Begin from the original form of torture and become immortal

Chapter 1529: A-Zu was beaten and cried
Homelander fought with all his might in this aerial duel, his cape rustling in the wind.

However, it was ultimately unable to withstand such tremendous tension. With a "rip" sound, the cloak split open, and the Homelander was like a kite with a broken string, thrown far away by inertia, tumbling in the air, in a miserable state.

After adjusting his posture, he fled without looking back, his heart filled with unprecedented frustration.

When he landed steadily on an empty rooftop a few blocks away, it was so quiet that only his heavy breathing and the roar of his heartbeat could be heard.

Here, far away from the noise and fighting, there is only him, and his pride and self-esteem that were shattered by the cruel reality.

On the rooftop, the dust danced gently in the dim light, as if mourning for this fallen hero.

The Homelander slowly squatted down, hugged his legs tightly with his hands, and curled up in the corner, as if he wanted to hide himself in a shell that no one knew about.

Tears silently slid down his resolute face, dripping onto the cold rooftop floor, and evaporated in an instant, leaving no trace.

These tears are not because of physical pain, but because of the despair and helplessness deep in the heart, the anger at one's own powerlessness, and the fear of the unknown future.

He, Homelander, was once the guardian of this world, a superhero in the hearts of countless people, and a legend carefully created by Vought Corporation.

His strength is enough to shake mountains and rivers, and his will is as solid as a rock, but behind this strength lies an extremely fragile heart.

Vought Corporation is well aware that if Homelander possesses an indestructible character, then with his power, the whole world will tremble, and may even threaten Vought Corporation's dominance.

Therefore, they deliberately planted a seed called "fragility" deep in the hearts of the people of their motherland, allowing it to take root and sprout over time, and eventually become a shackle that binds him.

This confrontation with Captain America was undoubtedly a heavy blow to Homelander.

In his more than thirty years of life, he had never experienced such a complete failure, nor felt such deep humiliation.

The Captain America, who was once insignificant in his eyes, was actually able to defeat him. This made him feel unprecedented panic and anxiety.

He was afraid. He was afraid that Captain America and the Black Order would be looking for him, and that he would have nowhere to hide.

He was even more afraid that Madeline would know his failure, see his disappointed look, and leave him;

He was also afraid that Vought Corporation would know that he was no longer the unrivaled superhero and would abandon him, leaving him alone.

The people of our motherland at this moment are like a spoiled child. After experiencing the first setback in their lives, they feel unprecedented confusion and helplessness.

He didn't dare face Madeline, didn't dare tell her about his fear and failure, because he was afraid to see her eyes full of disappointment and hear her cold words.

He didn't even dare to return to Vought Corporation or face those people who had placed high hopes on him, because he knew that once they discovered that he was no longer the invincible superhero, all that would await him would be indifference and abandonment.

On the rooftop, the motherland sat silently, letting the tears wet his face.

He closed his eyes, trying to find a ray of light in the darkness, trying to find a glimmer of hope in despair.

However, the harder he tried, the darker the darkness in his heart became, and the stronger the helplessness and despair became.

He felt as if he had been abandoned by the whole world, lonely, helpless, and desperate...

The sky fell after the naughty kid got into trouble.

Finally, he returned to Water Company, his steps were heavy, and every step seemed to be on his heart. After hesitating for a long time, he finally plucked up the courage and told Madeline what happened.

Madeline, a woman who was usually calm and composed, turned pale as paper in an instant after hearing all this, as if she had heard the bell of the end of the world.

Vought Corporation is at a delicate turning point. They are carefully shrinking the scope of activities of all heroes and focusing on dealing with the sensitive issue of superheroes entering the military.

Once successful, no matter how powerful the Black Chapter is, they will not dare to easily become their enemy. However, the reckless action of the Homelanders has undoubtedly pushed the entire plan to the edge of a cliff.

"You...you actually went to the Black Chapter Department to break out of prison?"

Madeline's voice trembled slightly, with anger and disappointment that were difficult to conceal. "You also tried to attack Captain America? Do you know that by doing this, you not only put yourself in danger, but also pushed Vought Corporation to the forefront!"

The Homelander lowered his head, clenched his hands into fists, his nails deeply dug into his palms, but he did not feel any pain.

Compared to the physical pain, the inner self-blame and shame are more unbearable.

"I know I did something wrong, but I just wanted to help the company and you..."

His voice was low and hoarse, full of helplessness and struggle.

"It's okay, John."

Madeline suppressed the shock and anger in her heart and tried her best to make her voice sound gentle but firm.

She knew that Homelander was their most valuable asset, and even though he was no longer a match for Captain America, he was still irreplaceable among the super-powered people in Vought Corporation.

She gently patted Homelander's shoulder, her eyes revealing unquestionable determination: "You have to remember that you didn't go anywhere last night. You were just with a group of enthusiastic fans and enjoyed a pleasant night. I will handle everything, including witnesses and video recordings, to ensure that there is no evidence that can point to you."

A series of coping strategies quickly flashed through Madeline's mind, and her wisdom and experience played a crucial role at this moment.

She decided to use the company's extensive influence in the media and the complex network of relationships it had built over the years to cover up the storm and minimize the losses.

However, the concerns of the people of the motherland have not dissipated.

"But what about the Black Chapter Department? They must have taken photos of me, and there are so many witnesses..."

There was a slight tremor in his voice, and it was obvious that the fear and anxiety in his heart had not completely dissipated.

Madeline sighed inwardly, feeling both blame and helplessness.

Homelander acted too impulsively and did not consider the importance of hiding his identity.

But at this moment, blaming others is of no use, and only quick action can minimize the losses.

She shook her head slightly, as if telling herself that the most important thing now was to solve the problem rather than to find someone to blame.

"Don't worry, John. I will find a way. However, you must remember this lesson and be more cautious in the future. Don't act impulsively like this again."

(End of this chapter)