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Kevin threw a name at Butcher and then ignored it.
The name he had just given Butcher, Valerie Hunter, was the relative of an innocent bystander who had been harmed years ago when Stormfront was still Liberty.
This relative could serve as a witness to accuse Stormfront of 'racism' and 'harming innocents.' The Boys could contact her to get some dirt on Stormfront.
While Kevin himself didn't plan to act against Stormfront, it didn't mean The Boys couldn't.
As for Kevin himself…
He took advantage of the current lull to go on a proper date with Annie.
Originally, Kevin thought that he had been on 'business trips' for so long and hadn't spent enough quality time with his girlfriend.
Although Annie had never complained and was very understanding of Kevin's actions, she was simply the epitome of a perfect girlfriend.
But Kevin felt somewhat guilty towards Annie, so he wanted to have a beautiful date with just the two of them.
The location chosen was a nearby amusement park themed after The Seven, with only Kevin and Annie present.
Kevin had originally thought this, and things should have been this way, but...
"Why are Kimiko and Cate here too?"
Upon entering the park, after Kimiko and Cate, the two third wheels, finally left, he couldn't help but say to Annie:
"I thought this was our long-awaited date for two..."
"Kevin, to me, our last date was last weekend. It hasn't even been a week yet."
Annie blinked as she explained.
Kevin: "..."
It seemed so...
To Kevin, it felt like months since he had dated Annie, but to Annie... it hadn't even been a week since their last date, and they could still see each other every day.
Kevin sighed:
"You know I often go to another world. My sense of time isn't the same as yours."
"Then how long were you gone this time?"
"Roughly less than a month?"
The timeline of the Wolverine plot was not long; if he only followed the plot, it would probably end completely in about a week.
Kevin had done many things in the other world, such as dealing with Alkali-Transigen with Logan and others, and buying the rising sun.
He also left Logan a powerful tool that could be used to manipulate public opinion.
Not just Rocket Raccoon's device, but also the entertainment company Kevin left behind.
It was precisely because of these things that Kevin stayed in the Wolverine world for an extended period.
A month wasn't long, but it wasn't short for Kevin, who had experienced a lot.
So he felt like he hadn't spent time with Annie in a long time.
But for Annie, it wasn't like that.
She only felt that Kevin's 'desire' had grown stronger these days, and his physique was incredibly good.
Although Annie also liked this about Kevin, there still needed to be some moderation.
To prevent Kevin from doing anything during their date, Annie brought Kimiko and Cate along.
Besides, Kimiko had long wanted to go to the amusement park, and bringing her today could be considered fulfilling one of her wishes.
"To me, it's like you never left."
Annie said helplessly, but after a while, her eyes darted, and she leaned towards Kevin, blinking as she asked:
"Speaking of which... next time you go to another world, can you take me with you?"
"Oh..." Seeing Annie's flickering eyes, Kevin instantly understood everything: "I get it. You actually want to go to another world to play with me... ahem, to save the world, that's why you're deliberately contradicting me, right?"
Hearing Kevin say this, Annie changed the subject, her eyes darting as she replied:
"How could that be?! I just want to share some of your work so you don't have to work so hard. How can you think of me like that! Kevin, you've disappointed me too much!"
Annie said, even showing a very disappointed expression.
But Kevin's smile remained unchanged. He leaned close to Annie and asked:
"So... what's the truth?"
"...Alright, I want to go to another world with you."
Under Kevin's intense gaze, Annie didn't last long before revealing the truth.
Kevin showed an 'I knew it' expression and was about to speak to Annie:
"Annie..."
But then he heard Annie say again:
"And, you really scared me that day, Kevin. I don't know what happened to you in the other world. I really... I'm really afraid of losing you."
Annie was no longer joking this time, speaking seriously to Kevin.
In fact, ever since she knew Kevin could travel to other universes, Annie had always wanted to go with Kevin.
But she was worried that doing so would cause Kevin trouble, so she never really acted on her whim and told Kevin these things.
However, a few days ago, Kevin collapsed unconscious in the safe house they had prepared together. No matter how much she called him, he wouldn't wake up, which made Annie realize that what her hero experienced in another world could be very dangerous.
She never knew what Kevin did in another world or what kind of enemies he encountered.
Although Kevin later explained that he was fine, Annie could tell he was lying.
Annie didn't really want to interfere with what Kevin did in another world, because it was Kevin's own business. Even though they were a couple now, before they were engaged and officially future husband and wife, they should maintain their respective private spaces.
Annie wouldn't ask Kevin too many questions about things in the other world, but after what happened two days ago, she was truly worried that she would unknowingly lose Kevin.
Lose the person she loved most right now.
Therefore, Annie made the request to Kevin to travel the worlds with him.
No matter what, no matter what Kevin experienced, she wanted to be by his side.
Annie's eyes were very sincere, and Kevin could tell she was telling the truth.
Perhaps Annie also had some thoughts of wanting to 'save the world' with Kevin, but her concern for Kevin was indeed real and undeniable.
This girl he had saved was truly worried about him.
Being cared for, being loved, a warmth flowed through Kevin's heart.
