Escape

So the man before him really was the notorious Supervillains Evil [Butcher].

Butcher's ability might have been a nightmare for other Espers, but to Homelander, it was nothing special.

The main reason was simple: Butcher could not break through Homelander's defenses. Even if he could regenerate forever, he still had no way to hurt him.

Besides, Homelander did not believe an Esper could regenerate without limit.

If someone could not be killed at all, how was anyone else supposed to fight him?

There had to be some limit to Butcher's regeneration. Homelander just had not found it yet.

There was another question on Homelander's mind.

Butcher's offensive power was nothing remarkable. He could not get through Homelander's defenses, and he should not have been able to hurt Translucent's body either.

So how had he killed Translucent?

According to Butcher, Translucent had killed himself.

What was that supposed to mean?

Homelander had a feeling the answer was the key to the secret of Butcher's Psychic Powers.

Perhaps an actual fight would clear it all up.

Homelander looked at Butcher. The monster's body was whole again, and even his broken chainsaw had rejoined.

Only the bloodstains on his body and the great hole in his shirt remained as proof that he had suffered a fatal wound moments ago.

Butcher raised the chainsaw and came at Homelander again.

Homelander did not move. He let the chainsaw strike his shoulder.

At the same time, he grabbed Butcher's shoulder.

With a slight pull, Homelander tore off the arm holding the chainsaw.

Blood shot from the severed artery, splattering Homelander's face and body.

Butcher's blood had a pungent, rank smell.

Homelander frowned.

Fighting this monster was no trouble, but it was rather disgusting.

The lost arm did not slow Butcher at all. He swung his right