Chapter 60 : Beginning of Chaos!!

Just as the professor's words plunged everyone into deep contemplation, a knock sounded at the door from outside.

Responding to the professor's signal, a staff member entered quietly, whispering, "Professor, Mr. Hank is here and awaiting you in your office."

"Hank? Isn't he working at the White House?" Professor X expressed slight surprise.

Hank McCoy, also known as Beast, was one of the original X-Men, renowned for his scientific prowess and a longtime acquaintance of Professor X. However, he had since transitioned from his role as an X-Man to serving as the United States' Minister of Mutant Affairs, tasked with handling mutant-related issues within society. A simplistic comparison would liken him to a cabinet minister.

Anticipating Hank's arrival without incident, Professor X paused momentarily before concluding the discussion on the project. With a nod to the staff, he made his way to the office, leaving behind Carl, who massaged his temples with a hint of frustration.

"It's only been three days of tranquility," Carl muttered to himself.

He understood that Hank's visit aimed to persuade the professor and the X-Men to support the impending official Mutant Cure Bill proposed by the United States. For the myriad mutants worldwide, whether concealed in the shadows or openly present, Professor X and the X-Men served as their moral compass. If they could be convinced, the path for the mutant cure would likely proceed smoothly this time.

What troubled Carl was his reluctance to see the situation escalate so rapidly; he preferred the development of the so-called Mutant Cure to be postponed. In doing so, the impending conflict between mutants and ordinary citizens could be averted, affording him more time for discreet advancement.

Inside the professor's office, the joy of reuniting with an old friend evaporated upon the unveiling of Hank's mutant Mutant Cure.

"A pharmaceutical company has developed antibodies capable of suppressing the mutant gene," Hank, a robust figure adorned in a suit, his distinctive blue skin and hair unmistakable, relayed the news.

"And it claims to be permanent, known as the Mutant Cure."

Instantly, the expressions of everyone changed, including Professor X, as they all understood the gravity of the situation.

Storm's gaze turned icy. "A Mutant Cure? It's absurd. Since when are we considered sick?"

Having faced oppression due to being a Mutant since childhood, Storm harbored a latent hostility and rejection towards mainstream society. She held a deep concern for her identity as a Mutant and for her fellow Mutants.

Thus, upon learning that they were being viewed as patients in need of treatment, she couldn't help but feel anger and agitation.

Unfortunately, Professor X knew all too well that Hank's visit was more of a notification than a consultation, having been sent by the President of the United States. Whether they agreed or not, they couldn't halt the drug's market release.

With that, the final office meeting concluded.

It didn't take long for news of the Mutant Mutant Cure to spread throughout the school, filling it with chatter and commotion.

This development held significant implications for all Mutants.

Some students, who had previously felt discontent due to their Mutant status, rejoiced at the prospect of becoming ordinary through medication.

Others, accustomed to their Mutant abilities and having experienced pain, feared losing their source of strength if the Mutant Cure became mandatory.

Nearby, Clarice expressed her concern, "Carl, do you really think this Mutant Cure is genuine?"

Carl, lounging lazily in the sun with arms folded, replied nonchalantly, "It seems likely. As for its permanence, I can't say. Regardless, I don't put much trust in it."

The brunette girl appeared apprehensive. "Would you consider using it then?"

"Why bother?"

Carl regarded her curiously. "Are you discontent with your Mutant ability?"

After a moment of silence, the black-haired girl whispered, "Though my ability isn't powerful, I cherish it. Yet, my Mutant identity also subjects me to rejection from others."

Observing her inner conflict, Carl couldn't resist asking, "Clarice, do you believe I reject you?"

"No," the girl shook her head.

"Do your classmates reject you?"

The girl continued to shake her head.

Carl shrugged. "That's not right. If your friends accept you, why worry about the opinions of those irrelevant people in the world?"

"Even after taking the Mutant Cure and returning to being ordinary people, Mutants are still different from ordinary people because they once had power."

"As long as you're human, you possess selfishness, greed, and insecurities. It's shameful."

"So we pursue power, money, and naturally, superpowers."

"When these once-powerful Mutants lose their ability to protect themselves, they become vulnerable to becoming subjects of research for some people."

"The results speak for themselves."

Carl's words made Clarice pale.

In reality, Mutant abilities didn't affect Carl much.

His core strength still stemmed from the power of Krypton, which could be enhanced by the sun.

But he never put his trust in others' promises, believing firmly that his fate must remain in his own hands to avoid being controlled by others.

Just as Xavier's Academy grew somewhat chaotic due to the Mutant Cure, news of the Mutant Cure's release spread worldwide, causing a stir.

Many people, especially those proud of their Mutant powers, became even more uneasy.

This development meant that the United States had the means to strip them of their abilities. Not all Mutants despised their Mutant identity and powers.

In fact, many Mutants relished and took pride in the convenience their supernatural abilities afforded them.

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