บท 40: 40 The Boundless Oceans
After the alien attack.
A City was completely destroyed, leaving only the headquarters building of the Hero Association standing tall.
Starting from the second day, Metal Knight dispatched a legion of robot soldiers to undertake the reconstruction work. In just 7 days, they cleaned up the rubble of A City and expanded the Hero Association's base, constructing a network of transportation routes that allowed professional heroes to quickly reach any city where incidents occurred.
On the ruins of A City, a fortress with walls of copper and iron emerged.
Any A-Class hero could relocate to the headquarters simply by applying.
It's truly ironic. The government did nothing when the earth was attacked by aliens, but a civilian organization became the center of the event.
But as the saying goes.
Roy wasn't particularly interested in the current state of the world.
So no matter how twisted it was, it wasn't his concern.
Although there were significant casualties in the first wave of attacks, with Yumemi Okazaki's intervention, the losses were minimized.
Yumemi Okazaki wasn't a professional hero.
She credited all the achievements to Roy.
Coupled with Tatsumaki's insistence on reason, Roy, who was originally the number one in B-Class, was recognized by the Hero Association as an A-Class hero.
It was said that he could have become an S-Class hero, but Sweet Mask raised objections. After a complex discussion, he was eventually confirmed as the second in A-Class.
From this, it can be seen.
Sweet Mask's influence in the Hero Association is enormous, and ordinary S-Class heroes are not necessarily comparable to him.
This is also reasonable, because Sweet Mask is an idol.
He is the face of the Hero Association and also controls the power of the media.
In this world, those reporters are truly kings without crowns.
Roy didn't care about his ranking. Not to mention that it didn't have much value to him, he also had no time to care at the moment.
After obtaining Boros's spaceship design, technological reserves, and power core, on the second day after the incident, he, along with Yumemi Okazaki, devoted himself wholeheartedly to research.
Generally speaking, scientific theories need to be applied to technology, and it takes decades at least.
But the theories used in extraterrestrial technology are not much more advanced than those on Earth.
Strictly speaking, because it can be applied, the theory is more complete and rigorous than Earth's. However, one cannot expect a space pirate to have any scientists, so Yumemi Okazaki spent quite some time organizing the theory.
During this time, Roy immersed himself in experiments and rarely participated in hero activities.
Only when he had no clues and was feeling restless.
Would he walk the streets under the guise of taking a stroll, and occasionally dealt with a few ignorant monsters.
The essence of scientific development is trial and error.
Eliminating errors, what remains is the answer.
And having extraterrestrial technology is like having the answer directly, but this answer is similar to a math answer. Although you don't have to write down all the steps, you still need to explore the process yourself.
However, this still eliminates 99% of traps and errors, leaving only the struggle in that 1%.
Observing the operation of many technologies and summarizing from them, that was the work of this period of time.
The development of basic science requires burning money, burning a lot of money, and burning enough money to bankrupt the richest man.
Although the finished product was right in front of him, reverse engineering still took some effort.
After completing the theoretical research, the next step was to thoroughly understand these extraterrestrial technologies.
"The most sophisticated thing, as expected, is the power core."
The source of power that supported the massive spaceship, Boros's ship, continued its interstellar journey for 20 years, spanning hundreds of light-years or even farther distances. In addition, it also demonstrated anti-gravity and space-time jumping technologies, all of which were based on the power core.
It's imaginable how awesome this thing is.
Yumemi Okazaki yawned and said, "It's not accurate to say how strong the energy contained in the power core is. It's the energy of stellar level. We can only say that the energy utilization rate of the power core has reached an astonishing level, which is also a symbol of the highly developed civilization that created the power core."
"Isn't the energy of stellar level already strong enough? This is just a Dyson sphere."
"It can be considered as such. To confine a star within a sphere with a diameter of less than 10 meters, this skill can be described as ingenious. But if we talk about the mass of having a Dyson sphere, it's not that exaggerated. Well, if we say that building a Dyson sphere requires the scale of a sun at least, then the star here is at most the size of the Earth."
"That's still quite impressive."
"Anyway, although it has been in use for over 20 years, the energy hasn't been consumed much. If you want to continue using it, you can completely do so." Yumemi Okazaki looked at Roy, "How do you plan to deal with it?"
