[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman":3,"chapter-marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-437":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Marvel: A Lazy-Ass Superman",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1721943,2198,"Chapter 437 437 — The Threat Emerges","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-437",437,"\u003Cp>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For 40 advanced chapters, visit my Patreon:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patreon - Twilight_scribe1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sitting down, the two women showed completely different expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was still seething with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other looked apologetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I actually wanted to ask you tonight,\" she said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But J.J. insisted we come immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what exactly happened that made you this angry, Ms. Harris?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>J.J. Harris finally explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the past month, my work has faced resistance like I've never seen before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Projects I was confident about suddenly rejected me for no reason.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even jobs that had already been verbally agreed upon—if the contract wasn't signed yet—they replaced us with someone else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the ones that were signed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're trying every possible excuse to terminate the contracts without compensation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice grew sharper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that's not even the worst part.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big-name stars who shouldn't even care about these tiny roles have been taking turns targeting the jobs I arrange.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I seriously doubt they even want those roles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Until today, I finally heard from a contact that the problem traces back to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared straight at Henry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I want to know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who exactly did you offend that they can pull something like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry tapped his fingers lightly on the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he asked calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So… only work-related interference?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only?\" J.J. snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is already extremely serious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And it's not just affecting Charlize.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even my other clients are getting dragged into this mess because of me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Yulian Williams, the chubby secretary, brought in coffee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She set the cups in front of the guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead of leaving, she lingered nearby with the tray, clearly hoping to listen to the gossip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry didn't scold her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Williams.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please close the office door on your way out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if anyone comes looking for me, inform me through the intercom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it, boss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she agreed, her steps were slow and reluctant as she left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The CEO office door was made of solid wood, thick and tightly sealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once it closed, anyone outside would hear nothing unless they pressed their ear against the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Henry speak again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think I know who's causing the trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who?\" J.J. asked immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry said the name calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gitano Dragoneiti.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>J.J. inhaled sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gi—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you manage to offend him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you've heard the name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That saves me some explanation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their conversation sounded like riddles to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is that?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry gestured toward J.J.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You explain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>J.J. hesitated slightly before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've only heard the name once before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ordinary people don't even know they exist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They control a lot of resources.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And their influence is wide—wide enough to reach the major Hollywood studios.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression grew uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The worst part is… their methods are strange.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"People who offend them sometimes disappear without a trace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize leaned forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>J.J. hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then said it anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've heard they're… vampires.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vampires?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's impossible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when she saw both her agent and Henry maintaining completely serious expressions, the smile slowly faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry pointed at himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mutants running around the world used to be shocking too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now everyone's used to it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So having vampires or werewolves around isn't that surprising.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back in World War II, Captain America's Howling Commandos already had all kinds of monsters among them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Henry himself wasn't a mutant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was an alien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when talking to normal people, using the mutant label was incredibly convenient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It saved a lot of explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And misdirected people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mutants were at least Earth natives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aliens?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Try explaining that properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize leaned back, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So vampires really exist…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought they only showed up in movies or novels.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she suddenly looked worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if I accidentally walk into a vampire den somewhere and never come out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not likely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As far as I know, their gathering places are closed environments.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can't enter unless someone inside brings you in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ordinary people won't encounter them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Henry first arrived in Los Angeles, he had practically explored the entire city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Officially it was to find good restaurants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality it was also reconnaissance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never seen a public nightclub suddenly raining blood from the sprinklers while vampires massacred everyone inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that kind of thing happened regularly, it would be impossible for ordinary society not to notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also never deliberately forced his way into sealed or restricted locations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which was exactly why he hadn't encountered vampires until now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>J.J. asked again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what do they want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry answered honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their real target is Tony Stark and Stark Industries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, me—we're just collateral.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>J.J. sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's… bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize looked confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How bad?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry explained calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It means the situation can't be solved by apologizing or cooperating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we give them one inch, they'll keep pushing forward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no end.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eventually they'll force us to do things we don't want to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Possibly even illegal things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their goal is Stark Industries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that process, we're just expendable pawns.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize finally understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the problem could be solved with an apology or compromise, that would still be negotiable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if the vampires had larger ambitions, the outcome would either be death or being forced into crime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither option was acceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the pressure wasn't directly on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>J.J. Harris also had no right to ask Henry to betray Stark Industries just to make her job easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the feeling of mortals suffering while gods fight was truly awful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After laying everything out clearly, Henry asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's why I asked earlier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it only work that's being targeted?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If there's no threat to your lives, then we deal with this professionally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Find a way to break through.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not surrender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>🎉 Power Stone Goal Announcement! 🎉\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'll release one bonus chapter for every 500 Power Stones we hit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let me know what should I do\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your support means everything—let's crush these goals together! Keep voting, and let the stones pile up! 🚀\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>",1023,"2026-06-06T15:31:22.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","12adcbbbc0f90e5149e2fc362006ac279e82acc165de4e0768067ab0c0f966d9","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-438","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-436",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-cover.jpg"]