Homelander: New Legacy

[155] : Arriving Just in Time

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The world had changed drastically.

Ever since the zombie incident, it seemed like everything had become unrecognizable.

At first, the disappearance of the zombies brought joy and relief. People cheered, showering the Avengers and the hero from the parallel universe with flowers and applause.

Governments around the world began rebuilding. Medical systems, police forces, and other essential services were restored. Everything appeared to be moving in the right direction.

But... within half a year, the world took on a very different face.

Some people, consumed by guilt over eating human flesh while zombified, committed suicide. Others lashed out at those who had once been zombies, targeting survivors who had turned back into humans.

The world subtly split into two factions: those who had been zombified and those who had not.

Even figures like Captain America and Black Widow faced suspicion—not merely suspicion, but outright Accusations—because they had once turned into zombies and bitten numerous people. Survivors vividly remembered these attacks.

The Avengers were thrust into the spotlight.

At the same time, the Sokovia Accords, which the Avengers had once rejected, resurfaced.

Captain America and others who had never intended to sign the accords were instantly declared fugitives. Meanwhile, those Avengers unwilling to sign the accords were monitored and required government approval for their activities.

But the world did not become more orderly. Instead, it descended into greater chaos.

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In this chaotic world, Spider-Man, Peter Parker, found a rare moment of leisure. Sitting on the edge of a tall building, he opened a bottle of juice.

"What are you doing?" came Happy Hogan's voice through his earpiece.

Peter took a big gulp and replied, "Drinking juice. Orange-flavored."

"There's a robbery happening just four blocks from you, and you're drinking juice?!"

"I know, I know!" Peter sighed wearily. "I know it's urgent, but I just helped a car accident victim get to the hospital. Can't I rest for a second?"

"..."

Happy went silent for a moment before relenting. "Alright, you've got one minute."

"...Got it," Peter replied, almost exasperated.

Thanks to his close relationship with Tony Stark, Peter had been granted significant authority, supported by both Pepper Potts and Happy Hogan.

Officially, Peter Parker was now the heir to Stark Industries. He had access to Tony Stark's resources, including satellites, the Iron Man armors, and even Tony's prized lab.

But this also made Peter the government's chosen new hero, positioned as the leader of the New Avengers, replacing Captain America.

The new team, however, was barely a team—just a few members, including Spider-Man, Ant-Man, Wasp, and War Machine.

Captain America, Black Widow, and Falcon were fugitives.

Iron Man and Hawkeye had fallen during the zombie crisis.