The attack by the Sentinel robots made the teachers at the Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters realize that their school was no longer safe. They needed stronger mutants to join them—powerful allies who could increase their chances of survival.
Lucas had effortlessly destroyed the Sentinels, and his overwhelming strength left the teachers envious. If they had such a powerhouse protecting them, would the Sentinels dare to act so recklessly?
They knew they weren't as persuasive as Professor X when it came to recruiting talent. So when Lucas expressed his desire to meet him, they agreed immediately.
They didn't suspect anything. After all, Professor X was famous among mutants, and it wasn't unusual for a powerful mutant to seek him out.
As for whether Lucas posed a threat to Professor X? That thought never even crossed their minds.
To them, Professor X's abilities were simply too powerful. As long as a person was alive, they believed, they would fall under his control—unless, of course, they were wearing a helmet that nullified psychic interference.
[Inside the Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters]
"Young man, welcome."
After meeting Lucas, Professor X greeted him with a warm smile and thanked him for his assistance.
"I'm sorry I couldn't help with the Sentinels. Since those robots have no minds, I was powerless against them."
Charles sighed, looking regretful over his inability to stop the attack himself. It clearly frustrated him.
After a brief moment of contemplation, he turned to Lucas with a curious expression.
"Young man, can you tell me why you sought me out?"
Lucas didn't beat around the bush.
"It's simple—I need to know Magneto's whereabouts."
Charles' expression shifted slightly. The next moment, Lucas felt a mental force attempting to probe his thoughts.
Boom!
A surge of Conqueror's Haki erupted alongside his Yin-Yang spiritual energy, instantly shattering Charles' psychic intrusion.
Professor X's face turned pale. The mental backlash left him reeling, but he quickly composed himself, hiding his discomfort.
"My apologies," Charles said with a weak smile. "Magneto is extremely dangerous. When you mentioned his name, I instinctively reacted."
Lucas smirked. "If he's so dangerous, why haven't you captured or killed him?"
Professor X shook his head. "Magneto wears a helmet that blocks psychic interference. I can't affect him."
Lucas laughed. "Oh, come on. You and I both know that's not the real reason. He can't wear that helmet all the time. You've had plenty of opportunities to kill him—but you didn't. If Magneto were truly an unstoppable threat to you, he could've come after you the same way. But neither of you made that move… because of your deep bond."
Charles was silent for a moment before nodding. "You're right. I share a deep friendship with him. Unfortunately, our ideals are irreconcilable, and that's why we ultimately went our separate ways."
Lucas scoffed. "That was a foolish decision. If you had worked together instead of splitting up, peaceful coexistence between mutants and humans might have been achieved already."
Professor X sighed. "The divide between humans and mutants is too deep. Peace is not something easily attained. To humans, mutants are unstable, unpredictable dangers. And among mutants, those with power often develop arrogance. That kind of emotional divide only breeds more hostility and hatred."
Lucas dismissed his words with a wave of his hand. "That's nonsense. The real reason mutants are treated this way is because you're too weak. If you demonstrated that you had the power to destroy humanity, only then would humans be willing to sit down and talk about peace."
Charles' expression hardened. "What did you just say?"
Lucas remained unfazed. "I said that peace isn't given—it's won. If you keep retreating and tolerating oppression, humans will only see you as weak and easy to bully. Look at the world today. Why do you think there's no large-scale war between big countries? Because of nuclear deterrence! The reason big countries negotiate peace is that they have the ability to mutually destroy each other."
Professor X fell silent.
Storm, who had been listening quietly, finally spoke.
"Professor… is what he's saying true?"
Charles looked at her, puzzled. "What do you mean?"
Storm's expression was serious. "Do we… actually have the power to destroy humanity? And if we did, would that power bring peace?"
Lucas answered for him. "Of course. Professor X has a Cerebro device that amplifies his telepathic abilities. Through it, he can connect with every person on Earth. With a single thought, he could wipe them all out."
Professor X let out a bitter chuckle. "You know far too much… How do you know these things? And are you really here just to ask about Magneto?"
Lucas crossed his arms. "How I know this isn't important. And yes, I need Magneto's whereabouts—no deception there. But as for why I'm telling you this… it's because I've seen the future."
Professor X narrowed his eyes. "The future?"
Lucas nodded, his expression solemn.
"That's right. In the future I've foreseen, the Sentinel program evolves. Scientists use a mutant's DNA—specifically, a female mutant with the ability to adapt—to upgrade the Sentinels. They gain the power to switch genes at will. Do you understand what that means?"
Professor X's face darkened as realization dawned.
"Are you saying… that the Sentinels will gain mutant abilities?"
