Become a Homelander and a Marvel superstar

"Understood." Ashley quickly operated on the tablet, "Charm first, looks second, ability is not important."

"Have the rules for the semi-finals been finalized?" Wu Yanzu asked.

"It's settled. All online voting, real-name registration, three votes per person." Ashley flashed a capitalist's smile. "In addition, we've launched the 'Hero Boost Card.' For $998, you can have a player's image displayed on the Times Square screen for ten seconds."

"That's not enough. Let's add a 'Fan Support Package,' such as buying 'Watson Energy Light Boards.' $10 each, increasing exposure by 10 points. Buy 'Homelander Rockets.' $1000 each, increasing exposure by 1000 points, and your name will float above the contestant's video. Continue along this line of thinking!"

"...You are a genius, sir," Ashley exclaimed sincerely.

"Oh, right." Wu Yanzu suddenly sat up straight. "Did that silver-haired kid and that madman in red make it to the semi-finals?"

"You mean Pietro Maximov and Wade Wilson?" Ashley nodded. "They're in. Pietro's very popular; his bad-boy persona is a big hit, and he's really fast—the visual effects are amazing!"

"As for Wade..." Ashley's expression turned somewhat strange, "You should see for yourself..."

A video window appeared on the screen.

A guy wearing a simple balaclava and a cheap red and black hooded sweatshirt is taking a selfie while sitting on the toilet.

"Hey! I'm Wade! Wade Wilson! But I prefer to call myself 'Dreadlock Man' because I'm really awesome!"

In the video, Wade Wilson is holding a samurai sword and making indescribable gestures towards the camera.

Ashley looked embarrassed: "Well... he's a bit crazy, but he gets a lot of attention online. People think he's... awful, but they like awful things..."

Wu Yanzu's lips twitched as he looked at the Deadpool acting like a jerk on the screen.

"Let him advance to the semi-finals; as long as the audience enjoys watching, he has value!"

"Yes, sir." Ashley nodded quickly.

"Go ahead and do it. Remember, what I need is buzz, popularity, and traffic that can crash the servers."

"Yes, sir! I'll take care of it right away!"

Ashley, clutching her tablet, burst out of the office like she'd been injected with adrenaline.

……

The office door had just closed.

Ding--!

A crisp system notification sound exploded in his mind.

System notification: A large influx of popularity points has been detected!

"Ding! You've gained 22041 popularity points! (From Jessica Jones)"

"Ding! Popularity points gained: +15500! (From Jessica Jones)"

"Ding! Popularity points gained: +18012! (From Jessica Jones)"

"bite!……"

"Ability Enhancement: Super Strength (2500 tons), Thermal Vision (11000℃), Super Speed ​​(Mach 105), Super Endurance Boost."

"What the hell?!"

Wu Yanzu sat up straight immediately.

To avoid being driven crazy by the noise, he usually keeps the system notification sounds muted, only alerting him when there's a surge that exceeds the threshold.

This number... could it be...?

He grabbed the remote and turned on the giant screen TV on the wall.

"...Breaking news! We are currently at the scene of an arrest in the Bronx!"

"...During tonight's joint law enforcement operation, Queen Jones, a member of the 'Super Seven,' demonstrated astonishing combat prowess..."

The scene then cuts to a dock warehouse.

Jessica Jones, her white battle suit gleaming. She charged into the enemy ranks like a Valkyrie, braving a hail of bullets.

Finally, the image freezes on a close-up of her resolute expression.

"When the world needs heroes, the Seven are there!"

This line, combined with the perfect lighting and background music, was absolutely electrifying.

"This feeling..." He looked at his hands, his lips curling into an uncontrollable, wild smile, "...it's incredibly exhilarating."

But before he could even celebrate, another notification sound left him stunned.

"Ding! Your popularity rating in the entire United States has been upgraded!"

"Ding! Congratulations, host! Current popularity level: At its peak!"

"Congratulations, host! You have unlocked a new ability exclusive to team leaders: Team Assemble!"

"Ability Description: As the absolute core of the 'Super Seven,' your power stems from the team's faith and existence."

"Effect: When there are officially certified members of the 'Super Seven' within a 500-meter radius, the team leader's all attributes will receive a 50% boost for each additional member! Maximum boost of 300%!"

"Currently bound to: The Super Seven"

Number of members in the current scope: 1

Current number of overlay layers: 1

Current growth rate: 50%

……

"I need to send it..."

Wu Yanzu couldn't help but swear.

A 50% increase per capita! Maximum 300%!

In other words, if you gather five people around you, your attributes will be four times the current level!

Back then, even if Odin came, he would dare to go up and give the old man two big punches!

Then calmly face death.

"Hahaha...hahahaha!!" Wu Yanzu burst into laughter in his office.

……

Avengers Tower, Mark's Workshop.

Tony Stark was staring blankly at a holographic projection.

The projection displayed the structural diagram of Jessica Jones' shield, which Jarvis had analyzed based on the video footage.

"Sir, based on the spectral analysis and impact feedback, there's a 98% chance the coating on that shield is vibranium," Jarvis reported to Tony Stark.

"Vibranium." Tony rubbed his temples. "This stuff is rarer than a unicorn horn on the market. The Wakanda guys have it locked tight. My dad used almost the entire world's stockpile on Popsicle's shield."

"Where did that blond bastard get it?"

Tony zoomed in on the image, looking at the intricate mechanical structure.

"And this mechanical structure... looks somewhat familiar." Tony narrowed his eyes. "This folding technology... is somewhat similar to the design concept of my previous Mark 5, but it's smoother."

"Star Industries used to be involved in real estate and bioengineering. When did they become so advanced in military machinery?"

"Sir, perhaps they have a research and development team that we are unaware of."

"No." Tony shook his head. "This doesn't look like something developed. This looks like... they just got the finished blueprints."

Where did he get my blueprints?

"Jarvis, are there any signs of intrusion into the database?"

"No, sir."

"Oh right! I also have a handwritten design sketch of the Mark 5. I remember locking it in the vault. Could he possibly see through my alloy steel door?"

"..."

"Shit! That guy can see through things!... Christmas Eve!" Tony suddenly woke up, immediately rubbing his forehead in frustration. "I let a wolf into the house! That guy isn't just an actor, he's a fucking thief!..."