Stan Edgar was very satisfied with Azu's flustered expression. After controlling him for more than ten seconds, he smiled and shook his head, saying:
"No, Mr. Vought successfully cracked the genetic code in the [X gene] that provides superpowers, so to be precise... the users of [Compound V] are not mutants, but more excellent human beings!"
"Perhaps it was because Mr. Vought realized at that time that aliens like mutants would one day be rejected and eliminated by this world!"
Azu breathed a long sigh of relief after hearing this, and finally stabilized from the shock of being dominated by his "mutant background".
There was no way around it.
Azu cared most about his own fame in this world!
And "mutants" were almost universally recognized as "garbage", and in the eyes of many people, this group was not even worthy of being regarded as human beings.
If Azu also became a member of the mutants, wouldn't he instantly transform from a beloved superhero into a rat everyone despised?
Hiss... the picture was too beautiful, Azu didn't even dare to think about it!
At this moment, Stan Edgar continued, "Later, in 1944, Mr. Vought keenly noticed the subtle changes in the world situation, so he secretly went to the Allied countries..."
"While Oppenheimer was still trying to develop the atomic bomb, Mr. Vought's [Compound V] had already been applied to the battlefield."
"The advent of Soldier Boy and a group of 'artificial' superheroes broke the myth that only mutants could have superpowers at that time.
And it successfully shone in the war, killing many fascist soldiers and playing a crucial and decisive role in various key battles."
"So, after the war, Mr. Vought's crimes were successfully pardoned by the heads of state..."
Although Stan Edgar spoke with great enthusiasm.
Homelander had already become a little impatient.
He was not interested in these historical events at all.
Of course.
Except for his own glorious deeds.
No, why the hell are you giving me a history lesson here?
"Stan, although this story is wonderful and lets me know the origin of [Compound V], but you damn..."
Homelander immediately interrupted impatiently, "Ahem, I mean, what exactly are you trying to say?"
Even though the conversation was interrupted several times, Stan Edgar's face did not show any anger, and he always maintained a professional fake smile like an old dog.
"I just want to tell you one thing. If you simply think that [Vought International] is just a company that survives on superheroes, then you are very wrong."
"We are actually a pharmaceutical company, and you... Homelander, are not the most valuable asset in the company."
"Our most valuable asset is the secret formula of [Compound V], which was personally developed by Mr. Vought."
"And your previous actions of leaking some [Compound V] have caused extremely huge hidden dangers to the company."
Homelander's eyes suddenly became slightly flustered upon hearing this.
But it wasn't because of fear, but a cramped reaction similar to that of a child being caught by an adult after secretly doing something bad, "I have no idea what you're talking about."
Stan Edgar's tone suddenly became stern at this time, and he stared straight at the other party without blinking, "Then let me remind you... During Madeline's tenure as the head of the company, you secretly provided some terrorist elements with [Compound V].
The purpose was to get the [Seven] you led into the [Department of Defense]'s defense system as soon as possible, so as to stand on the same platform as the [Avengers]."
"But you never thought that the price of this dangerous approach might be directly destroying the reputation and foundation that [Vought International] has established for a long time."
How could Homelander endure such blatant accusations? He immediately stepped forward angrily and loudly reminded:
"Sir, I don't like the tone you're using to talk to me right now, not at all, so you better apologize to me quickly..."
But this time.
Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Stan Edgar, who was not timid at all, "I don't like your willful actions and your stupid behavior of ignoring the company's requirements and putting the company in danger even more."
"When you are posing in front of the camera, my people have to rush around the world like a bunch of idiots, trying to fix the messes you have created."
"Please remember that you are not the only superhero in this world. [Vought International] can promote you, and it can also freeze you."
"Thor, Hulk, and even Iron Man... there are too many guys in this world who can defeat you. If you lose the company's support... you are nothing!"
"So, I called you here today just to inform you of one thing."
"That is... in the future, no matter what decision I make, I don't need to ask for your consent or notify you in advance. You just need to do as you are told after receiving the notification!"
Homelander's aura gradually diminished with each of Stan Edgar's words.
In the end, his eyes even began to flicker, and even his heart wavered.
"Okay, don't you have an interview next?"
Stan Edgar raised his hand to check the time on his watch, then returned to his desk and pointed to the door, giving a faint order to leave.
The necessary warning had been completed.
Continuing to talk might cause Homelander, who was ashamed and angry, to tear up his face on the spot.
This was not the result he wanted.
So stopping the conversation here was the most appropriate.
As a professional manager.
His grasp of people's hearts and human nature far exceeded that of Madeline, the "meat seller".
Homelander stood in place, his expression constantly changing.
But in the end, he restrained the urge to start killing and turned away angrily.
Because, as Stan Edgar said, there were countless superheroes who could replace him now.
Therefore, he needed to use [Vought International]'s strong financial resources and huge influence to maintain his current "popularity" so that he would not be forgotten by the public.
In comparison, [Vought International] did occupy a dominant position.
"John!"
While riding the elevator back to his lounge, Homelander suddenly heard someone calling his name.
And this name was rarely known except by the researchers in the laboratory where he was born.
So he turned his eyes vigilantly, only to find that the voice was coming from his shadow reflected on the mirror-like smooth elevator wall.
Σ(⊙▽⊙"a???
WTF???
"Am I hallucinating?"
Homelander couldn't believe his eyes.
Just as he was hesitating whether to use [heat vision] to destroy this damn elevator, he heard his shadow persuade him:
"John, cheer up quickly, it's not your fault... that black ghost Stan originally hated you. He said those words just to undermine your confidence, so that you become a good dog who obeys [Vought International]'s orders!"
