Become Overpowered CEO of Hero Clan

Become Overpowered CEO of Hero Clan – 070

– Rumbling. –
– Buzzing. –
The gym was packed with students, traces of youthful passion still lingering in every corner, just a few minutes ago.
There were still sparkling lasers, drums installed on the stage, and amps placed on both sides of the stage, looking loud and vibrant.
Looking at the chaotic scene in the auditorium, Miss B slumped in her seat with puffed cheeks.
‘What’s going on.’
Even they, who were dragged here with the college entrance exam right around the corner, felt frustrated to death. It seemed like the freshmen and sophomores who had their festival interrupted would feel similarly distressed.
It still hadn’t sunk in. The fact that a major disaster had occurred in the country.
– Beep. –
The student homeroom teacher standing on the stage picked up the microphone.
“Uh-um, as you all know, a national emergency alert has been issued just a while ago. Don’t get too excited and just watch the broadcast, it’ll be resolved soon. They say S-class heroes are on the scene. Let’s all cheer for them together.”
The teacher’s voice sounded a bit off. Someone who usually seemed so fun now looked quite tense.
‘Our country’s heroes are strong. Nothing serious will happen. It’ll be okay. Yeah.’
Miss B didn’t want to lose her mental composure, but she kept feeling anxious. With her classmates calling their parents, crying, and asking about their well-being, his anxiety only grew.
“Mom! Are you okay? Are you okay?”
“Ugh, uh, I’m okay. I love you too.”
Despite the homeroom teacher’s persuasion, the whole auditorium became noisy. Miss B also seriously contemplated calling her parents, but she decided to act like an adult and endure it. That’s what she decided to do.
– Zing, zing. –
Her smartphone, set to vibrate, began to ring. It was her mom.
“Hello? Uh… uh… uh… yeah… sniff.”
Swept away by the atmosphere, her tears couldn’t help but fall.
“I love you, sweetheart.”
“Ugh, I-I love you too, sniff.”
The auditorium turned into a sea of tears.
– Zing. –
Meanwhile, a large hologram screen lit up. An informational broadcast about the major disaster was playing on the screen.
[… The recent major disaster, which occurred a while ago, has been revealed to be caused by the villain ‘Aqua Shaper’, known to have been defeated 30 years ago. The Hero Association recently discovered signs of Aqua Shaper, who was thought to have completely disappeared, returning, and at 2:27 p.m. this afternoon…]
“Aqua Shaper?!”
“How could that villain…?”
Even the teachers, who had maintained their composure in the face of the despairing name, Aqua Shaper, began to falter. Miss B naturally knew that name as well.
‘That’s a really dangerous villain, isn’t it?!’
Aqua Shaper was the worst villain ever recorded in textbooks. Acting alone, he caused 230,000 casualties, and though he operated solo, he was like a spiritual leader of villains. It was only after his defeat that South Korea could achieve rapid development and public safety stability.
Aqua Shaper was a disaster that single-handedly threatened the existence of the country.
The announcer continued to report the situation.
– Rumble! –
– Crash! –
The screen showed Aqua Shaper clashing with Flame Emperor and Electric Guy. They continuously unleashed fire and lightning, burning and melting Aqua Shaper.
“Stay strong!”
“We’ll support you!”
Although Aqua Shaper, the villain, continued to melt and regenerate like water, showing a painful expression, it seemed that the two S-class heroes would be able to defeat him shortly. Miss B also stopped crying and was about to shout the names of Flame Emperor and Electric Guy.
[Another disaster news. A giant pyramid appeared on Yeongsan Lake Park, constantly emitting clay monsters. Nearby residents are advised to evacuate immediately…]
The screen changed to show heroes fighting against the clay monsters. Familiar faces appeared to Miss B. It was the live broadcast of the Harmony Clan.
“Oh, it’s Isaac!”
“Isaac was nearby too.”
While other heroes were reassuring, seeing Isaac’s face made Miss B feel much more at ease. Tears were now shed not for the safety of South Korea but for Isaac’s reputation.
In reality, Isaac merely stood behind the members, giving orders or throwing commendations.
“What should we do? Isn’t he getting a bad reputation for no reason?”
“People probably don’t know him well.”
Miss B, who had gathered with friends, worried about the impact on the Harmony Clan’s image.
The heroes in the smartphone seemed to be struggling against the clay soldiers, but worrisome chats started to appear.
[Isn’t that the newly promoted S-class hero? What is he doing?]
[That rookie is messing up again!]
[He’s new! Cover him, cover!]
As there were so many clay monsters, quite a number managed to escape the park. Isaac still seemed indifferent, only smiling without any intention to act.
“I knew it would be like this.”
“Quick, provide cover!”
As friends quickly typed away, Miss B kindly defended Isaac, even donating 10,000 won.
[Ms_B has donated 10,000 won!]
[Everyone! Captain Isaac is not engaging in hero activities. The association promoted him to S-class despite knowing that.]
Viewers, who shared the same sentiment as Miss B, joined in praising her excellent cover.
[Please keep the chat courteous.]
[Please refrain from disparaging remarks.]
Overall, the chat was about not cursing instead of providing support, as Isaac was mostly commanding on-site.
Interestingly, Isaac’s channel featured both complaints about why an S-class hero wasn’t stepping up and chats defending Isaac, creating a strange harmony.
Nonetheless, with Isaac present here, Miss B felt less anxious.
– Waaaaa! –
– Crackling! –
Then, a booming sound erupted from the speaker. As Flame Emperor and Electric Guy on the screen hurled large fireballs and crackling lightning, Aqua Shaper once again melted away.
