Entering a small residence, Aengus now stood before Hank’s gathered party members.
There were five people, excluding Hank: three young women and two young men.
They scrutinized Aengus from head to toe.
Aengus looked handsome, strong, and sharp, but there was a flicker of coldness they all noticed.
“So, Hank, you went to fix your mace and came back with a new member? That was some trash work there. Do we even need another team member at this point?” the bronze-skinned, busty girl asked doubtfully.
The others nodded, seemingly in agreement.
“Now, now, Alisha. Don’t be so quick to judge Brother Zero. You have no idea how strong he is,” Hank cautioned.
Alisha’s eyes gleamed with interest. “Oh, strong, huh? Can he satisfy me in bed?” she teased with a mischievous smirk.
“Alisha, all you think about is a man’s ‘thing.’ Don’t you have anything else on your mind, you dirty girl?” Mara, a tall girl with fair skin, knocked Alisha on the head in mock reprimand.
Hank sighed helplessly, seeing that no one was taking the situation seriously.
“Guys, Brother Zero is a High Human, and even I’m no match for him in terms of strength,” Hank revealed.
“What!” Alisha and the other four looked stunned.
They studied Aengus more closely and began to recognize some traits that matched what they’d heard about High Humans.
“You weren’t kidding, Hank. Now that I really focus, he does seem like one,” Mara, the tall girl with a slender figure, remarked. She turned to Aengus with newfound respect. “Zero, right? My name’s Mara. Nice to meet you!”
Aengus accepted her handshake, trying to stay friendly. “Glad to meet you too, Mara. I came here from the Hero Empire alone. I’m hoping to join a party to enter the Secret Realm. When I met Hank, I decided to tag along with you guys.”
“Oh, the Hero Empire? That far?” Lark, A lean-built young man with dual swords strapped to his back interjected, his voice laced with suspicion. “Zero, how did you manage to travel such a long distance?”
Aengus remained calm. “I had something to help me along,” he replied, clearly not wanting to go into details.
Sensing it was a personal matter, they chose to change the subject.
“Did you meet any of the Heroes from the Empire, Zero?” the icy blue-haired boy asked, his eyes lighting up with excitement. “Are they really as powerful as people say? I’d love to challenge one!”
“Hey, shut up, Ice Cube. You think way too highly of yourself. Maybe grow some balls first,” Alisha mocked, earning a glare from the boy.
“You—you horny succubus!” Nate seethed, clearly angered by her remark.
“Stop it, you two,” the last member, a slender girl with snowy white hair, stepped in between them, her calm demeanor restoring silence.
Sofia turned to Aengus, her expression serious. “Zero, I’m Sofia, the party leader. I know you’re a High Human, but before you join us, we need a small demonstration of your strength,” she offered, and the rest of the group nodded in agreement.
“A test of strength?” Aengus chuckled, amused. “Sure, I’m always ready.”
His eyes scanned the group: Sofia, Alisha, Mara, Hank, Lark, and Nate. All of them were C-Rank hunters, some with impressive backgrounds and skills. They were a bit older than Aengus, but that didn’t concern him. He knew he was far stronger than all of them.
Alisha grinned, stepping forward confidently. “Alright, hotshot, I’ll handle the assessment!” she said, flexing her muscles and showing off her ample assets.
Aengus remained unfazed, while the others shook their heads at her flirtatious display. Despite her obvious beauty and boldness, he showed no reaction.
They were all impressed by his composure. Alisha was a stunning, voluptuous woman, and most men would at least flinch under her gaze, but Aengus remained indifferent. Of course, they didn’t know he had a greater succubus demoness waiting for him back home—someone far more alluring than Alisha.
Alisha grinned seductively, eyeing his muscular frame, and extended her hand. Her right hand was tough and calloused from years of training.
“Zero, if you can resist her tug for one minute, you’re in the party,” Sofia said from the sidelines.
“Alright,” Aengus replied calmly, extending his hand, which was notably free of any calluses.
“Let’s start, hotty,” Alisha teased as she clasped his hand and suddenly pulled with all her strength. But to her surprise, Aengus didn’t budge an inch.
She gritted her teeth and gradually increased her force to the maximum, but it was no use. He remained still, like an immovable mountain.
Hank burst out laughing. “Haha, I told you guys! Brother Zero is a monster!” His chubby cheeks jiggled with his laughter.
The rest of the group hadn’t expected the gap between them and Aengus to be so big.
“Are High Humans always this strong and talented? Isn’t that a little unfair?” Mara muttered, watching the display in disbelief.
Lark chuckled, wrapping an arm around her. “Life’s that unfair, baby. But at least we’re better off than most of ordinary people out there.”
As the couple shared a tender moment, leaving the single members of the group feeling envious, Nate cast a longing gaze at Sofia, clearly infatuated.
Sofia noticed and shot him a sharp glare.
“What?” she snapped.
Nate gulped nervously. “N-nothing, Captain!”
Meanwhile, Aengus gave a gentle tug, pulling Alisha toward him with ease. Before their bodies could collide, he swiftly sidestepped, letting her momentum carry her forward, but caught her by the back just before she could hit the ground.
Alisha, her breath labored from the exertion, stared at Aengus in astonishment. Her physical strength was well above average, yet she couldn’t even make him flinch. Despite her embarrassment, there was also a gleam of excitement in her eyes—she had finally found someone who matched her strength. Of course, her insatiable flirtatiousness never goes off.
“Zero, wanna go for a night?” She offered boldly.
Aengus looked at her and his reply was sharp.
“No.”
“Tsk…” Alisha clicked her tongue at the rejection, but she didn’t mind.
“Alisha, I am here for you. I can accompany you, ” Hank stepped between them with a smile.
“Go away, fatso. Lose your weight first,” She scoffed in disdain.
Hank’s smile stiffened.
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