Chapter 3

I was starting to get annoyed of Homelander, but I didn't know what to do. I could calm him down by acting as if I was also injured, but this would make Vogelbaum think that I am on par with Homelander even after stealing around 300 powers.

That wouldn't be good, as they might start intensive training like Homelander. I think Vogelbaum felt the need to step in. He came to our room and went to Homelander and said "John, he was able to hurt you, just because he believed in Jesus and was completely faithful to his country since the beginning. If you also believe in Jesus firmly and work hard for the country, you can also become as strong as him."

This fucker definitely didn't have any experience with kids, but he did manage to calm Homelander down. I sighed slightly and Vogelbaum then decided to leave us in the room, taking Yelena with him.

Outside the room, I could hear Yelena scream "I am sorry sir, but I don't think I can do this. They are kids with enough power to kill me in an instant. It is similar to giving a gun to a kid.

Also, that kid John, he just killed his caretaker one hour ago and you want me to risk my life with not one but two time bombs that could kill me anytime. I don't think I can do that." and leave the place.

Vogelbaum sighs and says to his assistant "Get them a new caretaker and make sure they silence that woman Yelena."

He nodded his head and they left. I then went to Homelander and said in his ears "Don't believe Vogelbaum. You can't defeat me even if you pray to the God. So, just be obedient and I will let you stay here. Or else, you will be thrown out as a bad product."

I didn't have to worry about him not being able to understand what I just said, as Homelander's powers also enhances his intelligence. He should have matured by now.

I could feel his heartbeat rising and his adrenaline increasing due to anger. I patted his back and said "Don't try, it is useless. It will only make you look more pathetic while making me look more stronger."

He was angry and since he is just a kid, he tried pushing me away from him, using all the strength he had, but it wasn't enough. I just stood there and smiled at him while he tried many ways to make me move.

I was having fun playing around with him, as there isn't much to do here. All they show me is stupid stuff, which is too boring. Homelander is someone who is made up of pride. Till he wins, he won't give up and although I was competing against a kid, I didn't want to loose. I am not some kind protagonist who loses for the happiness of a kid or a woman.

He pushed me, lasered me and even tried to push me back with his flight, but I didn't move. He was running out of options and after a while. it was starting to get boring.

I wanted entertainment, but he wasn't coming up with new ideas. I just slapped him away and said "They still didn't arrange your bed, so you are going to have to sleep on the floor."

I went back to bed, as I was already tired from the whole day. I didn't know what Homelander did after that and I didn't care.

From then, I heard that Homelander asked for more training from the armed men, learning close combat skills and pushing his body to its limits to grow stronger. His pride took a hard hit after meeting me and he was dead set on defeating me.

This also helped me in a way. He would come to me for a fight and when I fight him, my strength also increases, which was already a lot due to a few strength enhancing powers. So, he helped me with my combat skills and strength.

Since both me and Homelander showed very good results ever since we were together, they decided to keep up together.

*Time skip 2 year*

It had been 5 years and I was getting too bored. This place isn't meant for people like me, who aren't interested in science.

I still can't understand how someone can stay in this closed environment for days, completely focused on their work. I learnt science in three months and I don't think it is any different from those IT jobs.

I also learnt a lot of things, thanks to a superpower that lets me connect to any machine. I can control it with just a thought and its potential is unlimited.

I was the one who brought him in and the previous owner had pretty crazy attacks with it. He still couldn't even leave a scratch on me and died in shock after giving me his superpower.

This started 10 months ago, Edgar came to me and said "James, you see, these people are all criminals who have decided to betray us and are now roaming the streets with superpowers. They can harm anyone if we ignore them. I would like you to help us in this, as you might also be able to get their powers while helping people and also prevent people from looking at us as some criminals."

I was starting to get sick of their brainwashing, trying to get me to serve the company. I could already understand what he was trying to tell "These people have received powers and refuse to work with us. We want you to get rid of them while stealing their power" was what he was indirectly trying to tell.

I gained another 50 superpowers and among them, the most powerful ones were the ability to control gravity and telekinesis.

I was already at a point where I could easily walk out of the lab and no one would even dare to try and stop me, but it isn't that easy.

I am now a walking nuclear reactor and no one would want to get involved with me. Every country would try to keep me away from their country.

Sure, there is another situation where all countries would offer benefits to have a strong weapon in their country, but I don't know what will happen.

I will make my next move only after I am sure. So, till that happens, I have to depend on Vought to introduce me to the world as the strongest being in existence they can completely trust.

Also, Stan Edgar has noticed that I am starting to think. So, he isn't taking to me like he talks to a kid. He also created a contract, a contract for a three year old kid.

