Bab 64: The Tragic Future

"We share the same goal of holding Trisk accountable. However, I'm reluctant to drag innocent people into this war. Many civilians are blameless, and we must not harm them," Charles sighed deeply.

"Yes, civilians are innocent. Unfortunately, this world has seldom been led by civilians!" Alex shook his head.

"Charles, civilians often don't have a choice. The government could easily blame us for everything, turning those innocent civilians into a mob attacking Mutants out of rage. What will you do then?"

Alex illustrated his point by picking up a pencil from the desk, standing it upright, and continued, "Charles, consider this: since World War II, what has ensured global peace? Nothing but the nuclear bomb! Adequate deterrence is necessary to maintain peace!"

"We must demonstrate our strength and make them aware that any attack on Mutants will result in the detonation of a nuclear bomb. It's a guarantee for Mutant safety!" Alex proposed.

Charles fell into silence.

"Eric will be that nuclear bomb! As long as he doesn't actually detonate, he can secure a period of peace for us. Meanwhile, I, with the support of SHIELD and Stark Industries, will work on integrating Mutants into society. Perhaps as legislators or governors, to change people's perceptions about Mutants," Alex revealed his plan.

"Perhaps you're right," Charles conceded, a sense of inevitability settling between them.

Magneto and Charles, each playing a different role—one advocating confrontation, the other diplomacy. Was this the future pattern?

"Professor! Professor! Someone is looking for you!" A student called Roar from outside the living room.

Soon after, a formidable figure pushed open the door and entered the room.

"Ah, you..."

As the burly man entered and laid eyes on Alex sitting on the sofa, a visible shock spread across his face. Turning pale, he instinctively considered making a hasty retreat.

"Logan?"

Charles, surprised by Logan's sudden appearance, turned to Alex with questioning eyes. "Is this what you meant? Did you anticipate he'd show up sooner or later?"

In the "First Battle," Charles and Erik approached Logan, only to be summarily dismissed with a curt "Fuck you" before they could finish their sentence. Subsequently, Alex sought out Logan and subjected him to a severe beating.

"Are you scared of me?" Alex taunted, a smile playing on his lips as he gazed at Logan.

"I... I ain't scared of you!" Logan mumbled, visibly shrinking at the memory of the brutal thrashing he endured.

"Logan, you've come to me for... what exactly?" Charles eyed Logan suspiciously. The beastly Wolverine hadn't changed his ways, so why the unexpected visit?

"I... uh... it's hard to explain."

Logan shook his head, pointing at his own head. "Just take a look for yourself! Check out my memories, and everything will be crystal clear!"

"See it for myself?"

Charles raised an eyebrow inquisitively, activating his psychic powers to delve into Logan's memories.

"It's unbelievable..."

Witnessing Logan's memories, the glimpse of a tragic future, a world on the brink of extinction where both humans and Mutants faced annihilation, Charles jumped in astonishment.

"How can this be? How can this be?"

Charles took a sharp breath. "Alex, have a look as well. Raven, get Eric back immediately. We're in deep trouble!"

"Trouble?"

Raven observed Charles in a state of panic, an unfamiliar sight, prompting her to hastily leave the room in search of Eric, who strode away in anger.

"Returning from the future to the present? How dire is the future?" Alex questioned, his brow furrowed upon witnessing the bleak images within Wolverine's memories.

Swiftly employing his psychic abilities, Alex reached out to Emma and Jessica. "This must be halted! It must be stopped!" Charles, visibly distressed, trembled as the gravity of the situation weighed on him, causing concern for those he cared about.

"Hold on, you're saying Raven is the linchpin in all of this?" Alex, deep in thought, touched his chin and directed his gaze at Wolverine. "In your future, Trisk obtained Raven's genes, ultimately creating the true Sentinel. Now, how did Trisk manage to acquire Raven's genes?"

Raven trailed alongside Alex, skeptical of Trisk's abilities. Despite Trisk's advancements, Eric alone could seemingly counteract his Mutant detector and initial robot.

"There's no guarantee that Raven won't get hurt. And there are various ways to obtain her genes—hair, or even during her monthly cycle," Logan interjected, turning his head with a cold resolve. "So, cutting off this possibility at the source is the key."

"The source?" Alex shot Wolverine a stern look, his expression cold. "Logan, you better not entertain such thoughts, or you'll your end, even with your regenerative healing factor."

