My sister died tragically, and now I'm a citizen of my motherland, why are you crying?

Jiangcheng Heroes Association Headquarters.

This skyscraper, which cost tens of billions to build, is now bathed in dazzling golden light, resembling a temple standing in the center of the city.

A huge holographic projection, about half the size of a football field, floated in mid-air.

In the projection, "Thunder Cop" is showing his signature smile to the camera.

Golden arcs of electricity danced around him, making him appear as if he were a god descended from heaven.

"Thunder! Thunder! Thunder!"

Tens of thousands of fans gathered in the square, waving glow sticks and support signs, and chanting his name in unison.

The screams and cheers were deafening.

Reporters from major media outlets had already set up their cameras and microphones.

Drones buzzed and hovered in the sky, transmitting the spectacular event to screens in thousands of homes in real time.

"Dear viewers, this is Jiangcheng TV Station!"

A heavily made-up female anchor faces the camera, her voice filled with exaggerated excitement.

"Today, our S-class hero 'Thunder Cop' will hold a grand endorsement launch event here!"

It's said that over 50,000 fans have gathered at the scene, making it an unprecedented spectacle!

The host next to him immediately chimed in:

"That's right, and this press conference will be broadcast live across the entire internet, with the number of viewers expected to exceed one million!"

This shows just how incredibly popular the Thunder Cop is!

"Let's turn the camera to the scene!"

The scene changes.

On the enormous stage, Thunder Police were standing there.

He was wearing a brand-new gold battle suit, with the thunder emblem on his chest shining brightly.

The suit clung tightly to his body, perfectly outlining his muscular physique.

His hair was meticulously styled, and he wore a confident, almost arrogant smile.

Thank you all for coming!

Thunder Cop's voice, a deep, magnetic tone, resonated throughout the venue through the loudspeakers, enough to make countless girls scream.

"Today, I am honored to announce that I will officially become the spokesperson for 'Thunder Energy Drink'!"

He took a bottle of gold-colored beverage from his assistant and waved it at the camera.

"This is more than just a beverage; it represents the spirit of Thunder!"

It represents an indomitable spirit and a belief in always moving forward!

The fans in the audience immediately erupted in a frenzy of screams.

"I want to buy a hundred cases!"

"Long live Lord Thunder!"

"I'll always support you!"

Thunder Cop nodded in satisfaction and continued:

"As a hero, my responsibility is to protect this city and the safety of every citizen."

He paused, his expression turning serious, and his gaze swept across the room with deep affection.

"I know that some unpleasant things have happened recently."

Yesterday's battle resulted in some civilian casualties.

"I am deeply saddened by this."

His voice turned low, seemingly filled with genuine sorrow.

"But please believe me, it was an accident."

To eliminate evil, sometimes we must pay a price.

I will protect this city forever, even if it costs me my last drop of blood!

As soon as he finished speaking, all the lights in the venue suddenly turned on, and dazzling fireworks bloomed in the night sky.

The fans' emotions reached a fever pitch, and their screams nearly shook the entire square.

"So touching!"

The female anchor wiped away non-existent tears from the corners of her eyes.

"Thunder Police are truly amazing!"

To protect the city, they are willing to bear the infamy and persist in eliminating the monster!

"That's a true hero!"

The male host next to him nodded repeatedly: "Yes, the families of those civilians who sacrificed their lives should feel honored."

After all, their sacrifice was to make the city safer.

"Well said!"

The chat was scrolling wildly across various live stream rooms:

"Thunder Cop is awesome!"

"Heroes are human too; they can't be perfect in every way. Shut up, you trolls!"

"Five hundred thousand is already merciful enough, and that man still doesn't know what's good for him, he deserves it!"

"Support Thunder! Always support him!"

No one remembers the ordinary people who died, no one remembers the man kneeling in the mud.

In this world, the lives of ordinary people are nothing more than a string of cold numbers, merely embellishments under the halo of heroes.

on the stage.

Thunder Cop seemed very satisfied with the reaction from the audience. He smiled and nodded, then turned to look backstage.

"Today, I also have a surprise for everyone."

He winked mysteriously.

"My partner, 'Hound,' one of the top 20 A-level heroes in Jiangcheng, will also be joining this endorsement!"

Before he finished speaking, a burly man walked out from backstage.

The hound was dressed in black armor, with a ferocious dog-head mask on its face, exuding a fierce aura.

He walked over to Thunder Cop, and the two stood side by side, like two invincible war gods.

"From this day forward, my hound and I will protect this city together!"

Thunder Police raised his drink, his voice rousing.

"Thunderous energy, never give up!"

The hound raised its drink as well, repeating in a deep, rumbling voice, "Never give up!"

The stadium erupted in deafening cheers once again.

Reporters frantically pressed the shutter, and the flashes illuminated the entire stage as if it were daytime.

Everything was perfect.

It's all part of the script.

However, at this moment that everyone was watching—

"boom!!!"

A deep, muffled roar came from the sky.

The sound wasn't loud, but it seemed to strike directly into everyone's heart, freezing everyone's smiles on their faces.

"What happened?"

Thunder Police frowned and looked up at the sky.

The fans also looked up.

There was nothing in the sky.

There was only a bright, clear moon and a few sparse stars.

"It's probably thunder?" a fan whispered.

"No, it's a sunny day today."

The voice just fell.

"boom!!!"

Another loud bang.

This time, everyone heard it clearly.

That wasn't thunder.

That was the sound of something tearing through the air as it plummeted from the sky!

"Look! What's that in the sky!"

A sharp-eyed fan pointed at the night sky, his voice trembling.

Everyone's attention was drawn to it.

A black shadow was seen falling rapidly from the clouds.

The shadow grew closer and larger, carrying a destructive force, and crashed towards the center of the square!

"Is it a meteorite?"

"No, it's a person! That's a person!"

"Run!"

Fear spread among the people like a plague.

Screams, cries, and footsteps instantly replaced the previous cheers.

The fans scattered frantically, some fell and were trampled underfoot, letting out piercing screams.

The reporters scrambled to leave, while the photographers stumbled and staggered backwards, carrying their cameras.