Ethan was silent for a moment, then nodded.
Ethan looked around, then walked straight to a piece of steel embedded in the wall, and then pressed his finger into it as easily as if he were pressing tofu.
“Reinforcement ability.” Looking at Ethan’s movements, Cyclops, who was behind Professor X, frowned.
This was the existence Professor X suspected to be a Level 5 Mutant, which was somewhat different from what he expected.
But soon Cyclops rejected his conclusion, because the steel had undergone a new change.
Ethan’s finger did not move, but the steel automatically twisted, forming a vortex centered on Ethan’s finger.
“It’s a control ability.
This child can manipulate metal, just like Magneto.” Storm said in surprise.
“No, he’s not controlling metal, but rather energy.” Professor X said, narrowing his eyes.
When it came to distinguishing Mutant abilities, absolutely no one in this World had more experience than him.
Even with just a glance, Professor X had already guessed with a high degree of accuracy.
“I call my ability Vector Control.
I can control force, which is the direction of energy, through my body.” Ethan said, looking back.
After hearing Professor X’s name, he finally recalled the identity of the person in front of him.
Therefore, the hostility in his heart dissipated a lot, otherwise, why would Ethan demonstrate his ability to them?
“Child, your ability is far more powerful than what you’ve shown.” Professor X’s eyes stared calmly at Ethan, as if he wanted to see through Ethan.
But this was just an illusion.
Ethan’s body instinctively reflected any material energy that threatened him.
If Ethan was unwilling, Professor X’s mental power could not penetrate Ethan’s mind at all.
“Come with me.
I will take you to a place where you belong.” Professor X extended his hand and said with a smile.
Professor X didn’t mind Ethan hiding his true strength; on the contrary, he felt much more at ease.
A powerful Mutant who knew how to hide and restrain his abilities was always better than one who used them recklessly.
“No!” “What?
What did you say?” Professor X turned his head and looked at Ethan with some surprise.
“The place you mentioned should be the Charles Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters you just talked about, right?
I’m sorry, but I’m not interested for now.” Ethan shook his head and said.
“There might be some misunderstanding here.
We have no ill intentions, and in my academy, you can see many companions just like you.” Professor X explained.
“For me, companions don’t necessarily have to be Mutants.
There’s nothing wrong with ordinary people either.” Ethan spread his hands and said.
“You’re absolutely right.” Professor X nodded.
To still be able to treat others equally after gaining superpowers, instead of considering oneself superior, is an excellent quality.
In other circumstances, Professor X might have already applauded in praise, but at this moment, Professor X couldn’t quite feel happy.
“In my academy, I can help you learn and master your abilities.” Ethan’s expression shifted upon hearing this.
Professor X’s words did make him feel a bit tempted, but after thinking for a while, he still shook his head.
“No need.
My ability is very stable and controllable, so I can figure it out myself.” Ethan wasn’t being coy; he genuinely didn’t want to go to Professor X’s academy right now.
Although many years had passed and the plot hidden deep in his memory was somewhat blurry, Ethan still recalled many important things at this moment.
He understood what kind of place the academy founded by Professor X was.
The academy took in many homeless children with uncontrollable abilities, selflessly helping them until they could control their powers.
From this perspective, Professor X was truly a good person.
However, anyone who has seen X-Men should understand that the danger of staying with Professor X is second only to Magneto, because the vortex of conflict between Mutants and ordinary people is centered around Professor X and Magneto.
Even powerful, veteran 4-level Mutants like Professor X and Magneto have been in dangerous situations multiple times.
Although Ethan considered his abilities to be strong, he hadn’t fully familiarized himself with them yet.
Entering the eye of the Storm of conflict too early, a single misstep could lead to an embarrassing downfall.
It was better to be cautious.
While Ethan was making his decision, Professor X’s heart was as complex as a spilled five-flavor bottle.
“Ability stable and controllable.” Ah!
What beautiful words those six were!
For Professor X, they were like celestial music; he could even die with a smile now.
After all, if another uncontrollable Level 5 Mutant like Jean Grey appeared, Professor X truly felt he couldn’t bear it.
It was just a pity that this extremely comforting sentence was used to reject him.
Professor X had not encountered Mutants who rejected him before.
These Mutants either controlled their superpowers well and integrated into society, or they were very lucky, and their relatives and friends did not reject them.
These Mutants had not despaired of this World.
When encountering such Mutants, Professor X would usually bless them and then silently leave.
But Ethan was different.
This young man in front of him was a Level 5 Mutant.
It didn’t matter if Professor X left, but the key was that Magneto wouldn’t easily let go of a Level 5 Mutant.
