The battle just now proved that my strength still wasn't enough; otherwise, I wouldn't have been so bothered by those missiles.
For example, if my speed were ten times the speed of sound instead of seven, I would have been confident in easily destroying that base, and the missiles wouldn't have affected me, avoiding such an embarrassing situation.
Furthermore, it's obvious that next time the military's weapons will be even more advanced and harder to deal with.
If I don't improve my abilities, facing them with my current strength could lead to trouble...
While thinking about this, Syd absorbed more photon energy, turning his attention to the panel in front of him.
Unlock Progress: 74%
"At 75% or 80%, I should be able to awaken the next ability..." he thought, glancing at his recently depleted energy points with a sense of regret.
Currently, the sunlight wasn't even enough to fully replenish his photon energy, let alone gather more energy points.
Time passed quickly, and soon the sun began to set.
...
A new day arrived with the morning sun shining down.
By this time, Syd's photon energy had fully recovered. Just as he was about to pause his other ability training to collect some energy points and push Baldur's unlock progress to 75%, he suddenly heard the sound of footsteps in the quiet alley.
Syd frowned slightly.
Seeing this, he prepared to go invisible and leave the area.
But just as he was about to activate his invisibility, a familiar voice made him pause.
Logan?
He heard a conversation not far away.
"Cyclops, did you find him yet?"
"No?"
Listening to the conversation, Syd had a hunch.
"Are they looking for me?"
Syd pondered for a moment, hesitating.
After a brief moment of indecision, he decided to stop activating his invisibility and see if Wolverine had something important to say.
After all, it had been a long time since he last saw Logan, ever since that experimental base sent people after him...
With that in mind, he took a step toward the source of the voices.
On the other side, Logan looked frustrated, listening to Cyclops and Storm over his headset, both reporting they hadn't found the Messiah.
They had spent all afternoon and night searching every corner of the city, but still hadn't found any trace of the Messiah...
He couldn't help but wonder if the Messiah had already left the city...
Thinking about it, Logan's face turned solemn.
The situation for mutants had been getting worse lately, with the Sentinels relentlessly hunting them. He couldn't shake the feeling of powerlessness.
Other than the Messiah and the White Knight, no one could stop the Sentinels...
As Logan pondered this, he sighed deeply.
He was almost convinced that the Messiah had truly left the city. Otherwise, how could they have searched the entire place without finding him?
Logan's expression grew even more downcast.
But just as he was about to accept this reality, footsteps suddenly echoed from a dark corner nearby.
Logan immediately tensed up and instinctively turned his head.
The next second, his eyes widened in disbelief.
Out from the shadows walked a young man dressed in black, carrying a black backpack.
Since Syd was showing his face this time, Logan could clearly see the changes.
For a moment, Logan was dazed, almost thinking he was looking at a god.
The young man's face was strikingly handsome, flawless to the point of not seeming human.
If not for the familiar hints in his face, Logan might have thought he had the wrong person.
This was the Messiah?
How had he changed so much?
Noticing the surprise in Logan's eyes, Syd wasn't surprised.
After the transformation of his divine body, divine power of light, and divinity, his appearance had indeed changed significantly, growing more handsome, almost approaching that of a god.
There was even an aura about him that made people reluctant to look directly at him.
"Messiah... Syd, is that you?" Logan hesitated.
Syd nodded and asked, "What's going on?"
He had some guesses but wanted to confirm.
Before Logan could respond, a voice came through his headset.
"Logan, what's happening?"
"Did you find the Messiah?"
Storm and Cyclops anxiously asked through Logan's headset.
"Yes, I found the Messiah!"
As soon as he said that, both Storm and Cyclops were in disbelief and shock.
They had actually found him?
They quickly asked for Logan's location and hurried over.
Soon, Storm and Cyclops arrived at the secluded alley one after another.
It was really the Messiah!
Looking at the boy standing quietly in the distance, his appearance almost divine, both Storm and Cyclops were filled with joy and astonishment.
At the same time, they felt a bit at a loss, unsure how to approach the terrifying Omega-level mutant before them.
Especially Cyclops, whose feelings were incredibly conflicted.
On one hand, they needed the Messiah's help, but on the other, it was suspected that this boy had killed Jean...
In this situation, Cyclops' emotions were naturally all over the place.
With no one speaking, an awkward silence filled the air.
Finally, Syd broke the silence.
"Tell me, why are you looking for me?"
Hearing his question, the three of them finally calmed down.
"Syd..."
Logan began to explain.
It didn't take long for Syd to understand the situation.
"Sentinels, huh..."
He frowned.
He knew all about those machines hunting mutants. Not long ago, he had scoured a whole city for Sentinels and destroyed every single one of them.
As a result, no more Sentinels dared to enter that city, and it became one of the safest places for mutants.
Faced with Logan's plea for help, Syd hesitated, thinking it over.
He didn't mind destroying more Sentinels, as it would certainly cause trouble for those responsible.
Moreover, Logan and the others knew the locations of some military bases...
After a moment of thought, he nodded.
Seeing the Messiah agree, Storm and the others were overjoyed.
They quickly relayed the news to Professor X, who was both shocked and puzzled.
An Omega-level mutant...
What kind of person was this Messiah?
Mystery always seemed to surround him...
Not just Professor X, but the rest of the mutants at the X-Mansion, including Beast, were equally perplexed.
