Chapter 153: Magneto’s Second Mutation
Orion knew the origin stories of Sabretooth and Wolverine Logan very well.
Sabertooth and Logan share the same father!
The mutant abilities they possess are similar.
However...
Logan was selected by then-Colonel William Stryker to participate in the Weapon X program. Despite the grueling experiments, he survived and acquired an adamantium skeleton!
Even his bone claws were transformed into steel claws.
The saber-tooth tiger burned with jealousy.
In a fit of rage, he destroyed General William Stryker's research base.
As for the subsequent events…
He appeared directly next to Magneto.
Orion speculated that General William Stryker might have intended to recreate Weapon X to prevent Victor from going out of control like Logan, so he brainwashed him in advance.
The result...
After being brainwashed, Sabretooth lost control, broke out of the secret laboratory, and was picked up by Magneto.
Certainly, all of this is just Orion's speculation.
In an instant…
A fierce gust of wind surged toward him!
Orion remained calm.
Immediately, a portal opened out of thin air!
The saber-toothed tiger was startled.
He saw the boundless ocean, with its crashing waves and rising tides.
He fell directly into the water and struggled desperately. Just as he was about to crawl back to the base, the portal closed!
"Eric."
"Are you sure you want to provoke me?"
"You may not know who I am."
"It doesn't matter."
"You will remember my name."
Orion smirked.
Immediately, he activated the super-level mystic arts, the King's Treasure. Countless mystic weapons appeared beside him, surrounded by brilliant, dazzling light.
There was a sharp edge at the tip!
This was a Mystic creation.
It did not fall into the category of metal.
Even though Magneto, as the Metal Nemesis, could control magnetic fields, he couldn't resolve the attack of the King's Treasure!
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
The King's Treasure exploded with a roar that shattered the air.
Like sharp arrows, they shot out one after another, leaving brilliant, dazzling trails and directly piercing through obstacles.
Unstoppable and invincible!
"Eric… is that what you call me?"
"In the era I ruled, your parents were probably just born."
Magneto's eyes were as sharp as a torch.
The words may be rough, but the truth is there.
For Magneto, Orion is too young. He may be old, but he is not useless!
In an instant…
Magneto waved his hand, and countless metal materials shifted, forming a copper wall in front of him, blocking the mystical weapons!
The mystical weapons contained the power gem's characteristics.
When struck, they caused an energy explosion!
But each time one layer of the iron wall was breached, another metal shield appeared on top. Orion couldn't help but admire this feat.
Magneto's name is truly well-deserved!
Meanwhile, Mystique Raven narrowed her eyes.
She quickly rolled to the side, retrieved a grenade from the corner, pulled the pin, and with a look of determination, threw it toward Orion, letting it land gently at his feet!
"Um?"
"A grenade?"
Orion glanced out of the corner of his eye and saw the grenade rolling to his feet.
By the time he noticed, the grenade had already exploded, sending flames and shrapnel blasting through the floor!
The smoke and fog engulfed Orion's figure!
"Well done."
"Raven."
"Not only did you take away the ability-stimulating device, but you also successfully eliminated—"
Magneto's praise was abruptly cut off!
In that moment…
His eyes widened in disbelief!
It was as if he was witnessing something incredible!
He saw the boundless heat waves and flames, manipulated by Orion's hands, suddenly turn into streams of light and be absorbed into his body!
This scene…
It instantly brought back Magneto's long-lost memories, even the dusty, painful ones, surfacing in his mind with a hideous and sorrowful look in his eyes!
"You… are the Black King?"
"Energy absorption?"
"How do you have this ability?"
"You are not only a Mystic Sorcerer but also a Alpha mutant?"
Magneto clenched his fists, his face etched with hatred and anger. He would never forget the Black King!
In the 1940s, the Black King Sebastian Shaw forged his identity and infiltrated the Nazi camp. He discovered Magneto's existence by accident.
To stimulate his mutant abilities, Black King directly shot and killed Magneto's mother!
Though Magneto's abilities were awakened, he lost his mother forever! This hatred and murderous intent kept him alive, driving him from the concentration camp's dead bodies to seek revenge.
