Villain Retirement

Chapter 281: The Great Change

In a dimly lit room somewhere in the world, Bernard– Whiteking was currently in front of almost a hundred monitors. Some were a compiler, computer security; letters, and numbers that only had meaning for Whiteking as he created the tools for himself.

As for the other screens, most were the news– a view of the satellites, and some were both. Now that the skies of Toronto have been suddenly cleared, the satellites could finally once again capture the streets of Toronto… or what was left of it.

The last time the people had a bird's eye view of Toronto was before Darkday caused its ruin– unlike in London, most of the people were completely in the dark about what Toronto looked like, but now they do.

Unlike London which was now a desert of ash, Toronto… was just desolate. Almost like a dark alleyway that no one passes through anymore. It felt like people were living in it, but at the same time, it was desolate, dead, and dangerous.

"..."

Whiteking was tasked by his son to only release live footage that would benefit them; that would make them look like they were on the right side of things. But with what Whiteking had already shown, he didn't even have to do anything anymore.

Right now, the people in the World Government are probably scouring and panicking as they try to release their side of things. But even if they do, how could they even find a remedy for what the people have already seen?

All over the world, people were stuck to their phones, laptops, screens– anything that showed the news. Even those that didn't have access to such things, were also starting to know what had happened just by word of mouth.

The World Government has already been falling and crumbling. But now, their last pillar was suddenly being pulled away. If they were not able to stop this, then their demise was at hand.

"The government… was experimenting on Megawoman?"

They have already known the government's deeds of selling some DNA for the one who destroyed London, Alistair Reuben. But they thought that they had already stopped it and all that was involved were either sacked or silenced.

But now, on their screens, they saw Megawoman being carried away by Empress right in the very same place where she was defeated, Toronto. There were also photos being shown of what had happened inside– photos that were… too sickening to show even to adults.

People thought that was the only thing that Hope Guild would show, the crimes of the government. But no, they did not try to sugarcoat anything or make themselves look like saviors or heroes–no.

They showed Empress, and their new member, Riley Ross, massacring everyone in the facility. Most think that this was too much, of course– but some think it was completely justified.

And this massacre was perhaps not over. The eyes of the masses were still stuck to their screens– some even to the skies as the moon itself completely disappeared…

…blocked by the city of Toronto.

[1752…]

And through the speakers of their instruments, they heard Riley Ross, who currently had a camera hovering around him as he was floating along with the city of Toronto along… with hostages. Or perhaps not quite, as they came bearing arms and were trying to keep Megawoman from rescue.

Once again, Riley Ross was neither a villain nor a hero– he was just… a young man doing what he thinks is right.

[1752…

…one of the earliest glimpses of Megawoman in history.] Riley then gently descended to the lands of the floating Toronto; his steps, slow and gently as he seemed to walk through a frozen land– with the rest of the people there completely still.

[It was a glimpse, but there were rumors that she was able to prevent a war that would have led to the death of millions…] Riley continued to say, [...but due to Megawoman, it ended in a peaceful treaty. More and more accounts surfaced after that– with Megawoman interfering and letting us humans settle our problems in diplomacy… in peace.]

"What… is he doing?"

Those who were watching together, those who were outside, could only look at each other as they watched the scene unfold. They have already seen from the earlier satellite view how many guards and soldiers were there… but it almost seemed every single one of them stopped.

Even the helicopters were just frozen in the air, their blades not even fanning.

"Is he… going to kill all of them?"

"Good riddance, kill those government fucks!"

"What? No!"

"Go, Riley Ross! Show the government that their powers are merely an illusion!"

"What are you guys saying? Are you insane!? Killing people is wrong!"

"What… afraid that your super neighbor would kill you?"

"Supers rule this world, not you fucking normies!"

"Yeah, you should just be our slaves!"

And soon, the arguments were becoming violent– with some of the supers trying to somewhat oppress the normal people. But of course, there were still those who were trying to protect the people.

"You're protecting them!?"

"Go fuck off before I burn every single bone in your body, old man."

"Try it!" Several sharp bones suddenly protruded from the old super's knuckle as he domineeringly stepped towards the super that was trying to protect the normal people, "Only those with real power should rule this world!"

"...Real power?"

And before the old super could take another step, his eyes suddenly reflected the almost blinding fire that suddenly combusted in front of him.

"You think… you have power?"

"W… wait," the old super then quickly retracted the sharp bones that came out of his knuckles as he stepped back,

"I… I was only kidding," and with those words, the old super ran away. The supers that were also previously seemingly trying to oppress the normal people also backed away, clicking their tongues as they left.

And as soon as the other supers were gone, the fire that was violently raging quickly faded, revealing a woman… with large and finely shaped buttocks– Hannah Ross.

"T… thank you!" The normal citizen that the woman rescued quickly thanked Hannah. But even though her words were of gratitude, it was clear to see that she was still afraid as she refused to approach the female super.

"..." Seeing this, Hannah could only let out a sigh as she shook her head, "Just… go hide for now…

…That goes for all of you!" Hannah then raised her voice as she looked at the people, "Go home!"

The people all looked at each other at first, but after a few seconds, they all nodded and headed in different directions, with some even rushing to leave.

"..." Hannah then turned her head up towards one of the giant screens attached to the building; her breaths, slowly becoming heavier and heavier, "Bro, what are you up to now? And...

...at least wear a shirt."

[1938…

…Megawoman stopped a war that could have potentially killed billions of you," Riley continued to state everything the history books had on Megawoman; his eyes, seemingly lecturing the people that he currently had frozen still,

"Megawoman has always tried to save your pathetic little lives…" And soon, Riley's voice started to tremble,

"...And yet you mock her again and again, disrespecting her beautiful body and creating inferior clones. This… is unforgi–"

And before Riley could finish his words…

…the air behind him started to crack, creating what seemed to be… a void.

And in the void…

…something emerged.