[{"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-441":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},1721947,2198,"Chapter 441 441 — Making the Request","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-441",441,"\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>Even at the dinner table, Givenchy continued discussing the sculptures Henry had noticed earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many of them hadn't been perfectly preserved, meaning their current appearance was likely different from how they looked centuries ago when first completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Givenchy, these sculptures felt almost alive, continuing to \"grow\" as time passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this, some pieces had gradually developed qualities that no longer matched their original themes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Charlize Theron and J.J. Harris were present, the entire conversation was conducted in English.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only occasionally—when a word was difficult to translate or when the English felt imprecise—would Givenchy and Philippe Venet switch briefly to French to clarify.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize, however, was not left out of the discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had previously spent plenty of time listening to Henry analyze films—breaking down how directors, cinematographers, and actors collaborated to produce perfect cinematic language.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That exposure had trained her sensitivity to artistic expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't quote historical references or compare different masters the way a fashion legend—or Henry—could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she could describe her own impressions and feelings at just the right moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It showed she had her own aesthetic sense, whether natural or cultivated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Givenchy appreciated that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he disliked most was asking models for their thoughts and receiving nothing but empty flattery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For dessert, they were served soufflé along with Irish coffee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One might wonder why French people liked Irish coffee so much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its preparation is simple:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hot coffee\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sugar\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Irish whiskey\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These are mixed together and topped with whipped cream, which is not stirred in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, each sip delivers three layers of flavor:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold cream\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hot coffee\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whiskey\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But judging from the proportions served by Givenchy's staff, the drink tasted more like a cocktail with coffee added, rather than a normal cup of coffee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During dessert, Givenchy finally turned the conversation to Henry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, Henry,\" he said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"you mentioned on the phone that you were having trouble and hoped I could recommend a designer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly is going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry answered plainly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It concerns my girlfriend, Charlize Theron.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He explained her situation without hiding much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he concluded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because of my situation, she's being targeted as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She needs to attend an important film premiere early next month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And right now she doesn't even have a suitable gown.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I was hoping you might be able to introduce us to a designer with a bit of courage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Givenchy raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Courage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What sort of trouble have you gotten into?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not sure how well known he is outside Los Angeles on the U.S. West Coast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you heard the name Gitano Dragoneiti?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dragoneiti…\" Givenchy frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exchanged a glance with Philippe Venet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I feel like I've heard that name… in places where unpleasant things are discussed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry said calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're vampires.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well,\" Givenchy replied,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not surprising.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither Givenchy nor Venet seemed shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear they already knew about that shadow world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Givenchy asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember you saying you recently started working for a film company in Hollywood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As far as I know, if you stay away from that world, they usually won't force themselves into your life—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unless you possess some kind of valuable interest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their real target is Tony Stark and Stark Industries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm just collateral damage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've already informed Stark about the situation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He can issue warnings that prevent them from doing anything too outrageous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it's impossible for him to protect every small detail.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Stark's wealth and power, solving Charlize's problem would actually be easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real question was:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would he bother?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn't his girlfriend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even if Henry didn't mind potential rumors, asking Stark for help would give gossip journalists endless material.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize was still too young in her career to endure that kind of scandal calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry preferred avoiding problems that might later require him to act as her therapist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why Givenchy was the perfect solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Henry had already briefly explained the situation during their phone call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he laid everything out clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Givenchy,\" he said sincerely,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know the fashion world is… special.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At your level, even creatures from the darker corners of society hesitate to interfere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I also understand that brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, or Gucci won't work with someone who lacks sufficient commercial value.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I'm not asking for that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just want to know if you could introduce a designer brave enough to work with us despite the pressure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, if they have conditions, we can negotiate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mutual benefit is always the foundation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fashion industry had an enormous range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the top were people like Givenchy, welcomed by old-money families and European aristocrats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the bottom were people who simply owned a sewing machine and called themselves designers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even setting aside his noble lineage, fashion icons like Givenchy were highly valued by the wealthy and powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because those elites needed something to display their status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And nothing distinguished them from ordinary people better than luxury fashion that ordinary people couldn't afford.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For them, protecting great designers was equivalent to protecting their own prestige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as these designers didn't destroy their own reputations, anyone who tried to harm them had to ask themselves whether they were qualified to do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For those designers who hadn't yet reached that level but still dared to resist the influence of the dark world, their courage often came from:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strong backing in other areas\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or a clear stance that attracted like-minded allies\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, vampires might be troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they did not completely control the dark world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was the Marvel universe, a world where superheroes existed everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even before the grand stage of heroes fully appeared, the forces held by governments—and the existence of mutants—were enough to prevent vampires from acting without restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Givenchy nodded thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually,\" he said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do have someone in mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment those words came out—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize and J.J.'s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Henry straightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who might that be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And could you introduce us?\"\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>",1067,"2026-06-06T15:31:22.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","04b62da15ce9991084dc7b46974382888b99ba0a604f7a95e86f3fc297580a42","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-442","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-440",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-cover.jpg"]