Chapter 316: Learning from the boys universe, solidifying the Nickname
Image: Black Canary.
"Welcome to Themyscira!"
The one responsible for guiding Raven and Sara was Gwen Stacy.
She was always very enthusiastic about new sisters.
Seeing Aaron return with five women after a trip, she immediately felt extremely satisfied.
Currently, the number of good sisters on Themyscira, overall, surpassed Marvel, but the number of sisters truly connected to Aaron was actually less than half of Marvel's.
But she believed that as long as Aaron worked harder, they would always surpass the Marvel group.
What? You say Gwen Stacy herself is part of the Marvelgroup?
Gwen Stacy believed she should belong to a third party; she wanted to be a fair referee, responsible for balancing both sides.
This way, major conflicts wouldn't arise.
She felt she was putting in a lot of effort.
This was also one of her ways of finding enjoyment.
Gwen Stacy was preparing to take Raven and the others on a tour of Themyscira and introduce them to the current situation of this universe.
Meanwhile, Aaron was asking if there had been any special circumstances during his absence.
Aaron hadn't deliberately controlled the time this time, and due to the timelines of the two worlds, half a year had already passed in this world.
Circe shook her head, "With your glory, Master, neither the hidden darkness nor the gods dared to show their faces."
Atlanna also said, "The Seven Kingdoms are currently in good condition. We have already brought the Desert Kingdom back under the rule of the Seven Kingdoms. Now, except for the destroyed Lost Kingdom and the completely degenerated Trench, the five kingdoms are completely unified, and no one has any objections."
Aaron nodded at this; it was just a routine inquiry, really. He had left behind contingencies before he left to ensure Themyscira was not threatened.
Moreover, Diana and the others, after being strengthened by him, had strengths that were incomparable to before.
They were nominally demigods, but in reality, they surpassed the Greek gods.
Even if Ares revived, he would have to kneel.
Gwen Stacy, hearing this, raised her hand from afar, "I have a question! I have a question!"
After Aaron looked over, Gwen Stacy said somewhat awkwardly, "Um... actually, I suddenly realized that none of us have experience managing large companies."
"Although we have spread the Crystal Palace all over the world and made a lot of money, we now have to face a tricky problem..."
Gwen Stacy scratched her head, "How should we, as superhumans, interact with mortals?"
Circe said with a serious face, "According to me, why bother interacting with mortals? As superhumans, we should rule the world. Why not just replace the kings of every country with our own?"
Diana rejected it without thinking, "We don't have that many people, and it's impossible for us to manage such a large world."
Gwen Stacy, however, had an idea, "Actually, according to me, we can package superhumans. For example, popularize superhumans and turn them into superstars?"
"Going around fighting crime with masked faces like before is totally lame. Why can't Superheroes step into the spotlight?"
"As long as we can control these superhumans, then we can have more power to fight against the approaching darkness."
Gwen Stacy chuckled to herself as she spoke, thinking of something.
This idea did not receive much approval.
Seeing this, Gwen Stacy continued, "Think about it, why do normal universes, despite having so many superpowered individuals, mostly consist of criminals, with only a few willing to become Superheroes?"
"Why don't we change this situation, stop hiding, and let superhumans come out into the open."
"This also makes it easier for us to monitor them and better maintain order."
Gwen Stacy had thought this through carefully.
They had been active in various parts of the world recently, and it was inevitable that they would display their extraordinary abilities in public, revealing their superhuman nature.
This situation was unavoidable.
They had no choice but to either erase memories, directly expose their identities, or try their best to hide, depending on the circumstances.
She wondered if things would be better if Superheroes were in the spotlight.
Aaron's expression instantly turned strange when he heard this.
Gwen Stacy, having eaten many bamboo shoots (referring to her being perceptive), immediately saw that Aaron had an idea.
She happily hugged Aaron's shoulder and cooed, "Do you have any good suggestions?"
"I wouldn't dare call them good suggestions."
Aaron shook his head, "When you said all that, I just thought of a similar universe."
"They let Superheroes step into the public eye. I remember it was called… Vought International?"
Gwen Stacy blinked and smiled, "It seems I'm not the only one who thinks this way. So, how are they? Do humans and Superheroes get along more harmoniously?"
"No need to hide one's abilities, no need for people to find out their identities and seek revenge, and when needed, they can unite to fight against darkness…"
Aaron's expression grew even stranger, "Harmonious coexistence… In a way, yes, but…"
"The so-called harmonious coexistence is all thanks to the media…"
Gwen Stacy understood instantly. She knew all too well what the media was.
"I think we can learn from them, draw on their strengths, and further develop the Crystal Palace Group."
"At the same time, we can also find some like-minded sisters to protect this world together."
Gwen Stacy had many ideas, and her enthusiasm had not waned.
She always felt that she should contribute something to this universe where evil often triumphs over good, at least… do something.
Aaron said with a double meaning, "Learn from them? Of course, no problem!"
Gwen Stacy didn't react immediately, but she had been trained, and quickly realized the meaning of 'learning from them'.
Her hands tightened around Aaron's arm, causing a ripple across her chest.
"Then I must learn very well!"
At this moment, Sara Lance interjected, "Do you really need helpers? Why don't you bring more helpers from my world? For example, my sister, Laurel Lance."
"In fact, besides my sister, our universe has many other excellent women worth mentioning, such as Green Arrow's sister Thea, his future assistant Felicity, the Huntress Helena…"
Although Sara was visiting Paradise Island for the first time, she immediately adapted to the local customs.
Ever since she learned of Aaron's existence, capable of disregarding timelines and altering everyone's fate,
Sara had this idea.
During her time with The Legends Team, she had also learned many things. She revered time but was unwilling to watch her sister be bound by time and fate.
Star City was too small; only by following Aaron could she gain a larger platform.
Of course, most importantly, she also didn't want Green Arrow to take advantage.
Since Green Arrow had already become a veritable Nickname, why not solidify that title?
Gwen Stacy's eyes lit up when she heard this.
Her gaze towards Sara was that of a kindred spirit.
Sara truly resonated with her; Aaron was still too conservative, and Gwen Stacy wished she could help Aaron with his conquests.
Hearing that Sara's world had so many potential helpers, Gwen Stacy became a little impatient.
"What are we waiting for? Let's go bring them over quickly!"
Aaron raised an eyebrow, "Aren't you going to learn from Vought International?"
Gwen Stacy hesitated again upon hearing this.
At this moment, Circe stepped forward and said with a charming smile, "Master, let me bring back those helpers for you. Gwen Stacy, you can go ahead."
Circe's eyes gleamed with a hint of green, clearly indicating she had a plan.
Don't be fooled by Circe's docile demeanor like a kitten in front of Aaron.
In reality, before she followed Aaron, she was an evil witch who caused everyone a headache!
Aaron knew Circe's true nature. Without his restraint, no one knew what Circe would do to bring back "helpers."
Thinking of this, he directly instructed Pamela and Yamashiro An to assist Circe, while also restraining her.
The latter two were not weak in strength, especially Yamashiro An, who, possessing the athena cloth, was truly a goddess!
As for Gwen Stacy, she went with Aaron to another universe to "learn."
Chapter 317: Aaron's Charm, Firecracker Takes the Bait
Pictured: Firecracker.
"Wow, so this is the boys universe you were talking about?"
"It looks not much different from my world, very modern."
"I can't wait to see how the Superheroes of this world get along with ordinary people~ harmoniously."
After passing through the time-space portal, Gwen Stacylooked at the bustling crowd around them with excitement.
Aaron scanned their surroundings. This was a beach, full of foreign women in bikinis.
However, no one noticed their sudden appearance.
Looking at Gwen Stacy's expectant expression, Aaronsaid meaningfully, "Then you'd better be prepared, and it's best… not to have too much hope."
The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.
Such an exaggerated disparity could make one feel despair.
Gwen Stacy did not detect the deeper meaning in Aaron's words.
