Chapter 956

"Bakuzan is only in his early forties this year, I'm 28, you mean he had me at 12?"

Tatsumaki hmphed and kicked Broly.

"I didn't know, okay? Before, seeing how concerned he seemed about you, I thought he might be a relative or elder of yours."

"Couldn't he be a lover?"

"Hmm————"

Broly pressed his lips together, a sound emerging from his nasal cavity, just like he was holding back a laugh and hmphed.

"No, what's with that expression, do you think I'm small so nobody would look twice at me?!"

As she said this, Tatsumaki ground her teeth a bit, her hair standing on end from psychic power, looking just like an explosive-haired green little cat.

"How could that be, Tatsumaki-nee, although you're small, you're very full of feminine charm."

Broly immediately denied it, answering with a straight face.

"Then what was that reaction of yours just now?"

Tatsumaki was soothed a little, but pursued the question relentlessly.

"I just thought, the way you just lied with your eyes open looked very cute, I couldn't help it a little.

"What do you mean, which eye of yours saw me lie?"

Tatsumaki frowned.

"Tatsumaki-nee, although not every pure woman has a hymen, you do have one. You say you're Bakuzan's lover, but your various cute reactions when we first did it, those aren't the expressions of a woman who's experienced men————"

"Although I don't know why you just answered my question with a slightly ambiguous leading tone, I can confirm I am your first man, and should also be your only man from now on."

Broly reached out to hold Tatsumaki's slender waist, pulled this Psychic Young Lady into his embrace, and leaned by her ear to say affirmatively.

"Broly, you brat, less narcissism. Since you can have multiple wives, why can't I have multiple husbands?"

Tatsumaki pushed at his approaching head, seemingly dissatisfied with his affirmative statement.

"Tatsumaki-nee, did I do something wrong, making you want to find someone else as a husband?"

Broly didn't retort forcefully, showing Tatsumaki a somewhat aggrieved expression.

And a tiger-backed bear-waisted Saiyan youth, yet showed the pitiful look of an abandoned dog about to suffer miserably, making Tatsumaki's liking-to-argue heart soften at once.

"Fine, I was just saying it casually. Those words about a lover just now were just to see if you'd get jealous."

Tatsumaki turned her face away to explain the reason, muttering a quiet sorry, voice very light, almost inaudible.

"So, Tatsumaki-nee, you still like me, right?"

"Mm.

""

"No other husbands in the future, guarantee only me as your husband, right?"

"You're so annoying, I already said it wasn't serious."

"That's really great~"

", Broly, you nuzzle over here fine, but why bite my body?"

Broly lifted Tatsumaki onto his face and inhaled deeply.

Looking at the action, it's simply just like when a person smells a cat, no difference at all.

"Tatsumaki-nee smells good."

A muffled voice came from in front of Tatsumaki's chest.

"Smelling is fine, but why are you biting too?"

"Fried egg tastes good."

Seksu took the towel Vivian handed over, wiped his face clean, and asked Fubuki opposite: "Chairman Adult, your sister is going to be eaten, you don't care?"

"Let her be eaten, she hasn't not been eaten by Broly before."

Fubuki shrugged, as if this kind of intimate interaction was commonplace in this home.

It's just that Sis is usually more conservative, never interacting with Broly like this in public space.

"About the New Hero Organization matter, any thoughts?"

"What thoughts can I have, nothing but following Broly forward.

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"Never thought of using this opportunity to stand above everyone?"

Seksu asked with a smile.

"What ideas do you have?"

Hearing this, Fubuki's expression turned serious, she leaned forward toward Seksu and asked.

"Grasp the new organization's highest management rights."

Seksu said softly.

"Specifically how, hmm, not the reckless kind, otherwise, even if you get the highest management rights, but the organization scatters not long after establishment, it's also a bamboo basket drawing water, all for nothing."

"Rest assured, I'm clear. The leader the new organization's management needs most is someone who can guarantee fairness to everyone.

As long as this point can be achieved, with our relationship with Broly, wanting to get the new organization's highest management rights is not difficult.

""

Seksu finished speaking, then saw Fubuki's expression change across from him, frowned and asked: "Chairman, what's with that expression?"

Fubuki coughed lightly, shook her head: "I just feel, your answer is a bit too by-the-book."

"What's wrong with by-the-book?"

"No problem, but I thought you'd give some not-by-the-book answer."

"For example?"

"Underhanded operations and such."

"Hah, Chairman, using schemes and tricks to win victory — that's what people without strength do. For those with strength, they only need to openly crush straight through."

"It's like cheating on an exam. The most brilliant way to cheat is actually to stuff all the knowledge into your own brain."

The matter of the New Hero Organization's founding wasn't meant to be hidden; the Hero Association received this news very quickly.

"Bang~"

McCoy slammed a fist onto the table.

