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Chapter 1542: The Collapse of the Homelanders
Chang Wei's request for Compound No. 5 did not cause much surprise within Water Company.

The board members of Water Company had already anticipated this step.

Compound No. 5, a substance hailed as a miracle, is not only the foundation of Water Company, but also the key to their mastery of super-power production technology.

In this era where superpowers and technology go hand in hand, Compound No. 5 is undoubtedly a trump card in the hands of Water Company, and its value is immeasurable.

"They are undoubtedly trying to uncover the mystery of our technology through Compound No. 5, in an attempt to find a breakthrough for their Compound No. A."

A director said, his eyes revealing his vigilance and disdain for his competitors.

However, black president Edgar Stein was not fooled by this superficial analysis.

He tapped the table lightly and interrupted the discussion in a steady and powerful voice: "Gentlemen, what we should really focus on now is not why they want Compound No. 5, but how they knew of its existence."

Edgar's reminder was like a wake-up call, instantly quieting the originally noisy meeting room.

Water Company has always done a foolproof job in keeping Compound No. 5 confidential.

Even within the board of directors, only a few core members know the details.

Those forces that have close trading relations with Water Company, although they know that Water Company is able to produce individuals with extraordinary abilities, and even spend a lot of money to buy these people with extraordinary abilities for fun, they know nothing about the existence of Compound No. 5.

However, at this moment, the "White Emperor" Chang Wei directly proposed to exchange Compound No. 5 in exchange for the Black Chapter Department not to hold the Homelanders accountable for their attack on official agencies.

This sudden request undoubtedly made Edgar fall into deep thought.

He was well aware of the importance of Compound No. 5 to Water Company.

Homelander, this powerful super-powered being created by Compound No. 5, although he holds a pivotal position within the company, he is by no means irreplaceable.

As long as Compound No. 5 is in hand, Vought Corporation will have the ability to create similar or even more powerful super-powered people again.

However, once Compound No. 5 falls into the hands of Supernova, they may be able to crack the secret in a short period of time and optimize their technology. By then, Water Company will completely lose its leading position in the super-power market and may even be crushed by Supernova.

"We invest huge amounts of money every year in the research and development of new compounds, but we still haven't seen any sign of compound number six."

One shareholder couldn't help but complain.

His tone was full of dissatisfaction and disappointment with the R&D department.

The limits of Compound Five have been demonstrated in Soldier Boy and Homelander, with Homelander being hailed as the most powerful superpowered being due to his unparalleled strength.

However, all this changed after the emergence of Supernova.

Today, the strongest super-powered person is no longer Homelander, but Captain America of Supernova Corporation and the White Emperor, the founder.

Homelander was defeated in the duel with these two people and fell into the hands of the Black Chapter.

This series of blows caused Water's shareholders to seriously question the capabilities of the R&D department.

"If Homelander still remains the strongest, why should we sacrifice Compound Five for him? All this is caused by your incompetence!"

One angry shareholder made a direct accusation.

His words were sharp and pointed directly at the weak spots of the R&D department.

Of course, this is also to shift the blame for their act of handing over Compound No. 5. It is not that they want to sacrifice Compound No. 5, but the incompetence of the R&D department!
Faced with the accusations from shareholders, the head of the R&D department looked livid.

The successful development of compound No. 5 was not easy, and the development of compound No. 6 was even more full of unknowns and challenges. However, under tremendous pressure, he had to bite the bullet and respond: "We have been working hard, but the development of new compounds is not something that can be done overnight. The success of compound No. 5 is a miracle, and miracles are not always easy to replicate."

"That's your incompetence!"

The board said.

"Gentlemen, there is no point in arguing."

Edgar interrupted them, for if he hadn't done so, he was sure the men would have gone on making trouble all day.

It’s a pity that they have always refused to agree to hand over their fellow countrymen.

Probably because of the threat posed by Captain America and the White Emperor from Supernova Corporation.

And if they proposed to hand over Homelander to the Black Chapter, who knows if Homelander would get out of control?
What if the motherland troubles them? They can't stop the motherland.

They also need Homelander to help them guard against Supernova Corporation's nefarious activities.

"I'm going to talk to my countrymen."

Edgar is very responsible, mainly because he really doesn't want Water Company to go bankrupt.

If Water Company can keep Compound No. 5, it may still be able to compete with Supernova Company.

Once Compound No. 5 is handed over, Water Company will be handing over its most important thing to others.

Even if the R&D department is able to develop compound number six, it will not solve the problem by then.

Because the compounds used to create superpowers are random, it doesn't mean they will definitely create powerful superpowers.

He values ​​the future more than the present.

Of course, the people of our country would never accept it. It was just Compound No. 5 and was nothing compared to their own importance.

"Homelander," Edgar looked at Homelander, "Listen to me, the company has never given up on you. If you are willing to plead guilty, we will do our best to work for you and ensure that you not only do not have to face jail time, but can also be transferred to our private prison. You just need to keep a low profile and continue to work for the company."

Edgar's words were like a bitter medicine, trying to soothe the anger and resentment in the hearts of his people.

However, for Homelander, such a proposal is tantamount to depriving him of his halo as a "hero" and throwing him into a cold abyss.

"You want me to hide from others from now on?" Homelander's voice was filled with disbelief and anger.

His eyes were like burning flames, flashing with unwillingness and madness.

Laser eyes may be released at any time.

However, Edgar remained unusually calm. His heartbeat did not speed up because of his countrymen's anger, and his eyes did not flinch because of the other party's threats.

"Yes, you asked for this, Homelander."

Edgar's voice was cold as ice.

“The company will not pay for your actions or be held accountable for your mistakes.”

(End of this chapter)