Homelander was as anxious as a cat on hot bricks. He desperately wanted to admit his mistakes, but worried that Soldier Boy was still angry and would dislike him even more.
For a while, he was caught in a dilemma, unsure what to do.
In the end, he scratched his head in frustration and deliberately avoided heading toward Vought, flying aimlessly into the distance. He only wanted to escape reality for a while.
Enjoying the refreshing feel of the early autumn breeze brushing his face, Homelander felt much better.
The sun had already sunk in the west, and it was growing late.
Several hours passed, but Homelander still lacked the courage to face Soldier Boy.
He desperately wanted to admit his past mistakes and ask for forgiveness, but kept thinking he could put it off a little longer.
"Damn it, where am I?" He glanced over the unfamiliar Small Town and landed in its only park.
Leafy trees shaded the park. Two birds flew together, each carrying a small insect in its beak, then landed in their nest to feed their chicks.
Homelander watched them for a long time, somewhat lost in thought. Without realizing it, a smile had spread across his face.
The sturdiest-looking bird, probably the male, warily poked its head out of the nest and peered at the uninvited visitor beneath the tree.
You bastard, what the fuck are you looking at?
Seemingly displeased by Homelander's stare, it spread its wings, trying hard to make itself look bigger and fiercer, and let out a series of warning chirps.
Homelander couldn't help chuckling. For some reason, the male bird's behavior felt familiar.
Like Soldier Boy.
When the video of him killing Carl had leaked, Soldier Boy had stood protectively in front of him just like this, confronting the