Even though Orion is not the Black King, the similar mutant ability nearly pushes him to the brink!
It seemed that the figure before him was not Orion but the Black King!
'Sebastian Shaw,' with a treacherous and cold smile, wearing a Nazi military uniform, slowly raised a pistol.
Extreme pain surged into Magneto's heart, his face tensed, and his mind buzzed.
He must not let the Black King pull the trigger again!
He would climb to the top, step by step, dismantle this world, and build a powerful mutant empire from the ruins!
"Alpha mutant?"
"No."
"I'm obviously stronger than the Alpha mutants."
"What's with that look in your eyes? Are you going to kill me?"
Orion appeared surprised.
He hadn't anticipated that showcasing the Black King's abilities before Magneto would lead to this situation. Magneto's murderous intent was almost palpable.
"Raven."
"Point the ability-stimulating device at me. I want to kill him!"
"Make the Black King disappear completely!"
Magneto spoke coldly.
Everything related to the Black King must vanish!
"Is this what you call hating the whole family?"
"Even if we have the same abilities… you can't do that?"
Orion was taken aback.
He originally intended to subdue Magneto and expand his organization and influence.
After all, Magneto's mutant abilities are unmatched in the world! In the modern technological age, they are truly astonishing.
However…Magneto's attitude made Orion reconsider. It seemed there was no room for negotiation. He could only…
Orion paused his thoughts.
Mystique Raven raised the power-activating device and pulled the trigger hard!
A swift and violent purple ray shot out.
When Magneto was off guard, the ray hit him instantly and accurately!
A moment later…
Magneto's white hair turned black quickly, and his figure looked younger. The aura he exuded grew several times stronger!
In the blink of an eye…
He 'degenerated' from a white-haired old man to a middle-aged man.
Second mutation.
Magneto became Younger!
The strength of his mutant ability sublimated to its peak!The whole transformation happened in a flash, and even if Orion reacted, it was too late!
"Is this what happens when the ability is stimulated?"
"Orion."
"Thank you for your help."
"I will use this ability-stimulating device properly."
Magneto's face, now resembling Fassbender, was approaching middle age.
He raised his arms and immediately activated his innate mutant ability!
Boom!
The entire island began to tremble violently!
The metal particles embedded deep in the island seeped out of the ground under Magneto's remote control and slowly gathered towards him.
A metal force field formed in front of him, like a natural shield, wrapping all around, sufficient to isolate conventional material and energy damage!
The current Magneto in the universe has never seen Apocalypse, nor has his abilities been enhanced by him. But time allowed Magneto to appreciate the Earth's magnetic field.
He did not live for more than half a century in vain.
Otherwise, he could not have created a mutant conversion device on his own!
The next second…
Magneto was seen rising from the ground, his cape fluttering behind him, and the iconic helmet he wore blocking telepathy and control.
He let his anger grow more intense, with no intention of restraint. He was simply a [strong man]!
He would never accept being inferior to anyone! Even if an Omega-level mutant stood before him, he would not be an exception!
"It's really thrilling."
Orion felt a headache and smiled bitterly.
The ability-stimulating device actually made Magneto younger?
Doesn't this also mean that his mutant abilities have been greatly enhanced?
Orion checked Magneto's entry panel again.
Indeed!
[Name]: Eric Lensherr
[Identity]: Magneto
[Entries]: Extremely cunning (green), demeanor of a strong man (blue), metal nemesis (purple), magnetic field control (red).
[Magnetic Field Control] (Red): He can control any form of natural magnetic field and break free from the constraints of gravity. He can create a strong magnetic field out of thin air. Anything within his domain will also be forcibly given magnetism by him.
Red entry.
"Oh my god!"
"It's actually upgraded to a red entry!"
"Omega-level…"
"Is Magneto now an Omega-level mutant?"
Orion's pupils suddenly shrank.
Would things in the domain also be forcibly endowed with magnetism?
This…
It's not just defying the will of heaven; it's simply cheating!
However, this situation also indirectly confirms that the ability-stimulating device invented by Beast Hank can indeed enable mutants to achieve secondary mutations!
