Meanwhile, at the home of Hughie, the protagonist of this series, Hughie was watching the news on TV. He had just buried his girlfriend.
On TV, A-Train claimed he was chasing bank robbers at the time, and Robin tragically walked into the middle of the road, causing the accident.
But Hughie knew very well that his girlfriend, Robin, was on the side of the road, not in the middle of it.
Hughie was furious at this moment.
He couldn't understand why A-Train, a superhero he used to admire so much, would completely blame his deceased girlfriend, as if he were the innocent one!
Hughie angrily turned off the TV.
He didn't want to see A-Train's ugly face on TV anymore!
Knock knock knock!
Just then, a knock on the door came.
Hughie, in a bad mood, had no choice but to get up and open it!
"Hello, Mr. Hughie, isn't it? I'm a legal counsel from Vought International.
I'm here to discuss your girlfriend's matter.
May I come in?"
An uninvited guest arrived at Hughie's home, a man in a formal suit.
He was the lawyer sent by Vought International!
"Come in!"
Hughie also wanted to know how Vought International planned to handle his girlfriend's accidental death, so he let the man in from outside, and they sat opposite each other at a table.
"Mr. Hughie, the senior management of Vought International is deeply saddened by your girlfriend's accidental death, so I have been sent here out of humanitarian concern."
"If you sign this confidentiality agreement, promising not to discuss your girlfriend's death with anyone else in the future, you will receive our compensation!
I hope you'll consider it!"
As the lawyer spoke, he handed Hughie a check.
Hughie looked at the numbers on the check; it was tens of thousands of dollars.
Hughie was extremely angry at this moment.
He desperately wanted to throw the check in the lawyer's face, slap him a few times, grab him by the collar, and forcefully throw him out the door!
However, Hughie, who had always been somewhat timid since childhood, could only think about it in his mind and dared not act on it!
"I hope you'll think about it carefully.
This money is enough for you to splurge for a while, and even find a prettier girlfriend!"
The lawyer, seeing Hughie's silence, couldn't help but remind him.
He had met countless people and had long realized that Hughie was a timid person at heart, believing he would ultimately choose to compromise!
"Sorry, could you give me a few more days to consider?"
Although Hughie's words were somewhat different from what the lawyer had imagined, the lawyer merely assumed that since his girlfriend had just been buried, he had some reservations.
"Alright, if you agree to sign the agreement, please call us!"
Eventually, the lawyer left Hughie's house.
...
And Hughie's father also came to Hughie's side.
"Hughie, I think you should just sign that document.
I believe your girlfriend in the other world wouldn't blame you."
Hughie's father earnestly tried to persuade Hughie.
"Father, I don't want to sign.
I want to gather information and file a civil lawsuit on behalf of Robin's parents for 'negligent homicide,' taking Vought International to court to get justice for Robin."
Hughie, however, did not agree with his father's suggestion.
His conscience told him that if he signed that agreement, he would not be able to face his girlfriend after he died.
"Hughie, you need to know that no one will seek justice for an insignificant deceased person, let alone when the opponent is Vought International, which manages all the superheroes in the world."
"Moreover, your personality is exactly like mine.
You need to know yourself.
You've lived your life always compromising since you were little, and you won't have much fighting spirit in this matter either!
So, listen to your father's advice, and give up!"
Hughie felt a surge of anger in his heart after hearing his father's words, whether it was because of his girlfriend's situation or because his father had hit the nail on the head: he was just a timid person who dared not resist the oppression of life.
"I'm going to work!"
The angry Hughie left a remark and stormed out the door!
"Sigh!"
Hughie's father, watching him leave, sighed deeply.
...Unbeknownst to them, it was already evening, and tonight was the Vought International shareholders' meeting.
Li Yue was also to attend.
As the successor to the Lamplighter and a future member of The Seven, he was, of course, invited.
And Vice President Madelyn planned to use this shareholders' meeting to introduce Li Yue and Starlight, these two new superheroes, to the entire world.
This was to quickly enable Li Yue and Starlight to bring considerable profits to Vought International.
At the venue, Li Yue finally met the female protagonist of this series: "Starlight."
It must be said that, although not stunning at first glance, she was very appealing.
And probably because of her young age, she was very lively and full of longing and expectation for her future path as a superhero.
Unfortunately, she didn't realize that tonight would completely change her perception of superheroes...
"Hello, my name is Li Yue, it's a pleasure to meet you.
Your outfit today is truly beautiful."
Li Yue was the first to greet Starlight and compliment her!
"Hello, my name is Starlight.
I've watched your audition video, and your abilities are truly cool.
I've become your fan!
I'm completely convinced by losing to you.
Please take care of me in the future!"
Starlight was very polite, even like a little fangirl, her eyes filled with admiration!
"Don't worry, I'll look out for you from now on.
If anyone bullies you, just come find me, and I'll beat them so badly their own mother won't recognize them!"
"Haha... You're so funny!
How badly would you have to beat them for their mom not to recognize them!
But I'm taking your words seriously.
If I need your help in the future, you can't ignore me!"
Starlight burst into laughter, amused by Li Yue's words.
"Of course, I keep my word!"
Seeing Starlight's adorable laughter, Li Yue felt a sense of relief.
Starlight was still a relatively innocent girl, and the events that followed would completely change her destiny.
Although Li Yue had his own plans for joining The Seven this time, it was easy to change Starlight's fate along the way!
For some reason, looking at Starlight, Li Yue felt as if he was looking at his own sister!
...While Li Yue and Starlight were chatting happily, Madelyn on stage had finished speaking and was inviting Starlight to come up first and meet everyone.
"Go on, be confident!
You look very beautiful right now!"
Li Yue encouraged Starlight!
Starlight took a deep breath and confidently walked onto the stage.
Nothing unexpected happened; Starlight's appearance was very popular.
A beautiful girl becoming a superhero is very easily accepted by the public, just like in Li Yue's previous life, handsome men and beautiful women always received special treatment!
Starlight's debut was perfect.
After Starlight left the stage, it was Li Yue's turn to appear.
"Good luck!"
Starlight, passing by Li Yue, whispered encouragement to him.
Li Yue smiled and confidently strode to the center of the stage.
He was now wearing the battle suit specially designed for him by Vought International: a dark blue suit with a large golden lightning bolt symbol on the front and a red cape draped over his back.
Although this battle suit was not perfect in Li Yue's opinion, it was at least much more pleasing to the eye than the battle suits of the other members of The Seven!
"Get off the stage!
We don't need someone from another country to protect us!
We only want our own superheroes to protect us!"
As soon as Li Yue stepped onto the stage, he heard an unfriendly shout!