“Hmm?” Hank looked at Professor X with a slight surprise, then turned to look at Howard.

Investing in the mutant school without expecting any kind of return or gain?

Is there such a good thing?

Howard nodded and smiled. “Professor, don’t be surprised. We have already discussed many things in Washington before, and I have met Mr. Gideon Malick from the Malick family. In fact, Mr. Malick, despite being ambitious and capable, has an insatiable appetite. He wanted to obtain genetic samples from mutants as a bargaining chip for political power, which surprised me.”

“I originally had good intentions, but I didn’t fully understand the intentions of the Malick family before inviting you over.”

“So, Professor Charles Xavier, I want to apologize and make it up to you.”

Hank was slightly taken aback by the explanation.

Is that the reason for the selfless investment? It feels like they’re trying to come up with an excuse.

Xavier, on the other hand, remained calm and silent for a while, contemplating the situation.

The encounter with Malick was indeed far from pleasant. Malick was extremely cautious and had set up electromagnetic fields to shield against telepathic sensing during the meeting. Initially, Xavier didn’t pay much attention to it, thinking that since Malick was from a powerful family with many secrets, he was naturally unwilling to expose himself to someone with telepathic abilities. But Malick wanting mutant genes as a condition for seeking political power was going too far.

“However, Mr. Howard Stark, the amount of unconditional investment written in this contract is not a small sum, right?”

Xavier suddenly said, “I believe, Howard Stark, that you are different from the people of the Malick family. But there’s no such thing as a free lunch, Howard Stark. If you want something else within my capabilities, I will definitely help you.”

“In that case…”

Howard said, “Professor Xavier, I’ll be frank. Actually, this so-called exchange condition is not much of a condition because everything depends on your willingness.”

“In my view, the mutant school is a place where various talents can emerge. I myself am committed to an organization called the SSR, the Strategic Scientific Reserve. In the future, I want to build this organization into one that can protect the world from being invaded by evil forces, just like Captain America’s shield, ensuring peace in the world.”

“Now that mutants are gradually becoming known and more mutants are emerging, they pose a hidden danger.”

“I found out from my research that during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, Professor, you had a battle with an evil mutant organization, the Hellfire Club, right?”

Howard looked at Professor X.

Xavier nodded and said, “That’s right, it was my first battle, against someone named Sebastian Shaw.”

“In fact, the Hellfire Club disappeared after that battle, seemingly gone forever.”

Howard continued, “One day in the future, it might reappear. And in fact, there will be more or less evil organizations related to mutants in the future. Mutants are natural weapons to them!”

“They research mutant genes to create genetic weapons, biochemical soldiers, mutant super-soldiers…”

“Professor, you may not feel it, but in my position, I can sense the enormous undercurrent hidden beneath the calm surface!”

“Mr. Howard Stark, are you suggesting… that you also want to form a team of mutant soldiers?”

Xavier’s eyes flickered. He had already guessed the answer.

“Just like the X-Men you once envisioned, Professor Xavier. In the mutant school, there should not only be students but also warriors. That’s what I want to say.”

“Even if you’re willing, I can allow your students to come to my side for various studies, guidance, and training to face various crises that may arise in the future.”

Hank, listening to Howard’s words, couldn’t help but feel tears welling up. Howard’s words just now were like his inner thoughts…

But Professor… at the moment, he only wants students, not warriors. Will Professor Xavier agree?

Xavier took a deep breath but didn’t reply.

Howard looked at Xavier and continued, “Of course, Professor Xavier, it depends on your decision. Regardless, I will still invest in your school without expecting anything in return. After all, in my opinion, this place of yours is the pure land and sanctuary for mutants, and I don’t want to see it troubled one day.”

“Don’t worry, if trouble comes knocking, I will make them regret it.”

Suddenly, Xavier smiled, and there was a glimmer in his eyes. “As for whether the children will become warriors… that is not entirely up to me to decide. Ultimately, it depends on the children’s own wishes. How about this, Mr. Howard Stark? Let me introduce you to a child. Perhaps you will like him.”

“Oh?” Howard’s gaze flickered.

Hank, on the other hand, looked at Xavier with surprise, especially when he heard about introducing a child. A peculiar smile appeared on his face. If it’s those children, they should be very interested in what Howard just said.

Inside the base of the mutant school.

In the training room.

Yu Feng transformed into a high-speed blur, running around the spherical metal walls that surrounded him.

Moving in this state of black light particles, although it slowed down Yu Feng’s speed considerably, it gave him the feeling of “training with added weight.”

Yes, weight training.

Running with the black light particles in such a dense state was equivalent to running with several iron bags tied to an ordinary person’s feet. It greatly enhanced one’s physical abilities. Meanwhile, Jean used her telekinetic powers from below to constantly disrupt Yu Feng, assisting him in his training while also testing herself.

Just at that moment…

The door to the training room opened.

Jean turned her head to look.

She saw Professor X and Howard, along with Jarvis and Hank, walking in.

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