Erik raised his eyes to look straight at Solomon at the head of the table and said tensely:
"So, you plan to do nothing and let them carry out their plan to destroy humanity?"
At that, Solomon chuckled softly and shook his head slightly, his expression calm and composed.
"Vought needs an opportunity to rise, and Mutants likewise need an opportunity to establish themselves in the world."
In a flash of inspiration, Charles instantly saw through Solomon's hidden plan. Delight suddenly lit his eyes, and he hurried to voice his understanding for confirmation:
"I understand!"
"You intend to let the Black King run wild, let him stir up turmoil and create a crisis, then wait until everything spirals completely out of control and the whole world is in a panic before Vought's superheroes step in to end the catastrophe. That single battle will make them legends, firmly establish Vought's reputation, and let all humanity witness the protective power of Mutants!"
As Charles saw it, given Solomon's unassailable strength, as long as Vought was willing to intervene, the Black King's extreme plan had never had the slightest chance of success.
But that delight vanished in an instant. His brows abruptly knitted, his face showing distress and conflict as he earnestly tried to dissuade him.
"But that would mean innocent ordinary people dying horribly in the catastrophe. The price is far too high, and it's simply too cruel. You could stop the Black King in advance. There's no need to stand by and watch countless lives be sacrificed for nothing!"
Faced with Charles's objections, Solomon shook his head gently. His tone was flat, yet utterly indifferent.
"What do the lives and deaths of countless ordinary people have to do with me?"
"Am I the one personally sending them to their deaths? Shaw