One Punch Man: Heroics Start with Dual Kamui

Chapter 140 140: “Free” Loris

After joining the Hero Association, Boros had already gone on several missions.

Originally, his armor had been destroyed, but with the remains he entrusted Dr. Kuseno, the same genius scientist who rebuilt Genos into a cyborg, to forge a replacement.

He hadn't gone to Metal Knight for two reasons. First, he didn't know him well. Second, Metal Knight was hardly trustworthy according to Shinji.

In fact, Metal Knight was suspiciously linked to both [Neo] and the "Machine God" organization. For example, the battle armor used by [Neo] bore striking similarities to schematics once found in Metal Knight's lab. More importantly, there was something off about [Neo]'s combat suits.

Because of this, Shinji couldn't rest easy letting Metal Knight craft Boros' armor. Even so, the suit Kuseno managed to make wasn't as effective as the original.

Since the salvaged fragments couldn't form a complete set, Kuseno had to substitute with Earth's metals. The result was far less pure, and naturally, its performance dropped considerably.

Still, it served Boros as a limiter on his power, worked as armor, and could even pass as clothing. Meanwhile, Sonic had shut himself in, focusing entirely on practicing the Rasengan. He hardly went out at all.

On the other hand, today, Loris seemed to have something on her mind.

She secretly called Shinji first, just to check if Boros was around.

"Boros is living right next door. You might as well stop hiding. He's already sensed your presence, he's just not sure who it is," Shinji told her.

"No way! I don't want him finding out. Just come up here, I have something to tell you." Loris refused to face Boros directly.

Shinji sighed, helpless. "Alright."

The moment he spoke, Shinji appeared in front of her, still holding his phone. Loris was sprawled lazily on the sofa, wearing a thin one-piece nightdress.

But since she was completely "free", not wearing anything underneath, and sitting there with zero awareness, Shinji could hardly avoid seeing what he shouldn't.

He quickly averted his gaze. "Seriously... you don't wear underwear at all?"

"It's too much of a hassle. Though now, when I go out, I do wear it."

Loris casually sat up, as if completely unfazed by what had just happened.

"That's... a bit better," Shinji said.

At home, a girl being "free" was just a matter of personal habit. But going outside like that was pushing it. Still, he reminded himself, it wasn't fair to judge aliens with Earth's standards.

"So, what was it you wanted to tell me?" Shinji asked.

"I want to go shopping. But with my brother downstairs, I don't dare step out."

Barefoot, she slid off the sofa and stretched in place, her arms rising high.

Her thin nightdress shifted with the movement, revealing her alluring curves.

"Dyum…" Shinji rubbed his nose.

Alien or not, having this little sense of caution really seemed dangerous.

After stretching, Loris continued, "That's why I want you to take me. Can't you teleport us somewhere far away? That way my brother won't notice."

"Fine. But change your clothes first," Shinji said firmly.

"Of course." Loris muttered, "At first I didn't care, but after staying on this planet for a while, I've actually started feeling embarrassed..."

"Is that so? Then I suppose that's a good thing. No wonder you went out and bought underwear on your own."

At that moment, Shinji thought to himself that it seemed Loris was gradually being influenced by human civilization.

But the next second, he saw Loris casually take off her pajamas right in front of him, toss them onto the sofa, and then walk naked into the bedroom to change clothes.

"You… this is what you call having a sense of shame?"

Seeing Loris completely exposed before his eyes, Shinji could not help but complain.

Loris turned back to look at him.

Then she tilted her head in confusion. "Strange, I don't really feel embarrassed anymore. Could it be because I'm already used to you seeing me?"

"Don't make it sound like I peek at you all the time…" Shinji looked a little speechless.

Humming a little tune, Loris changed into normal clothes in the bedroom.

A clean blouse with jeans, and this time she was no longer "going commando" underneath.

Not only that, she also put on a light-colored sunhat.

It not only shielded her from the sun but also helped cover the third eye on her forehead.

"You're getting better at dressing yourself these days."

Seeing this, Shinji commented with some surprise.

It was not just her outfit. The fashion magazines scattered on the table and sofa also showed that Loris had been studying fashion quite a bit.

"Yeah, I think it's pretty fun. I look into it whenever I have free time." Loris said with a smile.

"Well, you are a girl after all." Shinji did not find it unusual.

Before heading out, Loris gently stroked the little cat lying on the sofa's backrest and whispered, "Be good, kitty. We'll be back soon~"

"Meow~"

The little cat, disturbed from its nap, mewed softly, stretched lazily, and went right back to sleep.

"Alright, take me to the city." Loris came up to Shinji.

"Okay." Shinji nodded, placing a hand on her shoulder.

The next moment, the two of them appeared on a busy street in Z-City.

"We're here. I'll head back now. Just contact me when you want to return." Shinji, getting to depart.

"Wait, why are you in such a rush? Can't you keep me company for a bit?" Loris quickly stopped him.

"Where do you want to go?" Shinji stayed instead of leaving.

"I was thinking of going to… ah, I forgot what it's called. Never mind, just follow me!" With that, Loris grabbed his hand and pulled him into the crowd.

Perhaps because she was a little excited, she did not mind holding hands at all.

Shinji immediately felt the slender softness of her hand. It was no different from that of a human girl. In fact, maybe because of the warm weather, her palm felt even hotter than usual…

[Ding! Host and Loris held hands for the first time. Reward: +20 Points!]

Bruh.