At this moment, he was already nervous when Prunus grabbed the corner of his shirt.
Hong's face turned red. He didn't have time to find out why he was nervous. He only knew that he couldn't stand Prunus's sparkling gaze anymore. He felt awkward and turned around. He nodded with red ears and agreed with Prunus' behavior, "… Okay, as long as we don't get separated."
Prunus, who didn't notice Hong's small change, nodded and carefully followed behind him.
Hong couldn't stay calm. He just wanted to find an exit. Why was his attention uncontrollably focused on the girl who was grabbing his shirt?!
It was the fault of so many people … Hong quickly used his personality to cool down his burning cheeks.
After deciding on their positions, Hong and Prunus didn't waste any time. They silently crossed the numerous "obstacles" and arrived at the direct bus stop near the exit.
Next, they just needed to take the direct bus back to the subway station and they would be able to return to the city. At that time, they could find a place to eat.
However, just as Bai Jian let go of the corner of Hong's shirt and walked towards the bus stop, thinking that he could leave the arena and let this strange day come to an end, a character who relied on his strength to cause trouble appeared again.
A familiar expensive black car suddenly stopped in front of Hong and Prunus. The person inside rolled down the window and said to Bombardment Scorch with a serious face, "Bombardment Scorch, let's go have dinner together!"
— — It was Andwa, the most adorable father.
Facing the passionate gaze of the hero, Hong firmly refused, "Dad, I want to have dinner with Prunus after that."
Only then did Andwa remember Bai Jian who was following behind Hong. Perhaps it was because the sky had darkened. Bai Jian was so small that it was easy to overlook her as she followed behind Hong.
This was awkward. Andwa didn't expect to have to invite Prunus.
But in order to have dinner with his son, he bit the bullet and said, "Then little girl, let's go together!"
Andwa's eyes were filled with delight. Perhaps he felt that he was being considerate as a father.
When Prunus heard Andwa's invitation, even though she didn't sweat easily, she instantly broke out in cold sweat.
— — She was invited by the hero to have dinner with his son. Although she didn't really understand, she felt that the situation was a bit awkward. What should she do? Urgent, waiting online!
Little Bombardment Scorch, don't be in a daze. Save me!
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Outside the arena.
Little Bombardment Scorch, can you save me immediately!
Prunus was shocked by Andwa's abrupt invitation. She stuttered for a long time but still couldn't think of a suitable answer.
Should she accept or reject?
In fact, she still had the lingering fear of the workplace experience. Although Andwa gave her a very good score, to suddenly become a meal friend … was a bit too much!
After thinking about it, Andwa definitely only wanted to have dinner with Hong.
Thinking of this, Prunus mechanically looked back at Hong, who was a head taller than her, and opened her mouth, "Little … Bang King!
Don't worry about me, you and Mr. Andwa … "
But before she could finish, she was interrupted by Hong.
"… Okay." She closed her eyes and felt that if she still rejected her father's invitation, it would be unkind of her.
Andwa instantly smiled, "Okay, let's get in the car."
Prunus: Meow meow meow meow???
— — You're such a big head, stupid pig teammate!
Hong Tianran Bombardment Scorch: Did you say anything just now?
Prunus: It's still okay …
Perhaps there was a genetic link between not listening to what others said and not listening to them properly.
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After getting into Andwa's luxury car, there was one good thing — the two teenagers didn't have to squeeze into the bus with other people.
Hong, who had never experienced this before, fell into silence after getting into the car. Andwa, on the other hand, immediately smiled and asked Hong.
"What do you want to eat?
Bombardment Scorch!
I heard that you like buckwheat noodles! "
"Dad … please turn off the engine in the car."
He reached out his hand to push against his father, who was burning with anger when his emotions rose. Sweating profusely, he used his ice personality to resist his fire. "This place is going to become a sauna."
— — If this continues, Prunus will die. Hong looked at Prunus, who was sweating and shivering but didn't dare to speak.
Andwa finally noticed and turned off the engine — — Although there was a lot of space in the car, it was unwise to set a fire in this sealed space.
Hong relaxed and rolled down the window to let out cold air to lower the temperature in the car.
Prunus: This pair of human air-conditioner father and son are too scary!
Hong: … Sorry.
"Oh, buckwheat noodles will be ready."
Hong thought for a while and returned to Andwa's original question.
Andwa nodded and immediately asked the driver to send them to the best Japanese restaurant in the city.
Hong looked at the receding scenery outside the car window and saw Prunus's trembling expression. Hong felt like he had just woken up from a dream — — Oh, right, when he was with his father, he subconsciously activated his capricious ability and almost forgot about Prunus, who was dragged into the car by him.
Hong felt guilty, "Sorry, I forgot to ask you … Prunus, is there anything you want to eat?"
Hong asked. Andwa, who was about to start a conversation with his son, turned his face and looked at Prunus.
Noticing that both Hong and his father were looking at him, Prunus immediately broke out in a cold sweat, "… buckwheat noodles will be good!
Buckwheat noodles are the best! "
"You like buckwheat noodles?" Hong looked at him with surprise.
"Yes, yes!" Prunus nodded rapidly, although he didn't particularly like it!
Hong suddenly showed a satisfied smile, "That's good, I also like buckwheat noodles."
Prunus nodded hurriedly.
After chatting with Prunus, Hong wanted to start a conversation with her again.
But at this time, Prunus, who was unusually sensitive, felt the dangerous look in Andwa's eyes — — he was looking forward to talking to his son.
Prunus closed his eyes and instantly became nervous, "I'm sorry!"
— — It was a side effect of the workplace training that made him want to apologize whenever he saw Andwa.
Bombardment Scorch: …?
"Ah!"
Prunus instantly blushed like a tomato, then realized that he had done something even more embarrassing, so he hurriedly shook his head and waved his hands, "… I mean, Bang King should talk to Mr. Andwa more!"
She smiled and explained, "… See, you don't usually have the chance to see each other, you should talk to your father."
Boom! Hearing this, he turned around and met Andwa's eyes that were filled with anticipation.
"Okay." Hong nodded and felt that Prunus's words made no sense.
— — Then, he looked like he was waiting for Andwa to ask.
As for Andwa, he also looked like he was waiting for his son to speak first.
Seeing that Bombardment Scorch didn't speak, Andwa finally compromised, "Bombardment Scorch!
How's school these days? "
"Yeah, it's okay." Hong didn't hesitate and answered seriously.
Then, the atmosphere became awkward again.
Prunus smashed her face on the car window — — She was wrong.
Save her!
Seeking the secret of awkward conversation!
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