American Comics: Something's Wrong with This Superhero World

Chapter 25 Results

The next interview didn't keep Xiao Xian waiting for long either. After about twenty minutes, the interviewer brought in a blonde girl with a ponytail, wearing jeans and a jacket.

"Let's go see the boss together," the interviewer said to Xiao Xian from the doorway.

"Hello~ Who are you?" Following behind the interviewer, Xiao Xian looked at the blonde beauty beside him and already had a guess in his mind. He originally thought it was a DC mixed with Marvel, with the character setting running towards the Boys. Who would have thought that a character from the Boys would suddenly appear, and now the plot, which was already off track, has gone even further off track.

"You can call me Starlight," Starlight said in a friendly wave.

"My name is Xiao Xian." Xiao Xian waved in response and smiled.

Although Starlight's abilities are average, for Xiao Xian, who currently lacks combat-related superpowers, if he could develop Starlight's superpowers, whether it be physical strength, defense, or the ability to absorb light and electrical energy and convert it into light impacts, it would be quite impressive.

Moreover, although his portrayal on TV was mediocre, Starlight's strength is so great that he can easily lift a car, and his defense is strong enough to withstand bullets, which actually means that his defensive capabilities are already superior to Spider-Man's. Of course, this comparison might be a bit unfair, since strictly speaking, Spider-Man doesn't seem to have any defensive superpowers at all; both knives and bullets can break through his defenses.

Since they hadn't officially started working yet and the interview wasn't completely finished, Xiao Xian and Xing Guang didn't talk much. They silently followed the interviewer and took the elevator to a luxurious office on the top floor of the building.

"Boss, the person is here." After receiving permission by knocking, the interviewer pushed open the door, walked into the luxurious office, and said to Norman Osborne, who was sitting in the boss's chair.

Following the interviewer into the luxurious office, Xiao Xian was startled to see a blonde beauty with her hand on Norman Osborn's shoulder. If he wasn't mistaken, wasn't this the White Queen Emma Grace Frost? What was she doing at Osborn's office, and hooking up with Norman Osborn?

As Xiao Xian looked at Empress Bai, Empress Bai also looked up and observed Xiao Xian and Xing Guang with great interest.

Seeing this, Xiao Xian quickly recalled the scene of playing cards with Aunt Mei yesterday. The White Queen has the ability to sense things. Whether he knows the White Queen and knows all kinds of plots, or he is a time traveler, or he has a system and has Tomie at home, he must not let the White Queen know anything.

It's difficult to clear your mind and consciously avoid thinking about something, but it's much easier to focus on something else, especially something exciting, and not think about anything else.

It doesn't necessarily have to be the content of the card game. Multiplication tables or the alphabet can have the same effect, but that would be too deliberate. It's not as natural as the content of the card game. Although it's a bit perverted, it's normal for men to be a little perverted.

Furthermore, Xiao Xian felt that with her mind preoccupied with card skills and game details, the White Queen probably couldn't keep staring at the game for any information, right? She didn't know that she was actually special, and she couldn't just keep staring at the game because she liked watching it, unless she was also a pervert.

The White Queen glanced at the starlight and instantly read the young girl's thoughts. She seemed like an innocent girl who genuinely wanted to be a superhero to help others fulfill their mothers' wishes. She appeared easy to fool and could be easily manipulated.

Then, the White Queen read Xiao Xian's mind. What she read made her lips twitch, and she barely managed to maintain her dignified smile.

He's having an interview! Meeting the company's big boss! What the hell is this guy doing? His mind is filled with lewd nonsense at a time like this? And not only that, but he thinks he's so amazing? From 5 AM to past 1 AM, without a break? Is this guy a virgin? No, even virgins know about CDs, right?

With a smirk, the White Queen stopped reading Xiao Xian's mind. He looked quite handsome, but she didn't expect him to be so lewd in reality. Moreover, this kind of pervert would confess anything if that bitch Mystique just beckoned with a finger. He couldn't be entrusted with any important tasks.

