Chapter 130 Just be a good child to your mother
When Bruce and Starlight arrived at the command hall, the dark body was lying there quietly.
His armor was covered with cracks and there was a penetrating wound in his heart, which was the cause of his death.
The motherland's face turned pale, and he looked at the dark corpse in silence.
The nature of this murder is completely different from the death of the invisible man last time.
The people of our motherland regard black as a friend.
A friend who will never betray, deceive or deny.
“This is a provocation to me.”
Homelander's voice was emotionless, "Everyone knows that Xuanse is my shadow."
Then, he turned around and looked at the seven people around him——
"What are the results of your investigation during this period?"
no answer.
Everyone seems to be working hard, but there is no real progress.
They had done it this way before, but this time it was different.
Others have already provoked you to your face.
Along with the black body, a cardboard card was also sent to the company.
There is a paragraph written on it.
"You're going to pay for what you did eight years ago! -Billy Butcher."
There was no need for investigation anymore, the murderer simply gave his name.
"Without me, you can't accomplish anything."
Homelander sneered, "I won't need you guys anymore. This is my job now."
There was a chilling murderous intent in his tone.
When Bruce heard this, he suddenly raised his head.
He felt that the people of his motherland today were different from before.
Something that had originally bound him had been opened.
The provocation from Butcher completely turned on a switch in Homelander.
"That Butcher is the butcher you mentioned, right?"
Bruce asked Katoom, "You said he was just an ordinary man, but now he has the confidence to provoke his countrymen."
Where does this confidence come from?
All Bruce could think of was the Nth metal dagger.
He had a feeling that after seeing Xuan Se's death, Homelander was on the verge of losing control.
If someone adds fuel to the fire at this time, something terrible will really happen.
……
Jingle Bell--
Homelander came to Martha's bar again, and this time, his mood was completely different.
This situation is just like Superman in "Man of Steel". Before showing his existence to the world, he once asked the priest for help to express his confusion.
The people of our motherland should also show their true existence to the world.
"what happened?"
Martha was very observant and noticed something was wrong with the people in her homeland today.
In other words, this was the development that Martha had expected, but it happened a little earlier than she had imagined.
"Martha, I'm so confused right now."
The Homelander sat down at the bar, head down, like a wronged child.
"Can I help you?" Martha's voice was gentle.
Homelander looked up and saw Martha looking down at him with a concerned look on her face.
"I'm sorry Martha, I don't know what to say."
He apologized first, not wanting Martha to think that he was just someone who would cause her trouble.
"I just...want to talk to someone, I guess."
"I'd love to sit with you for a while if you'd like."
The first time Martha walked out of the bar and sat next to Homelander, her tolerant attitude made Homelander feel a little sad.
"What are you thinking?"
Martha said softly, "I can feel that you feel very aggrieved now."
Yes, aggrieved.
The motherland thought that Martha was the only one who cared about him the most and could see the weakness in his heart at a glance.
As usual, Martha mixed a glass of wine for Homelander, who drank it all in one gulp.
“Everyone is targeting me.”
In a state of intoxication, the native began to speak his mind, "I have always been a good person, but others always force me. They kill my friends and provoke me in front of them."
Endless grievances emerged in the hearts of the motherland.
Isn't he doing well enough?
Putting aside the shortcomings, the people of our motherland are full of advantages!
He brought hope to people, fought so much crime, and always encouraged the world with his smile.
But even though I am so perfect, there are still people who are not satisfied with me.
Homelander thought about the message, saying that he would pay the price for what happened eight years ago.
This guy doesn't speak clearly. Our motherland has done so many things, and how could he guess what the phrase "eight years ago" refers to?
"I understand your pain, kid."
Martha comforted him, "This is how the world is. It always makes honest people suffer."
"It shouldn't be like this, Martha. I feel like I've been wrong all along."
Homelander poured out all the years of depression in his heart, “Madeleine asked me to do this before, and I really enjoyed it.
“But ever since I discovered Madeline was using me, I’ve grown tired of this pretense.
“I don’t want to pretend anymore, I want to show my true self.
“But I also feel that once I reveal my true self, the applause and admiration I have now will completely leave me, and I... can’t bear to do that.
"Martha, what should I do?"
Homelander finally revealed his current confusion.
In fact, it is very simple. After experiencing Madeline’s betrayal, the people of Homeland finally ushered in their rebellious period, which was twenty years late.
He no longer wanted to follow the path Madeline had once wanted him to take.
But I am also attached to my current status and fame.
Butcher Butcher's provocation was the last straw that broke the camel's back.
Homelander has reached a crossroads in his destiny. The decision he makes next will not only change him, but will also affect the direction of the entire world.
At this critical moment, he decided to listen to Martha's advice.
And Martha was keenly aware of this.
She smiled and placed her hand on Homelander's head.
This contact made the Chinese man feel as if an electric current had struck his whole body. His body felt numb and he almost collapsed.
"You are a good boy."
Martha's voice was more gentle than ever before. "You are God's most perfect creation. There is nothing wrong with you."
The people of the motherland nodded.
That's it, or Martha knows herself.
"But I must point out that you still have a shortcoming." Martha changed the subject, "Your shortcoming is that you care too much about other people's feelings."
