Shadow of the Beautiful World

The energy here is dissipating.

Under the night, in the canyon that had been transformed into a strange swamp due to the energy shock, Merlin was holding a special energy detector in his hand. In the beeping sound, he said to the blue-haired beast beside him, Hank McCoy, one of the smartest people in the world:

Compared to noon, the energy here has weakened by one tenth.

But the remaining ones can still have unknown effects on the human body.

Compared to Merlin who only wore casual suits when he went into battle, the beasts around him seemed much more cautious. This mutant was wearing a white protective suit, and also held an energy monitor in his hand. He looked at the readings on the detector, yes Merlin responded:

All the properties of these energies are almost unknown. No one knows how it transforms the surrounding terrain. This is a very dangerous energy. In the previous explosion, among the compatriots we rescued, one-fifth of them People have been completely wiped out of their awakened abilities, and turned from mutants back to ordinary people.

Is it so miserable?

Merlin frowned.

It's not too bad to be wiped out.

Hank turned his head to look at the empty canyon swamp in front of him, he frowned and said:

Qin, who was also hit by the energy explosion, is in a very unstable state now, and the professor is trying to treat her. Ororo's ability to release magic is temporarily blocked, and it may take a long time to recover.

Wolverine Logan seems to have been directly exposed to nuclear radiation. The cell division speed in his body has become abnormal, and he is now in a very weak state. Summers' eyes have temporarily lost the ability to emit laser beams. Otto was trapped in Colossus form, unable to transform back into a normal person.

There is also Spirit Butterfly, her situation is the most serious, her body and consciousness are repelling, and she will be slow to do anything, and the crimson energy she uses is also showing signs of getting out of control, she can only lock herself in the In the underground facility of the college, so as not to hurt others.

Nearly everyone who was directly exposed to the energy radiation was affected, but the good news is that these effects appear to be temporary at this point.

Hank said in a low tone:

I don't think any energy explosion can do that.

how about you?

Merlin also recalled the strange scene where the wall of will in his body used to isolate the dark magic power was defeated when he was hit by energy.

In the a.i.m underground fortress, besides the self-destruct device, there must be other dangerous things stored. The self-destruction of the base is linked to a large explosion of unknown energy. There is no doubt that that energy has rewritten reality to a certain extent.

Not only did it permanently change the terrain of the canyon, it now appears that it also changed all the life forms impacted by the energy to a certain extent.

Merlin was silent for a moment, he looked at Hank beside him, and said:

Are you also affected? I think you are normal now, and your vitality has not been disturbed. It is as strong as a flowing river before.

I was affected too.

Hank's tone became a little sad, and he said softly:

I'm starting to lose my hair

Damn it, don't laugh, it's serious business!

The blue-haired beast turned its head and shouted to the astonished Merlin:

This represents a mutation in my body that I don't understand, which sucks.

Well, it's really bad.

Merlin said solemnly:

It seems that the sewer in your house will be blocked for a long time. If you want me to say, instead of waiting for the mane on your body to fall off by itself, you might as well shave it first. Don't make a fist. I'm just joking. .”

He put away the energy monitor, and said to Hank who was glaring at him in a serious tone:

Since it has been determined that there is a problem with the energy of this canyon, SHIELD will temporarily block it until the energy dissipates. You can also continue to study these energies here as an official.

And, I have a question.

Merlin looked at Hank, with an unconcealable worry on his face, and he said:

What about ordinary people? How do you think these energies will affect ordinary people? Almost all of my subordinates are within the range of the energy explosion.

I have no idea.

Hank shook his head and said:

This is a situation that has never happened before. I need some research to draw a conclusion. But for a while, you'd better observe your subordinates carefully, and call me immediately if there is any special situation.

All right.

Merlin was not satisfied with this answer, but he didn't criticize Hank beside him too much.

No matter how good researchers are, it is impossible to see through the truth of dangerous affairs at a glance. They need time to study the secrets behind the phenomenon.

what time is it now?

Merlin raised his wrist and looked at his watch habitually, but due to the confrontation with Magneto, the watch on his hand had already stopped working under the strong magnetic field, and now the hour and minute hands are still at the beginning of the battle .

Hank took out a silver pocket watch from his pocket, looked at it, and said to Merlin:

Nine o'clock in the evening, what? Do you have anything important to do?

right.

Merlin waved his hand to activate the transfer spell, and smiled at Hank, he said:

I have a special 'date' with a lady. It would be bad if I was late.

Hank, keep in touch, let me know when your research has results, we are now in a cooperative state.

He gave a warning to Beast Hank, and then disappeared in the distortion of the light.

Hank watched this miraculous scene. As a senior scientist, he made a strange nasal sound from his nostrils. He shook his head:

This is magic

Well, a science that is not yet understood.

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swish

A moment later, Merlin's figure appeared outside a bar in Queens, New York.

He looked around, adjusted his clothes, and stretched out his hand to push open the door of the bar in front of him as if he was really on an appointment.

The business of this bar is not good. It is probably located in a remote neighborhood. At night, the total number of guests in this bar is no more than a dozen people. There are no resident singers, no music, only a group of drunk guys chatting staring at the sky.

A glass of water with ice.

Merlin threw a few coins on the bar, and he said to the bartender:

Thanks.

A few seconds later, Merlin walked around the bar carrying water with ice cubes, and finally came to a booth at the edge.

A young woman in a long skirt who looked a little sad was sitting there. Across from her, there was a slightly drunk man who kept courting her.

Sir, can you spare me and this lady?

Merlin stood by the deck, and with a slight swipe of his finger in the air, the Yakesi seal was activated, making the slightly drunk man immediately bewildered.