"What superpowers do they all have?" Norman Osborn asked the interviewer, taking a puff of his cigar and touching the White Queen's smooth hand.

"This is Starlight. She has experience as a superhero in the countryside and is considered a local child star. She can absorb electrical and light energy and convert it into light wave impacts. In addition, she can easily lift a car and block bullets with her bare body," the interviewer introduced Starlight. "Furthermore, Miss Starlight's appearance is very pleasing and should be very popular with male audiences. I suggest giving Miss Starlight a B+ contract."

"Hmm, not bad, darling, what's your opinion?" Norman Osborn nodded, then asked the White Queen.

"I think this little girl is very cute, and her abilities sound really cool. She should be very popular. I think she deserves an A-level contract." The White Queen smiled at Starlight. Starlight smiled gratefully when she heard the White Queen speak well of her, thinking that this older sister was really nice.

The White Queen was even more pleased after reading it. "Not bad," she thought, "he's worth cultivating."

"Since you've asked, darling, let's just give you an A-level contract." Norman Osborn tapped his cigar ash and nodded in satisfaction. This girl was indeed quite good; with some nurturing, she had the potential to become America's sweetheart, and might even become a hit.

"And this one?" Norman Osborn then asked the interviewer.

"This is Xiao Xian. He has super regeneration and Spider-Man-like ability to cling to walls. Although his abilities aren't outstanding, he's very creative and can film videos of all sorts of extreme challenges, like jumping into volcanic lava, skydiving without a parachute, or bungee jumping without a rope. I'm sure that will attract a lot of attention," the interviewer introduced Xiao Xian. "I recommend giving Mr. Xiao Xian a B-level contract."

"Like Spider-Man?" Norman Osborn frowned upon hearing this. The thought of Spider-Man immediately dampened his spirits. That despicable thief had not only stolen the necklace left by his ex-wife, but also some of his illegal party drugs and reported him to the police, which greatly annoyed Osborn.

Fortunately, Osborn had connections within the NYPD who helped stop it; otherwise, Osborn's stock price might have been affected.

Because of his dislike for Xiao Xian, Norman Osborn also became somewhat dissatisfied with him. Coincidentally, the group was secretly developing a new gene drug that could give people extremely strong regenerative abilities, and Xiao Xian's superpower was really of little value in Osborn's eyes.

"Darling, what do you think?" Norman Osborn took a puff of his cigar, but instead of directly expressing his dissatisfaction, he habitually shifted the blame, letting someone else take the spotlight.

"That sounds terrifying and cruel. I don't think that kind of attention-grabbing approach is good. I think a C-level contract would be fine." The White Queen shook her head, looking frightened.

"Since you've put it that way, darling, let's go with a C-level contract then, Xiao Xian. What do you think? We won't force you if you don't agree."

Norman Osborne took a puff of his cigar, his unspoken message being that Xiao Xian should simply not come at all, to avoid being annoyed by his presence.

"Huh? I think it's okay." Xiao Xian, whose mind was preoccupied with the game, didn't actually hear what the others were saying. When asked why, he answered instinctively. After all, verbal answers have no legal effect, and he could always go back on his word later.

Moreover, this lousy company has a White Queen, and Xiao Xian doesn't want to stay here anymore. He'll just run away and find another company later. Right now, everyone's saying "yes, yes, yes" anyway. He doesn't plan to sign a contract later. He'd rather not work overtime for free or not be paid at all.

"That's settled then."

Hearing that Xiao Xian had agreed to his conditions, Norman Osborn couldn't go back on his word. He could simply ignore him and pretend he didn't exist. After all, it was just a C-level superhero; it wouldn't cost much. Besides, Norman Osborn trusted the interviewer would handle the matter well.

Thinking of this, Norman Osborn waved for everyone to leave, so as not to interfere with him and the White Queen doing what they liked.

(End of this chapter)