"Mr. Zhou Yi, I haven't seen you for a long time. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 Info Seriously, I thought a long time ago that we would talk about a collaboration face-to-face like this, but to be honest, I never thought it would be like this! ”

Magneto Eric. Basking in the early morning sun, Ranchel sat in a wicker chair relaxed like all old men. This appearance makes him look very laid-back, and even gives people the illusion that he is an ordinary old man enjoying his old age. But if you look closely, you can see that his eyes are always shining as bright as flames. This light is enough to show everyone that this old man is not ordinary, and his faith is always burning and will not stop for a long time.

He just sat there without saying a word, looking at Zhou Yi who had just walked in and sat straight in front of him with that bright and burning eye. It wasn't until a moment later that he let out such an emotion.

In just two or three years, Zhou Yi has changed from a guy on a par with him to an existence he needs to look up to. This change gave him a sense of impermanence and change. But he's not one to give up easily, otherwise he wouldn't be sitting here. So after sighing like this, he continued to say to Zhou Yi, who had been looking at him and seemed to be smiling.

"Now that you're here, can I assume that you've agreed to my request?"

"Of course!" Seeing the model girl with a restrained face holding a cup of coffee in front of him, Zhou Yi smiled at her slightly, and once again set his eyes on Magneto, the mutant leader on a par with Charles. "Time has given you the most precious treasure, Mr. Lansel. I am amazed by your keen and wise eye. I have to admit that this cooperation agreement that you have proposed at this time is something I cannot refuse. So, I can give you the answer you want, and I agree to join that organization you call as a Knights of the Dawn. But before I do that, I have some questions for you, Mr. Lanshel! ”

Zhou Yi's promise to himself was something that Magneto expected, but the existence of these problems was something he didn't expect. But that's just a minor issue. It's nothing compared to their big plans. So he just nodded slightly and replied.

"Please, Your Excellency. I came with sincerity, and naturally I will not back down because of a few small problems! ”

"Excellent! Since Mr. Lanshel is sincere. Then I'll call a spade a spade! Smiling and narrowing his eyes, Zhou Yi put on a leisurely posture and asked Magneto casually. I've heard Ida say that Mr. Lanshell is willing to lead some of the elite of mutants into my city, becoming the first radical mutants to join the city. Absolutely! ”

"Of course, this city is the most beautiful place I've ever seen in my life, especially for us mutants. So, I'd love to be a part of it. Of course, so do my men! ”

To this question, Magneto replied without thinking. This is something he has already made up his mind about, and naturally there is no possibility of any change at this time.

Listening to his answer, Zhou Yi's eyes immediately narrowed even more.

"So, I'd like to ask. How many radical mutants does Mr. Lansall intend to inject into my city? Is it just a few of you, or is it a number like I asked for in the previous agreement? ”

Heard Zhou Yi ask. Magneto fell silent. He looked at Zhou Yi expressionlessly, but his fingers tapped lightly on the armrest of the rattan chair. This means that he is thinking, thinking about what kind of answer to give in order to make Zhou Yi satisfied. And looking at his small movements, Zhou Yi did not urge him. This is not an easy decision, and it is obviously not possible to make up your mind without careful thinking and inevitable awareness. So, he was patient.

However, Magneto didn't make him wait too long, because he quickly measured the answer in his own mind.

"Your Excellency, I remember that the number you mentioned in the agreement was 10,000, right?"

"Yes. 10,000 people. That's the minimum I want from the bottom of my heart. Mr. Lanshel, you should know that to create the world I envisioned, the number of mutants needed to be more than that. The city needs an infusion of new blood. And you, are my best target! ”

Zhou Yi's words made Magneto's old cheeks start twitching irregularly. Obviously, he was not satisfied with Zhou Yi's statement. But this personal honor and disgrace can be discarded in relation to the value of the thing they are trading. So he quickly cleaned up his complicated feelings and responded to Zhou Yi.