The contact was also fucked up. It was stated in the contract that it would only be for 5 years and after every 5 years, we have to make a new contract.

Now, this looked like he was giving me a choice, but all he did was tell me that I needed the support of the company and in order to provide me support for the next 5 years, I shouldn't step out of bounds.

They also specifically mentioned that I shouldn't steal the superpowers of heroes who are currently in limelight. They can't have a famous superhero suddenly become powerless.

I did add some conditions that they should provide me with what I want. They agreed only if it isn't extreme. I also asked them to make me super famous and give me a share in the company.

The last demand was something they easily agreed. This usually isn't something a company likes, but since I asked for a share, it means that I want money.

Since I need to develop the company for me to earn money, I would have to work hard for the company and help it grow. The company's growth is what Edgar wants and he agreed.

I was in my room, watching the news, when Edgar entered the room and said "Hello James, I hope everything is alright here. I am here to ask you about the new plan discussed with the board of directors.

They have decided to give babies superpowers and have already scouted 20 families who have agreed to join in. I want you to take their powers and help us determine the exact superpowers of all those kids. I also want you to stay with a family and observe their behaviour, as they don't look like they are completely on board with this plan.

While the father has agreed, the mother doesn't look completely happy. Normally we would avoid this family, but the father and daughter have shown excellent genes for mutation. We might awaken a strong superpower in their daughter.(I made this up)

I noticed that you are getting bored of this place and it will help you have a background when we introduce you to the world. I would advise you not to display your real strength, as it might scare the family and make them drop the plan of raising their daughter.

The main goal of this project is to let the kids grow up with parents, like any other kid, to help them blend in with the world and learn other stuff."

(It wasn't mentioned anywhere as to when they started the Compound V process for babies, but I am going to assume that all the heroes younger than Homelander are superheroes who were given Compound V when small.)

I thought for a while and asked "Will that mean I can't get anymore superpowers?"

He nodded his head and said "It will not it be possible, but I don't think there are any other powers you need, as you have almost all the major superpowers. We will still notify you about the special ones that you might need. With your power, travelling should not be a problem."

The superpowers isn't even a problem. I can steal anyone's superpower whenever I want. I was already ready to go when he explained this scheme. This was everything I wanted, out of the laboratory and Vought's support. The only problem I might face is that I wouldn't be welcomed.

I agreed to go stay with them. Vogelbaum was instructed to finish all the remaining tests he had, and after 7 weeks, I was sent to all the different hospitals for my last set of superpowers.

Some were similar to the ones I already had. The only superpower that made me feel like it was worth coming here, was the power of rapid regeneration. It was an amazing power. While the company thought it was useless for me, who is invincible, my thoughts were different from them.

Regeneration means cell creation to cover up for the lost cells. While this is how it normally works, I can use it with my All for One power to multiply my muscle cells and make myself even more stronger than I already am.

After covering all the 19 families, I was then taken to the last family, the one where I would grow up. There were men from the company with me, who were helping me carry my things and a man in suit to talk about something.

They rang the bell and after a few seconds, the door opened and, a beautiful redheaded woman in her 20s, with green eyes, opened the door. She could easily become an actress or a model with her looks and her body.

She looked at the man in the suit and sighed. I guess they have met before. She said to him "Fine, we accept the offer. It's not like we have any other choice after my daughter has been injected with that blue shit. Get the agreement and we will sign it."

Then a voice from inside asks "Mariana, is that the person from Vought we met two weeks ago?" and the woman replies "Yes, and it isn't just one person." with an annoyed face.

We could then hear loud footsteps and after a few moments, I could see a fat old man with beard and a huge beer belly. He had a can of beer in his hand and came to the door while unable to even walk properly.

He stood before the woman and said "I don't care about what conditions you have, as long as you pay regularly, you can have it your way."

My man from Vought smiles and said "Yes, we will not go back on our words. We also wanted to add another thing to the contract, you will be paid for that ofcourse." he paused and pointed towards me.

He continued "This kid also has superpowers like your daughter and he is an orphan. We would like you to take care of this kid. If you agree to do so, we will increase the amount three times."

The man immediately pulled me to his side and said "Don't worry. He is my son from now."

His actions obviously made everyone from Vought both scared and shocked. They knew that I was not someone to mess with.

I moved away from the man while the woman went inside with an annoyed and angry look. I then asked the men from Vought to pack my things in the house while the guy was talking to the drunk bastard about the contract.

They signed the contract in the end, while Mariana glared at me when she was signing the papers. She almost tore the paper while signing.