The air abruptly froze.
Homelander straightened and suddenly stepped forward, the temperature around him plummeting.
His eyes, previously full of mockery, abruptly turned crimson. Two dazzling points of laser light blazed deep within his pupils, and a scorching aura of destruction washed over Solomon.
He stared fixedly at Solomon, his voice low, hoarse, and icy, laden with overwhelming pressure and fury.
"Sorry, I didn't catch that. Say it again!"
The red light burned mere inches away, a heat powerful enough to pierce steel instantly almost touching Solomon's face.
Yet Solomon's expression did not change at all. There was not a trace of fear in his eyes; instead, with a somewhat flippant, teasing look, he calmly met that furious gaze.
"I said, no!"
He enunciated each word, his provocation unmistakable, every word hitting a sore spot.
"Don't understand? What, are you going to fall back on your old habit and blast me with those bloodshot eyes?"
Solomon swept his gaze over the celebrities and powerful figures around them, his smile growing more playful, every word cutting deep.
"Come on, all the media, senior officials, and legislators here are watching. Do you dare attack? You don't. More than anyone, you're afraid of losing their adoration and support, afraid of destroying that heroic image you've worked so hard to maintain."
Homelander's face instantly turned ashen, his expression thunderous, murderous intent surging in his eyes.
Had JS gone insane?!
Not only had he openly defied and challenged him in public, he even dared to mock him so brazenly and exploit his weakness!
Violence surged within him. He wanted nothing more than to fire his lasers immediately and vaporize this arrogant fool on the spot.
By now, undercurrents were already stirring throughout the venue. Quite a few guests and reporters had noticed the strange atmosphere