Chapter 60: Under the Banner of Environmental Protection

Chapter 60: Under the Banner of Environmental Protection

While they were talking, The Deep suddenly pushed open the door.

"Hey, are you guys free right now?"

"Not really." Madelyn Stillwell was planning to make a phone call later to inquire about the latest situation of the flight.

"I'd really appreciate it, it'll be quick, please." The Deep walked into the Office without waiting for an answer.

"I've found a mission, I think it's very important, and I hope to complete this mission, provided you allow it, of course."

The Deep said with a serious expression.

Madelyn Stillwell didn't understand and immediately retorted, "What mission? Where?"

The Deep spread his hands, mimicking the shape of the ocean. "Oceanland."

"Oceanland?"

"That's right, I found something sad over there. The dolphins there aren't getting enough to eat and are being abused. Honestly, I can feel they're in a bad state, and I think people should pay attention to them." It was clear that a hint of sadness showed in The Deep's eyes as he said this. Sometimes, having the ability to have a conversation with marine life isn't a good thing.

Madelyn Stillwell said somewhat impatiently, "You need to understand that your mission is the autumn promotional campaign for Oceanland."

"But that event is terrible. I want to do something with a bit more substance."

Just as Madelyn Stillwell was about to brush off The Deep and make him leave.

Xia Shang, who was standing nearby, suddenly said, "Excuse me, please forgive me for interrupting your conversation, Madelyn Stillwell. I think The Deep's words have value, but we need to shift the focus of our promotion. If it goes well, I believe Vought International's reputation will see a qualitative improvement."

Xia Shang's words instantly piqued Madelyn Stillwell's curiosity.

"Tell me more," Madelyn Stillwell said.

"According to my investigation, countries around the world are increasingly emphasizing environmental protection and sustainable development. At the same time, environmental protection is very popular in the market among the public. You should know that the current growth rate of Environmental Protection Association members has reached an astonishing level.

Their numbers can even influence gubernatorial elections. Therefore, I think we can tie The Deep together with environmental protection. After all, the issue of ocean pollution is extremely serious right now, which is an excellent promotional point."

"Have some coffee first, and we can talk slowly." Madelyn Stillwell personally poured Xia Shang a cup of coffee.

The Deep, standing nearby, had never enjoyed such treatment.

He could only watch enviously as Xia Shang accepted the coffee.

"Thank you. Vought previously created the character persona of Lord of the Seven Seas for The Deep. To be frank, that character persona is actually very poor. If we can mold him into something like an ocean pollution purification ambassador or a marine life protection ambassador.

Then we can simultaneously gain strong support from members of Environmental Organizations and Animal Protection Organizations. It's easy to imagine that The Deep's popularity will skyrocket exponentially."

Xia Shang took a sip of coffee and revealed a slight smile, "However, what's more important is that we can use the banner of environmental protection to enter the hundred-billion-dollar market of environmental protection."

Madelyn Stillwell was silent for a few seconds after listening, then sighed, "You are more creative than I imagined. I'll have the finance department approve a sum of funds later. You will be fully responsible for this matter."

"I am honored."

After leaving the Vice President's Office.

The Deep followed beside Xia Shang and couldn't help but ask, "Will you pay to save those dolphins?"

"Of course, but before that, I need you to film a documentary with the dolphins. Remember, the more tragic, the better. It should ideally leave a deep impression on viewers after just one watch, perhaps even giving them nightmares at night. Because only then will people truly understand how terrible the consequences of ocean pollution are.

At the same time, we can hold a fundraising event, with you as the host."

"Thank you," The Deep said with a sincere expression.

"Once the documentary is finished filming, I'll make it go viral across the entire internet as quickly as possible. Your mission after that will be to travel to various states and give a series of speeches. Oh, and don't forget to take some images of ocean trash, preferably images of fish or dolphins dying because of that trash." Xia Shang suddenly stopped and turned his head to look into The Deep's eyes. "I know what you care about most. Right now, only I can help you. That means I can stop the marine environmental protection efforts at any time, or I can increase the funds to protect your ocean friends at any time."

"Madelyn Stillwell and the others won't understand you. You should be clear about that."

As an adult, The Deep naturally understood the underlying meaning of Xia Shang's words.

He said with a serious expression, "What do you need me to do?"

Xia Shang smiled, "Don't worry, you'll know later."

...

At high altitude over International Waters.

Inside a trans-oceanic aircraft originally flying from Paris to Chicago.

Several armed Hijackers were threatening the passengers to keep them quiet. At this moment, two corpses shot by guns were already lying on the ground. Great panic instantly swept through the entire airplane. The passengers on the airplane were all terrified, fearing they would be the next to be shot.

"Shut up."

A Hijacker held a knife to someone's neck.

Suddenly, the cabin door behind him was opened from the outside. Because they were at high altitude, the pressure difference between the inside of the cabin and the outside pressure was significant. So, the moment the cabin door opened, the Hijacker screamed and was sucked out of the cabin door.

For a moment, the entire airplane shook violently. Inside the cabin, the passengers' wails echoed.

Crack! Queen Maeve, who had entered the cabin, raised her hand and twisted the neck of one of the hijackers.

Just as she was about to engage the last Hijacker, a beam of Heat Vision shot out from behind her, accurately hitting the Hijacker's chest.

"Alright everyone, it's over." Homelander bent down and closed the cabin door.

Soon, the airplane stopped shaking.

"Everything is safe, you'll all be fine."

As soon as Homelander finished speaking, a burst of intense applause erupted around him. At this moment, the passengers all looked at Homelander with eyes full of reverence.

"Thank you, Homelander, you are a true hero."

Seeing this, Homelander revealed a sunny, brilliant smile.

"No, no, no... Alright, you deserve the applause. You succeeded."

In an instant, the applause inside the cabin, accompanied by cheers, became even more fervent.

It must be said, Homelander really enjoyed this moment.

"Pilot?" When Queen Maeve pushed open the Iron Door of the Cockpit, she seemed to sense something was wrong. Homelander also noticed the anomalous situation on her side. The two of them directly pushed open the Iron Door and walked in, only to see a Hijacker holding a gun to the Pilot's head, and the Co-pilot in the Co-pilot's seat had already been shot dead.

"Easy there, pal, easy," Homelander said, holding up his hands in a calming gesture.

"Alright, relax."

But unexpectedly, the Hijacker still pulled the trigger, and the Pilot was shot in the head.

However, at the instant the gun fired, a beam of red laser shot out in response, slicing the Hijacker diagonally in half and leaving a crimson crack on the control panel.

(end of chapter)