[{"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-438":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},1721944,2198,"Chapter 438 438 — Happy Birthday","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-438",438,"\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 thinking for a moment, Henry added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Darling, the reason I'm telling you all this is so you'll be extra careful in daily life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know when they might escalate their methods, or how far they're willing to go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anything done in my name—someone claiming I asked them to take you somewhere or have you do something—just refuse immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If something really comes up, I'll tell you myself or come get you personally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll never send strangers or people we don't both know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If anyone insists, just call me directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize wasn't the type of girl who panicked and cried for help whenever trouble appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought carefully about Henry's advice before asking:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would… these people really go that far?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What she didn't say out loud was obvious:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would basically be kidnapping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a simple question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So simple that Henry didn't know how to answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, he spoke honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope they won't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But vampires aren't just one or two individuals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're a group. A big one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And within that group…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are some who act like polite aristocrats—smiling while stabbing you in the back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And others who behave like street thugs—reckless, impulsive, and completely irrational.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's why I didn't even bother pretending to cooperate with them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I rejected them outright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because inside their ranks there are too many unstable time bombs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They could explode at any moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And when they do, they won't care who gets caught in the blast—even their own people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In many films and novels, vampires are portrayed as insane.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That stereotype didn't appear for no reason.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't treat them like normal humans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize forced herself to stay strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her face was still pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just hadn't realized it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the tension on her face, Henry opened a drawer and pulled out a beautifully wrapped box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well then,\" he said lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Happy birthday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You do know my birthday is still months away, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know,\" Henry replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"August 7th.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was planning to give it to you then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But considering the current situation… earlier seems better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it was probably something useful for her safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize began unwrapping the gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the box were five watches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three women's wristwatches\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two pocket watches\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wristwatches came in:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gold\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft pink gold, striking and elegant\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pocket watches were simpler—one gold and one silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No flashy pink gold this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize's eyes immediately lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even J.J. Harris couldn't hide her reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All… all of these are for me?\" Charlize asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I made them myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Using gold and platinum.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're not famous brands, but the designs should match many outfits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You made them yourself?!\" Charlize exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both she and J.J. quickly examined the watches closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry about accuracy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They use tourbillon mechanisms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not like Rolex watches that need adjusting every day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was ironic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rolex might be among the least accurate luxury watches, yet they held the best resale value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pawnshops would often refuse many expensive brands or only offer about 30% value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Rolex?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They accepted it without hesitation and would lend up to 70% of its value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some even more expensive brands weren't nearly as popular in second-hand markets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize hadn't yet reached the level where every accessory she wore needed a famous label.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry's watches had elegant designs that perfectly suited her taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately chose the pink-gold wristwatch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The metal bracelet fit her wrist perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The edges were carefully polished too, so unlike cheap metal watches, it wouldn't scratch the skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing how much she liked it made Henry smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now press the side button.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize followed his instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally that knob should be pulled out to adjust the watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But pressing it didn't seem to do anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt no movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the exact moment she pressed it, the watch on Henry's wrist flashed a red warning light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also emitted a beeping alarm sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry raised his wrist to show them before silencing the alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's also an alarm device.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you're ever in danger or trouble, pressing that button will send me a signal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize stared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All of them can do that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll admit that each watch and pocket watch also contains a tracking device.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the tracker only activates after you trigger the alarm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Normally it won't tell me where you are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if you're uncomfortable with that possibility…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then you probably shouldn't wear it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize rolled her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You jerk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You didn't have to ruin the moment by saying that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she made no move to take off the pink-gold watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I prefer explaining things clearly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you found out about it later in some awkward situation, I'm not confident you'd calmly listen to my explanation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing his personality well by now, Charlize stuck out her tongue playfully at him in protest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, J.J. Harris—who had just witnessed an overload of couple affection—suddenly felt like going home to hug her husband.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Henry didn't leave her out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to her and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jen, I don't believe Dragoneiti's blockade covers everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There must be areas they can't fully control.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And those areas are our opportunities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If vampires truly ruled Hollywood and controlled all resources…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then surrender wouldn't be my plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'd just leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>J.J. nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As far as I know, they do have influence over the top-tier resources and the major studios.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But control?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not even close.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, those top-tier resources operate on mutual benefit exchanges.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Charlize's commercial value isn't high enough yet to attract their attention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But within the level she currently works in…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The vampires can easily sabotage things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that's exactly what makes this situation so difficult.\"\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>",1012,"2026-06-06T15:31:22.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","4be9a2cc0767243370997a644ea6019c958ddd4155e38ceb16d6cd5771676a8c","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-439","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-437",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-cover.jpg"]