The executives erupted in an uproar.
Even Edgar, the CEO who rarely lost his composure, frowned slightly.
"Madam, could you explain what you mean by 'turned into a Monster'?" Edgar asked, still polite and deferential.
The astrologer could hardly describe the astonishing sight of Homelander's Monsterization. She glanced around, then looked at Edgar. "Are you sure you want to see it?"
Seeing the Fortune Teller Granny's grave expression, Edgar gestured to the staff operating the broadcast equipment. Once he received their confirmation, he nodded solemnly.
The viewers had been waiting for the match to resume. Ever since Homelander had been sent flying by a single punch and buried under sand, the broadcast had shown nothing but darkness.
What they didn't know was that, on Edgar's orders, the feed would remain that way.
Meanwhile, the executives in the sealed room finally saw what was really happening through the crystal ball.
A hulking red-skinned Monster appeared in the image.
Gasps broke out around the room.
"Fortune Teller Granny, is that—?"
They had already guessed that the creature with the terrifying fangs was Homelander himself.
Though Homelander's appearance had changed beyond recognition, the blue bodysuit he wore was unmistakable.
That superhero costume was known throughout the country. The executives recognized him almost instantly.
They simply couldn't believe what the crystal ball was showing them.
The Fortune Teller Granny nodded gravely.
Yes. What they were seeing was Homelander after his Monsterization.
At the Fortune Teller Granny's confirmation, several executives exchanged helpless looks.
It was over.
Everything was over.
They didn't know why Homelander had become like this, but every one of them understood what it meant.
Vought International's biggest star would never again be the Homelander the public had supported and adored.
Without Homelander, what would become of the company?
As they stared into