[On the Outskirts of New York]
Appearing before everyone was an ancient estate covering several hundred acres, and the most eye-catching part of it was the exquisite old castle standing in the middle of the grounds.
A castle like this wasn't something you could buy just because you had money.
Owning it was itself a symbol of status.
At the same time, it represented the history of a family, carrying a depth of heritage that ordinary people could never imagine.
Alex was already rich enough in The Boys world, yet he still didn't own a castle like this.
For one thing, he had never thought he needed one. For another, he had been too lazy to buy one.
But after seeing the Charles family's castle in person today, Alex decided that when he returned to The Boys universe, he would buy one from some declining noble family.
If nothing else, just bringing guests to his home would be enough to save face.
Just like now. Aside from Caitlin, who couldn't see it, young people like Alex had all turned into stone statues.
"You've got to be kidding me, Mr. Charles. This is your home?", The way Alex(Havok) looked at Charles had changed.
Darwin shook his head and sighed, "This is the biggest house I've ever seen in my life. Mr. Charles, before this I imagined your home might be an apartment."
"But I didn't realize my poverty had limited my imagination."
Raven laughed, turned around, and blinked, "Everyone, let me show you around."
"Although I've reminded Charles more than once that he should probably put up some floor plans around the house so guests don't get lost."
"But he's always said it would ruin the appearance and refused to change anything. Though I know the real reason is that he's too lazy."
Hank, the Beast, pushed up his glasses and asked, "Raven, how many rooms are there here?"
Raven shrugged, "I have no idea."
Then she warmly took Alex's hand on her own initiative, "Mr. John, let me show you around the house."
Alex smiled, "No need. I'll stay with Caitlin. You all go ahead."
Caitlin couldn't see, so there was naturally no point in touring the place. Alex didn't want to leave her behind, so he politely declined Raven.
Raven looked a little disappointed. Hank looked at the hand she was holding and also seemed a little unhappy.
Alex didn't take these little details to heart and naturally paid them no special attention.
But Charles noticed them. He rubbed his nose, gave a subtle wry smile, and said, "Come on. Surely you don't just want to admire it from outside?"
The future Professor X took the lead into the estate, and Alex also held Caitlin's hand as they walked toward the castle that would later become the mutant school.
Inside the castle, the hallways were covered with mahogany floors. The famous paintings by master artists, the elegant classical clocks, even the decorative vases, chandeliers, and the cups used for drinking water were all antiques.
Without question, the young Professor X was practically the template for a protagonist.
Born into a noble family, with more money than he could ever spend, and as a child he had even found Mystique sneaking food in his kitchen.
Combined with his handsome appearance and his ability to enter other people's minds.
Charles was truly a winner in life in this universe.
By the time they finished touring the castle, it was already evening.
Everyone ate together in the spacious dining hall. The long table was filled with every kind of food, lavish and luxurious like a royal banquet.
During dinner, Charles looked at Alex and asked, "Mr. John, if you were to face Shaw, how confident would you be?"
'How confident?'
'Wouldn't it just be complete domination?'
Alex smiled but didn't voice what he was thinking. Instead, he said, "Yesterday was the first time I'd met that man. I didn't see him make a move, and I don't know what his abilities are, so I can't make a judgment lightly."
He glanced at the empty seat beside him. Caitlin seemed to have caught a chill the previous night. She had been drowsy since the afternoon.
After Charles had the family doctor examine her, the girl skipped dinner and had already gone to bed to rest.
It was also because she wasn't by his side that Alex answered Charles's question.
Otherwise, if Caitlin heard it, she would definitely itably become suspicious.
Of course, Alex only said those things to fit his current identity.
He naturally knew what Shaw was capable of.
Among everyone present, Erik probably understood Shaw the best, since he had been hunting that man all this time.
He said, "Shaw has endurance far beyond ordinary people. He can go two or three hours without breathing."
"He can also absorb energy, then release the absorbed energy as devastating attacks."
"He can also use the absorbed energy to greatly increase his strength, speed, and endurance."
"He doesn't need sleep, has minor regeneration, and doesn't age."
After speaking, Erik looked at Alex, "Believe me, Shaw is definitely a terrifying enemy."
'Believe me, I'm ten thousand times more terrifying than Shaw.'
Alex smiled and nodded without responding to Erik's words.
Raven asked eagerly, "Mr. John, how are you planning to train us?"
Alex looked up and shrugged, "I'll think it over carefully tonight. I'll give you a detailed answer tomorrow. What do you think?"
Raven nodded.
Alex laughed beneath. The current Mystique was still just an innocent girl. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been won over by Magneto.
Of course, Alex wasn't actually going to think about how to train these young people. As long as he ran into the Black King again, he would simply kill him in an instant. After that, he could leave the X-Men universe, where no major figures had appeared yet.
After dinner, Alex sat in his room, bored, watching a black-and-white television.
Just then, there was a knock at the door.
Alex scanned outside. It was Mystique.
He frowned, feeling a little irritated, 'Why is this girl always sticking to me?'
To Alex, Mystique was still too young. In fact, Raven was only a teenage girl now.
Alex wasn't very interested in girls, so he wanted to pretend to be asleep. But Mystique knocked again. Alex shook his head and could only open the door.
Raven nervously twisted the corner of her clothes with her fingers, "Am I disturbing you, Mr. John?"
"Yes," Alex said directly.
Raven froze for a moment, then said with some disappointment, "In that case, I won't bother you."
"Since you're already here, come in and sit for a while."
Alex turned and walked back into the room.
Raven hesitated for a moment, then walked in and closed the door.
She sat down beside Alex, looked at him, and then said, "Mr. John, I'd like to ask you a question."
"Hm?"
Alex said, "If it's about romance, don't ask me. I don't understand it."
Raven let out a small cry, then quickly shook her head, "No, no, no. It's about mutants."
"Mr. John, do you think we should hide who we are?"
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