"I'm ready! Even if the media exaggerates, how exaggerated can it be?"
Gwen Stacy was somewhat dismissive.
The media might exaggerate, but it was a fact that Superheroes and humans coexisted without barriers, right?
She hated the societal background where Superheroes had to wear masks and disguise themselves to appear.
The emergence of the boys universe gave her hope.
"Wow, look! It's Firecracker! Our Superhero from Florida!"
The crowd on the beach suddenly surged,
Everyone excitedly rushed in a certain direction.
Then they saw a blonde woman in a blue and red uniform, with a pair of long, fair legs exposed, leap over ten meters high, jump into the seawater in a few steps, and easily rescue a little girl trapped in the water, cradling her in her arms.
"Wow~, as expected of a Superhero, Firecracker saved little Ginny!"
"Firecracker, I'm your fan, can I get your autograph?"
"Thank you, our hero!"
Gwen Stacy watched Firecracker enthusiastically interact with ordinary people from a distance and immediately felt that she had come to the right place.
"How did she do it? No mask to cover her face, no glasses to lower her presence, just openly revealing her true self."
"I'm increasingly looking forward to this world."
"So, she's a wet nurse!"
Aaron looked at Firecracker with a strange expression.
Isn't this Homelander's second-generation wet nurse? Well, literally.
Homelander, or rather, Homelander, is the undisputed NO. 1 in the boys universe.
He possesses a weakened version of Superman's abilities, including Iron Body, Super Vision, heat vision, flight, X-ray vision, super strength, and so on.
Why a weakened version? Because Homelander's abilities are relatively fixed. His power ceiling is between a hundred and a thousand tons, his flight speed is only a few Mach, and his X-ray vision requires focus and cannot penetrate zinc metal.
Furthermore, his strength cannot continue to grow, and he does not possess ice breath, nor one of Superman's most important abilities—the biological force field.
This means Homelander cannot land a plane smoothly, nor can he carry ordinary people at supersonic speeds for long periods.
But even with a weakened Iron Body, he is still one of the undisputed strongest in The Boys.
In a one-on-one fight, the only one who can threaten him is his father, Soldier Boy.
However, such a powerful character, who clearly has the power to overthrow nations, is secretly a big boy who lacks love and will never truly grow up.
He has three main hobbies: showing off, crescent moon slash, and human breast milk.
Firecracker specializes in producing Firecracker brand breast milk, specially for Homelander.
But it must be said, Firecracker's breasts are truly large.
"Wet nurse?"
Gwen Stacy was stunned and subconsciously looked at Firecracker.
Although she didn't have Super Vision, she had other methods.
She directly took out a drawing board to draw, then pulled out a telescope to look.
"What a pair of good breasts!"
"So you really like that type…"
Gwen Stacy was led astray and subconsciously glanced at herself. Although hers weren't small, they were still a bit lacking.
Aaron patted her head, "Don't overthink it, yours are good too."
Gwen Stacy's mood was not affected. After Aaron's comfort, she looked at Firecracker and said energetically, "I think I should interview her."
"Hmm… I think you'd better look around this world more. This is Florida…"
Aaron said tactfully.
As everyone knows, Florida doesn't keep idlers.
As the Superhero of Daytona Beach, Florida, Firecrackerhas the genuine Florida blood flowing through her veins.
In public, she is a Superhero skilled at managing her image; behind the scenes, she is a famous blogger on YouTube and Twitter.
She independently runs a show—Firecracker Shows You the Truth.
Nominally, it's about exposing hidden truths in society, but in reality, it's about gaining traffic and building a persona through spreading rumors.
This is a common tactic among Superheroes in the boys universe, especially The Seven.
To outsiders, Superheroes often fight crime, rescue the helpless, and care for the vulnerable. They are seen as righteous beacons, blessed by God, possessing super strength and compassion.
However, in reality, they are all more depraved and ruthless than the last.
Everything they do is for PR, often twisting facts, concealing the truth, and frequently engaging in murder and rape, making them all villains.
They occasionally do a few good deeds, which are then heavily publicized to gain public support and fans, thereby boosting their approval ratings for personal gain.
Gwen Stacy was still too naive. the boys universe… is not a place of benevolence.
Gwen Stacy realized there was a hidden meaning in Aaron's words and looked thoughtfully at Firecracker, who was promoting her show in the distance.
"Then shall we look around a bit more?"
Please give flowers.
At this moment,
When Firecracker in the distance looked this way, she noticed the unconventional Aaron and Gwen Stacy.
Firecracker smiled, about to pass by, but then she saw Aaron,
This glance was Eternity!
Although Firecracker did not have Super Vision, having been enhanced by compound v, her physical quality(physical quality) far exceeded that of ordinary people, and even her eyesight had improved.
Even from hundreds of meters away, she could clearly see Aaron's face, and was then deeply attracted to him.
He's so handsome!
Firecracker's smile grew brighter. She waved casually to the crowd, gave Aaron a deep look, and then departed into the distance.
Aaron prepared to take Gwen Stacy to The Seven's headquarters, located at Vought International's main office in Manhattan.
He had already realized that the time they had traveled to had not yet entered the main storyline.
It was currently some time before Hughie's girlfriend's Death.
The Lamplighter had not yet gone missing, and Starlight Annie had not joined the team.
Queen Maeve and Homelander had also not yet formed a romantic relationship.
It was still a long way from Firecracker joining The Seven.
"Let's go, there's nothing to see here. I'll take you to see the truest side of this world," Aaron said, leading Gwen Stacy away.
He did not use Dimensional Teleportation, but instead walked with Gwen Stacy to a nearby airport.
However, just as they were leaving the beach and hailing a taxi,
A rolls-royce suddenly cut in front of the taxi and stopped in front of Aaron.
As the car window rolled down, Firecracker's sweet, smiling face was revealed.
"Hi, you two, I think you might need a little help?"
Gwen Stacy exclaimed, "Firecracker!"
"Oh, you've heard my story?"
Firecracker smiled and nodded at Gwen Stacy, thinking she was also a fan. "I'll give you an autograph sometime, but for now..."
"Handsome, where do you want to go?"
"Thinking of having a good time in Florida? I don't have many plans today, so I can give you a ride."
Aaron did not refuse her kindness. Like getting into his own private car, he expertly sat in the back seat.
"Then please take us to the nearest airport."
"Of course, you can also take me to a resort hotel. I don't mind spending an unforgettable night here before heading to New York."
Aaron was too well aware of his own charm. No matter how well Firecracker crafted her persona, she was still a woman.
Firecracker's eyes flickered. She stared at Aaron through the rearview mirror. If Gwen Stacy hadn't been there, she would have wanted to... right there on the beach. "Then hold on tight, my driving skills are first-rate!"
Firecracker smiled confidently, puffing out her chest, making the marks from the tight seatbelt even more prominent.
She licked her alluring red lips, stepped on the gas, and sped onto the highway.
The destination was not the airport, but the nearest resort hotel...
Chapter 318: An Innocent Smile, The Seven's Ambition
Pictured: Firecracker.
"By the way, you both know my name, so can I know yours?"
Firecracker drove well, chatting as she drove.
She multitasked, her gaze lingering on Aaron. As for Gwen Stacy next to him? She felt a bit like an eyesore, so she just considered her a hanger-on.
"My name is Aaron. As for her... you can call her Gwenpool, or Gwen Stacy."
"Gwen Stacy? What a strange name..."
Firecracker skipped over Gwen. She couldn't be bothered to pay attention to a hanger-on.
In the back seat, Gwen Stacy had no awareness of being a third wheel. She pulled out a notebook, a pen, and a voice recorder from who-knows-where, and said with a smile,
"Ms. Firecracker, can I interview you with some questions?"
Firecracker glanced at Gwen Stacy, feeling very strange. Did this woman have anywhere to hide things on her? How did she even have a microphone... where was it hidden before? "183"
She looked her up and down, puzzled, but smiled and nodded, "Of course, I didn't expect you to be a reporter. It seems we're colleagues."
