"It's H City?"
"I recognize that ruined statue—it really is H City!"
"Who is that young man who can fly?"
"What does it mean that Agoni is showing us this footage?"
"Could it be that someone is going to challenge that terrifying centipede?"
"No way? He'll get killed!"
...
Upon seeing the desolate ruins of H City, the people in the conference room immediately began discussing among themselves.
Agoni smiled outwardly, though he felt somewhat nervous inside.
To be honest, he did not know whether Mundo could truly defeat that terrifying centipede...
However, this battle was of immense significance, and it needed witnesses to highlight the value and authority of the Hero Association.
If Mundo could win and severely injure that monstrous centipede, then from this day forward, the Hero Association's status would become extraordinary!
Thus, at this moment, Agoni silently cheered for Fenric.
Mr. Mundo, please—you must win!
Under the watchful eyes of many high-ranking officials.
Fenric, as shown in the footage, began to act.
He took out the sonic bombs Agoni had provided, pulled the pins, and hurled them into the air.
These sonic bombs were not highly destructive, but they produced an enormous, piercing noise.
They would undoubtedly awaken Elder Centipede, who was slumbering beneath the ground!
According to intelligence gathered by humanity, Elder Centipede had an extremely foul temper when awakened.
It would never forgive anyone who dared disturb its sleep.
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
...
After several sonic bombs detonated, deafening waves of sound echoed through the area.
Even Fenric, though prepared, found the noise overwhelming...
Soon.
The earth began to tremble.
Immediately afterward, vast swathes of soil churned upward, trees collapsed, and a massive figure hundreds of meters long emerged from beneath the ground.
"SKRREEEEE!"
A furious roar shook the heavens.
The next moment.
Elder Centipede revealed its astonishing full form...
Huge.
Incomprehensibly huge.
Even though Fenric had been mentally prepared, he was still slightly taken aback upon seeing its complete body.
It was undoubtedly the largest insect-type monster he had ever encountered!
Especially those countless densely packed legs—anyone with trypophobia would likely be horrified...
Inside the enormous conference room in City A.
When the Elder Centipede reappeared, even through a screen, many senior officials turned pale and trembled.
They would never forget the terror that befell H City when it was destroyed!
One official immediately voiced his concern. "Mr. Agoni, if this action enrages that terrifying centipede and triggers another catastrophe, can you take responsibility?"
"Exactly! If this young man fails to stop Elder Centipede, it may vent its fury on other cities!"
"If that happens, the consequences would be disastrous!!"
Hearing the murmurs, Agoni maintained a calm expression, though unease stirred within him.
Of course he understood that if such a scenario occurred, even someone of his wealth and influence would face dire consequences.
Now, he could only grit his teeth and persist, praying that Mundo would stop that terrifying monster.
...
Just as Agoni prayed.
Elder Centipede had already discovered the culprit who had disturbed its slumber.
Damn humans!!
"ROAR!"
With a thunderous roar, Elder Centipede charged directly at Fenric.
In its eyes, a mere human could be crushed effortlessly.
But...
"Whoosh!"
A sharp sound sliced through the air.
Fenric also surged forward.
At an astonishing speed, he closed in on Elder Centipede's chin.
Before the monster could react, Fenric threw a punch.
"Thump!"
Elder Centipede's colossal body trembled violently.
Under the impact of Fenric's fist, its enormous head was blasted upward, and its entire body flipped over in midair...
"BOOM!"
The gigantic body slammed heavily onto the ground, sending up towering clouds of dust.
"!!!"
"!!!"
"!!!"
In the conference room.
All the senior officials were stunned into silence at the sight!
My God!
What a terrifying punch!!
Who... who exactly was he?
"Such overwhelming strength in a human?"
"Incredible..."
"Perhaps he truly can destroy that terrifying centipede!"
"If he can eliminate it, that would be a blessing..."
The atmosphere in the conference room instantly shifted.
A senior official turned to Agoni at the head of the table and asked,
"Mr. Agoni, may I ask who this young man is?"
Agoni's aged face broke into a broad smile as he proudly declared, "His name is Mundo—the ace of our Hero Association, the number one S-class hero!!!"
"OOOHHH!!!"
Just like that.
With a single punch, Fenric had completely convinced Agoni.
Yet just as Agoni felt triumphant, someone suddenly cried out,
"Look! That terrifying centipede isn't dead! In fact... it's not even injured—it's even angrier now!"
At those words, everyone's gaze snapped back to the screen.
Seeing the rage burning in Elder Centipede's eyes, Agoni's heart skipped a beat, and anxiety crept in once more...
...
Above H City.
Fenric hovered high in the sky.
With his exceptional eyesight, he clearly saw the fury in Elder Centipede's eyes—as well as the small scratch on its chin...
"My punch, delivered at eighty percent power, only caused a minor abrasion?"
"As expected of a mid-to-high Dragon-level disaster. Its defensive capability is astonishing."
Fenric muttered softly.
In the original timeline, Genos—the cyborg hero—had battled Elder Centipede for an extended period. In the end, he joined forces with Bang, the third-ranked S-class hero, and Bang's brother Bomb. Even then, they failed to inflict significant damage, managing only to force it to shed its carapace.
Ultimately, it was the bald demon king who ended the fight with a serious punch, reducing Elder Centipede to dust…
That alone proved how formidable its defenses truly were!
Fenric understood that if he intended to eliminate this colossal creature, he would need to unleash his true power…