He looked up at Merlin, and he said:

Uh, of course, come on, sit down. This little beauty doesn't like to talk, hehe, I just like being so cold.

Let's go play somewhere else.

Merlin sat where the man was sitting before, and he casually gave some instructions, and the drunk man who had been guided obeyed very obediently, and staggered away from this corner.

Merlin picked up the water glass and took a sip of the cold water, which made his throat feel more comfortable.

I don't know if it's an illusion, but after undergoing a half-devil transformation, Merlin always felt his throat was a little hot, as if he would spew out flames anytime, anywhere.

He put down his glass, looked at the little beauty staring at him, and said:

Hello.

Hello.

The iceberg-like black-haired beauty said with a cold face:

I'm not in a good mood and I want to be alone.

Well, is that so?

Merlin nodded, and he said seriously:

Then let me tell you a joke, maybe your mood will improve.

After finishing speaking, under the disgusted gaze of the iceberg beauty, Merlin picked up the water glass again, drank and said:

Some guy took my things while I was away.

But the thief didn't know that what she took away was a very magical thing, something related to magic that she didn't understand at all.

Merlin blinked at the iceberg beauty whose complexion changed slightly, and said with a smile:

She doesn't know that, as the owner, I can clearly sense the location of my stolen treasure.

And she was stupid enough to wear it on her body and act like nothing happened.

Merlin finished drinking the water in the glass, and swallowed the ice cubes in it.

With a moan of delight, he put the empty glass on the table, and looking at the brunette in front of him, he said:

My joke is over, are you happy now?

Lady Raven

The next moment, being called out by Merlin, Mystique, a mutant who can change into anything, suddenly stood up, and a dagger popped out of her hand, about to escape from the dangerous guy in front of her.

But just before Ruiwen stood up, Merlin's fingers on the table lightly tapped on the table.

It's like a switch has been flipped.

Ruiwen's tense body suddenly became stiff at this moment, like a marionette being manipulated.

Drink some wine.

Merlin leaned on the sofa, moved her fingers lightly, and Ruiwen in front of her eyes stiffly picked up the wine glass, and brought the glass to her mouth. The wine in the glass kept pouring into her mouth, submerging her throat, letting She had a suffocating feeling.

The amber wine overflowed from her lips and ran down her neck, her expression became a little pained, but she couldn't stop.

A few seconds later, the last drop of wine was poured out of the glass.

Merlin looked at the embarrassed Ruiwen in front of him, he shrugged, his fingers moved again, and Ruiwen put the cup on the table.

Is it uncomfortable?

Merlin asked softly:

Do you now know what it's like to be forced to do something you don't like?

Raven couldn't answer the question.

She couldn't even glare at Merlin.

Let's go.

Merlin stood up, took out the wallet, took out a piece of money, put it on the side of the table, and hooked her fingers, Ruiwen stood up, and stretched out her arm awkwardly to hold Merlin's arm, as if the two had just met in a bar , like a hedonist who was about to go outside to do some exciting things, under the envious gaze of other men, he walked away from the bar slowly.

On the street outside the bar, Merlin held out his hand and stopped a taxi.

He looked at Ruiwen beside him, he stretched out his finger, and in a very ungentlemanly and impolite gesture, he put his hand into Ruiwen's corset. Clamp it and take it out.

This is mine.

Merlin shook the key in his hand, and said to Ruiwen who was like a puppet:

Now return to the original owner.

I'm going to take you to meet your old friends, and then I'll find you a new home, a prison in the middle of the sea, great, right? Enjoy the sea view anytime, anywhere.

But I hope you can prepare in advance. There are a lot of lunatics in that prison. I heard that those bastards always like to yell at night and often disturb people's dreams. In short, it is a very bad and annoying thing. place.

swish

The taxi drew a circular arc on the street, and then stopped steadily beside Merlin and Ruiwen. The next moment, the window rolled down, and Dupont's face appeared in front of Merlin's eyes.

The always happy little brother waved Merlin friendly and said:

Long time no see, Mr. Merlin, hurry up and get in the car. Last time some bastard broke my new music player, but it's okay, I changed to a great stereo in the car.

Well

Merlin covered his face with his hands, and said weakly:

You go, Dubender, I'll wait for the next car.

Do not be like that.

The little brother said with a smile:

I'll switch to country music this time, okay?

Really?

Merlin looked at Du Pengde suspiciously, Du Pengde nodded vigorously, and Merlin opened the car door. Under his gaze, Rui Wen obediently and slowly got into the car.

Merlin got into the taxi from the other side, Dupont turned the steering wheel, and the car started off at a very fast speed.

Then a burst of lively music sounded in the car.

Well, same recipe, same taste.

Damn it! It's not country music at all! You're kidding me, Dubender!

Who said no!

Facing Merlin's yelling, the driver brother retorted loudly:

That's what country music is over there in my hometown!

Damn it! You're not Indian at all!

Who said no! Look at my complexion! Hell, Mr. Merlin, you are getting more and more difficult to get along with. You are too irritable. You need a girlfriend. The lady next to you is not bad.

Shut up and drive with peace of mind! Go to Xavier Academy for Gifted Youngsters.

PS:

It will be pushed tomorrow, so the update on the 10th of this month will start tomorrow. I plan to release all the manuscripts I have on hand. After all, it is a big recommendation. Alas, I have worked so hard to save for a month, and I have to clear it all at once. It is so difficult and tiring.

Also, some brothers asked me if the plot of this book is already over half?

Of course not! Those familiar heroes haven't appeared yet, how could it be more than half?

The current plot progress is about one-third, and it is estimated that there will be hundreds of thousands of words before more than half, so everyone calm down and read slowly, don't rush.

Also, ask for a monthly ticket as usual, thank you everyone.