"Don't forget, you are the Homelander who is unique in the sky and on the earth. How can you let those mortals control your words and deeds... You must also become stronger."
Homelander was stunned, feeling like he had found a confidant, so he subconsciously asked, "Then what should I do?"
The vague shadow replied, "First of all, you have to drive that obstructive black ghost from the CEO's position and master absolute power within [Vought International]..."
Ding——
The elevator arrived on the 66th floor, and Homelander walked out thoughtfully.
…………
……
As the situation further developed.
Karl, who was in [Sokovia], naturally noticed the feedback from [Prestige Value].
In less than half a day, more than 500,000 [Prestige Value] had been credited.
This speed was faster than robbing!
……
[Name: Karl Mala]
[Age: 19 years old]
[Identity: Lord of the Warp (Warhammer 40K period)]
[Current Prestige Value: 4,029,999]
Most⊥New⊥Small⊥Say⊥In⊥Six⊥9⊥⊥Book⊥⊥Bar⊥⊥First⊥Post!
[Current Dimension Size: 1, cubic meters]
[Current Dimension Strength: Level 4 Breakthrough Dimension (0/10,000,000)]
……
However.
Now, Karl doesn't care about the discussions outside at all.
First, he believed in Old Zhan's ability to control the screen. Even if he didn't take the initiative to order it, the other party would never allow the fishing theory to get out of control.
Second, the hotter the fishing theory was, the more beneficial it was to Karl... After all, sitting at home, [Prestige Value] came from the sky. Isn't this great?
Just ask, if it were you, would you take the initiative to intervene?
So no matter whether Nick Fury, that black ghost, was planning this farce behind the scenes, or [Monarch Organization], or some other Tom, Dick, or Harry...
The person who will win the most in the end will be Karl.
If anyone really can't stand it, then come to [Sokovia] and talk to him face to face!
Karl has always liked to convince the people with "virtue"!
Roar——
At this time, Godzilla, who had been in a coma, woke up again.
Perhaps he was frightened by King Kong, Godzilla, who looked a little sluggish, opened his eyes and rolled clumsily to the side on the spot, then climbed up from the ground in a bit of a mess.
Buzz… buzz buzz… buzz buzz buzz……
Accompanied by an increasingly rapid buzzing sound.
The neutron flux in Godzilla's body began to conduct upward along the caudal fin and eventually converged into a ball of [Atomic Breath] flashing with brilliant blue light in its mouth.
Seeing this, King Kong did not show any weakness and directly summoned the [a02 Symbiote Armor] to cover his whole body, also preparing for battle.
Karl, did you see that? It's not my fault this time. It started it first!
However.
Karl, who was shining with golden light all over his body, then floated between the two Titan monsters, preventing the battle from happening.
"Godzilla, we are not your enemy."
Karl used the power of the [Mind Stone] to successfully break the communication barrier between species and project his words into Godzilla's consciousness.
Roar——
Godzilla let out a dissatisfied roar, but did not rush to attack.
Because not only did it not feel hostility from Karl, but it also felt a warm and fulfilling special energy.
The closer it got to the golden light emanating from the other party, the faster the energy it lacked in its body recovered.
Even the injuries on its body became less painful.
Nice!!!
I guessed it right.
Karl was very satisfied with Godzilla's current performance.
Obviously, the pure cosmic secret energy emanating from his body successfully aroused the attention of President Gou.
In this way, he also mastered the bargaining chip to negotiate with it.
But Karl was very clear in his heart that the more it was at this time, the more he could not act with undue haste.
In his opinion, Godzilla was like a lone ranger, who had always been accompanied by loneliness in the nearly 250 million years of long years.
It was by no means possible to successfully establish trust with such a powerful and unruly monster overnight.
And just now he had already secretly tried to use [Orka Device] + [Mind Chain] to forcibly establish a connection with Godzilla.
However, as previously guessed, the mental power was blocked by an unusually powerful mysterious force and ultimately failed.
So now we must proceed step by step.
So Karl immediately changed the subject and used his thoughts to inform Godzilla that there were actually many powerful Titan ancestors in the depths of the earth.
They are likely to be awakened one by one in the future.
At that time, Godzilla alone will not be able to deal with so many powerful enemies at the same time.
So Karl proposed that Godzilla could establish a monster alliance relationship with King Kong, and when powerful enemies appeared, the two Titans could deal with them together.
And he, as King Kong's guardian, would provide them with a steady stream of cosmic secret energy to replenish their energy.
Godzilla did not give a reply immediately after listening, but silently absorbed the cosmic secret energy for a while before turning around and leaving with a stubborn face.
Soon, the huge figure disappeared under the sea.
"Karl, that old guy is very rude. Why don't you let me beat it up?"
King Kong pointed to the direction Godzilla left, shook his huge fist, and asked with a puzzled look.
"Handsome guy, remember your experience on [Skull Island]?"
Karl did not directly answer the other party's question, but said earnestly:
"Its experience is actually similar to yours, but it has endured much longer loneliness and solitude than you, so it is naturally not so easy to trust others."
"Let's give it a little more time to accept it..."
The kind-hearted King Kong immediately recalled his own lonely past on Skull Island and said with some sympathy:
"I have to say, it's really quite pitiful."
The titles of Chapters 180 and 181 are: [Azu, you are nothing or Poor Godzilla].
But I don't know what happened, the rest became garbled. Speaking of which, "Poor Godzilla" shouldn't be a forbidden word, right?
