2 Going up the ramp

Herick didn't say anything, he just got in the car and headed towards the Palácio do Planalto. When he arrived, he saw many journalists, including some from abroad. They were pointing their cameras at him.

There were reporters from all the major countries, except China and North Korea, which was embarrassing for Brazil since they had invited their president, Nonetheless, even the president of Russia was present, It was strange how the president of Brazil was dressed, as it was not formal at all. He looked like an average middle-class guy.

This shocked the audience and the other presidents, but he continued up the ramp and into the Palácio do Planalto. He requested a microphone for a speech and began his first presidential address:

  — They wrote a script for me, but I didn't even look at it.

He held up the paper, crumpled it, and put it in his pocket before continuing:

  — Brazil is entering a new era, I don't have much to promise;Firstly, I don't know what power I can truly exercise, Secondly, I will have many adversaries ahead of me, who will be barriers between me and the people.

All the politicians were terrified by this speech. If this president were to die, they would be screwed.

The people's fury would be immense, and the Vice President gestured with his hands for him to stop. But Herick continued:

  — But Brazil is a free country, and I am willing to pay for that freedom with my life!

He caught his breath and continued:

I was elected perhaps due to a mistake made by the corrupt and criminals in our society, but you can be sure that they will bitterly regret it, In two days, I will face a great challenge, and I will do it with everyone watching, as I will invite it to be broadcasted live."

He took another breath and continued:

  — Brazil is the most welcoming country in the world, but that doesn't mean we're like timid kittens. I will not allow us to be backed into a corner. If they want to fight, we will fight until the end, and I will be at the forefront!Thank you all for listening. The Brazilian people are warriors and determined. These words came straight from my heart. Long live Brazil!

The Brazilians, with their hot blood, as well as some soldiers and a certain general, shouted with all their might:

  — Long live Brazil!

The president's fame rose to a surprising level. This speech had a great impact on the world, as everyone admired the president's stance. Of course, opinions varied, but the majority greatly admired him. However, there were four individuals who paid special attention.

One playboy murmured to himself as he watched:

  — I can tell from his micro-expressions that he's not lying. It would be great if Gotham City had a politician like him. Thankfully, Brazil managed to have one. Gotham still has hope.

Another observer, bald with an eyepatch and dark skin, looked at the screen with narrowed eyes and thought:

  —  So, he's just another radical? Hasn't the world had enough? Well, anyway, I'll send a reliable spy to his side for now."

The third person was a overweight, dark-skinned woman who had no special thoughts, just paying close attention.

The fourth was the president of Vought, who had the same reaction as the others. They did not consider Herick a potential threat, so why pay attention?

Herick entered the palace to attend to presidential matters. One day passed, and the next day he flew by private jet to the United States for a meeting.

When he arrived in the United States, he nearly jumped when he saw his interpreter. She was a beautiful, red-haired woman. Her perfume already tickled Herick's nose. She had fair skin, but what startled Herick was that she looked like Scarlett Johansson, but even more beautiful. She had no imperfections and a dazzling white smile.

He knew such a coincidence couldn't be real. The woman in front of him must be the famous Black Widow, a future Avenger. The question was, was she here to watch over him or to assassinate him?

Black Widow noticed his reaction, but she attributed it to her beauty and didn't think her disguise had been compromised. After all, not even the President of the United States would be able to break her disguise with just one look.

It was truly ridiculous that a random person could make her uncomfortable or suspect that they knew her true identity just by talking to her for a few moments without revealing anything to her.

These fan fictions often made fun of this woman's character. She was tough and wouldn't easily fall in love. They even forgot why she was called Black Widow in the first place, because of her coldness on missions and how she usually treated her "team members" with caution, always keeping her guard up.

Herick was starting to sweat with nervousness as this woman stood before him. She approached, gave him a pleasant smile, and kissed him on the cheek.

(Author's note: This is a common greeting in Brazil.)

After the greeting, she said:

  — Nice to meet you. I'm Natasha Romanoff, a Russian descendant who was born in Brazil. I'm honored to personally welcome the president of my country. That speech of yours truly changed my view on politicians. I thought none of them were worth anything, but you're different

Herick was now certain that he had a spy by his side. Her words were always concise, no mistakes or accents, just like a real Brazilian. She even had a slight Brazilian accent, She truly was the world's best spy. Her face showed no traces of lies as she acted normally.

Herick replied

  —  The pleasure is mine, Natasha Romanoff. You are a beautiful woman. Why didn't you become an actress instead of choosing this profession?

Herick asked the question seriously, his voice not trembling or anything; He decided to forget who she really was and pretend that she was just a normal woman. He did it with excellence, and not even Natasha Alianovna Romanova noticed anything, except for a normal nervousness.

Not everyone could face a woman like her without any reaction, Even the women admired her beauty; In fact, Nick Fury wanted her to infiltrate Vought, and all the preparations had been made, but with Homelander there, it would be very complicated and dangerous. Nick ended up aborting the mission.