hotmtlnovel 084 Homelander: Bearing the Strongest Burden
084 Homelander: Bearing the Strongest Burden
The next day, in the morning.
new York.
The Seven held an emergency meeting at the now-repaired Vought Tower.
This was the first meeting held since the Boys, along with Soldier Boys, attacked headquarters a week ago.
The conference room on the top floor overlooks half of the city.
Homelander, seated at the head of the table, exuded authority without anger, gazing down at the five people seated at the conference table below. His secretary, Ashley, stood beside him as usual, carrying documents.
The atmosphere was somewhat oppressive, and the tension was palpable.
Starlight and Locomotive looked at the three new members sitting next to or opposite them with serious expressions and some unease.
They were a sexy blonde with wavy hair and a large bust, wearing a deep V-neck outfit.
A stylish white man wearing orange goggles and a combat suit with lightning bolt patterns.
A Black woman wearing light-colored glasses, slightly overweight, and dressed in bronze armor.
No introduction is needed; Starlight and Train Head clearly know who the three are.
The first person.
She hosts a far-right program and is Homelander's number one fanatic, Firecracker Girl.
Its primary ability is to generate explosive sparks.
The second person.
The fastest speed can reach the speed of sound, making him the second fastest in the world.
The opposing team had competed with the locomotive for the title of the world's fastest train many times, but had repeatedly lost.
And then there's the third person.
Known as the smartest person in the world, a wise man.
Her ability is to increase brain cell count, giving her wisdom that is beyond the reach of ordinary people!
These three individuals occupy the three major areas of 'fans', 'speed', and 'intelligence', respectively.
Starlight and the locomotive clearly felt their position was being shaken.
Firecracker Girl and Shockwave Man are simply the best alternatives to the two, and the strongest competitors.
As for the wise one, the substitute member should be the vice-captain.
Seeing that Homelander hadn't spoken yet, Ashley began her opening remarks: "Now that everyone is here, let's officially begin today's meeting..."
Her words came to an abrupt halt.
But then they heard footsteps coming from the corridor.
Homelander, seated in the main seat, was surrounded by a host of new and veteran heroes, and Ashley was watching.
A figure dressed in black armor entered the rooftop conference room and sat down in the empty seat closest to the head of the table.
Los's injuries didn't seem to have fully healed. Leaning back in the metal chair, he asked weakly:
"Everyone, I'm not late, am I?"
I saw black.
The old members, Starlight and Locomotive, relaxed a bit, as if they had seen their backbone again.
The newly joined members are the Wise Man, the Shockwave Man, and the Firecracker Woman.
The three of them also sized up this legendary vice-captain.
The second-generation Xuanse lost his superpowers a week ago and is now just an ordinary person.
The vibrator looked at Los with a hint of disdain in his eyes.
The other party hadn't even left The Seven yet, and had directly joined the meeting hosted by Homelander?
The firecracker girl felt disgusted when she saw that Los's seat was so close to the head seat.
Only a fan like her, who is willing to give everything, deserves to be close to the perfect motherland!
The wise man stared at Los without expression, deep in thought.
"This vice-captain is no ordinary person. It's a pity he lost his superpowers and can't interfere with my plans."
Under light-colored glasses.
The wise man's eyes flickered, and he turned to look at the father of the countryman in the main seat.
Homelander didn't look at Xuanse, but said in a deep voice, "Let's begin the meeting."
Ashley began introducing the new members one by one and arranging follow-up work.
The meeting mainly focused on two things.
First, a manhunt will be launched for Queen Maeve and the members of the Boys.
Second, replace all the personnel within the Vought Corporation with superhumans.
Now, let's talk about the second item on the agenda.
Apart from Homelander, everyone else in the meeting room unconsciously turned their gazes toward the vice-captain.
So, is this meeting of the Super Seven also a farewell party for Vice Captain Xuanse?
However, regardless of everyone's speculations...
Until the meeting was nearing its end, the Homelander did not publicly dismiss Blackie, nor did he remove the title and position of vice captain.
End of the meeting.
Homelander suddenly said, "Ashley, from now on, all your power will be transferred to the Wise One, who will arrange the future planning of the Vought Corporation."
The wise man remained expressionless, only nodding to himself, everything was under control.
Ashley looked completely dazed.
So, the new member, the wise one, was actually replacing himself?
After the meeting was adjourned.
As the vice-captain Xuanse, Los arrived at the president's office and knocked on the door.
"Come in."
The voice of the father came from the president's office.
Push open the door.
Los saw Homelander standing majestically in front of the office's floor-to-ceiling window, his hands behind his back, clad in red gloves.
"Mr. John."
Los coughed softly and said weakly, "I'm sorry, I disappointed you."
The man's shoulders trembled slightly, and his hands, which were behind his back, clasped together involuntarily.
Los continued, "I want to leave the Super Seven. It's the best outcome for me and for headquarters."
Upon hearing this...
Homelander finally couldn't help but turn around and look directly at the vice-captain who had taken off his black helmet, the young man's handsome face pale and sickly.
He pursed his lips tightly, his right index finger twitched, and he said in a deep voice, "I absolutely disagree."
Homelander spread his arms wide with an air of authority and declared unequivocally, "The Vought Corporation is now mine. As members of the Super Seven, whoever I want to leave, can be fired the very day they want."
He said arrogantly, "But if I want someone to stay, no matter who objects, it won't matter, including Los yourself!"
Los said dejectedly, "But I no longer have superpowers and can't continue fighting."
"I don't need you to fight, just stay with the Seven."
Homelander gazed intently at Los and urged, "You are Ryan's godfather, the first junior I've supported. I won't allow you to leave like this. Stay and witness me become a true god!"
"To become a true god?"
Los muttered to himself.
This must be the future plan proposed by that wise gorilla.
Of course, at this moment, I have already achieved my goal.
Los feigned a moment's hesitation, then sighed, "Then I'll step back from the spotlight."
"Okay, that's right."
The people of the motherland readily agreed.
"You no longer need to participate in the Seven's operations. Take some more time to recover."
He stepped forward and patted Los on the shoulder, opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately chose to remain silent.
After Los left the office.
The man from the Homeland, through his X-ray vision, watched the young man's slowly departing figure.
I recall the other person's former high spirits and their current weakness and dejection.
Patriot paced back and forth in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows in the CEO's office, looking restless.
He clenched his fists tightly, a breath stuck in his throat, a question he couldn't bring himself to ask.
Los. You didn't let me down that day.
Isn't it myself who disappointed me?
to date.
Homelander still remembers the look in his son Ryan's eyes that day, filled with longing and admiration for his godfather Ross, something he had always strived for but could never obtain.
Are we the strongest?
Homelander stared blankly at the departing figure of Los outside the building, his fists clenching his gloves to pieces.
In the end, it turns out that he was the only one left to bear the strongest burden!