"Does that mean if we're assassinated by foreign killers, Rosen will send us away too?" a dim-witted classmate chimed in.
"Mom, I'm scared, I don't want to be assassinated!"
Thinking of the frightening scenario filled the classmates' hearts with fear, especially seeing the photo where the homeroom teacher's clothes were torn to shreds, leaving no privacy whatsoever.
The female students at school were terrified one by one.
It's said that Robert, the top foreign assassin, is a pervert who likes to shred clothes while killing, and even the male students are not spared.
"Rosen, you wouldn't mess around with the bodies of our fallen classmates, would you?" a female student timidly asked.
"What do you think?" Rosen ambiguously replied, sending a side-eye emoji along with the words, "This is the price of provoking me!"
In an instant, the school group chat fell silent.
It was clear Rosen was joking to some extent, but if one truly fell into his hands, who knows how their corpse would be treated?
Each person regretted mocking Rosen earlier.
They were just about to withdraw from the group chat and close the mobile interface.
Ding dong.
Rosen received a text message.
This was the first time Sister Tang had sent him a text message; they exchanged phone numbers before parting ways.
Rosen opened the message.
Tang Xichen: "My dad wants to see you, can you visit the Tang Family today? If not, we can reschedule."
The Tang Family heiress wants to win the league defense match, and Patriarch Tang is concerned about this as well. It's a nationwide competition and relates to the family's reputation. Meeting his daughter's partner and personally confirming their potential is quite necessary.
Rosen immediately replied, agreeing to meet today.
If he wanted to pursue Tang Xichen, he had to show some skills. Although he didn't want to butter up the Tang Family, he couldn't make them feel he was indifferent.
The full-face mask he'd ordered online had just arrived at home via express delivery, and Rosen put it on before heading to the Tang Family.
"Hello, sir," Rosen courteously said, wearing a white cat-face mask.
"Are you the partner Xichen mentioned?" Tang Xuanze's gaze focused especially on the mask Rosen was wearing.
At first glance, it had the aura of an expert.
"Dad, Xiaozhang doesn't have a big family backing him, so he prefers not to reveal his identity." Tang Xichen explained on Rosen's behalf.
"Understandable." Tang Xuanze nodded and stopped staring at Rosen's mask.
Rosen only felt an intangible pressure vanish; meeting such a big figure for the first time, he was somewhat uncomfortable.
The key is that the Patriarch Tang deliberately emitted a bit of strong pressure earlier, as a warning, or reminder?
Reminding him not to have inappropriate thoughts about his daughter?
"Xiaozhang, use your strongest skill and attack me!" Tang Xuanze suddenly commanded.
"Xiaozhang, feel free to use your strongest strike; it poses no threat to my dad." Tang Xichen added.
Although Sister Tang's words seemed to belittle him, Rosen knew his full-power strike was boundless, simply growing stronger against opponents.
Only Patriarch Tang hadn't transformed into the hero form, so Rosen couldn't transform into the other hero either.
"Sir, is it really okay to take my skill in human form?"
Rosen feared that one strike could finish the elder off, leaving him wrongly dead.
"No need to worry; even my human form attributes have been greatly enhanced. Even top-tier experts are no match for me; go ahead and strike." Tang Xuanze reassured.
Since Patriarch Tang himself said it, Rosen could only respectfully comply.
He immediately transformed into Tang Xuanze's appearance.
Since Patriarch Tang mentioned that even the human form attributes have been improved significantly, transforming into his likeness would mean inheriting his damage attributes as well.
On top of that, with his Golden Slime features stacking up, this punch would surely stun Patriarch Tang!
As Rosen transformed into his hero form, a trace of surprise appeared on Tang Xuanze's face but quickly faded.
Tang Xichen had previously hinted that Xiaozhang possessed transformation abilities, with strength not just evenly matched but exceeding when hero attributes stacked upon themselves.
Tang Xuanze raised both elbows forward, forming a blocking posture.
Meanwhile, Rosen's iron fist slammed into his elbows, causing a violent air blast!
Even Rosen himself hadn't expected such terrifying power from a human form.
This must be using some special method to enhance human attributes, right?
Patriarch Tang's level of knowledge was far beyond Rosen's grasp.
Tang Xuanze stepped back three times, a trace of astonishment emerging on his face.
Despite predicting the outcome, being struck by a fiercer punch was a first.
"My defense wouldn't let the Twelve-winged Angel Goddess's full strike push me back even an inch; Xichen was right, you can indeed match any opponent, and even surpass them when hero attributes stack up!"
After gauging Rosen's strength, Tang Xuanze's gaze turned expectant, as if admiring a remarkable piece of artwork.
"Sir, may I ask why in human form you still possess attributes comparable to a hero?" Rosen's face showed much astonishment.
That punch seemed inadequate as a skill, yet its power had long surpassed a skill's usual strength.
Patriarch Tang's outer garment was torn, revealing the shirt underneath.
The punch's power was evident!
"These secrets become known only when you attain enough status and rank; I can tell you now."
"It's explicitly forbidden internationally to transform into heroes for combat outside training. Violators are imprisoned, but this led someone to discover how to enhance human form attributes: projecting their hero attributes by replicating methods, allowing one-tenth of attributes to be projected onto human form."
Upon hearing this, Rosen nodded.
He continued to ask, "If foreign assassins attack me and I transform to counter-kill them, would this be illegal?"
"According to international law, killing in self-defense isn't illegal," Tang Xuanze smiled and replied.
He knew what Rosen worried about: a hero with powerful gifts, yet without family backing, always concerned about assassination attempts from foreign entities.
"Patriarch, Young Master Li and his people are pestering Miss Tang again."
Just then, a man in sunglasses and black attire approached Patriarch Tang and softly reported.
"This Li Family wants to marry into my Tang Family as if driven mad. They're constantly letting their son approach my Xichen without even considering Xichen's unwillingness?"
Tang Xuanze furrowed his eyebrows slightly.
The Tang and Li families have intermarried for generations, becoming a tradition, yet Tang Xuanze proactively abolished this custom upon becoming patriarch. He prioritized his daughter's happiness over family alliances, refusing to let Tang Xichen become a sacrificial pawn.
The Li Family was unsatisfied, frequently letting Young Master Li meet Tang Xichen, hoping the youngsters would bond and renew their family union.
"The Li Family doesn't realize; their son only awakened an A-level hero, daring to covet my Xichen's S-level top-tier hero?"