But then, a subtitle appeared at the bottom of the screen: [Collapse of Fumi Apartments in Yeongsan City], easing Miss B’s mind momentarily before anxiety surged again.
“What should we do?”
“Oh, the apartment collapsed. Oh no…”
There seemed to be quite a number of casualties. Despite the threat of Aqua Shaper, the nearby heroes couldn’t stop the clay monsters due to their sheer numbers.
“Please, don’t get hurt.”
Miss B’s heart became troubled again as he prayed for the heroes fighting the monsters and the residents. He hoped that there wouldn’t be too many casualties.
– Squish squish! –
– Crackling! Crackling! –
The large screen showed Flame Emperor and Electric Guy continuing to fight Aqua Shaper, who was absorbing the water from the lake. The villain kept regenerating, but this time, he seemed to be struggling to catch his breath or his face was turning pale compared to before.
“They’re really strong!”
“They’re doing great!”
Students and teachers, expecting victory, began to cheer with bright faces, as if their anxiety had vanished. Miss B, regretting his tears from just 10 minutes ago, waved his hands vigorously.
In the chat window, waves of support poured in for the two S-class heroes.
[We’re always grateful to the S-class heroes who protect South Korea.]
[Destroy him!]
[They can’t even handle Aqua Shaper as soon as he’s resurrected.]
[No need to evacuate, huh? Haha.]
Viewers were already predicting the heroes’ victory. However, due to the vast amount of water in the lake, Aqua Shaper kept regenerating endlessly, and Flame Emperor and Electric Guy seemed to be sweating profusely, as if their magic power was running out.
– Boom! –
– Crash! –
Another explosion erupted from the festival amp. As if engaged in a fierce battle, Flame Emperor and Electric Guy’s suits were now covered in dirt and bloodstains.
“Stay strong!”
“Fight on!”
“Go!”
The auditorium turned into a makeshift cheering section. The large screen felt like a part of the school festival.
As the S-class heroes were pillars supporting the nation and were akin to stars in the night sky, Miss B couldn’t imagine them losing.
“Wow”
While the major disaster posed a national crisis, its resolution felt like a national celebration. Therefore, scenes similar to school auditoriums unfolded in evacuation centers nationwide.
There seemed to be no one doubting the defeat of the two S-class heroes.
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The surface of the lake dried up significantly, and the deep fissures were filled with tiny cracks.
Now, in the center of the battlefield, which was no longer a mere puddle, the heroes and the villain seemed to sense each other’s impending death.
“Gasp… Grr…”
“Hah… You bastard…”
Flame Emperor and Electric Guy gasped for breath, conserving their strength. Aqua Shaper also appeared greatly fatigued. Despite his ability to absorb water from the lake and regenerate instantly, his energy was not infinite.
Perhaps someone would die here. A determined resolve flickered in the eyes of the heroes and the villain as they stared at each other.
“If only I had a little more time…”
Aqua Shaper muttered hoarsely. The Authority of the Dragon Fury, which he possessed, contained the authority to control the Royal Tomb, but its true purpose was different.
Aqua Shaper only discovered its secret after activating the Authority of the Dragon Fury, but the elite heroes prepared by the association hindered his escape.
He seemed eager to escape and absorb the acquired magic stones and by-products fully. If he could do that, his combat power would greatly increase, making him an invincible existence.
At that moment, Flame Emperor, having consumed a magic recovery potion, spoke solemnly.
“We’ll end this with the next strike. Since the lake has dried up, his regeneration should have reached its limit.”
“You’re quick to say that.”
– Kugugung! –
The two heroes prepared for their final strike, squeezing and gathering their magic as the atmosphere trembled and the air grew heavy.
Aqua Shaper, sensing their unusual momentum, absorbed even the remaining puddles with negative energy.
– Huwaaaah. –
A spiral gust of wind enveloped the two heroes. As even the gentle moisture around them evaporated, they leaned on each other’s shoulders, extending their arms as if in a ceremonial stance.
“Oh, ancient villain! Let’s finish this.”
“We must win, no matter what.”
– Whoosh! –
– Crackle. –
As Flame Emperor’s right fist ignited with fierce flames, Electric Guy began emitting crackling lightning bolts from his entire body.
Until now, their magic emanated differently from the earthquake, flames, and lightning that melted Aqua Shaper. They seemed to gather all remaining mana, preparing for their final blow.
“Be purified by the flames of intense heat!”
“It won’t end with just a little sting.”
– Fwaaaaaaah! –
– Kwajijijijijijijiji! –
A fiery avatar rose above Flame Emperor’s head, while a thunderous lightning bolt, reminiscent of a divine descent, enveloped the fiery avatar with a ferocity that shook the earth and sky.
Like a giant draped in a cloak of lightning, this phenomenon, akin to a natural disaster, crushed the dry lakeside.
“Combination Technique: Lightning Pyro Vortex!”
– Kurrrrrrleeng! –
– Fwaaaaaaah! –
The giant of flames transformed into a fierce whirlpool, while the mantle of lightning enveloped the fire disaster, rotating fiercely.
“Don’t be ridiculous!”
– Krurrrrrrr—Chyararang! –
As Aqua Shaper stretched out both hands, a tidal surge rose, forming a massive barrier. The wall of water fiercely clashed against the fusion technique of the two heroes.
– Chiiiiiiii! –
– Hwaaaaaang! –
Eventually, the spiral of fire, accompanied by lightning, met the tidal wave. As the massive amount of water vaporized upon contact with the lightning, the surroundings filled with steam. The clash of natural phenomena, like two titans competing, reverberated through the earth, and the intense shockwave devastated the surroundings.