I'm a magnetic field madman

Conflict is inevitable, perhaps a year from now, perhaps ten years from now, or perhaps right now...

At this very moment, Wu Nan is floating above the White House.

The magnetic field kept him suspended in this white palace, the place of the highest power in the world.

The wind whipped his coat around his neck, but Wu Nan was filled with mixed emotions.

He could never become a man like his father; he could never become Haihu, never become that carefree and unrestrained Haihu.

Even if he still wants to do it, he can never become that kind of person.

"Wu Nan, are you really going to do this? Are you really going to do something big?"

Aige circled Wu Nan with concern and asked in a low voice...

"Once you do it, there's no turning back. You'll start a war and ignite a conflict."

"If a pile of explosives is bound to detonate sooner or later, rather than delaying it and leaving the problem to future generations, making the destruction even more terrifying, it is better to thoroughly uncover the problem now."

Wu Nan spoke softly, slowly opening his arms, and said in a low voice...

Ai Ge hugged Wu Nan's neck tenderly. For a ten-year-old boy, it was too difficult and unfair to make him think about such a problem and make such a choice.

What does it matter to him whether the people in this world live or die?

He shouldn't bear any pressure, and he shouldn't force himself to make any choices.

Making a choice means making a sacrifice; this is unavoidable and inescapable. Choosing one side often means sacrificing the other; this is a form of growth, but also a source of pressure.

But Aika couldn't stop it all, even though she desperately wanted to protect Takeo with pity. Her reason told her that it was absolutely impossible.

Bai Wujie sent Wu Nan to this world with the intention of using everything that happened here to promote Wu Nan's growth.

No amount of verbal instruction or example from elders can compare to the speed at which one learns through personal experience.

Isn't Wu Nan growing up just like that?

But what he paid for was sacrificing his innocence and fantasies in advance.

"I know that what I'm doing right now is hardly righteous, and may even be nothing more than a self-gratifying act of violence. But if I do nothing, things will never get any better!"

Wu Nan said in a low voice, his gaze firm, his fists clenched, as if he were making his final decision, and he roared!

"Regardless of what others say, and regardless of whether my decision will lead to a better future, I, Bai Wunan, will only do the right thing!"

War! War! War!

Go to war, the right war!

Having made up his mind, Wu Nan no longer hesitated or wavered. Like a falling meteor, he flew straight through the white palace, the terrifying force of his fall completely collapsing the entire White House!

Death is an inevitable sacrifice. But more importantly, Bai Wunan's actions were a slap in the face to this country, the most powerful nation in the world!

As a "superpowered person" in the eyes of others, his actions were tantamount to igniting conflict and destruction between the two groups!

However, as Wu Nan said, problems cannot be suppressed or postponed. If an explosion is inevitable, it's always better to ignite it sooner rather than later, when it becomes an even bigger problem!

Some problems, if left unresolved now, will only cause greater damage in the future!

The White House collapsed with a deafening roar, and the piercing alarm echoed endlessly in Wu Nan's ears!

He heard the radio exchanges, the sounds that echoed throughout America, and the approaching army.

Yes, come on, come on all you want.

Let me, Bai Wunan, fight to my heart's content!

36. Declaring war on the world

"This is ABC American Radio, I'm your host Jennifer, and we're currently at the White House..."

"This is an atrocity! A war that has only trampled on the spirit of America!"

"Now we can see the Marines!"

Near the White House, reporters from major television networks surrounded the area around 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue...

These journalists, like sharks that have smelled blood in the sea, rushed to the scene the moment the White House was attacked.

Incredibly, they arrived even faster than Marine One.

Upon arriving at the White House, they were even more incredulous at what they saw—the entire White House, a white palace covering a total area of ​​7.3 square meters, the highest symbol of American power, had completely collapsed and been destroyed.

The attack was said to have happened in an instant, without any warning. The attackers suddenly dropped what appeared to be missiles, leveling and completely destroying the entire White House!