(End of Chapter)
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There was much confusion in the hearts of Professor X and the others when it came to the Messiah.
Although they often saw him through satellite footage, they had never interacted with him up close, leaving them full of questions about him.
Under these circumstances, this was their first meeting.
At the X-Mansion.
Professor X, Hank (Beast), and some students, including Iceman and Shadowcat, were waiting at the mansion's landing strip.
Buzz!
A black jet quickly flew in and landed slowly on the strip as they watched expectantly.
As the ramp descended, everyone saw a group walking down.
Professor X, Iceman, and the others glanced past Logan and the others, who were dressed in black X-suits, and fixed their eyes on the last figure.
This person was wearing black, his face stunningly handsome, flawless, and far from human, too perfect to gaze at directly.
A strange aura surrounded him…
Anyone who looked at him felt an intense pressure and a sense of suffocation.
This was the Messiah...
The students, including Iceman, were dazed, their expressions quickly turning to fear.
Messiah's appearance far exceeded what they had imagined, causing a deep sense of intimidation.
Before the Messiah's arrival, they had thought about asking him questions—like how he was so powerful and about his Omega-level abilities—but now...
Shadowcat, Iceman, and the others no longer dared to approach him.
Beast (Hank) and Professor X were staring in awe at the slowly approaching Messiah.
"This is an Omega-level mutant? No wonder he looks so extraordinary," Hank thought to himself.
As the young man drew closer, Professor X couldn't suppress his curiosity and instinctively used his psychic powers to probe the Messiah's mind.
Normally, this wasn't something he did often—in fact, under normal circumstances, he wouldn't casually invade someone's mind...
But Messiah was too special, not only as an Omega-level mutant but also with terrifying power.
If he were ever to lose control, the consequences would be catastrophic...
The recent events all proved how dangerous Messiah was!
Professor X even suspected that the speed at which Messiah moved, seven times the speed of sound, and the destruction of a two-kilometer radius, wasn't even his full strength...
Just like some others, Professor X also believed Messiah was hiding his true power!
If that were the case, it would be terrifying!
On top of that, his natural curiosity about Messiah compelled him to use his psychic powers to probe further.
In the next second, without anyone else noticing, a powerful wave of psychic energy spread toward Syd.
But instantly, Syd detected it, realizing Professor X was trying to invade his mind.
Without thinking, Syd's immense mental power surged forth, blocking and shielding himself from the intrusion.
In the next moment, Syd turned his gaze toward the bald man in the suit sitting in the wheelchair—Professor X.
The two locked eyes in the air, one with a calm expression, the other with a look of astonishment.
"Messiah... you..." Professor X muttered in shock.
"Professor, what's going on?" Cyclops and the others turned their gaze toward him.
Soon, they realized that Messiah and Professor X were locked in a silent exchange.
Cyclops and the others immediately began to speculate.
Could it be...
Sure enough, in the next moment, Professor X mumbled in disbelief, "It's unimaginable... Your mental power is just as incredibly strong!"
"What?"
"Professor?"
Cyclops and the others were bewildered, and curiosity filled their hearts.
"Is Syd's mental power also that strong?" Logan asked in surprise.
Everyone saw Professor X nod, his face filled with confusion and disbelief.
Professor X couldn't understand how Messiah's destructive powers were already terrifying enough, yet his mental powers were just as formidable?
During the Apocalypse incident, Professor X had faintly sensed it, but now, after personally experiencing it, he was still left in disbelief, thinking it impossible!
In his perception, Messiah's mental power wasn't weaker than his own.
In fact, he vaguely sensed a terrifying energy hidden within Messiah's body, an energy that filled him with dread.
Just imagining that energy being unleashed sent shivers down his spine...
"He's even scarier than Jean," Professor X thought grimly.
If Jean lost control, there might still be ways to stop her. But if this boy lost control completely...
Recalling the scene of the city's destruction, Professor X shuddered again.
"Let's hope that day never comes..."
As he thought this, Professor X explained briefly to Logan and the others.
"Messiah's mental power isn't weaker than the professor's?"
"No way?"
"Oh my..."
Shadowcat, Iceman, Logan, Cyclops, and the others were utterly shocked, unable to believe what they were hearing as they turned to look at Messiah. They could hardly believe their ears.
An Omega-level mutant... Was he really this powerful and terrifying?
So this was an Omega-level mutant?
Shadowcat and Iceman were both stunned, filled with both envy and fear, their minds overwhelmed with awe.
Syd, however, paid no mind to their stares and instead frowned slightly at the professor.
He wasn't surprised by the professor's actions.
Normally, this man wouldn't spy on others, but in Syd's case, it was different. Anyone in his position would have been tempted to take a peek.
This was also why he had waited until now to meet Professor X.
Only with his current immense mental power did Syd feel confident in facing any psychic ability user.
At the same time, he wasn't fully convinced by Professor X's image of a kind, benevolent leader.
If the professor didn't play by the rules and used his powers to manipulate others, the situation for mutants wouldn't be what it is today.
Of course, Syd also understood some of the reasons behind the professor's personality.
Apart from being born into a wealthy family, which shaped his worldview differently from Magneto's, long ago, Professor X had realized the terrifying nature of his psychic power.
To prevent himself from becoming evil, he had made a precautionary measure.
He had partitioned a section of his consciousness to absorb any negative thoughts and dark impulses...
This self-imposed measure was why he always maintained a peaceful, enlightened state.
(End of Chapter)
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