“Well, then what does it do?” I said. “If it doesn’t destroy the world, what else can do it?”
Mastermind pointed at me. “It will permanently negate the powers of every superhuman on the planet; in effect, an ‘apocalypse’ of superhumanity, if you like.”
A chill went down my spine at that thought. “Permanently negate our powers? What do you mean?”
“Do you remember Robert Candle?” said Mastermind. “I did some research in this universe and discovered that your version of Robert had the ability to steal and negate superpowers. The Apocalypse Switch does the same thing, except on a planet wide scale, and its effects are totally irreversible.”
“You’re lying,” I said. “No machine can do that. Even powerless gas only negates a superhuman’s powers for as long as a superhuman is exposed to it.”
