Chapter 54: Homelander’s Breakdown

Homelander was deeply wary of the man dressed like a mafia boss standing before him.

Recently, the news had been filled with stories about the Punisher.

At first, Homelander hadn't paid much attention. Even ten minutes ago, he hadn't taken the Punisher seriously.

But after their brief clash just now, he realized how terrifying and powerful this man was!

On Earth, there was almost no one who could match him.

Those faster than him couldn't fly.

Those who could fly weren't as fast as him!

Most people relied on mechanical devices to fly, but Homelander didn't need any external help!

His speed was so great it could create sonic booms!

Against those who relied on armor to fly, a single laser beam from his eyes could kill them from a distance.

Without the threat of mental attacks, the only person on Earth who could defeat him was Superman.

This belief had been firmly rooted in Homelander's mind—until ten minutes ago.

Now, Homelander realized that the Punisher before him possessed strength that rivaled his own.

At the very least, the electric beams from the Punisher's eyes could match his own optic blasts.

And this guy also had incredible speed and the ability to fly.

"You say New York belongs to you? Why? Why should I listen to you?!"

Being spoken to like this made Homelander feel disrespected.

After all, even the top executives at Vought International treated him with deference.

As for the Seven, who among them dared to disobey him?

But this guy in front of him spoke with the same tone Homelander used when addressing others.

It made him uncomfortable.

"Homelander, what I just said wasn't a request. It was a notice."

Peter floated in the air, his tone leaving no room for argument.

Even though he wasn't sure if he could defeat Homelander, he had to project confidence.

Showing weakness would only make him prey on a chopping block.

"I told you, Homelander, I know everything about you."

"Your real name is John. Your mother had a brain disorder, and you were raised by Vought International."

"Maybe you once wanted to be a superhero admired by all."

"But you always ended up making things worse. Situations that could have been easily resolved became complicated because of you, and everything fell apart."

"Back then, it was just a case of good intentions gone wrong."

"Later, you took out your anger on ordinary people."

"How many people have you killed over the years? A thousand? Eight hundred?"

The red glow in Homelander's eyes brightened.

He wanted to blast this guy with his lasers!

Not out of anger, but fear!

How did the Punisher know so much about him?!

At Vought International, information about Homelander was classified at the highest level. The number of people who knew everything about him could be counted on one hand!

No, in a way, the Punisher was even more terrifying. He could even articulate Homelander's innermost thoughts!

Peter remained unfazed by Homelander's threats.

"Let me guess why you're so angry."

"You want to be a respected superhero. You want everyone's praise and applause."

"But so far, most of your heroic deeds that people talk about are scripted!"

"You see yourself as a hero, yet you know it's all fake. The remnants of your conscience torment you, but more than that, you're terrified of the truth coming out."

"Because you know that once the truth is exposed, you'll fall from heaven to hell."

"Stop talking!!!"

"Just stop!!!"

Homelander violently interrupted Peter.

His words were like steel needles piercing Homelander's heart, exposing all the shameful things he wanted to forget and hide.

Homelander felt like a criminal standing trial in a courtroom!

As a transmigrator, Peter knew all the plotlines. Even if he forgot some details, he remembered the general story.

"Homelander, how pitiful. You're even worried about aging."

"Your hair is turning white, and your strength has declined compared to before."

"The dominance you worked so hard to maintain is no longer unshakable as your body ages."

"You care too much about what others think. You've always lived up to others' expectations."

"The conflict between those expectations and reality has made you sensitive and insecure."

"I said, stop talking!" Homelander was completely enraged!

Two laser beams shot from his eyes toward Peter.

But Peter easily dodged them.

Peter sneered:

"You think you're strong?"

[Section 13 location confirmed: the Vought International branch in front of you.]

[In five seconds, the entire area will undergo a massive explosion!]

As soon as the system's voice ended!

Gwen's Spider-Sense went off!

An unprecedented warning!

Gwen quickly moved away from the area.

"Hey, Punisher, get out of there!"

As soon as she finished speaking!

A massive explosion erupted!

Even residents on the other side of New York were jolted awake by the deafening noise!

The entire building collapsed in an instant. Steel, concrete, and everything else turned to dust in a matter of seconds!

The shockwave shattered the windows of every building within a one-kilometer radius.

The explosion's power was comparable to a nuclear blast!

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