The main issue was that Adam hadn't started learning Memory Charm yet. If he knew Memory Charm now, things would be much simpler.
He could just cast Memory Charm on the couple, making them forget their daughter, just like Hermione's parents forgot Hermione.
It would be simple, efficient, and leave no future troubles.
However, although he knew the incantation for Memory Charm, he hadn't begun to study it. If he used it carelessly, he might accidentally turn the couple into idiots.
Facing Adam's terrifying aura, the couple immediately nodded in agreement.
What they truly sought was merely for the murderer to be brought to justice and imprisoned. For him to pay with his life was already beyond their expectations, not to mention the five million U.S. dollars in compensation.
"See our two guests to a resting place. Once everyone has arrived, please bring them back."
Susan nodded, escorted the couple away, and then returned to the office:
"Boss, are we really going to execute him later?"
Although the company operated under the guise of a government agency, allowing it to kill criminals who resisted during missions, similar to the Police.
However, directly executing a Superheroes who violated company rules, like today, had never happened before.
But the company's regulations did include this clause.
"He must be executed. Only then will everyone understand that even if they become Superheroes admired by all, they cannot act recklessly.
Otherwise, not even the law can protect him!"
Adam's tone was very firm in his reply.
His goal wasn't solely to uphold justice, though that was part of it, it wasn't the whole picture.
This severe punishment was to kill a chicken to scare the monkeys, to make everyone understand that while the company's benefits were good, they all originated from him, Adam. If anyone dared to defy him or disobey the rules he set, it would be a dead end.
"Don't worry about the consequences. After the matter is concluded, send the reconnaissance squad to investigate whether this incident was a coincidence or if someone deliberately tried to exploit it."
The reconnaissance squad was a special team comprised of members with investigative abilities.
Some could see past events in certain places, some possessed extremely keen noses, some had extraordinary sight and hearing, and others could read minds like Professor X.
In fact, Mutants with mind-related abilities were not uncommon, but those as powerful as Professor X were almost non-existent.
These individuals weren't strong in combat, but in terms of finding people and investigating clues, a little training could make them surpass so-called famous detectives and crime-solving experts.
He felt that this matter might not be a coincidence. He suspected that some brainless person, blinded by greed, was trying to create public opinion to see if they could control him and his company.
These kinds of incidents would pop up every now and then, with different methods. Once clarified, he would simply kill them off.
There was no other way; this World always had some people who couldn't grasp the disparity in strength and thought they were clever.
"Understood."
Susan nodded.
Since Adam said it was fine, then it definitely was. She had experienced this several times during her time with the company.
"It will still take some time for everyone to arrive. I'll focus on magic for now."
After Susan left, Adam didn't waste time but began to study the spells he had acquired from Lord Voldemort.
He didn't immediately delve into high-difficulty spells like Apparition or Legilimency. Instead, based on his current level of magical theory, he chose spells that wouldn't be too challenging to learn at the moment.
Due to Kurosaki Ichigo's Bloodline, his soul power had greatly increased, and his magic power had also improved significantly. However, in terms of magical theory, he wasn't much stronger than Harry Potter.
Harry Potter had legitimately studied at a school for four years, with teachers to guide him and classmates to interact with.
Meanwhile, he was self-taught, relying entirely on Harry Potter's memories. Although it was also four years, he hadn't dedicated himself entirely to learning magic during that time, with his main focus being on physical and Qi training.
Therefore, trying to get rich quick by directly studying high-difficulty spells would result in a low success rate and a waste of time.
It would be better to first solidify the basics, using Shadow Clone as a super learning accelerator, and build a stronger foundation according to Lord Voldemort's memories.
Only by improving his magical theory step by step could he absorb all those thousands of spells.
In fact, compared to instantly mastering all abilities when loading a protagonist template, learning skills based on memory was not as easy.
Learning skills by reading memories was like watching a video to learn how to cook. Although every step could be imitated, the taste of the cooked dish was simply different, and there was no way to ask questions about confusing parts, relying entirely on one's own understanding.
Two hours later, on the top floor of the building, Adam looked down at the Superheroes assembled below.
Some were Mutants who graduated from the Mutant School, some were wandering Mutants, and others had gained superhuman abilities through various accidents.
Compared to Peter, Jessica, and Ben, most of their strengths were not high.
At this time, they were still unclear why they had been suddenly called back for a meeting and were chatting in whispers.
"I have gathered everyone here today because something deeply regrettable has happened within the company. For the details, please look at the big screen first."
Adam floated in mid-air, amplifying his voice with a Sonorus Charm, and then activated the big screen.
The entire process of the C-rank Superheroes known as "Jumper" committing murder, along with relevant evidence, was presented one by one.
The parents of the victim were also brought before the screen.
After understanding the events, the Superheroes below were almost all filled with righteous indignation, their faces showing anger. Some even clamored for Jumper to receive severe punishment and be sent to prison, and so on.
For some of the Superheroes, regardless of what they truly thought, at least while sitting there, they had to put on a show.
As for the small number who didn't speak, it wasn't necessarily because they didn't care. Some were familiar with Adam and knew he wouldn't let it slide, while others were simply not good with words.
Whether it was genuine or feigned, it wasn't important to Adam. Not everyone was as kind as Spider-Man; many joined the company simply for fame and fortune.
He just wanted everyone to understand that no matter what they thought, they had to follow his rules.
"Everyone knows that my original intention in founding this company was simply to gather like-minded individuals, and then for us to work together to eradicate evil and uphold justice.
Yet, I often didn't realize that not only like-minded friends joined us, but also some with ulterior motives.
So today, I am making it clear: if you haven't thought about why you want to join this company, if you haven't thought about whether you can abide by the rules the company has set.
Then I advise you to resign and leave here immediately.
If you choose to stay, then once you make a mistake, especially a mistake like Jumper's, I will absolutely not tolerate it."
Adam gestured, and Jumper, wearing Mutant suppression handcuffs, was lifted by Venom onto the platform in front.
"According to company regulations, knowingly violating the law and committing murder shall be repaid with life. Jumper is sentenced to death, and Venom shall carry out the execution!"
"It's really a death sentence!"
Upon hearing Adam's words, the faces of the Superheroes below all changed. They had initially thought that the regulations in the training manual were just to scare them, but they never expected it to be real now.
"Finally, someone's brain is working! This is great!"
Upon hearing that he would be the one to carry out the execution, Venom immediately drooled all over the place.