Another Iconic Scene

Perhaps in the eyes of humans, mutants were no different from aliens, fundamentally not the same species.

After discussing it, both Peter and Wanda agreed that the answer to this question was likely "A." There wasn't much suspense.

Peter mumbled, "I wish the answer was 'B,' but reason tells me it's impossible... Why can't we just communicate peacefully?"

Wanda shrugged. "It's probably due to arrogance. Ordinary people fear those with superpowers, but humanity has high-tech weapons, powerful tools, and a long-standing civilization. For tens of thousands of years, humans have ruled this planet.

In comparison, mutants, even with immense potential, are still small from a societal and civilizational perspective. They don't have the qualifications to negotiate peace with humans... at least not at this point in the video. Humans wouldn't give them the chance."

After enduring multiple rounds of this quiz game, Wanda, despite her young age, had gradually matured.

Of course, it wasn't just her. Peter had also grown. He understood what Wanda was saying. In the past, he might have tried to refute her with what he'd learned in school, but now, he just pressed his lips together.

The video playing on the screen wasn't fiction; it was real, unlike the rosy reality depicted in schools or textbooks. Perhaps, this was the true face of society and the world.

As the countdown ended, both teams scrambled to hit the buzzer. This time, Team B won the chance to answer. Erik answered for his team, choosing "A."

Wanda did the same. When the correct answer was revealed, there were no surprises—they were both right.

However, after the text on the screen faded, another question popped up:

[Will Magneto and Professor X part ways after this period of turmoil?]

[A: Yes

B: No.]

Erik furrowed his brows, thinking for a moment before exhaling and relaxing. "The answer is 'A.' Charles has helped me a lot, but in the end, we're not on the same path... unless he changes his naive and weak beliefs."

Though he hadn't met Charles in person yet, through the future videos, Erik felt that he had already become friends with the professor. It was like a deep connection had already formed between them.

In fact, Erik admired Charles's wisdom, rationality, and gentle tolerance. There was a sense of kinship and mutual understanding.

Unfortunately, their ideological differences were too vast. Erik followed the belief of mutant supremacy, making him a radical, while Charles was the opposite. He advocated for peaceful coexistence and integration with humanity. This belief wasn't entirely wrong, but Erik dismissed it as naive.

He knew that in the future, after killing his enemies, he would take up their mantle and work to strengthen the mutant race. This would inevitably lead to their separation, making this question unsurprising for him.

The countdown began, and this time, Team A buzzed in first. Wanda also chose "A." When the correct answer was announced, both teams had it right again.

Team A earned 4 points, while Team B only got 1 point. The gap that had opened up after the last question was immediately closed.

Now, there was only a one-point difference between the two teams. Until the very end, it was impossible to say which team would win this game.

After the question ended, the screen obediently resumed playing the video.

On screen, Magneto donned Sebastian Shaw's helmet, and his demeanor transformed, becoming more confident, exuding the charisma of a leader.

He loudly declared to the surrounding mutants, "I can feel their weapons underwater, already aimed at us. The Americans, the Soviets... these humans have united out of fear of the unknown. These Neanderthals are scared, my fellow mutants!"

At this point, Erik turned to look at Charles. "Say something, Charles. Tell me I'm wrong."

Charles used his telepathy, reaching out across the water to sense the thoughts of the commanders on the ships. But he was at a loss for words.

After realizing the threat posed by the mutants, both the US and the Soviet Union had reacted quickly. They immediately opened communication and agreed on a joint plan: to use their warships to simultaneously bombard the island where the mutants were located!

No, to be precise, not everyone on the island was a mutant. CIA agent Moira was there too.

She worked for the government, but to those higher-ups, she was just a small 'sacrifice' in this mission. Calling her a 'sacrifice' was even a stretch, really.

Charles realized the situation was dire and gave Moira a look, signaling her to make a final attempt to contact the ships. Unfortunately, despite her repeated pleas of "Don't attack," the response was silence. Moira quickly understood that she had been abandoned.

On the water, the cannons turned, all aiming at the island's beach. The order had already been given. Neither side's commanders hesitated. Just moments before, they had been on the brink of nuclear war, but now they stood united as comrades-in-arms.

As the order to fire was given, the scene exploded with the deafening roar of artillery!

Shells and missiles rained down on the island like a storm of arrows, except these weren't crude ancient weapons, but modern creations of destruction.

If nothing stopped them, the shells would level the island, leaving nothing behind—not even the bodies of the mutants.

But at that moment, Magneto stepped forward, raising his hand toward the incoming barrage. In an instant, the deadly projectiles froze in midair, suspended above them, unable to advance a single inch!

Outside the screen, gasps of astonishment echoed. This was yet another iconic moment. After catching a submarine with his bare hands, Erik was now stopping missiles!

No one expected that what seemed like an inevitable death sentence would be averted by Erik with just one hand. His abilities were indeed incredible, and the potential for growth was evident. One day, who knows, he might not just stop the missiles—he could very well pull those warships into the sky!

On the ships, the commanders and soldiers were dumbfounded. Charles took a deep breath and tried to reason with Erik. "Erik, you said it yourself. Now is the time to prove it—show them our goodwill. There are thousands of people on those ships. Honest, innocent people. They're just following orders!"