I, with my frail and sickly body, simultaneously traverse hundreds of worlds.

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Diomedes was surrounded and kicked by several people.

The farce finally subsided, and they began to discuss the information they had obtained from Diomedes.

"The artifact that the goddess Hephaestus personally crafted for me is not like Zeus's thunderbolt, Poseidon's trident, or Hades' helmet."

It's more like a metaphysical concept, a divine artifact capable of encompassing all things, subtle manipulation, and endless transformations.

Di III 罒零qier (II) Four Groups〖Omedes pointed to himself, his appearance was very similar to a humanoid slime made of liquid metal, but inside there were two bright and dazzling beams of light, which were the blessings of the sun god Apollo and the moon goddess Artemis.

“I am no longer human. In a sense, I am a demigod. The goddess Hephaestus is my ‘creator.’ She created this empty shell of mine. Filling the void and completing the forging of the artifact is my instinct, similar to the human’s survival instinct and reproductive instinct. I cannot resist the instinct to complete the artifact.”

Diomedes gave a wry smile.

He offered tribute to the twelve Olympian gods, but he truly developed faith only in Hestia and Hephaestus.

The former gave Diomedes the warmth of home, while the latter gave Diomedes the hope to live.

Can it bear fruit?

The hope of survival, however, requires embarking on a path one does not wish to take, to gain the approval of the gods, to become... a hero.

"Hardship is a stumbling block to your progress. You will feel sad and painful, and you may have thoughts of giving up and conforming. But please remember that growth and becoming stronger are the common means for all of us. One day, we can get rid of the old shackles and become the people we want to be."

Paimon put his arm around Diomedes' shoulder, a departure from his usual carefree and unreliable self. His light blue eyes held a resolute determination, a determination to persevere at all costs, and the reason why he, despite his madness and desire to perish with Otto, still endured even a moment of true freedom.

A moment of patience is necessary before the planted seed sprouts, grows, and bears abundant fruit.

"...It's rare to hear you say something like this. It seems that after experiencing what others have shared, even someone as crazy as you has become a bit more rational."

Diomedes relaxed for a moment, sat on the sofa, and changed the subject.

"By the way, after the divine artifact merges with me and is forged, what suggestions do you have for my new appearance?"

Diomedes' early awakening in the forging furnace was not due to his strong will adapting to the high temperature of the divine lava, but rather a slight favor bestowed upon him by Hephaestus.

You can decide the shape of the artifact you forge.

"The goddess Hephaestus's aesthetic sense is trustworthy. The mechanical doll maids who serve the gods in the Forging Temple are all well-dressed and beautiful. Black stockings, white stockings, cat ear headdresses—they are beautiful beyond their time. You can trust them."

Andercher couldn't understand why the higher-level armor in every world was always so flashy and half-concealed. Where was the chainmail and full-body armor that offered such strong defense? Was it just the taste of the gods?

In any case, Diomedes had no choice but to accept.

Diomedes blinked, looking Andrei up and down. White hair, golden eyes, baby face, paired with Black Steel International's combat suit, created a striking contrast.

However, Diomedes' gaze was fixed on the other's wings and halo.

“Andcher, the halo and wings of the Sakorta are exactly the direction I should take a look at. Let me think, the halo that governs the blessings and the wings that contain the twelve powers are exactly what I’m looking for.”

As Diomedes pondered, the appearance of the humanoid slime made of liquid metal began to change drastically.

The final step in forging the divine artifact.

Humans and divine artifacts achieve a dual symbiosis of matter and soul.

Six pairs of pure white wings extend and unfold, with divine blessings hidden in the upper left and upper right corners, and a halo of thorns above illuminates the sun and moon.

Simple and concise, yet it is a feat that only a god could create.

One-Punch Man Entrepreneur: Chapter 107 Sisterly Conflict

In the New Era Wushu Competition, Bai Zhi achieved fourth place and did not participate in the semi-finals on the third day.

Evolving Kyubeymon's costume into Lucemon's costume isn't without its costs; even if the costume is partially destroyed, it still requires repair.

To gain power, one must pay a corresponding price, such as leaping from the Demon level to the Dragon level.

All of these costs were taken from the angelica dahurica that coexists with the mascot costume.

He spent a whole month in the hospital ward.

Fubuki would come to the hospital to take care of him after class. Sykes, who mocked Baizhi, was very honest in her actions and never missed a day.

Later, when Tatsumaki couldn't stand it anymore and came to Baizhi's hospital room to warn him, Fubuki realized that the person who caused Baizhi to be hospitalized was her sister Tatsumaki.

The already strained relationship between the two sisters completely exploded.

Fubuki roared at Tatsumaki with that twisted love. She was not her sister's puppet; she was a person with her own will, ideals, desires, and plans for the future!

