Chapter 253: Ch.252 Brother Can Only Help You This Much

Chapter 253: Ch.252 Brother Can Only Help You This Much

So, Su Ming pulled out the same spiel he had used to manipulate Cable earlier, this time directing it at the X-Men.

However, he slightly adjusted the focus, highlighting the cruel treatment mutants faced during this time period and emphasizing that Germany was conducting large-scale experiments on mutants.

As expected, the girls, raised by Professor X with strong moral values, couldn't stand it. They immediately took the bait and decided to go save their "kin."

Unexpectedly, it wasn't Vanessa who took charge of the group but another young girl with a streak of white hair on her forehead who accepted the map.

"Remember me? I'm Rogue."

Su Ming noticed that she was wearing a black uniform but still had gloves on, indicating that she hadn't fully mastered control of her abilities at this point.

If Rogue could fully harness her powers, she would definitely be considered Omega-level. While she wasn't that strong yet, she was still more than enough to handle the enemies of this era.

"Of course, I remember. But you've all grown up now."

Su Ming made small talk. The girls assumed he was also from the future, though, in reality, Su Ming had no idea what he might do in the future.

"Of course... The last time you saw us, we were still in class at the old mansion. But now, we're the new X-Men." Rogue proudly puffed out her chest, showing off the X-Men symbol on her uniform. She took on the role of team leader and introduced her squad: "This is Magik, this is Tempus, this is Armor, and this is Husk."

The other girls were fine, but bringing Magik along on a time-traveling mission wasn't the best idea.

With one hand wielding a large sword and the other casting magic, she was undoubtedly powerful—she was the only sorceress among mutants and extremely strong.

But her magic came from the Limbo dimension. Even though she had become the queen of that place and was considered a half-dimension ruler, with an entire realm backing her, she had paid a price for it.

Her body was partially demonized. When she used her powers, she would grow scales, horns, and claws, resembling a demon. Every year, she had to spend half her time in Limbo, defending her throne from challengers. It was the source of her power, and she had to fight off all demons who sought to take her place to keep her crown.

At this point in time, she wasn't yet the ruler of Limbo. If she used black magic, it could cause significant problems.

Since Su Ming had considered this, he naturally warned them. But Magik just huffed proudly, her face blushing as she turned her head away and hoisted her Soulsword, indicating she didn't need magic—her weapon was enough.

This topic piqued Monarch's interest, as he wanted to discuss the future of magic with his peers.

Ignoring the wizards' spell-casting symposium, Su Ming invited the girls to sit down and chat for a while.

"Wade, cousin, I can only help you this much. Vanessa can only be distracted for so long before she finds out you're a jerk," Su Ming thought to himself with a smile.

He had Gin order more dishes, not just fish and potatoes, and brought out some of the ready-to-eat stew packs they had brought along.

Wade's girlfriends had crossed time and space to find him, but what about them?

All three of them were single, united by their shared loneliness.

The spring breeze only brought cold, and the desolate scene on the streets mirrored the grayness in their hearts.

"Boss, here's your coat."

Gin stepped forward and draped a wool coat over Su Ming's shoulders, instantly changing his mood.

"That's right. I may not have a girlfriend, but I've got loyal followers like Gin! You mustachioed brothers can't drag me down with your loser energy!"

Su Ming immediately exuded a powerful aura—the confidence of a successful crime boss.

Holoway's lips twitched: "Monarch, do you have a portal directly to Paris?"

Monarch: "Yes, I've had it ready for a while."

"Let's go, now. We'll find a bar to prove the charm of our mustaches."

"Alright, I could use a refresher on my French."

Monarch raised his staff and created a portal in midair. Through it, they could see the Eiffel Tower in the distance, located in a discreet alley.

The two of them dove into the portal as if escaping. They needed to prove themselves.

Su Ming picked up the large box containing his uniform and weapons. He also needed to prepare—the next fragment was over there.

Before stepping through the portal, he remembered something and pulled out the large gemstone ring he had swiped during the Kamar-Taj battle, tossing it to Gin.

"Good job. This ring looks pretty. Keep it."

With that, he stepped into the portal, which vanished behind him, restoring everything to normal.

Gin looked down at the ring, which featured a large, square gemstone that seemed rather gaudy. He smiled, shaking his head as he slowly slipped it onto his finger.

The dull gemstone suddenly lit up with a bright glow.

He immediately shoved his hand into his pocket, his expression blank as he turned and quickly led the Brewery henchmen away.