Episode 84: Mob: Psychic powers cannot be used on people.
『 "Boom!" His severed arm regenerated in the blink of an eye!
At the same time...
"Spirit Beam!!!"
In an instant...
A shimmering green beam of light condensed in his mouth!
The next second, an intense light burst forth from his mouth!
Boom!
The light instantly engulfed Mob.
But Dimple knew that this sudden attack wouldn't completely defeat Mob.
So, his arms sharpened like blades, and he leaped off the ground, lunging towards Mob!
"I've been through countless life-or-death battles! You're just too green!"
Dimple roared, and in a flash, he was less than three meters from Mob!
Just then!
Bang!
A white light flashed!
Dimple froze!
Then, he opened his mouth in horror.
Because that white light just now was a blade severed from his own arm!
He...
His arm was cut off again, as if slicing tofu!
At this moment, from within the dust and smoke, a hand wrapped in colorful energy gently extended!
"I am..."
"The most pathetic person..."
As Mob's words fell, his index and middle fingers gently touched the center of Dimple's forehead.
Terrifying energy surged into Dimple's body from Mob's fingertips!
Boom!
Dimple didn't even have time to utter a single word before his entire body exploded! 』
『 .....』
~Dimensional livestream, Chat Room~
[ Klee (Genshin Impact): "Wow! It exploded!" ]
[ Yoimiya (Genshin Impact): "It just exploded, huh?" ]
[ Saitama (One Punch Man): "Oh, it exploded, so fast." ]
[ Saitama (One Punch Man): "If it were me, I'd need to get close to them before I could punch them." ]
[ Bang (One Punch Man): "These two seem equally strong." ]
[ Paimon (Genshin Impact): "Exactly, exactly! The previous battle was an instant kill." ]
[ Clementine (Overlord): "I feel strange somewhere." ]
[ Ainz Ooal Gown (Overlord): "+ 1" ]
[ .....]
『 The scene shifts.
A shocking image now appeared on screen.
Because.
At this very moment.
They actually saw Mob being ambushed!
That's right...
This powerful esper was surrounded by a group of delinquents!
The cause seemed to be that the delinquents from their school angered the other party, who then used a scheme of borrowed swords to kill.
In short, Mob was brought by this group of delinquents to their turf at school.
And next to Mob, a green ghost floated. 』
『 .....』
~Dimensional livestream, Chat Room~
[ Hu Tao (Genshin Impact): "What is that little green thing?" ]
[ Paimon (Genshin Impact): "Why does it look so disgusting?" ]
[ Umaru Doma (Himouto): "That color... it looks familiar" ]
[ Oyama Mahiro (Onimai): "No, isn't that the cult leader who just exploded?" ]
[ March 7th (Honkai: Star Rail): "You're right, it does look like him." ]
[ .....]
Soon, everyone understood.
『 This was Dimple, who had been dealt with earlier. Although they didn't understand how Dimple, having lost his power, still existed, he now seemed to have become Mob's little follower.
[ He actually just wanted to find an opportunity to possess Mob. ]
At this moment, Dimple looked at Mob with a sense of helplessness.
"Delinquents and politicians are people who can't live without a face. You have to be ready to use your abilities at all times!"
However, Mob simply replied to Dimple's advice with a calm tone: "Psychic powers cannot be used on people." 』
『 .....』
~Dimensional livestream, Chat Room~
[ Tatsumaki (One Punch Man): "Psychic powers cannot be used on people, huh?" ]
[ Keqing (Genshin Impact): "I didn't expect him to have such a realization." ]
[ Shizuka Hiratsuka (Oregairu): "No wonder, during the previous battle, he seemed to be confirming something." ]
[ Shizuka Hiratsuka (Oregairu): "Only then did the battle begin." ]
[ Might Guy (Naruto): "Hahahaha, using your power against evil forces is absolutely correct." ]
[ Peter Parker (Marvel Future Avengers): "With great power comes great responsibility." ]
[ .....]
『 However...
These words displeased Dimple greatly.
After all, Mob usually had a resigned demeanor, yet he was always strangely insistent on certain peculiar points.
At this point, he should be using his powers without hesitation!
However, Mob's words earned quiet praise from many people across various worlds.
True strong individuals, in addition to their immense power, also need to learn to restrain the impulse to abuse their strength. Such rationality makes them even stronger.
Bang!
Suddenly, the door was violently pushed open!
"Those guys from Salt Middle are here to fight!"
The delinquent student who opened the door said in a hurry.
Hearing this, the leading delinquent boy sneered, "Finally here, are they? Onigawara!"
A group of people immediately swarmed out of the classroom.
This time, they were determined to beat the other party to a pulp!