No one dared to lay a hand on Alex's woman.

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Bab 65: Logan Vs Raven

"Do you know what I think?" Logan snorted, his expression darkened. "I heard you talking about me?"

As Raven brought Eric into the room, Logan's frustration erupted. "This is my idea!" he roared, lunging towards Raven. Three claws sprang from his fist, aiming to strike Raven with lethal force.

"Oh, you're quite brave!" Alex shook his head, anticipating the impending clash and Wolverine's likely fate.

"Do you want to dance?" Raven, undeterred, raised her arm. Her white, delicate fingers transformed, glowing a fiery red, resembling a blazing inferno.

A powerful beam of light shot from Raven's hand like a laser cannon, colliding forcefully with Wolverine.

"What..." Logan screamed as he was propelled backward by the impact. Had Raven not restrained her power, a significant hole would have marred Logan's chest.

Raven's ability was not limited to shape-shifting alone. Over the years, her ability had evolved. Raven could now not only mimic others but also possess their abilities simultaneously. The recent enhancement allowed her to combine partial shape-shifting with other abilities.

The laser cannon move Raven just executed was borrowed from Summer's abilities.

"How... how can you be this powerful? Are you still Mystique? How is this possible? I never knew Mystique had such power!" Wolverine, lying on the ground, stared at Raven in shock, grappling with the realization that the world was evolving faster than he could comprehend.

Wasn't Mystique only capable of changing appearances? Where did this newfound ability to unleash laser cannons come from? Why was it so different from the Mystique he thought he knew? The answers eluded him, leaving Wolverine bewildered in a world that seemed to be rewriting its rules.

"What's he planning? To fight with me? Darling, is there something off in this guy's brain!"

Raven seated herself beside Alex, her lips curling in a derisive Alexk aimed at Wolverine.

"Absolutely! He's got a screw loose, and he's seriously unwell."

From Logan's recent thoughts, Alex detected his intention to eliminate Raven outright, viewing it as a solution to the impending "doomsday crisis."

Sacrificing Raven for a potentially better future seemed worthwhile to Logan, considering the multitude of sacrifices foreseen in the future.

If it were the previous Mystique, she might not have been up to the challenge. However, the current Raven had no problem taking on Wolverine.

"Hey, did you summon me back just to watch a brawl?"

Eric, perched on a chair, raised an eyebrow as he surveyed the scene.

"Oh, definitely not."

Charles shook his head. "Eric, I glimpsed a horrifying future in Wolverine's memories. Take a look!"

With a mere thought, Charles transmitted the visions he saw in Logan's mind to Eric.

"The future? The end? It's really like this?"

Eric leapt to his feet in astonishment, his excitement evident. "I knew it! I knew it! These despicable humans are truly detestable!"

In Eric's perspective, the future's demise was solely due to human animosity towards Mutants, resulting in the creation of menacing Sentinels that ultimately obliterated the world.

"We must put an end to this!"

Charles regarded Eric with a solemn expression. "The Sentinel must never come into existence."

"It's simple."Eric sneered, tilting his head upward. "Just kill Trisk."

"No, no!" Wolverine scrambled to his feet and hastily intervened. "In the future I've witnessed, Trisk has been killed! Yet, Sentinels still emerge! Killing Trisk will only fuel human hatred towards Mutants. They'll relentlessly research various weapons. The future remains grim!"

"Huh? Your perspective sounds a lot like Charles's! A pacifist? A peaceful Wolverine?

How intriguing!"

Eric's lip curled in a disdainful sneer. "No matter how you want to prevent that future, Trisk must be the key. Everyone, Trisk is in Paris! Let's head there first!"

Simultaneously, Alex's psychic powers extended outward, sensing something. He lifted his head and addressed the group, "Paris? Yes! The Vietnam War has ended, and the Paris peace talks are underway. Trisk intends to present his Sentry plan at the Paris Peace Conference."

Charles swiftly deduced the motive, urging, "Go, let's head to Paris!"

The group wasted no time, boarding the plane crafted by Hank, hurtling toward Paris.

"Wait a moment, I'll bring Emma and Jessica. Their abilities have significantly improved; I believe they can be of great assistance to us."

As Charles and the others settled onto the plane, Alex shouted. In an instant, his form vanished, and upon reappearing, Emma and Jessica stood before the aircraft.

"All right, our mission is to get Trisk. Let's go together."