For Aaron's sake, she didn't mind Gwen asking a couple of questions to show off.
Yes, she immediately dismissed Gwen as some obscure reporter trying to make a name for herself.
She knew exactly what these small-time reporters were thinking. Having the opportunity to interact with her, the most famous person in Florida, today, they would certainly not miss this chance to gain fame.
Gwen Stacy did not detect the hint of rejection in Firecracker's smile. She asked, "Ms. Firecracker, what is your real name?"
Firecracker paused, then smiled and shook her head, "I don't remember. Firecracker is my name now, and it's my symbol."
To become famous, one needed to be easily remembered.
She had deeply realized this after failing a talent show at thirteen.
So, whether in front of the media or in private, she always used Firecracker as her name.
Facts proved this decision to be very successful. Everyone remembered the name Firecracker, not the unremarkable, unoriginal mortal name she had before.
Gwen Stacy felt a bit strange. Was it necessary for Superheroes to do this? To change their name because of their superpowers. It was truly odd.
"Then, Ms. Firecracker, what are your thoughts on your superpower?"
Gwen Stacy switched to a smaller question, preparing to pave the way for later ones.
However, the other party's answer made Gwen even more curious.
"Superpower, huh..."
Firecracker's smile remained unchanged, "Although my superpower isn't as powerful as Homelander's, nor as fast as A-Train's, and I don't have the ability to turn invisible anytime, anywhere like Translucent, it can even be said to be quite ordinary."
She snapped her fingers, and small sparks appeared at her fingertips. This was her only ability, besides the standard Super Strength and Super Durability that all Superhumans possessed.
True to her name, she could only make small sparks, like a Firecracker. It looked useless, and in reality, it was indeed useless.
"But... even if it's ordinary, it's still a gift from God. I am God's favored child, chosen by God to uphold world peace and justice, and to reveal the true side of the world as a righteous messenger!"
Firecracker did not forget to brand herself as righteous during the interview.
She knew too well how to create a buzz and attract public attention.
As long as she could advance her popularity, not just in Florida, but across the entire nation,
Then she would have the chance to pass through layers of selection and, relying on strong support, forcefully join The Seven!
Gwen Stacy paused her writing. God's favored child? Wasn't it compound v?
She glanced at Aaron, her eyes bewildered, as if wondering why what Aaron said was different from what Firecracker said.
She naturally didn't think Aaron was deceiving her, so there was only one reason: Firecracker was lying!
She concealed compound v and attributed it to God's favor and grace!
Wait a minute,
Were all the Superheroes in this world doing this?
They were deceiving the world!
Gwen Stacy then recalled Aaron's several hints, and a light bulb went off in her head.
Could it be... that this world was deeper than she had imagined?
Firecracker paid no attention to Gwen Stacy, who had suddenly fallen silent. Looking at the resort hotel they were about to reach, her heart was filled with excitement.
She would find an opportunity to send Gwen away later, and then she could properly enjoy Aaron.
Sorry, Homelander, even though I admire you greatly, but... the stats monster is the best!
Firecracker's idol was Homelander, but after meeting Aaron, she suddenly realized that she wasn't as admiring or in love with Homelander as she thought.
Today, she would give herself to Aaron, no longer saving herself for Homelander.
Aaron noticed Gwen Stacy's confusion. He thought for a moment, then chuckled, "Firecracker, do you want to join The Seven?"
Firecracker instinctively replied, "Of course!"
But very quickly, she felt this answer was too purposeful and didn't quite fit her persona, so she immediately tried to amend it:
"You know, The Seven are The Seven most powerful Superhumans. They are so righteous and powerful. No one wouldn't want to be like them, fighting for justice..."
"Although my powers are quite ordinary and far from theirs, I, like millions of others, am willing to contribute to this world."
"Speaking of which, you could actually try applying for The Seven. With your looks, even if you just stood on media and blinked and smiled, with your pure, sincere eyes and smile, you would definitely get countless women's votes and easily get selected."
At this point,
Firecracker suddenly slammed on the brakes, looking at Aaron's unreasonably handsome face in the rearview mirror, and a thought suddenly crossed her mind.
It seemed... she wasn't without a chance to join The Seven!
This world was sometimes that cruel.
Some people studied hard for years, finally got into a prestigious university, and then had to fight their way through countless others like a single-plank bridge, and might even fail.
But some people, despite having no education and even bad habits, only needed to smile, blink, and fabricate a "kind lie" to easily succeed and even gain both fame and fortune.
Aaron now possessed this condition. She wasn't sure if Aaron was a Superhuman, but she was certain that Aaroncould easily win over half of the national votes!
Even running for president would probably not be a problem.
Just that face alone guaranteed at least fifty percent of the votes!
After all, besides nearly half being women, there was also a portion of men who appreciated that look.
Who could refuse his innocent smile?
Of course, it was absolutely not lechery; it was appreciation, it was pure and sincere!
Firecracker felt that with Aaron's conditions, combined with her own management, they could easily boost both Aaron's and her own support ratings.
They wouldn't even need to wait for two members of The Seven to voluntarily leave; they could forcefully kick out the two with the lowest support and replace them!
Hiss~
The more Firecracker thought about it, the more possible it seemed.
The more she thought, the more sensitive her body became.
The thought of both achieving her long-held wish through Aaron and enjoying Aaron alone—oh my God, Lady Luck was smiling at her!
I want some milk!
Chapter 319: The Reality That Shatters Perspectives, Is This the Sea King?!
Inside the presidential suite of the beach resort hotel,
Firecracker operated her phone for a bit, then suddenly felt that familiar, maddening aura behind her drawing closer.
She turned around, her eyes hazy, "My dear, are you really not the same kind of person as me?"
Aaron's eyes were deep, "If you're talking about compound v, then I'm really not. I haven't been injected with that stuff."
Firecracker's expression changed slightly. Aaron actually knew about compound v?
Then Gwen Stacy...
Did Gwen Stacy not know?
Looking at Aaron's overly captivating appearance, Firecracker instinctively didn't delve deeper, her voice tinged with a hint of madness.
"My God, your looks are natural? So you are God's most perfect masterpiece, God's favored child!"
Firecracker thought for a moment, then seriously said, "What do you think of what I just said?"
"The Seven?" Aaron raised an eyebrow.
Firecracker nodded, glanced in Gwen Stacy's direction, and lowered her voice.
"Believe me, if we work together, we can easily break into The Seven!"
"I have a large base of supporters and my own channels for speaking out, and you have a shocking appearance that drives women crazy. If we combine our strengths, even running for president wouldn't be a problem!"
As she spoke, Firecracker opened her laptop and pulled up information about The Seven.
You see, The Seven currently consists of the most powerful and popular Homelander, the female rights representative Queen Maeve, the black representative A-Train, the environmental and ocean protector The Deep, the Translucent who can turn invisible at will, Black Noirwho always hides and doesn't speak, and The Lamplighter, the Nightcrawler."
"Among them, Homelander is undoubtedly the NO. 1; his position is unshakable, and his strength is the greatest. Queen Maeve is the female rights representative, ranking second in popularity."
"After that, The Deep, A-Train, Translucent, Black Noir, and The Lamplighter… their popularity isn't too different. We can easily replace The Lamplighter and Translucent!"
At this point, Firecracker looked at Aaron's expression and said excitedly, "Maybe you don't know, but they are not just Superheroes who uphold justice; they are also huge superstars, global celebrities. Even the least popular members frequently get movie roles, sell merchandise, release albums, appear on variety shows, and have endless commercial endorsements. Their codenames alone are IPs worth billions!"
"In short, as long as we can join The Seven, we'll be living in mansions, driving luxury cars, and counting money until our hands cramp!"
Aaron merely glanced at her, showing no sign of being swayed, and then said, "I don't think the current political correctness in America has anything to do with Asians."
