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Chapter 171: Genos: I didn't expect Master to value me so much!
Chapter 171: Genos: I didn't expect Master to value me so much!
"You're well aware of this too, right? This time, as we venture into the underground research lab of Evolution House, we'll undoubtedly encounter numerous Evolution House monstrosities.
If you stay with us, do you think you'll have a chance to fight?"
"Splitting up not only allows us to search more efficiently, but it's also a great opportunity for you to train. I hope you understand our intentions."
Upon hearing Yecheng's words, the bald man beside him fell silent. He realized that Yecheng had an incredibly persuasive tongue, capable of turning black into white.
The real reason they decided to separate from Genos was their concern about being mistaken for accomplices by the Evolution House authorities, which could result in not only failing to obtain compensation but also being extorted.
But now, as Yecheng explained it, it became a thoughtful decision to give Genos a chance to train...
"I see! If I stay with both of you, there's indeed little room for me to take action.
Moreover, an overly safe environment won't allow me to grow. Only by putting myself in peril can I continuously surpass my limits. Is that what you meant, Yecheng?"
Genos, now understanding, wore an expression of gratitude. He took out a small notebook he carried and quickly jotted down everything Yecheng had just said.
Yecheng: "(¯¯) Well, that's roughly what I meant..."
Regarding Genos' imaginative abilities, Yecheng felt no need to comment further. However, with Genos' skill, they could sometimes make their tasks easier.
After Genos accepted Yecheng's suggestion and opted for solo action, Yecheng glanced at the bald man beside him and eventually spoke, "Let's split up too?"
"Why? Genos is the one who destroyed their building. I didn't do anything."
To be fair, the bald man didn't mind splitting up either, and he had even considered suggesting it moments ago.
But after witnessing Yecheng's shamelessness and exceptional eloquence, Saitama felt that sticking with Yecheng might increase their chances of obtaining more compensation.
"Because I think you, Baldy, will cause trouble! Anyway, let's go our separate ways and meet up later."
Without giving Saitama much time to react, Yecheng swiftly entered the underground research lab.
On the other side, in the control room's center, Dr. Kinose watched the footage from various corridor surveillance systems and listened to Armored Gorilla's verbal report. He adjusted his glasses and observed the split-up actions of Yecheng and the other two on the screen.
"Based on your previous understanding, who among the three of them is the strongest?"
Dr. Kinose bore a striking resemblance to Sakamoto, a well-known figure from a neighboring film set. He appeared to be in his late twenties or early thirties, but in reality, he was over seventy years old.
The only reason he looked so youthful was his successful use of artificial evolution technology to achieve rejuvenation.
Dr. Kinose was undoubtedly a true genius. In his youth, he had realized that humans, as a species, possessed a divine design—a certain "limiter," as it were, or an inner limiter.
To break free from this limitation, Dr. Kinose had dedicated his life to researching ways to transcend biological boundaries, which led to the establishment of 'Evolution House.'
Among the three intruders in Evolution House, Dr. Kinose was most intrigued by Yecheng and Saitama.
As for Genos, he took only a glance before losing interest.
This wasn't just a matter of strength; Dr. Kinose could see that Genos's power was based on his own physical modifications.
On the other hand, the power that Yecheng and Saitama displayed was rooted in their inherent human capabilities.
Due to his extraordinary intelligence from a young age, Dr. Kinose always viewed ordinary people as stupid and slow, like pigs.
At the same time, he believed that even within the same species, there could be individual differences.
In any population, there would occasionally be one or two gifted individuals.
With a higher starting point and a greater potential ceiling, Dr. Kinose believed that such people were more likely to break through the "limits" set by the divine.
This was why, after learning that the Mosquito Woman had been defeated by Saitama and the others, Dr. Kinose instructed the Beast King to kidnap them for study.
"That white-haired man with the knife, he's the one who killed the Beast King. I think he's the strongest among the three.
But from their previous conversation, it seems the baldhead might be the strongest..."
To be honest, although Yecheng and Saitama lacked the dignity and integrity of true strong individuals, the Armored Gorilla felt that Yecheng was more like a true strong individual.
Leaving aside other aspects, whether it was his aura, appearance, or the feat of defeating the Beast King, Yecheng, aside from his despicable character, fit the definition of a strong individual.
As for the baldhead... his rough and unremarkable face, combined with his blank expression and lack of any discernible combat techniques, made it hard to imagine him being a strong individual.
"Their strength is not bad, and the base's defense mechanisms can't stop them.
It seems I need to arrange some more suitable opponents for them. This way, I can gauge their strength and collect useful data."
As the base of the Evolution House, it naturally had various defense mechanisms and traps.
However, neither the machine gun fire nor the guard robots had much effect on Yecheng and the others.
Watching the trio advance steadily on the screen, Dr. Kinose began to arrange opponents for them.
Genos, meanwhile, was using his computer to scan the surrounding traps and analyze the structure of the underground research lab, looking for the fastest route to the center.
Compared to Yecheng and Saitama's relaxed attitudes, Genos was quite serious.
He felt that this was a test left by his two teachers, and although he didn't think he could reach the center before them, he wanted to impress them with his full 120% effort!
Just as Genos used his "Machine Gun Punch" to deal with the small drone that was firing bullets from above, a flying kick suddenly came from the side, sending him flying several meters.
Using the propulsion device in his boots to spray a flame jet to cushion his fall, he stopped his backward flight and discovered that the person who had ambushed him was a pale-skinned man.
From the man's pale skin, it was clear that he was not an ordinary human but a monstrosity from the Evolution House.
The cautious Genos used his energy detector to scan the man and found that his energy reaction was not particularly strong.
While he might be stronger than the previous Mercury Mantid and other monstrosities, he was nowhere near the level of the Armored Gorilla or the Beast King.
(End of Chapter)
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