Looking at the system notifications, not only had his various abilities taken a qualitative leap, but he had also unlocked brand new, awesome skills.
Homelander should have felt happy.
In the past, he would have laughed out loud by now.
But right now, he felt inexplicably annoyed.
"Listen, System. I am very grateful for these attribute bonuses."
"But can you explain to me why I'm still not a 'Superstar'? How many idioms do you guys have left to use up?"
Facing Homelander's complaint, the System provided feedback in a timely manner.
[Answering the Host, the idioms have all been exhausted. The next level promotion will be 'Superstar'.]
Upon hearing this definitive answer, the bit of irritation in Homelander's heart finally subsided.
"It better be." He curled his lips.
Alright, there's still a distance to go before not eating beef, comrades still need to work hard.
...
Lai Chi Kok Road.
The originally devastated ruins of the street were now filled with a jubilant crowd.
Homelander descended from the sky, landing with a perfect Superhero landing, the shockwave kicking up a cloud of dust.
"Boss!"
"It's Homelander!"
Deafening cheers erupted instantly.
Vought International's heroes and the civilians who had come to help clear the ruins spontaneously cleared a path, clapping vigorously to welcome him.
Homelander stepped forward, smiling and nodding frequently to the surrounding crowd.
"Whoosh!"
A soft sound came from the air.
The next second, Jessica appeared out of thin air, her arms wrapping directly around Homelander's waist and back, burying her head into his chest.
"You bastard." Jessica bit her lip, "If you dare to disappear again next time, I'll cut your cape into shreds."
"Heh, then you'd better find a better pair of scissors." Homelander chuckled, taking the opportunity to wrap his arms around her waist.
On the outskirts of the crowd.
Skye arrived at the scene.
She looked at the crowded wall of people in front of her, raised her hands slightly, and released shockwaves from her fingertips.
An invisible force field pushed open a gap in the crowd.
Skye quickly squeezed to the front row, just in time to see the scene of Jessica throwing herself into Homelander's arms.
Her footsteps stopped abruptly.
Looking at the two embracing tightly, a flash of sadness crossed her eyes. Then she lowered her head and moved her feet backward, attempting to shrink back into the crowd.
"Skye."
Homelander's sexy, deep voice pierced through the noise of the crowd and fell into her ears.
Skye quickly raised her head to look.
She saw Homelander smiling, opening his other arm toward her.
The look in his eyes was full of encouragement and tenderness.
Skye stood where she was.
After hesitating for only a second, the next moment, she quickened her pace and rushed forward desperately, occupying the other half of Homelander's embrace.
Homelander took the opportunity to close his arms, pulling both of them into his embrace.
And the media reporters who had rushed over upon hearing the news were like sharks smelling blood, swarming over with their cameras and microphones.
Until a few microphones were about to be shoved into his face, did Homelander gently pat the two women on their shoulders.
Jessica and Skye then stepped back half a pace, but still stood on his left and right.
Not far away, the Vought International Superheroes watched this scene and whistled one after another.
Tony Stark nudged Captain Rogers beside him with his elbow.
"Look at him, Captain. Just saved the World, and now he's busy saving girls' hearts."
Tony curled his lips and said, "I think the World is being unfair to me..."
Rogers hung his shield back behind his back and chuckled, "He deserves it, Tony. He bore a pressure that all of us combined couldn't withstand."
"So, Mr. Stark. Are you jealous?" Natasha crossed her arms, looking at Tony with a half-smile.
"Jealous, ha!" Tony lifted his chin and said, "You go ask 'U.S. Weekly', who doesn't know that I, Tony Stark, am the most popular playboy among girls in New York."
In the relaxed atmosphere of the heroes' banter, only Pietro was irritably kicking a piece of gravel at his feet.
"Sigh, Wanda..."
He shook his head and sighed repeatedly.
"When will you, silly girl, ever wake up? If you don't come back, the Boss is going to be carved up by these two bitches."
He glanced at Jessica, who looked full of pride.
"Fine, although Jessica is my big sister, she's still a bitch."
At this time, the media had already scrambled to ask questions, trying to dig out the first-hand news from this savior...
"Mr. Homelander! Is that giant head from an alien demon god?"
"How did you defeat it? Is Earth safe now?"
"What are the next plans for Vought International?"
"Regarding the disaster suffered by Hong Kong this time, will Vought International provide humanitarian aid?"
Facing the cacophony of questions, Homelander raised his hand and pressed it down.
The scene gradually quieted down, waiting for Homelander's speech.
"Friends of the press, listen to me."
"Today, tonight, we won a difficult battle..."
"I and these brothers and sisters who fought on the front line are now exhausted and need to rest."
"Regarding the details of this crisis, Vought International will hold an official press conference later to answer all your questions in one go."
The reporters looked disappointed, but no one dared to speak up in opposition.
Homelander changed the subject.
"However, there is one question I can answer for you right now."
All lenses were immediately aimed at his face.
"The reconstruction work of the Hong Kong quarantine zone will be fully responsible by Vought International. Every brick, every tile, will be paid for by Vought."
"Furthermore, every affected family or individual, before you return to normal life, can receive a full monthly living subsidy from Vought International."
"This is the promise Vought gives you!"
As soon as these words were spoken, local social media and forums were instantly flooded.
"Homelander is so smart! So awesome!"
"The big boss is the big boss! Vought International is amazing!"
"Thanks, Homelander! You are the true savior, from now on my life belongs to Vought!"
"Whoever dares to speak ill of Homelander in the future, I'll be the first to hack them!"
Listening to the applause in his ears, Homelander knew that the public relations effect this time had reached its peak.
Immediately, he nodded to Jessica and Skye, preparing to take off and leave.
"I'm going with you." Jessica stepped forward.
Skye also followed closely, grabbing Homelander's arm, unwilling to fall behind.
Homelander shook his head.
"I still have some important things to deal with right now." Homelander patted both their arms, "You stay here and assist with the aftermath. I'll come find you later."
"But..." Skye still wanted to say something.
But Homelander didn't give them a chance to persist.
Homelander bent his legs slightly and shot up from the ground, disappearing into the skyline in the blink of an eye.
Jessica and Skye stood there, looking at each other.
Their gazes met in the air, as if invisible sparks were flying.
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