Fake heroes To the public, The Vanguard are gods among men. They are charismatic, flawless saviors who arrive just in time to stop collapsing buildings, alien incursions, and terrorist threats. Millions buy their merchandise, wave their flags, and worship them as humanity’s ultimate protectors. But when the news cameras turn off, the masks come off. The tragic industrial accidents? The structural failures? The villain attacks? They are all meticulously staged. The heroes don't protect the innocent—they kill

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