The outpost battle at the edge of the Shi'ar Empire's Grand Teleportation Star Zone was transformed from four defensive warships of the Shi'ar Empire, each occupied by the Nine Major Kingdoms, the Skrull Empire, and the Shi'ar Empire. The remaining one was for the Civilization Alliance Army of this universe.
Mystique arranged this, considering that if so many people were all crammed into one base, old grudges would inevitably clash. Let alone anything else, Odin has beaten more than eighty percent of the civilizations in the Intergalactic Civilization Alliance Army. What discussion could there possibly be if they were put together? It would be better to stage an all-out fight instead.
Although the representatives from the Nine Major Kingdoms are few, each one is a prominent figure. At the moment, in the spacious and bright main conference room of the warship, everyone turned their heads to stare at Strange, who had just walked in.
Strange sighed and said, "This is not my idea, but Professor X's."
Magneto, sitting at the end of the table, immediately furrowed his eyebrows. He didn't utter a word throughout the entire meeting, but at this moment, he gave a slight cough.
Stark's face eased up a bit; after all, he understands Professor X's character. You could say that the total moral bottom line of all superheroes in New York might not be able to match Professor X's. If it weren't for him, ordinary people and mutants would have gone in war long ago.
The others also had to consider the opinions of the mutants, not because of the strength of individual mutants but mainly because Mystique now occupied the position of the Queen of the Shi'a Empire. The key to the battle with the Destroying Worms lies in the Shi'a Empire's Grand Teleportation Star Zone. If this is Professor X's idea, it should be given serious consideration.
Thus, everyone listened intently to Strange's explanation of Professor X's suggestions. Most of the people present were intelligent, and Professor X's theory wasn't complicated. When Strange finished speaking, everyone understood most of it.
"A few questions." Stark looked around and raised a finger. "Firstly, how do we guarantee Schiller's safety?"
"Going to the front lines doesn't necessarily mean going to the very front to have a fistfight with the bugs. Regardless of where you put Schiller, his wisdom should not be wasted." Strange shook his head: "The best method is to give him an army to command, or simply customize a special operations team for him and let him be strategist."
"That makes sense. I'm quite sure going to fight the bugs won't distract him." Loki rubbed his chin with his fingertips, saying, "But if he is to command troops at the front line, it would still be quite taxing."
Thor empathetically nodded, "Many people think commanding more soldiers is more tiring, but it also depends on the type of combat mission. Defensive ones are more relaxed, just needing meticulousness. However, if it's a time-limited siege, not only is the pressure high, one must remain highly focused. After all, battlefield situations can change in an instant. If you're distracted for just a moment, the result could be quite devastating."
The others nodded, feeling this plan was feasible. Then Stark asked, "Secondly, is Schiller willing to go?"
"I guess, if you tell him you want to send him back to Earth, then get someone to watch him and tell him to do nothing, he would definitely be very willing to go." Strange repeated his theory.
After some consideration, Stark felt it could work. This theory is also known as "drainage is better than blockage". Keeping Schiller blocked in his small clinic every day seems a bit inhumane. Besides, with a major enemy confronting them, no one has the energy to watch him. But if no one watches him, who knows when he might come up with a big surprise that harms oneself. It would be better to let him show off his skills within a controllable range.
"Thirdly, are you sure he can fight?" Stark asked uncertainly. He feels that although treating Schiller is very important, it can't delay the overall war situation.
"That depends on what the gains from fighting are." Nick, sitting at the front side of the table with his arms crossed, said, "If you say, after this war, the Three Great Empires and the Anti-matter Universe are ours to plunder, then Schiller is definitely one of the strongest military strategists in the universe. Even if he can't do it, he would learn on the spot at an incredible speed."
Everyone in the room sighed in unison, obviously aware of Schiller's habits. In terms of Greed, he is always extremely motivated. If the wages are in place, he can do anything.
"Alright, final point, where would it be suitable to place him?"
This question quieted everyone down, apparently scheming further.
Without a doubt, Schiller is strong, particularly when his motivation is at its maximum. In such a case, there is nothing he can't do in this world. He can give a seemingly outrageous but practically useful solution to any problem, absolutely maximizing the ratio of output to investment.
There is not a single General in the world who wouldn't want such an advisor. Plainly speaking, what decides the outcome of a war is just the ratio of combat losses. Whoever can accrue the most gains with the least losses would be the victor, and Schiller, who embodies Greed, just happens to excel in this.
But this also carries its risks. For the Nine Major Kingdoms, Schiller holds an extraordinary significance. No one could bear the responsibility if something unexpected occurred, and since this is his first time being so close to the front line, no one could guarantee that there wouldn't be any variables.
