Homelander: New Legacy

[175] : Resolution-Killing Edgar!

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'There are no eternal enemies, nor eternal friends.'

Edgar had always believed in this saying, from the moment he became the CEO of Vought International to the present day, where the corporation had fallen, and the colossus known as "Super Entertainment" had risen in its place.

Superheroes, trying to save the world?

Such a storyline existed only in movies. Edgar was convinced that everything Roger was doing was driven by some benefit unknown to him.

And as long as there was a benefit, Edgar believed he had the confidence to negotiate.

Roger could see the confidence in Edgar's eyes. Even in this situation—where Roger could easily kill them all in the next moment—that confidence never wavered.

"So, how do you propose we collaborate?"

Although Roger had no intention of cooperating with Edgar, he was curious to hear his ideas and see what he had to say.

Edgar's tone remained calm, his voice soft and refined:

"I've observed Super Entertainment and the so-called Super League you lead. Everything you do seems aimed at saving more people, becoming the kind of true superheroes seen in movies.

"While I don't believe your motives are so naïve, for the sake of argument, let's assume they are. Let's say you want to save people."

"Mm-hmm?"

"If that's the case, the problem becomes simple. As superheroes, you are indeed trying to save the people of this world. But everything you've done so far is superficial."

"Save a few people, dismantle some corporate conspiracies, bask in the admiration of the public, and then rush out to solve the next crisis when it arises. It's a cycle."

"Superman, you must know that no matter how hard superheroes try, the ones who truly control this world—those who decide its direction and shape the lives of ordinary people—are not you. They are the ones in power."

Edgar paused deliberately before continuing:

"Politicians, businessmen, philanthropists... including our dear president, who often graces our screens. These are the ones who steer this world. Superheroes, no matter how much they accomplish, merely operate within the rules they establish."

"So what?" Roger asked. "Average people have their rules, superheroes follow those rules. What's wrong with that?"

"That's the limitation of superheroes," Edgar replied. "First, you must decide whether you truly want to save all those in need or if you simply enjoy the fame and adoration that come with being superheroes.

"If it's the latter, then following the rules is fine. But if it's the former... to put it bluntly, if you're living by the rules, you're just another dog bound by them."

"What exactly are you trying to say?"

Roger frowned, his patience thinning.

Edgar chuckled and pressed on:

"Creating rules, abiding by them—this world is a game of rules. What you think benefits ordinary people is built on those rules. But what if some rules are wrong?

"What if the rules dictate that some ordinary people must be sacrificed? If sacrificing a few could save the many, and the rules deemed this correct, what would you superheroes do?"