American Comics: Multiverse of Madness

360. Candidates for the Timeline Regulatory Organization.

Great, the three most difficult tasks had all been solved.

Even Alex hadn't anticipated that he would somehow gather all the necessary components. Everything was ready; all that remained was to set it in motion.

Now, with just a nod, Alex could sever the Wasteland Universe, making it his own exclusive world and a 'Sacred Timeline'—a unique timeline separate from most of the multiverse.

Yet, at this crucial moment, Alex hesitated.

Ever since his bewildering journey through universes began, Alex had mostly lived in a state of passivity. Even when studying magic, strengthening himself, or playing the game with higher beings, he was often acting under duress.

Whether it was the Wasteland Universe or these later universes, Alex was always reacting to various problems, taking them as they came. But now, suddenly finding himself in control of his own universe, Alex felt a bit uneasy.

This uneasiness wasn't a sense of impending crisis; it was more a lack of confidence in his abilities.

While he had previously relied on different forces to overcome many daunting challenges, gaining substantial benefits and saving numerous people in the process, Alex knew his own strength hadn't yet reached the level of a true powerhouse.

Moreover, he had no experience in managing or controlling a Sacred Timeline. Chatting with friends online about plot points in his past life was one thing, but actually becoming the master of a timeline was a much bigger deal, and it made him nervous.

This anxiety was unavoidable. Previously, Alex had only needed to worry about himself—if trouble came his way, he could just open a portal and escape with Kara and Pietro.

Now it was different. The lives of everyone within an entire timeline were in Alex's hands.

If he made a mistake or faced an unsolvable problem, all those lives could become collateral damage. That's not a responsibility just anyone can bear.

"Master, what are you thinking about?"

Miss Minutes looked at Alex, who had been silent for a while, and curiously asked.

Hearing her, Alex slowly pulled himself from his thoughts and rubbed his temples.

"Nothing. I was just thinking about how to begin this project. Establishing a timeline regulatory organization isn't easy, and it's definitely not something I can accomplish on my own."

Alex understood that he was no expert in this area. So, he hoped to find people who truly understood this field to join an organization similar to the TVA, helping him manage the timeline.

"Indeed," Miss Minutes nodded in agreement, her eyes twinkling as she asked, "Do you have any candidates in mind? Actually, if you could keep Barry Allen around, he'd be an excellent agent. He's got quite a lot of experience, after all."

"Barry Allen?"

Alex couldn't help but chuckle.

"I'd be thankful if he didn't cause any trouble. That guy is a good hero, sure, but as a regulator, with his personality, he'd never agree to it."

Alex's comment wasn't offhand. To prevent the Wasteland Universe from spawning temporal criminals or anomalies that could create new parallel universes, he would have to prune any emerging parallel universes as soon as they appeared.

You could call it 'maintaining timeline stability,' but in harsher terms, it was a stifling of this universe's developmental potential.

The Wasteland Universe itself originated from a world where heroes were utterly defeated and supervillains had won decisively.

If Alex left things to develop freely, there could be parallel universes where the heroes made a comeback or both sides were locked in a stalemate. But if Alex intervened, the heroes' defeat would become an irreversible reality.

In fact, this timeline might end up in an endless loop, repeating the same development over and over.

With a personality like Barry Allen's, he likely wouldn't agree with that kind of arrangement. Moreover, even if Barry did want to stay, he couldn't, as his mission was to restart the Apokolips War universe and carve out a new timeline for its development.

Additionally, if Barry Allen were to come to this universe, it's uncertain whether he would retain his Speed Force powers after losing his connection with the main universe's Flash.

If luck is on their side, the Wasteland Universe might birth a new Speed Force. If not, Barry would just be a regular person here, offering little help. So, Alex essentially ruled out that option.

"Then you'll have to find suitable agents from within this universe. The Justice League members seem like good candidates," suggested Miss Minutes, recalling the heroes of the Justice League and noting their impressive fighting skills and dedication.

"In fact, I've had certain people in mind for a while now, though I hadn't made a final decision until now."

Alex, gathering his thoughts, considered the idea carefully before speaking.

"Oh? Who are they?" Miss Minutes's curiosity grew as she watched Alex closely.

Alex didn't hesitate, replying directly. "The Richard family, with their two kids."

"The ones Constantine and Logan brought back from the past?" she asked.

"Yes."

Like the Avengers' time-travel journey to gather the Infinity Stones, these fixed time-travel events are entirely "logical" on a Sacred Timeline, without elements that might cause time anomalies.

"Mr. Fantastic, Reed Richards, is one of the smartest people in this world, and he has an exceptionally thorough understanding of time. Most importantly, he's a 'cold' scientist, very rational," Alex continued after a pause, reflecting on the rest of the family.

"Invisible Woman, Susan, is brilliant too, though her talents are often overshadowed by Reed's. And their kids are anything but ordinary. With them on board, I'll feel more assured."

Reed and Susan's children, Valeria and Franklin Richards, both have immense potential, despite their young ages.

In the main universe, Franklin's abilities are so powerful he could create universes with a thought. He can alter reality at will and even travel through time and space freely.

He has even stood by Galactus to witness the end of all things and then, with a wave of his hand, create new realities.

The Wasteland Universe's Franklin, while not yet capable of such feats, has incredible potential. With the right guidance, his presence would ensure Alex's peace of mind against any catastrophe.

As for his sister Valeria, she's no ordinary person either. While she doesn't possess Franklin's reality-warping powers, her intelligence is exceptional, holding knowledge of technology far beyond her time.

In the comics, Valeria's intellect is top-tier; although she doesn't appear often, her IQ is among the highest in the Marvel universe.

With the help of these four, Alex is confident that his timeline regulatory organization would rival the TVA established by the Remnant.

As for heroes like Batman and Clark from the Justice League, they could join the Wasteland Avengers to rebuild the new world.

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