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Chapter 200: So It Was You Who Prevented My Disqualification!
Chapter 200: So It Was You Who Prevented My Disqualification!
"Due to special circumstances, the testee was unable to complete the written portion of the assessment." Genos read aloud from the document, "However, given their exceptional physical fitness, the rich experience and skills displayed during the sparring battle with the first-ranked B-Class Hero, Hell Frost, and the recommendation from a Special Individual, the final evaluation is B-Class Hero."
As Genos recited the evaluation, both Yecheng and Saitama fell silent.
Even Baldhead had nothing to say. In the sparring battle with the B-Class Hero, he could have showcased his abilities.
Unfortunately, constantly worried about accidentally killing his opponent, he never got a chance to demonstrate his full strength. He even inexplicably stepped out of bounds, so his performance in the battle was indeed underwhelming.
As for Yecheng, although he intentionally lost to Hell Frost, the skills and combat experience he displayed during the fight were enough to reveal his true strength.
"Damn it! I knew I shouldn't have shown off. I should've just admitted defeat from the start. What the hell is this now?"
The three from Yecheng expressed extreme dissatisfaction with the Hero Association's assessment.
Genos was unhappy, not for himself, but because he believed the Hero Association's evaluation had greatly underestimated his two teachers.
Baldhead's discontent stemmed from the fact that he was the lowest-ranked among the three.
It was common knowledge that the salary and bonuses of Hero Association heroes were directly linked to their hero rankings.
As for Yecheng, his dissatisfaction was purely because he had no desire to be a hero. He had hoped to be disqualified, but now he was inexplicably ranked as a B-Class Hero.
Coincidentally, or so it seemed, although Yecheng, Baldhead, and Genos had different hero rankings—S-Class, B-Class, and C-Class, respectively—they all shared one thing: they were the last in their respective classes.
Although it might have been a mere coincidence, Yecheng couldn't shake the feeling that it was the world's consciousness showing its malicious intent.
On their way home, Yecheng appeared visibly upset. Baldhead, upon learning that his C-Class ranking could be improved through continuous hero missions, began to feel motivated again.
Yecheng, on the other hand, remained unhappy, even though he was a B-Class Hero.
The Hero Association had another rule: heroes could improve their rankings by defeating monsters and completing missions.
C-Class Heroes who remained inactive for an extended period would see their rankings drop, eventually losing their professional hero status.
Yecheng was unhappy because even if he were a C-Class Hero like Baldhead, he could simply stay at home, collect a salary for a few months, refuse any missions from the Hero Association, and soon be dismissed.
This way, he could achieve his goal and get a good deal without lifting a finger.
However, the problem now was that he was a B-Class Hero, and even the last-ranked B-Class Heroes wouldn't face the same consequences as inactive C-Class Heroes.
"What hero rankings did you three receive?"
On their way home, a luxurious black car quickly caught up with them and blocked their path.
As the car door opened, a pair of long legs, nearly one meter and twenty centimeters, emerged...
Needless to say, the visitor was none other than Hell Frost, the first-ranked B-Class Hero, adorned with a white fox fur draped over her shoulders and a pearl necklace around her neck.
Hell Frost's primary objective in blocking Yecheng and the others was Yecheng himself. She had learned through channels that Yecheng was eventually employed as a professional hero by the Hero Association, so her purpose this time was to recruit Yecheng into the Blizzard Team.
During their previous sparring battle, Yecheng displayed immense potential, which Hell Frost recognized. Although she was the top B-Rank hero, her strength was comparable to the top-ranked A-Rank heroes.
If Yecheng could defeat her, it meant that his strength surpassed hers, and he might even surpass Sweetheart Mask, the guardian of the S-Rank, in the future! For such talent, Hell Frost felt she must seize the opportunity to recruit Yecheng into the Blizzard Team, nurturing a bond before he rose to prominence, potentially becoming a key member of the team.
"Yecheng, she seems to be the woman you sparred with before. So, you really know her," Genos and Saitama recognized Hell Frost as she appeared before them and spoke, glancing at Yecheng.
"No, this is the first time I've seen her..." Yecheng replied.
If it were about the manga character, Hell Frost, Yecheng had read many, especially the "Seitan" series, which was unparalleled in its art style.
However, this was the first time he had seen her in person... Well, this should be their second meeting.
"You're Yecheng, right? It seems you've achieved your dream of becoming a professional hero," Hell Frost said. "Aren't you curious why you weren't eliminated despite scoring zero on the written exam? Why did you become a hero?"
Hell Frost's intention in approaching Yecheng was to invite him to join the Blizzard Team as a favor.
However, to her surprise, when she mentioned this, Yecheng, instead of showing gratitude or joy, glared at her with intense anger.
"So, you're the so-called Special Individual who saved me from elimination! You're the one who pulled me back from the brink!" Yecheng exclaimed, his face inches away from Hell Frost's.
Hell Frost's confident demeanor instantly vanished, and her usual queenly aura dissipated. She felt pressured, her body pressed against the car, as she recalled Yecheng's formidable strength.
She expected Yecheng to be grateful and moved to tears by her help, but instead, he seemed furious.
Recalling Yecheng's display of strength during their battle, Hell Frost realized something. Initially, she thought Yecheng had conceded because of her, but his words revealed that he had intended to lose from the start.
Combining this with Yecheng's zero score on the written exam and his absurd excuse of not knowing how to read, Hell Frost understood that Yecheng's goal from the beginning was to be eliminated by the Hero Association.
(End of Chapter)
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