All superheroes registered with Vought could take part in the candidate vote.
Aside from Homelander, who had one spot locked in as the undisputed captain, the remaining contestants would undergo an initial screening based on votes from people around the world.
The heroes with the highest vote totals would enter the final selection pool, and Homelander would make the final decision himself.
The moment this decision was announced, internet users across the globe erupted in celebration.
"We're deciding the roster that will save the world! We're part of saving the world too!"
Countless netizens pulled out all the stops.
Hero compilation videos, campaign posters, and superhero-themed short dramas flooded the internet.
A group of fitness enthusiasts held Captain America's shield replicas and handed out flyers to passersby. "Willpower! Unyielding willpower! Captain Rogers is a symbol of the human spirit! We need him raising his shield at the front!"
Some elite hackers directly broke into the homepages of certain websites and replaced them with campaign posters for Quicksilver Pietro. "Speed is power! Pietro can slap Thanos a hundred times in one second! Click the voting link to enter!"
Flash mobs appeared one after another in the streets, which were filled with fanatical fans dressed in their idols' uniforms.
Inside the CEO's office at Vought Tower.
Ashley stood before Homelander's desk, trembling from head to toe with excitement.
"Boss, the numbers have exploded! Merchandise sales for our heroes have increased eightfold in four hours! Simultaneous users on Vought's official website have exceeded one billion! The whole world is going crazy over this battle!"
Homelander listened with a smile. This was exactly the effect he wanted.
As long as the public felt involved, they would willingly pour all their passion and popularity into it.
"Keep driving up the hype," Homelander ordered. "Tell the