Firecracker was startled by this, then placed her hand on Aaron's chest. "My dear, don't underestimate your charm. Believe me, with just this face, you can do whatever you want!"
"You are political correctness itself!"
"Even your bathwater could drive those bitches crazy!"
Firecracker took a deep breath. "Even if you don't have superpowers, it doesn't matter. Your looks are your greatest superpower!"
Aaron chuckled. "You're right, but the reality is, if we actually did that, you and I would be dead in our own homes the next day."
"Impossible!"
Firecracker said seriously, "No one would dare to cause trouble for you, and I will protect you!"
"Really?"
Aaron pointed a finger. "Even him, can you stop him?"
Firecracker was a bit confused and followed his finger, only to see Homelander, who had a kind smile on his face, like a sunny young man.
"He's a true hero. Why would he kill us?"
Firecracker naturally didn't have the courage to say she could stop Homelander. At least in the current world, no one was a match for Homelander, not even if the other six members of The Seven were tied together.
Aaron felt like laughing at her words.
At this moment, the laptop seemed to have a mind of its own, and the screen changed to an unfamiliar video.
Homelander was in it, seemingly on a hostage rescue mission.
This was Homelander's routine; he saved many people and killed many criminals and terrorists. His efficiency was astonishing.
Firecracker watched Homelander walk within a short distance of the criminals, enduring a dozen automatic rifle fire, then lasers flashed from his eyes, easily beheading and tearing apart these criminals!
Homelander approached the hostage and smiled, telling him he was rescued.
However, the hostage said, "Why wasn't Queen Maevehere to save me?"
Then, Homelander's smile froze. With a flick of his head, he shot through the hostage's chest, then placed an automatic rifle on him, faking a mistaken killing.
Firecracker watched in silence.
She remembered this hostage rescue incident because she had followed up on Homelander's interview afterward.
Everyone thought it was because the hostage picked up a gun and was accidentally killed by an unaware Homelander, but she never expected that he was shot dead just for saying the wrong thing… Then the screen changed again.
This time, it was two of Homelander's fans. They were happily taking photos with Homelander, when one of them quietly mumbled, "I actually look better on camera than Homelander."
Then… Homelander turned and bludgeoned both of them to death, the one who spoke having his entire head smashed in.
Firecracker was truly stunned.
She actually knew that The Seven had a lot of dirty secrets, but she never expected Homelander to be so brutal.
One second he was smiling and chatting, the next he was giving you a double ear clap, smashing your head in on the spot.
This made Firecracker feel uncomfortable.
Looking at Homelander's signature smile in the photos, she felt a chill run down her spine for some reason.
She was a bit worried that if she said the wrong thing while talking to Homelander, he would just crush her to death.
Even among Superheroes, the gap between them could sometimes be greater than between a human and a dog.
At least compared to Homelander, he could crush her as easily as an ant.
Firecracker said with a hint of hope, "As long as our approval rating is high enough, and we have enough supporters, even Homelander… surely wouldn't dare to act recklessly, right?"
"He's a Superhero. He needs to maintain his image as a sunny, righteous person, and Queen Maeve would absolutely not agree to him harming us."
"And then?"
Aaron's tone was as cold as ever. "How much say do you think Queen Maeve has in front of Homelander?"
"If you observe carefully enough, you should know that while The Seven are nominally equal, in reality… it's Homelander's absolute dictatorship."
"Even if you become a member, you must completely obey Homelander, and you must never threaten his position or steal his thunder."
"Otherwise, he would absolutely not mind getting rid of one or two members."
"No way, Homelander is that kind of person?"
At this moment, Gwen Stacy approached from the side. "If I'm not mistaken, Homelander should be a combination of Superman and Captain America, right? They are both absolutely righteous people. Why is Homelander so brutal?"
"What's the big deal?"
Aaron waved his hand again, looking as if he had seen it all.
The laptop screen changed once more.
It was still Homelander, but this time, Homelander was like a giant baby, lying in the arms of an old woman with a bare upper body, peacefully drinking natural milk.
Gwen Stacy and Firecracker watched, dumbfounded.
They never expected that the formidable Homelanderwould have such a side.
He actually liked to drink human milk!
And when Homelander saw the old woman feeding another baby, he even showed signs of jealousy.
His eyes turned red at the sight of the milk, and his covetousness was visible even through the screen.
Then the screen changed again.
This time it was The Deep.
Gwen Stacy guessed that The Deep was the counterpart to Aquaman, one of the Justice League's giants.
Aquaman was no ordinary hero; in some universes, he was the Lord of The Seven Seas, who subdued powerful sea monsters and could stir up hundred-meter waves when angered.
However, The Deep… this member of The Seven, was actually doing unspeakable things to a dolphin.
They even saw The Deep and Squidward's untold stories.
The powerful suction cups tightly wrapped around The Deep, who rolled his eyes as if he had gone to heaven.
"Oh my god! I need to wash my eyes!!"
Chapter 320: The Slight Whim of Power, The Collision of First and Second Generation Wet Nurses
Pictured is Queen Maeve.
Although Gwen Stacy couldn't see anything, she could infer what The Deep and Squidward were doing based on The Deep's expression and Squidward's position.
It was bestiality, and an extremely rare, never-before-heard-of Squidward!
Good heavens, can octopuses do that too?
This was even more outrageous than India next door.
They only had giant lizards, but you're already on octopuses.
Truly worthy of America!
After seeing The Deep, Gwen Stacy even found it hard to look at Aquaman Arthur directly.
If The Deep could do this, then what about Aquaman?
Would he also be one way in public and another in private?
This hobby… truly at the forefront of the world!
Gwen Stacy thought of something. "What about Translucent, A-Train, Black Noir, The Lamplighter, and… Queen Maeve?"
"They wouldn't…"
Originally, Gwen Stacy was still considering whether Queen Maeve had the potential to be a good sister, but now, this idea might need to be reconsidered very carefully.
Aaron snapped his fingers.
The computer screen continued to change.
Translucent, who liked to be naked and invisible to peep in women's restrooms and changing rooms.
A-Train, who snorted compound v like a drug and completely ignored the black community.
Black Noir, the silent one who liked to watch strange cartoons but was allergic to almonds.
The Lamplighter, who was ostensibly a dark avenger but was actually Vought International's cleaner.
As for Queen Maeve…
When they saw Queen Maeve walking intimately with another woman,
They let out a rare sigh of relief.
Compared to Homelander and The Deep, Queen Maevebeing a lesbian didn't seem too outrageous?
Alright, a feminist lesbian. Although it somewhat shattered their worldview.
But it was still understandable? Emmm, maybe.
As it currently stood, among The Seven, only Queen Maeve and Black Noir seemed relatively normal.
Especially the former; although she was a lesbian, her heart was still kind, she had no terrible misdeeds, and she hadn't completely fallen in with the other members.
As for the others… every single one of them was abnormal and deserved to die!
Gwen Stacy didn't know what to say anymore.
"If I'm not mistaken, Translucent should correspond to Invisible Woman Susan, A-Train to The Flash and Quicksilver, Queen Maeve to Wonder Woman Diana, Black Noir to Batman? The Lamplighter to Green Lantern~"
"If their real counterparts knew about The Seven, would these guys really survive?"
Although Gwen Stacy was a veteran Marvel fan, after coming to Themyscira and regaining her fourth wallability, she also browsed DC comics behind the fourth wall.
It had to be said that DC comics were also very good, only slightly inferior to her favorite Marvel comics.
The most vivid memories she had were of Batman and Superman.
However, the more vivid those memories, the harder it was to accept Homelander, Black Noir, and The Deep now.
These things were considered Superheroes?
No, this world was truly sick. Such a group of trash could become The Seven and enjoy global attention. It was simply a perversion of justice!
At this moment,
Gwen Stacy suddenly looked at Firecracker. "You're also a wet nurse, so… are you also a supplier of Homelander's special milk?"
