Ansom is even more irritating now then the first time around. And I notice that he is talking to Parson as is Parson was the boss and that his loyalty is to him, not Stanley or Wanda.
As for Wanda, I think many people are underestimating her. The "world wished for Parson" line and the prediction about the 'pliers comeing to her is solid evidence that she is after something different than her own person power. For her power is just a tool to achive a much greater aim. The real question is what are Wanda's long term goals? She seems to be on the same page as Janis, but we don't know if they have the same endgoal.
Parson has a new army to work with and he clearly is not heck bent to take over the world. Besides in a game of combat, taking over the world is the goal to win. Parson was brought in the BREAK the game.