[{"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-535":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},1722041,2198,"Chapter 535: The True Target","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-535",535,"\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>Faced with Henry’s cold indifference, Wanda didn’t overreact. She simply said calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I actually agree with your view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But how much tolerance do you think those politicians have?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When they decide to launch a nuclear strike to solve the problem, whether it actually works or not—whether we intervene or not—we all lose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You agree with that, don’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would U.S. politicians really dare to launch a nuclear weapon at a densely populated area within their own country?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Avengers already answered that question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, that was a movie—but this was reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And who would dare gamble on the integrity of those people?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it really came to that point, even if the X-Men or other superheroes stepped in afterward to clean up the mess—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would they receive gratitude?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More likely, resentment would deepen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People would blame those who had the power—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why didn’t you act before the nukes were launched?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Superman from the DC side often faced this same dilemma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People didn’t care how much others sacrificed or how much they endured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They only cared about what they themselves had lost—and whether that loss could have been avoided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And from their perspective—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t entirely unreasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What use was justice that came too late?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who sacrificed might feel fulfilled in their heroism—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the losses others suffered were real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would compensate them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, they were the ones left to swallow it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Void’s destruction would eventually spread across the entire planet, then unless Henry planned to leave Earth altogether—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earlier he intervened, the less resentment he would ultimately face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was almost ironic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An act of immeasurable virtue could be reduced to a calculation of optimal timing based on self-interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because human nature leaned toward selfishness—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Few people ever saw things in terms of principles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When doing good required paying an additional price—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then perhaps society wasn’t worth saving at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry stepping in wasn’t about saving the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was about protecting himself—more effectively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having reached his conclusion, Henry no longer hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll go say goodbye to the people inside, then I’ll leave with you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait here a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanda nodded and stepped back slightly, signaling she would wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning inside, Henry naturally went to inform the elderly lady he had brought along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Katharine, I need to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some troublesome friends have brought me a troublesome situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Feels like I don’t really have a choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re leaving so soon? I just had someone prepare a guest room for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Katharine Hepburn asked in surprise:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you going to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m going to save the world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry said it lightly—so lightly it sounded completely fake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Katharine played along with a chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She beckoned him closer, had him lean down, then gently cupped his face and kissed his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go on, child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kick that bad guy’s butt for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe I’ll be the one getting my face smashed in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry gave a wry smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying goodbye to the others, he left the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where Wanda had been waiting, Pietro stood nearby as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two were talking—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather, one of them was being lectured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they were siblings, the sister clearly held the dominant position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was hard to imagine what kind of experiences this non-movie version of Scarlet Witch had gone through to become who she was now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let’s go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How are we getting there?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do we need to meet up with others?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And can I get a little prep time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not expecting me to fight in this suit, are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of answering directly, Wanda narrowed her eyes and stared at him for a long moment before speaking:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Sorcerer Supreme gave specific instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one we actually need—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, Wanda raised her hands, weaving Chaos Magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From empty air, she pulled something out and presented it to Henry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a cloth suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red and blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Folded neatly on top was a large diamond-shaped emblem—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a bold S in the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it wasn’t unfolded, with Henry’s vision and spatial awareness, he could easily reconstruct what the suit looked like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared, dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You probably don’t know this, but not long ago I told some idiot, there’s no Superman in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And now you bring me this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s the meaning of this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t it obvious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The world needs Superman right now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not Henry Brown.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Henry had zero desire to take it, Wanda stuffed the suit into his hands anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only hold it with a resigned expression, staring at the glaring S symbol, wondering if he should add a \"B\" after it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Quicksilver zipped over and placed something on top of the suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A little hair gel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I figured you’d need it. My gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow. Thanks so much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry’s voice dripped with undisguised disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quicksilver, apparently too oblivious to notice, urged:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry up and change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve got a big problem to deal with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finish early, get home early, sleep early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with their expectant gazes, Henry shot them a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shot another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still blank stares.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Turn around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m changing clothes. Why are you staring?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quicksilver said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t you have super speed too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shouldn’t it just be whoosh—done?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry rolled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You also have super speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should know that when we operate at similar speeds, time perception becomes synchronized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From a normal person’s perspective, I change instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But from yours, it’s basically the same speed as anyone else changing clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not used to a guy seeing my bare ass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So please—turn around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quicksilver blinked, then nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh. Right. Okay, go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned around instantly with super speed, back facing Henry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But while the brother turned—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sister didn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanda kept staring at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And unlike her earlier calm demeanor, this gaze was... far more intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no other choice, Henry said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, would you mind turning around as well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t have super speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think I can see?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I don’t know if there are magic spells for peeking either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So for everyone’s sake—please turn around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch. Stingy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanda muttered, finally turning away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry didn’t actually change clothes on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he dashed off to a nearby secluded area, changed into the suit, and stored his original clothes safely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he returned—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hair was slicked back neatly with gel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single curl hanging at his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Superman—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ready.\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>",1139,"2026-06-06T15:31:35.574Z",1,"novelbin.me","af414168adc714160b55591af19c82204080b4b2c27ae2f9e39929dda037897d","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-536","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-534",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-cover.jpg"]