Bab 5: Energy Absorption

"Alex, can't you come with me?" Eric asked hopefully, looking at his companion who had shared so much hardship with him.

"No, I have to search for my family, even though they may have perished in the flames of war," Alex replied casually. He wasn't even sure if he had any living relatives left. His real purpose was to find Charles Xavier in the United States and pluck out one of his hairs.

"But our abilities are exactly the same. Wouldn't it be better if you stayed with us?" Eric didn't want to lose his newfound companion, the only one who understood what he was going through.

"Eric, you've experienced the pain of losing your family. I believe Alex is going through the same anguish right now. If fate allows, you will meet again. Listen to your mother," Eric's mother crouched down and spoke gently.

"Goodbye, Alex. Don't forget about me!" Eric hugged Alex and said his farewells.

"No, we'll meet again in the future, I promise!" Alex smiled and waved to the two of them as he controlled the metal to fly away.

After all, this Eric was destined to become Magneto. How could they not cross paths with Marvel's most powerful mutant in the future?

"It seems that genetic-derived abilities are like a natural extension of the body, instinctual and effortless. Using this power only consumes physical energy."

Abilities that weren't bound by the "law of conservation of energy" were incredibly convenient.

During his continuous flight, Alex estimated that he had flown out of Europe and was possibly in China or Soviet territory.

After some contemplation, Alex decided to head to the United States during World War II. This might be an opportunity to meet Captain America and the Winter Soldier. Moreover, he might be able to obtain the super-soldier serum, which would enhance his physical abilities. After all, he still had the physique of a ten-year-old.

After flying for an unknown amount of time, Alex landed in a small town. He looked around at the English signs, hoping that the pound was still valid currency. Otherwise, he'd have to resort to charity once more. Charity couldn't save a starving teenager.

Luckily, the pound was still usable, so Alex found a hotel to stay in.

"Energy Absorption and Release Ability, analysis complete. Do you wish to strengthen it?" The system's voice sounded in Alex's ear.

"Strengthen it!" Alex was impatient. Sebastian's "Energy Absorption and Release" Ability was highly valuable, providing Alex with the ability to withstand bullets and missiles.

"Strengthening complete. Would you like to integrate it?"

"Integrate it." Alex replied without hesitation.

After a moment of intense pain during the integration process, Alex emerged from the bathtub. His entire body was covered in streaks of blood, and the water had turned blood-red.

Taking a deep breath, Alex stood up and turned off the faucet. The hot water flowing down his body felt cold, and the impact of the water flow was absent. "Kinetic energy absorbed," he muttered.

Alex couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. While he had gained incredible power, it came at a cost.

With a thought, he reversed the water back to its warm state, allowing him to feel the warmth once more. Now, he could control which energy to absorb and which to pass.

(End of this chapter)

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Bab 6: Steak

Feeling the warmth of the water on him, Alex breathed a sigh of relief. He certainly didn't want to end up like Sebastian, so he needed to make sure he could control his power.

"This is much more comfortable!"

The hot water flowed over him, absorbing the excess heat and leaving a pleasant, constant warmth of around forty degrees Celsius.

After taking a shower and looking at himself in the mirror, Alex got his first good look at his new appearance. He appeared to be around ten years old, with blond hair, blue eyes, big eyes, rosy lips, and flawless skin. He was the type of child that anyone would want to hold and pinch their cheeks.

Although the love story in the books may be embellished, it was a real tale in his case. His mother was a noble lady had forsaken her status to elope with his father, resulting in his current appearance, which leaned more towards Northern European features.

While his mother had intended to take him out of Europe, they were captured by the Nazis. He suspected that his parents' bodies had been incinerated by the Nazis.

However, since he had replaced Alex in the 21st century, he was determined to seek vengeance for this blood feud and he will burn the Nazi's to ashes.

Alex looked at himself in the mirror and touched his face. His skin was incredibly smooth, probably a side effect of the two gene enhancements and integrations.

He chuckled softly, "Well, it's not so bad to be cute."

The sound of his stomach protesting interrupted his thoughts. He was only ten years old now, and the physical energy expended during his long flight had already burned through the food he had eaten in the Nazi concentration camp.

His stomach was crying out in hunger, but when he checked his pockets, he found he didn't even have half a dime left.

His stomach's protests grew louder, making it difficult for Alex to fall asleep. Sitting up and putting on his bathrobe, Alex checked the time. It was around nine o'clock in the evening. At this hour, people in the hotel were probably still awake.

He headed downstairs, where there was a restaurant with many guests still dining. The aroma of food filled the air, making Alex's mouth water, and his stomach growled even more loudly.

"Oh, whose child is this? So adorable!" An astonished voice rang out, and a beautiful woman approached Alex while holding a steak.

The tantalizing scent wafted from the steak to Alex's nose, and he couldn't help but salivate.

"I'm not hungry. I'm not hungry at all," Alex told himself using his Hypnotic Ability, but his eyes remained fixed on the steak.

"Cutee, where are your parents?" The woman crouched down to Alex's eye level, holding the steak in her hand.

The savory aroma of the steak was overwhelming, and Alex couldn't resist any longer. His stomach growled loudly.

"You're hungry, aren't you?" The woman couldn't help but laugh as she saw Alex's reaction.

Alex swallowed hard. He wanted to nod but hesitated. Although his body was that of a ten-year-old, his mind was that of a twenty-something. Could he really bring himself to do something so shameless?

After some internal struggle between morals and hunger, Alex ultimately chose hunger. Morals could wait. Right now, he was starving. What good were morals if he starved to death?

Alex nodded eagerly and said in a childlike voice, "Thank you."

"You're welcome. You were hungry!" The woman smiled warmly and placed the steak in front of Alex.

Alex didn't hold back. Despite his supernatural powers, he still had the appetite of a child. He devoured the steak with small, satisfied bites.

"It's so delicious!"

After finishing the entire steak, Alex felt content. Even though he had superpowers, his appetite was still that of a child's. Alex hopped off the chair with a smile.

Approaching the girl who had given him the steak but whom he had never met before, Alex thanked her, "Thank you one again."

"You're welcome. It was just a steak. By the way, what's your name?" The girl pinched Alex's cheek and asked.