Ray boarded the hovercraft and steered it back.After cruising for a while, he sensed something was off.It was too quiet… So quiet that it felt as if he were the only one in the cabin.He glanced at Cassandra and saw the usually sharp policewoman sitting there in a daze, as if she had lost her soul. He had been annoyed at failing to kill Channing, but the sight made him grin. Waving a hand in front of her face, he teased, "What's wrong, Cassandra?"Cassandra snapped out of it at last and let out a long breath. "I thought I already understood you—how strong you were. Today, I realized I was wrong."Ray wasn't just strong. He was terrifying.By himself, in barely two exchanges, he had wiped out several hundred people from the opposing party. Only five had escaped.Who would believe that if she told it?Ray deliberately let out a light "Oh?" and laughed. "Just how strong I am—shouldn't you have known that long ago, Cassandra?"Still shaken, she didn't catch the innuendo in his t

Beyond the perimeter wall stood rows of massive gas storage tanks—enormous structures as tall as ten-story buildings, with astonishing circumferences. They resembled giant grain silos. Scattered among them were a few isolated buildings: employee dormitories and office blocks.Yet, the entire area felt deserted. Not a single person was in sight.Was it simply too cold, so everyone had gone indoors?No.If Ray were in charge here, he'd station guards no matter how cold it got—post sentries at elevated points to keep watch, even if it meant rotating shifts more frequently.After all, this gas complex was a gold mine—but it was also a powder keg.Weren't they afraid some fire-type ability user might come along, ignite the tanks, and turn this place into hell on earth?In fact, they wouldn't even need a fire-type ability user. A normal person carrying an RPG could fire a single shot into a tank, and the entire place would instantly become a sea of flames, explosions chaining one afte

Faced with Guillermo's rebuke, Channing could only smile awkwardly and dared not argue.He had come to seek Guillermo's cooperation. And though it was called "cooperation," the truth was that he now stood alone—no subordinates, no resources. Even if Guillermo agreed, could the two of them really be equals? Of course not.That was why Guillermo could speak at length, while Channing could only listen obediently.Times had changed.The thought made him hate Ray all the more.If not for Ray, he would still be one of the five major bosses of Senna City—wanting for nothing: food, women, followers.And now?Damn it!Channing clenched his teeth, hatred burning in his chest."But are we really just going to let him go?" he said unwillingly. "Don't forget—he's got over 300 million worth of supplies! At today's value, that stockpile could be piled into mountains, enough for us to enjoy for hundreds of lifetimes!"Guillermo snorted. "Don't we already know where he lives?""He spent 8

Ray raised a finger and pointed at Leah."Bang."He even mimicked the sound of a gunshot. At once, a stream of bullets tore through the air toward her.Ever since he had obtained sonic-speed stones and sonic-speed steel rods, ordinary bullets had become meaningless to him. He could now even shape bullets with his bare hands.The bullets struck Leah's body, shredding her clothes, but when they hit her skin, they failed to penetrate it at all.From her face, neck, and hands, it was obvious that her skin had completely turned the color of brass."So… your ability is turning into brass?" Ray muttered."More or less." Leah heard him. She opened her mouth, and even her tongue and teeth were brass-colored. "My ability is simple—I turn my body into brass, and I gain terrifying strength and speed! Give it up. Your attacks are completely useless against me!"Her tone was arrogant, dripping with contempt.Both were ability users. Setting aside differences in attributes, even with the sam

Why couldn't spatial perception hear?Spoken words still existed within this space, didn't they?Was it because he had activated it the wrong way?Ray couldn't help wondering.Nearby the villa, the group of eleven was quietly conferring."Jimmy, listen. Is the target inside?" one of them asked.Jimmy nodded and cupped a hand to his ear.His ability enhanced his hearing. It had no offensive power at all, but it was an excellent support skill."Yes. Only one person," Jimmy said.Only one?"Man or woman? Is it Ray?" the same man asked again. He and Jimmy were the only two ability users in the group.Jimmy rolled his eyes. "First, I can only hear. Do you think hearing lets me tell whether it's a man or a woman? Second, I've never even seen Ray. Even if I could hear what someone looks like, how would I know it's him?"The other ability user was left speechless."It's probably that guy," he said. "Forget it. Our orders are to blow this place up. Let's go plant the explosives."