Homelander kept his peripheral vision firmly fixed on Solomon's back, afraid that he might act alone and introduce complications. He continued responding calmly to Shetty's conversation as he walked, following them toward the stadium.
The group walked briskly and soon entered Godolkin University's open-air stadium.
The next instant, a deafening wave of cheers swept over them, instantly engulfing the entire stadium and making even the air tremble slightly.
"Homelander!"
"Homelander!"
"Homelander!"
The unified, feverish chants rose one after another. Hundreds of students fixed their eyes on that iconic blue figure, their gazes filled with worship and fervor.
Faced with such an enthusiastic reception, Homelander's smile grew ever more genuine and radiant. He raised his hand and waved in every direction, thoroughly enjoying himself.
"Hello, Godolkin's outstanding students!"
He called out in response, commanding the crowd's attention, while quietly glancing at Solomon, who stood silently nearby.
Seeing Solomon's calm expression, without the slightest displeasure or anything unusual, he quietly breathed a sigh of relief before continuing his speech with composure.
"You are the hope of the new generation, the superheroes of tomorrow!"
"All right, all right, thank you for your love! You're the real heroes!"
Being the absolute center of attention, receiving such overwhelming adoration and support-he reveled in it.
He took his time along the relatively short entrance route, dragging it out by several minutes as he fully enjoyed this glory that belonged to him alone.
The group continued onward, finally arriving at the podium in the center of the field.
Solomon went straight to the seat prepared exclusively for him and watched with a languid, relaxed air.
The proceedings continued as scheduled. Principal Shetty took out her prepared speech and stood at the front of the podium, solemnly addressing all the students.
The entire faculty and student body had