Seiber wasn't surprised to learn that Catherine was an Alpha-level mutant that was even more powerful than the others.
With his rich combat experience, he knew that this child would definitely have a bright future when Catherine displayed her abilities for the first time. Even at her current age, there weren't many things in this world that could stop her.
Passing through all obstacles did not sound cool, but what if the girl transmigrated into someone else's body?
Or to be more direct, she could use her ability to take something from someone's body … She could do that. Of course, Catherine wouldn't do such a cruel thing. Even if all the bastards on Narrow Island attacked her together, they wouldn't be able to harm her at all, let alone Fatty Chown.
However, if she grew up with Saber, no one knew what Catherine would become in the future.
They had a sumptuous lunch in the school cafeteria. Saber noticed that other than a few adult teachers, most of the people in the school were children, ranging from five to ten years old. It looked like a noisy summer camp. Catherine was having a good time with a few girls of her age. Saber felt a little out of place sitting among them.
May had left. She needed to return to the triangular wing building to report on her work. After Saber met Professor Saber, her mission as a guide was completed. Before she left, she bid farewell to Saber and unexpectedly gave him a hug.
This was probably the last time the two of them would meet for a while. As a level 7 agent, May didn't have much free time, and Seiber would be leaving New York soon. He didn't know when they would meet again, but it felt good to have a good friend in New York. After going through so much together, he believed that he and May had become friends.
"Saber, what do you think of the school's environment?"
Sitting in Professor X's office, Saber leaned back in his chair and felt the sunlight from the floor-to-ceiling window next to him. It was not warm, but it felt very comfortable. This was probably the natural pursuit of light. Saber, who was full, was like a lazy cat. He put his hands on the armrest and closed his eyes. He looked like he had fallen asleep.
But facing Professor X, who was also reading under the sun, Saber pondered for a moment and answered lazily.
"This place is great. It's like a paradise. Although I haven't seen many Mutants, I think the children living here will probably be very happy. But to be honest, this place is not suitable for me. Professor … I've seen the person who called herself Raven the Mystic. She turned into May and led me into their trap. I want to know, what is her position in the Mutant Brotherhood?"
When Professor X heard this familiar name, he stopped flipping through the book. He reached out and took off his glasses and put them on the table with the book. He closed his eyes and leaned back in his wheelchair like an ordinary old man, immersed in his memories. His whole body exuded a scent of the past.
After a long time, he whispered.
"Raven … She was from the same era as me and Eric. This castle was also her home. We used to clean up this place together, lived here, and spent our youth together. Those were beautiful memories, but in the end, she still stood on Eric's side. I don't know if that counts as love, but at least I know that Raven's nature is not bad. She just walked on a different path from me."
Seber opened his mouth to say something, but in the end, he closed his mouth. From Professor Charles' words, he could feel that there was something between Professor Charles and Raven that no one knew about. His enhanced instinct told him that it was best not to casually ask about this matter.
After a few seconds, the professor seemed to have broken away from the precipitation of time. He sighed and directly answered Saber's question.
"The Mutant Brotherhood was established by Eric and his first followers. I won't comment on whether his principles are good or bad. I can only say that Eric and I are the same. Our goal is to find a new future for the Mutants. Raven is his right-hand woman. Raven is very smart. She is good at fighting and using firearms. Of course, her strongest point is her ability to disguise. As long as she comes into contact with someone, she can perfectly disguise herself as him or her."
"Raven is a natural spy. She's not good at direct combat, but she's definitely one of the most important members of the Mutant Brotherhood. She's also Eric's brains. Seb … Forget about the conflict between the two of you. Just do it for my sake."
When the professor said this, Saber's eyes immediately opened, but in the end, he sighed.
"Okay, okay. You are my savior. But there is something I don't understand. Professor, I hope you can explain it to me."
Professor X's wheelchair turned on its own again. The professor put his hands on his legs. He waved his hand and a cup of coffee floated from the table and then landed in his hand. This old man with great power, but just like an ordinary person, took a sip of the hot coffee with satisfaction.
"Speak. If I can tell you, I will definitely tell you."
Seiber straightened his body and sat on the chair, looking at Professor Charles. This professor had an old-fashioned aura, as if he had melted with time just like this ancient building. Perhaps he was tired of this unchanging world, but right now, he was still stubbornly moving forward for a great goal.
This was a person worthy of respect. Just the smell of true hard work on him was enough to make people admire him.
"Professor, I don't understand. I am just a person … Why would the Brotherhood make such a big fuss over me? I mean, before I awaken my true power, I am just an insignificant Epsilon class mutant. As the leader of the Brotherhood, why would the Mystique personally lead me into a trap? She also said that it was a test. It seems like a lot of people are paying attention to me. Why is that?"