"That guy Flashy Flash, how dare he found a new hero organization, preparing to challenge the Hero Association to a ring match?"

"Mr. McCoy, because of the matter where Miss Tatsumaki suffered negative public opinion attacks and the Association's side didn't take timely countermeasures, Mr. Broly is very dissatisfied."

"Hasn't the person already been dealt with? That doesn't count as an explanation. I see he's just stirring up trouble out of idleness!"

"Forget it, never mind Flashy Flash for now. What are the reactions of other heroes to this?"

To the side, a senior elderly executive of the Hero Association management waved his hand, stopping McCoy's continued display of anger, and asked the staff member who had come to report this matter.

"Other heroes, S-Class, those explicitly planning to leave the Hero Association are respectively: Tatsumaki, Bomb, Silver Fang, Atomic Samurai, King, Child Emperor, Black Light, Fless, and Cremation Maniac — nine people."

"Nineteen S-Class heroes, and only nine S-Class willing to stay? Although the situation is bad, it's still fortunate — it hasn't completely collapsed."

Another executive exhaled. S-Class heroes are the Hero Association's topmost strength; only half leaving is already a stroke of luck amid misfortune.

"Uh, this Director, you may have misunderstood. The remaining S-Class heroes merely haven't expressed a stance; it doesn't mean they're willing to stay.

Metal Knight even directly stated that as long as it's a profitable cooperation, he'll continue cooperating with the Association, but if Flashy Flash's new organization also wants to cooperate, then he'll also cooperate with the new organization."

"Clack————"

The teacup fell to the ground, shattering directly.

"Then what about heroes below S-Class?"

"A-Class Rank 1 Sweet Mask has already raised eight hundred million in social funding for the new organization's founding. Atomic Samurai's three disciples have explicitly stated they'll follow their master in leaving. Besides them, Spring Mustachio, Golden Ball, and other heroes also plan to leave.

As for B-Class heroes, 116 people total, among them one-fifth are Blizzard Group members, and Flashy Flash is the Blizzard Group's vice-leader.

Even lower, C-Class heroes, 395 people, now nearly half have received Blizzard Group invitations. Those accepting invitations likely exceed a hundred in number————"

"Is there no better news at all?"

"The remaining C-Class heroes who haven't received invitations stated that if the Association cancels the elimination system, they're willing to stay in the Hero Association."

The conference room instantly fell into dead silence. The C-Class hero elimination system existed precisely to prevent C-Class heroes from slacking off and collecting benefits.

In other words, capable heroes mostly wouldn't care about this elimination system; only those with no real ability who still want to be heroes would feel pressure.

"This counts as good news?"

"But only this piece of news counts as good."

"Damn it, didn't you try to stop heroes from leaving our Association?"

"Is there a possibility that we're currently discussing how to solve this very thing?"

"Is there a possibility that we are currently discussing how to solve this matter?"

"I propose we can raise the treatment of heroes at all ranks."

"Where does the money come from? This part of the funding gap — which department will make it up?"

"I think it's best for the Editorial Department to fill this gap. They have money, and some heroes wanting to leave the Association is also related to them selling the Hero Manual containing specific hero intelligence to the public."

"Bullshit! We sell the Hero Manual to boost heroes' fame, making it easier for your Business Department to sell hero figures, right? Before you took the benefits without sharing with us; now that things are broken, you want to pin the whole blame on our Editorial Department?"

The conference room was a chaotic mess. The Hero Association's internal interests were all allocated; now trying to squeeze out money to raise hero treatment at all ranks was like trying to carve meat from someone else's mouth.

The management representatives of each Hero Association department present obviously didn't want their own department's interests damaged or to take a loss.

"All of you shut up! All this noisy clamor — do you take this place for a vegetable market? We're here to solve the problem, not push responsibility for heroes leaving onto each other."

A meeting of mutual buck-passing and accusation. There were those cooking fake accounts, deliberately delaying disaster reward updates, skimming the rewards of disaster-solving heroes through information time gaps; those inventing pretexts to actually embezzle public funds for personal luxury; those swapping inferior logistics supplies for quality goods to pocket the difference————

To describe it in one sentence: this was a meeting of bloodsucking maggots, each maggot sucking the Hero Association's blood (funds from civilian donations, official tax subsidies) in different ways.

"Heroes cannot leave. If heroes all leave, is the Hero Association still the Hero Association? Will those people backing our Association still be willing to keep funding us? So, all departments, spit out a portion of the money you've eaten before, take it out, and use it as retention funds for heroes————"

A senior executive made the decision. Personnel from each department and the Action Room also acknowledged this way of bearing responsibility.

"But if we raise treatment and there are still heroes not planning to stay, do we use forceful means?"

Suddenly, someone raised a hand to ask.

