Ch. 681Shattered Memories
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Essex Corporation, led by Donald Pierce, captures Pyro, a Mutant.
- Sam and Dean are present and are questioned by Pierce but manage to leave unharmed.
- Sam decides to investigate the Essex Corporation to find out who sent the Mutants to this world.
- James (Wolverine) watches a USB drive containing Avengers footage, causing him distress and triggering fragmented memories.
- Blink arrives and tries to help James, but an unknown voice advises her not to disturb him.
Character Developments
- Sam: Shows cunning and quick thinking in dealing with Pierce, decides to investigate the Essex Corporation.
- Dean: Shows concern for Sam's safety, agrees with Sam's plan to investigate the corporation.
- James (Wolverine): Experiences distress and memory fragments related to the Avengers and his past.
- Blink: Shows concern for James' well-being, tries to help him but is advised not to by an unknown voice.
Significant Themes
- Identity and memory: James struggles with his memories and identity, while Sam uses a false name to protect his identity.
- Power dynamics: The Essex Corporation's mercenaries outnumber and outgun the Mutants, demonstrating their power.
- Investigation and discovery: Sam and Dean decide to investigate the Essex Corporation to uncover the truth behind the Mutants' arrival.
Character Interactions
- Sam and Pierce: Sam lies to Pierce about knowing Pyro, convincing him to let them go.
- Sam and Dean: They discuss their plan to investigate the Essex Corporation and decide to do it themselves since they can't contact Zhang Ye.
- James and Blink: Blink tries to help James but is advised not to by an unknown voice.
- The unknown voice and Blink: The voice advises Blink not to disturb James, implying they have knowledge about James' condition.