The attack occurred while the president, vice president, and numerous senior officials were discussing matters in the White House. This attack wiped out these top American political figures, destroying the apparent rulers without them having a chance to react.

The president didn't even have the chance to escape to the underground shelter, and after the vice president was killed, he didn't even have the ability to temporarily take over the presidency. The country was plunged into a brief state of leaderlessness.

However, this does not affect the normal operation of the behemoth that is the United States.

As a global superpower, and a state power that confronted the Soviet Union for decades during the Cold War...

There is a very comprehensive alternative procedure for dealing with the problem of command system paralysis that may result from an attack on the superstructure.

The adherence to the separation of powers structure also ensures that whether it is the White House, the Pentagon, or the Supreme Court...

A devastating blow to any place will not cause serious disruption to the processes of any system.

Marine One immediately departed for the White House at the first sign of the attack.

Three S70C Black Hawk attack helicopters arrived near the White House immediately. However, in the ruins of the White House, their mission was no longer to protect the dignitaries who had already passed away.

Their current task is to identify the attackers and carry out armed suppression of the enemy.

"Falcon, maintain a height of thirty feet."

"Falcon One understands, thirty feet."

Bypassing towering buildings, maintaining a low flight altitude of thirty feet...

The high-speed rotation of the rotors of the three armed helicopters created a sonic boom that the reporters below covered their ears.

"I see the castle, repeat, I see the castle."

They rapidly approached the vicinity of the White House, while the lead armed helicopter had already used optical detectors to pinpoint the only source of heat from the ruins surrounding the White House.

"Lieutenant Colonel, there's something going on inside the castle. Repeat, there's something going on inside the castle."

The ever-relenting optical sensor cleared away the dust obstruction, and what appeared on the screen was a figure standing amidst the ruins!

A dark yellow coat, long, messy black hair, and a tall figure danced in the wind stirred up by the helicopter.

He stood there, watching the approaching armed helicopter overhead, his expression hidden behind his sunglasses—but the pilot felt a chill creep up his spine.

"Suspected hostile target detected! Repeat, suspected hostile target detected..."

Before the report over the radio was finished, the optical sensor could no longer detect the figure from before.

Where did he go? The pilot stared wide-eyed, searching, but soon he found him.

He half-squatted in front of himself, half-squatted in front of the helicopter cockpit.

The wildly spinning propeller was only a hair's breadth away from his head, and even as he approached that guillotine-like spot, the man's expression remained utterly calm.

The fatal scene was more terrifying than the most horrific horror movie for any pilot.

In the instant that fear gripped his heart, the sea tiger before him spoke in a deep voice…

"Behave yourself and don't stand up again."

After saying that, he stretched his hand out towards the top of his head—towards the propeller that was spinning at 400 revolutions per minute, no different from a meat grinder.

Click!

With an incredibly piercing, teeth-grinding metallic screech, the helicopter's rotor blades instantly failed, and the helicopter, having lost lift, plummeted to the ground.

"Falcon One has lost power! Repeat, Falcon One has lost power..."

Before he could finish his terrified words, Black Hawk plummeted to the ground...

Fortunately, his height of thirty feet above the ground saved him from being blown up along with the helicopter.

"Target is a superpowered individual. Fire! Fire immediately!!"

Following the commander's order, missiles fired directly from the magazine, along with large-caliber Vulcan cannons, locked onto the Sea Tiger in front of them... However, the next moment, he had already disappeared from their sight.

Using the same old trick, with unimaginable speed and lightning-fast reflexes to dodge bullets, Haihu easily brought three Black Hawk attack helicopters to a crash. As three plumes of burning black smoke rose, Haihu slowly walked toward the crowd carrying long guns and short cannons.

Some journalists, unable to withstand the immense pressure and fear, choose to scream and flee... But the journalism profession is certainly not lacking in people willing to risk their lives for firsthand news.