"Are you an idiot? Using forceful means against heroes — whether it can even handle them is questionable. Even if it can, once the matter is exposed, what about our ruined reputation?"

And this guy who got in through connections was promptly sprayed in the face with abuse.

"Forceful means are a last resort. Heroes' personal freedom must be guaranteed — at least on the surface. The real strategy is playing the emotion card: have the frontline staff who liaise with heroes make an effort, use emotion plus benefits to retain heroes wanting to leave.

C-Class heroes needn't be overly concerned. The Blizzard Group holds great sway among B-Class — probably hard to achieve much effect there either. So the focus must be on A-Class and S-Class, especially S-Class. Every single one retained is a preservation of the Hero Association's topmost strength."

C-Class Heroes need not be too concerned about; the Blizzard Group holds great influence among B-Class, and it would likely be difficult to achieve any results there, so the focus must be placed on A-Class and S-Class, especially S-Class — every additional one retained is a preservation of the Hero Association's top power.

When Disrespectful received the hero retention mission dispatched by the Hero Association, his brain case ached a bit.

【When the Hero Association is about to fall apart, only now do they know to retain heroes. Where the hell were those bastards up above earlier?!】

However, inner grumbling is inner grumbling; this kind of hindsight cleanup work still needs someone to do it.

"Director Disrespectful, the Hero Association won't really disband, will it? If it disbands, what do we do?"

A female staff member brought him a cup of hand-ground coffee and asked quietly.

"Whether the Association disbands, I don't know. But I know that since we're in these positions now, we must fulfill our own duties.

Listen well: don't overthink. Everyone do your jobs properly. Hm, you few, come with me to the Logistics Department to get gifts, and come with me to visit some heroes at their doors."

Disrespectful moved into action. Not just him — Sitch, Jinxinlian, and some other management personnel who held some prestige and favors within the hero community.

He began to act imprecisely; not only him, but Sitch, Jinxinlian, and some others among the hero group who had some Forest Elf's Prestige,

and Favor among the management personnel.

Child Emperor, as the fuse for the founding of the New Hero Organization, was also sought out by someone.

"Child Emperor, regarding the internal reform proposal you submitted to the Association, the Association's side failed to provide timely feedback; this is an oversight on our part. We have now corrected it, and the Review Committee is already looking at your reform proposal. Please reconsider withdrawing from the Hero Association."

"No need. The reform proposal is my gift to the Association. Whether they adopt it is their business. As for now, I still need to draft a plan for the New Hero Organization's internal management structure, so I won't keep you as guests in my home."

With a snap, Child Emperor closed the door to see them off.

"Atomic Samurai, won't you consider it?"

Xin Jin had sought out Atomic Samurai; it was originally he who had invited Atomic Samurai to join the Hero Association, so he had some face on Atomic Samurai's side and was treated well.

"Consider what? That kid Broly directly gave me a batch of Youth Restoration Serums. Could the Hero Association possibly offer the same price?"

"Atomic Samurai, do you also think that at thirty-seven years old, one is no longer considered a young person?"

Inside Atomic Samurai's dojo fell silent for a moment, followed by the sound of a sword being drawn: "Jin Xinlian, you four-eyed brat, do you want me to slash you?"

"Haha, I was just joking. Atomic Samurai, you're still very young, but even so, while Youth Restoration Serums are extremely precious, they shouldn't influence someone like you. Deciding to break free from the Association is what matters."

Jin Xinlian pushed his glasses and asked.

"Indeed. But I chose to leave; aside from the Youth Restoration Serum, there's also the fact that I can't stand the Hero Association's internal style."

"In the past year, the Association has gradually shown a trend of treating heroes as enforcers. I don't want to one day truly become a sword-wielding guard, guarding the gate for rich and powerful people."

"The one who assigns tasks to heroes isn't under me, this HR who only recruits new heroes."

"I don't blame you, kid."

Atomic Samurai waved his hand.

"By the way, the New Organization lacks talented HR personnel. You're capable, kid. Want to come over?"

"You mean, the New Hero Organization organized by Mr. Broly not only wants to poach heroes, but also logistics workers like me?"

"Well, more or less. As long as you don't bring the Hero Association's current bureaucratic atmosphere into the New Organization."

"No problem. When do I start?"

", aren't you asking about the treatment?"

"The treatment can be discussed slowly later. Mainly, I can't wait to shine and contribute to the future New Hero Organization,"

"and poach some useful talents from the Hero Association. Well, before the Association discovers that I've been turned, my identity is very useful. Time is tight, the task is heavy."

Jin Xinlian was a smart person. The Hero Association was clearly a sinking ship. As someone riding the sinking ship, if he had no chance to jump ship, he might as well try until the end. But now that he had a chance to jump onto a good ship, he naturally had to demonstrate his value before the good ship before the sinking ship completely sank.