"I can give you 20,000 mutants, and I can even call on the whole world to join your city in my name. But. You have to protect these people so that they can get here safely. It's a necessary price, and you should know it. ”

"It's a trifle, and rightfully so. Well, Mr. Lanshel. I have one more question, and I think you should know that if you and your radical mutants join my city, your identity will change as a result. ”

"At that time, you can no longer be so-called radicals, let alone continue to hold on to your previous stupid thoughts of destroying humanity and taking the throne of mutants. You can only be the inhabitants of this city, enjoying all the rights and obligations of this city. That is, you must live in harmony with the ordinary humans here. You, and even those hostile human elements around you, must let go of the hostility in your heart. Do you have an opinion on this? ”

If it had been before, there was no need for Magneto to speak, and those mutants under his command would have protested and opposed Zhou Yi's request. But this time is different from the past, as the relationship between humans and mutants is becoming more and more complicated today, when Radiance City is beginning to evolve towards the sacred land in the hearts of mutants little by little, this so-called request has been accepted by most mutants. And this even includes Magneto's once staunch supporters.

The general trend of mutant radicalism is gone, and this is something that no one can deny. Not to mention the fact that Charles's group of moderate mutants are becoming more and more prestigious in the human world because of their mischievous cause, the fact that they have reached an alliance with the Avengers alone can make all the mutants who are still hesitating about their side think more highly of them.

In addition, Zhouyi's Radiance City has gradually become a landmark city where humans and mutants can live in harmony. Many mutants are no longer optimistic about Magneto's career.

Admittedly, many mutants, especially those who have been persecuted, have a hard time forgetting the hatred in their hearts. But hatred doesn't mean everything, especially when it comes to future choices, and hatred can never bring what they want. The mutant radicals and Magneto have been battling for so many years, but what they get is not a growing reputation and a bleak future.

As time passes, Magneto's ideal world will inevitably be questioned. Especially after all this, even more so. Don't talk about others, even Magneto himself, began to waver about what he had done over the years. Otherwise, he wouldn't have sat here to discuss this issue with Zhou Yi.

He is after a bright future for mutants. When all his efforts failed to allow him to foresee that future. Finding another way has become his only option. And Zhou Yi is the choice he made. So this time, Magneto didn't even think too much, so he agreed to Zhou Yi.

"Yes, no problem!"

Magneto's answer was simply beyond Zhou Yi's imagination, so he couldn't help but remind him.

"Mr. Lanscher, in the spirit of fair cooperation. I feel like I have to make it clear to you, it's not something you can fix by saying no problem. This means that if you say yes, then you lose all your rights. These people will no longer be your subordinates, and even your mutant brotherhood will disappear because of this, you know? ”

Since meeting Zhou Yi, the expression on Magneto's face has been bland, even gloomy. But now, when Zhou Yi asked him this, an indescribable smile appeared on his face.

"Mr. Zhou Yi, you still remember the first time we met. Did I ever do what you promised? ”

This question surprised Zhou Yi, and as soon as he nodded, Magneto had already continued.

"At that time, I promised you that if you were willing to join my side, then you would be the master of the future. You can stand side by side with me, and even after I die, everything about mutants will be in your hands. You will be their king, the master of this world. That's right! ”

"That's right, at that time you thought I was also a mutant, so you promised me that it was understandable for you to woo me."

"It's not that I'm wooing, but that's what I mean. For me, the so-called leadership of mutants is really nothing more than a dispensable thing. Do you think that people like me, who have been enemies of the whole world from World War II to the present day, really care about this little bit of power? No, that's not what I care about at all. If I can achieve my ideals, I can give it all up now. It's just a pity that my dream is too difficult to achieve, so I have to choose a compromise method. And you, that's my choice. ”

"You're different from Charles, Charles only compromises, and you don't. Plus I know who you are, and I see everything you do to mutants. So if it's you, I'm totally okay with it, and it's up to you to inherit everything from me. ”

"Actually, at the end of the day, everything has just gone back to square one. It's just a different way. Zhou Yi, my dream was shattered, but you made me see a new future. So, I'd love to see you come and take on everything I have. ”

Magneto's words made the expression on Zhou Yi's face change several times, but in the end, he laughed helplessly.

"Mr. Lanshel, I have to admit. I underestimated you, you are a respectable person. I think we should be able to work happily together! ”

Saying this, Zhou Yi stretched out his hand to Magneto. (To be continued.) )