บท 177: [176] : Professor X
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"Still no progress?"
Outside the isolation chamber of Super Entertainment, Roger looked through the glass at Starlight, who sat expressionlessly inside. He sighed in frustration and turned to Tek Knight.
"Don't we have any superheroes with psychic abilities?"
"None, and even if we did, it wouldn't matter. Her mind is a chaotic mess. Think of it as a formatted robot—everything except its factory settings has been wiped."
"So, her memories were erased?"
"More like suppressed. The memories are still there, buried deep within her mind, but we don't have the means to retrieve them."
After a detailed examination, Tek Knight had a good understanding of how Vought International conducted their brainwashing.
It was a brutally straightforward process: first, they would format a person's mind, wiping it clean, and then program new directives into the blank slate.
This was how Vought created a controlled assassin.
Tek Knight also discovered that the brainwashing wasn't done by a superpowered individual, but rather through a special device.
Vought had developed a machine specifically for brainwashing. It was unclear how they achieved such technological sophistication, but ever since Roger had overthrown them, Vought's scientific advancements seemed to have no limits, with new black-tech inventions emerging one after another.
Knowing Starlight's current condition, Roger realized that she couldn't be cured in this world. Much like Tek Knight's tumor, helping Starlight required taking her to another world.
But that wasn't a problem for Roger.
With the established portal between The Boys world and the Marvel Universe, Roger could take Starlight to either the Avengers or X-Men worlds to cure her.
The real issue was determining just how many hidden forces Vought still had.
"If every one of Vought's outposts has a brainwashing machine like this, then our fight against them might go on indefinitely," Roger said, frustrated.
Tek Knight responded, "We've salvaged most of the data from Vought's underground base, including details about some of their forces. However, Edgar wouldn't have stored everything in one place. What we've recovered might just be the tip of the iceberg."
Roger grimaced. "They're like cockroaches—disgustingly persistent. Isn't there a way to eliminate them once and for all?"
"Not for now… Unless you consider calling for reinforcements?"
Tek Knight's suggestion gave Roger an idea.
Given Vought's advanced technology and vast resources, it was becoming increasingly difficult to root out their hidden operatives. But if Roger could bring in reinforcements—specifically, someone with the ability to pinpoint everyone's location in the world instantaneously...
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"Got it—Professor X!"
"Who?"
Tek Knight raised an eyebrow in confusion at the unfamiliar name.
Roger didn't explain. Instead, he said, "Leave Starlight to me. While I'm at it, I'll bring in some reinforcements and maybe even throw a cross-world party."
Tek Knight's suggestion had reminded Roger of the perfect solution.
If anyone could locate every operative of Vought in an instant, it was Professor X. By bringing him into The Boys universe and simulating the construction of Cerebro, they could identify every Vought agent in one sweep.
The best part? This world had never encountered a psychic as powerful as Professor X. Vought wouldn't have any defenses against such an ability—no psychic-blocking technology or architecture.
In this world, Professor X would be an unstoppable force—a true Deus Ex Machina.
Handing the doll-like Starlight over to Roger, Tek Knight watched as Roger opened the portal to the X-Men universe.
This X-Men universe wasn't the one devastated by the Sentinels, but rather the one where Jean Grey was born.
Previously, Roger had sent Jean Grey back to her world while dealing with Ultron. Now that Ultron was defeated and Roger was preparing to help the DC Universe handle Darkseid, he figured it was time to bring Jean back.
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Upon entering the X-Men universe with Starlight, Roger was quickly noticed by the staff at Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. A student led him to Charles Xavier's office.
Seeing Roger again, Charles greeted him with a smile.
"So, you finally decided to show up. I thought you'd forgotten about Jean."
"Something unexpected came up; I ended up in another world. Anyway, let's save the small talk—I need your help with something."
Roger cut straight to the point.
He retrieved Starlight, encased in a special stasis device, from his dimensional bracelet and placed her before Charles.
"This girl has been brainwashed. Her mind is in complete disarray. Can you restore her memories?"
Seeing Starlight and sensing the chaotic state of her mind, Charles' expression turned serious. He maneuvered his wheelchair closer, placed his hand on her head, and frowned.
"Was this done by someone in your world with psychic abilities?"
"No, it's a machine—a device modeled after psychic powers."
"Technology?" Charles sighed deeply upon learning that this wasn't the work of a mutant but rather a human invention. "It seems that no matter the world, humans have a penchant for tormenting their own kind."
Roger shrugged but silently agreed with Charles.
Humanity never failed to disappoint when it came to cruelty—whether in ordinary worlds or those with superpowers, humans excelled at creating tools to harm or eliminate each other.
After a moment of silence, Charles smiled and said, "Fortunately, her memories are intact. I'll guide her into a dreamlike state to help her recall her identity and past. It won't take long. In the meantime, why don't you check on Jean? She's been waiting for you."
Charles' smile carried a hint of mischief.
He was well aware of Jean Grey's feelings toward Roger. Though Jean claimed to see Roger as family and Roger appeared to view her the same way, Jean's occasional moments of distraction suggested otherwise.
Charles, though still single himself, was perceptive in matters of the heart. He couldn't help but wonder if Roger was oblivious to Jean's feelings.
Judging by Roger's nonchalant demeanor, Charles suspected he was completely unaware.
But Charles wasn't worried. As long as Jean stayed close to Roger, she would eventually have her chance.
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