But this ability-stimulating device must not fall into Magneto's hands. Who knows what he will do!
Even if it means creating an unprecedented era of mutants…
It should be opened by Orion himself.
After all, Orion will only earn luck points if he brings about a major turning point in the world's destiny!
"It seems unnecessary to be an enemy of Magneto."
"The ability-stimulating device is in Raven's hands…"
Orion's eyes flickered.
Immediately, he formed seals with his hands and differentiated into countless mystic incarnations.
Due to the small space, the number of secret incarnations was limited only seventeen or eighteen but it was enough to confuse the vision.
Seeing the appearance of the incarnations of the Orions, Magneto and Mystique immediately became alert, carefully trying to identify which one was the real Orion.
This is definitely not something that can be explained by science!
"Mystical magic…"
"Where is Kamar-Taj?"
"Do you believe me or not? I will destroy your sect directly?"
Magneto's eyes were filled with hatred. His teeth gnashed, and his words were laced with murderous intent.
Returning to his youth had made him more energetic, almost as if reborn. His ability to sense the natural magnetic field had reached a superb level.
With a mere wave of his hand, countless metal particles gathered in an instant, spreading through the air and forming various cold weapons. They fell toward Orion like a deadly rain!
No matter how many arcane incarnations Orion created, he would not give up the ability-stimulating device!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The Mystical incarnations lined up in a row, immediately mobilizing their magic power. They rubbed the Ring of Raggador with their hands and tightly grasped the Holy Sword of Vishanti!
Even as metal weapons came hurtling towards them, the two completely different violent forces collided with a resounding bang!
The incarnations of the Mystic art managed to handle the situation with ease under Orion's [One Mind, hundred purposes] control.
Even a portal opened out of thin air, allowing metal weapons to pass through and strike Magneto's back once again! It nearly broke through the defense of the strong magnetic field.
Magneto's pupils shrank slightly.
Only then did he realize how extraordinary Orion was. Could the space gate also be used as a means of attack?
"Raven!"
Magneto was horrified.
In a flash, the magic floating cloak behind Orion lifted him into the air. He swooped down and rushed in front of Raven.
No matter how far Raven hid, she could not escape Orion's grasp.
Even though she jumped to the side, the portal opened halfway, and she was pulled back to her original place!
This caused her thoughts to freeze for a moment.
Who am I? Where am I?
In a trance, the ability-stimulating device was returned to its original owner and appeared in Orion's hands!
"It looks like I won."
"Magneto."
"It's been a while since you've seen the X-Men, right?"
"Just right."
"Just let your old friends get together."
Orion smiled.
Immediately, the Portal opened out of thin air, leading directly to the X Academy's underground dangerous training room.
All the X-Men gathered here.
Seeing the Portal opening and the young Magneto at the other end of the portal, they couldn't help but look surprised.
"Magneto…"
"Is this a secondary mutation? He looks at least thirty years younger!"
"Orion?"
"You took back the ability-stimulating device?"
Storm, Phoenix, and Hank the Beast couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
As long as the ability-stimulating device doesn't fall into Magneto's hands, everyone can accept it, no matter what the situation!
"Still in a daze?"
"We must cross the portal and find the little Rogue!"
Cyclops Scott was wise and decisive. He was the first to cross the Portal, pressing his palm on his temple and firing a shock beam!
The shock beam, as thick as a water pipe, broke through the air and headed straight for Magneto's face.
But it was stopped by the defensive magnetic field!
"Scott."
"You really don't know what you can do."
As Magneto moved his fingers, the red quartz eyepiece of Cyclops immediately left Scott's face and turned into a ball of powder!
To avoid hurting his companions, Scott quickly closed his eyes, losing his fighting ability!
As for Logan…
The adamantium skeleton made Magneto laugh silently. With just a wave of his hand, he threw Logan away!
"Leave me alone!"
"Go find Anna Marie!"
Logan struggled hard to isolate himself from the pain but found that his ability to do so was limited.
At least he still feels the collapse now!
Magneto, It turns out he is Wolverine Logan's natural enemy, almost no one else!
End of chapter