Those words instantly made Starlight and Maeve frown, a strong sense of resistance and absurdity rising within them.
Create disasters, then resolve those disasters themselves to win fame and adoration.
How was this hypocritical, self-staged performance any different from Homelander, who did whatever he pleased without any limits? The hollow, bloodstained title of hero had never been what they wanted.
Homelander, by contrast, suddenly brightened, understanding dawning on him as intense excitement surged within him.
Exactly!
This was simply the perfect plan!
When the time came, he could secretly let those new Supes stir up trouble and cause upheaval. Once the public panicked and society teetered on the edge of chaos, he would make a spectacular entrance and save the day with overwhelming power. He could effortlessly reap immense popularity and firmly secure his supreme position as everyone's hero!
At that moment, he fully approved of Solomon's arrangements, his heart filled with hopes and anticipation for the future.
As everyone harbored their own thoughts, Solomon tapped a fingertip against the table. The crisp sound instantly drew everyone's attention.
His expression remained calm as he settled the matter once and for all.
"I'm informing you, not asking for your opinions. Whether you agree or not, the plan to make Compound V widely available will proceed as scheduled. Homelander will take personal responsibility for this."
With Solomon's authorization, Homelander immediately straightened his chest. His presence turned fierce, and his sharp gaze swept across the room, making everyone's breath catch.
"You all heard him!"
Homelander's voice was cold and stern, carrying an intense desire for control.
"From here on, I'll be watching every step. This must succeed. Failure is not an option! Making Compound V available to the public is an inevitable, unstoppable trend!"
Under his gaze, Maeve, Starlight, A-Train, and the others