Shawn and the Dragon Kingdom's Zero Heart, Wang Changhai, had a very pleasant conversation and even exchanged contact information. In a sense, Wang Changhai represented the Dragon Kingdom's attitude toward Superman.
"Shining Light?"
Shawn had a good memory, but he only recalled Homelander taking his anger out on this organization a few years ago, as well as the fact that the later protagonist group member, Kimiko, had come from this organization.
As for the development history of this organization and other intelligence, he knew nothing.
That couldn't stump the righteous Superman.
"Wait for my news."
Shawn hung up and picked up another phone: "Little Wang, it's me, Big Supes! Yeah, I have a small favor to ask. There's intelligence on a terrorist organization, and I was hoping you could help me look into it..."
When it comes to global intelligence mobilization, the supposedly omnipresent America Federation might struggle to compare with the quiet, unassuming Dragon Kingdom.
Furthermore, the headquarters of the 'Shining Light' organization was on some nameless island in the Philippines; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it was right under the Dragon Kingdom's nose.
Just like that, before long, Gecko received a file on his phone.
Shawn even included a little surprise: intelligence regarding Butcher's department, specifically emphasizing their conduct and style of operation.
Gecko shook his phone and said to Mark and Supersonic: "Come take a look, everyone. I think we should be a little more cautious..."
Blindspot asked in confusion: "The Kents usually love to join in the fun; why didn't they come over?"
Supersonic clearly remembered the schedule: "I know why. The Kent Family must have already set off for Jonathan's space station launch base by now!"
In the eyes of Shawn and Mira, a small Superhuman terrorist organization was clearly not as important as their space endeavors.
Leaving it to the right-hand men of the 'House of Superman' was enough.
The operation took place that night.
Gecko was a one-man army, with Blindspot and Supersonic flanking from the sides. They showed off their incredible abilities, beating the Superhumans of 'Shining Light' until they were scattered and routed.
The Boys department was shocked by the trio's prowess, but their plan to covet the trio's abilities ultimately died in the cradle.
Due to some inconspicuous little oversights, they paid the price they deserved.
Mallory sent out all her elite forces for this operation; she had spread out almost all the members under her command.
By leveraging the immense power of Matthew Culbert and the other two, as long as she successfully expanded the results, she would not only enjoy greater power within the department but would also be able to further influence the decisions of the President's cabinet, causing America to implement more precautions against Superhumans sooner.
At this moment, Mallory and Butcher were ambitious, but they forgot what they had done in the past, which would inadvertently come back to bite them at some point.
A member of Vought International's 'The Seven' — Lamplighter.
While he was indulging in pleasure, he was wiretapped and filmed by Butcher's trio.
Butcher acted as the middleman, allowing Mallory to meet this veteran superhero.
They used this to blackmail Lamplighter, secretly obtaining Vought International's Superhuman files. Even more egregiously, they even made Lamplighter steal Vought International's core business secrets and detailed data on the operations of hundreds of superheroes.
They used Lamplighter, never hiding their disdain during every communication, and weren't even prepared to give him an ounce of respect.
Lamplighter was a famous superhero in his own right; how could he not harbor resentment after being treated like that?
The more he cooperated on the surface, the more he resented them in his heart.
As time passed, this hatred grew stronger, just waiting for the right moment to erupt.
Just that night, Mallory was sitting securely in her position, but Butcher quickly contacted her to tell her that Matthew Culbert's trio wasn't being very obedient and hadn't followed the predetermined route to eliminate the Superhuman terrorists.
"It seems they aren't fools either. After all, according to the original plan, there was a high probability they would be severely injured or even die within the opponent's encirclement."
After thinking it over, Mallory made the deployment:
"It doesn't matter. Send out all our personnel in Los Angeles. I still have quite a few people I can use around me; have them all set out now."
"Butcher, remember, to expand our results, we can't rely entirely on those three guardian superheroes from the House of Superman. Our own people need to show some drive and strength!"
On the battlefield, Butcher was overjoyed: "Rest assured, tonight we will definitely be able to trap those three little guys. As for 'Shining Light', they are about to be finished, I guarantee it!!"
Just like that.
Mallory sent out all her elite subordinates.
Lamplighter also waited for this opportunity.
Butcher's good partner, the drug dealer and hitman Frenchie, had originally been monitoring Lamplighter, but he had his own things to attend to, so everything happened naturally.
Lamplighter broke into Mallory's hideout, attempting to burn that damned bitch to ashes with his flames.
As a result, in his rage, he lost all reason. The pleasure of anger and revenge caused him to lose his judgment, mistakenly taking Mallory's two grandsons under the bed for her, and he sent them to heaven with a fire.
Mallory escaped with her life, but after this night, she had won a scheme, but lost her entire life.
When the tragedy occurred, Matthew Culbert had just finished fighting his way in and out seven times; even with his formidable regenerative abilities, he felt a wave of exhaustion.
He had fought all the way from the bay to the Los Angeles branch of 'Shining Light'. The battle was nearing its end, and he happened to be not far from Butcher's contact point.
"Fuck, fuck, fuck!!"
His clone saw that Butcher had no joy of victory at all; instead, he was holding the phone, hysterically cursing at the person on the other end:
"Frenchie, I just fought a fucking beautiful battle and was getting ready to close the net, but what the hell did you do over there?"
"You took a nap and ruined our hard-earned plan, letting a sewer rat walk down the street in broad daylight?!"
"You forced me to send personnel back to put out the fire, leaving our troops exhausted now, with absolutely no strength to capture the target. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
"Frenchie, do you know that your negligence almost ruined everything, and might even destroy our entire department!!"
...
The ruins of 'Shining Light' were emitting flames and thick smoke under the night sky.
The corpses of Superhumans and agents were everywhere, most missing arms or legs. You could see one every few steps; the scene was extremely bloody.
Matthew Culbert had only killed one-third of the terrorists inside.
It should be said that the Boys department, in its prime, with the full support of its superiors, did have some strength.
"Is this the reason you set us up?"
Gecko found a high spot to sit down. As the night wind blew, his pitch-black, scaly cloak fluttered slightly.
He looked into the distance.
Blindspot's blue laser beam trailed a long tail, piercing through dock buildings and ships, illuminating the night sky.
High in the sky, looking as small as a flying ant, Supersonic used a fan-shaped sonic wave that spread for hundreds of meters, making the fleeing enemies fall like wheat.
Gecko turned his head back.
That exasperated figure in the black robe was still chattering incessantly.
"Heh~!"
Inside his round lizard mask, his cheeks were full of a mocking smile.
"Using unscrupulous means to achieve your goals, doing things that benefit yourselves at the expense of others—if you claim to be righteous, then what do I and Mr. Superman and the others do?"
Tonight, Gecko and his two companions had done more than enough.
They were only responsible for the justice in their hearts and did not need to take the blame for injustice filled with calculations.
Their reputation was established overnight, living up to their promises and their long-standing persistence.
Now, when Matthew Culbert looks back, he can also proudly say: "Guys, do you see? I, Gecko, am truly saving the world."
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