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Stormfront was captured, and Homelander 'sacrificed himself'.
After everything was over, this was Kevin's official statement to the public.
Many people couldn't believe that the powerful Homelander would sacrifice himself in the fight against Stormfront. Kevin's explanation was that Stormfront slyly used a serum that deprives Supes of their abilities and injected it into Homelander.
Then, she ambushed Homelander, leading to his sacrifice.
As soon as this statement was released, the discussion surrounding Compound V, which can strip Supes of their abilities, surged again.
Kevin gained another significant wave of skill points.
Following this, it was time for the cleanup work.
Kevin had Stormfront's underground facility sealed off.
Kevin didn't touch anything inside; before he fully understood what was in there, he thought it better not to disturb it. If it led to a virus leak and spread, that would be another problem for Kevin.
Two days after the incident concluded, a relaxed Kevin finally had time to look at his skill points.
However, before Kevin could open his skill tree to allocate skill points, he received a resignation letter from Queen Maeve.
...Are you sure you want to do this?
Looking at the resignation letter and the application for Compound V that Maggie handed over, Kevin asked in surprise.
Maggie, dressed in casual clothes, smiled. Her expression was very relaxed, as if she were doing something trivial. She smiled at Kevin and said:
I've been thinking about this for a long time.
You could reconsider. Homelander is dead, and your threat at Vought no longer exists. The future Hero Association needs heroes like you.
Kevin offered his final persuasion.
Maggie was a member of The Seven, and unlike most other members, at least some sense of justice remained in her heart.
However, in the past, because of Homelander, she dared not voice her thoughts and gradually sealed her heart in a sturdy iron box, locking it so no one could approach or probe.
But now that Homelander was dead, and she was a very powerful Supe, she was a crucial member in Kevin's plan for the future Hero Association.
If Maggie were to leave now, Kevin wouldn't know who to find to replace her.
Kevin's words were sincere, but Maggie just shook her head upon hearing them:
I haven't been suitable to be a hero for a long time, Kevin. I'm very grateful that you helped me get rid of Homelander, but I really don't want to stay in The Seven anymore.
Then you don't have to eliminate your abilities...
What have my abilities brought me?
Before Kevin could finish, Maggie suddenly retorted and said to Kevin:
In the past, it brought me honor, it brought me dreams, but after that, my abilities only brought me pain.
I often wonder, if I weren't a Supe, would I not have become the way I am now?
With your abilities, you can at least protect yourself and those around you.
Aren't you all there?
Maggie asked with a smile, "The 'Hero Association' you plan to form will protect us, won't it?"
Alright...
Seeing that Maggie had made up her mind, Kevin couldn't persuade her further. He hesitated briefly, approved Maggie's serum application, and handed it to her.
Maggie took the application, her gaze complex as she looked at the red approval. After a long while, she stood up and bowed earnestly to Kevin:
Thank you.
Don't thank me, we were colleagues after all. What are you planning to do next?
I've saved a lot of money over the years. I plan to... find Elena, my girlfriend. I want to get back together with her, and then... we might travel together, or we might find a place to open a small shop and live a good life.
Do you need me to arrange some... bodyguards for you?
Out of concern for Maggie, Kevin sought her opinion.
Maggie just shook her head, her smile still relaxed as she said to Kevin:
Don't worry about me. Although I'll lose my abilities, my combat skills are still there. Ordinary people won't be my match. Instead, what about you? After all these things are over, when do you plan to marry Annie?
In a few days, I'll get engaged to Annie. As for marriage, let's wait a bit longer. Annie doesn't seem to have had enough fun yet.
When Annie was mentioned, Kevin's face also filled with a smile.
Because she met Kevin, this girl's life trajectory became completely different. She is still innocent, still loves to play, and still loves everything in this world.
She still wants to be a Superhero, and she wants to keep being one.
As her boyfriend, Kevin will naturally support Annie's dream. Anyway, as Supes, their lifespan is at least no shorter than Stormfront's or Soldier Boy's.
They still have a long time to live out their long lives.
Don't make me wait too long, I still want to attend your wedding party.
Oh, then you'll have to wait a while.
The two chatted and laughed for a while before Maggie took the application approved by Kevin and walked towards Vought Tower's experimental center.
The work of eliminating Supe abilities is carried out in a special experimental center within Vought Tower.
Here are the best medical staff and the most knowledgeable experimental staff regarding Compound V.
If something happens to certain Supes, they can immediately provide rescue.
Maggie left with the application. Kevin ignored the phone ringing on the table, took out a notebook from beside him, thought for a moment, and began to write.
