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Chapter 1524 The storm is coming
The official authorities stepped in, or to be more precise, the military and the Ministry of National Defense worked together. This news was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples and naturally attracting the attention of many grassroots super-powered people. With all their dreams and aspirations, they flocked to this emerging torrent of power.

Such a large-scale gathering was like fireworks suddenly blooming in the night sky, dazzling and eye-catching, and naturally could not escape the sharp and greedy eyes of Water International.

The Big Seven Building, a skyscraper standing in the heart of the city, is not only the headquarters of Water International, but also a symbol of its power and dreams.

It is not difficult to see from the name of the building that the title of "The Big Seven" is the core brand image that Water has carefully created and promoted.

However, behind this glamour lies a dark secret. To Watt, each member of the Big Seven, except for Homelander, who possesses extraordinary powers and is almost a mythical being, the other six are just pawns that can be replaced at any time and are consumable resources in the business landscape.

The real center of power is hidden on the 99th floor of this skyscraper, which is the heart of Water International's decision-making.

Vice President Madeline, a shrewd and capable woman, was walking into the spacious and luxurious office of President Edgar Stein with her bulging belly and a heavy investigation document in her hand.

Edgar, once a rising star in the industry, is now an old man with gray hair and deep eyes. Thirty years of ups and downs have brought his experience and wisdom to unprecedented heights.

Madeline gently placed the document on Edgar's desk. The word "confidential" printed on the cover of the document was particularly eye-catching.

Edgar slowly flipped through the documents, his eyes moving between the lines, as if every line contained endless information.

At first, all he saw were some unknown super-powered people. Their names, abilities, and backgrounds all fell into the category of extremely low commercial value in Water's huge database.

However, it was this seemingly insignificant list that made Edgar's heart tremble slightly. He realized that there might be a deeper meaning hidden behind this document.

Madeline's authority is among the highest in the entire Vought International. She is responsible for supervising and operating all matters related to superheroes, while Edgar makes decisions more at the company's strategic level.

Therefore, when Madeline came to report in person, Edgar knew that this matter was not as simple as it seemed.

The content of the document is about a new organization called the "Black Chapter Department" that is recruiting people with super powers at an unprecedented rate and claims to supervise and regulate their behavior.

At first glance, Edgar discovered that most of the super-powered people on the list were characters who were unknown to the public and had very low commercial value.

However, it was this seemingly insignificant list that set off alarm bells in his heart. As the top person in charge of the company's superhero operations, Madeline would never come to report in person if the situation was not serious.

"Recruiting people with super powers is not uncommon,"

Madeline said, "There is no shortage of organizations in the market that claim to monitor the behavior of superheroes, and they try to reap benefits under the banner of superhero monitoring. But this 'Black Chapter Department' is different."

Edgar raised his eyes from the documents and looked at Madeline, waiting for her to continue.

Madeline took a deep breath and continued, "They are directly under the Ministry of National Defense, and this decision was made by the Minister of Defense himself. Moreover, this is far from enough. They have also received strong support from the military. More than twenty lieutenant generals, major generals, and brigadier generals have jointly signed the support document!" Edgar's brows were instantly furrowed, and an elusive emotion flashed in his eyes.

He confirmed again: "Are you sure?"

Madeline nodded.

Edgar immediately understood why Madeline came to report to him in person.

Because this is not just a simple super-power recruitment operation, but also a major official action. The profound meaning behind it is probably far beyond their imagination.

Edgar stood up and walked to the French window, overlooking the city.

He had mixed feelings, worrying about unknown challenges but also looking forward to possible opportunities.

Behind this action, there may be more complicated political games and exchanges of interests.

Of course, he misunderstood.

After all, who would have thought that Chang Wei could actually manipulate America’s top brass to create an organization for himself called the “Black Chapter Department”?

In the eyes of most people, this was undoubtedly a normal official action, but Edgar smelled something unusual.

He decided to take action and meet with senior officials he was familiar with to sound out the situation in private.

Since Madeline was already here, Edwin Stan, the company's helmsman who was always known for his rigor, simply took advantage of this momentum and directed the topic directly to the company's most core affairs: "Regarding the preparations for officially integrating superpowers into the military system, how is the current progress? I hope you can give me a detailed report."

Madeline, dressed in a well-tailored dark suit, had a look of competence and confidence of a professional woman.

"Everything is moving forward steadily on track with our planned schedule, Mr. Stan. We have completed the construction of the preliminary capability assessment system, and the communication channels with the Department of Defense are now unobstructed. We expect that by this time next year, we will be able to formally submit a bill to Congress, proposing that the Vought Corporation's superheroes be incorporated into the country's military-industrial complex and become a strategic force that cannot be ignored."

Stan frowned slightly when he heard this.

"Madeline, I must emphasize again that this matter must be placed at the top of our priority list. This year's military budget has already skyrocketed, and is expected to reach a staggering $7200 billion. And according to the current international situation and defense strategy adjustments, this figure will continue to rise in the next few years. This not only means a huge and coveted profit pie, but also an excellent opportunity for our Vought Company to enhance its international status and consolidate its dominance in the industry."

"In this rapidly changing era, although the entertainment industry is still an important pillar of our profits, by comparison, directly sharing a share of government funds is undoubtedly a faster and more stable way to increase wealth. We must seize this opportunity given to us by history and let Walt's name not only shine on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but also occupy a place in the national security map."

(End of this chapter)