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"Considering that the mutated wild dogs are extremely troublesome, and the park's complex terrain is unsuitable for the use of weapons of mass destruction, we would like to...we would like to request that you, if possible, go there and drive those wild dogs away..."
On the other end of the phone, Sitch sat upright, fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.
This phone call was far more than a simple request for help.
In fact, this was a test of KING that the association's senior management decided to carry out after intense discussions.
KING's feat of instantly killing the Dragon-level Disaster Vaccine Man was too astonishing, but the whole process was shrouded in mystery.
There was no clear video footage; all the information came from the vague and exaggerated descriptions of survivors at the scene, as well as the awe-inspiring "Emperor Engine."
Just how strong is he? Where are the limits of his abilities?
These are all data that the association urgently needs to obtain.
Just then, a rather tricky crisis emerged in the park, which was undoubtedly a perfect litmus test.
It was tricky enough to defeat an A-level hero and expose a faker's true colors.
However, its level is relatively controllable. Even if KING makes a mistake, the association has a backup plan and can send other S-class heroes to clear the field at any time.
Sending a sixth-ranked S-class hero to handle a Tiger-level disaster may seem like a waste of talent, but it was actually a cautious test by the association.
Tiger-level? Mutant wild dog pack?
Lin Mo's heart instantly burst with joy.
This is like someone giving you a pillow just when you feel sleepy!
He was just worried about not finding a suitable living creature to test his upgraded "Dragon-level" [Intimidation] skill. These wild dogs that came to his door were the perfect test subjects.
"Address," Lin Mo said, uttering just two words.
“That’s great! Thank you so much for your help, Mr. King!” Sitch’s voice was filled with relief and joy.
"Your car is on its way! We will clear the road for you to Y City immediately!"
I hope those stray dogs won't disappoint me...
Lin Mo narrowed his eyes, turned around and quickly ran back home. He tidied up the messy room a little and then waited for the car to arrive.
Chapter 7: The Terrifying Power of the "Dragon" Level
Half an hour later, at the Y City Suburban Park.
Outside the park, yellow and black striped police tape stretched for hundreds of meters, keeping curious citizens and media out.
Several Hero Association support vehicles with flashing police lights were parked on the side of the road, their bodies bearing fresh scratches from claw marks.
The atmosphere was heavy and tense.
Several A-level heroes—"Springbeard," "Golden Ball," and "Stinger"—are maintaining order with their respective team members.
They were all more or less bruised, their once crisp combat uniforms were now covered in dust, and their faces were etched with exhaustion and frustration.
Just half an hour ago, their joint operation to suppress the enemy ended in failure.
Those strange creatures, who appeared to be just ordinary mutated wild beasts, displayed extraordinary cunning and teamwork, causing these battle-hardened heroes to suffer considerable losses.
Just then, a black car bearing the highest-ranking insignia of the Hero Association drove smoothly into view and stopped at the entrance of the cordon.
Everyone stopped talking instinctively and turned their gazes in that direction.
Immediately afterwards, a tall and imposing figure appeared before everyone, with three distinctive vertical scars across his left cheek, adding an unparalleled sense of oppression to his cold and stern face.
"It's...it's Mr. KING, ranked sixth in S-class!"
"He actually came to handle a Tiger-level disaster?"
"Silence! Do not disturb Mr. King!"
Ignoring the awe-inspiring gazes around him, Lin Mo walked straight towards the park entrance.
He could clearly hear fierce roars and growls coming from the woods deep in the park.
“Mr. KING!” Spring Mustache strode forward, and despite his nervousness, he dutifully reported the situation.
"The group of animals was entrenched near the central lawn, and the initial survey indicated that there were about twenty of them."
“They are extremely fast, with sharp claws and teeth, and... their leaders are especially cunning, knowing how to use the terrain and their companions to set traps. Three of our B-rank heroes were seriously injured as a result.”
"No need," Lin Mo interrupted him coldly, and walked into the park alone.
If you're going to show off, go all the way.
The moment I stepped into the park, a strong, pungent smell of wild animals hit me.
In the shadows of the woods, pairs of green eyes stared intently at him, the "intruder."
Lin Mo took a deep breath, and a thought flashed through his mind.
"【Pressure】Activated!"
“Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom—!”
In that instant, the Emperor Engine, which struck fear into the hearts of countless freaks, roared with unprecedented terrifying force!
