Taking advantage of this craze, the final episode of the first season of X-Men aired, setting new viewership records. This episode tells the story of the entire X-Men team gathering to join rescue efforts after a volcanic eruption.
This was also the most realistic episode of the entire first season of X-Men, because the X-Men really did participate in the rescue.
Of course, since it was produced by Vought, it wouldn't fully show how powerful the Awakened are.
The final episode spent a large amount of time depicting the difficulties faced by ordinary search and rescue personnel, successfully winning over a large number of ordinary citizens.
And finally, when the X-Men and ordinary people worked together, each with their own division of labor but united in effort, successfully completing an impossible rescue, the idea that the Awakened and ordinary people living in harmony is the only way to make the World better was directly etched into the hearts of every viewer.
Produced by Vought, it is bound to be famous.
However, from a production standpoint, X-Men was well-made, so when the credits rolled with flashbacks, viewers still couldn't bear to leave.
But when the flashback segment finished, and the audience thought the final episode of the first season of X-Men had ended.
The screen went black, then lit up again two seconds later.
"Wow, there's more!"
Audiences everywhere gasped in surprise.
A post-credit scene!
It hadn't yet become popular, but in later Superheroes movies, it became a fixed segment.
Usually, post-credit scenes are some interesting plots or are used to set up a sequel.
Fang Yuan naturally wouldn't miss this good method of promotion.
What appeared on screen were two giants of the Awakened, Professor X and Magneto.
The two of them were getting into a taxi.
"Where to, fellas?" the African Americans driver asked cheerfully.
"In fact, we've already arrived," Charles said.
Eric also nodded: "We're here for you, Darwin."
The driver named Darwin turned his head to look: "For me? What for---"
He clearly recognized the two passengers.
Charles smiled and replied: "Interested in joining---the X-Men?"
The scene ended there.
But this short 12-second post-credit scene caused a sensation among all viewers.
Especially among African Americans communities.
"Oh my god! What did I see?"
"African Americans, African Americans are actually going to join the X-Men!"
"African Americans Superheroes? Unimaginable!"
"Awesome!"
Vought Corporation's every move was already under scrutiny. Vought's appeal in this era surpassed the combined appeal of Marvel and DC in later generations, after all, Vought managed real people with superpowers.
So when Darwin appeared in the post-credit scene of X-Men, it immediately caused a huge discussion.
At this point, Vought Corporation added fuel to the Fire.
They released Darwin's character poster, announcing that the X-Men would soon welcome a new member, along with an article personally written by Fang Yuan, the head of Vought Corporation!
"Say Goodbye to Discrimination, Starting with Superheroes!"
The article seemed to support African Americans becoming Superheroes, but the actual main point was very clear: to bind the Awakened and African Americans together.
Reject discrimination; African Americans need it, and the Awakened need it too.
Or if you discriminate against African Americans, then you can't discriminate against the Awakened.
Seeing that it was real, the already agitated African Americans immediately regarded Darwin as an idol.
African Americans, even though Kennedy had always advocated for civil rights, still suffered from discrimination. Now Vought took the lead and said that African Americans could also become Superheroes, and Vought's reputation among African Americans skyrocketed like a Rocket.
Of course, the fastest rising was Darwin.
Originally, his reputation was only 3. Now, just as the news of him joining the X-Men came out, Fang Yuan found that Darwin's reputation was rapidly increasing.
Name: Darwin
Level: A+
Reputation: 68 (Well-known)
Unlock Rewards: Tier 1 Reward (Claimable), Tier 2 Reward.
Tier 1 Reward: Skill - Adaptive Power upgraded to Lv.2
Tier 2 Reward: Skill - Adaptive Power upgraded to Lv.4
"As expected of a hot topic, his reputation is soaring!" Fang Yuan exclaimed, "Indeed, chasing hot topics is the way to go!"
If there's no hot topic, create one. Turn small hot topics into big ones!
Fang Yuan took this to heart, along with sensationalism, self-directed and self-acted dramas, and inserting private agendas, among other things.
These were Vought's advanced experiences, useful no matter which World they were taken to.
He claimed all of Darwin's rewards in one go, then tried using different character templates again.
This time, although he had anticipated it, Fang Yuan was still pleasantly surprised,
Because he found that he could now combine any two character templates and use them together, without any backlash!
For example, Professor X plus Magneto, Impact plus Shaw, or even Red Devil plus Beast.
Fang Yuan looked at the purple-furred monster with a tail in the mirror, shook his head, and quickly changed back to his original form.
Red plus blue makes purple, very scientific.
Of course, he was just testing. Fang Yuan could also maintain Hank's Beast form and then use Red Devil's teleportation ability alone.
Fang Yuan was extremely satisfied with the rewards Darwin unlocked.
Now he had completely gotten rid of the limitation of only being able to use one character template at a time, allowing him to be more flexible and versatile in his abilities.
Although he had tried using three abilities at the same time and still experienced strong backlash, it was foreseeable that,
As the Adaptive Power level increased again, being able to use more templates simultaneously would be just around the corner.
Moreover, Darwin's path to fame had just begun.
Vought immediately issued a promotional announcement that Darwin's first solo series, survivor, would premiere next week, and during this period, new information about the first African Americans Superheroes would be continuously released.
After this news, Vought Television's viewership ratings rose sharply, almost rivaling the premiere of X-Men.
African Americans were not entirely without money.
And Vought Television was a free television station, so a few African Americans could always pool together to get a television set.
If not, they could always seek assistance from White benefactors.
Because the African Americans Superheroes matter caused such a stir, and also aligned with the President's current governing direction, after Kennedy publicly expressed his anticipation for survivor, even the news about the awakened one act was largely overshadowed.
Kennedy also reaped benefits, as polls showed his approval rating had increased again.
However, many people were very dissatisfied with Vought's actions.
"Black people can also be Superheroes?"
"Vought Corporation is too reckless!"
Such sentiments were common in wealthy circles but had not yet gained significant traction, because the capital behind many people had already begun cooperating with Vought during the X-Men screening period. Speaking ill of them now would be shooting themselves in the foot, wouldn't it?
Some people even wondered if Fang Yuan did it on purpose, putting survivor after X-Men, giving them a taste of cake before smearing mud on their faces?
Amidst such widespread attention, survivor premiered.
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