Chapter 54 - How can there be even more pain?

Author's Note: Sorry that you didn't hear from me for a while but I had to work on an oral exam relevant for my finals and write a few applications. In the next few weeks however my schedule should be relatively clear so I can write a bit more.

As soon as Hermann noticed that AfO had noticed the identity of his new opponent he activated his stealth ability and tried to escape through a few holes in the walls trying to gain a few minutes in order to gain the AfO-quirk. Jumping through he encountered a barricade of heroes that tried to protect the civilians behind them from encountering any threat from the fights inside the factory as well as stop potential escapes.

Quickly Hermann jumped next to the wall which was blackened by the shadows that were being cast by the still rising sun. Although it was almost nonexistent it seemed to be enough to hide him for a few seconds of hiding. Now the question remained how he would achieve his goal the fastest way possible. Until suddenly…

H: [Hey System...]

H: [I believe I have found an easy solution.]

H: [The finger just like every other part of the body.]

H: [How about you stop interrupting me and I will get to it. So where were we?...Oh yeah! Clumps of cells. That means that I should be able to separate them within my inventory. Not only that but once they are separated and I am able to open up exits of my inventory in a radius of 25 meters I should be able to open up miniature portals inside my body that can insert a single cell inside my body which will fulfill my requirements. This will be way faster compared to copying a cell and putting it in my bloodstream.]

As soon as he heard the evaluation he went ahead and executed his plan. Within a second it was completed and stinging pain began to assault his brain as his cells changed, causing him to almost be detected as his Sneak skill began to deactivate as his concentration switched to his pain.

After close to thirty seconds during which weaker heroes tried to chase away the observing crowd all while keeping a close eye on the fight between the strongest people known to them inside the factory. Hermann was convinced that outside of Japan even stronger quirk users should exist that weren't registered or simply not being talked about nationally. Leaning closely to the wall he tried to relax his body which was still hurting after the new skill had been fused with his body. Closing his eyes he waited for the pain to slowly disappear as his passive Energy&Matter creation repaired any damage done to his body in the past moments.

Meanwhile inside factory Allmight and AfO had already clashed multiple times, trying to gauge the true strength of their opponent without reveling their own true capabilities. Shortly after the moment Hermann had begun to rest outside after gaining his new skill the two also stopped their game of cat and mouse with AfO beginning his usual tactic of taunting. Contrary to the small kid in armor Allmight was a well known person and thus AfO knew much more about him.

AfO: "If it isn't everyone's favorite hero Allmight. Did you come to fail at the same task as your predecessors? Oh how I loved their screams of despair and their realization of their own incompetence. Have you come to entertain me in the same way?"

The smile that always adorned the face of Japan's greatest idol seemed strained now and his eyes blazed with hatred, a sight that hadn't been observed by the public that merely knew him as a gentle but powerful individual. With a voice that seemed as restraint as his impulses to punch the villain who was also responsible for the death of his mentor he said:

Allmight: "Surrender and go to prison or feel pain through my fists. This is your choice now but be quick."

AfO merely laughed and with a mocking smirk he gazed at Allmight.

AfO: "Do you truly think you can defeat me? But since you want me to choice options I think the best and most logical outcome would be my freedom and your leave in a body bag."

With that their fights resumed but this time they didn't hold back anything and slowly the factory began to fall apart following their rampage. The heroes outside tried to push the crowd back even further while trying to stop the flying debris from the fight that were threatening the people and buildings in the surroundings. When Hermann finally felt that he had rested enough only a few chunks in the corners were left standing while the rest had been destroyed by various means. As he observed the destruction in and around the obliterated factory Allmight decided to speak to him as he had suddenly reappeared after he had vanished after Allmight had attacked on AfO.

Allmight: "Who are you? Friend or Foe?"

Hermann answered…