An invisible, terrifying aura emanated from Lin Mo, spreading out like a transparent shockwave!
"Awoo...?"
The pack of wild dogs, which had been howling, suddenly fell silent.
The next second, a series of mournful cries rang out.
"Woo...Woo..."
The twenty-odd ferocious wild dogs, each the size of a lion, seemed to have seen the most terrifying natural enemy in the world. They tucked their tails between their legs, their fur stood on end, their limbs went limp, and they lay on the ground, defecating and urinating, their bodies trembling like leaves.
The most cunning leader rolled his eyes, foamed at the mouth, and fainted on the spot.
The entire park fell into a deathly silence, with only the roar of the Emperor's engine echoing through the woods.
Lin Mo himself was startled by the effect. That's it... over?
Outside the park, the heroes and association staff, who were monitoring the scene in real time via drones, were completely petrified.
In the video, KING simply walks into the park and then... does nothing.
Then, the group of Tiger-level monsters that had given even A-class heroes a headache all lost their ability to resist and lay on the ground trembling like pet dogs.
“…What happened?” a young hero murmured to himself.
“It’s ‘qi’…” an A-rank hero next to him explained in a trembling voice.
"It's pure 'qi'! Its very existence shattered the enemy's will to fight... Is this... the strongest realm on Earth?"
[Strong emotional source detected: A-rank hero 'Spring Mustache' (Extremely shocked)]
[Energy Points Gained: +120!]
[Strong emotional source detected: Hero Association executive (awe)]
[Energy Points Gained: +30!]
A series of system notifications flooded the screen again, bringing Lin Mo several thousand more points of income.
He walked out of the park satisfied, leaving behind a pack of "useless dogs" that had completely lost their ability to attack.
.......
Back home, looking at the energy point balance on the system panel that had become plentiful again, Lin Mo breathed a sigh of relief.
“Strength is fundamental, but luck… seems to be important as well.” He recalled King’s incredible luck in the original work.
"System, open the lottery pool!"
What appeared in his consciousness was a huge roulette wheel divided into grades E to S.
At this moment, only grades E and D are lit up; grades C and above are gray.
[Note: Higher-level lottery pools and above require higher privileges or special draw tickets to unlock.]
"Let's start with a ten-pull to test the waters." Lin Mo, being wealthy, chose the D-level draw. After all, he really didn't care about the items in the E-level draw.
"System, perform a 10-pull of D-rank gacha!"
[Energy Points -3000, currently conducting a D-level lottery...]
The roulette wheel spun rapidly, flashing with light.
[Congratulations, host, you have obtained: 500 Energy Points]
[Congratulations, host, you have obtained: Basic Mental Recovery Potion x1]
[Congratulations, host, you have obtained: Skill Fragment 'Martial Arts (Beginner)' x3]
[Congratulations, host, you have obtained: Special item 'Misfortune Coin' x1]
The first nine were all ordinary items, but the last one shimmered with an ominous purple light.
[The Unlucky Coin]
[Type: Disposable Consumable]
[Effect: After throwing, you can designate a target (excluding yourself) and subject them to a severe "misfortune" commensurate with their strength for the next hour.]
[Note: What constitutes misfortune is determined randomly by the laws of the world. It could be stepping on a banana peel the moment you step outside, choking on your water, or even being hit by your own attack in battle. Use with caution, as the consequences are unpredictable.]
Hmm! ? Something good dropped?
Lin Mo originally just wanted to try his luck at the lottery to calm his excitement, since although there were good items in the D-level lottery pool, the probability of getting them was very small.
Lin Mo looked at the item's description. Hmm... a concept-level weapon? Sounds pretty good for ambushing people...
He could almost picture the comical scene of some arrogant enemy slipping at a crucial moment, or his weapon flying out of his hand out of thin air.
Lin Mo's lips curled up slightly. This small coin might just be the key to saving his life in a critical moment.
Chapter 8 King's Shopping Routine
After resolving the stray dog incident in Y City, the Hero Association rarely contacted King after giving him the reward for the matter. It seems that they were genuinely too busy to contact the "strongest man on earth" last time.
Lin Mo was happy to have some free time, so he worked hard for two days and two nights and finally got all the CGs, hidden plots and endings of the Heartbeat Sisters.