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Chapter 211: Night City's Hero Name
Chapter 211: Night City's Hero Name
The fact that Hell Blizzard had been clinging to the top spot in the B-Class Hero rankings all this time was a clear indication of her strong sense of pride.
Even if it was just for show, Hell Blizzard didn't want to give others the impression that she was struggling. Especially when those rumors reached her older sister's ears, she would inevitably face another lecture from her.
Regarding this behavior, which Night God considered to be a matter of saving face at the expense of suffering, Hell Blizzard seemed to revel in it. As a result, while the Blizzard Team appeared glamorous on the surface, their finances were always in the red.
When Hell Blizzard led Night City and Eyelash into their base, over a dozen men and women in black suits were already gathered there, all of whom were members of the Blizzard Team.
"The reason I've gathered everyone here is not only to inform you that I've been promoted to the 5th rank of A-Class Heroes but also to introduce a new member to you.
His name is Night City, ranked 101st among B-Class Heroes, and his hero name is 'One-handed Dumbbell.' I hope you all..."
Night City: (_!!!
"Wait, wait, although I did agree to join the Blizzard Team, as the leader, you don't have the authority to give me a hero name at will.
What the hell is this 'One-handed Dumbbell' nonsense? This hero name sounds completely unprofessional, and it's obviously a third-rate cannon fodder character!"
As Hell Blizzard introduced Night City to the other members of the Blizzard Team, Night City, who had been expressionless upon hearing this strange nickname, suddenly couldn't hold back his surprise and quickly called for a halt.
Jokingly, Baldy's hero name, 'Cloaked Baldy,' was already hilarious enough, and the level of mockery was off the charts. If he were to have a hero name like 'One-handed Dumbbell,' how could he possibly show his face in public again? Hero names couldn't be taken lightly; if the Hero Association took it seriously and registered it officially, it would be difficult to change later on.
"So, you didn't come up with this hero name yourself?
I'm curious as to why you would give yourself such a hero name. Now it seems like the Hero Association must have decided on it for you."
Heroes of the Hero Association usually had an additional hero name because being a hero had become a profession, and many people idolized heroes.
These hero names were like stage names, making it easier for fans to follow and recognize their favorite heroes.
Hero names were typically related to the hero's abilities or characteristics.
Hell Blizzard had been puzzled by Night City's hero name ever since she witnessed his exceptional skills in both martial arts and swordsmanship. She couldn't understand why he would choose a peculiar name like 'One-handed Dumbbell.'
Previously, she had assumed it was Night City's peculiar preference, but from his reaction, it was clear that the situation was different from what she had imagined.
"If I had come up with such a crappy name, I'd have to be drunk out of my mind.
Those idiots at the Hero Association, if they can't think of a decent name, they shouldn't just randomly assign one. Why not call it 'Old Two Lifting the Barbell'? That would be even more badass!"
Night City could roughly guess the reason behind his hero name.
It was because Night City had too few combat records, and the Hero Association was unaware of his fighting style and abilities. Therefore, they based his hero name on his performance during the physical fitness assessment.
"Well, you don't have much fame yet, so even if your hero name is a bit odd, not many people will know about it.
As long as you engage in enough hero missions and showcase your abilities, you can apply to the Hero Association to change your hero name.
Upon hearing what Blizzard said, Yecheng's face filled with disbelief. If he remembered correctly, Baldy's hero name, 'Baldy Cape', had been a long-standing protest, yet it stuck with him throughout the entire series.
Nevertheless, hope was better than nothing. Yecheng had to find a way to change his hero name before Baldy found out, or he'd lose the right to mock Baldy's ridiculous moniker.
"Team Leader Blizzard, the introductions are almost done. Can we start the hero mission now? I don't want to bear this ridiculous hero name for another second!" Yecheng urged.
Blizzard was momentarily stunned by Yecheng's words, her lips curling upwards slightly.
She had initially worried that, given Yecheng's personality, he might join the Blizzard Team only to slack off.
But now, it seemed she had overthought it. From another perspective, although Yecheng's hero name was a bit laughable, it was a good thing for her, wasn't it?
Soon, Yecheng joined the Blizzard Team, and his first hero mission commenced.
As a team operation, the Hero Association assigned three Monstrosities as targets for the Blizzard Team.
They were the Tiger-class Seaweed Monster, the Tiger-class Peak Lobster Monster, and the newly-arrived Ghost-class Hazardous Squid Monster.
It was unclear if it was due to seasonal reasons, but Seafood-type Monstrosities had been appearing frequently, wreaking havoc in various parts of the city, keeping the Hero Association busy.
As the three targets were scattered across the city, defeating them one by one would be a race against time.
If the Monstrosities caused too much destruction, the team's evaluation would drop, even if they ultimately defeated the monsters.
After some deliberation, Blizzard decided to split her team into three groups.
She would personally lead a team against the strongest Ghost-class Squid Monster, while the Tiger-class Seaweed Monster would be handled by Eyelash and Mountain Ape.
The remaining Tiger-class Peak Lobster Monster would be tackled by another female member of the Blizzard Team, "Trisect Cane Lilly," accompanied by the newbie Yecheng and several supporting heroes.
Usually, the Blizzard Team members wouldn't question Blizzard's orders, but this time, her arrangement raised doubts among them.
"Team Leader Blizzard, this arrangement seems rather inappropriate. I understand that we're tasked with the strongest Ghost-class monster, but shouldn't Eyelash and Mountain Ape handle the Tiger-class Peak Lobster Monster?
Lilly is capable, but with the remaining members, she's going up against a Lobster Monster stronger than the Seaweed Monster, and one of them just became a hero not long ago. Isn't this sending them into danger?"
The one questioning Blizzard's plan was the 21st-ranked B-Class hero, Glasses, who was assigned to Blizzard's team and served as the team's intelligence.
His questioning was understandable, as Lilly's team was not only the smallest but also the weakest among the three squads.
Taking on the Tiger-class Peak Lobster Monster would be challenging, let alone the weakest Seaweed Monster!
(End of Chapter)
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