Butcher

The bearded man was most likely Translucent's killer.

If so, he had some nerve showing up at Translucent's funeral.

Not only had he shown his face, he had made that blatantly provocative gesture right in front of Homelander.

With tens of thousands of onlookers below the stage, Homelander could hardly lash out on the spot. But once someone had caught his attention, they would not get away easily.

Homelander waved goodbye, and the mourners began to leave. The bearded man disappeared into the crowd. After passing through several streets and alleys, he found himself in a cemetery.

He stopped before a gravestone and stared at the words carved into it.

Here lies my beloved wife, Becca.

1986–2014.

The man stood before the grave for a long time. He was a hulking figure with a fierce face, yet his gaze rested on the gravestone with deep tenderness.

At last, he broke the long silence.

"Come down, Homelander."

A figure slowly descended from high above.

Homelander landed about thirty feet away and watched him in silence.

Homelander was almost certain he had seen this man somewhere before, but he could not remember where.

"Let's go over there. Don't disturb her rest."

The man beckoned to Homelander and walked toward an open space in front of the cemetery.

Homelander followed at an unhurried pace.

In Homelander's eyes, the man was a lamb waiting for slaughter. He saw no reason to rush.

Once Homelander had marked someone as prey, there was no escape.

The man reached the open space and turned to face him.

In the man's eyes, Homelander saw hatred, anger, and a desire to kill.

Homelander was curious.

The man clearly hated him to the bone.

But Homelander had always made a habit of leaving no loose ends. When had this one