"Waaaah!!!"
At that moment, the whole world erupted.
Whether they were in the crowd or among the billions watching on television, people lost all restraint.
In the square, countless people wept as they screamed his name.
Online, comments flooded the screen: "Come home safe, Homelander!" "Long live humanity!"
Even the harshest critics fell silent, bowing their heads before such heroic sacrifice.
Countless people knelt in front of their televisions and prayed through tears. "God... protect him! Please protect him!"
What kind of spirit was that?
What kind of greatness?
At that moment, there were no borders, no races, no rich or poor.
That eternally confident, sunny man had brought them all together.
Their blood surged. Their spirits soared.
They believed that as long as he was there, humanity would never lose.
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Vought's superheroes had not gone to the venue. They had gathered at the V.G.D. Strategic Center to watch the live broadcast. Their expressions varied, but their eyes were all a little red.
Steve Rogers stood ramrod straight and gave the screen a crisp military salute.
"That's a soldier's resolve," Steve said quietly. "He's braver than we are."
Natasha leaned against the doorframe, her emotions stirring in ways she could not explain. As an agent, she was used to doubting everything. This time, she could find no reason to doubt. "You have to come back alive... boss."
"He'll come back... he promised me!"
A sparking portal opened beside Natasha, and Wanda stepped through. Her voice was soft but unshakably firm. "I still have to warm his milk for him..."
Natasha glanced at Wanda, then walked over and gently put an arm around her shoulders.
"Of course. I'm sure