Tornado sharply points out that Fubuki has been unlucky in love, unable to figure out who is truly good to her, and reveals that Bai Zhi has crossed the line of the mascot costume monster and will one day become a monster herself.

"Why? We get along so well, why do you always like to ruin my life! For my own good! For my own good!! For my own good!!! You always say it's for my own good, but have you ever thought about it? This is what I want! Why can't you respect your younger sister's choices like a normal older sister!"

At that moment, Chuixue trembled all over, her eyes reddened, and she felt a mix of emotions. Was it hatred for her sister's recklessness, worry that Baizhi was no longer hers, or the sorrow of her girlish dreams being destroyed?

So she said what she had kept hidden deep in her heart, things she shouldn't have said.

"If only you hadn't come back to find me back then."

Tornado fell silent, and a sudden surge of deep green psychic energy erupted, causing her slender, fair legs to stagger a few steps backward.

His domineering and arrogant expression was more ugly and pale than ever before.

Her love for her sister and family was seen as a constraint and a shackle by her sister.

"...Hehe, sisterly love, sisterly love. So, in your eyes, my actions are obstacles to your freedom and dreams...I'm such a failure."

Tornado had never had such a hoarse voice before.

Fubuki bit her lip, regretting the words as soon as they left her mouth.

Given how things have developed, if she proactively admits her mistake, in the future, Fubuki will be completely suppressed by Tatsumaki, and she won't be able to continue searching for the freedom she desires.

Because she gave in and admitted that her sister was right and that she hadn't thought things through, causing her sister trouble, she felt that it was all her fault.

The conversation ended unhappily. Bai Zhi, who witnessed everything, remained silent, while Chui Xue stayed behind to continue taking care of him, who had difficulty moving around.

As night fell, Bai Zhi quietly opened her eyes and glanced at Chuixue, who was lying on the hospital bed, sobbing and murmuring, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, sister, I'm sorry..."

Using the light manipulation of the Origin Stone, a video of Fubuki crying was recorded and forwarded to Tatsumaki.

Before leaving after the last explosion, I specifically asked the two of them to add each other's contact information. I never expected that the first time I would use it would be to mend the relationship between the sisters.

Instead of trying to mediate and think things through, while Tatsumaki is emotionally disoriented and on the verge of collapse after being hit by Fubuki, why not quickly try to build a closer relationship and wait for her to calm down and carefully consider who the culprit behind the breakdown of their sisterly bond is?

Bai Zhi didn't think she was lucky enough to receive a second round of assistance for the demolition.

He's already a near-freak. Out of pity for his talent, I'll limit my use of explosives once. A second time? He'll be dead for sure.

The message box changed from "[Unread]" to "[Read]", and soon Tornado sent a new message.

[I owe you one, and we'll call it even for now, but that doesn't mean I approve of you becoming my brother-in-law. Remember to stay away from Fubuki, at least until she comes of age. I don't want to hear about me becoming an aunt!!!]

Bai Zhi breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the tornado had calmed down; otherwise, her fate might not have been so good.

That night, Chuixue didn't go home. After falling out with her sister, she had no home and might as well stay by Baizhi's side.

At least when you're with the other person, you're not alone.

Yes, the doctor examined Bai Zhi as usual. She recovered quickly and will be able to be discharged after another week of recuperation.

Come on~

She scooped up a spoonful of congee with preserved egg and lean pork, gently blew on it to cool it, and then brought it to Bai Zhi's lips.

"Um, Fubuki, I am weak and powerless, but I am not paralyzed and unable to move. This is not appropriate. If Tatsumaki finds out, she will cause trouble again."

Moreover, given their current superior-subordinate relationship, isn't this intimate feeding gesture a bit too much?

"...Don't mention her." Fubuki's expression froze, she puffed out her cheeks, and the spoon touched his lips, intending to force Bai Zhi to eat. The latter sighed inwardly, opened his mouth and ate, waiting for Fubuki to feed him more.

Since it's already done, let Tornado make a scene if she wants to.

The mention of tornadoes by Angelica dahurica is not without reason.

Sensing the increasingly violent, yet restrained, supernatural energy fluctuations outside the window, Bai Zhi took another bite of the preserved egg and lean pork congee.

"It tastes good, is it your cooking?"

"No, this is Sykes's cooking; she has expertise in many areas."

Fubuki continued feeding them; she had been taking care of Ling Er and Bai Zhi for over half a month and had grown accustomed to this intimate gesture.

The last time a nurse saw them, she even joked that they were in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship.

It's a pity that Bai Zhi is crooked (Fubuki misunderstood), what a waste of this handsome face.

Fubuki's eyes revealed a hint of resentment.

The movement was a bit too exaggerated, which puzzled Bai Zhi.

"How is Psykos handling the affairs of the Fubuki Group? If you need my remote guidance, I'm available anytime."

