But Hubert stared unblinkingly, for that moon was merely an illusion, or more precisely, a reflection of the first. Concealed within was the youthful visage of Raymond, mirroring precisely the form Hubert had seen in that living realm Raymond had once shown him. From Raymond’s form, strands of energy emanated, gradually retracting. Hubert was now certain; Phelan had been wrong yet again. Those red tendrils were not signs of draining energy but...The energy eye would accumulate Superpower energy over thirty days, after which Raymond would absorb it. This explained the rapid and mighty augmentation in his powers. Despite having transferred energy to Hubert twice, Raymond's strength seemed inexhaustible. Could this boost him directly to a level 6 quota peak? The more Hubert contemplated, the more he shuddered, ultimately collapsing under the weight of what he had witnessed."Heaving... gasping..."Fear throttled his breaths. He was leagues away from the seventh level, and everything was
Canis nodded, signaling he was ready. Hubert then marshaled all his power, aiming squarely at the core of the second moon and unleashed it. The release of such raw energy illuminated a swath of the cosmos.On the ground, bystanders stared upwards, seeing a brilliant streak bisect the sky, targeting the second moon."Hubert truly is audacious. Is he genuinely attacking the moon?""What he targets isn’t the moon, I suspect..."Phelan remarked, squinting discerningly. His judgments had always been spot on. As a psychic Superhuman, his perception exceeded anyone else present. His heightened sensitivity to cosmic shifts was perhaps because his psychic energy was so potent.Just as Hubert's energy reached the vicinity of the second moon, Domi also harnessed his energy for the assault. The "energy eye" that was engulfing the sun now pivoted, seemingly wanting to counter-attack. But Raymond's absorption process was ongoing, leaving it to simply defend.Hubert’s aggressive attack, without fear
It was unspoken knowledge that the ever-present zombie tailing Raymond was none other than Clunky. While there existed countless elite zombies, few instilled terror like him. On that pinnacle stood only one above him - Raymond."We initially heeded young master Hubert, journeying to the meteorite's crash site. But in truth, we're bound to battle. That rallying point isn't our sanctuary. Being a Superhuman means never fleeing. Amongst billions, we were chosen. Thus, fear is a luxury we cannot afford.""You speak truth. Today, you seem out of your element, but your words resonate with veracity."Unbeknownst to himself, Hubert had returned to a state of equilibrium. All the while, he had been attentively listening to the conversations between Jacob and Phelan. Although Phelan's utterances now bore a peculiar inflection compared to his past demeanor, his core disposition remained unchanged. He had merely become more contemplative than before. Phelan ventured to say,"I've just leveled up,
Hubert's words flowed effortlessly, each sentence heavily imbued with foreboding. This apocalypse seemed even more ruthless than the one two millennia prior, primarily because Raymond, now sentient, was amassing power at an alarming rate, putting even the Superhumans on edge. In his arsenal was Clunky, the second most potent zombie right after Raymond. Hubert's concern echoed the uncertainty: if Raymond perished, would Clunky inherit his power? If so, the Superhumans might not muster the strength for another confrontation.Yet, those were the thoughts of other Superhumans. Hubert himself harbored an unyielding hope of severing Raymond from the pernicious eye of energy. He was compelled to liberate him from the dreadful cycles of apocalyptic rebirths, each predestined to spell the annihilation of humanity. His single mission was to save Raymond and, in doing so, save the world. Failing in this quest would make him unworthy of his Level Seven Superhuman status. If he couldn't, then he c
Dust and debris clouded the scene, and an explosion from a jammed vehicle up ahead produced billowing smoke, making visibility nearly impossible. Only Hubert, with his special sight, could discern every detail without missing a beat. Chasing the zombies were two Superhumans, their power levels vastly superior. Among them was one with metal-based abilities, while the other seemed to amplify the former's powers. The strength of the latter's skill made the metal Superhuman's attacks considerably more potent.With a swift motion, the metal Superhuman raised his hand towards the sky. In an instant, a metallic net, reminiscent of Lancelot's, enveloped the two zombies. Capturing them effortlessly, he then channeled his Superpower, transforming his hand into a colossal metal appendage.With a hand sharper than any weapon Hubert had ever seen, he effortlessly crushed the skull of a zombie, leaving only its Energy Stone intact. Hubert held the stone to his nose for a sniff, an action that promp
"Of course. But I'm not assisting you out of the goodness of my heart; I'm using you for my own objectives."Hubert's reply to Gideon was clear in revealing his intentions. However, Gideon wasn't one to fret about such nuances. He retorted,"When you saved Enda and me in the past, I willingly let you exploit me. I know our ultimate goals differ, but we do share at least one common objective. So, young master Hubert, I'm counting on you."Gideon gave Hubert another friendly slap on the back. Hubert smirked and quipped,"Heh... You're still the same old scoundrel, aren't you?"His playful, mocking tone only piqued Zachary's curiosity further. In this devastated world, it wasn't uncommon for lower-tier Superhumans to cling to those of higher tiers. But to be reciprocated or even assisted in obtaining an Energy Stone by a high-tier was something he'd never seen before. In the past, when he was of a lower rank, he'd always been oppressed by stronger Superhumans. If he didn't submit to thei
Hubert winked and gestured towards Canis, signaling him to assist in boosting the trio's abilities. Understanding the silent command, Canis stepped forward. But suddenly, a sharp "whoosh" sound zipped past him.As Zachary, he unleashed his Superpower, invoking his metallic element to manifest countless hands, mirror images of his own. Yet these hands seemed to emanate an even more peculiar energy than his own. He proclaimed:"You can't just snatch it away like that. This is a competition, after all!"With that, the metallic hands he conjured coalesced like a drill, aiming to bore through Hubert's layer of ice to seize the Energy Stone nestled within the zombies' massive brain. Hubert, perceiving Zachary's intention, unleashed his own Superpower to freeze the ground beneath him, effectively stalling him:"Desire for the Energy Stone should not make you this foolish! You think you can just drill through my ice?""And how are you any different from me?"Zachary's metallic hands were now
Suddenly, the mutated fire zombie sent Lancelot and Nathan flying a dozen meters away. They spat blood from the impact. Phelan, witnessing this, cried out:"Nathan!"This scream made Canis rush to help Lancelot up. He wiped the blood from Lancelot's lips:"Lancelot, Lancelot... Are you alright?""Just a bit sore, won't kill me."Lancelot smirked, grabbing Canis's arm to steady himself.Swoosh!Unexpectedly, in a fleeting moment, the mutated fire zombie vanished from its position. Its speed was so swift that no one could truly track it. Only Hubert, from his vantage point, could keep pace with its velocity. He wondered why it was steadily distancing itself from the Superhumans. It should be attacking them.However, immediately following that, his eyes widened in alarm as he shouted:"Enda! Watch out!""What? Enda?"Upon hearing the call, Allan whirled around with sudden urgency. Before him, he saw a flame-wielding zombie darting towards where Enda stood. The creature's hands were trans