Chapter 1: The X-Men Have No Future
[Don't get too caught up on timelines, assume this is an AU]
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Xavier Academy for Gifted Youngsters.
Principal's office.
"Clarion Daily News: Since Tony Stark admitted that he is Iron Man, he has destroyed six criminal organization bases in just one month. Iron Man has become a national idol, and the stock price of Stark Industries has skyrocketed."
"In the past six months, the crime rate in Gotham City has greatly reduced, and Arkham Asylum is already overcrowded. There are rumors that the Wayne Group may invest in its expansion."
"According to front-line reporters, the trial of Superman will officially commence in Metropolis, but it is still unknown if Superman will appear."
"Recently, conflicts caused by mutants have intensified, prompting some members of Congress to propose restarting the 'Mutant Registration Act.'"
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When Lynn opened the door, today's news was playing on the TV.
"What a messed-up world..."
The corner of his mouth twitched imperceptibly as he walked to Professor X's desk.
"Lynn, are you here?"
Professor X leaned back in his wheelchair, seemingly listening intently to the news. When he heard the movement, he turned around: "Ororo mentioned you wanted to talk to me. Is something wrong?"
In his deep eyes, there was a trace of concern, but also a hint of curiosity.
Lynn had been at Xavier's School since he was eight years old, nearly ten years now. In Professor X's impression, Lynn was a very smart and hardworking young man, displaying a calmness and low profile rarely seen even among his peers. Despite focusing on his studies and seeming a bit out of place, he had never caused trouble.
This was rare in a Mutant Academy filled with teenagers with various issues!
So, he had a particular fondness for this boy.
"Professor, I want to apply for graduation!"
Lynn sat down without any pleasantries, getting straight to the point.
Previously, he had avoided contact with Professor X, fearing his terrifying psychic abilities that could uncover his inner secrets.
But now, that worry was no longer necessary.
Just yesterday, he finally acquired the BUFF of [Psychic Immunity]!
Yes, Lynn was a time traveler. His awakening ability was to create magic.
Whether it was a Gold Finger or a mutation of the X gene, since the day he awakened at eight years old, he had been able to create a spell every day.
And he could choose one of these spells to keep in his body!
Over the years, aside from the repetitive ones, he had obtained hundreds of spells, covering categories such as elements, mind, space, and soul, without any shortcomings!
But he wasn't complacent.
This world was truly terrifying, and he would never take risks until he was confident in his strength and able to protect himself.
Staying low-key was the kingly way.
Because of this, almost all the constant spells he chose over the years were passive.
Super physique, armor of thorns, armor of rocks... countless types of defensive spells were constant. Finally, half a month ago, they were superimposed and integrated into a brand-new [Steel Body]!
A man must be tough!
At the same time, with Occlumency, the Wall of the Mind, the Shield of the Mind, the Will of Truth... his spirit finally reached the level of [Psychic Immunity]!
Just yesterday, the palpitations he felt every time he looked at Professor X suddenly disappeared!
This undoubtedly meant that he could now block the mind scan of a top boss like Professor X!
He suddenly felt a sense of security!
That's why today's conversation happened!
"You're applying for graduation?"
Professor X was a little surprised and more puzzled: "Don't you want to stay in the academy and join the X-Men?"
"No."
Lynn shook his head without hesitation.
These days, Mutants' situation could only be described as miserable!
Compared to those outside who were persecuted, hunted, and displaced daily, the students in the academy could live a normal life, taught by the X-Men, undoubtedly living in heaven.
So, almost every student dreamed of becoming an X-Men member.
But that didn't include Lynn!
Because he knew very well that whether it was Magneto or Professor X, they would fail in the end!
Following either of them would only lead to tragedy in the future!
"Can you tell me why, Lynn?"
Professor X's tone fluctuated a bit.
The academy's students were all Mutant teenagers. Therefore, the teaching focused more on super-ability training, and the lack of teachers resulted in many subjects being under-taught, with weak theoretical knowledge.
Thus, relying on his huge financial resources, he equipped the school with the world's top library.
As a top intellectual in the world, he had always been concerned about this aspect. In his opinion, Mutants should not only master power but also knowledge.
Unfortunately, most students devoted themselves to researching their super-abilities.
Few could calm down and study other knowledge seriously.
Lynn was pretty much the only one!
He even motivated several other students to fully display their diligent attributes, making other students' scalps tingle.
Despite this, Professor X was very pleased with this phenomenon.
So, he had high hopes for Lynn.
Although Lynn's X-gene potential was not high—just a delta-level mutant with no special abilities other than a smarter brain—such talent staying in the academy would undoubtedly be a great supplement to the X-Men!
Who would have thought that such an outstanding student would apply for graduation and leave the academy?
Moreover...
Xavier's School didn't seem to have a graduation system?
"The reason is simple, Professor."
Lynn was also very frank and said directly: "Because I think the X-Men have no future, and your teachings will not lead Mutants to survive. The final result will inevitably be destruction!"
Needless to say.
This statement was like a knife, piercing Professor X's heart.
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