"Wait, you haven't secretly done anything weird, have you?!"
"Ah? How… how could that be?!"
Firecracker's face changed drastically, and she subconsciously looked at Aaron, saying with insufficient confidence, "Although I am a Superhero on the beaches of Florida, I have not wantonly killed innocent people like Homelander or A-Train."
"Although I used to admire Homelander, I never thought of feeding him milk. I'm only in my early twenties and haven't even had a boyfriend. How could I produce milk?"
"At most… at most, I just reported some news. Maybe the veracity of the news might differ from reality, but you know, that's just how we journalists are! Yes, just like that!"
Firecracker spoke righteously. She didn't want to leave a bad impression on Aaron.
Honestly, although Firecracker knew that there were many dirty secrets among super-powered humans, she truly didn't know it was so serious.
Even within The Seven, it was a chaotic mess, leaving people dumbfounded.
Firecracker had even planned out the next few episodes of her show, "Firecracker Shows You the Truth." If she could truthfully report this news, it would definitely cause a sensation, and she would become the most famous journalist.
But she also knew that if she dared to do so, she would be found dead in her home the next day, having committed suicide with eight bullet wounds in her back.
"You're right, we shouldn't join The Seven, it's a complete cesspool!"
For the sake of her life, Firecracker no longer hoped to join The Seven.
She was too weak; what would happen if a little white rabbit entered a demon's den? The thought alone made her shiver!
Gwen Stacy pouted. She believed Aaron would never speak carelessly.
Perhaps Firecracker wasn't a wet nurse now, but it was possible that in a few years, Firecracker would indeed become Homelander's exclusive wet nurse.
It was well-known that Aaron could see the future.
However, now that Aaron was here, a brighter future was possible, and Firecracker would naturally no longer be associated with Homelander.
Even if Firecracker were to become a wet nurse, she would only be Aaron's wet nurse.
Let's move on from this matter.
With that thought, Gwen Stacy decided to focus on the main business.
She was even more curious about Vought International in this world.
The Seven were all scumbags, yet they could be packaged as Sons of God and embodiments of justice.
Besides The Seven, almost every major city had its own Superhero, all a result of Vought International's deliberate operations.
Firecracker was one of them.
If there were future vacancies in The Seven, Vought International would also select suitable candidates from these regional Superheroes to join the team.
It must be said that Vought International seemed like a complete scoundrel, but it truly had some tricks up its sleeve.
She must learn from it extensively!
Gwen Stacy, at some point, put on black-rimmed glasses, a small suit, and, holding a pen and paper, began to browse everything about Vought International.
Firecracker looked on, not fully understanding but impressed. Just then, her phone rang.
Firecracker glanced at it, her expression changing drastically, "Oh no, Vought International is inviting you and me to the company headquarters!"
Just now, Firecracker had taken a picture of Aaron and sent an email to Madelyn, the Vice President of Vought International and manager of The Seven.
But she hadn't expected The Seven to be such a mess.
She also hadn't expected Madelyn to reply so quickly and to be ready to meet Aaron.
Now it was over!
Meanwhile, at Vought International Headquarters in Manhattan.
Madelyn, Homelander's first-generation wet nurse and Vice President of Vought International, looked at the email Firecracker had sent, opening it to gaze at that devilishly handsome face.
For a moment, she felt a surge of passion, her chest swelling, with an almost maternal urge.
She really wanted to breastfeed… Aaron's charm was no longer confined to face-to-face encounters; even a photo from a thousand miles away possessed a special allure that made people unable to extricate themselves.
Madelyn instantly recognized that Aaron absolutely had the potential to become a Superhero in The Seven!
No, if he was willing, he could easily join The Seven!
Vought International would gain unimaginable attention because Aaron was the most charming man globally, truly deserving of the title, and no one could ever shake that!
So Madelyn didn't hesitate to send a meeting invitation.
There was no other meaning, just a small indulgence of power.
She held the power to decide who entered and exited The Seven. As long as Aaron was sensible and accepted some unspoken rules, she could completely arrange for The Lamplighter to retire early.
These were all part of the plan.
However, no sooner had her email been sent than Firecracker replied.
Madelyn opened it with eager anticipation, then her face darkened.
"Damn it, how dare she refuse my meeting invitation! Firecracker, how dare you hog him, you deserve to die!!"
Chapter 321: Firecracker Using Backdoor Connections, Must Be Dealt With Severely
Pictured: Starlight.
Madelyn was furious.
In the past, no one could refuse her except Edgar, the boss of Vought International.
Even Homelander, touted as the strongest in the world, could only grovel before her.
Yet today, hey, she really met someone who did!
"Firecracker… a Superhero from Daytona Beach, Florida, one of Vought International's registered heroes, part of the reserve talent pool, host of the 'Firecracker Shows You the Truth' segment…"
"Ability…tsk, just little sparks!"
"Hmph, I thought it was some big shot, turns out she's just a little nobody!"
"Aside from being a bit younger, having bigger breasts, fairer skin, a sweeter voice, and shapelier legs, there's nothing else worth mentioning."
For such an ignorant fool with no self-awareness, Madelyn had a hundred ways to deal with her.
Moreover, the other party was one of Vought International's managed files, a loser in the talent show ten years ago, having lost to Starlight Annie.
How dare a mere loser hog someone, and even refuse her!
Madelyn picked up the landline next to her and made a call.
Soon, the other end connected.
"This is Madelyn, you know who I am. Now I'm giving you half a day to immediately send that man to Apartment XX, Room XX in Manhattan, and then you… get a room next door."
"Don't refuse me, you know the cost of refusing me! Firecracker, you don't want to lose your Superhero status as a Son of God, do you?"
"Oh, and I heard you have some segment? Perhaps I should inform the publicity department to do some special reports?"
"Oh, right, I heard that during the talent show when you were thirteen, to stand out, you… you took turns with the judges? You wouldn't want Aaron to know about these things, would you?"
Madelyn said playfully.
She wanted Firecracker to know the price of refusing her.
She wanted the other party to watch with her own eyes as Aaron pleasured himself beneath her.
She would brazenly play with Firecracker's most beloved toy, while Firecracker could only watch, wailing helplessly.
Just thinking about it was exciting!
She distinctly felt the woman on the other end of the line breathe a little heavier.
Madelyn's lips curved, she had her caught!
For such a waste, she could easily find their weaknesses by just glancing at their files.
Fighting her? Too naive!
However,
Before Madelyn could react, a dial tone suddenly came from the other end of the line.
Firecracker had hung up on her!
Bastard!
"Ashley!"
"I'm here, boss."
A long-haired woman with a baby face walked in from outside the door, instinctively trembling at the sight of Madelyn's livid face, thinking that this bitch might actually be going through menopause.
It seemed another scolding was coming.
Madelyn took two deep breaths, suppressing the urge to unleash a torrent of abuse, but thinking of Aaron's appearance, she called Ashley over.
"This person and this name, go investigate immediately. Within half an hour, I want all the information on this man!"
Madelyn said imperiously.
No woman could refuse Aaron, not even men.
Ashley glanced at Aaron, and was immediately captivated by his handsome face.
In her heart, she secretly lamented, another flower was about to be taken by the menopausal tyrant.
However… if Aaron could join The Seven, or Vought International headquarters, then couldn't she also take advantage of being close to him and use her power for a little 'backdoor' arrangement herself?
While the female tyrant ate meat, she could at least have some soup, right? Even secondhand, he would be delicious!
"Also, send me all the intelligence on that bitch codenamed Firecracker in Florida."
"I want that stupid redneck to know the price of provoking me!"
Madelyn said through gritted teeth. Ashley dared not say more and immediately withdrew.
As Madelyn fumed, a sunny young man in a blue uniform with a US flag cape walked in.
He stared intently at Madelyn's source of life.
"Madelyn, what happened? You look unwell."
