Chapter 50 Superhero: Zed

He knew that Zed came from the world of Rune Continent, and was a shadow assassin who was good at ninjutsu and assassination, rather than a traditional superhero. However, he also knew Zed's strength and potential. For a non-traditional superhero, Zed's existence might bring some fresh elements and possibilities to Hawke Group.

Nathan Hawke thought about it, the character design and story background of the superhero Zed can be exactly the same as that of Runeterra. Or he can choose some cool and pretentious names such as "Master Assassin", "Lonely Man", "Invisible Blade" and so on, and match them with a few pretentious lines, then in the eyes of those handsome and immature children, the popularity will definitely be very "big"!

Nathan Hawke pursed his lips, smiled and said, "Well, since you have this idea, we can consider giving you a chance."

There was a glimmer of joy in Jie's eyes.

"However, becoming a superhero is not an easy thing. You need to go through rigorous training and tests." Nathan Hawke said, "We will provide you with resources and support, but you must work hard and sweat."

Nathan Hawke strikes a particularly dramatic note when he speaks of trials and struggles.

Zed heard the tone as well, but nodded in understanding, knowing that becoming a superhero required a lot of hard work and sacrifice.

"Okay, now that you've decided, let's get started." Nathan Hawke stood up and motioned for Jie to follow him out of the office.

Zed was taken to a studio by Nathan Hawke, where various lights and props were arranged, giving it a very professional atmosphere. Zed was a little confused, not understanding why a superhero had to come here, which looked like a place for filming a movie.

Nathan Hawke explained with a smile: "This is where we customize the personality and story background for the superheroes. We hope that each superhero can have his own unique image and story, so as to better attract fans."

Jie nodded to show his understanding, although he was still a little confused, but since it was Nathan Hawke's arrangement, he would naturally cooperate with it to the fullest.

Next, Jie started to participate in the shooting and makeup process. The makeup artist was surprised by his handsomeness and figure, and then satisfiedly gave him some special effects makeup to make his face look cooler and more mysterious. The stylist chose a black ninja costume for him, which was embroidered with beautiful patterns and hexagram patterns, highlighting his identity and strength.

Although Jie was not used to these fancy things, he still tried his best to cooperate and tried to show his best.

At the beginning of the filming, Zed showed off his amazing fighting skills and ninja skills. He flexibly shuttled between props and lights, and brought his ninja skills to full play. In front of the camera, Zed showed his cool movements and decisive attitude, perfectly interpreting the meaning of the titles such as "Master Assassin", "Lonely Man", and "Invisible Blade".

The people on the set were amazed at the capabilities used by the people that Nathan Hawke brought in person.

The director even knelt down in front of Nathan Hawke and said, "Boss, please let me shoot a series of movies about this superhero. Please help Taffy."

"Uh." Nathan Hawke was suddenly speechless.

With the advancement of technology, Hawke Group has also developed many new businesses, such as Vtuber, new media, games, and other superhero-based branch businesses. What Nathan Hawke didn't expect was that the middle-aged director would actually watch Vtuber.

At the same time, the staff around him were also looking forward to it. When the shooting of Jie was finished, they all invited Jie to take photos with them.

"Get up, don't be like this. I promise you, but remember to sign the confidentiality clause." Nathan Hawke smiled and patted the director's shoulder.

After the shooting of Zed, he felt the enthusiasm and expectations of the staff around him, which was a bit uncomfortable, but as a trained person, Zed still showed a very professional fake smile. The original strangeness and doubts about this world have slowly dissipated, replaced by a feeling of integration into it.

Nathan Hawke came over and said to Zed, "Your performance is excellent, and your superhero image has been customized successfully. We will prepare a series of promotional activities for you, and I believe you will be very popular in this world."

Jie was a little confused when he heard what Nathan Hawke said, but he waited until they were alone before he slowly explained it in detail.

Nathan Hawke smiled and said to him, "I know what you are thinking. But because of the war, the crime rate in the city has been pitifully low recently. But."

Jie just listened quietly.

......

In a busy area of ​​a city, a bank was attacked by gangsters. The gangsters, armed with powerful weapons, violently and arrogantly held the people in the bank and resisted the police who arrived.

