Homelander found Madelyn in the vice president's office and said with a somewhat gloomy expression, "That 'Angel' has been really popular lately. He's already shot up to second place on the rankings. Are you planning to let him replace me?"
Madelyn understood Homelander's personality very well. His powers were formidable, and he appeared extremely steady in public, but his true nature was somewhat childish and needed to be coaxed.
Madelyn walked over and hugged Homelander. "Why would you think that? That is absolutely impossible. You are one of a kind. No one can replace you. Promoting Angel is only to make money for us."
"Don't worry. I've already had the planning department create a new publicity campaign for The Seven. Your promotion will pick up soon. You are still this country's strongest Superpower Users, savior-like figures."
After leaving the vice president's office, Homelander saw A-Train in the combat command room. They were the only two people there. Homelander asked, "Have all those Compound Vs reached those terrorist organizations?"
A-Train smiled. "Of course. And they sold for a good price."
A mocking look flashed across Homelander's face. "Once those terrorist organizations cultivate new Superpower Users, they'll definitely wreak havoc. Then people will think of us superheroes, the ones truly capable of protecting them. That will be our time to act."
"Just as you said, people only realize who their true guardian is when they're in danger. That Angel recently saved an autistic little girl and was immediately praised like some real angel. He's already climbing over our heads. Just looking at that phony act of his makes me sick," A-Train said with a curl of his lip.
Homelander snorted coldly, his eyes flashing with malice. "I'll find a chance to kill him. I won't let him run wild for long."
After