A CNN reporter rushed up to Haihu, raised the microphone, and spoke in a suppressed, fearful yet excited voice...

"Mr. Sea Tiger! The public online considers you a hero who opposes Vought International and superpowered individuals. What made you choose to take such action?"

"Mr. Sea Tiger! Have you reached some kind of agreement with Homelander, and are you preparing to fight for the rights of superpowered individuals?"

"Mr. Haihu..."

"..." Wu Nan remained silent, because he didn't know what to say at this moment.

Looking at the noisy crowd and listening to the reporters' nonsensical or manipulative words, he no longer wanted to say anything.

But he still knew clearly what his attitude should be—since the flames of conflict had been ignited, they could not be simply extinguished; since he had done this, he had to see it through to the end!

He took off his sunglasses and looked coldly at the other side of the screen, pointing his finger forward as if he were pointing at the ordinary people watching the show in front of the screen.

Then, he slowly placed his thumb in front of his neck, made a sharp slash, and then lowered his thumb downwards.

Provocation, outright provocation!

And it wasn't just the White House; his attitude seemed to be telling everyone watching the screen, and those so-called high-ranking officials and dignitaries.

Next, I'll kill you!

Without hesitation, he rose into the air and returned to the ruins of the White House... His actions undoubtedly caused an uproar throughout the world!

It is very easy to idolize someone, and it is just as easy to destroy that idolization.

Before today, he single-handedly destroyed the Vought Corporation...

Haihu, who killed the corrupt company's top executives and released the evidence of their crimes, is a true hero.

And now, the Sea Tiger, who destroyed the White House and silently provoked the entire world, is the biggest superpowered criminal.

On the internet, where millions of messages flow in an instant, discussions about the sea tiger erupted instantly.

There was absolutely no need for any deliberate inducement; almost all discussions and information about Haihu were biased towards expressing immense malice towards him.

People are calling on the government to kill this madman or arrest and imprison him! However, many more are turning their attention to other superpowered individuals.

In fact, people are not unaware of the problems they face living with a group of superpowered individuals.

Even though the United States is a gun-owning country, most people are used to living in danger.

But armed men and superpowered individuals are completely different levels of threats.

Carrying a gun is indeed dangerous, but if you can buy a gun, so can I. However, superpowers are not something everyone possesses.

Moreover, most superpowered individuals, even if they only awaken any auxiliary ability, can pose a far more terrifying threat than ordinary criminals.

Yes, anyone with even a little bit of rationality and thinking ability can understand the danger involved.

But why hasn't anyone raised any objections so far?

Because public opinion and thought are such easily controlled and manipulated things... because all of this is so easily played with today.

Those who control public opinion will only give the public the "truth" they crave when they want it. When all the media outlets and platforms that speak out lie together, it is easy to create a huge information cocoon.

Now, the collapse of Vought Corporation and the atrocities committed by Sea Tiger... have silenced any party attempting to profit from Compound V.

They were horrified, they were terrified, they were fearful!

The abilities and execution demonstrated by Haihu showed them just how much destruction a super-powerful, unscrupulous, and decisive superhuman could cause!

If Sea Tiger is already like this, what level could a perfect superhuman like Homelander achieve?

They weren't afraid of Homelander back then, because even though Homelander was powerful, he still had the collar that Vought International had put around his neck.

The powerful Homelander is not enough to inspire fear, but a superhuman with no moral boundaries can cause unimaginable destruction.

Some people believe that a terrifying individual with supersonic flight, a body of steel, heat rays, super strength, and super-fast reflexes can be defeated by an army.

Yes, such capabilities and possibilities cannot be ruled out, and some people will even bring up nuclear weapons to prove that no carbon-based life can survive at temperatures of tens of millions of degrees.

Perhaps that's true, but Homelander isn't a target that stands there and lets you beat it up to test its damage; it's an individual that can move, think, and make plans!