Looking at Homelander, who was lying motionless on the ground as though awaiting his judgment.
Heisenberg snorted.
"Get up!"
As soon as the words fell, Heisenberg ignored whatever Homelander might have been thinking and hauled the terrified man to his feet.
Tossing him aside, Heisenberg said softly.
"If I wanted your life, how could you have survived until now?
Since you can still see the sun on the horizon, learn to cherish it already!"
With that, Heisenberg walked forward on his own while Homelander stood there silently, pondering his words.
It was only after Heisenberg had taken five or six steps and realized Homelander had not followed.
"Bastard, keep up!"
He barked, and Homelander finally jolted as if waking from a dream before creeping after Heisenberg on tiptoe.
Seeing how cautious Homelander was, Heisenberg shook his head and said.
"Raise your head and straighten your spine!
Damn it, I want the proud fucking Homelander at my side, someone I can command—not some gutless piece of trash like you!"
After berating him, Heisenberg shot Homelander a fierce look.
Under Heisenberg's stern gaze, Homelander abruptly returned to his former demeanor.
At the same time, he kept responding.
"I understand, sir. Being able to follow at your side is already an honor. I should indeed be proud of that!
Besides, if too many people see me groveling, it will affect your reputation!
And what you need is a subordinate who is proud before others while remaining utterly obedient to you, strictly following all your commands!
Only I am worthy of filling that role for someone of your status!"
After saying that, Homelander nodded heavily, then followed behind Heisenberg with his chest out and head held high.
Seeing Homelander's expression return to normal, Heisenberg was finally satisfied.
"Good. Keep up from here on out!"