Magneto wouldn’t play by the rules like him.
If gentle persuasion didn’t work, he might secretly trip Ethan up, and then when Ethan became hostile towards society, suddenly jump in front of him and say, “Let the World feel pain!” Yes, this was very likely.
Ethan seemed to be at the age of chuunibyou, and Magneto was a perennial chuunibyou.
He could completely pull Ethan to the same level as himself, and then use his rich experience to train Ethan.
Upon realizing this, Professor X became even more uneasy.
He had to find a way to trick… persuade Ethan into the academy.
“Ethan, you’re about to turn eighteen.
After you come of age, you’ll have to leave the orphanage.
Where will you go then?
Don’t you want to find a place to settle down?” Professor X said earnestly.
“You don’t need to worry about that.
I’ve already chosen an apartment.
The price is reasonable, only one hundred U.S.
dollars a month is enough.
What, is your school’s tuition even cheaper than that?” Morpheus said somewhat proudly.
He had put in a lot of effort and haggled with the landlord for a long time to reach an agreement for such a cheap apartment.
“My school is free.” Professor X smiled.
Ethan, who had been nonchalant, suddenly stiffened upon hearing this, and his head turned towards the shiny bald head in his field of vision like a sunflower.
“What are the conditions?
Does it include food and lodging?
Does it have air conditioning?
Is it equipped with a refrigerator, color TV, washing machine, hair dryer, spin dryer ~@%￥… Most importantly, does it have WIFI?
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not asking for too much; I mean, if there are just one or two of those things, it’s fine.
If there’s no air conditioning, I can accept an electric fan.” Ethan said excitedly.
“All of those things you mentioned are available.” Professor X said calmly.
What a joke, I, the Professor, have been dedicated to building a noble school for fifty years.
As for money, what is that?
“One last question, does your academy have scholarships?” Ethan said, his eyes fixed on Professor X, afraid he would miss any key words.
“Of course, if you come to my school, I can decide that this year’s first-class scholarship will be yours.” Given Ethan’s talent as a Level 5 Mutant, it was reasonable to pre-assign him the first-class scholarship.
“How much is a first-class scholarship per year?” Ethan asked anxiously.
“Ten thousand U.S.
dollars.” Professor X hesitated for a moment before stating the amount.
He was somewhat worried that Ethan would find it too little.
However, the scholarship amount had already been set in the school rules.
If it were too high, it would give other students the impression that the back door was too obvious, which would not look good.
However, after Professor X said this, Ethan had already turned and rushed into the room, a movement that immediately made Professor X anxious.
Damn it, don’t go!
Why aren’t you playing by the rules?
If you’re not satisfied, you can haggle with me; I never said this was a fixed price.
But just as Professor X was looking anxious, Ethan ran out again, holding paper and a pen.
“What are you doing?” Professor X looked at Ethan, puzzled.
“You write it down, otherwise I won’t believe it.” Ethan looked at Professor X nervously, his expression as if he was afraid Professor X would go back on his word.
Professor X: “…” “Ethan voluntarily goes to Charles Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters to study.
During his enrollment, tuition is completely free, including food and lodging.
The room provides air conditioning, Wi-Fi, washing machine, etc.
There is an annual scholarship of 10,000 (Note: U.S.
dollars), and the following are supplementary clauses….” Looking at this written agreement, Ethan suddenly felt that risks were nothing.
As long as he had three parts luck, seven parts wisdom, and the remaining ninety parts were just brute force, it would be fine.
After all, how can life be smooth sailing?
How can one see a rainbow without going through hardships?
“Since you’ve agreed, then come back to the academy with me.” Professor X waved his hand and said.
This written agreement was a big deal to Ethan, but to Professor X, it was insignificant.
The only thing that made him sigh was how difficult it was to recruit top students these days.
“I’m afraid not right now.
I can’t leave with you immediately, because I still have one request.” Ethan suddenly put away the agreement, his expression becoming serious.
“What request?” Although Professor X didn’t mind this small expenditure, Ethan’s repeated haggling still made him feel a bit displeased.
“Actually, it’s nothing much.
I just hope you can send an official admission letter so I can leave the orphanage through proper channels.
That way, Ms.
Emma will be at ease and won’t worry about my life after leaving the orphanage.” Ethan said with a complex expression, looking at Ms.
Emma, who was still frozen beside him.
Ethan’s words clearly made Professor X pause.
A few seconds later, Professor X nodded with relief.
“I agree.” Professor X felt he had somewhat misunderstood Ethan.
Although he initially rejected his invitation and haggled with him, and even called him an old bald head when they first met.
But Professor X knew that Ethan was a good child, so of course, he chose to forgive him.