Madelyn impatiently scanned Homelander, immediately disgusted by his filthy appearance and ugly intentions.
Previously, to control Homelander, she always endured her annoyance and feigned pleasantries, but now, after seeing Aaron, she found Homelander so utterly repulsive.
But she couldn't show it, because Homelander was just an overgrown, unloved baby who sometimes acted without thinking, doing whatever he pleased.
"Nothing, what are you doing here? Didn't we agree you'd knock before coming in?"
Madelyn said, forcing down her disgust.
Homelander's eyes didn't blink, "I want milk."
Damn it, that's so disgusting!
Compared to Aaron, you're just a pig!
Madelyn thought of Aaron, and her body reacted. She felt hot all over, her chest even wet.
Milk was coming out.
Homelander's eyes widened, and he approached like a puppet, skillfully kneeling down.
Madelyn didn't want to look at Homelander; she forcibly imagined Homelander's disgusting face as Aaron's, only then could she barely tolerate it.
She really, really wanted to feed Aaron.
Presumably… he would absolutely not refuse her personal feeding, right? Her milk, certified by Homelander for ten years, was absolutely delicious!
That little bitch Firecracker, green and uninteresting, couldn't understand men at all.
Only a mature, understanding older sister like her was truly delicious, everyone who had tried it said it was good.
Madelyn waited.
Meanwhile,
Firecracker angrily threw her phone down.
She met Aaron's searching gaze.
Her heart trembled, and she quickly explained, "Wait, let me explain first."
"I did participate in the Young Superhero talent show when I was thirteen and successfully made it to the finals."
"However, a bitch named Starlight Annie spread rumors. She said… she said I was just a country girl, and it was impossible for me to be selected for the finals without using backdoor connections with all the judges."
"Clearly, I made it through by my own strength, but she spread rumors because of jealousy. You must believe me, I'm still a virgin!"
Seeing that Aaron didn't speak,
Firecracker steeled herself, ignoring Gwen Stacy who was still nearby. She quickly tore off all her clothes, inside and out, and, with her back to Aaron, bowed deeply in a warm greeting.
"Saying it a thousand times is not as good as doing it once. You try it yourself, it's absolutely all-natural!"
What else could Aaron say when Firecracker spoke like that?
Naturally, he would do it!
Who could refuse such a great bed warmer?
Aaron pedaled his bicycle fiercely, racing onto the highway, and the experience was simply heavenly.
After a long while,
Firecracker lay down weakly.
Gwen Stacy leaned over, "How do you feel?"
Aaron nodded, very satisfied with this dessert, "It's very good, she didn't lie."
He proved with facts that this path had never been taken before.
To be precise, three paths.
All were initially very narrow, barely allowing one person through.
After hundreds of repetitions, they suddenly opened up.
Gwen Stacy's eyes sparkled like a little devil, and she pulled out a picture of Starlight Annie on her laptop.
"Firecracker just said that Starlight Annie slandered her. I checked, and indeed, a teenage Annie did say such things to the media back then."
"Hiss, such deep scheming at such a young age, she must be severely punished!"
Gwen Stacy thought of a good idea, "Didn't she spread rumors that Firecracker got in through the back door? Then we'll really use the back door, and let her know what she's up against!"
Firecracker's eyes widened, "Good idea, she must be done a hundred times, a hundred times!"
"Use all means, go all out!"
"I'll even record it, so everyone knows she's the one who got in through the back door, and ruin her reputation."
Aaron's mouth twitched upon hearing this, "That would kill her."
Firecracker mumbled, "That would be letting her off too lightly!"
Aaron shrugged. To be fair, although Starlight Annie is the female lead of the boys universe, honestly, in a world like the boys universe where everyone is evil, Annie initially seemed like a naive innocent, but in reality, she was also a schemer.
That's right, The Seven have no innocents!
Birds of a feather, after all.
But then again, Starlight Annie is also a good bed warmer... Anyway, in the original story, she was also severely 'outputted' by others, and was even tricked by The Deep when she first joined the team.
Since others can do it, is there a problem with him using her?
This could also be considered saving Starlight Annie. Being used by one person and being used by multiple people are completely different matters...
Chapter 322: The Crazy Homelander, Using the Back Door
On the other side,
Ashley, based on the names and image data provided by Madelyn, did not find Aaron's name after comparing it with Vought International Corporation's internal database.
However, there was a lot of data on Firecracker.
But based on her understanding of Madelyn, the person she truly valued was definitely Aaron.
So she used Vought Corporation's influence to access the federal government database for comparison.
However, after one-by-one comparison, Aaron's data was still not found.
Ashley could only entrust the IT department hackers to search for information about Aaron.
But without exception,
They couldn't find any reports on Aaron at all.
The most recent data was from Daytona Beach, Florida.
No entry/exit records, no visa information.
So,
"You're telling me such a handsome man is an illegal immigrant?"
"Are you serious?!"
Madelyn, who had finally managed to send Homelanderaway, looked at Ashley, not bothering to hide the disdain in her eyes.
"Such a handsome man, purely based on his naturally gifted looks, could easily get a visa. He is undoubtedly an excellent talent."
"Illegal immigrant? I think you've lost your mind!"
If Aaron really were an illegal immigrant, there would be more room for manipulation.
But it just didn't seem realistic.
Ashley said innocently, "Boss, but we really haven't found any information about him. He seems to not exist in the mortal world at all, like an angel descended from heaven."
She hesitated for a moment, thinking of his exaggerated good looks, and cautiously said, "Could he really be an angel fallen to the mortal world?"
Madelyn paused slightly. You know, it was quite possible.
Mortals shouldn't conceive such a handsome being.
"In that case... his codename will be Angel, for example... Mortal Angel, Fallen Angel, or Most Beautiful Angel..."
Madelyn thought of many names; she could already imagine the fans' frenzy.
And she could "use public resources for private gain," enjoying this public figure, whom all women desired, all to herself... Ashley added, "And... if he really is an illegal immigrant, this means he likes our country. If you, Boss, step forward and offer to help him solve his legal immigration issues, I believe he will definitely repay you with a gushing spring..."
Madelyn felt delighted just thinking about it.
The two talking did not notice that just beyond the wall, Homelander's eyes were slightly red, and his face was distorted as he looked at the portrait hanging on the wall.
"Aaron?!"
Homelander had noticed Madelyn's distraction when he was drinking milk earlier.
So after he left, he quickly circled back, just to find out why.
However, he hadn't expected Madelyn to be asking about a man.
Even just saying Aaron's name, Madelyn's face flushed, and her legs tightened, as if she were fantasizing about certain indescribable things.
Homelander wasn't particularly interested in matters of men and women, but he couldn't tolerate his "mother" finding him a stepfather.
This meant another person would be competing with him for milk.
He couldn't tolerate it!
Even Madelyn's own son, the several-month-old 'sword seed,' made him incredibly jealous.
Let alone a grown man.
"Homelander? What are you doing?"
Queen Maeve's puzzled voice sounded from behind him.
Homelander turned his head, and his distorted, undisguised murderous gaze made Queen Maeve retreat repeatedly.
She had never seen Homelander in such a state.
Homelander forced a smile, but Queen Maeve didn't feel any kindness; the smile was very strange, constantly changing within a few breaths.
"Of course, as you can see, I'm looking at a painting, a very... interesting painting."
Queen Maeve glanced at the ordinary portrait of Kennedybehind Homelander. She seriously doubted if Homelander wanted Kennedy to have his head blown open again.
Homelander looked back at the painting, "Do you know Aaron?"
"No, I don't."
Queen Maeve shook her head, sensing the madness in his voice when he spoke that name.
"Then do you know Firecracker?"
"Oh, that Firecracker who likes to spread rumors and gossip about others? I know her, she seems to host a show called 'See the Truth'?"
Queen Maeve finally managed to dig out that inconspicuous name from her memory.
"That's just great!"
