In the break room where Eric and his party were staying, a live stream of Tony's hearing was being broadcast on the TV screen.

"The Iron Man weapon is too powerful and may pose a threat to the lives and property of the American people, so we may have to consider taking the ...... from you", the senator presiding over the hearing made a helpless expression, and Tony pressed his forehead anxiously, which was a tough attitude he did not expect, but he had to overcome it.

"Then forget about it." Tony was sitting and staring at each other. "I am Iron Man, Iron Man is me, and if I hand over this steel shell, I will have no human dignity at all, and this is no different from slavery - as far as I know, even prostitutes have human dignity in this country."

In the whispered laughter of the onlookers, Tony solemnly stated his attitude.

"Even prostitutes know not to hand over their clients lightly, so I won't hand it over."

The confrontation between Tony and the senator gradually became fierce, and the official attitude was tough, and the shape shì gradually became unfavorable to Tony.

"That's Iron Man?" The students gathered around, their faces solemn.

They've all heard of Tony's stories of flying through the skies, breaking the no-fly zone, shooting down warplanes, and taking down criminals of all stripes. Although he had seen him in the industrial park and the campsite before, he was either fighting or surrounded by bodyguards, and only Eric had access to him, and it was the first time he had appeared on the television without reservation.

But no matter what he may seem, he is also a member of the common people, and the ordinary people are also pressing on their own kind, which makes the young mutant suddenly feel very uneasy.

"Boss, why should we take responsibility for Stark?" During a break in the hearing, Bobby took the initiative to ask the mentor that a billionaire like Stark was coveted just because of the steel armor. They were touched by the government's repression.

Eric nodded to the frowning John, signaling that there was no electromagnetic field for the eavesdropping device before explaining to Bobbi.

"Because we need this war more than Stark, we need the public to recognize the existence of disagreement and even conflict, and that we can enjoy more advantages as the injured side. Look outside. He pointed out the window, where a group of black-clad guards surrounded the building with expressionless faces, their expressions stern, some of their attention turned to the outside, but more to the inside, peeking in through the window from time to time.

"They look like they're protecting us. But it's hard to tell what they're secretly thinking, and there may be an undercurrent coming over us where we can't see it. Humans are very subtle, they are friendly to you, and at the same time they are constantly testing your bottom line, and once they are relieved, they will besiege them like locusts that smell blood, so the beating must be done at all times, and it must not hurt them too much. And we can't let them forget our attitude and strength. ”

"So when are we going to win?" Pete asked what everyone was saying, and the exhibition made them feel a little worried.

"This is a covert war, and we have to wait until people recognize the superiority of mutants in their hearts and willingly accept our protection and rules." Eric sighed imperceptibly. He has many ways to add to this process, so that humans can't use their strength to play tricks, but some invisible restriction binds his hands and feet, and he can only rely on time to slowly grind in.

Office of the President. A conspiracy against mutants is brewing.

"This is the new Magneto, a prominent figure in the mutant race after decades of internal attrition." Compared to his predecessor, Professor Xavier, the new leader is more proactive and assertive. And compared to the other Magneto, he is rational and restrained enough. He was the one who broke the dull deadlock and brought mutants into the public eye, and I would say he chose a good entry point and was very good at exploiting the public's sympathy and curiosity. He's changing the divisive landscape of mutants, so that's our biggest opponent. ”

"But as far as we know, the other two mutants are more powerful than him, which means they are more dangerous." Military representatives are cautiously opposed to this, saying they must think more about security.

Konstantin laughed, the corners of his mouth full of sarcasm.

"In the past few centuries, the strategy of the British Empire has shed blood on the other side of the Channel, is this the strength of the island country stronger than the combined strength of the six big countries, no, it is just that it correctly guided the shape shì, one country is too strong, naturally another country rises to regain the lost balance. Today I would like to propose to you a new kind of balance-of-the-balance strategy of mutants. Discarding that person's influence and pulling the world back to its original course, Magneto has Professor Xavier in control, and Professor Xavier is distracted by dealing with his old friend and returns to square one. When the College and the Brotherhood hold each other back as they did in the past, we will soar and one day two old people will be driven into the grave of history. ”

"What price do we have to pay to convince them?" Seeing the glimmer of hope, people began to ask.