He hugged Annie and whispered in her ear:
"Don't worry, I won't let similar things happen again, and if there's a chance in the future, I'll take you to another world to see it, I promise."
"You better not lie to me."
"I won't lie to you."
Currently, Kevin couldn't take people with him. Taking people would cost a considerable amount of skill points, and for every day the person stayed, one more skill point would be paid.
Kevin's skill points weren't that abundant yet to afford another person's 'travel expenses,' so for now, Kevin couldn't take Starlight to other worlds.
However, not being able to now doesn't mean not being able to in the future.
When Kevin completely achieves skill point freedom someday, perhaps he can take Annie and other people to and from various universes.
By then, Kevin himself could even form a 'Multiverse Guardian Squad.'
He believed that day would not be far off.
Kevin and Annie exchanged loving glances for a while. After they separated, they noticed another person standing beside them.
It was Cate.
"Sorry, did I interrupt you two?"
Cate, who had been watching from the side for who knows how long, blinked innocently after noticing their gaze:
"I just bought some water. I was going to give it to you, but... maybe I should go find Miss Kimiko instead."
Being watched, Kevin and Annie were somewhat embarrassed.
The two calmly released their embrace, and Annie stopped Cate from leaving, saying:
"No need, we were just... well, talking about something else, no interruption at all. By the way, where's Kimiko?"
"She just went on the carousel. I'm not very interested in that ride, so I thought I'd come find you two."
Cate explained.
Kimiko was still young at heart. She loved childish rides that were more for adults.
Rides like carousels and spinning teacups were deeply loved by Kimiko.
Hearing Cate say this, the two also looked towards the carousel in the distance and saw Kimiko playing happily by herself, her face full of smiles.
That smile also infected everyone, making everyone's mood much better.
Looking at Kimiko, Annie thought of something else and suddenly asked Kevin:
"By the way, Kimiko's brother..."
"He's still in 'treatment.' He was too severely brainwashed. You saw it when Kimiko met him last time; even in that situation, he didn't give up trying to persuade Kimiko to join him in terrorist activities."
Mentioning Kimiko's brother, Miyashiro Kenji, Kevin also sighed.
A few days ago, taking advantage of having time, Kevin couldn't resist Kimiko's plea and took Kimiko to meet Miyashiro Kenji.
This was to reassure Kimiko and also to check if Miyashiro Kenji's psychological condition had improved.
But perhaps Kevin's methods were too gentle, not abusing Miyashiro Kenji, and the boy's will remained firm.
Firmly wanting to cause destruction.
To prevent him from 'infecting' Kimiko, Kevin had not allowed Kimiko to 'visit' him since then.
Kimiko also understood Kevin very well. She knew Kevin was trying to cure her brother. At home, she didn't cry or make a fuss, still living her daily life as before, waiting for the day her brother was cured and they could reunite.
It's just... Miyashiro Kenji was too deeply brainwashed. Conventional psychological treatment methods were already useless for him. To make Miyashiro Kenji normal again and return to society, it would probably... require special methods.
Kevin said, glancing at Cate inadvertently.
Cate seemed to understand Kevin's thoughts. She said:
"If you allow, I can help..."
"No, or rather... not for now. You just handle Luke and their matters for now. Miyashiro Kenji... I'll think of another way."
Although Kevin had thought about having Cate brainwash Miyashiro Kenji before.
But now Cate was still dealing with Golden Boy Luke and his brother Sam. Luke's memory had already been deleted by Cate at his own request, and Sam's memory was also influenced by Cate, making him temporarily forget about Compound V, allowing him to stay safely in The Woods.
Cate's abilities were weakening under the influence of drugs. Affecting the memories of two people was already her limit.
If she were to perform long-term memory deletion on a third person, Cate herself would break down first.
The group discussed Miyashiro Kenji's situation.
Not far away, Kimiko also got off the carousel at this moment and happily came over to hold Cate's hand.
Ever since Cate arrived, Kimiko hadn't used her unique sign language to communicate with everyone much.
More often, she would choose to hold Cate's hand, allowing Cate to read her thoughts and then convey her words to everyone.
It was the same now.
After Cate and Kimiko shook hands, Cate quickly understood Kimiko's thoughts and translated:
"Miss Kimiko said she had a lot of fun and wants to know what to play next."
"Next, huh?" Kevin stroked his chin and thought: "Something exciting. How about a roller coaster?"
He said, pointing to the roller coaster in the distance.
Annie's expression was strange, and she asked with some surprise: "Are you sure... this ride is exciting for us?"
"Uh..."
This question left Kevin speechless.
Everyone present was a Supe. Rides like roller coasters and giant swings, which were exciting for ordinary people, might be no different from a carousel in the eyes of these Supes.
At least for Supes specializing in physical abilities like Kevin, Annie, and Kimiko, this was the case.
"Alright then, let's change to another one..."
Kevin was about to suggest trying another ride, like a haunted house or something.
But suddenly, the terrified screams from the roller coaster made his words halt abruptly.
On exciting rides like roller coasters, it wasn't unusual for passengers to scream in terror.
If...
That roller coaster hadn't flown directly off the tracks.
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