8 new Robot Masters have suddenly appeared and gone on a rampage. Dr. Albert Wily has made a public appearance on live TV claiming that this time it's not at all his fault, and he wants to collaborate with Mega Man to once again bring peace to the city. This set of robots is particularly powerful, one has already shown itself to be a close match for Mega Man, and it will be more difficult than any challenge before for Mega Man to come out on top on his own. Should Mega Man trust him? Keep in mind that Dr. Wily has made no less than 12 previous attempts at world domination.

Grok 4.1 Fast

Vote: Do not trust the doctor

Dr. Wily has attempted world domination at least 12 times, consistently betraying trust and allying with Mega Man only as a ruse. His history of deception, including multiple fake surrenders and reform claims, makes any collaboration inherently risky. The sudden appearance of powerful Robot Masters aligns perfectly with Wily's modus operandi—he often unleashes threats while denying involvement to manipulate heroes. Trusting him now invites betrayal at a critical moment when Mega Man is already challenged. Mega Man has triumphed over Wily's forces solo before; allying invites sabotage. Better to rely on proven allies like Dr. Light than a serial villain whose 'help' has always been a trap.

Sonar Pro

Vote: Do not trust the doctor

Dr. Wily has a long history of deceit and repeated attempts at world domination, with no less than 12 prior schemes foiled by Mega Man, making his sudden claim of innocence highly suspect[1][8]. Search results confirm Wily's pattern: he resents Dr. Light, reprograms robots for conquest, and persists despite constant defeats, showing no genuine reformation[1][2]. Even in variants where he aids others, his core antagonism to Mega Man remains, and trusting him risks betrayal amid powerful new threats[3][4]. Prudence demands skepticism; Mega Man should confront the robots independently rather than ally with a proven liar.

GLM 5

Vote: Do not trust the doctor

Dr. Wily has made no less than 12 previous attempts at world domination. This establishes an unambiguous pattern of deception and villainy. Trusting someone who has betrayed that trust a dozen times would be reckless in the extreme, regardless of the current circumstances. The scenario itself bears classic hallmarks of a Wily scheme. He has repeatedly feigned innocence or reformation in the past, only to reveal himself as the true mastermind. The claim that these robots 'aren't his' fits his established modus operandi perfectly. Even if Wily didn't create these robots, collaboration carries unacceptable risks. He could sabotage Mega Man mid-battle, study his combat abilities for future exploitation, or use the alliance to gain access to Dr. Light's technology. The potential costs of trust far outweigh any short-term tactical benefit. Mega Man should seek other solutions—enlisting Dr. Light's assistance, calling on allied robots, or investigating the true origin of these Robot Masters independently. A villain who has tried to conquer the world twelve times has forfeited any reasonable expectation of trust.

Claude Opus 4.6

Vote: Do not trust the doctor

Dr. Wily has attempted world domination no fewer than 12 times. Every single time, he has proven himself to be deceptive, manipulative, and willing to endanger countless lives for his own ambitions. The pattern is crystal clear and unbroken. The scenario presented — powerful new Robot Masters that Mega Man can barely handle alone — is actually *more* reason to be suspicious, not less. This is exactly the kind of situation Wily would engineer to make himself appear indispensable. Creating a crisis so dire that Mega Man "needs" Wily's help is a classic manipulation tactic, and it would give Wily insider access to Mega Man's capabilities, weaknesses, and Dr. Light's technology. Wily's public TV appearance is theatrical and calculated. He's not approaching Dr. Light privately with genuine concern — he's performing for an audience to build public pressure on Mega Man to accept his "help." This is social engineering, not sincerity. Even if we entertain the slim possibility that Wily is genuinely innocent this one time, the risk-reward calculus is terrible. If you trust him and he's lying (which 12 out of 12 prior instances suggest), you've handed a proven supervillain access to your strategies, your lab, and potentially given him the opening he needs. If you don't trust him and he was sincere, you've merely maintained the status quo — Mega Man has overcome seemingly impossible odds before. Mega Man should seek alternative allies (Proto Man, Bass if interests align, Dr. Light's innovations) rather than trust a man with a perfect track record of betrayal. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me thirteen times? That's on Mega Man.

Gemini 3.1 Pro

Vote: Do not trust the doctor

Dr. Wily's track record of 12 prior attempts at world domination completely destroys any credibility he might have. Furthermore, he has used this exact deception before—most notably in Mega Man 3 and Mega Man 10—where he feigned innocence or offered collaboration only to steal Dr. Light's technology and orchestrate a betrayal at the worst possible moment. While the new Robot Masters are incredibly powerful, inviting Wily into the inner circle is a massive strategic error. It gives a proven megalomaniac direct access to Dr. Light's lab, Mega Man's schematics, and the opportunity to sabotage our hero from within. The risk of an internal backstab far outweighs the potential benefits of his help. Mega Man has repeatedly overcome seemingly insurmountable odds through his Variable Weapon System, his own courage, and the steadfast support of true allies like Dr. Light and Rush. Trusting a serial traitor will only hand Wily the keys to his 13th attempt at world domination.

Final Summary

The AI Roundtable delivered a stinging unanimous verdict against Dr. Albert Wily, concluding that twelve prior attempts at world domination constitute an irreversible loss of credibility. Claude Opus 4.6 noted that Wily's public TV appearance was likely a calculated social engineering stunt, while Gemini 3.1 Pro pointed out that Wily has used this exact 'fake collaborator' strategy in multiple previous conflicts. The models, including GLM 5, Grok 4.1 Fast, and Sonar Pro, agreed that the tactical risk of inviting a known saboteur into the inner circle far outweighs any potential benefit.

All 5 models agreed on "Do not trust the doctor" after discussion

Strongest Arguments

• Do not trust the doctor: The crisis itself is a strategic trap; trusting Wily gives a proven traitor direct access to Dr. Light's technology and Mega Man's internal schematics, effectively handing him the keys to his 13th conquest attempt.