"The Seventh Shelter is also under attack! The defense forces have been breached!"
"Central Medical Station requests support! Monster are emerging from underground!"
Sitch suddenly stood up: "What?! Immediately dispatch nearby Heroes for support! Quickly!"
The screen instantly switched to chaotic scenes from several shelters: countless small, black, liquid creatures surged out from cracks in the floor and walls. They didn't actively attack people but converged into various terrifying and grotesque shapes, emitting ear-piercing shrieks, causing widespread panic. The attacks from guarding Heroes and troops often only dispersed them, and they quickly reformed.
Tornado's entire body glowed with an intensified green light, furious: "That bastard! I'll go deal with him!"
"Wait!" Bang again stopped her, "This is clearly a feint. Black Sperm's clones are difficult to completely eliminate. He will constantly delay and wear us down. Our main force must guard the Headquarters and main defense lines!"
"Are we just going to watch those civilians be frightened then?!" Tornado fumed.
"Let the nearby A-Class and B-Class Heroes handle it!" Sitch decisively ordered, "All S-Class Heroes are to remain at Headquarters! Drive Knight, analyze Black Sperm's activity patterns and identify other possible hidden locations!"
Muzan stood in the corner of the command center, observing everything and silently reporting via psychic link: "Lord Ancestor, the Association's attention has been successfully diverted to various shelters. The high-ranking officials are very nervous, but they have not left the command center."
Allen's voice quickly responded: "Very good, have Kokushibou and Akaza prepare. Next, it will be a direct feint against the command center itself, with greater force. I need Sitch and them to feel a sufficient threat, even to consider evacuating the Hero Association."
"Understood." Muzan nodded slightly, a faint glow flashing in his crimson eyes.
Allen's figure appeared in a massive underground cavern deep within the ruins of Z-City.
Gouketsu and Centipede Elder's enormous bodies were submerged in a large pool of bubbling green recovery fluid, which Psykos had remotely formulated and transported via Gyoro Gyoro.
Gouketsu's wounds had long since healed; he was merely enjoying the comfort of the fluid and had stayed in a bit longer. Seeing Allen appear, he struggled to stand up: "Lord Allen…"
"No need for formalities, continue soaking." Allen raised a hand to stop him, his gaze sweeping over Centipede Elder's almost completely shattered carapace. "Within ten minutes, recover combat capability. We will need you in the next phase."
"Yes!" Gouketsu responded in a deep voice, saying no more and immediately stepping out of the recovery pool.
Centipede Elder also let out a low hiss, indicating obedience.
Allen walked to the center of the cavern and activated his Psychic Resonance.
"Psykos, report the locations and statuses of the other executives."
Psykos's respectful voice came from the vortex: "Yes, Lord Allen. Gums, Rover, and Ugly President are awaiting orders at their designated locations. Hellfire Flame and Gale Wind are leading the remaining forces, dispersed and lurking at seven pre-set points on the outskirts of A-City. Nyan, Phoenix Man, Homeless Emperor, and other executives are all in position, ready to respond to your summons at any time."
"Have them continue to stand by." Allen commanded, "Tell Hellfire Flame and Gale Wind that after the next attack signal is given, you will launch a frontal assault, at all costs, to attract the attention of all S-Class Heroes."
"Understood."
Allen closed his eyes, his perception expanding once more. Although the God's fluctuation had disappeared, that fleeting glimpse of its trace was enough for him to confirm its existence and general nature. What he needed to do now was to throw more violent fuel into this pot of water that was about to boil.
He needed a massive chaos, one powerful enough to shake the world and force the hidden God to reveal itself.
And the Hero Association Headquarters and those corrupt high-ranking officials were the best kindling.
Ten minutes later, Centipede Elder crawled out from the bottom of the recovery fluid. Although his injuries were not completely healed, he was fit for combat.
Allen opened his eyes, a cold light flashing in his crimson pupils.
"Begin," his voice echoed through the cavern.
At this moment, a rustling sound came from the shadows of the cavern.
Several clones of Black Sperm emerged from the cracks, converging into a vague humanoid shape.
"Lord Allen~ The shelters are in a mess~" Black Sperm said with a chuckle, "Those Heroes are running around, it's hilarious~"
"Well done." Allen nodded, "Now I need you to cooperate with Gouketsu and them. Allocate thirty percent of your forces to create a disturbance around the Headquarters. Remember, it's just harassment, don't engage in a direct fight."
"Understood~ I'm best at scaring people~"
Allen turned to Gouketsu: "You lead the main force in a feint attack at the Headquarters' main gate. Centipede Elder will cooperate from underground, but don't actually breach the defense line. What I want is a show of force, not substantive destruction."
Gouketsu clenched his massive fists: "I will let the Association see what real pressure is."
"Remember," Allen emphasized, "Once Tornado or a certain bald man makes a move, retreat immediately. Your mission is to tie them down, not to fight to the death."
With the arrangements complete, Allen's figure slowly merged into the shadows. He needed to move to the next location, the best observation point near the Association Headquarters.
At the same time, at the Hero Association Headquarters, Sitch was listening to reports from various departments.
"The disturbance at the Third Shelter has been quelled, and all of Black Sperm's clones have retreated."
"The Seventh Shelter is in the same situation; the opponent seems to have only caused panic."
"The Central Medical Station has resumed normal operations."
Sitch frowned in thought: "What exactly does Allen want? This harassment tactic is meaningless."
Bang stroked his beard, his eyes grave: "That child never does anything meaningless. These harassments might be probing our defensive weaknesses, or they might have some other purpose."
Even now, Bang was unclear about what Allen was thinking. If it was just to eliminate the Association's high-ranking officials, Allen could have personally led the team, and he and Tornado could have directly defected.
But now, Allen had not shown himself, only allowing the Monster Association to attack. Now, he was also unclear about what Little Lin wanted to do.
"I think he's preparing for a real attack." Drive Knight interjected, his electronic eyes flashing, "High energy readings are being detected fifty kilometers ahead, gathering. Suspected energy signatures of Gouketsu and Centipede Elder."
Tornado floated in the air, her green eyes filled with irritation: "Then let's just go and fight them directly! It's better than just waiting here!"
"Calm down, Tornado." Bang shook his head, "This could very well be a trap. Allen knows all our combat habits."
Just then, the alarm sounded again.
"Large Monster energy signatures detected approaching Headquarters! Direction: Main Gate!"
"Large-scale tremors simultaneously detected underground! Matching signature: Centipede Elder!"
Sitch suddenly stood up: "All units enter Level One combat readiness! S-Class Heroes proceed to the main gate for defense!"
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