Reincarnation Paradise: The Crucible.

Chapter 410 She's Not Desperate Enough
"Hank, can this instrument be improved again?"

After the words fell, the whole room was silent for a moment. Hank lowered his eyes slightly, closed his eyes and thought for a moment before he slowly spoke:

"Yes, but it will take time. I have a lot of experimental data on William Stryker obtained from the military. Their Project X is already able to stably transplant specific X genes. After I have thoroughly understood this information, it shouldn't be a problem to improve the awakening instrument."

"If combined with Jimmy's antidote that can suppress the activity of the X gene, even if the gene awakening fails, the mortality rate can be reduced to an acceptable range."

"William Stryker?"

As he muttered this familiar name, the image of a gloomy soldier quickly emerged in Magneto's mind.

The dam incident three years ago was planned by the other party, but this plan was later used by Magneto in reverse, so he was not unfamiliar with this military colonel.

As for Plan X, which was established by Colonel Stryker, he also collected detailed information about it afterwards.

This is a huge genetic database built with the blood of a huge number of mutant compatriots. Over the past few decades, the number of mutants who died on the Stryker dissection table has exceeded four digits.

If we talk about the person in the world who has the most in-depth understanding of the X gene, it must be William Stryker.

After all, only an enemy who hates one to the core would be willing to spend enormous energy and time to study every inch of detail about the other party.

Moreover, Project X is not just a genetic database. It also created a large number of experimental products, and Logan, the Wolverine with an adamantium skeleton, is one of them.

In addition, it is said that Stryker also created a mature experimental subject No. X-11 who was transplanted with many mutant abilities such as self-healing, teleportation, and laser eyes.

From this point of view, based on these experimental data, there is indeed a great probability that the awakening instrument can be further transformed and upgraded.

And this is the main reason why Xu Yue deliberately asked Hank to take the opportunity to obtain this data from the military.

No matter how bloody and cruel its origins are, its usefulness to the mutant population is unquestionable.

"Where is the information? If I study it with you, we can speed up the transformation of the awakening instrument."

Facing Magneto's inquiry, Hank did not refuse. In terms of scientific research level, the gap between the two was not that big. They were just good at different fields. At least he could not create this kind of strange instrument that could use magnetic field to forcibly stimulate the awakening of X gene.

But before he could open his mouth, Xu Yue on the other side had already taken the lead in rejecting Magneto's plan.

"It is Hank's task to improve the awakening instrument. Eric, you have a more important task."

"Oh, what mission?"

“Learn these two inscriptions and engrave them on every corner of Kiyo Island.”

As he spoke, Xu Yue lightly lifted his palm, and two silver diamond-shaped metal bodies floated in the air above his palm, floating up and down. Their surfaces were covered with dense and intricate inscriptions, revealing a mysterious and ultimate beauty.

Looking at the metal object rising and falling in Xu Yue's hand, Magneto's eyes flickered. He could sense a strange magnetic field on the surface of the metal object.

"what is this?"

"Magic inscriptions, one for carrying a mountain, one for controlling things."

"what's the effect?"

"The former can turn your metal island into real land, while the latter can free the entire land from its shackles and turn it into an enclave that no human government can govern."

"If the plan goes smoothly, your Kiyo Island will become the Garden of Eden, the Sky Island, that accommodates all mutants!"

After saying this, Magneto instantly forgot about the matter of the awakening instrument. He looked at the two metal bodies with an extremely fiery gaze. Since Charles did not refute, it meant that the effect Xu Yue said was not exaggerated.

If it were really possible to transform the isolated Kiu Island into a sky island that could be freely moved, it would be a qualitative leap, meaning that mutants would have a free territory that was extremely difficult to lock down. He would not be able to resist this temptation.

Thinking of this, he first glanced quietly at the professor in the wheelchair. After getting a clear look from the other party, he stopped asking questions and raised his hand to bring the metal object in Xu Yue's palm closer for a closer observation.

Feeling that his control over the metal body was completely deprived, Xu Yue didn't mind. This thing was originally prepared for Magneto.

In order to achieve the effect he mentioned, the number of inscriptions required is vast. Relying on his own strength, it would take at least several years to achieve it. However, Magneto, who has mastered the ability to manipulate metal, can easily complete the engraving in a short time.

As for whether the other party can learn it, this should not be a big problem. In a sense, there are great similarities between magic inscriptions and integrated circuit diagrams on the technological side, but the former is more complicated.

In addition, the inscription he gave to Magneto was a simplified version with a foundation in scientific research and technology. Even if the other party could not understand it, a one-to-one replica would not be too difficult.

