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Chapter 369
Chapter 368: The Decisive Battle Approaches! Tensions Soar!
Sam's only feeling at this moment was extreme relief. Even though blood flowed from the corner of his mouth and his body was covered in scars left by burns, his face was still beaming with joy. His happiness was no less than that of Japanese people hearing about Mount Fuji erupting, Indians seeing their country become the sixth permanent member, or Koreans successfully getting the Spring Festival inscribed as a UNESCO heritage.
"Losing your superpower now isn't a good thing, Mr. Jervis. We need to get Sam to the Hospital for treatment quickly." Golden Boy turned his head to look at Xia Shang.
"I can make you lose your superpower, and I can also give it back to you."
Xia Shang put his hand into his pocket, gripping the Compound V he carried with him. Then, through an invisible flesh and blood tentacle, he injected the Compound into Sam's body.
To onlookers, Xia Shang merely parted his lips slightly. Sam, who was embedded in the Wall, suddenly pressed both hands to the sides of his head, his expression becoming increasingly distorted. Not only that, but the scabs on Sam's wounds also fell off at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the granulation tissue that grew filled the wounds.
In less time than it takes to drink a cup of coffee, the injuries on Sam's body surface were basically healed.
"Turning you into an ordinary human is very simple for me. Next, Dr. Cardosa will continue to be responsible for the enhancement experiments for both of you. If you perform well, I will fulfill your wish." With that, Xia Shang turned and walked out of the Room. As he passed by Kaduosa, he said, "Stop your virus research and put all your energy into this matter. I only care about the result. Don't disappoint me."
"I will do my utmost, please rest assured, Mr. Jervis." Kaduosa bowed, saying fearfully and respectfully.
"Only by being a valuable person will you not be discarded like trash."
"Understood." Kaduosa's throat was dry, and he hurriedly lowered his head even further.
After leaving the Godolkin University Underground Laboratory, Xia Shang walked into the Vice Principal's Office, then poured a cup of water from the water dispenser. He stood by the window, looking down at the students on the sports field.
"What an excellent superpower reserve," he murmured softly.
…………
Time quickly passed, and half a month later, it was proven that Homelander indeed had no management talent. Some trivial matters bothered him so much that he was overwhelmed. After less than a month, Homelander simply pushed all the large and small affairs of the group onto Ashley Barrett.
But Ashley Barrett was only a Vice President after all. She couldn't possibly, nor did she have the energy, to handle everything. As a result, her already sparse hair became increasingly thin under Homelander's torment.
Late at night, in an Underground Passage, a scruffy Billy put down his mobile phone and shook his head at Soldier Boy. "Queen Maeve said that Homelander hasn't left Vought Tower this whole time. She's tried various methods but hasn't succeeded in luring Homelander out of Vought Tower. Furthermore, her actions have already aroused Homelander's suspicion. I think we should wait a bit longer. After all, trying to take down Black Noir right under Homelander's nose is too high a risk, and the success rate is very small."
"A bunch of useless guys. I don't have the patience to keep playing with you. Come with me, or I'll kill all of them."
Soldier Boy picked up his shield, pressed it against Billy's neck, and said fiercely.
"I have the ability to blow you and this damn place to pieces."
Subsequently, Hughie and the others watched as Soldier Boy took Billy hostage and left the Underground Passage.
"Have you seen Saving Private Ryan?" Mother's Milk looked towards the entrance of the Passage, his expression serious and solemn.
"Duh, of course I have."
Hughie always got a stiff face and furrowed brows when he was anxious.
"We are about to face a challenge even more severe than that. This means some of us might die. If any of you feel like backing out, I understand and won't blame anyone." Mother's Milk picked up the shotgun that had been prepared on the table and walked in the direction Billy and Soldier Boy had left.
"Shetty! Are you saying I'm a coward?" Hughie also grabbed a gun and followed.
"I'll go with you." Kimiko looked gently at Frenchie, expressing her meaning through sign language.
"Okay." Frenchie swore in his heart at this moment that he would protect Kimiko's safety no matter what.
Meanwhile, Vought Tower, top floor Supe Conference Room.
"Now! Immediately! Evacuate all employees in the Building!" Queen Maeve, wearing her suit, walked directly into the Meeting Room and said to Ashley Barrett.
"What?" Ashley Barrett looked bewildered.