"Well... Whatever it is, we'll use it accordingly."
"It's up to you. Anyway, the analysis is complete. But are you going to build a spaceship?"
"Are you expecting me to build a spaceship from scratch?"
Yumemi Okazaki replied with a smile, "Not really, but it's not that uninteresting."
"Indeed, but compared to the vastness of the universe, I'm more interested in the boundless oceans and its various islands... Yumemi, can you lend me the blueprints of your Probability Space Hypervessel?"
The vastness of the universe is humanity's romance, but boundless oceans are as well.
And Roy's journey is one that travels across boundless oceans!
This world is just the first island he has visited and it is never likely to be the last.
Yumemi Okazaki raised her eyebrows, hands on hips, and said, "You, Roy, are already eyeing my spaceship before we even start anything."
Looking at Yumemi Okazaki who was complaining unhappily, Roy looked at her for a while and suddenly lifted her face and kissed her gently, "Is this okay?"
Yumemi Okazaki's face blushed slightly. It's rare to see her, who usually commands the scene, show a girlish side. After a moment of hesitation, she whispered, "Okay."
Damn it, he was the one who used to tease Roy all the time.
How come today he's being teased instead.
Even his first kiss was gone.
But there's still some regret, it's just a fleeting touch.
Yumemi Okazaki wanted to hint something, but Roy eagerly ran off to find the pProbability Space Hypervessel, which made her couldn't help but sigh.
"I thought I was obsessed with scientific research and didn't care about love affairs, but I didn't expect the person I'm interested in to be even more obsessed than me."
But it's not necessarily a bad thing.
Yumemi Okazaki followed suit.
Although she also wanted to spice things up a bit with lovey-dovey stuff, she was also very interested in how Roy would modify the Probability Space Hypervessel.
"How are you going to do it?"
"Replicate the Probability Space Hypervessel."
"That's a lot of work."
"I don't need to make it that big, something the size of a fighter jet should do."
"That won't do. It's too small, your power core won't fit."
"It's just the external appearance that's small."
"What do you mean?"
"That's just the cockpit. The rest is hidden."
"I see."
Yumemi Okazaki caught on.
"But the power core can't be hidden, so in terms of specifications, let's make it the size of a yacht."
"That makes sense."
"Let's start by drawing up the blueprints."
"Okay."
Roy inspected the Probability Space Hypervessel, and Yumemi Okazaki showed him around. "Because there are no plans for departure in the short term, it's not fully equipped yet. Just take a look around."
Probability Space Hypervessel.
This is the vehicle that allows Yumemi Okazaki to traverse dimensions, traveling from one world to another.
The world she originally belonged to is the near future.
It's not the same dimension as Gensokyo.
Yumemi Okazaki borrowed the Probability Space Hypervessel to observe the existence of Gensokyo and arrived there.
In other words, the Probability Space Hypervessel has the ability to traverse dimensions.
Of course, the Probability Space Hypervessel is only used as a vehicle for traversing dimensions and does not have the function of interstellar travel.
Within the scope of the Earth, the Probability Space Hypervessel still has maneuverability. But apart from Earth, it probably can't even leave the Earth-Moon system. The main issue is the lack of speed.
Roy has mastered starship technology.
Now he also needs to master dimensional jump ship technology.
Interstellar travel, dimensional traversal, the perfect combination!
Unfortunately, he has no clue about the technology of dimensional ascension, descension, and vertical time-space axis movement, and cannot even prove whether it is feasible. Otherwise, a perfect vehicle would be born in his hands.
After visiting the Probability Space Hypervessel.
Yumemi Okazaki said, "The next period will be a long period of seclusion, so we need to prepare. Why don't you go out for a walk first? Otherwise, you'll get moldy."
"You're talking about me?"
Clearly, she's also a homebody.
Roy stretched lazily.
"Well, it's been a long time since I've been out. I haven't even watched the news, been isolated from the world for quite some time. Hero activities have been neglected for quite a while. It's time to go out and take a look."
Having made up his mind, he put his words into action.
Leaving Yumemi Okazaki's house.
Roy walked towards the bustling city. Although he doesn't particularly like socializing, he doesn't dislike the hustle and bustle.