However, the informant delinquent said in terror, "No! It's not Onigawara and them! It's a group of guys in short sleeves and shorts, completely unfamiliar!"
"And... they're really strong!"
On the screen, the five members of the Body Improvement Club stood neatly on the school's sports field.
Around them, a large number of delinquents lay dazed and unconscious, having been beaten senseless.
Just the five of them had managed to take down opponents who outnumbered them several times over!
When the delinquents arrived at the sports field, the sight before them made their hearts pound.
"Where did these guys come from?!"
"Who exactly are you?!"
Facing the questioning, the members of the Body Improvement Club responded calmly.
The club president declared loudly, "We are the Salt Middle Body Improvement Club! I am the president, Musashi Gouda!"
"Hand over Kageyama!"
As soon as Musashi Gouda's words fell, everyone was stunned.
Kageyama?
Who was that??
Then, Mob squeezed out from the crowd. Although he was tied with ropes, there was no sign of tension or fear on his face.
He looked at the newcomers, first slightly startled, and then asked in confusion, "Huh? President Musashi and others, here to help?
"Why are you all here too?"
Everyone's jaws almost dropped. They never expected that the hostage they captured was Kageyama!
At this moment, they suddenly realized—they had been played for fools!
This Kageyama wasn't here to help fight at all!
He was just a huge trap!
It turned out...
They had all fallen into Onigawara's hands!
And Musashi Gouda and his group looked at their younger brother, Kageyama, kindly, smiling, "You seem fine!"
"Then let's go back to school, Kageyama-kun!"
With that, they led Mob away.
But their attitude, completely disregarding the group of delinquents, severely stung the latter's pride!
Dimple once said that delinquents couldn't live without face!
The current situation had completely disgraced them!
So...
"You're not getting away that easily!"
The leading delinquent roared, swinging his baseball bat and charging forward!
Following closely...
Were hundreds of other delinquents!
At this moment, they clearly showed their stance: unless you defeat us, don't even think about leaving!
But...
Despite the huge disparity in numbers, the difference in combat ability was simply too great!
A hundred people against five, and the battle ended in a flash!
Those delinquents were all knocked to the ground!
Just as Musashi Gouda and his group thought the matter was settled, a school bag suddenly hit Musashi Gouda with a "thump."
Everyone turned their heads and saw a blond boy smiling at them.
"Did a big gorilla wander in here?"
The blond boy seemed completely unconcerned about the classmates lying scattered around, saying with a nonchalant smile.
"How about I personally teach you a lesson?"
Upon seeing the newcomer, the bloodied delinquent immediately teared up, extremely excited!
"Teru-nii!"
But the blond boy called Teru-nii had a calm and composed demeanor, slowly saying, "Have you heard the term 'state violence'?"
With that, he strolled towards the members of the "Body Improvement Club."
"These scraps of metal lying on the ground are symbols of my status in this school. You broke them, and no matter how severe the injury, it makes me look really bad."
Upon hearing this, Musashi Gouda understood and said coldly, "Are you a delinquent too?"
When Musashi Goda asked this, the previously leading delinquent stood up with a sneer, "Hahahaha! This is our underground boss, Teruki Hanazawa!"
"Teru-nii! These guys are too arrogant! Please deal with them!"
However, Teruki Hanazawa completely ignored them and walked up to the delinquent, saying coldly, "Eda, from now on, you're no longer the boss here. Your level is too pathetic."
The guy named Eda was stunned, his face filled with horror, and he pleaded repeatedly, "Please wait..."
But he didn't finish his sentence.
Bang bang bang!
In an instant!
The blond figure flashed past!
He actually darted directly next to Eda and slammed a heavy punch into his stomach!
Pfft!
Eda spat out a mouthful of blood and immediately collapsed to the ground.
"This concerns my reputation."
Teruki Hanazawa said coldly, his eyes showing disdain for this subordinate, as if looking at a pile of garbage.
"Our business is concluded, we'll take our leave." Musashi Gouda didn't want to get involved in another school's internal struggle and directly suggested leaving.
"Whether you can leave or not is for me to decide."
However, Teruki Hanazawa didn't seem inclined to let these people who had made him lose face go easily. He turned around and announced coldly.
Musashi Gouda saw the situation and knew that a peaceful departure was probably out of the question.
He took a deep breath and sighed helplessly, "Since that's the case, there's nothing to be done. Although I don't want to conflict with weak people."
Teruki Hanazawa heard Musashi Gouda's words, and a mocking smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "The world always underestimates me, a bunch of fools, they only see what they want to see, and so they are manipulated at will."