Stormfront and Homelander died one after another, and Maggie withdrew from The Seven, instantly reducing The Seven's members to four.
And Kevin was also about to withdraw from The Seven, so this team of seven would ultimately be reduced to just three people.
Coupled with Kevin's plan to reduce the number of Superheroes and Supes, it's uncertain whether The Seven will ever be fully replenished in the future.
So Kevin decided to take the opportunity to abolish the structure of The Seven and begin a trial operation of the 'Hero Association' within Vought.
The United Nations had not yet agreed to Kevin's proposal to form the Hero Association; of course, they couldn't agree, as this was a major matter concerning world dominance.
But Kevin... actually didn't need their approval.
After writing a long list of things to do in his notebook, Kevin finally stopped writing near dusk, looking at the dense text on the page and letting out a long sigh.
Next, let's hold a press conference.
...
The next day, Kevin had Vought prepare everything, standing in front of the cameras with Annie and Black Noir on stage.
That unlucky guy Shockwave was almost burned to a crisp by Stormfront and was currently recuperating in the hospital, unable to attend.
Among the remaining members of The Seven, only Annie and Black Noir could join Kevin in holding the press conference.
This would also be the last press conference held by The Seven.
First and foremost, I am here to express my deepest condolences for Homelander. Homelander was a great man, a noble man. As the leader of The Seven, he led The Seven through one difficulty after another, overcoming countless challenges.
He saved countless people, and of course, he also hurt many people in the process, but in conclusion, his merits outweigh his faults. He deserves the title of hero.
And now, he sacrificed himself on the path of a hero, protecting everyone. We should mourn him... Now, let us observe three minutes of silence for him.
At the press conference, Kevin, as a representative, first mourned the passing of Homelander.
His acting skills were quite good; he truly displayed a considerable amount of sadness.
Even Annie was the same.
The reporters attending the press conference and the fans who loved Homelander among the audience also rose to observe a moment of silence for Homelander at Kevin's call.
After about three minutes, Kevin finally looked up and continued:
In this fight against Stormfront, we made great sacrifices. Homelander was ambushed by Stormfront and lost his life, and Queen Maeve consequently decided to withdraw from The Seven.
And with me also planning to withdraw from The Seven, The Seven... this once honorable group, will be left with only three members.
This is a loss for Vought, and even more so, a loss for human society!
But The Seven, with only three members remaining, is no longer sufficient to undertake all Superhero responsibilities. Therefore, I have decided here, starting today, to abolish the structure of The Seven!
As soon as Kevin said this, the reporters below immediately gasped.
The entire venue became noisy because of Kevin's words, flashlights constantly flickered, and camera shutters clicked one after another.
Before the reporters could question Kevin, they heard him continue:
But Superheroes will not be abolished. Vought will continue to cultivate Superheroes to protect everyone and guard each and every one of us. Therefore... I announce that the first 'Hero Association' will be officially established here!
The members of the first Hero Association will consist of myself, Starlight, Black Noir, Shockwave, these former members of The Seven, as well as the previously retired Lamplighter, the new hero Wonder Boy, and the veteran hero Tek Knight... The aforementioned personnel will form the association.
The association will adopt a council system, with me temporarily serving as the President and Starlight as Vice President. Black Noir will be responsible for the internal hero review within the Hero Association. At the same time, a Supe Oversight Department will be established within the association to supervise and evaluate Superheroes who join the association.
Once a Superhero does something that does not comply with the association's regulations, even if it's me, I will be immediately expelled from the association and will have my abilities temporarily weakened and handed over to the judicial department.
We will strive to prevent Superheroes from abusing their abilities and power to the greatest extent possible.
Kevin spoke into the camera, outlining his arrangements.
It was clear he had thought about it for a long time, and he already had a basic blueprint for the association's system.
And no one could stop his determination to create the association.
When Kevin finished speaking, the establishment of the Hero Association was a foregone conclusion. At least in the minds of the public, they already had a basic concept of this new hero organization, the 'Super Hero Association'.
After saying all this, Kevin nodded and bowed to the camera, stepping down from the press conference.
He would no longer handle the subsequent matters; Ashley would help answer reporters' questions.
He was merely responsible for announcing the important establishment of the Hero Association.
After the press conference, various news about Kevin once again appeared on the homepages of major news websites and the headlines of major newspapers.
Congress called Kevin again, and this time they were calling him with the intention of making his phone explode.
They wanted to invite Kevin to discuss the Hero Association and the recent matters concerning Compound V.
This time, Kevin did not refuse and accepted their invitation.
Because if Compound V were to be promoted globally, it would indeed require the help of these politicians.
At least on the surface, they were indeed needed.
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