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It's been a while since I transmigrated and got my cheat.
Through summarizing the patterns of gaining skill points, Kevin discovered there are two simplest ways to change the plot.
Killing and saving people.
Of course, this isn't simply killing and saving people. Kevin needs to kill characters who didn't die in the original work and save characters who were supposed to die in the original work. Only then can he significantly change the plot and gain skill points.
Although Kevin doesn't consider himself a highly moral person, he isn't someone who senselessly craves killing.
If someone hasn't provoked him, isn't a criminal, and hasn't made any mistakes, Kevin won't kill them.
Similarly, Kevin won't actively save people he perceives as threats, or who he believes might harm him in the future.
For example, Translucent.
Calculated this way, the scope of people Kevin can kill and save is greatly reduced, making this summarized pattern seem as good as useless.
But Kevin believes that whether as a public Superhero or simply as a human, one should always have their own bottom line.
Holding onto one's bottom line is what makes one worthy of being human.
And now, Kevin has a way to both uphold his bottom line and gain a large number of skill points.
That is the "Hijacking Incident" from the original plot.
The overall process of the "Hijacking Incident" is not difficult to describe. Simply put, Homelander and Maeve receive a distress call, asking them to go to international waters to rescue a plane hijacked by terrorists.
The two are the strongest Supes in the world; personally dealing with a group of terrorists poses no problem.
But problems arose precisely here.
When Homelander was dealing with the terrorists in the cockpit, a laser eye blast destroyed both the terrorists and the cockpit, causing the plane to lose control and making even an emergency landing on the sea impossible.
Homelander doesn't have Superman's bio-field, so forcibly dragging the plane would result in him passing right through it.
So, naturally, Homelander abandoned the plane, forcibly took Maeve from the aircraft, and watched as 123 passengers and crew members plunged into the sea.
Kevin wants to change this event.
He has a premonition that once he saves this plane, putting aside the honor and status he'll gain, the skill points will definitely be substantial!
He doesn't expect the initial dozen or so skill points, but even if the number is close to ten, that's a victory for Kevin!
For this, Kevin approached Maeve, intending to open a breakthrough from her side.
After all, Kevin isn't clear about the exact time the hijacking incident occurs, so he can't appear at the precise location at the precise time.
And once the hijacking incident happens, Madelyn will definitely not notify 'second-tier heroes' of The Seven like The Deep and Starlight Annie.
She will certainly prioritize The Seven's top figures, Homelander and Maeve.
Aside from Maeve's call for help, Kevin can't find any other option to participate in this matter.
As for Homelander…
Kevin is certain that if he were to say something like, "Remember to call me if you have trouble in the future," Homelander would definitely curse him out.
He might even get agitated and blast him with heat vision.
"I'll get closer to Maeve during this time, and leave an impression on Madelyn as well, preparing for both. If it really doesn't work out… then I'll just have to give up."
Kevin pondered, sighing slightly.
There are many ways to gain skill points; changing the outcome of the hijacking incident is just the fastest way Kevin thinks he can get skill points.
It allows him to save people, elevate his status within Vought, gain a large number of fans, significantly increase his popularity, and also acquire skill points.
Kevin has no reason to give up on such a four-in-one good deed.
But the premise is that his LV4 Water Manipulation can fulfill Kevin's idea, and that he can participate when the time comes.
As long as one of these two conditions isn't met, Kevin will decisively give up and won't consider this matter again.
If he can do it, he'll do it; if he can't, he won't force it.
Ultimately, Kevin is neither a god nor a Superhero; he's just a half-baked celebrity.
His conversation with Maeve didn't seem to attract Homelander's attention.
Homelander didn't come to bother Kevin until he left work, which truly made him breathe a sigh of relief.
After work, Kevin first headed straight for the sea, routinely salvaging some gold and jewelry to sell and replenish his small treasury.
Then he bought some daily necessities and returned home.
The house was not quiet; as soon as Kevin got home, he heard the sound of the TV coming from the living room.
It was Kimiko, who was still living at Kevin's house. Bored at home, besides learning everyday conversational language, she would sit there and watch TV.
And at this moment, she was sitting on the sofa, her eyes fixed on the TV.
Only the sound of Kevin opening the door slightly caught her attention, but upon seeing it was Kevin, she turned her gaze back to the TV, remaining completely silent throughout.
Seeing this, Kevin didn't disturb her. He turned and walked into the kitchen, putting the purchased items inside.
Kimiko has been living here for some time now, and it looks like she'll be staying here permanently until she moves out.
If Kevin were alone, he would at most order pizza, hamburgers, or other takeout, but there's also Kimiko here.
To prevent more people from discovering Kimiko's existence, Kevin could only make a sacrifice…
Buy a food processor to cook meals.
Just kidding, don't expect Kevin, a lazy person who just lies on the bed and relaxes as soon as he gets home, to cook for himself.
His kitchen hasn't been used since he bought this apartment.
Only Starlight Annie came over that day and made one breakfast.
So, cooking is either left to the food processor or to Starlight Annie, who occasionally visits.
Anyway, don't expect Kevin to lift a finger.
He's lazy.
"I bought all the things Starlight Annie asked me to buy for you. You can check the bathroom later."
After tidying up and throwing all the ingredients into the food processor to let it work automatically, Kevin sat next to Kimiko, watching TV with her, and casually told her about the arrangements for the next two days:
"The people who hurt you before probably won't hurt you again for now. Once the fuss dies down in a couple of days, Starlight Annie and I will take you to a new safe house. It's not right for a girl like you to always live in my house… Hmm, you should be able to understand what I'm saying, right?"
Kevin finally asked Kimiko.
During these past few days with Kimiko, Kevin also discovered that Kimiko doesn't completely misunderstand English.
After all, she has been abducted for some time. She truly doesn't understand long or difficult sentences, but she can still comprehend some simple everyday vocabulary.
Plus, Kimiko has been actively learning English these past few days, and Kevin's words just now were slow, similar to a CET-4 or CET-6 listening test, so it wasn't difficult for Kimiko to understand.
Indeed, Kimiko nodded slowly, indicating that she understood Kevin's words.
Kevin was organizing his thoughts, about to continue speaking, when at that moment, a clear doorbell interrupted their conversation.
Ding-dong.
Pausing his conversation with Kimiko, Kevin went to the door and confirmed the visitor's identity through the monitor outside the door.
It was Starlight Annie.
"Annie? Is there something you need this late?"
Opening the door, Kevin asked Annie curiously.
Annie nodded:
"It's just… there are some things I want to talk to you about. Can I come in?"
"Of course, come in. I also have something I want to discuss with you."
Annie actually came at a good time. Kevin was just about to discuss Kimiko's next whereabouts and was originally going to call Annie. Now that Annie came on her own, it saved a lot of time.
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