"Nicky, to answer your earlier question, if I weren't a Skyfather now, I really would punch straight through like a bullet. But after becoming a Skyfather, I can control energy and distribute the pressure across the bottom of the ship."
Soldier Boy explained, and Nicky finally understood. She brimmed with anticipation for the Skyfather level. If I became a Skyfather too, could I collect my salary without showing up for work?
The most perfect occupation in the world was being a salary thief.
Soon, the Mechanical Demon Eagle flew above the freighter. Its cargo hold was burning, and the ship was slowly sinking. A group of crew members huddled on the deck in panic.
"Is that... Soldier Boy's mount?"
When the crew saw the Mechanical Demon Eagle appear, they cheered. Soldier Boy was here, so they were saved. Soldier Boy was here, so they could go home for dinner.
"Everyone, get ready. Soldier Boy is here."
Seeing the Mechanical Demon Eagle appear, the man in charge of Vought Pharmaceutical Company's operation said excitedly, "Homelander, don't rush. Wait until Soldier Boy lifts the freighter, then strike and severely wound him."
Indeed, Homelander had come too. He said, "Relax. I'd love to kill Soldier Boy, but I won't act rashly. He has the Director of S.W.O.R.D. backing him.
"If you hadn't said you could take him out quickly this time, I wouldn't have come with you at all."
Homelander had wanted to kill Soldier Boy for a long time and had tried many times, but he had never succeeded. Still, his previous attempts had all taken place during disasters. Under normal circumstances, he refrained from doing anything.
This wasn't because Homelander was kindhearted. He simply didn't want an all-out conflict, which would affect his superhero career. For instance, if Soldier Boy attacked