Lucas nodded and said, "Not just that! The Sentinel robots only need to scan a mutant's body to obtain their genetic makeup. Once they do, they can share that information with all other Sentinels, allowing them to modify their own genes and acquire the corresponding abilities."
Storm's face paled in horror. "If the Sentinels can really do that, doesn't that mean we mutants will have no escape?"
Lucas: "Exactly! At that point, not just the known mutants, but even those with dormant mutant genes will be exposed. The Sentinels will scan them, identify them, and what follows will be a massive slaughter."
Professor X observed Lucas carefully, studying his every expression. After a long silence, he sighed helplessly.
"It seems you're telling the truth… So, you came here to stop all of this?"
Lucas nodded. "I don't want to see this future unfold."
In the mutant universe, the crisis had been averted by rewriting the past. But this wasn't just a pure X-Men timeline—it was a mixed Marvel universe. Who knew if rewriting the past would even work? In the Avengers' universe, changing history didn't alter the present; it only created a new timeline.
Lucas wasn't fond of such uncertainties. Instead of gambling on time travel, it was better to warn Professor X now and prevent the catastrophe from ever happening.
Professor X furrowed his brows. "What do you think I should do?"
Lucas sneered. "Professor, don't tell me you can't figure that out yourself? Drop your naïve ideals and think rationally!"
Professor X was silent for a moment before asking, "Just who are you?"
"Lucas, I am just Lucas"
Lucas calmly stated his name. Without hesitation, Professor X provided him with an address—Magneto's hideout.
Lucas raised an eyebrow. "Aren't you afraid I'll kill Magneto?"
Professor X sighed. "I instinct tell me that you won't. Besides, Erik has made plenty of mistakes over the years. I won't harm him, but I won't go out of my way to protect him either."
Lucas smiled but didn't say another word. He simply turned and left.
[Chat Group]
Sebastian Shaw: "Group Leader, was what you just said true? Does Professor X really have the power to wipe out humanity?"
Lucas: "Yes. It's true."
Golden Lion Shiki: "What a terrifying ability! If only I had something like that… ruling the world would be a piece of cake!"
Howard Stark: "It's not just Charles' mutant ability that makes it possible. The key factor is Cerebro, the amplifier. Science is what allows Charles to reach such extremes, not just his mutation."
Senju Hashirama: "Group Leader, what do you think Professor X will do now?"
Lucas: "If he's truly committed to peace between humans and mutants, he'll abandon his naive ideals. He'll have to unify his people internally and project strength externally."
Lucas: "First, he needs to unite the mutants. Right now, they're too divided—some support Magneto's philosophy, believing mutants should be superior; some follow Charles' belief in peaceful coexistence; some don't care at all and live their own lives; and some use their powers to commit crimes."
Howard Stark sighed. "If that's the case, then no wonder humans want to eliminate mutants. With so much internal chaos, how can they even negotiate for peace? Humans can at least unite under governments, enforce laws, and punish criminals. But do mutants have an organization capable of self-regulation?"
Lucas: "That's why Professor X needs to unify them. It's not about making every mutant obey him, but at the very least, he needs to establish a level of authority over them. And then—he needs to show humanity his power."
Uchiha Madara: "I have a question. If the Group Leader weren't here, how would Professor X have handled today's attack?"
Lucas: "He'd either let it go or get brushed off with some ridiculous excuse from the human government. He's just like Senju Hashirama—begging on his knees for peace."
Uchiha Madara burst into laughter. "Hahahaha! See that, Hashirama? This is you without the strength of the God of Shinobi!"
Senju Hashirama: "..."
Tired.
Senju Tobirama : "Group Leader, what do you think Charles will do now?"
Lucas: "Who knows? It depends on his resolve. If it were me, everyone involved in today's attack would be executed. And I'd make sure the human leadership saw blood—only death forces people to take things seriously."
Senju Hashirama : "What?! If you kill people now, won't that provoke human retaliation?"
Lucas scoffed. "Hashirama, let me tell you about a real historical event. There was once a country that attacked another because it suspected that the other had weapons of mass destruction. But it never attacked another country that actually had such weapons."
Uchiha Shisui : "I see… If mutants are only potential threats, human leaders will try to eliminate them. But if mutants gain the power to truly destroy them, those same leaders will suddenly want peace."
Lucas: "Exactly. Peace is something you fight for, not something you receive out of goodwill. Professor X's biggest mistake was believing that simply showing kindness would make humans accept mutants. But what are mutants to the powerful? Nothing more than experimental subjects, resources for scientific advancement, tools to be exploited."
Lucas: "If you have a mountain of gold, you must also have the strength to protect it. A kind-hearted three-year-old carrying gold through a city will only get robbed. Mutants don't just need to show kindness—they need to show strength. And the will to destroy their enemies if necessary!"
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