Bzzz—
Azure plasma sprayed from the muzzle.
Expressionless, Rorschach lowered the Plasma Pistol in his hand.
The middle-aged man's corpse, lying several meters away, was completely melted into ash by the searing heat.
Just then, Iron Man David, standing behind Rorschach, raised its metal head.
Blue light flickered within its eye sockets as it bowed slightly and said:
"My Lord, I have identified this unlucky man."
"Hmm?"
Rorschach raised an eyebrow and glanced back at Iron Man.
Then, seeming to accept the form of address, he nodded and said:
"Go on."
"Superhuman, male, forty-two years old... commonly known as Kilgrave, real name Kevin Thompson..."
Iron Man's mechanical voice spoke slowly.
"His life story was rather complicated. He had no parents and was abandoned at Red River Orphanage. After reaching adulthood, he seemingly worked as a spy for a time, then used his superhuman abilities to travel across the world..."
Before it had finished speaking, blue light flickered in Iron Man David's eye sockets.
Repeated footage appeared before Rorschach.
Most of it showed the middle-aged man appearing in various places around the world.
As well as footage of victims committing suicide or slaughtering one another.
Before the silent Rorschach could respond.
Iron Man continued:
"Because he wore a purple suit year-round, surviving victims called him the 'Purple Man'... He controlled people into committing suicide and murder, freely humiliated women, and stole artworks and gemstones... Mm, his numerous actions were extremely vile. It could be said that he deserved to die."
As soon as Iron Man finished speaking.
Rorschach took a deep breath and suddenly asked:
"What was his superpower? Controlling people through words?"
Upon hearing Rorschach's question.
Iron Man slowly turned its metal head, and the footage playing before them instantly vanished.
It seemed to consider for a moment before saying