foreigner's journey

Chapter 1209 She has beautiful red hair
Huge and wide lawns, woods and lakes, with an antique castle right in the center.

This is Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, a refuge and holy place for mutants.

Charles Francis Xavier, respected as 'Professor X', transformed the Xavier family's mansion into a private school specifically for mutant children, providing them with shelter, warmth and love.

More and more students gathered around him, and the best among them grew into qualified fighters. Under the leadership of Professor X, they established a superhero organization called 'X-Men'.

The X-Men never initiate attacks, but they will blow the clarion call for destruction against those enemies who persecute mutant children and the weak.

Of course, these X-Men with powerful fighting capabilities are the indispensable teachers in Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters on weekdays. The students are full of respect and love for them. This Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters is like a small utopia that belongs only to mutants.

It was late at night and all the students had returned to their dormitories to rest. Only the lights in the teachers' meeting room were still on.

A large number of X-Men gathered together, watching the video playing on the big screen in front of the conference table.

In the video, the man named Suzhan is talking freely.

“…In fact, the association’s official website has already announced the first batch of hero rankings. The rankings are based on the heroes’ comprehensive strength, contributions to society, and public opinion and evaluation.

Of course, the final ranking is just a personal subjective judgment, so please don’t take certain heroes too seriously.”

The screen goes black and the video ends.

"How dare he say that... Does this guy want to turn the whole world into a large-scale reality show?"

The rugged and muscular 'Wolverine' Logan scratched his stubbled chin and sounded a little unhappy.

Next to him, the 7-foot-5-inch (226-cm) Colossus expressed a different opinion:

"Logan, the information I found on the Internet shows that this Hero Association is a non-profit organization, more like a mutual aid society or charity. Maybe this man named Speed ​​Slash just wants to help those masked heroes who live in poverty?"

"From the moment he started ranking heroes on his own and bragging about it on a TV show, I don't believe he's just trying to do good things." Wolverine obviously thinks more long-term than Colossus.

"Professor, what do you think?"

Jean Grey, a graceful red-haired beauty, held the handle of the wheelchair in front of her with both hands, leaned slightly and asked the person sitting in the wheelchair in front of her, her tone gentle and full of respect.

Sitting in the wheelchair is a bald old man with no stubble on his cheeks. His face is gentle and wise, which makes people like him at first sight. The depth of his eyes is like a calm lake of the soul.

This person is none other than Professor X, Charles, the leader of the X-Men, the dean of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, and one of the most powerful mutants ever.

Professor X said with a genuine smile: "I think that's a good thing."

Wolverine said in a bad tone: "Good thing? Charles, do you also think we should join this freak show?"

"Logan!" Jean Grey glared at Wolverine, signaling him to pay attention to his tone.

"Logan, you should always think positively. If Mr. Speed ​​Slash's plan can really be realized, then many superhumans who are wavering between 'heroes' and 'criminals' due to poverty or other social factors will receive guidance and support, and the world will become a better place."

Professor X's voice is elegant, low and full of magnetism, which makes people unconsciously convinced:
"I have read the relevant information about this Hero Association. They will not require registered heroes to perform any mandatory tasks or do anything to serve a certain class of dignitaries. It is simply a public welfare organization that wants to do good.

You know, most masked heroes work alone. Sometimes even the X-Men encounter tough criminals, not to mention those loose individual heroes.

Registration will bring these heroes together and give them a common sense of identity. At the same time, the internal treaty of the association will also constrain some heroes who do not act in a standardized manner, which will have a positive impact on their personal reputation.

I have always believed that the law only applies to ordinary people. Superheroes and super criminals are not protected or bound by the law, and the same goes for mutants.

If Mr. Speed-Cut can successfully push for legislation, not only will superheroes benefit, but the status and treatment of mutants will also be greatly improved.

So, I think that's a good thing. What do you think, Logan?"

"...You always convince me."

Wolverine gritted his teeth, took out a cigar from his arms and wanted to put it in his mouth, but when he saw Jean Grey frowning slightly, he had to put the cigar back.

Professor X changed the subject, his tone slightly amused: "Of course, the ranking of heroes is indeed a bit... avant-garde. I can already foresee that some heroes will be dissatisfied with this. I hope they will turn their dissatisfaction into action, better serve the society and the people, and improve their reputation."

Professor, you are definitely talking about Iron Man, right? Everyone present complained in their hearts.

"Scott is so slow, why haven't you brought the ranking list yet?"

Wolverine looked towards the gate. Although he said that he didn't want to be a freak show performer, he still felt competitive. He had to at least see if he was included in the list.

The other X-Men have more or less the same idea.

Mutants are not liked by ordinary humans and can even be said to be severely discriminated against. Demoting you to a C-level hero means that the other party is paying attention to you. If there is no mutant's name in the ranking list, it means that this person named Speed ​​Slash also discriminates against mutants like ordinary people, so they are not the same kind of people.

The footsteps came closer and closer, and then the door opened. Scott, wearing red quartz glasses, strode into the meeting room with a freshly printed form.

Seeing everyone looking at him, he smiled and raised the form in his hand: "Are you all waiting? Come on, let's take a look together."

As he said this, he handed the form to Professor X, and everyone gathered around.

The Hero Association divides heroes into three levels: A, B, and C. There is no doubt that level A is the highest-rated level, with a total of five superheroes selected.

Level A, No. 2, [Professor X] Charles Xavier.

Everyone heaved a sigh of relief when they saw their leader ranked high, and Cyclops read aloud the evaluation of Professor X on the form.

[The supreme king of the mind, the master of the spiritual world, the protector of mutants, and the leader of the X-Men. Professor X can be said to be one of the most powerful mutants in history. What is even more commendable is that he has never thought of using this terrible talent for evil. He deserves the title of superhero. ]

Everyone's faces were relieved. Listen, this guy is definitely the same as the X-Men! Only someone who fully understands Professor X can make such insightful comments!
What is even more surprising is that not only Professor X was selected for the ranking, but three other members of the X-Men were also included in the selection.

3rd place in Class B, [Phoenix] Jean Grey.

No. 19 in Class B, [Wolverine] Logan.

No. 22 in Class B, [Storm] Ororo.

When Scott saw that his girlfriend was ranked high, he couldn't help but read the evaluation out loud, but the more he read, the more he felt something was wrong.

[If Professor X is the strongest king in the spiritual realm, then Jean Grey is the only perfect successor who can take over his mantle. She has potential beyond everyone's imagination, and she also has beautiful red hair like a flaming phoenix feather. I will look forward to meeting Miss Jean Grey. ]

After the evaluation was read, the conference room fell into an eerie silence.

Qin Grey was surprised and a little shy. When she watched the video, she felt that the man named Speed ​​Slash was handsome and elegant, but she didn't expect that he would have such a high opinion of her.

"...Qin?"

Scott's voice trembled as he saw his girlfriend's face turn slightly red.

Everyone burst into laughter, but Wolverine and Cyclops showed no sign of laughing. Instead, they felt a great sense of crisis.

Judging from the appearance and temperament of the guy in the video...he is a strong opponent!

After laughing for a while, Professor X waved his hand and said, "Jin, it seems that we should meet this Mr. Speed ​​Slash in person."

"professor?"

“I want to see this gentleman in person and hear him talk about his philosophy in person.”

Professor X looked at the form in his hand, smiling kindly:

"I have a feeling that the future of mutants is closely tied to this gentleman."

(End of this chapter)