Steve frowned. Things were unfolding just as he had expected: most Superhumans were opposed.
Personally, he did not really agree with the Superhuman Registration Act either. Steve had to suppress his own feelings as he looked at the Superhumans around him-or, more precisely, at the Avengers-and said, "Sigh. I understand your opposition to the Superhuman Registration Act. I also understand your reasons for opposing the registration scheme. Those were the very points I wanted to express at the meeting."
"But whatever we think, things are no longer the way they used to be. The authorities are determined to push through the Superhero Registration Act, and as the most representative organization among all superheroes, the Avengers Squad has no choice but to accept official oversight."
Steve knew exactly what those words meant. He was hinting that any Avengers unwilling to accept the Superhuman Registration Act could leave the Avengers Squad.
"Currently, the Avengers Squad is the only publicly operating team with official backing. If we set the wrong example, large numbers of Superhumans might follow suit. So we cannot oppose the authorities, at least not openly."
At that moment, Steve sorely missed the old Strategic Corps, Peggy Carter, and... his commanding officer.
If they had been there to help him handle these matters, perhaps things would never have come to this.
"I don't believe opposing the Superhuman Registration Act is wrong. We just need to step outside that way of thinking when we look at this issue."
Steve had already hinted at it-or rather, spelled it out.
Anyone who wanted no part in this could retire and stop working as a vigilante or superhero, or leave the Avengers and continue opposing it.
Steve stated his position. "I will continue negotiating with the authorities. We may be able to find better solutions