"Does he have any thoughts?" Loki asked.
"Professor X is conducting the most basic examination on him." Strange looked at his watch and said, "Charles should tell him the plan. If he agrees, I think he should choose a power to join in on his own. We just need to ensure he has enough authority."
"No problem, our own person, Queen Lilandra of the Shi'a Empire, the main combat area is within the Shi'a Empire territory. later in the meeting of the Intergalactic Civilization Alliance Army, his voice can't be questioned; whether to let Schiller command his own army or be a strategist, no one would question the Queen's decision."
The others nodded, thinking Stark's point was sound, but Strange still said, "No matter where he wants to go, it's best to take Peter with him. Spider-sense is the best danger alarm; in case of any accidents, we can come to the rescue in time."
Then others began to randomly add details, turning the conversation to topics like war strategy. The room filled with heated discussions.
Meanwhile, Professor X, who had not been at the Nine Major Kingdoms war discussions, was waiting for Shiller. As Shiller walked in, he revealed a typical smile and said, "Take a seat doctor. We won't need to do any superficial health checks; after all, what scanner is better than my mutant abilities?"
Shiller realized Professor X was joking, so he chuckled and took a seat facing him. Charles, however, shook his head and said, "My mutant abilities are also telling me you seem less cheerful than you appear."
"After all, even if I don't return to Earth, Strange and Stark would definitely follow me to ensure I don't do anything that could harm myself."
"Oh, you're worried about that," Charles looked into Shiller's eyes. "I thought you would guess that I had just scolded them."
Shiller glanced at him. Charles shook his head, showing a disagreeing expression. "This is a common mistake made by laymen who don't understand psychology and pedagogy. They think if a patient self-harms or wants to hurt others, that they should be locked up to ensure they stay alive."
"Many people's narrow understanding of mental diseases makes them believe that the patient either thinks too much or is tired and just needs rest. They have no idea that physical ailments can be treated in many meticulous and rigorous ways, which is also true for mental illnesses."
"I've just explained this issue to the two guys and convinced them not to treat you in such a rough way. It is completely ineffective and can even worsen your condition."
Shiller was almost tearful. Looking at Charles, he said, "It seems the textbooks are right. Psychologists need to pay more attention to their mental health than usual people do. Finding oneself a personal psychologist is a good choice."
"You came too late." Charles complained. "You not only delayed your own treatment but also suffered unnecessarily. If you had come to me earlier, I wouldn't have let those two amateurs interfere."
"Don't worry, I've persuaded them not to send you back to Earth or to watch over you. Your condition is far from severe enough to warrant supervision. You're completely capable of taking care of yourself, and your intellectual ability hasn't been affected at all. Staying at home doing nothing isn't good for you, and it's a loss to human civilization."
Shiller rubbed his hands together and looked at Charles with a hopeful glance, "So, if I don't return to Earth, what should I do?"
"Of course, to take part in the battle against the Oblivion Worms," Charles said seriously. "All the superheroes on Earth who can deal with this should participate, including you. Compared to those superheroes, your mental state is even more stable."
"When Nick came just now, I heard him mention that half of the Iron Men and Captain Americas from other universes are still arguing and that they aren't even the ones with the biggest conflict in other universes."
"Okay, so how should I participate in this battle? I do have many ways to push the Oblivion Worms back, but it seems Stark and Steven probably won't let me carry out my plan."
"There might not be enough time to investigate the causes and effects of this accident in detail and to develop a long-term plan," Charles shook his head. "If you want quick results, the methods might be a bit drastic. While I might understand you, others might not."
"But maybe you can change your perspective. You've changed the fate of so many people in this universe; that they already have their own unique abilities. If a small accident doesn't allow you to plan everything from the start, then why not experience the changes in the universe first-hand like a superhero? How about it?"
Shiller raised an eyebrow, "You're not suggesting that I go to the frontline and fight those bugs myself, are you?"
Just as Charles was about to deny and explain, Shiller sighed and said, "I knew this day would come. Being a superhero and fighting enemies physically is a regular course in this universe."
"Alright." Shiller stood up, his hands resting on the table. "Speaking of which, I have never been a superhero before, so I might as well give it a try. It'd be even better if I were not fighting those ugly bugs."
Ten minutes later, Strange came to Charles' office and asked, "How did it go, professor? Did you convince him?"
"He agreed to stay." Charles blinked, "But, he might have misunderstood the upcoming arrangements."
"A little misun—"
"Beep beep beep!"
The communicator in Strange's hand rang. He picked it up and heard Loki's puzzled voice on the line.
"Is Shiller with you? I thought I just saw someone who looks like him driving a recon vessel out."
"What??"