[{"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-472":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},1721722,2198,"Chapter 472 472: If You’re Making a Wish, Go Find a Genie","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-472",472,"\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>Phil Coulson refused to give up on defining Henry Brown. \"You should know—nothing in this world is coincidence. You're a Kryptonian, and we need a Superman. A kind Clark Kent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry smiled. \"I'd love that too. If I were really that powerful, the whole world would be kneeling at my feet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No. Superman wouldn't do that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course Clark Kent wouldn't. But why are you so sure Henry Brown wouldn't? Let me ask you—if I were Superman, what would you use to stop me? Found any Kryptonite yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…No. That doesn't exist in reality,\" Coulson admitted, disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So there's no Kryptonite in reality, but I have to be the comic version of Clark Kent, not the real Henry Brown? You guys even handle renaming people now? I'm not in witness protection.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not what I meant. It's just… we hope—no, I hope—you can become Superman and help us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…You do realize my abilities are nowhere near Superman's, right? Do you know how many people want to test just how far my bulletproof body can go? Rifle rounds, armor-piercing rounds, depleted uranium rounds… maybe even an ICBM someday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe you just haven't fully developed your Kryptonian abilities. Like Superman as a child. We can help you—S.H.I.E.L.D. can unlock your potential and make you a better person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then you can fight crime, uphold justice, and bring peace to the world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, that sounds great. So let me ask—how much does that pay? Or what's the salary? People need to eat, have a place to sleep, maybe enjoy some entertainment now and then. All of that costs money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Level One agent like me, depending on role and location, earns about forty to sixty thousand dollars a year. If you reach supervisory level, it can exceed a hundred thousand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow, that does sound like a lot. Do you know how much I make sitting here, slacking off and living off Stark's fortune?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Two hundred—no, five hundred thousand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry gave a polite, not-too-awkward smile and held up all ten fingers. \"Actually, it's ten… million.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?! A ten-million-dollar annual salary? You're serious?!\" Coulson's face filled with disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Filthy rich guy like him—if I don't fleece him, I'd be doing myself a disservice, right? So tell me, is saving the world more important than that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coulson was speechless. Ten million a year versus secretly saving the world—he simply couldn't bring himself to say the money didn't matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long pause, he forced out, \"But human lives are priceless. Saving lives—doesn't that mean anything to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry chuckled. \"Law enforcement has the police. Fires and disasters—firefighters. Wars—soldiers. Conspiracies—intelligence agencies. Does Earth collapse tomorrow just because there's no Superman?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And besides, he's a fictional character. If wishing worked like that, shouldn't I go find Arnold Schwarzenegger and mass-produce a T-800 army? We could unify Earth under Skynet by tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on. You people got played by the Skrulls, and now you show up with a comic book claiming I'm Superman? I'm starting to wonder if your agency uses the same IQ standards as the military.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And let's not pretend I don't know what your organization really does. If I became the kind of 'Superman' you want, what happens to my girlfriend? Not every woman is as bold as Lois Lane.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After his long speech, Henry took a sip of water, then looked at Coulson's stunned expression—and suddenly felt a playful urge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned serious and said, \"Alright, since you're so insistent, I'll admit it. I'm actually Jesus—sent back by God to save the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't believe me, I'll go put on a crown of thorns, carry a cross through the streets, and see if people fall to their knees begging for forgiveness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coulson instinctively replied, \"That's impossible. There are plenty of frauds pretending to be the Lord, and even they use more convincing tricks and rhetoric.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly. I can't be Jesus—but I can be Superman?\" Henry shrugged, spread his hands, and pursed his lips in a three-part gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That completely shut Coulson down. Scrambling for another angle, he blurted, \"Don't you love this country?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry widened his eyes and pointed at himself. \"Me? An alien? Love the United States? Are you serious? I pay taxes, follow the law, and don't commit crimes. Isn't that enough?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can't ignore your identity—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cutting him off, Henry said, \"This is an immigrant nation. I don't recall the Constitution excluding aliens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know your organization could easily find flaws in how I obtained my identity. But let me remind you—the Earth isn't just the United States.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, if it ever came down to it, leaving the U.S. wouldn't be that difficult a decision for Henry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back when he stayed, it was only because, during his most lost days in Alaska, he had somehow obtained legal status and simply gone with the flow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with his current capabilities, there was nothing to fear from deportation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coulson flushed red, still trying to speak, but Henry sighed inwardly. The future director is still too green…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Coulson,\" Henry said, cutting him off again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coulson fell silent, waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry's tone turned calm and cold. \"I think this conversation ends here. Continuing won't lead to anything pleasant. I'm very satisfied with my current work and life. I trust you understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coulson stood, fastening his suit jacket, making one last attempt. \"Mr. Brown, if I've offended you in any way, I apologize. But I still hope—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to make a wish, go find Aladdin's lamp—not Superman,\" Henry interrupted once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The honest agent, too drained to argue, turned quietly to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Coulson,\" Henry called out again before he exited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of hope lit up Coulson's eyes as he turned back—only to see Henry holding up the Superman comic and giving it a small shake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe this is yours. Don't forget to take it with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Alright.\" The disappointment in his voice was impossible to hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coulson didn't even remember how he left Stark Pictures. By the time he stepped outside, Nick Fury had just pulled up to the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coulson, get in,\" Nick Fury called from the car window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir.\" Coulson didn't resist. He greeted him and took the passenger seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the car pulled away, a heavy silence filled the interior. Uncomfortable with it, Nick Fury spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I take it the conversation didn't go the way you wanted. I can't say I'm surprised.\"..\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! 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