Become a Homelander and a Marvel superstar

"To hand over Earth to the Eastern Ancient Kingdom?!"

Ellis was shocked and stood up from her chair.

As an American politician, handing over control of the Earth to their long-time hypothetical enemy was a complete upheaval for him.

"Look at you, look at you, your vision has become too narrow, my friend."

Azu reached out and pressed Ellis's shoulder, pushing him back into his seat.

"Earth is the birthplace of humankind. But in the future, its significance will far exceed its practical value."

"It will become a history museum of all human civilization, an eternal monument."

"The Eastern Ancient Kingdom is the only ancient civilization in human history that has continued uninterrupted for thousands of years. They have a deep-seated attachment to their land and history. They are the most suitable candidates to safeguard this significance."

Ah Zu straightened up and put his hands behind his back.

"Imagine, Matthew. Even if thousands or tens of thousands of years have passed, when the human era reaches 30K or 40K, when the pioneers on the edge of the galaxy return to their home planet on pilgrimage, they can still find the most complete history on this land."

"They will clearly read how Matthew Ellis, the first Galactic President of the Human Federation, turned the tide in times of crisis, led all of humanity out of the solar system, and realized the great galactic dream."

"You will be remembered for eternity, forever etched in the memories of posterity."

Ellis's breathing quickened. Would he be remembered by people thirty or forty millennia from now?

His name will be remembered for eternity, and he will be admired for all time.

Isn't this the ultimate goal that every politician dreams of?

He was all smiles, his grin stretching almost to his ears.

But he still had some concerns.

"But Homelander, do you really trust the Eastern Kingdom? Are you sure they'll stay on Earth and protect history, instead of abandoning it when resources run out?"

Azu smiled confidently and patted Ellis on the shoulder.

"Believe me, Matthew. Nobody knows Donggu better than me."

"They have a unique sense of hometown and national romance... Even if the sun is about to go out, they will install engines on the earth and take the whole planet with them."

Ellis opened his mouth, completely stunned by those words.

Taking the entire Earth with him? That was something he could never have imagined.

"Moreover, they always manage to create miracles," Azu added. "If humanity ever fails in its galactic conquest, they might be the key to turning the tide."

"I understand, Homelander." Ellis nodded.

"Let them stay on Earth, and we will turn our gaze to the stars."

He raised his glass and clinked it against Ah Zu's.

"For the stars and the sea."

"For the sake of humankind forever," Azu replied with a smile.

……

Louisiana, suburbs.

As night fell, Carole Danvers, dressed in a simple leather jacket, casually leaned against a wicker chair on the wooden porch.

Sitting next to her was her best friend, Maria Lamb, whom she hadn't seen for twenty years.

Twenty years have left deep marks on Maria's face, but her eyes remain as resolute as when she was a pilot.

"You're getting old, Maria," Carol said softly.

"Nonsense." Maria took a sip of her beer and rolled her eyes. "You think everyone's like you, able to become Kara Danvers? I'm just an ordinary person, Carol. Twenty years is enough to turn me into an old woman."

Carol fell silent, looking at the back of her still young and firm hand.

The television inside was on, broadcasting the news.

"Matthew Ellis, the first president of the Galactic Human Federation, inspected the interstellar warship assembly base in Nevada today..."

"The Water Corporation announced today that it will significantly increase the minimum wage for all federal workers and launch a free healthcare program for all citizens..."

"The White House also stated that, in order to increase the birth rate, it will fully implement large-scale birth subsidies and a universal free education system..."

In the footage, people across the country took to the streets, waving federal flags and beaming with genuine smiles as they celebrated this historic moment.

Maria picked up a bottle of beer and handed it to Carol.

"Have a drink, Carol. You've had this long face ever since you came back from space."

Carroll took the beer, his fingers tracing the bottle, but his eyes never left the television screen.

"I don't understand, Mary."

"In the twenty years I've been away, the world has changed so much. Countries have disappeared, and federations have been formed. And the Skrull refugees I once helped almost destroyed my homeland."

"Sometimes I even doubt whether I am an outsider abandoned by the times."

Maria looked at her best friend, whom she hadn't seen for twenty years, and felt a little sad.

"The world is always changing, Carol. You can't expect the earth to stay the way it was when you left."

"Twenty years ago, you rushed into space, saying you were going to deal with a higher level of extraterrestrial threat."

"Under your influence, I proposed to the government and spearheaded the establishment of the Sky Sword Bureau. My original idea was to build a space defense line for Earth to prevent future disasters."

Maria gave a wry smile.

"Ideals are beautiful, but reality is cruel..."

"When aliens attacked Earth time and again, the Sky Sword Bureau was completely ineffective. We lacked the necessary armed forces to fight them."

Maria turned her gaze to the television screen, where news footage was showing Homelander offering condolences to the families of the victims.

"To be honest, Carol. If it weren't for Homelander and his superheroes, the Earth would have been destroyed countless times over."

"I know you're biased against him. But objectively speaking, Homelander did achieve what we couldn't. He gave people on Earth a real sense of security."

Carol fell silent.

The courage of the people of the motherland who shoulder the life and death of all mankind, and their belief in facing death without fear in the face of a powerful enemy.

All of this resonated with Carol, who had been fighting alone in the universe for many years.

Moreover, after their last close encounter, she had to admit that the man possessed a fatal attraction.

"Perhaps... I really should look at him from a different perspective."

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But Carroll's brows furrowed again quickly.

"But, Maria."

"His actions were too extreme... He indiscriminately slaughtered hundreds of thousands of Skrulls, sparing not even civilians."

"He showed no reverence for life..."

"But he is full of kindness towards his fellow human beings," Maria advised. "Stay, Carol. Stay on Earth a little longer."

"Perhaps you'll find that Homelander isn't as bad as you think. Humanity needs him, but it also needs you."

Looking into Maria's expectant eyes, Carol took her hand and patted it gently.

"I know what you mean, Maria. I hope you're right."

"But there are so many places in the universe that need me, so I'm leaving tomorrow."

Carroll pulled an old-fashioned pager from his leather jacket pocket and handed it to Maria.

"Keep an eye on that Homelander for me... If he ever changes, I'll come back and stop him."