American comic book series: The beginning of fusion with Homelander

"Charles, everyone in the base... has been killed."

Mystique Raven raised her head, her tone suddenly becoming much heavier.

The initially lighthearted atmosphere quickly turned somber.

“OK!” Eric nodded. “Tell us what happened inside the base.”

Mystique Raven, Beast Hank, Darwin, and the others recounted the events of that time to Charles and Eric in great detail, one after another.

As bystanders, both of them couldn't help but feel a sense of dread upon hearing this.

What happened at that time was extremely dangerous.

Even though three or four days had passed, those involved in Raven's case still couldn't help but turn pale when they recalled the incident.

"Thank goodness Rorschach was there, otherwise I can't imagine what would have happened," the Siren exclaimed sincerely.

“Yes, thanks to Rorschach,” Hank chimed in.

"Rorschach, you performed exceptionally well, far exceeding my expectations!"

Charles also cast an approving glance at Rorschach.

In the events of that night, Rorschach was the one who turned the tide, and his contribution cannot be denied.

Charles and Eric were overjoyed that Rorschach hadn't gone to the Soviet Union with them but had stayed at the base.

Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Chapter 031 To Go or to Stay

"Charles, what do we do next? Can we still go back to the CIA?"

Hank then looked up at Charles and asked a question.

Unlike other mutants, Hank was originally a CIA researcher, and his mutant identity was not even exposed while he was working for the CIA.

They naturally felt a different sense of belonging to the CIA than to others.

Moreover, the CIA can provide Hank with all the research resources he needs, and Hank still really enjoys his original job.

"Hank, I'm sorry, but it's very likely that you can't go back, and neither can we."

After a moment's hesitation, Charles decided to tell the truth.

This secret mutant base was actually very controversial within the CIA from the beginning, and many senior executives did not approve of it.

Now that this has happened again, it's almost impossible for the CIA to reallocate resources for reconstruction.

Charles's cooperation with the CIA will likely come to an end here.

From then on, they had to rely on themselves for everything, and had no further connection with the CIA.

"Is it like this?"

"Then what do we do in the future?"

Darwin, the Siren, the Angel, the Destroyer, and other young people were all somewhat bewildered and at a loss.

They waited anxiously for Charles and his party for three days, hoping for a result, but this was the unexpected outcome.

Charles and Eric couldn't help but exchange a glance.

Yes, the CIA ruthlessly abandoned them. What will happen to the mutants they recruited as a result?

"Raven, could you please greet everyone for me?"

Charles thought for a moment, then spoke to Mystique Raven.

Raven knew that Charles must have something to discuss with Eric, so she didn't ask any further questions.

According to Charles, he took charge of the situation as the host.

Charles then beckoned to Eric with his chin and led him into his room.

"I plan to send everyone home."

After closing the door, Charles didn't waste any words and directly told Eric his plan.

“No, Charles, we’re going to keep them here. Remember why we recruited them? I’m not stopping, whether the CIA is here or not!”

"The reason I stayed in the first place wasn't because of the CIA, but because of you, Charles!"

Eric, however, voiced his opposition.

"They're just a bunch of kids!"

"A group of children couldn't possibly escape in that situation!"

“Okay, Eric, except for Rorschach, but most of them…”

“Charles, Shaw has a team, and we need a team too! You know we do! Otherwise, no one can stop Shaw!” Eric interrupted Charles decisively.

Charles remained silent.

He knew Eric was right.

The only ones who can deal with mutants are mutants.

The massacre at the CIA base is a prime example; ordinary people are truly like lambs to the slaughter in the face of mutants with all sorts of abilities.

Moreover, Charles and Eric alone are far from enough.

“Okay, Eric, but we need to train them.”

After much deliberation, Charles made this decision, and he said it solemnly to Eric.

Eric couldn't help but show a hint of joy on his face.

“Everyone, including you!” Charles glared at his old friend, annoyed.

"Please, Charles, are you serious?"

Eric retorted in an exaggerated tone that he was not one of those children.

"What do you say?"

Charles left those words behind, ignoring Eric, and strode out the door.

Eric shook his head helplessly and quickly followed.

"OK, everyone!"

As soon as the two entered the hall, everyone's eyes turned to them again, and Charles announced his and Eric's decision to everyone.

"Although we will no longer have any connection with the CIA, Eric and I still plan to build our own team!"

“You’ve all seen what kind of person Xiao is. We will be the only team that has a chance to stop him.”

"Me, Eric, and all of you!"

"Of course, you are not ready yet, far from ready, and neither are Eric and I. So, for those who are willing to stay, I will give them special training."

"Of course, if anyone wants to quit, I will arrange to send them home immediately."

Charles's words echoed throughout the hall.

The mutants looked at each other, each having made their own decisions.

“I don’t want to go back to prison,” the abuser immediately declared.

"I have nowhere to go," Beast Hank shrugged in return.

“Charles, do you think I can go back to driving my taxi peacefully after everything that’s happened?” Darwin shrugged.

“I didn’t have this many friends before, so…” Siren also expressed that he didn’t want to leave his friends.

“This is where I grew up, where else could I go?” Raven said matter-of-factly, then glanced at Rorschach across from her. “Rorschach, what about you?”

As soon as Raven said that, everyone in the room subconsciously turned their attention to Rorschach.

Without a doubt, Rorschach was the most important of them all.

Rorschach's decision to stay or leave is undoubtedly the most pressing question.

“Rorschach, you are a very talented person.”

Eric personally spoke up to persuade him to stay, saying, "If you leave, it will be a huge loss for us. I personally really hope you stay."

“Eric, why are you making this atmosphere so heavy? When did I say I was leaving?” Rorschach laughed.

Eric visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

Many people at the scene couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

"Excuse me."

Just as the atmosphere was getting good, the angel suddenly poured cold water on everyone's enthusiasm, "Charles, I don't know Shaw, but Shaw killed almost everyone in the base, yet he didn't touch us."

"But those who mercilessly mock us are precisely the CIA personnel."

"I'm sorry, I can't do that."

“Angel…” Raven and Angel were the only two women, and they had a very good relationship. She immediately began to persuade Angel.

“Raven, I’m sorry, but I don’t think I belong here.” The angel stood up with a very firm attitude.

"OK, El Salvador."

Charles nodded, not saying much more. Everyone has their own choices. "Thank you for your company during this time. I'll take you home."

Hey, girl!

Eric's attitude was much less polite: "You know, if I see you on the battlefield, I won't hold back at all!"

“Eric!” Charles frowned slightly.

“What? Charles, do you still see them as fragile children who can’t handle the harsh truth? I think it’s time for a change, for us and for them!”

Eric, however, spoke with great conviction.

However, it must be said that there is some truth to it.

Chapter 032 Rorschach = Charles + Eric