Just as the two of them were arguing over a broken video game console.
Behind a huge rock several hundred meters away from them.
A small, entirely black figure, only the size of a calf, was secretly watching the scene, trembling.
It was Black Sperm.
The Dragon-level Executive of the Monster Association, a powerhouse who once possessed fifty-four trillion clones (cells).
But now, it was left with only its last hundred cells.
"So... so terrifying..."
Black Sperm hid in the crack of the rock, its teeth chattering.
The man known as KING was simply overwhelmingly powerful!
Leaving aside Evil Ocean Water and Centipede Sage from before, even its former self couldn't withstand a single move from the opponent and was beaten into dust!
That final dimensional-piercing blow, the "Purgatory Matchless Exploding Heat Wave Cannon"... undoubtedly, that was a strike capable of destroying the entire planet!
As for the bald man next to KING... Black Sperm swallowed hard.
The bald man looked dull and harmless, but he had managed to take on the "Garou" who had evolved to his limit!
Although he might not be as strong as KING, he was undoubtedly a powerhouse beyond imagination.
"These two guys are Monsters among Monsters!"
Black Sperm thought despairingly.
Escape? Where to?
In front of powerhouses of this level, if it dared to reveal even the slightest bit of its presence, it would likely be instantly blasted into oblivion.
"Is this where this great one's life ends? I'm not willing... If only I had time to replenish my protein, I could rise again..."
Just as Black Sperm was despairing, its gaze suddenly fell upon the creature lying at Lin Mo's feet.
Rover.
Rover, the Dragon-level Monster that even Black Sperm used to fear.
At this moment, the large dog was heartlessly panting with its tongue out, its tail wagging like a propeller, completely devoid of any Monster dignity.
"Spineless creature! Where is your dignity as a Dragon-level Monster! Where is your pride as an Executive!"
Black Sperm cursed internally.
But it was alive.
Not only was it alive, but the terrifying KING had even petted its head.
"Wait a minute..."
A glimmer of realization suddenly flashed in Black Sperm's eyes.
"That Rover, it survived by pretending to be a pet?"
Its mind started racing.
Its current self had lost almost all its cells, and its strength was incredibly weak.
If it wanted to survive in this chaotic world, if it wanted to evade the Hero Association's pursuit, and even recover its strength one day... it had to find the most powerful backing!
Who else could be a better cover than KING, the "strongest man on earth," right in front of it?
As the saying goes, the most dangerous place is the safest place!
Moreover, since they could tolerate a dog, there was no reason they couldn't tolerate a... uh, a monkey that looked a little strange, right?
This was a huge gamble.
If it won, it would gain the strongest bodyguard, live in hiding, and plan for the future.
If it lost, it would be instantly crushed to death.
"I'll risk it!"
Black Sperm gritted its teeth, looked at the two arguing over the game console, steeled its heart, and crawled out of the ruins... Meanwhile, Lin Mo was still heartbroken over his Limited Edition Handheld Console that had been broken in half.
"I told you to be careful! This is a discontinued edition that I can't buy even with money!" Lin Mo held the wreckage, heartbroken.
"Alright, alright, I'll buy you a new one when I get paid," Saitama scratched his face guiltily. "At worst, I'll go catch a few more bounty criminals."
"Is this about money? This is sentiment!" Lin Mo sighed.
Just then, he felt someone tugging at his pant leg.
Lin Mo lowered his head.
What came into view was a small thing, only a few dozen centimeters tall.
It was entirely black, with a strange antenna on its head, looking at him pitifully.
"Huh?" Saitama also noticed the little thing. "What is this? A monkey that just crawled out of a coal pile?"
Black Sperm now brought out the acting skills of its entire life.
It tried hard to make its eyes look watery, full of innocence and adoration.
It didn't speak, but just copied Rover's posture, wiggling its little butt.
It even pointed at Rover next to it, then pointed at itself, making "chee-chee" sounds of flattery.
The meaning was obvious: Since you already keep a dog, keeping one more monkey shouldn't hurt, right?
Lin Mo looked at Black Sperm at his feet, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
Of course, he knew who this was.
The Dragon-level Executive of the Monster Association, Black Sperm, who possessed fifty-four trillion cells.
It was just that its current state was truly pathetic and weak.
Lin Mo was already in a bad mood and initially wanted to kick the thing away, but then he thought better of it.
In the original work, this guy did follow Saitama after the great battle.
Although he didn't know the subsequent plot, since this guy was kept by Saitama, there shouldn't be any major issues.
Moreover, keeping it under his nose was better than letting it run off to consume ordinary people and regain its strength.
Most importantly... Lin Mo glanced at the adorable Rover at his feet, then looked at the fawning Black Sperm.
The pet configuration for "One-Punch Man" was now complete.
"KING, this thing looks kind of disgusting, is it edible?" Saitama squatted down and poked Black Sperm's head.
Black Sperm was scared out of its wits, shaking its head frantically and clinging even harder to Lin Mo's calf.
"Forget it."
Lin Mo sighed and casually stuffed the ruined game console into his pocket.
"It just looks like a mutated small animal, or some kind of low-level Monster, posing no threat."
Lin Mo finalized the matter. "It's not bad for Rover to have a companion. Let's keep it."
Black Sperm felt as if it had received a general amnesty and nearly kowtowed to Lin Mo on the spot.
It gambled correctly!
This man truly possessed the composure of a powerhouse, not even noticing an ant like itself!
"Let's go."
Lin Mo glanced at the wreckage all around. "This place is uninhabitable now. The Association Headquarters is in City A, and they should have residences reserved for S-Class Heroes there."
It didn't matter much to him, as his home was in City M.
"Really?" Saitama's eyes lit up. "What about the rent..."
"It's free."
"That's great! KING, you're a good man!"
Saitama immediately threw his worries to the wind.
He scooped up Rover from the ground and tucked it under his arm like a briefcase.
Then, his other hand reached out and grabbed the antenna on Black Sperm's head.
"Huh?!"
Black Sperm felt its scalp tighten, and its entire body lifted into the air.
Saitama held Black Sperm by its antenna, swinging it back and forth in the air like a plastic bag.
"I'm being completely underestimated..." Black Sperm griped internally, but it obediently offered no resistance.
Just like that, the two men, one dog, and one monkey walked toward the headquarters in City A in the pre-dawn darkness.
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