"You don't have to give anything." A smiling expression appeared on Konstantin's thin cheeks. "Maintaining the status quo, no longer recruiting mutants, and not trying to control sensitive people, will minimize friction and allow the fraternity to share with the academy the economic benefits. There is only one thing we need to do in this war, and that is to concentrate all our forces to push Magneto off the stage and let his original supporters deal with him, mutants don't need a unique leader. ”

"So, who's going to deal with mutants?" The president asked the final question. "Secretary McCoy seems to be leaning more towards the new leader, and I don't think he's a good person to talk to."

"Then bypass him and go straight to Xavier. I have an ordinary person who cares about mutants, an old friend of Professor Xavier, a former CIA agent, who was born and died for the country, and deserves our trust. Konstantin walked to the window and breathed in the fresh air outside the window, fiddling with the globe next to him. I am sure that she will bring us exciting good news. ”

While the White House was plotting the plot, the college team was walking around the Washington Monument to the west, the Capitol Hill to the east, and the White House a mile to the north, though they didn't have to go there yet.

The young man hung his head and thought, he had become accustomed to the carefree life under Eric's wing, and today he suddenly felt the pressure again. As mutants who have been persecuted by the state for many years, they have a very weak sense of the human landscape, and no matter how much the professor tries to instill a positive side, it is difficult for them to empathize with things that have nothing to do with them.

To ease their tension, Eric clapped his hands to wake up the students' attention.

"Maybe you can try a spiritual trip, which can make you feel a little better." Eric looked at the children dotingly.

"What's that?" Mary's eyes widened and she asked, everyone curious about the term they had never heard before.

"A wonderful feeling, occasionally I use it to regulate the feelings."

Eric told them to close their eyes and form a circle hand in hand, slowly taking in the imaginary landscape.

"You are boarding a boat with a blue sky overhead, seagulls and storks flying around you, no clouds but the wind is strong, and the boat is moving forward at seven to eight nautical miles per hour......"

Under the guidance of the instructor, the students seemed to re-experience the war-torn Age of Discovery. Through the smoke of gunpowder, the narrow sail battleship rose straight up against the rushing tide and waves, crossed the arc-shaped wave top battleship and turned around, charged bravely in the direction it came, and forcibly broke into the enemy fleet, and the black holes on both sides of the guns opened, bombarding the opponent's battleship in turn, tearing the fierce enemy to pieces.

Then the scene changed, and Storm replaced humans as the new adversary. It came from a great distance, rolled up a thin white line, and pushed to the side with a noisy whistling sound under the agitation of the endless darkness behind it, and the calm ocean suddenly became a steep valley, and it was hard to climb from a ravine to the top of the mountain, and a relentless curtain of rain pushed a new low.

The wind was blowing, and the lightning was thundering.

Eric slowly recites Byron's verses, drawing the students into the mood of pirates.

"Our bold career,

Breaking the waves in the symphony of storms,

From work to rest, it's a time of fun.

Who can appreciate this beauty?

It's not you, pampered slave. ”

The young men closed their eyes tightly and echoed in unison.

"Sleep can't soothe you, joy can't infect you.

Who knows the pleasure, unless his soul is baptized with wounds,

And proudly soared over the vast ocean......"

In a trance, they really experienced a vivid and real life again and again. The thrilling pulse of ecstasy can only be experienced by the wanderer who is desperate to survive. For this pleasure they went into battle; For this pleasure, they enjoy adventures.

Before they knew it, their stress gradually subsided, tears streaming down their faces and necks, muttering poems full of pride. (To be continued!)

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