After returning to Krakoa and informing everyone of the results of the negotiations with Arishem, the mutant leadership was immediately filled with excitement.
For a long time, this had been a huge knot in everyone's hearts—
An unsolvable one.
Even though Alex had already prepared an "immigration" plan, if there were any other option, who would willingly be forced to abandon their home?
Or watch the extinction of all humanity without being able to do anything?
Now things were different.
They no longer had to "wander the universe."
And they could even save all of humanity.
It was practically a perfect ending.
As for that other planet that was doomed to be destroyed by Tiamut?
Charles, Hank, and a few others did express some sympathy—but only some.
Between the extinction of humanity and the destruction of an unrelated alien civilization, the choice wasn't exactly difficult.
Not to mention—
Erik, the White Queen, and the vast majority of the leadership fully supported this solution, raising both hands and feet in approval.
And just like that, the matter was settled.
With no further nonsense to discuss, Alex immediately flipped his hand and took out the Infinity Gauntlet, inlaid with all six Infinity Stones.
With a thought—
Whoosh!
Tiamut, slumbering deep within Earth, as well as the planet designated by Arishem, were instantly located by Alex.
Then—
With another thought, Alex activated the power of the Infinity Stones and began transferring Tiamut.
Whoosh!
In less than an instant, Tiamut vanished from within Earth.
Gone without a trace.
Just like that.
Fast.
Effortless.
It could only be said that once all six Infinity Stones were gathered, their power was truly absurd.
They practically allowed one to do whatever they wanted.
But Alex wasn't surprised.
After all, Thanos had used the six Infinity Stones to wipe out half of all life in the entire universe—
That was operating on a universal scale.
What Alex was doing now—moving something between two planets—was trivial by comparison.
"Alright!"
"Tiamut has been successfully transferred!"
After completing the operation, Alex shared the good news with everyone around him.
"That's wonderful!"
"This is truly amazing!"
"Alex, you've saved the world once again!"
Cheers immediately erupted on the scene.
Even Charles, who had previously felt sympathy for that other planet, couldn't hide his excitement.
No matter what—
Humanity was spared.
That alone made everything worthwhile.
"Without realizing it, I've become a savior again."
Putting the Infinity Gauntlet away, Alex couldn't help muttering to himself.
Arishem was right.
Everyone on Earth really should be thanking the Homelander for saving their lives.
Although he had never truly taken Tiamut's threat to heart, now that the matter was resolved, Alex was undeniably in a very good mood.
After Tiamut's issue was settled, Alex's life returned to peace.
Every day, he ate, drank, and relaxed on Krakoa—
Leisurely and carefree.
Nothing noteworthy happened.
On the other hand, Captain Marvel couldn't sit still at all.
After staying on Krakoa for a month, she finally spoke up.
"Alex, everyone—I'm leaving."
"When I think about how many planets out there in the universe are still suffering, I just can't sit around anymore."
"Seeing that Krakoa is doing well puts my mind at ease. But it's time for me to go."
Captain Marvel formally bid everyone farewell.
Everyone knew her personality well enough, and no one tried to stop her.
They only wished her well.
"Alright, I'm off!"
Whoosh!
After saying goodbye, Captain Marvel turned into a streak of golden light and shot off into the vast cosmos, disappearing from sight.
"That Danvers…"
Alex shook his head slightly and turned back.
She was really getting more and more addicted to being a cosmic policewoman.
What could he do about it?
Let her go, that's all.
Aside from that, Krakoa was peaceful.
Earth was peaceful.
Even the universe itself seemed peaceful.
There was nothing that required Alex's attention.
Other than standing on his transparent hoverboard and absorbing cosmic energy, he didn't trigger any new missions.
Nor did he discover any special energy sources.
Under these circumstances, after staying on Krakoa for a full year, even Alex started feeling restless.
"Time to visit another world."
He made the decision quickly.
So—which world?
Same as always.
The DC Universe.
Alex immediately gathered Krakoa's leadership and informed them of his decision.
"I knew it," Raven said, giving Alex a look that said I told you so.
"You never stay put for long."
Although Alex didn't explain much, the leaders of Krakoa could more or less guess that he was leaving to become stronger.
After all, every time Alex returned from another world, the pressure he exuded visibly increased.
Naturally, no one would try to stop him.
On the contrary, the stronger Alex became, the happier they were.
Just look at the Tiamut incident—
Wasn't it resolved so smoothly precisely because Alex was strong enough?
If he weren't—
Arishem wouldn't have agreed to relocate Tiamut, let alone bother meeting Alex at all.
This was the importance of strength.
In truth, all the mutant leaders understood something very clearly:
Even though Alex acted like a hands-off boss who did nothing all day—
He was, in fact, Krakoa's greatest pillar.
Its stabilizing force.
"Leave Krakoa to us. Don't worry."
Erik spoke heavily.
"With us here, go do what you need to do," Charles added, nodding.
Alex didn't say much, but he felt deeply reassured.
It was precisely because he had such reliable companions that he could afford to be a hands-off leader.
"Everyone, I'm leaving."
Alex nodded to them, decisively took out the Infinity Gauntlet, and opened a spatial gate once more.
Stepping through it, he vanished.
Whoosh!
In the next instant—
Alex went from the endlessly prosperous Krakoa to the equally bustling Metropolis.
Same old routine.
After being gone for so long, the first thing to do was to check on the state of the city.
Alex immediately activated his super hearing, covering all of Metropolis—
Then all of Earth.
In an instant, countless sounds flooded into Alex's mind.
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