"He finally couldn't hold back and is ready to make a move." Homelander seemed to have anticipated this long ago. He walked towards Queen Maeve with a cold face. "He wants revenge, and Black Noir is the only one left. That damn bitch, did you think I didn't know you were Billy's inside man? This whole time, you've been trying every possible way, hoping I would stay away from Vought Tower to give Soldier Boy a chance to strike."
"Nobody's an idiot."
In an instant, Homelander shot out like a cannon shell, the Stars and Stripes flag fluttering behind him, his eyes flashing with brutal killing intent.
Boom! He grabbed Queen Maeve's neck and slammed her violently against the Wall. The entire Conference Room shook for a moment. Accompanied by a deafening crash, the Wall suddenly shattered, with a deep pit smashed into it by the back of Queen Maeve's head.
"I've been patient for too long, you know?" Homelander's five fingers tightened their grip, the tips completely sinking into Queen Maeve's skin. He stared directly into Queen Maeve's eyes, cold killing intent flowing from the center of his pupils. "I've always seen The Seven as a happy family. Why did you and Starlight have to ruin that?"
Homelander's right hand, like an iron clamp, gripped Queen Maeve's neck tightly.
At this moment, Starlight, who was sitting on the sofa in the Meeting Room, couldn't help but stand up. Her originally dark brown eyes instantly turned into dazzling gold.
"Don't move!" Lamplighter pulled out his lighter and stood behind Starlight, saying.
At the same time, Black Noir suddenly appeared beside Starlight and placed his hand on Starlight's shoulder.
The atmosphere in the Meeting Room instantly became tense.
The Deep, who hadn't figured out the situation yet, sat dumbfounded on the sofa, completely still.
Where am I? What's happening? Who should I help now? How do I help? "Calm down, calm down, Homelander, don't start fighting among yourselves at a time like this. I'll go evacuate the personnel, you guys help me talk some sense into him." A panicked Ashley Barrett quickly extended her hands, repeatedly pressing downwards, retreating as she did so. As soon as she exited the Meeting Room, she immediately turned and ran towards the Elevator, pulling out her mobile phone to call Stan Edgar.
"Damn it! Damn it!"
Ashley Barrett pressed the Elevator button several times, then ran towards the stairs.
(End of Chapter)
Sam's only feeling at this moment was extreme relief. Even though blood flowed from the corner of his mouth and his body was covered in scars left by burns, his face was still beaming with joy. His happiness was no less than that of Japanese people hearing about Mount Fuji erupting, Indians seeing their country become the sixth permanent member, or Koreans successfully getting the Spring Festival inscribed as a UNESCO heritage.
"Losing your superpower now isn't a good thing, Mr. Jervis. We need to get Sam to the Hospital for treatment quickly." Golden Boy turned his head to look at Xia Shang.
"I can make you lose your superpower, and I can also give it back to you."
Xia Shang put his hand into his pocket, gripping the Compound V he carried with him. Then, through an invisible flesh and blood tentacle, he injected the Compound into Sam's body.
To onlookers, Xia Shang merely parted his lips slightly. Sam, who was embedded in the Wall, suddenly pressed both hands to the sides of his head, his expression becoming increasingly distorted. Not only that, but the scabs on Sam's wounds also fell off at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the granulation tissue that grew filled the wounds.
In less time than it takes to drink a cup of coffee, the injuries on Sam's body surface were basically healed.
"Turning you into an ordinary human is very simple for me. Next, Dr. Cardosa will continue to be responsible for the enhancement experiments for both of you. If you perform well, I will fulfill your wish." With that, Xia Shang turned and walked out of the Room. As he passed by Kaduosa, he said, "Stop your virus research and put all your energy into this matter. I only care about the result. Don't disappoint me."
"I will do my utmost, please rest assured, Mr. Jervis." Kaduosa bowed, saying fearfully and respectfully.
"Only by being a valuable person will you not be discarded like trash."
"Understood." Kaduosa's throat was dry, and he hurriedly lowered his head even further.
After leaving the Godolkin University Underground Laboratory, Xia Shang walked into the Vice Principal's Office, then poured a cup of water from the water dispenser. He stood by the window, looking down at the students on the sports field.
"What an excellent superpower reserve," he murmured softly.
…………
Time quickly passed, and half a month later, it was proven that Homelander indeed had no management talent. Some trivial matters bothered him so much that he was overwhelmed. After less than a month, Homelander simply pushed all the large and small affairs of the group onto Ashley Barrett.
