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Translucent was blown to bits, and his remains were stored in a zinc-coated box. Holander's x-ray vision is powerful, but it cannot penetrate zinc, indicating that the people who killed Translucent didn't want Holander to discover the box. Or rather, they didn't want him to discover it quickly.
Since Translucent's corpse couldn't be disposed of, Vought International would eventually find it if they investigated, but this tactic allowed the perpetrators to buy so ti.
Translucent's death enraged Vought, especially because of the ssage spray-painted inside the box: "I'm coming for you." This was a direct provocation against Vought and The Seven.
Although the identity of the perpetrators is still unknown, it is clear they have succeeded in angering Vought, prompting the company to hunt down these lawless criminals. As a result, all mbers of The Seven, including Roger, are now required to check in with Vought daily, reporting their whereabouts to avoid falling victim to the sa fate as Translucent.
"So who do you think did this?" Maeve asked Roger during the race between A-Train and another superhuman, Shockwave.
Today was the day of the race between A-Train and Shockwave. Although Translucent's death was significant, it had to be put aside temporarily. The race between these two super-speed superhumans was a major event that could bring Vought substantial profits through both legal and illegal betting.
The rest of The Seven were present as guests to support A-Train. While smiling for the caras, Roger and Maeve whispered about Translucent.
"I don't know for sure, but it's definitely aid at Holander," Roger said, waving to the caras and acknowledging the audience before speaking quietly to Maeve.
"Why?" Maeve asked.
"It's simple. Holander has made a lot of enemies. It's not surprising that so of them are plotting against him," Roger replied.
Roger knew who was responsible for killing Translucent but couldn't tell Maeve without evidence. He had used the excuse of "dual personality" to deceive Maeve, claiming that he knew whatever Holander knew. Therefore, he couldn't reveal anything about the main group's actions without solid proof.
"Do you think they're after you?" Maeve asked.
"Possibly, but it could also be aid at Vought," Roger said while scanning the audience for mbers of the main group.
"What has Vought done? And what did you an when you said Vought is creating superhumans? Our powers are natural, aren't they?" Maeve asked, her expression turning serious.
"Do you really believe that?" Roger gave Maeve a look of disbelief before quietly saying, "We weren't born with these powers. Our existence is entirely due to Vought."
Maeve's smile faltered, and even though the distant caras were focused on her, she couldn't help but look at Roger in shock, her face asking, "What are you talking about?"
However, Maeve's reaction caused a misunderstanding among the crowd. So enthusiastic fans, seeing Maeve and Roger's intense gazes, began to cheer, "Kiss! Kiss!"
"Queen Maeve! Holander! Kiss!"
"Kiss her!"
The audience's cheers grew louder, and the caras turned to focus on Roger and Maeve.
Roger's expression tightened. This crowd of fans was overly enthusiastic, cheering for a kiss in such an inappropriate situation.
Maeve, though taken aback by the fans' cheers, quickly recovered and smiled at Roger. "Just hold ; ignore them," she said.
"Are you sure?" Roger asked.
"Of course. Hurry, the caras have been on us for a while," Maeve urged.
Roger glanced at the caras and then embraced Maeve as she suggested.
"Wow!"
"Oh!!!"
Though it wasn't a kiss, the embrace delighted the fans, who cheered as if it were a festival. So even set off small celebratory fireworks.
"...This is a bit too much," Roger muttered, unused to such fervent fan reactions.
"You'll get used to it," Maeve laughed. "Eventually."
"I hope so," Roger said.
As the opening act, Roger and Maeve successfully energized the crowd, and soon, A-Train and Shockwave were ready at their starting lines. All eyes were on the race, but Roger's attention was diverted when he locked eyes with a bearded man in the audience wearing sunglasses.
The man looked tough and intimidating. Roger, sensing sothing, told Maeve, "Stay here. I just rembered sothing I need to take care of."
"What?" Maeve asked, but Roger had already left the stands, heading backstage.
The man Roger noticed was no ordinary spectator. He was Billy Butcher, the nominal leader of The Boys. Butcher had a tragic past. He was once an FBI agent tasked with forming a team to investigate superhumans, specifically Holander.
Butcher's vendetta began after he brought his wife to a party where Holander noticed her. After the party, Holander assaulted her, leading to her disappearance and presud death. Butcher believed Holander killed her and subsequently developed a deep hatred for all superhumans.
Though he left the FBI and disbanded his team, Butcher continued investigating superhumans and Vought. Recently, he had recruited Hughie Campbell, and they had started a new campaign against Vought.
Translucent's death was likely at Butcher or Hughie's hands, making them Roger's enemies. Roger now needed to find a way to turn them into allies, starting with a face-to-face eting.
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