When Josen finished speaking, not only was Homelander stunned, but even Madelyn looked at him thoughtfully.
"But the rescue target is an airplane. A two-person team is the most suitable choice."
Madelyn raised her arms in a gesture of embracing someone on either side, indicating that Homelander flying with two people would not suit his Hero image.
"If Homelander takes two people onto the plane, that pose would be a little... what do you think?"
"There's no need for all that trouble. How about this? I'll make my own way to the stretch of ocean where the plane is."
Josen waved a hand and offered some flattery. "Once the invincible Homelander has finished the fight, or if the plane needs to make an emergency landing and evacuate its passengers, I'll go up and help. What do you think of that plan?"
"Are you sure... you can get there?"
Homelander eyed Josen up and down suspiciously. His Super Senses picked up the man's exceptionally powerful heartbeat; he was clearly a superhuman with tremendous strength.
Beyond that, even he could not detect any more useful information.
Only then did Homelander remember that he still did not even know what Psychic Powers this new member in a baseball cap possessed.
"Of course!"
Just as Homelander had done moments earlier, Josen confidently puffed out his chest.
"What kind of Flash can't fly?"
"Then it's settled, gentlemen. Our time is limited."
At Madelyn's urging, Homelander nodded.
The group moved to a terrace reserved for Homelander's takeoffs and landings. Homelander glanced at Queen Maeve, who took the hint and stepped up against him, habitually resting her right hand on his powerful pectoral muscle.
Homelander smiled in satisfaction, wrapped an arm around the queen's slender waist, bent his knees, and launched himself into the air.
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