Homelander: New Legacy

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Tony was an expert in this field. Although he hadn't fully familiarized himself with this world yet, he clearly understood the basic concept of the Sentinel robots—especially after his long conversation with Hank.

Hearing Roger and Tony mention the Sentinels, Hank couldn't help but listen intently. But Tony merely glanced at Hank and suddenly said:

"Hank, if you don't mind, why don't we call it a day?"

"Of course, are you heading back to rest?"

"It's getting late, isn't it?" Tony replied with a smile before leaving with Roger to his room.

This deliberate move to exclude Hank made Roger a bit curious. Once they reached Tony's room, Roger finally asked:

"Tony, is there something wrong with the Sentinels?"

It seemed to Roger that Tony had purposefully avoided Hank to discuss the Sentinels, leading him to suspect that there might be an issue.

Sitting in a chair in his room, Tony responded:

"There's nothing inherently wrong with the Sentinels. These robots, based on mutant genetics, are easy to deal with. Honestly, even without me, you could just waltz into their research facility and use the method you've employed before… Snap."

Tony clapped his hands together, mimicking Roger's use of the Power Stone, and continued, "And poof, problem solved. Sentinels dismantled. No need for me."

"…"

"But you didn't come to me just for that, did you? What do you really want to do with the Sentinels?" Tony cut straight to the point.

He was right. If Roger's only goal was to destroy the Sentinels, he could easily accomplish that alone using the Power Stone. The Sentinels wouldn't even pose a challenge.

But Roger had other plans. He saw potential in the Sentinels, which is why he sought Tony's expertise.

Roger sat down across from Tony, deliberated for a moment, and said:

"I wanted to ask: is it possible to reprogram these robots, to control them and use them… to protect these two universes?"

Destroying the Sentinels was simple. But dismantling them outright seemed wasteful, especially given their unique ability to integrate multiple powers.

After learning about the Soul Stone's importance to the two universes, Roger began to consider how to safeguard them once the Soul Stone was removed.

The Soul Stone, as Andrea's message made clear, was one of the six Infinity Stones essential to addressing the multiverse crisis. Roger had no choice but to take it.

Since the Soul Stone couldn't be left behind, the next best solution was finding an alternative way to protect these universes.

The Soul Stone was the foundation for the two universes' independence from the greater Marvel multiverse and served as their core protection. While Roger didn't fully understand how the Soul Stone worked, he wondered if its protective role could be replicated.

This is where the Sentinels came in. Leveraging Tony's expertise and the Sentinel technology, Roger envisioned a plan: to create an upgraded army of Sentinels led by Tony that could safeguard the two universes.

It was an ambitious but potentially feasible idea.

Tony, caught off guard by Roger's question, studied him for a moment before saying:

"In theory, it's not impossible. But are you sure you want to do this?"

"What's the issue?"

"Well, while I personally have no problem with machines, our mutant friends might not see it that way. Are you certain they won't be furious if we turn these Sentinel robots into protectors?"

The Sentinels were infamous for their ruthless extermination of mutants. While they were merely following human-programmed directives and lacked self-awareness, the trauma they caused mutants was undeniable.

Many mutants, as well as their friends and families, had suffered or died at the hands of Sentinels. For most mutants, the idea of keeping these robots around—let alone repurposing them—was unthinkable.

Even so, Roger didn't think this would be an insurmountable issue.

After a moment's thought, he said:

"We could modify the Sentinels' appearance once we gain control of them, or we could destroy the existing models after acquiring the technology and build new versions that don't harm mutants."

Tony pondered Roger's suggestion for a moment before replying:

"It might not be as straightforward as you think… but it's a good idea. First, though, you'll need to acquire the Sentinel technology. And you might want to have a word with that bald professor."

"I'll explain it to Charles, and I'll secure the Sentinel tech. All I need from you is to create Sentinels that can protect these two universes."

"Excuse me, but can I interpret that as you doubting my abilities?" Tony raised an eyebrow.

"I'm not doubting your skills," Roger clarified. "It's just that in the parallel worlds I know, the machines you've created have caused some pretty big problems."

"Don't lump me in with those other Tonys! If another version of me made a mistake, that's on him. I, Tony Stark of this universe, will not screw up!" Tony declared confidently.

Roger studied him for a moment before nodding. "Alright, as long as you're confident."

Although Roger had some concerns about Tony accidentally creating another Ultron, he couldn't think of anyone better suited to reprogram the Sentinels and turn them into allies.

After leaving Tony's room, Roger decided not to seek out Charles immediately. It was late, and discussing such matters at this hour might come across as impolite.

Moreover, there were still finer details about the Sentinels and their integration with mutants that Roger needed to carefully consider.

Thus, Roger returned to his room to rest.

For once, his night passed peacefully, without any interruptions.

However, the calm didn't last long. Early the next morning, just as Roger was preparing to meet Charles and discuss his ideas, he encountered Magneto at his door.

The older version of Magneto.

Wearing his iconic helmet designed to block telepaths, Magneto's somewhat cloudy eyes brightened the moment he saw Roger.

"You're Roger?"

"...That's me. Magneto, Erik?" Roger replied, taking a step back, feeling a bit unnerved by the strange intensity in Erik's gaze.

"Yes, it's you. You remember me, don't you?"

Erik's cryptic words left Roger even more perplexed. While Roger had met Magneto before, it wasn't this Magneto.

This should have been their first meeting, so why was Erik talking as if they knew each other?

Before Roger could ask, Charles arrived, wheeling himself into the conversation and interrupting Erik:

"Erik, you've got the wrong person."

"Impossible! I'm not mistaken!" Erik insisted.

Charles sighed. "He's not Andi, Erik. I can assure you of that."

"…"

Their exchange made Roger realize that Erik, like Athena, had mistaken him for Andrea. Feeling a pang of sympathy for Erik, Roger thought:

At least Athena being an AI had an excuse for confusing me with Andrea. But Erik? He's a sentient, intelligent being. Can't he tell the difference?

Maybe he's just too old, and his mind isn't as sharp as it used to be… Roger thought impolitely.

Despite Erik's stubbornness, Charles eventually managed to calm him down and convince him to leave.

Once Erik was gone, Charles turned to Roger and apologized:

"Sorry about that. Andi and Erik were quite close. And with Erik's current mental state… well…"

"It's fine. Can I ask what their relationship was?"

"Oh, Erik and Andi? Hmm, you could think of them as siblings, though not by blood. Back when Erik left, Andi stayed by his side for a while."

Hearing this, Roger couldn't help but twitch slightly.

Siblings again… He thought, exasperated.

It seemed this predecessor of his had a knack for forming family-like bonds wherever she went. Roger's earlier speculation that Andrea might have been a Marvel social butterfly didn't seem far off the mark.

"So why was he here to see me?" Roger asked.

Charles explained, "In Erik's mind, only Andi could save mutants. He mistook you for her, so naturally, he hoped you'd do the same."

"That's what I came here for."

"No, it's more than that," Charles replied. "If you know Erik, you'll understand how extreme his views can be. His idea of 'saving' involves the complete eradication of humanity—something I can't allow."

Erik's extremism didn't surprise Roger.

But he couldn't help asking Charles, "Humans have pushed mutants this far, and yet you still think of them?"

Roger wasn't suggesting he wanted to harm humans; he was merely curious about Charles' perspective.

Charles responded:

"It's not about thinking of them. It's about recognizing that not all humans are enemies. You've seen Mutant City. Not everyone living there is a mutant. There are humans among them—humans who stand with us. But Erik's solution would annihilate them all, which is something I cannot accept."

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