Saber's eyes shone with an inexplicable light. "After seeing the combat power of the Saber-Toothed Tiger Victor, I don't think the Brotherhood needs someone like me."
"Haha."
When the professor heard this question, he suddenly laughed as if Saber said something stupid. He put down the cup in his hand.
"It seems like you don't know enough about the mutant society. Then I will tell you, Saber."
"I am listening."
Saber sat up straight and heard Professor X's voice in his ear.
"You probably think that the mutants are all powerful people. In fact, that is not the case. Saber, we have divided the mutants into five classes. They are Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Epsilon. They represent the first to fifth letters in Greek. This is the classification of strength. Of course, there are many other factors that affect the classification. However, combat power alone can explain your question."
The professor's eyebrows twitched. He asked Saber a question.
"Eric and I, as well as Ororo and Jean, whom you've met before, are all Alpha-level Mutants. There's also the little girl beside you. But do you know how many Alpha-level Mutants there are?"
He stretched out a hand and waved it in front of Saber's eyes.
"5%. Only less than 5% of the mutants have the qualifications to become Alpha class. Even if you include the Beta class, it is only 15%. At least one-third of them can't grow smoothly. You may think this number is a lot, but Saber, I can tell you with certainty that in this world, there are no more than 2000 Alpha class mutants! Most of them live in seclusion and carefully live in the human world. "
"Then the second question. Do you know how many of the weakest mutants are labeled as Epsilon class? More than 60%. Most of the mutants in this world are not as strong as you think. They are not much different from ordinary people. Most of them are not accepted by ordinary people because they cannot control their abilities. This makes their lives very difficult. "
The professor breathed a sigh of relief. His face shone with compassion.
"Victor the Saber-Toothed Tiger is part of the highest level of the mutant society. How many Viktors are there in this world? And your question is somewhat wrong. As far as I know, Victor is not a diehard fan of the Brotherhood. He may have come to New York for other things. The reason why Eric paid attention to you is very simple. It is because of your destructive power … Although you were only an Epsilon class, your destructive power is comparable to a Beta class mutant … The things you did in Gotham cannot be hidden from people who want to know. "
"What's more, you're a Mutant. Eric is a racist. Your bloodline means that he'll believe you. Most of the Epsilon Mutants are weak. Naturally, you stand out from the crowd. So, it's normal for him to rope you in. Who would dislike their subordinates for being weak? As for the trap, it may just be a small trick of Raven's. "
No one broke the silence in the quiet office. After a few minutes, Saber nodded. He accepted the explanation.
There was a smile in the professor's eyes. He looked at Saber.
"You have asked your questions. Then allow me to ask a few questions, Saber. I hope you can answer me seriously."
"Okay."
Seiber shrugged with a sincere smile on his face. "If it's something you can know, then I'll tell you everything."
The professor couldn't help but chuckle when he heard the exact same words. He felt that Seiber was just like a child, and there wasn't much pressure when he was around him. Seiber was someone who knew how to adjust the atmosphere, so he coughed lightly and asked.
"Then, tell me, Saber. Between Eric and me, who do you prefer? Are you more willing to use weapons and radical means to fight for what you have, or even replace, or are you more willing to live peacefully with ordinary people? "
Saber thought for a moment. After a few seconds, he stood up and straightened his clothes.
"I'm neutral … Professor, I'm not joking with you. If you're familiar with my story, you'll know that I don't hate anyone when there's no conflict of interest. But, if someone wants to take away my bread and cheese, I'll mercilessly chop off his hand."
Professor Charles did not seem surprised by this answer. He spread out his hands regretfully.
"What a pity. I wanted to persuade you to join the school."
Saber also smiled. He solemnly bowed to Professor Charles.
"Thank you for saving my life, professor, but unfortunately, I really don't belong here. If you can tolerate your disciples becoming addicts and violent people, I actually don't mind teaching here. But now, I have other things to do. Although I don't know what I'm going to do, I know that my future is not here."
"But if you need …"
Saber put a piece of paper with his phone number in front of Professor Charles with both hands. His eyes were serious and stubborn. "If you need me, I will come to help you at any time! I am willing to be a friend of you and Xavier's Academy for Gifted Youngsters. "
Professor Charles looked at the yellow man with clear eyes. He sighed and put the piece of paper in his book. He looked up and looked at Saber.
"I want to give you a suggestion, Saber. Because your ability has never appeared before, if I were you, I would not try to advance it easily. You have to know … sometimes, power comes at a price."
The old man patted Saber's leg and looked at him. The meaning was self-evident. Saber paused for a moment and nodded seriously.
"I know. Thank you."
"Alright, that's all for you. Now, let's talk about Catherine."
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