Gene Dominance was much more normal than Prank Power.
Aaron looked at the familiar description and nodded.
Now this is a normal ability.
The Genetic Master ability, simply put, is like The Seven Deadly Sins virus. Based on a person's genetic characteristics and their inner emotional desires, it grants them special abilities.
For example, a peeping tom might gain X-ray vision, or perhaps a neck or eyes that can extend at will.
Someone yearning for bodybuilding would grow into a monstrously muscular devil, or become a muscle monster like Hulk.
Those who desire a longer and thicker 'pipe' might grow an extremely long one, like the Love Sausage in The Boys who uses his lil bro as a weapon.
People who crave the two-dimensional world might gain the ability to materialize paper people, bringing them into the real world, or transform into two-dimensional characters for self-entertainment, such as magical girls.
This ability reminded Aaron of a Korean drama, 'Sweet Home,' where a virus amplified people's extreme emotions, causing them to 'evolve.'
However, compared to the virus in 'Sweet Home,' Aaron's ability is undoubtedly more powerful.
Just the fact that it allows one to maintain self-awareness is a complete beatdown.
Aaron was a bit curious, what would happen if he used this ability on himself? What would be in his heart?
With my current abilities, I don't need the slight special changes that Genetic Control provides.
Aaron felt that his current self was just fine.
In a flash, he withdrew his thoughts and looked at Annie.
"See, haven't enough positions opened up?"
After speaking, he gave Queen Maeve a meaningful glance.
"I think... as the sole remaining member of The Seven, you definitely have the ability to recommend two new members to the team, right?"
Queen Maeve's face turned pale, and she nodded repeatedly. "No problem, of course no problem."
"There are six positions now, you can all come in together."
Aaron shook his head. "No, I have no interest in The Seven."
Gwenpool said, "Me too. Just thinking about taking the place of those scumbags and being part of The Seven with them makes me sick."
Queen Maeve looked quite embarrassed at that remark.
Firecracker thought for a moment and also declined the invitation to join the team. She used to really want to be one of The Seven, but now, she had a better choice.
Annie was silent for a moment.
Under Aaron's gaze, she looked up and firmly stated, "I refuse."
"The Seven are the source of evil, puppets of Vought International. I am a Superhero, not a performing star. I will save the world in my own way."
Queen Maeve became even more embarrassed. After being scorned and despised by several people, she herself felt that the title of The Seven had already become a cesspool.
If it wasn't a cesspool, how could it hold so much filth?
Wait... it seems I've also become filth?
Queen Maeve shuddered, she wanted to leave The Seven.
Whoever wants to be in it can be in it!
But then the problem arose again.
How to end this now?
The Seven came in standing, but left lying down.
Among the seven strongest, six died, one knelt, and Vought International's market value is probably going to plummet.
From Maeve's understanding of Edgar, the CEO of Vought International, he would absolutely not let this go.
It's important to know that Vought International is a Super Corporation that has been active in the world's center since World War II, working closely with the U.S. military. It is also the only superpower organization in the world.
Aaron had caused them such a huge loss. She was sure that Edgar would gather more Supes to confront Aaron.
Queen Maeve voiced her concerns.
Annie and Firecracker's expressions changed drastically.
"Oh no, does that mean we'll face countless Supes hunting us down?"
"Although Vought International currently has only over two hundred registered Superheroes, according to my secret investigation, this is just the overt number. In reality, they have created more hidden superpowered individuals using Compound V."
At this point, Annie weakly raised her hand. "Um... am I the only one who doesn't know what Compound V is?"
"Ah? You don't know?!"
Queen Maeve was surprised, and Firecracker's eyes widened as she exclaimed.
Aaron patted Annie's hip. "Your abilities were obtained by receiving Compound V injection experiments as an infant. All the superpowered individuals in this world are directly or indirectly created by Vought International."
Annie's breathing hitched. "So I'm not God's favorite? Just an experiment... Mom, she lied to me. Why?!"
"Because you could bring her money and glory. She was a hero's mother." Aaron spoke the cruel truth.
Annie was a special product her mother created.
Almost all superpowered individuals knew the source of their abilities, but she didn't, because she had been lied to for twenty years.
"So, this is also part of the persona?"
"I need the persona of God's favorite, so I am."
Annie realized.
Firecracker looked at her old rival with pity. "You're wrong, all superpowered individuals need this persona."
"After all, this is Vought International's slogan. Otherwise, how would ordinary people support us and endorse us?"
"Does anyone truly not want to gain superpowers and become an extraordinary being?"
"Tell me, if they knew the truth, would they choose to support us, or become us?"
This was not a question, because the answer was obvious. No one could resist the temptation to become 'gods.' But those in power would not allow it.
If everyone became a Superhero, then who would be the labor? Who would become the labor?
Gaining abilities was random. Some, after injection, became invulnerable and omnipotent, while others could only spit acid that killed themselves, or even became idiots or fools.
If things went wrong, the entire world would be reshuffled by Compound V.
The former powerful would become labor, and the labor would rise to become masters, transforming into ancestors.
Vought International and Edgar were in it for the money, not to benefit humanity, and certainly not to become labor.
Annie understood and fell into complete despair.
In this world, besides her mother and her father who ran off with the money, she had no other relatives or close friends.
But now, her father never came back to see her, and her mother had always lied to her, treating her as a tool. Who else could she rely on?
