"Sorry but not sorry."
"But do you know that some of you are quite brainless?"
Looking at the twelve figures in front of him, either as holograms or in the flesh,
Ethan spoke words he had always wanted to tell this group of people.
Especially after reading the final Chapters of the book.
These are words that have long since been buried in his words.
Taking another glance at all of them, he continued to speak.
"Firstly, don’t think I can’t tell what some of you think."
"You’re probably confident in your own strength or believe that only by becoming stronger can you protect yourself."
"You probably think that with your strength, even if the danger Cresent Moon said exists."
"But very few things can actually harm you, so you think you’re safe."
"However, if you’re actually thinking like that, then you are indeed brainless."
As Ethan spoke, everyone became focused as, even though Cresent Moon had taken the lead in the earlier discussion,
Imperion was the actual leader of the group.
Given that, Ethan decided to use this opportunity to re-establish his prestige before anyone began to suspect.
"Just think of it, a minority of you here wouldn’t even be able to touch me if we went all out in a fight."
"In such a situation, even I, with such strength, am joining the investigation squad."
"Or do you think you all are stronger than me?"
With each word he spoke, the aura from his imperial body surged, making the very air heavy.
Even the non-physically inclined heroes like Tempest frowned their brows as they felt a weight being pressed against their shoulders.
However, this was not enough to stop Ethan. Now that he had started, he had to make sure to leave a mark on everyone’s mind.
To eliminate any future seeds of doubt.
"Also, I know some of you are working for the Federation."
"And don’t rush to deny it, I’m not going to call any of you out."
"And don’t worry, I won’t expose you yet."
"But let me remind you, that even if you allied with the whole world."
"Once you do something that actually harms the interest of us here in Elisyum, then I will personally end you myself."
Boom!
Punching the air slightly, he created a sonic boom, showcasing his strength to those around him.
Every time Ethan remembered how in the original novel, some of the heroes here had sided with Arthur and the Federation to take him down after he was labeled a villain,
Ethan had more than once thought about directly eliminating them once he had enough strength.
However, after thinking about it, just like he decided to spare the young Arthur,
He decided to spare these people.
At least with the ability fusion and plunder of his, and his knowledge of the future, he was sure he would become much stronger than them.
Rather than eliminate them, he would rather take his time and forcefully subdue them to help with his later plans.
And dealing with those mysterious figures in the diary.
"Wait a minute, Imperion, what the hell are you saying?"
"Traitors? Do you know what that means? Although we don’t get along all that well, but for someone to support the Federation."
"Those group of old men trying to take away our place in today’s society."
"What do they have to gain by doing that?" asked Cresent Moon.
However, behind his mask, it made it hard to tell if he was truly shocked or if this was all an act.
As with someone like him, one could never be too careful with him.
And Ethan, already in the mood, calling everyone out, could not miss this opportunity.
"Hey, Cresent Moon, don’t pretend to be confused, I’m sure you knew the traitors before me."
"Perhaps you just wanted them to act first before striking? Should I say, as expected of the world’s greatest detective."
"Haha~"
Giving a light chuckle, his eyes narrowed, releasing a dangerous light.
"Don’t think I don’t know all these years, you’ve been collecting data on me trying to find my weakness."
"It’s like I couldn’t stop you, in fact, I actively let you do that."
"Do you know why?" he asked, not giving Cresent Moon a chance to reply.
"Because true strength fears no man!"
"Anybody I have surpassed is destined to always be behind me."
"I was hailed the strongest in the past."
"I am called the strongest now in the present."
"And I will be called the strongest in the future!"
Boom!
As he said these words, Ethan seemed to not only be talking to Cresent Moon, but also himself.
In this life, he would do what he couldn’t in his former life.
Step away from mediocrity, and remain at the top.
Just as he was lost in thought, a loud laugh resounded through the room.
Along with the temperature in the room rapidly raising.
"HAHAHAHA!"
"Well said!"
"That’s exactly why you’re still my rival!"
"True strength fears no man?"
"I couldn’t have thought of a better set of words myself!"
Laughing with joy, Solaris felt happy!
This was the man he wanted to surpass!
This was the person who stopped him from being the number one hero.
This was the person that stopped the sun from being the brightest star in the sky!
Looking at Ethan, he suddenly didn’t want to be outdone.
"However, rival! Don’t be so quick to say you won’t be surprised!"
"Very soon! You won’t be the only hero at level 5!"
Saying this, Solaris unreservedly released his aura.
An aura so hot and heavy that it made all the other heroes want to bow.
Unlike what Ethan had done with his imperial body, Solaris was someone who could use a hundred percent of his strength, so his aura was much higher.
Fortunately, regardless of if he wasn’t at full potential, Imperion’s body was a legitimate level 5 body, much more so now that he had the imperial body under his belt.
So Solaris’ aura release had no effect on him.
However, despite that, Ethan was still shocked.
’What the hell is going on? In the original novel only Imperion broke through level 5, how is he so strong?’
’Judging from this aura, he should be able to break through any moment from now.’
’When that happens, won’t he notice I’m a fraud?’
Thinking of this, Ethan realised he was in big trouble.