Begin from the original form of torture and become immortal

Chapter 1568 Diablo Recruits

In the dim and eerie corridor of the Sage Center, the emergency lights emitted a flickering pale white light, shrouding everything around in a weird atmosphere.

The paint on the walls has begun to peel off, revealing a mottled surface, as if telling the countless stories that have happened here.

The air was filled with a pungent smell of disinfectant mixed with a faint stench of decay, which made people want to vomit.

A group of guards huddled together, their bodies trembling slightly, their eyes filled with fear and despair.

A guard pointed a trembling finger at a man in employee uniform not far away, and his voice trembled like a leaf in the autumn wind: "Aren't you a superhuman? Can you deal with him?"

There was a faint glimmer of hope in his eyes, as if this man in ordinary employee clothes was their only lifeline at the moment.

"how is this possible?"

The man retorted almost instantly, with an extremely ridiculous expression on his face, as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world.

He opened his eyes wide and shouted, his voice trembling slightly with fear, beads of sweat on his forehead rolling down his cheeks, "I even doubt that the people of our country can deal with him!"

Homelander is a legend in the world of superheroes. He possesses unparalleled power and is almost invincible in the hearts of the public.

Of course, that wasn't the case after Captain America came out.

But at this moment, the Lamplighter believed that even the Homelanders would have no chance of winning against Sebastian Shaw, which was enough to show how terrifying Sebastian Shaw was.

When the guard heard this, the last glimmer of hope in his heart instantly shattered like a bubble. He cursed in great disappointment: "Damn it, are you really one of the seven giants?"

His voice was filled with anger and unwillingness. He originally thought that Lamplighter, as a former member of the Super Heroes Seven, would be able to save them from the dire straits, but the reality was so cruel.

The man he placed hope in was none other than the once-glorious Lighter in the superhero world.

Back then, every time the lamplighter made a public appearance, the streets would be deserted.

Countless fans came from all directions just to catch a glimpse of him.

Commercial endorsements and advertising invitations came in like snowflakes, and all major brands were vying to work with him, as if as long as they had any connection with the lamplighter, their products would instantly become popular all over the world.

His photos appear in every corner of the city, on billboards, TV screens, magazine covers, everywhere.

He became an idol in people's minds and a symbol of justice and strength.

However, in the world of Vought Corporation where commercial interests are paramount, superhumans are nothing more than tools to be exploited, the "cows and horses" that make money for the company.

Once it loses its commercial value, it will be ruthlessly abandoned like a lemon that has been squeezed dry of juice.

At the same time, a new batch of young and powerful superheroes have emerged like mushrooms after a rain. They have cooler abilities and charming looks, and quickly attracted the attention of the public.

The popularity of the Lamplighter gradually declined under the impact of this new trend, his practicality in battle was no longer prominent, and his once eye-catching highlights were gradually forgotten by people.

After retiring, the Lamplighter completely lost his commercial value.

In the eyes of Vought Corporation, superhumans with no commercial value are equivalent to waste.

As a result, he, who was once a glorious man, could only be "utilized" and arranged to work as a cleaner in the Sage Center.

Although it is called a cleaner, the actual content of this job is far more than just cleaning.

His main responsibility is to deal with those disobedient superhumans. Vought Corporation will send those superhumans who go against the company's wishes, try to rebel, or pose a threat to the company's interests here, and the lamplighter's task is to use his abilities to make these superhumans "obedient."

This is a job full of darkness and sin, but the lamplighter has to accept it in order to survive.

At this moment, facing the terrifying existence of Sebastian Shaw, the lamplighter only felt his legs go weak and his heart beat wildly in his chest, as if it was about to burst through his chest.

His hands were shaking unconsciously, and his eyes were full of fear and despair.

He knew clearly that there was a huge difference between his strength and that of Sebastian Xiao.

The powerful strength displayed by Sebastian Shaw made him feel deeply powerless. In front of Sebastian Shaw, he was like a weak ant, completely unable to resist.

"Let's wait here until the lady comes, then we should be saved, right?"

A weak voice sounded in the crowd, with a hint of uncertainty and expectation.

The speaker was a young guard, his face still had a childish look and his eyes sparkled with a desire for hope.

In this desperate moment, he placed his last hope on the mysterious "lady".

But others did not hold out hope and shook their heads and sighed.

One of the older guards had a face full of vicissitudes and helplessness. He smiled bitterly and said, "In this situation - does she really dare to come?"

Everyone understood that Sebastian Shaw's terror was beyond the imagination of ordinary people. Even the "lady" with a special status might not have the courage to come forward in the face of such a powerful enemy.

Moreover, even if she came, it was unknown whether she would be able to deal with Sebastian Shaw.

The corridor in the ward area is narrow and long, with the ward doors on both sides tightly closed. Occasionally, one can hear low roars, painful groans or strange laughter coming from inside.

Sebastian Shaw stepped into the dark area with steady steps.

He was wearing a neat black suit, which was exquisitely tailored, showing his extraordinary taste.

Her hair was neatly combed back.

At this moment, the corners of his mouth rose slightly, with a mysterious smile, and he began to open the doors of the wards one by one.

"Ruined!"

A desperate wail sounded. The sound came from a Vought Company guard. He stared with wide eyes and horror at Sebastian Shaw's every move.

Sebastian Shaw might not come here on purpose to take their lives. As long as they could wait until he left, they might be able to escape.

However, this group of patients who were guarded and "entered" by them day and night were not so easy to deal with.

Each of these patients is a time bomb and is undoubtedly extremely dangerous to the guards.

The patients here have different conditions, but all have tragic experiences.

Some were injected with Compound No. 5 when they were young. This powerful and unstable drug produced serious side effects in their young bodies, causing great limitations in their abilities.

(End of this chapter)