American Comics: Something's Wrong with This Superhero World

Chapter 51 Script

"Do you have any other motives?" the White Queen continued to ask.

"Of course, if I could get a promotion and a raise, become a CEO, marry a beautiful and wealthy woman, and reach the pinnacle of life, that would be wonderful."

Xiao Xian replied without hesitation that the scope of what is true is vast. People like the White Queen, who rely on their mind-reading abilities, can easily fall victim to mind-reading. After all, even if every word and sentence is true, the final meaning and purpose may be a lie or an attempt to mislead and deceive others.

Imagine a mid-level Hydra agent killing a Hydra subordinate to prevent information leaks. This mid-level agent could easily claim, as long as he doesn't overthink it, that the reason for killing the subordinate was because the subordinate's true identity was Hydra and that he knew his identity. He killed the subordinate to silence him, claiming it was his duty as a Hydra agent.

By omitting certain details, the message becomes that killing the other person was because their true identity was Hydra was my duty. Each part of the statement is correct on its own, but by concealing certain facts, it takes on a completely different meaning.

Or, if the truth is told in another way, it may be interpreted in a different way by those who are unaware of the facts.

For example, Liu Shan, the last emperor of the Southern Tang dynasty, was able to lead a single man to break through a million-strong enemy army without suffering any damage. He had the foresight to appoint the most virtuous and loyal prime minister in history and trust him unconditionally. His father was just a straw sandal seller and his mother was just a poor village girl. Yet, he eventually became the emperor.

"..." The White Queen was speechless upon hearing this. Of course, everyone wanted a promotion and a raise, so she simply asked, "So, are you planning to be my enemy?"

"If you don't hinder my promotion and raise, then of course I have no interest in being your enemy for no reason. If you're deliberately trying to mess with me, then of course we're enemies. If you help me get promoted and raise, then we can help each other out and you can bring me benefits, then of course we're friends."

Xiao Xian shrugged and said frankly, "There's nothing to hide. Even if I say it's as if the two of us will never be enemies, Empress Bai won't believe me. It's better to be frank and lay it out openly."

"One last question: what are your thoughts on the conflict between the radical mutant factions—the Brotherhood and the pacifists—and the X-Men?"

Queen Bai nodded upon hearing this. She wasn't a child, so she naturally didn't expect Xiao Xian to unconditionally not be her enemy. Most normal people would cooperate when there were benefits and be hostile when there were conflicts, as long as they weren't the kind of people who mindlessly antagonized mutants.

"I don't care." Xiao Xian was equally indifferent to this, and he didn't bother to hide it, saying it directly.

For a radical like the White Queen who will stop at nothing, she can cooperate with anyone who is not hostile to her; otherwise, she can forget about cooperating with any human force or individual.

Of course, afterwards, the White Queen and her associates would likely resort to double-crossing, backstabbing, murder to silence witnesses, and other similar tactics.

But they didn't apply for a patent for this kind of thing, and other forces would use it too. In the end, it's just a matter of who has the better methods.

If she has a good reputation, Xiao Xian wouldn't mind cooperating again next time. If she doesn't have a good reputation, then it's a matter of who has better methods. Anyway, as long as Xiao Xian uses her to complete his mission, he won't lose out.

As for whether mutants will eventually overthrow human tyranny, rule the world, and become the elite, as Magneto suggested, firstly, this is basically impossible in this world that combines DC and Marvel. Even without considering the X-Men faction, this world still has the Justice League, the Avengers, Kamar-Taj, and considering the existence of Shazam and Wonder Woman, there are also the gods.

Secondly, regarding Lao Wan's action plan and organizational skills, to put it nicely, it was a hastily assembled, makeshift team; to put it bluntly, it was even worse than a grassroots village in a certain Eastern country. When there were few people, it was chaotic; when there were more people, it would fall into chaos on its own without anyone provoking it.

If it weren't for Amelia's relentless persecution of mutants, Magneto, a leader who repeatedly failed, lacked organization, and had even betrayed the revolution, would have had a hard time recruiting people.

Moreover, their organization has poor welfare, low pay, a bleak future, high risks, very few potential members (mutants), and the existing members' overall education level and quality are not high, so there is no potential for them to grow.

In short, this world is too complicated. It's possible for Old Man's faction to establish a country or something, but to rule humanity is basically a pipe dream. Year after year, he's been arrested several times, and his plans have never succeeded. He doesn't have the ability, you know?

"Very good, perhaps we can consider cooperating. I will help you get a promotion and a raise, but you will also need to do some things for me." The White Queen smiled and suggested.

"For example? I won't do anything that's too disadvantageous or doesn't offer enough benefit."

Xiao Xian asked, "The White Queen came to the Osborn Group. Xiao Xian guessed that it was either for the Super Serum, the Osborn Group's technology, or the Osborn Group's capital. In any case, it couldn't be because she was lusting after Norman Osborn's body."

Let's be friends for now. Once Xiao Xian upgrades his Super Charm, we can try to win over the White Queen. If the White Queen takes control of the Osborn Group, wouldn't that be equivalent to Xiao Xian taking control of the Osborn Group?

"I hope you can sow discord between Norman Osborn and his son," the White Queen said. "For example, let Harry Osborn know that Norman Osborn sent you to undermine him. Of course, I will also reward you; I will speak well of you to Norman."

"Sowing discord between father and son?" Xiao Xian immediately understood. The White Queen was probably playing the role of a wicked stepmother, trying to gain Norman Osborn's favor and trust by sowing discord between him and his son, and finally gain control of the family property or the company.

Wait a minute, because he was always worried about being read by the White Queen, Xiao Xian had been suppressing his thoughts and not letting them wander. At this moment, Xiao Xian suddenly realized why the White Queen didn't just use telepathy to control Norman Osborn to transfer the company's shares.

Is it that Norman Osborn has special means to prevent being manipulated, or that being controlled by someone would easily expose him if he were monitored by relevant departments, or that the White Queen is simply not capable enough to control him at all?

"." The White Queen, who was watching Xiao Xian to read his mind, noticed the change in Xiao Xian's heart and her smile froze instantly. She suddenly regretted asking Xiao Xian for help. She thought she could pretend for a long time, but she didn't expect Xiao Xian to get close to the answer so quickly.

It seems that she is not capable enough. Xiao Xian immediately confirmed this when he saw the White Queen's smile freeze. The White Queen had been smiling all along when he was thinking about her, but her smile froze when he thought that she was not capable enough. Obviously, he had guessed the correct answer.

"You plotted against me?" the White Queen said with dissatisfaction, reading Xiao Xian's mind. She never expected that her ability to read minds would become her weakness.

"Your facial expression control is terrible. It's obvious you haven't had any professional training; you're just relying on your talent and superpowers." Xiao Xian shrugged. Since he could be mind-read anyway, he might as well get it off his chest.

"Your organization and discipline are lacking. With your abilities, it shouldn't be difficult to create a training manual for special agents, right? No wonder you often get beaten up by ordinary people despite having superpowers. With your level of discipline, you're not even as good as a regular soldier, let alone a special agent or special forces soldier."

(End of this chapter)