Of course, what he doesn't like is the noise and chaos.
"But, isn't the atmosphere a bit strange?"
He felt that there were fewer people on the streets, and everyone was hurrying, showing no signs of relaxation.
Moreover, there were traces of destruction around.
Roy furrowed his brows slightly.
"It seems that the incidents of monster attacks have been happening quite frequently lately..."
At this moment, a neat slogan came from the street.
There was a group of people marching.
They held a banner that read Treat Monsters Well, and the leader held a megaphone, saying all sorts of incomprehensible things.
"Surprisingly, there are still surrenderists who pledge allegiance to monsters...? This wasn't the case before, um... alright, I roughly understand. I haven't even watched One Punch Man much."
Roy recalled.
It means that when he was in seclusion and organizing his gains.
The Monster Association launched an attack.
If there are no surprises, it's the Monster Association suddenly making a move, planning a large-scale simultaneous attack involving numerous monsters in various cities on the supercontinent, causing massive riots.
The Monster Association has strongly declared its existence to the world.
The so-called Monster Association is an organization that competes with the Hero Association, with all its members being monsters.
The leader is Dragon-level monster, Monster King Orochi, who possesses power not inferior to Boros's. Then, there are many Dragon-level monsters serving as executives, with the backbone being a group of Demon-level monsters, and the cannon fodder being numerous Tiger and Wolf-level monsters.
The overall strength is quite powerful, enough to overturn the world.
At the same time, the so-called human monster, Garou, is also hunting heroes.
In short, it was quite a chaotic period.
"But, how far has things developed?"
"There are still surrenderists on the streets, and the Monster Association incident hasn't come to an end yet. But the first attack must have already begun. In short, let's go to Saitama first and take a look."
Having made up his mind, Roy went to the supermarket and picked up some groceries. He called it visiting an old friend.
Some time ago, Roy agreed to Yumemi Okazaki's suggestion and officially moved in with her, living the life of being taken care of. After leaving the suburbs of Z City where only Saitama and Genos lived, he missed it a bit after some time.
Saitama doesn't have any other hobbies, just a big appetite.
But when it comes to food, he's not particularly picky, quite down-to-earth... It may sound strange, because Saitama is just an ordinary person... albeit one who's strong enough to be bald.
"Well... I kind of feel like having sukiyaki."
Even though it was for Saitama.
But that doesn't mean Roy himself won't eat, so he decided to have dinner at Saitama's house today.
After selecting the ingredients, he headed towards Saitama's house.
He knew this road very well.
He could walk it with his eyes closed, but he probably shouldn't.
Whether it's thanks to Saitama or not, he always inevitably encounters monsters whenever he comes and goes.
When he still lived here, Fubuki often came to find him.
But she didn't encounter any monsters.
It's him, on the other hand, who seems to naturally attract monsters like a magnet.
Just as he stepped in, a group came towards him.
Roy wanted to ignore them, just pass by without trouble, but the group of monsters rushed towards him as if they were starving and had seen meat.
He sighed.
Sent them on their way.
"Why do they have to force me?"
Leaving that remark behind, Roy arrived at his destination.
He knocked on the door.
No response.
"Saitama, are you home? Come out and open the door!"
A voice came from inside.
In less than a few seconds, the door opened.
It wasn't Saitama who came out, but a black-haired girl... Fubuki!
Fubuki was excited to see Roy and rushed over to hug him, launching a face wash attack.
Roy stood still, saying, "Why are you here?"
"I came to find you! But you moved? I didn't know where you moved to, so I could only wait here. Though, today is the first day, I've been busy lately. Besides, there's also a bit of personal business." Fubuki said softly, "There's a very strong bald guy in there, friends with S-Class heroes. As long as we recruit him into the Blizzard Group and defeat Tatsumaki, it's just around the corner."
"Oh, this..."
Roy couldn't help but be speechless.
Although it's true that if that Baldy is willing to help you, then defeating Tatsumaki is indeed within reach.
But he's not going to join.
But it's good to have dreams, so he didn't discourage her.
"Let me go first."
"Okay."
Roy and Fubuki walked into Saitama's room and found that Saitama's house was quite lively today.
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