The motherland was shocked.
Martha was right! That's what he was like!
If he wanted to, he could easily kill everyone in this world.
But he didn't do that and restrained his strength.
Isn't this thinking about the whole world?
But some people don’t cherish my kindness at all, and instead dare to target me!
"The people of this world seem to have taken your kindness for granted, and even dare to provoke you."
Martha patiently said, "It's time to make some changes, my countrymen, be brave and do it.
"Show your power to the world, and let them understand deeply——
"They have no choice but to love you!"
These words completely touched the heart of the motherland, and he almost completely agreed with them.
There's just still some doubt.
He looked at Martha and said hesitantly: "Those who worship me..."
"As long as you are strong enough, no one will doubt you."
Martha smiled and said, “Send away those who doubt you!
“Homelander, go create a world you agree with!
"You will never be wrong!"
The eyes of the motherland became brighter and brighter, and Martha's guidance made him suddenly enlightened.
Yes, he is from our motherland!
The choices he made were always correct.
He can't be wrong!
Maybe some people don't agree with him, but when the vast majority of people in the world are afraid of him, how can he be wrong?
will not!
Even if it is wrong, in the end it will only be the fault of the world, the stupid people, and the weak!
Everyone who does not want to die and suffer should love him, be loyal to him, respect him and worship him!
Because he is a native of our country!
"I understand!"
The people of our country suddenly stood up and howled to the sky.
At this moment, he suddenly realized!
From beginning to end, Martha watched the performance of the Homelanders with a smile.
"Thank you Martha, I finally know what to do!"
Homelander lowered his head, looked at Martha and asked, "I have an unreasonable request, I wonder if you can agree to it?"
"Go ahead, child," said Martha tenderly. "I'll listen to everything."
"Can I give you a hug?"
"No."
……
On this day, people all over the United States witnessed a scene they had never dared to imagine.
Strange things are happening on all the electronic screens.
The televisions that were originally playing different programs, the computers that were browsing different web pages, and the square screens that were playing different advertisements all flashed electronic snowflakes at the same time.
This kind of extremely strong electromagnetic interference can only be achieved by the huge Water Corporation that controls satellites and media.
Everyone looked at the nearest screen, bewildered.
Then, a familiar voice came from the speaker.
"I am issuing an urgent notice to the world."
The electronic snow disappeared, and a face recognized by all Americans appeared on the screen.
People of the motherland.
But unlike in the past, the people of our country now have gloomy faces, completely lacking the sunshine and cheerfulness of the past.
"At this time, there was a thug named Billy Butcher roaming the United States.
"He killed the Invisible Man, Black, and many, many superheroes, allies of justice!
"Now, I issue Butcher an ultimatum—"
On the busy streets, pedestrians, shoppers and commuters stared in amazement.
They stared blankly at the giant screen on the skyscraper, the clear sky forming a stark contrast to the dire announcement.
The faces of our motherland appear in every corner of this country.
"Billy Butcher, I know your evil intentions and your horrific plans.
"You want to divide the United States into countless small parts and destroy them one by one. For example, now you want to destroy Queens!"
As Homelander finished speaking, the TV switched to images of Queens.
From above the sky, beyond the clouds, two scarlet laser beams suddenly descended.
The light keeps cutting through Queens.
The streets collapsed, houses collapsed, and people who were slow to react began to flee desperately.
In the ruins, the screen that had not been turned off was still broadcasting news from the motherland.
"Unfortunately, by the time I learned of the disaster, it was too late and the evil Butcher might have succeeded.
“As far as I know, Butcher’s next attack will be in Manhattan at nine o’clock tonight.
"Stop it, Butcher, and stop all your horrible actions.
“I’ll wait for you at Times Square tonight at 8 o’clock.
"Let's solve this one on one and not hurt innocent people!"
Homelander finished shouting to everyone, and all screens returned to normal.
Amidst the noisy and panicked discussion, a bearded man in black stood there, unable to calm down for a long time.
The call from our fellow countrymen just now may sound like a declaration of justice to others.
But to this person's ears, it had a completely different meaning.
His name is Billy Butcher.
The attack on Queens just now was not done by ourselves at all.
Damn my fellow countrymen, I am forcing myself to come out.
His declaration was clear: if he did not show up, the Homelanders would attack Manhattan directly at nine o'clock tonight.
All the lives and losses will be blamed on Butcher.
"Bastard thing!"
Butcher clenched the dagger in his arms.
Want to have some one-on-one time with yourself?
What you want!
……
The TV in the bar was just playing The Motherland's Declaration.
The tragedy in Queens was also shown through live broadcast.
Martha swirled her glass and looked at her face reflected in the wine.
"It's a little quick, but Bruce should be able to handle it."
Martha drank the wine in her glass.
"Bruce, you have to work harder!"
Martha smiled, feeling the slight intoxication coming from her head.
"I hope Barbatos can be of some use. I have been helping him plan for so long, starting with the Witch, just for now."
Martha hummed a nursery rhyme, the kind Bruce had sung to sleep to as a child.
"Don't listen to that owl bullshit.
"All you have to do is be a good boy to your mother."
There should be two updates today. The plot needs to be polished later. I will make up for the missing one.
(End of this chapter)