Bai Zhi gently rubbed Chui Xue's furrowed brows and softly comforted her:

"The Fubuki Group is the result of the hard work of the three of us. We can't let the Fubuki Group be in crisis because of my departure. We are in a stage of rapid development now. Fubuki, promise me that you won't be like your sister, hiding things from me under the guise of doing what's best for me."

“...I understand.” Fubuki shuddered, seemingly connecting her current thoughts to her sister Tatsumaki.

So this is what my sister was thinking when she said she was doing this for my own good?

Fubuki gently touched her chest, feeling a mix of emotions: heartache, awkwardness, and pride for the other person.

"Bai Zhi, I... broke my sister's heart. I want to apologize and make up for it, but I'm even more afraid that my sister will interfere in my life from now on. What should I do?"

Chuixue gently complained to Baizhi, thinking that she should wait a few days until her sister calmed down before talking to the other party.

The next moment, the window of the ward was suddenly pushed open by the tornado.

"Fubuki, I forgive you."

"Sister?! What are you doing here? How much did you hear?!"

Seeing the two sisters about to start arguing again, Bai Zhi entered "watching the drama unfold" mode.

One-Punch Man Entrepreneur: Chapter 108 Too Late

The morning sunlight streamed through the window and shone on my body, bathing half of my cheek in its warmth, awakening the protection of the sun's authority.

Bai Zhi opened her eyes. The bed she had slept in for years should have felt familiar, but it now felt strange.

After getting up, dressing, and washing up, I found myself in a small, rented dormitory with one bedroom, one living room, one bathroom, and one kitchen. It was quiet and deserted, without the usual morning grumpiness of Xue and Sykes, without the two of them eagerly waiting to be fed, and without the familiar perks and benefits.

I wasn't in the mood to cook, so I just had the milk and bread I bought last night for a simple breakfast.

I drove the van to the company building.

A large sign for the Fubuki Group hangs outside the building. A month ago, the building was bought by Tatsumaki and transferred to her younger sister, Fubuki. Fubuki then gave the building to herself. Bai Zhi still remembers Tatsumaki's murderous glare.

Especially when Fubuki stands in front of him, the murderous aura he deliberately avoids is enough to scare a coward to death.

Bangu won the championship in the New Era Wushu Competition, Suiryu won the runner-up, and Fubuki only got fourth place.

Nevertheless, two members of the Fubuki team made it to the final four, further enhanced by their good looks.

Major companies have started doing business with the Fubuki Crew, including advertising on live streams, product placement during adventures, and sponsoring clothing and various supplies.

Fubuki, driven by her aspirations for society, used genuine materials and on-site demonstrations to eliminate defective products. Although she earned less money, the reputation of the Fubuki Group improved, and her income actually increased.

With the company on track, Sykes handed over most of the affairs to the recovered Bai Zhi, who spent her days at school conducting mysterious superpower experiments that only she herself knew about.

Bai Zhi did not stop them. After the formation of the Fubuki Group, many people wanted to take a piece of the pie. Some even had designs on Fubuki and Sykes, coercing and bribing Bai Zhi to drug them and send them to their hotel.

That night, these guys, controlled by their lower bodies, perished in the raging flames of the hotel.

The Blizzard Group's business has been unparalleled in seizing the live streaming opportunity, but they can't let go of their real-world business either. Coincidentally, Bai Zhi knows of someone's existence, and by appealing to his emotions and reasoning with him, she's sure she can persuade him to come out of retirement.

So, Bai Zhi spent some time searching for traces of the House of Evolution in the wild, and soon discovered the towering building standing beside the cliff.

If it weren't for its location deep in the wilderness, with numerous traces of strange people, the House of Evolution would have been discovered by the authorities long ago.

No, that's not right. It should be said that the research of the House of Evolution definitely involved official intervention. The temptation of rejuvenation is something that those old guys who are afraid of death cannot resist.

Since Bai Zhi wasn't after rejuvenation, she took the initiative to show herself, briefly explained her purpose to the building, and soon the House of Evolution's welcoming ceremony began.

Leading the group were several monsters who had reached the Demon level, who led a group of Tiger-level experimental monsters to cause trouble for Bai Zhi.

With this power, fused with Jason's incomplete divine artifact body, Bai Zhi was not afraid at all, and used her fists to smash the monsters one by one.

Having demonstrated his strength, Dr. Genus's attitude changed, and he took the initiative to come out to greet her. Because of the need for cooperation, Bai Zhi nodded slightly and followed behind him to visit the House of Evolution.

At this time, Dr. Genus's research on monsters was still in its infancy. The Dragon-level monster Asura Rhinoceros Beetle had not yet been born, and the project on immortals was underway.

Bai Zhi saw the zombie man inside the incubation chamber, his body as pale as a dead man's, staring at her with lifeless pupils.