Just as expected, the notification for Popularity Points arrived right on time.
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"As expected of me. No matter the outcome, I always win!"
Homelander was very pleased with his acting.
Only now did Tony finally snap out of it.
He had thought he had ruined everything and would be despised by everyone.
But not only had Homelander not blamed him, he had even pressed the forfeit button to protect his father.
Notification! Special Popularity Points gained +30000! (From Tony Stark)
Steve Rogers looked at the Stars and Stripes-clad figure in the center of the arena and let out a long breath, his eyes filled with nothing but respect.
"He did what I had always wanted to do, but could never manage."
Thor slammed a fist against his chest and declared, "Now that is a true king! By Odin, I am willing to give up my claim to the throne for him!"
"He is too great... That unwavering heart is what I have pursued all my life." Peter was deeply moved.
Ancient One folded her arms and nodded faintly. She had to admit that Homelander's grasp of the human heart had reached an extraordinary level.
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In the arena.
Howard, standing nearby, let out a muffled groan.
As the match was officially declared over, victory and defeat had been decided.
The demonic contract Mephisto had used to bind him to fight in the arena also released its control.