Recognized Hero

Chapter 14: Ancient King's Miserable Demise

Because of recent events and the rise of the Monster Association, the Hero Association was in a state of panic. Monster activities rose after the aftermath of their top hero, Tatsumaki, fought with a Dragon Level Threat monster not that long ago. She was sent on a mission by the HA, tasked with defeating a being of monstrous size. Its lizard-like body, tail larger than any city, and body as big as a mountain. Luckily, the being was not near any large city. It was spotted in a large desolated area somewhere undisclosed. The association refused to disclose the location to their hero and insisted on transporting her by plane.

A day before the sister's dinner, Tatsumaki received orders to eliminate this being. Although unwillingly, she accepted their requested mode of transportation. She busied herself on her phone while she waited for their arrival. Tatsumaki chatted with her little sister, Fubuki. Whom she dearly treasured, and her last family member. She often bugged her about many things, though. Fubuki's body type and height sparked envy in the esper's mind. She has stopped growing well past the body of a fourteen-year-old.

The alarm blared, and the access door of the aircraft opened, revealing heights well within thousands of meters high. Tatsumaki pocketed her phone and secured it. The phone's model was old, but her little sister gave it as a birthday present from the past. She heard the pilot's signal, and without hesitation, she jumped out of the back.

A storm was brewing, the wind turbulent and the clouds hazy. A lightning bolt occasionally struck near her; as if wanting to embrace her. Nothing affected her, though. Her bright green glow that covered her whole body protected her from the elements of nature. Tatsumaki was hooded, hiding her physical appearance. Though unknown to her, she didn't bother asking them about it.

She landed on the ground with a thunderous thud. Rocks scattered and dust bonded with the wind. The storm had ceased a few seconds ago, and only the occasional sound of lightning would be heard. The aircraft had long gone, its top speed reaching hundreds of kilometers. Though, she could still see it within her vision. She gave the plane a push and sent it flying back to HA.

Even a distance of hundreds of kilometers wouldn't be safe with the monster around. At this point, Tatsumaki finally looked up and stared at the behemoth. The fact that she was smaller than its pinky toe infuriated her; to the being of wanting to crush the monster into a speck smaller than dust.

"Aren't you a cute thing?" Its thunderous voice echoed through her ears. She had to cover them with a thin barrier for fear of getting ruptured. "Ugh! Can't you do that, you stupid monster?!" Tatsumaki abruptly turned her face up and bellowed. "Such voice is befitting of a king like me. Therefore—"

Ring!

Tatsumaki's phone rang, interrupting what the monster was about to say. "Wait for a bit before I turn you into minced meat! This is an important call." She answered the monster's bewildered face. Patiently, he waited for the little girl to finish her business. Such an act of patience was rare for the being, but this tiny human sparked a memory in his mind.

Flip!

"You done? Then, I, the Ancient King, have been reawakened after my three-hundred million-year slumber!" He grandly announced. "The surface shall be mine. All will bow before me!" Tatsumaki was unimpressed. She wore an unreadable expression and watched without interest.

"Hmph! Hundreds of other monsters said the same thing. Do you know what happened to them? I sent all of them to hell so they could rule that place instead!" She loudly exclaimed. She brought her hand into a fist, gesturing at the monster. She twisted and closed, yet none had an effect. "You fool, nothing can damage this body. Only a meteorite can truly harm me—" He heard the esper smirk.