Homelander's smile widened again, "I want to meet her. Yes, just meet her, our future colleague..."
"I think you can help me arrange a meeting with her!"
Queen Maeve really wanted to refuse; she always felt this was a thankless task.
However, looking at Homelander's constantly changing smile, she strongly suspected that if she dared to refuse, he would really kill her!
Queen Maeve sighed helplessly and could only nod, "No problem, I think we can also ask others for help."
Homelander frowned slightly; he didn't want more people to know about this.
Queen Maeve explained, "A-Train has a wide social circle and is fast. He can definitely find Firecracker in the shortest time."
"Translucent and The Deep's abilities might play a crucial role at certain times."
Queen Maeve dared not go out with Homelander alone.
The more people she could bring, the better. It would be best if The Seven went together.
Even if Homelander went crazy, she would have a chance to escape.
Homelander nodded, reluctantly accepting the explanation.
Soon,
Homelander, under his own name, gathered the others and mobilized everyone to search for Firecracker and Aaron.
A-Train and the others had already sensed that Homelander was very abnormal at this time, like a mentally unstable psychopath.
Although they were unwilling, they had no choice but to follow Homelander's orders.
Nothing else, just fear.
At this moment, Aaron, Firecracker, and their third companion, who were being searched for all over the city by The Seven, had already boarded a plane and arrived in Des Moines, Iowa, in the central United States.
This was Starlight Annie's hometown.
Since the audition scandal in her teens, Firecracker was forced to withdraw from the competition due to public opinion.
It was that incident that changed Firecracker; she transformed into a news media worker.
From hating the media, to understanding the media, then joining the media, becoming one of them.
The changed Firecracker discarded innocence and justice, becoming hypocritical and crazy.
She constantly spread rumors to gain attention, while also continuously collecting information and intelligence about Starlight Annie.
If anyone in this world understood Annie the most, it would definitely not be Annie herself or her parents, but Firecracker!
Even with her eyes closed, Firecracker could find Annie's home.
"This is it, that bitch's house."
"Even from dozens of meters away, I can smell that disgusting odor."
Firecracker glared fiercely at the detached two-story house in the distance.
Gwen Stacy chuckled, "Firecracker, don't worry, Aaronwill help you punish her properly."
Firecracker smiled perversely, "She must be unable to get out of bed for a week, and it must be through the back door!"
She wanted to see Annie begging for mercy, crying profusely.
Doesn't Annie like to spread rumors about others getting in through the back door? Then let her see what 'getting in through the back door' truly means!
Chapter 323: Firecracker's Vengeance, Annie Gets In Through the Back Door
"Annie!! Get moving immediately, the Vought CorporationIowa branch auditions are about to begin again!"
"Put on that outfit, yes, that one. Tomorrow, you'll be the most dazzling star!"
A piercing female voice came from within the small building.
Aaron gestured, and Firecracker stepped forward to ring the doorbell.
"Who is it?"
"Is it someone from Vought International?"
A middle-aged woman opened the door and poked her head out.
Firecracker, hating the house and its owner, had no good feelings towards the middle-aged woman, but she still forced out a smile she had practiced for years.
"I am Firecracker, the Guardian of Daytona Beach, Florida, and one of Vought International's registered Superheroes."
"We're here to discuss something with Annie."
"Oh, you're looking for Starlight!"
The middle-aged woman's enthusiastic smile faded slightly. She turned back and shouted, "Starlight, your colleague is here for you!"
Starlight Annie was the Guardian of Des Moines, Iowa, and also one of Vought International's more than two hundred registered Superheroes across the country.
Both of them became Guardian, or rather, stars, after going through layers of auditions.
Calling them colleagues was not a problem.
"Coming!"
A heavy thud came from inside the house, as if something heavy had been put down.
At this moment, the middle-aged woman saw Aaron, and her eyes lit up.
"Oh, is this gentleman also a Vought InternationalSuperhero? Sir, you are truly too handsome!"
Unlike her demeanor towards Firecracker, the middle-aged woman's face bloomed with a warm and genuine smile.
Many thoughts flashed through her mind. She even considered how to use the excessively handsome Aaronto promote Annie's fame at tomorrow's audition.
As Annie's dedicated agent, she had spared no effort to boost Annie's popularity.
Over the past twenty years, she had taken Annie all over the country, participating in every beauty pageant for female heroes.
It was precisely because of this that Annie was fortunate enough to become the city's "470" Superhero, becoming Iowa's darling.
She had a premonition that if Annie could create a romantic pairing with Aaron, they would definitely explode in popularity!
The untold story between the most handsome male hero and the most beautiful female hero.
Oh, just thinking about it made her climax!
"Hello, I am Starlight's mother and agent."
"Starlight weighs fifty kilograms, is one meter seventy tall, her favorite colors are blue, white, and yellow, and her favorite food is…"
"Her dream is to use her innate, God-given superpowers to save the world and protect justice and peace."
"Without a doubt, Starlight is a righteous and sunny female hero, and she has perfectly inherited my looks and figure."
"You two should really get to know each other…"
Before Aaron could speak, Starlight's mother fluently rattled off Starlight's measurements, preferences, and special skills.
Like a salesperson pitching a product, her speech was fluid and her articulation clear, making one suspect she had rehearsed the same words tens of thousands of times.
"Mom!"
A long-haired blonde woman in a golden-yellow and white uniform stood shyly not far away, interrupting her mother's next words.
She was both surprised and angry. Her mother had told everything about her to outsiders, almost even the color of her underwear.
However, when Annie saw Aaron, all her anger vanished.
"Come quickly, Starlight."
Annie's mother quickly pulled Annie over, saying to Aaronlike she was hawking goods: "See, I didn't lie a single bit!"
"She always holds onto hope, just like the The Firstbornand never-setting morning sun."
Firecracker turned her head and sneered continuously.
She finally understood. No wonder Annie was such a bitch; it turned out she had an even bitchier mother.
Aaron hadn't even spoken yet, and she was already climaxing repeatedly, wishing she could shove her entire daughter into Aaron's arms.
Hmph, like mother, like daughter!
"Ahem, hello everyone, I'm Aaron, a…"
Faced with Annie's mother's rapid-fire speech, Aarondidn't know how to respond for a moment.
Firecracker spoke up then.
"Aaron is the most popular Superhero in the future. He is also a Vought International executive with immense connections. As long as he speaks, anything can be approved!"
Starlight's mother's eyes brightened even more. If it weren't for Gwen Stacy and Firecracker being there, she would have really wanted to tie Aaron and Annie together.
Of course, she had actually already ignored Firecrackerand Gwen Stacy.
"You are all of similar age, so I imagine you have similar topics. As an old woman, I won't disturb your conversation."
"Annie, take this Mr. Aaron on a good tour of Iowa, and make sure Aaron enjoys himself thoroughly."
Starlight's mother directly pushed Annie out, and without waiting for Starlight to speak, she slammed the door shut.
Gwen Stacy couldn't stand it anymore. She hadn't expected Annie's mother to be so snobbish and so crazy.
Aaron wasn't surprised at all.
The reason Starlight kept participating in auditions, and even wanted to become a true hero who saved the world, was precisely because she had such a mother.
As soon as Starlight was born, her mother collaborated with Vought International, signed an agreement, and had Annie injected with compound v.
Then she deceived Annie, telling her that her abilities were a gift from God, innate.
She was destined to be a girl who became a hero.
After much coaxing, Annie believed it too, subconsciously feeling that she had to become a Superhero and then save the world.
From a few years old, her mother took her everywhere to participate in various auditions.
Not a single one was missed.
Starlight's mindset had been shaped by her mother.
With such a selfish, deceitful mother, Annie naturally lived like a puppet, her actions dictated by her mother, with almost no will of her own.
Even now, knowing her mother's actions were wrong, Annie didn't know how to refuse, subconsciously doing as her mother said.
"H-hello, why don't we go sightseeing in Des Moines first?"
