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Based on the number of duty call-outs, The Seven originally had one high-difficulty outing about every two days, which was already considered exemplary.
But now, they are on duty almost every day, and the intensity has taken a massive step up!
Whether it's fighting militants, combating terrorism, or even small meteorites attacking Earth, they participate in it all!
Their work ethic this year is so good that even a model worker would kneel; it's good enough to make Shawn and Mira gasp in astonishment.
"Darling, perhaps our attitude in the past was too harsh?"
Mira also found it incredible: "Homelander might not be going crazy; he might actually love working. After all, even with a 996 schedule, one would at least get one day off—that's normal. They simply don't treat themselves like human beings."
What kind of passion is driving Homelander to act?
Is it love? Is it responsibility?
Whether it's newspaper headlines or news reports on television, they are all telling Shawn and Mira that in order to be the best, Homelander is holding himself to even stricter standards than before...
"Is this Homelander's idea, or a strategy from Vought International?"
Hmm, aside from surprise, Shawn didn't have much of a reaction.
This seems like a good thing, right?
Regarding their recent good deeds, Shawn even liked them on Vought International's official Facebook page.
...
On the other side.
Homelander finally emerged from his self-doubt; he led by example, and naturally, he had to drive his team, The Seven, to do the same.
The members might have been secretly complaining, but unexpectedly, there was no infighting. Especially Queen Maeve; her time spent drinking had significantly decreased, and she was more energetic in her work and in berating others.
A-Train and The Deep are Homelander's loyal lackeys, striking wherever they are pointed.
Black Noir has moved past the impact of Waterloo, and Lamplighter and Translucent are no longer slacking off.
Everyone worked together with tacit understanding.
For a time, Vought International was united.
The sky over New York has brightened!
"Damn it, how is anyone supposed to live like this?!"
"Homelander's laser eyes are shooting so much they're smoking; who can withstand that?"
"New York, New York, the concrete jungle—even Jesus wouldn't be able to handle a scene like this!!"
"The heat is on, gotta run; I'm heading to Canada to lay low..."
Those vicious criminals, seeing the tense situation, all laid low, not daring to show their faces easily.
This absurd and comical scene gave Shawn the feeling that the sun was rising in the west.
Thanks to their efforts, the public really found that the atmosphere in the places they lived had improved!
For a time, praise for The Seven on the internet was overwhelming.
"What the f*ck! What kind of god-tier group is Vought International's The Seven! Every time I see them come out to save the day, I get goosebumps all over!"
"The sense of oppression when Homelander descends from the sky literally scares the villains so much they can't even move!"
"It's not just the terrorists who are stunned; who wouldn't say 'badass' after seeing the move where he flies at light speed to block missiles intended for a plane?"
"Queen Maeve is so cool and fierce when she fights; I just have to praise how she used her own flesh and blood to stop a heavy truck!"
"Lamplighter isn't bad either; with one burst of fire, he can burn down an entire criminal den, leaving the Delta Force troops just staring in disbelief!!"
"Black Noir is full of mystery, quietly solving big problems; he's incredibly cool without stealing the spotlight—now that's a real boss!!"
"A-Train runs faster than a rocket, saving kidnapped children in minutes. Is that video of him dodging bullets real?!"
"Translucent sneaks into cracks to catch criminals, and The Deep can talk to sharks and rescue sunken ships directly from the ocean; their coordination is seamless!"
...
At Vought Tower, Homelander was riding high, watching his approval ratings soar, trying hard to suppress the smile on his lips.
It was time to hold a press conference.
"I'm very happy to be sitting here chatting with everyone today, right? After all, I'm usually just too busy."
Homelander sat casually on the steps of the press conference, his posture relaxed, resting his chin on his fist like a thinker troubled by questions.
Facing the reporters' questions, Homelander's smile had a bit more brazenness than usual, and he said:
"We are professionally trained, legitimate heroes. In the past, we always did too much and said too little, so there were always voices questioning the legitimacy of The Seven. I understand them; after all, everyone has different thoughts."
Homelander's tone carried a hint of cathartic pleasure: "But what about now? I think they should understand by now—yes, we are far more important than they imagined, and we can do far more than they ever imagined!"
The host's heart rate quickened slightly, feeling a sense of awe toward Homelander at this moment, and he obediently handed over the topic: "Netizens all say you are the strongest superhero in the world. How do you view this evaluation?"
"Hehehehe~!"
Homelander threw his head back and laughed, his voice filled with undisguised pride, leaning forward and looking straight into the camera:
"That's not something netizens are just saying; it's a fact, friend! I can fly while carrying a tank, I can take a bath in a volcano, I can slice up meteorites with laser eyes..."
"Oh, right, that meteorite that hit Africa last month—you all thought it was shot down by missiles? Don't be stupid! It was me who sliced it up outside the atmosphere; the global governments just didn't want to cause panic, so they didn't let it be said."
"As for being the strongest? Of course I am the strongest; there's nothing to shy away from. Vought International chose me as the leader of The Seven because I have this ability. I have protected this country for so many years, I have saved the lives of ordinary people, and you all need me."
"I am Homelander, and I deserve this title—every single word of it. No matter who you compare me to, I am the better one, the strongest one!!"
...
His words, through the internet, were seen and heard by everyone.
Such an uncharacteristic Homelander, such a distinctively characterized statement, immediately whipped up a storm of public opinion on the internet.
Shawn was busy taking care of the kids with Mira at the time; it should have been an unremarkable day.
But looking at the figure on the screen, he couldn't help but smile, "Homelander has changed."
If the Homelander of the past was just reading from Vought International's PR scripts in front of the camera—even if his emotions were sincere and his acting was perfect—it wasn't his own true thoughts.
Then the Homelander of now can no longer help but express himself; he needs the public to know him as a person, understand him as a person, and fall in love with him as a person.
Mira was right; Homelander, now, who knows what triggered him, not only is he going crazy with field duties, but he has also become much more real. He dares to show his confident and arrogant side in front of the camera.
It seems like Homelander is losing control.
But Shawn believes that only when that coin truly stops spinning will you know which side it shows to the world.
Of course, in the eyes of the fans who support Homelander, this is called being sincere and unpretentious.
Homelander is powerful, yet still so restrained, so down-to-earth, and so self-disciplined; he deserves every beautiful adjective in the world.
Putting aside Vought International's underhanded dealings, Homelander is righteous to the point of being eerie at this moment.
Shawn muttered to himself: "Who is born willing to be a bad guy?"
Mira fell into deep thought. After a moment, she looked at Shawn, her eyes carrying a strange glimmer: "If they can keep this up, then perhaps this world can still be saved."
"Yeah."
But is this possible?
Although it is a possibility that makes one yearn, Shawn still gently shook his head.
He held Mira's hand and said: "It's like the afterglow before sunset; the reason people find it beautiful is because night is about to fall."
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