Preparing to Strike!
5: Chapter 5: Monster Attack!
Preparing to Strike!
The air seemed to freeze at this moment.
That awkward atmosphere was more uncomfortable than being constipated for a week.
Sage felt his scalp tingling.
On one side was the ceiling of this world’s combat power, the bald Devil King who could part the Earth’s hair with a single punch.
On the other side was the hot-tempered, tsundere Tatsumaki, who would twist people into pretzels at the drop of a hat.
If these two ancestors actually started fighting in his dilapidated studio…
Never mind this building.
The entire street would probably be turned into historical dust.
Sage quickly stepped forward to smooth things over.
His Face wore a professional fake smile reserved for business, and with a flash of his body, he naturally stood between the two.
“Misunderstanding, it’s all a misunderstanding.” As Sage spoke, he discreetly shot a look at Tatsumaki.
The meaning was clear: Wifey, give me some Face.
This is my client; I’m making money here.
Tatsumaki gave a cold snort.
Her eyes, glowing with green light, sized Saitama up and down.
They lingered for two seconds on that incredibly tacky ‘Oppai’ hoodie.
The disgust in her eyes was practically overflowing.
“A guy with such a blank Face would only play those boring games you make.” Tatsumaki crossed her arms, her body slowly floating up until her toes were a few centimeters off the ground.
This was the precursor to her departure.
“Sage, I have things to do.
I don’t have the patience to watch you play house here.” “Remember to crawl back and cook dinner tonight.” After saying that, She didn’t wait for Sage to reply.
With a *whoosh*, That petite figure transformed into a green stream of light, flying straight out through the hole the fat landlord had been thrown through earlier.
She didn’t even bother using the door.
Sage looked at the large hole that was still shedding dust, and the corners of his mouth couldn’t help but twitch.
This spendthrift woman.
Does she think fixing the door is free?
But at least he had managed to send this great Buddha on her way.
Sage breathed a long sigh of relief and turned to look at Saitama.
The bald powerhouse was completely unaffected by the previous interlude.
He still maintained that dead-fish-eye expression, his hand tightly clutching that crumpled piece of paper.
As if it were a ticket to paradise.
“Um…
that kid flew away.” Saitama scratched the back of his smooth head, his tone as flat as if he were discussing discounted eggs at the supermarket.
“An esper?
That’s really convenient, not having to walk.” Sage gave a dry laugh.
Big brother, that’s the S-Class Rank 2, Tatsumaki!
In your mouth, it becomes ‘convenient not having to walk’?
But then again, it made sense.
In the Face of absolute power, all fancy tricks were just passing clouds.
“Ahem, so, customer, you’re here to buy the sequel to ‘Doki Doki Sisters’, right?” Sage quickly changed the subject.
He walked over to the pile of clutter he hadn’t had time to organize.
Relying on the memories of his original self, he dug out a dust-covered disc case from under a stack of discarded manuscripts.
This was a fan-made sequel his original self had poured his heart and soul into.
Although the graphics were average, the plot was quite…
explosive.
It definitely suited this bald powerhouse’s taste.
Sage took a rag and wiped the disc case until it was shiny.
Then he handed it to Saitama with both hands.
“Here, this is the goods you wanted.” “A city-wide exclusive, a limited edition collectible.” Saitama took the disc.
Those dull dead-fish eyes actually sparkled with a strange light when he saw the 2D anime girl on the cover.
It was the light of an otaku seeing his favorite figurine.
“Oh oh!
This is it!” Saitama’s voice jumped an octave.
“Thank you so much!
I checked several shops, and the owners all said no one sells such niche games anymore.” “How much is it?” As Saitama spoke, he began to pull out a very flat-looking coin purse.
He fumbled around inside, Counting a few coins.
Watching this, Sage felt a wave of pity.
Who would have thought?
This man with god-like power was so poor he had to count coins just to buy a game.
There really was no justice in this world.
“No need.” Sage waved his hand and gave a sincere smile.
“I originally made this game for myself.
Since I’ve found a kindred spirit, I’ll give it to you.” “Really?!” Saitama looked up sharply.
