Murray, as the President and host, performed exceptionally well, keeping the atmosphere lively. Professor X, Magneto, and others took to the stage in succession, each met with waves of cheers.
Finally, Fang Yuan, who had been watching the 'Employee Reputation' on his character panel steadily increase, heard Murray announce loudly,
"Next, please welcome Angel, who will introduce a hero behind the scenes."
Warren stepped to the center of the stage. Fang Yuan also began to tidy his appearance; the person Angel was about to introduce was, of course, him.
"Many friends must be curious as to why I, who had been hidden for so long, suddenly stopped hiding and became a Superhero."
"Why, in just four or five months, are the Awakened no longer afraid of revealing their identities?"
Warren was already a seasoned professional; he could speak eloquently even in such a situation.
The crowd below nodded. The living environment for Mutants had undergone earth-shattering improvements. There were even some Mutants in the audience, clearly different from ordinary people, cheering for Angel.
"Actually, all of this is thanks to the appearance of one person."
Warren raised his voice.
"I still remember four months ago, I was still working odd jobs in various restaurants, barely making a living."
"He suddenly walked up to me and asked me—"
"'You possess innate talent, why don't you use it to help others instead of cooping yourself up in this little corner?'"
"I told him people wouldn't accept me, they would definitely be afraid, but he only said two sentences."
Warren loudly proclaimed the words that had already become famous among Mutants.
"The first sentence was, 'With great power comes great responsibility!'"
Even though they were already familiar with this saying, the audience still felt a surge of emotion upon hearing it.
This included Old Tom and Old Jerry.
Although Old Tom didn't like The Observer Daily, unlike other loyal readers of The Collector Daily, he didn't have any ill will towards the Awakened.
Warren continued, his voice filled with reverence: "The second sentence was—'Leave it to me!'"
"He said he wanted the whole World to know that the Awakened are not monsters, and to make society accept our existence."
"And now, he has done it!"
Even though Fang Yuan hadn't appeared yet, hearing Angel praise someone with such a respectful tone immediately created a shining image of a just and fearless figure in people's minds.
This was the main reason Fang Yuan asked Angel to introduce him, rather than Murray.
With Angel's immense fame as an endorsement, Fang Yuan could easily be accepted by the public.
"Next, please welcome the founder of Vought Corporation, the founder of the X-Men, the leader of the Awakened…" Angel pointed towards the X-Jet, "Fang Yuan!"
Fang Yuan slowly walked out of the plane, making his first official public appearance.
He wore a sharp, custom-tailored suit, his slender figure perfectly filling out the cut. Even with his Chinese features, he conveyed an impressive and heroic demeanor to everyone.
When looks are attractive to a certain extent, they can transcend aesthetic differences.
Not to mention Fang Yuan also had a powerful weapon like the [Low-Level Affinity Aura].
"Wow!"
"A yellow person?"
"So young?"
"So… handsome!"
Fang Yuan walked to the microphone among the X-Men and smiled, greeting the onlookers below.
"Hello everyone, I am Fang Yuan, the founder and chairman of Vought Corporation."
The public clapped enthusiastically.
"Actually, at first, I was just an ordinary Awakened, carefully hiding myself in society," Fang Yuan began.
"Until one day, I met Charles and Eric." He pointed to Professor X and Magneto.
"From them, I learned of Sebastian Shaw's existence and heard the news that he planned to launch a terrorist attack."
"At that time, I thought, we must not let everyone believe that all Awakened are like Shaw."
Fang Yuan sincerely recounted the carefully crafted story.
"So, with Charles's help, I found Warren, helped him fight crime, become a Superhero, and at the same time, let the public know about his deeds."
"Of course, I admit that at the beginning, there was some exaggeration in the promotion, and I was criticized by many peers."
His voice suddenly grew louder.
"But I firmly believe that we are doing the right and just thing, and now the facts have proven this very well."
"More and more companions like the X-Men joined, allowing us to stop Shaw's plot to destroy the World!"
Fang Yuan raised his arms and shouted: "We have won! This is not only a victory for the Awakened, but also a victory for humanity!"
The emotions of the crowd below were also stirred, and they cheered along with Fang Yuan.
As the sound gradually subsided, Fang Yuan continued: "And today marks the official appearance of our Vought Corporation in the public eye."
"Vought is not just a company; we are an officially approved Awakened management organization." Fang Yuan positioned Vought Corporation in a high place from the very beginning. "Our mission is to enable the Awakened and humanity to coexist peacefully!"
The claim of being an Awakened management organization was not actually officially recognized, but the various privileges granted to Vought Corporation gave Vought the de facto power of management, so Fang Yuan's statement was not a lie.
"In the future, we will continue to convey the image of the Awakened to the whole World. Every contracted employee of Vought Corporation will serve as a public figure, subject to everyone's supervision."
Supervision is supervision, but Fang Yuan did not say that if you supervise him, he would change.
"We will use mass media to showcase the Awakened, including but not limited to filming related TV series, cultural programs, and more about the Awakened."
Simply put, it means letting Mutants become stars.
What kind of Vought Corporation would it be if it didn't make movies?
Fame is the foundation of Vought Corporation, Superheroes are just a bonus.
"At the same time, contracted employees of Vought Corporation will not abandon their social responsibilities; they will, like the X-Men, lend a helping hand when society needs assistance!"
However, the interpretation of when society needs help still rested in Fang Yuan's hands.
But upon hearing that Vought Corporation's employees would still be Superheroes while also being stars, the crowd below immediately filled with sounds of appreciation.
"I told you, aren't Mutants—Awakened—a blessing to the World?" Old Jerry raised an eyebrow at Old Tom.
Old Tom couldn't find any room to refute, so he could only nitpick from another angle with a sour tone: "With Superheroes as entertainers, Fang Yuan will definitely make a lot of money with Vought Corporation."
After all, as loyal readers of The Collector Daily, everyone had mastered the art of being an excellent contrarian.
Old Jerry was a bit annoyed: "If others can make money, that's their ability. If anyone is jealous, they should go save the World too!"
And just then, Fang Yuan spoke again.
"There are an estimated over a million Awakened in the World, and a significant portion of them live in hardship because their bodies are different from ordinary people."
"Vought Corporation naturally will not forget these companions."
"Therefore, I announce—"
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