But Ashley Barrett was only a Vice President after all. She couldn't possibly, nor did she have the energy, to handle everything. As a result, her already sparse hair became increasingly thin under Homelander's torment.
Late at night, in an Underground Passage, a scruffy Billy put down his mobile phone and shook his head at Soldier Boy. "Queen Maeve said that Homelander hasn't left Vought Tower this whole time. She's tried various methods but hasn't succeeded in luring Homelander out of Vought Tower. Furthermore, her actions have already aroused Homelander's suspicion. I think we should wait a bit longer. After all, trying to take down Black Noir right under Homelander's nose is too high a risk, and the success rate is very small."
"A bunch of useless guys. I don't have the patience to keep playing with you. Come with me, or I'll kill all of them."
Soldier Boy picked up his shield, pressed it against Billy's neck, and said fiercely.
"I have the ability to blow you and this damn place to pieces."
Subsequently, Hughie and the others watched as Soldier Boy took Billy hostage and left the Underground Passage.
"Have you seen Saving Private Ryan?" Mother's Milk looked towards the entrance of the Passage, his expression serious and solemn.
"Duh, of course I have."
Hughie always got a stiff face and furrowed brows when he was anxious.
"We are about to face a challenge even more severe than that. This means some of us might die. If any of you feel like backing out, I understand and won't blame anyone." Mother's Milk picked up the shotgun that had been prepared on the table and walked in the direction Billy and Soldier Boy had left.
"Shetty! Are you saying I'm a coward?" Hughie also grabbed a gun and followed.
"I'll go with you." Kimiko looked gently at Frenchie, expressing her meaning through sign language.
"Okay." Frenchie swore in his heart at this moment that he would protect Kimiko's safety no matter what.
Meanwhile, Vought Tower, top floor Supe Conference Room.
"Now! Immediately! Evacuate all employees in the Building!" Queen Maeve, wearing her suit, walked directly into the Meeting Room and said to Ashley Barrett.
"What?" Ashley Barrett looked bewildered.
"He finally couldn't hold back and is ready to make a move." Homelander seemed to have anticipated this long ago. He walked towards Queen Maeve with a cold face. "He wants revenge, and Black Noir is the only one left. That damn bitch, did you think I didn't know you were Billy's inside man? This whole time, you've been trying every possible way, hoping I would stay away from Vought Tower to give Soldier Boy a chance to strike."
"Nobody's an idiot."
In an instant, Homelander shot out like a cannon shell, the Stars and Stripes flag fluttering behind him, his eyes flashing with brutal killing intent.
Boom! He grabbed Queen Maeve's neck and slammed her violently against the Wall. The entire Conference Room shook for a moment. Accompanied by a deafening crash, the Wall suddenly shattered, with a deep pit smashed into it by the back of Queen Maeve's head.
"I've been patient for too long, you know?" Homelander's five fingers tightened their grip, the tips completely sinking into Queen Maeve's skin. He stared directly into Queen Maeve's eyes, cold killing intent flowing from the center of his pupils. "I've always seen The Seven as a happy family. Why did you and Starlight have to ruin that?"
Homelander's right hand, like an iron clamp, gripped Queen Maeve's neck tightly.
At this moment, Starlight, who was sitting on the sofa in the Meeting Room, couldn't help but stand up. Her originally dark brown eyes instantly turned into dazzling gold.
"Don't move!" Lamplighter pulled out his lighter and stood behind Starlight, saying.
At the same time, Black Noir suddenly appeared beside Starlight and placed his hand on Starlight's shoulder.
The atmosphere in the Meeting Room instantly became tense.
The Deep, who hadn't figured out the situation yet, sat dumbfounded on the sofa, completely still.
Where am I? What's happening? Who should I help now? How do I help? "Calm down, calm down, Homelander, don't start fighting among yourselves at a time like this. I'll go evacuate the personnel, you guys help me talk some sense into him." A panicked Ashley Barrett quickly extended her hands, repeatedly pressing downwards, retreating as she did so. As soon as she exited the Meeting Room, she immediately turned and ran towards the Elevator, pulling out her mobile phone to call Stan Edgar.
"Damn it! Damn it!"
Ashley Barrett pressed the Elevator button several times, then ran towards the stairs.
(End of Chapter)