The faces of the criminals were covered by black masks. They had carefully planned this robbery, and it was obvious that they were from a prominent background. The muzzles of high-powered weapons flashed with cold light, making everyone feel a threat of death.

"Don't move! Put down your guns!" the police commander shouted loudly. The armed policemen used the police car as cover and tried to subdue the brutal gangsters.

However, the criminals did not show weakness and launched a fierce counterattack. Flames spurted out of the muzzles of their guns and bullets whizzed in, causing chaos and panic around the entire bank.

At this critical moment, a black shadow suddenly flashed, and Jie appeared in the bank hall. He glanced around indifferently, with determination and resoluteness in his eyes.

"Who are you?" an arrogant and alert gangster shouted when he saw the sudden robber.

"You are not worthy of my speaking." Jie said softly. His voice was cold and calm, but it made everyone feel an indescribable sense of oppression.

"Looking for death." The criminals raised their weapons and shot at Jie.

Jie didn't say any unnecessary nonsense, he moved quickly, dodging the bullets of the criminals like a ghost. His dodging skills were so exquisite that it was dazzling and impossible to catch his figure.

In the eyes of the criminals, Jie seemed to be transformed into a dark wind, fiercely passing through their sight, leaving behind only bloody afterimages. Almost all of the criminals' attacks failed. To them, Jie was like an elusive ghost that they could not resist.

Jie's eyes were cold and sharp. He held two sharp fist swords and subdued the gangsters one by one. His attacks were fast and accurate, and each blow landed on the gangsters' vital points, leaving them powerless to fight back.

The bank was filled with smoke and the smell of blood, but soon everything returned to calm. Jie stood quietly in the center of the bank hall, and the gangsters around him fell to the ground without exception. The battle was so fast and fierce that no gangster could react.

Jie showed no joy at all, his face remained cold and firm.

The hostages were in a state of mixed emotions of surprise and relief at surviving a disaster.

"The police are here," Jie said calmly, turning around and preparing to leave.

The hostages who realized it later were ecstatic. One of them looked at Jie's back and asked, "Are you a superhero?"

"Zed. You can call me Zed."

The police entered the scene and began to control it, and learned that the name of this person who might be a superhero was.

"Robbery".

......

As night fell, Zed returned to his hut where he lived alone. During this period of time, his life had undergone tremendous changes. The experience of becoming a superhero gave him unprecedented excitement and challenges. However, there was a tangle in his heart, and he was not fully adapted to this new role and identity.

Sitting in front of the window, Zed quietly recalled his experiences during this period. He was brought to Hawke Group, received customization of his character and story background, and then participated in filming and publicity. He became a highly sought-after superhero in the eyes of the media and fans, but Zed felt a little uncomfortable with these publicity methods and media hype.

In Runeterra, he is a ninja who moves in mysterious ways, pays attention to secrecy and stealth, and never shows off his abilities. However, in the superhero propaganda of this world, he is required to show his fighting skills and heroic deeds, becoming the focus of media and audiences. This makes Zed feel a little confused. He wants to be a real superhero, but he doesn't know how to show himself.

"Maybe I should help those who need help." Jie muttered to himself. He didn't want to just be a hyped star, but to truly use his power to protect the innocent and justice.

However, he also understands that he is not a person with superhero experience, and he has never really played the role of a superhero. This makes him feel confused and helpless. He doesn't know what he should do to become a real superhero, how to face and solve those real crises and disasters.

Jie closed his eyes, immersed in his own thoughts. In his heart, he had the longing and desire for a real superhero when the "little kids" showed their smiles, but at the same time he was helpless and hesitant about reality. He knew that he needed time to adapt to this new identity and needed to experience more things and challenges before he could grow into a real superhero.

In the days that followed, Zed decided to stay in Hawke Group and continue to play the role of a superhero. He would face and solve those crises and disasters in his own way, no longer just a hyped star, but a true guardian.

And every night, as he shuttled between the rooftops of the city, using his blade to protect justice and peace, Jie gradually found his own rhythm. He learned to show his bravery and ruthlessness in front of the media and the audience, but when facing a real crisis, he still maintained his ninja's true nature and silently guarded those in need.