Chapter 021 Do You Mean I Still Have To Post It?!

"Steal?! Master?!"

After processing several keywords, the woman quickly asked, "So you weren't sent by the Mutant Association to arrest me?! You're the owner of this villa?!"

Luo Bai didn't answer directly but instead asked, "Do you think you're qualified to ask me any questions right now?!"

If you break into someone else's home without permission, you can't expect to question the owner. Given the current situation, it was clear the woman had no standing to ask anything.

Realizing this, she quickly apologized, saying sincerely, "I'm sorry. If you have any questions, please just ask."

Luo Bai placed his hands behind his back, looking at the woman as he inquired, "You just mentioned the 'Mutant Association.' So, are you a mutant?!"

The woman nodded and replied earnestly, "Yes."

"What's your name, and why are you in my house?" Luo Bai continued.

Finally, the woman was able to explain.

"My name is Lorna Dane. I'm really not a thief. I think you must have misunderstood."

"I know it was wrong of me to break into your house, but I had no choice. I hid here to avoid being hunted."

"I just want to stay for two days and then leave. I truly didn't steal anything. You can check the room; I promise!" Lorna Dane explained, sincerity evident in her eyes.

Hearing her name, combined with her appearance, Luo Bai realized she was telling the truth.

Lorna Dane, mutant.

Nickname: Polaris.

She was the daughter of Magneto, inheriting her father's ability to control the magnetic field.

The most iconic feature? Her long green hair.

Luo Bai quickly confirmed in his mind that the woman before him was indeed Polaris.

With her explanation, it wasn't hard to guess what had happened.

In the Marvel universe, mutants have always faced low social status.

This is largely because mutants possess powerful abilities that threaten humanity, leading governments to be highly resistant to them.

Unable to eliminate powerful mutants, the government can only manage them, which gave rise to the Mutant Association.

The Mutant Association is an organization specifically tasked with managing mutants.

They capture mutants and then control them. While they claim to manage them, it actually involves surveillance and research.

As a result, once captured by the Mutant Association, mutants often endure torture worse than death.

Because of this, most mutants are unwilling to be captured.

After all, who wants to face torture?

Polaris was no exception.

To avoid capture, she had accidentally broken into his villa.

Seeing no one home, she intended to hide for two days until it was safe to leave.

Unfortunately, she coincidentally encountered Luo Bai upon his return.

It was understandable, but still inexcusable.

"Although you may have entered unintentionally, it's wrong to invade someone else's home. And you were even taking a shower in my house?! You really don't think about anyone else!" Luo Bai couldn't help but complain.

Polaris felt embarrassed and hurriedly said, "To avoid being caught, I haven't showered in a long time... I just borrowed the bathroom for a moment. I'm really sorry."

"If apologies were enough, what would be the point of police?!" Luo Bai frowned, continuing to question her.

At the mention of "police," Polaris looked anxious.

"You can punish me however you wish. But please don't hand me over to the police! If they find out I'm a mutant, I'll be sent to the Mutant Association!" Polaris said urgently.

Seeing her distressed, Luo Bai replied in a deep voice, "You're still making demands?! Do you know that your actions right now mean I could claim self-defense if I shot you?!"

According to the laws in country M, homeowners can indeed shoot burglars, and it is deemed legal and justified.

Polaris seemed to understand this too.

"If you really want to kill me, I can accept that. But please don't hand me over to the Mutant Association," Polaris said.

Her words made it clear how terrified she was of the Mutant Association, preferring death to capture.

But it made sense; it was better to die quickly than to be tortured to death.

There's a saying: "Scholars can be killed but not humiliated."

Luo Bai understood her sentiment.

Seeing her sincere apology and realizing she was just a girl, he couldn't hate her enough to kill her.

With this in mind, Luo Bai retracted the crimson chains and canceled the mirror space.

The surroundings quickly returned to normal.

Seeing that he wasn't going to attack again, Polaris asked in surprise, "You... won't kill me?"

"Your actions are certainly reprehensible, but since this is your first offense and the circumstances are somewhat understandable, I won't be excessively cruel," Luo Bai replied.

"Thank you," Polaris said quickly.

As soon as she finished, Luo Bai continued, "However, I don't intend to let you go without consequences."

Polaris's expression tensed at his words.

"Are you going to hand me over to the police?" she asked.

Before Luo Bai could answer, she added, "Please don't do that! Not all mutants are as bad as portrayed!"

"I've been hunted for as long as I can remember. But I've never used my ability to harm anyone. I just want to survive."

"You don't know how they treat us mutants. Almost all of us in the Mutant Association suffer inhumane torture. Many of my friends never came out alive..."

From her words, Luo Bai sensed something was off.

In his memory, Polaris's personality was more aligned with her father's; she had resisted the Mutant Association and even established the Mutant Underground Organization for this purpose.

Why did she seem so devoid of resistance now?

Could it be that they hadn't reached that timeline yet?!

Thinking about it, Luo Bai asked, "How old are you?"

"18," Polaris replied.

Eighteen years old—no wonder.

Polaris was just coming of age.

Still a bit puzzled, Luo Bai asked, "I remember Professor X was trying to negotiate with the government to allow mutants and humans to coexist peacefully. You could have gone to him!"

Polaris sighed, saying, "I wanted to save my friend, but I failed."

Luo Bai realized there was nothing more to ask at this point.

But Polaris remained nervous.

"So, how are you going to punish me?" she asked.

"I need a housekeeper. Since you came to me, you can work for me. For three months, you'll help me clean the house, look after things, and cook," Luo Bai stated.

Polaris was clearly taken aback.

She had considered all the punishments Luo Bai might impose, but she never expected him to want her... to be a housekeeper?!

"Ah?" Polaris was bewildered, struggling to find her voice.

"What? You don't want to?!" Luo Bai asked in return.

Polaris quickly shook her head, saying, "No."

"Then it's settled. Oh, by the way, from now on, your movements are restricted to the first floor. You can't go to the second floor. If I catch you up there, you know the consequences. Also, you won't receive a salary for these three months," Luo Bai added.

Polaris was stunned again.

No salary? And she had to cook?!

Would she have to spend her own money for groceries too?!!!

Thinking this, Polaris couldn't help but ask, "What about the money for groceries...?"

"You'll have to figure that out yourself. After all, this is a punishment, and I didn't invite you here," Luo Bai shrugged, feigning helplessness.

Polaris: "...Okay."

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