"It's not because one becomes a star that they become famous, but those who are famous naturally become stars! As long as there's a spotlight for them, those foolish ants will flock to them."
Following that...
As soon as the words fell,
Teruki Hanazawa made his move!
"Bang, bang, bang, bang!"
The seemingly invincible members of the "Body Improvement Club" were effortlessly sent flying.
And the golden light shimmering in his hands made everyone present freeze.
This...
Is this guy also an esper?! 』
『 .....』
~Dimensional livestream, Chat Room~
[ Genos (One Punch Man): "This person seems to be an esper, just like Mob." ]
[ Shizuka Hiratsuka (Oregairu): "There's more than one, huh?" ]
[ Umaru Doma (Himouto): "But what this guy does with his psychic powers is worse than Mob." ]
[ Emi Yusa (Hataraku Maou-sama): "Using one's power to harm others is wrong." ]
[ Emi Yusa (Hataraku Maou-sama): "Otherwise, it's just like that hateful Demon King." ]
[ Sadao Maou (Hataraku Maou-sama): "..." ]
[ .....]
『 As the five members of the Body Improvement Club were violently thrown into the air, rolling dust instantly obscured Mob's figure.
Teruki Hanazawa looked at the blurred figure in the dust and said with some surprise, "I didn't expect there to be a pretty strong one in there."
However, as the dust gradually dissipated, Mob's slender figure was revealed.
Teruki Hanazawa was stunned when he saw Mob.
"What's wrong with this guy?! His presence is incredibly low, I didn't notice him at all!"
Then, his gaze fell on the ropes on Mob's body.
"By the way, why is he tied up?"
Just then,
Mob spoke.
"Um, that shouldn't be used against people!"
Teruki Hanazawa looked bewildered: "What are you talking about?"
Mob replied, "It's the... psychic power you've been constantly releasing since just now."
As soon as he finished speaking, the ropes on Mob's body loosened on their own and fell off.
Seeing this, and connecting it with Mob's words, Teruki Hanazawa was shocked!
His eyes widened, staring in disbelief at the seemingly ordinary Mob!
And Mob looked at him expressionlessly, saying coldly, "Even worse, you used it to fight!"
Mob couldn't accept such behavior from the bottom of his heart. 』
『 .....』
~Dimensional livestream, Chat Room~
[ Emi Yusa (Hataraku Maou-sama): "Use your power to stop him from doing evil, Mob-kun!" ]
[ Paimon (Genshin Impact): "But if you do that, wouldn't it also be fighting humans?" ]
[ Emi Yusa (Hataraku Maou-sama): "This... stopping others from doing evil isn't fighting humans, yes, that's how it is." ]
[ Emi Yusa (Hataraku Maou-sama): "It's like a hero using their power to stop a demon king!" ]
[ Sadao Maou (Hataraku Maou-sama): "That's typical of you, that explanation." ]
[ Alas Ramus (Hataraku Maou-sama): "Huh?" ]
[ .....]
『 Just then, Dimple, standing next to Mob, also looked surprised and said, "I can't believe there's another esper besides Mob-kun?"
However, Dimple saw the other party's expression and couldn't help but say with a bit of schadenfreude:
"But it looks like the other party is just as surprised."
Teruki Hanazawa was indeed stunned. He involuntarily took two steps back.
"Impossible... you're also an esper!?"
He had always believed that he was a lucky person born with psychic powers, surely chosen by the heavens, that he was the protagonist of this world!
But now, a dark horse had appeared, also with psychic powers, which was something his arrogant self simply couldn't accept!
"I never thought there'd be someone like this besides me!"
Then, he glanced at Dimple next to Mob, with a look of utter disdain: "What's that thing over there, looking like a disgusting ball of energy!?"
However, Teruki Hanazawa seemed to have suddenly made a certain decision.
His body was gradually enveloped in golden light!
This was his psychic power!
"Forget it... Although I have many questions for you, before that, we need to settle our... status!"
Come on!
Let's see who is the strongest esper!
Shigeo Kageyama was stunned after hearing this.
He looked at Teruki Hanazawa in confusion, completely clueless about what the other party was planning.
At this moment, Teruki Hanazawa's psychic power was running at full throttle!
The ground began to crackle and split under the surging force of his psychic power, and crushed stone like startled bees scattered everywhere.
This guy wants to fight!
Mob instantly understood, but his body didn't react at all.
Because deep down in Mob's heart, using psychic powers against others was something he fundamentally rejected and resisted!
However...
— [ Mob's Burst Meter: 47% ] —
Fortunately, Dimple didn't have Mob's naive thoughts.
He completely understood in his heart.
This battle was unavoidable; otherwise, the other party would definitely not give up and let Mob go! 』
『 .....』