A look of pleasant surprise appeared on that simple, sketch-like Face.
“Boss, you’re a really good person!” “Great, the money I saved can be used to buy discounted beef at the supermarket next door!” Sage: “…” So in your heart, my game is only worth a box of discounted beef?
But Sage didn’t care.
Being able to use a worthless game to gain a boost in Saitama’s favorability…
This deal was an absolute steal.
“By the way, Boss, since you make games, remember to recommend anything fun to me in the future.” Saitama carefully tucked the disc into his shirt.
Then he pulled a crumpled business card from his pocket.
A string of phone numbers was written on it in crooked handwriting.
“This is my number.
My name is Saitama.
I’m a…
hero for fun.” Sage took the card.
His hands were slightly trembling.
This was Saitama’s personal number!
With this, if he encountered any Monster he couldn’t handle in the future, he could just make a call.
Wouldn’t he be able to walk tall everywhere?
“No problem, Mr.
Saitama.” Sage solemnly put the card away.
“My name is Sage.
Come by often.” After seeing Saitama off, Sage sat back down in his somewhat wobbly computer chair.
Looking at the empty studio, He calculated his next plans in his head.
Although he had the Glint-Glint Fruit and a powerful connection like Saitama, One still needed to be strong oneself.
Moreover, money was a big issue.
He couldn’t just live off Tatsumaki forever, could he?
Though that free ride was indeed quite nice.
Sage turned on the computer.
Looking at the messy code on the screen, Masterpieces that were global hits in his previous life surfaced in his mind.
“Genshin Impact”, “Black Myth”, “Elden Ring”…
In this world where entertainment was extremely scarce, Taking any one of them out would be a dimensional strike.
Just as Sage was immersed in his grand plan to make money, “Wooo—wooo—wooo!!!” An ear-piercing siren suddenly exploded outside the window.
The sound was extremely sharp, As if it were trying to pierce one’s eardrums.
Immediately after, The panicked voice of an announcer came over the street’s loudspeakers.
“Emergency alert!
Emergency alert!” “An unidentified giant creature has appeared in the center of City A!” “Disaster level is being assessed!
Currently designated as Demon Level!” “All citizens, please head to the shelters immediately!
Repeat!
Please head to the shelters immediately!” Sage stood up abruptly.
He walked to the window.
The street outside was already in a state of chaos.
The crowd was like startled ants, frantically surging toward the shelters.
The sound of car horns, children’s crying, and adults’ screaming were all mixed together.
In the distant sky, A thick column of black smoke rose into the air.
Flames could faintly be seen flickering.
An extremely oppressive and evil aura could be clearly felt by Sage, even from this far away.
“This aura…” Sage narrowed his eyes.
The Glint-Glint Fruit power within him began to operate automatically.
His eyes instantly turned pure gold.
His vision pierced through the obstruction of countless buildings, Locking directly onto the source of the disaster.
It was a purple-colored Monster.
Two antennae grew from its head.
It was burly, with knotted muscles.
Currently, it was floating in mid-air, condensing terrifying energy balls in its hands.
Every time it threw a ball, a building would be blown to dust.
That was…
Vaccine Man!
The first Dragon-level Monster to appear in the original work!
He claimed to be the Incarnation of the Earth’s will, here to wipe out the bacteria known as humanity.
“Ding!” The System’s notification sounded at the right time.
[Triggered Random Mission: Showing One’s Talent!] [Mission Description: Vaccine Man is wreaking havoc.
Host, please go to the scene and participate in repelling the Monster.] [Mission Reward: Observation Haki (Elementary)!] The corners of Sage’s mouth curled up slightly.
Work has arrived.
Although according to the original plot, this guy would eventually be killed in one punch by Saitama, Since the System had issued a mission, And he had just obtained the Glint-Glint Fruit and was worried about having nowhere to test it out, Wasn’t this a ready-made punching bag?
“Perfect.
Let me see if this so-called Dragon-level Monster can block a kick at the speed of light.” Sage pushed open the window.
His entire being instantly transformed into countless golden light particles.
Whoosh!
A streak of golden light soared into the sky, Vanishing into the horizon in an instant.