Perhaps... only him!
Annie stared fixedly at Aaron's profile. Although she didn't want to admit it, now, Aaron was the only one she could rely on and trust.
Even though they had only known each other for a few days.
Crazy, isn't it? But this was reality.
Annie gave a bitter smile.
Firecracker didn't continue to focus on Annie's mental health.
With a hint of worry, she asked, "Aaron, what about us next..."
"I know you're anxious, but don't be."
Aaron said confidently, "If they want to come, then let them come. I'll wait for them."
Aaron was not worried about Vought International and its many superpowered individuals. Compared to the impending assassination by Vought International, he was more concerned about another person.
"Queen Maeve, do you know Kimiko?"
"Who?"
Maeve was stunned.
"You don't know about the Supervillain project?" Aaron frowned.
Queen Maeve looked confused. "I've heard of it, but I don't know the specifics, and I certainly don't know Kimiko."
Aaron glanced at the deceased Homelander and A-Train.
The Super Villain Program, orchestrated by Homelander and A-Train under the suggestion of Vought International, secretly distributed Compound V to terrorist organizations worldwide. This was to create villains with superpowers.
After these villains caused significant negative impact, The Seven would step in to eliminate them, thereby gaining massive popularity and traffic.
Kimiko was a victim of the Super Villain Program.
Kimiko's small fishing village was attacked by a terrorist organization when she was young, her parents were killed, and she and her younger brother were coerced into becoming child soldiers for the organization, relying on each other since childhood.
Later, their terrorist organization was destroyed by The Seven, and they were subsequently imprisoned by Vought International and injected with Compound V, gaining superpowers.
Vought International planned to release these "villains" at the right time and place to cause chaos. This was their consistent modus operandi. Otherwise, Vought International and The Seven wouldn't have such a good image.
Because they were the Justice League, the Avengers of the Boys world.
"Never mind, I'll go find her myself."
Aaron was too lazy to search the world for someone. He would never trouble himself if someone else could do it.
The next moment, his eyes erupted with brilliant golden light, and with his Super Vision combined with his powerful consciousness, he scanned the entire Earth in less than a second. He then found the imprisoned Kimiko in an underground vault in New York.
At this moment, Kimiko was like a psychologically traumatized beast, cowering in a corner of the iron cage, terrified.
Due to childhood psychological trauma, Kimiko had once lost the ability to speak and couldn't even communicate normally like an ordinary person.
Moreover, due to the deliberate guidance of the terrorist organization, she had very few human emotions. Once she attacked, it was always bloody and brutal, acting extremely fast. She was practically a human weapon.
Kimiko is roughly equivalent to Marvel's Sabretooth, Wolfsbane, and Wolverine, who have lost their memories. She is taciturn, possesses powerful self-healing abilities, can revive even if killed, and also has the wariness and ferocity of a wild beast.
However, Aaron really liked this wild kitty. She would only bare her fangs at outsiders. To her own people, she was very gentle.
And what's more ironic is that despite Kimiko's tragic childhood, she was one of the few good people after the start of The Boys' storyline.
She only killed those who deserved to be killed, and for her teammates, she was absolutely reliable, willing to take a bullet for them without hesitation, even facing death.
Humans have their own thoughts and can betray, but "beasts" do not.
Let's just treat her as a strange pet.
After finding Kimiko, Aaron's mind stirred, and he instantly teleported with Gwenpool and the others from Iowa, traveling over a thousand kilometers to New York.
Kimiko, inside the iron cage, watched in terror as a man and four women appeared out of thin air like ghosts. When she saw Aaron, that sense of wariness uncharacteristically vanished, replaced by closeness and friendliness.
"Come here." Aaron beckoned from outside the cage.
Kimiko hesitated, glancing at the other women, but ultimately couldn't resist the urge to approach Aaron and moved closer.
Aaron stroked her fluffy hair as if petting a cat. "Little kitty, you'll follow me from now on. From today, no one can bully you."
Aaron's tone was undeniable, yet Kimiko didn't resist. She was like someone who had met her owner, intimately pressing her face against his warm hand.
For some reason, she really liked this feeling—a sense of security and tranquility that was hard to describe in words.
Even her closed-off heart developed a crack. Her psychological trauma had also improved slightly.
"Ah, hoh, yee..."
Kimiko enjoyed the petting for a long time before finally remembering her missing brother. She quickly gestured, trying to say something.
"Don't be nervous, relax."
"I said, you can speak like a normal person." Aaron said softly.
Kimiko was very eager and took a deep breath, following Aaron's gentle voice.
Then she spoke, "You're so handsome."
"I know." Aaron nodded with a smile.
Kimiko's eyes widened, and she quickly covered her mouth—she could speak.
After a while, she reacted. "I have a brother, can you help me find him?"
"Of course, for my beloved pet."
Firecracker and the others found Aaron's words incredibly absurd, yet Kimiko nodded quickly. "Master, I am your little kitty."
"Ah?!"
Annie and the others hadn't expected things to unfold this way, nor had they imagined Kimiko would willingly become a kitty on their first meeting.
Calling him "Master" so readily, wasn't she embarrassed?
Wait, it seemed they themselves had gone straight to third base, and all three holes, on their first meeting with Aaron.
Uh... never mind then.
Kimiko was already quite conservative.
Annie and Firecracker exchanged glances, both feeling awkward.
Aaron ignored their thoughts.