The moment those words were spoken, the elders' hearts suddenly tightened.
The wariness they had just let down rose again.
"Work?" one elder cautiously probed. "You mean... you want us to cooperate with experiments?"
In their minds, when major corporations recruited people like them with special genes, it was nothing more than drawing blood, dissecting them, slicing them apart, and studying the source of their abilities.
Hearing such a foolish question, Homelander could not help but burst out laughing.
"Experiments?" Homelander shook his head. "Elder, you underestimate Vought too much. The power Vought possesses is far greater than those little abilities in your genes."
Homelander picked up the remote control from the table and pressed a button.
The 100-inch LCD screen on the wall ahead lit up.
A Vought Group promotional video began to play.
Driving music started up.
On the screen, Jessica Jones punched a runaway truck to a stop, saving a mother pushing a stroller.
The scene flashed, and she stood before the camera holding the baby, smiling warmly.
Pietro became a streak of silver light as he darted through a fire scene, instantly relocating dozens of trapped civilians to safety before hazardous materials exploded. The surrounding crowd erupted in thunderous applause.
Angela released intense heat amid ice and snow, melting the glacier that had blocked the road. The convoy honked its horns in tribute to her.
There were also highlight clips of several other heroes.
The promotional video showcased Vought's heroes as bright, positive, and beloved figures.
They were not freaks who had to hide themselves at all times, but superstars living under the spotlight, with countless fans and immense social status.
The final image froze on a group of Vought heroes standing atop a building, their backs to the camera as they overlooked the city.
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