Glancing at Magneto who was playing with the metal body and studying it carefully, he did not disturb him too much, but instead glanced sideways at Hank who was talking to the professor beside him.

"Hank, is there anything unusual with the federal government?"

The question interrupted the conversation between the two. Hank hesitated for a few seconds, then shook his head and replied, "No, at least all the measures currently implemented by the federal government are in accordance with the commitments we made before, expanding the scope of the Ministry of Affairs, formulating laws and policies that are conducive to protecting the rights of mutants, and improving their social treatment."

"Although only two days have passed, it has been quite effective and is still being implemented. Opposition from various departments has also been suppressed in a timely manner. Overall, nothing unusual has been observed."

Hank seemed to be describing a very good situation, but Xu Yue did not relax after hearing it. Instead, his brows slightly frowned. In this open world, the calmer it is, the more abnormal it is.

The blade that is charging with power is the most dangerous. This means that the contractors on the human side must be secretly accumulating some kind of power, just waiting for it to explode one day.

"Only the barking dog can bite. The more it retracts its claws and fangs, the more murderous intent it hides. The human government is so honest. It's just acting this way to temporarily stabilize us."

"Hank, how long does it take to improve the awakening instrument?"

"At least half a month, and the military has not delivered all the information about Stryker. There is still one-third of the follow-up content. They require the X-Men to complete a mission for them before they agree to deliver it."

"What mission?"

"find him."

As he spoke, Hank took out a high-definition photo from his pocket, which was obviously taken through a night vision device. The being in the photo was wearing a black tuxedo and a pale mask that completely obscured his face. He looked mysterious and weird.

"This mutant killed hundreds of elite military troops in the Muir Redwood Forest at once. His methods were very brutal, causing them to suffer heavy losses. So the military only has one request, to use this mutant in exchange for all of Stryker's information and data. They will not hide anything."

"Oh, how brutal?"

"As the black fog rolled, the team of several hundred people was reduced to a pile of bones within ten minutes. All the flesh and blood on their bodies had disappeared, and they were extremely pale."

Raising his hand to take the photo from Hank's hand, Xu Yue did not feel solemn, but his eyes were filled with passion.

He had a hunch that the violator No. 10021 hidden in this world might be this guy.

"He should be a member of the fraternity, what Eric said."

"According to Eric, this person was not within his scope of arrangement, and the clone was also killed by him. Eric is also looking for him."

"Ah!"

With a light chuckle, Xu Yue glanced at Magneto who seemed to be oblivious to their conversation not far away. Then he lowered his eyes and looked at the professor below with the photo in his hand.

"I've accepted this mission, Professor. I need your help in finding him."

"can."

.........

Soon, after entrusting the X-gene awakening instrument and the special inscription to the two people respectively, Xu Yue pushed the professor's wheelchair out of the base laboratory and walked quickly towards the brain wave amplification room.

It won't be long before he takes the initiative to release Apocalypse, and the calm situation will be completely disrupted again. Before that, he must take advantage of this precious period of peace to deal with the violators first, otherwise he may not have the energy to deal with these bugs in the future.

"Professor, how is Qin now?"

"It's still relatively stable, but the entanglement between the two consciousnesses of Jean and Dark Phoenix is ​​too deep. It is very inefficient to separate them without damaging the essence of their souls."

"Professor...if I can persuade the Dark Phoenix's consciousness to leave on its own initiative, can this second personality independently parasitize in the spiritual space of others?"

"squeak!"

A sharp brake sound suddenly rang out in the metal corridor. The professor turned his wheelchair abruptly to face Xu Yue behind him, his expression extremely serious.

"Xinhuo, don't try to control Qin's Phoenix power. That power is very dangerous!"

Their eyes met. After a few breaths, Xu Yue lowered his eyes to avoid the professor's gaze and chuckled:
"Don't worry, professor. I am not very interested in this kind of power that will greatly affect my sanity. Besides, the host of the Phoenix Force is Jean, not the Dark Phoenix."

"So, is there a chance that what I said before could come true?"

"…Yes, once the mental power reaches a certain level, it can completely separate from the body and exist independently. Even if the essence of the Black Phoenix is ​​just a second personality, it can still be forcibly separated from the main body."

"But this method will cause serious damage to the spirit body, and there is also the disadvantage of completely losing the power of the Phoenix. With the paranoid and crazy personality of the Dark Phoenix, she will never agree to it."

"No, she will, but she's not desperate enough yet..."

(End of this chapter)