Annie mustered her courage to look at Aaron. Faced with Aaron's appearance, she, who was seasoned in the audition arena, uncharacteristically stammered.
Aaron nodded, "Then I'll leave it to you."
Annie was about to nod, but Firecracker chuckled and interjected, "Before we tour the town, I think we should first find a luxurious hotel to settle down."
"Starlight, you must know which hotel has the best view and the best environment, right!"
Aaron glanced at Firecracker, who winked at him, her intention obvious.
Firecracker hated Starlight deeply.
She didn't even want to continue playing nice with her; she just wanted to go straight for the kill, to fight a bloody battle.
Develop feelings? Was Annie even worthy?
She only deserved to take the back door!
The forced kind.
As long as she could see Annie on her knees, crying and begging for mercy, it would be worth smiling at Annie a hundred times now!
All the smiles now would be repaid later!
Annie didn't realize the hidden meaning in Firecracker's words.
She nodded, smiling, and led the three towards the town's central district.
Upon arriving at the city's most upscale hotel and checking into two presidential suites,
Annie was about to leave the room to continue sightseeing,
But she saw Firecracker blocking the doorway.
"Is something wrong?"
Annie still hadn't realized the problem.
"Don't leave so fast. We should first test the quality of this suite."
"For example, whether the soft parts are soft enough, whether the materials are original, the amount of water flow, and if there are any strange noises…"
Annie was full of questions.
"That shouldn't be the case, should it?"
Firecracker snorted twice, about to say something.
Aaron stopped her, "Let me handle it."
Firecracker still didn't know what Annie truly wanted. She couldn't even retaliate; she was still too naive.
Look at how Deep handled things?
Aaron smiled and said, "Annie, I'll just call you Starlight."
"Listen, do you want to be a member of The Seven?"
Starlight nodded, puzzled, "Of course. Perhaps you don't know, but I used to stand in front of the mirror, fantasizing about sitting in The Seven's position."
"I've worked hard for this for a long time, but it's ultimately very difficult to achieve my dream."
Aaron glanced at the thoughtful Firecracker and continued, "Wanting to join The Seven isn't as simple as you think. Simple auditions won't succeed."
"You should know that every position in The Sevenrepresents unparalleled glory; it's a noble crown."
"He who wishes to wear the crown must bear its weight, do you understand?"
Starlight nodded repeatedly. She thought Aaron was about to reveal some secrets and excitedly said, "Of course, I'm always ready!"
"No, you don't understand!"
Aaron shook his head, "The Seven's position is so dazzling. If you want to join, you must face an important question."
"Where will your position come from?"
Starlight was stunned, then immediately calmed down.
That's right, if she wanted to become a member, it involved an important question: if she joined, who would leave?
Putting herself in their shoes, she would absolutely not give up her position.
Starlight felt despair.
But then, Aaron continued, "However, that's not a problem. You know, my identity is not simple. I can decide who stays and who leaves, even among The Seven."
He rephrased the meaning of Firecracker's fabricated identity and continued.
However, he wasn't lying. His identity was indeed not simple, and he could indeed decide who stayed and who left.
It was just that, unlike what Annie thought, he relied not on power, but on strength.
Annie's eyes sparkled with golden light, and a smile bloomed on her face, "Really? Do you think I can do it?"
Next to them, Firecracker showed an evil smile. She understood, she understood everything!
She hadn't expected Annie to be so foolish and naive, believing a lie so easily without even thinking of verifying the identity, even offering herself up.
Ridiculous!
Was that statement back then not Starlight's own thought, but something her mother said through her?
Aaron raised an eyebrow, "Of course, no problem at all!"
Before Annie could get excited, Aaron changed the subject, "But now there's a problem. Why should I let you stay?"
"You know, The Seven are doing perfectly fine. Why should one of them leave for you to join?"
Annie's smile froze, and she said unwillingly, "I think I can do better!"
"Oh? That's just what you think!"
Aaron still shook his head… "Are you willing to pay any price to become a member of The Seven?"
Annie clenched her fists and said firmly, "Of course, even my life!"
"Very well, then come on!"
"Let's try to use the back door."
This time, it wasn't Aaron speaking, but Firecracker.
"Use the back door?" Annie's eyes were puzzled; she didn't understand.
Weren't they already trying to use the back door?
Firecracker said with a hint of playfulness, "Yes, use the back door, literally."
"To become one of The Seven, you must prove you are willing to give everything for it."
"Including… the back door!"
Annie followed Firecracker's mysterious gaze downwards, and her face changed slightly!
"No! This is not allowed!"
She turned to leave.
Firecracker stopped her, without using force.
Annie grabbed Firecracker's arm, and with a little effort, she could push her away.
Her abilities began to activate; electric lights flickered in the surrounding buildings, and these currents surged into her body, transforming into a powerful force that temporarily boosted her physique.
But—
Firecracker smiled mysteriously, "Don't get agitated, I know your abilities are very powerful."
"But the problem is, I'm a Superhero in Florida, and Aaronis an even bigger figure."
"So, you know, if we speak up, you'll never be able to become one of The Seven."
"Especially after you attacked me."
Annie was stunned, "Attacked?!"
Firecracker's voice was like a devil's whisper, "The sweetheart of Iowa, the Guardian of Des Moines, attacked the Superhero Firecracker and two innocent people due to mental derangement."
"Oh, I forgot to tell you, I am the host of the FirecrackerReveals the Truth show."
"Yes, you're not wrong, this alone is enough to make you disappear completely from this line of work!"
"Then you'll just have to go home crying with your tail between your legs to your mommy."
Annie's face turned pale, she staggered back two steps, looking at Firecracker as if she were a demon!
Firecracker laughed, a triumphant laugh as if her great revenge had been exacted.
It was a bit frantic, a bit vengeful.
She continued, "Think of all those children, I mean those children who admire you."
"And your supporters…"
"I mean, they'll be heartbroken, their idol, their dream, shattered just like that."
"Annie, Starlight, that's not what you really want, is it?"
Firecracker pointed at Aaron, Gwen Stacy had disappeared at some point.
"It's time to make a choice, either leave this room, or try to use the back door."
"I think you can endure it for a bit, hmm, just a few hours."
"It's no big deal."
"In this society, who doesn't use the back door?"
"And then do you know what will happen?"
"That's right, all your dreams can come true, you will become one of The Seven, become a Guardian of the world, wear the crown, enjoy countless praises, and gain supreme glory!"
Aaron nodded, Firecracker had great potential for persuasion.
He only gave her a slight hint, and Firecracker was able to extrapolate, hitting Annie's pain points hard.
Annie's mind was now completely lost.
She looked at Aaron dazedly, slowly, step by step, approaching him.
Her mind was filled with 'the back door'… If she just used the back door, could her dreams come true?
Maybe… she could endure it for just a little bit?
Firecracker was right, it was no big deal.
Society was just like that.
What she was paying was just a trivial price.
After today,
She would become one of The Seven, and her mother would be proud of her.
Oh, right,
Before they parted, her mother also instructed her to make sure Aaron was satisfied.
This meant… at all costs, I understand correctly, right? It should be so.
So… Annie stepped forward proactively.
Aaron let her do as she pleased.
Annie showed no reluctance.
She was very proactive.
Even though it was her first time, and she was even coerced by Firecracker.
However, Annie had no dissatisfaction, at least no dissatisfaction with Aaron.
Perhaps she didn't dare or didn't want to in her heart, or perhaps it was Firecracker who threatened her later.
At least in this situation, and even in Annie's heart, she had no reluctance towards using the back door with Aaron.
This was probably because… he was a pure 'stat monster', right?
'Stat monster' didn't just refer to modeling, but also to another aspect.
Annie admitted that she had overestimated herself.
The back door was not that easy to use.
In this society of connections, sometimes one had to pay the due price for using the back door.
After all, there was always a storm before the rainbow!.