[Marvel: I Summon Heroes From Various Worlds] Chapter 14 (Patreon)

"That's really substantial."

Hawking glanced subconsciously at the abyss before him and was immediately captivated.

His eleven- or twelve-year-old body was just entering puberty, and combined with the soul of an adult from his previous life, he couldn't help but react to the beauty so close at hand.

Perhaps this was a perk of being reborn as a child.

"Everything will get better."

In the end, Storm patted Hawking's head and stood up.

In her eyes, what bad thoughts could a child harbor? She didn't overthink it.

Hawking also snapped out of it, coughing awkwardly before speaking:

"Piotr has been unable to contact the Professor. The target of yesterday's invaders was mainly the brainwave enhancement machine. Based on what Logan and I discussed regarding the Professor's abilities and the function of the machine,

I suspect those people have captured the Professor and plan to use him and the machine for some purpose."

Hearing Hawking's analysis, which was so unexpectedly close to the truth, everyone was stunned.

At that moment, Logan approached Hawking and introduced him:

"Don't underestimate Hawking. Most of those invading soldiers yesterday were taken out by him, even ten combat helicopters were destroyed.

If it weren't for his help, it would have been much tougher for me alone.

So, I suggest that he should be included in the upcoming meetings and actions!"

Hawking had approached him that morning, asked for a lot of information, made his own guesses and judgments, most of which matched the information Magneto brought.

After fighting side by side yesterday, he truly felt that Hawking should be included.

Of course, it definitely wasn't because Hawking had threatened to tell the Professor about their smoking and drinking together last night that he agreed to speak up for him.

"What an extraordinary prodigy!"

Hearing Wolverine's words, Magneto looked at Hawking with full admiration, wishing he could recruit him into his Brotherhood of Mutants for cultivation.

Such strength and wisdom at a young age promised that he would grow into an elite among elites.

If he could win him over, he would be a great asset.

"But he's still a child."

Storm and Jean, the two female teachers, clearly did not agree with involving Hawking, a child, in the upcoming dangerous operations, despite his powerful abilities.

In their view, no matter how strong a child's abilities were, they were still a child and shouldn't be put on the battlefield.

"He is no ordinary child but a warrior. In my view, he's more suitable for the upcoming operations than any of those coddled flowers Charles has raised!"

Magneto stepped forward and spoke.

He said this partly to increase Hawking's fondness for him; strong kids lack nothing more than recognition. Once they feel recognized by you, they'll naturally gravitate towards you.

On the other hand, he truly believed it. Apart from Wolverine, he saw the other X-Men as mere babies, though their abilities were well-developed under Charles' guidance, they lacked ruthlessness.

They hesitated in their attacks, even sparing enemies when they could inflict harm—too naïve, just like Charles.

If Charles had been as ruthless as him and killed him when he had the chance, the Brotherhood of Mutants would have ceased to exist long ago.

"A greenhouse flower? I wonder who was defeated in the last battle at Liberty Island and has been in jail until now."

Wolverine raised his right hand, extending the middle metal claw towards Magneto as if flipping him off.

Magneto just smiled in response:

"You're still as forgetful as ever."

Because of Wolverine's adamantium body, Magneto's powers naturally countered him, capable of making Wolverine's life a living hell whenever he wished.

Mystique stepped forward, stroked Wolverine's chin, and leaned against Magneto, taunting:

"You won't be lucky every time."

"Well, I think now isn't the time to dig up the past, but to think about how to rescue the Professor, right?"

Hawking stepped forward to defuse the growing tension.

Hearing a child say this, both sides indeed felt it inappropriate to continue arguing.

"That makes sense. For Charles and the safety of all mutants, we indeed need to cooperate well this time."

Magneto nodded.

Wolverine retracted his claws.

Hawking then stepped forward, taking Storm's and Jean's hands:

"Ladies, I know you mean well for me, but the situation is special. For the Professor, for the school, for all mutants, including my sister and brother, I must join.

Also, please be assured, I grew up in a war-torn country like Sokovia, am very skilled in combat, and can protect myself well. If there is real danger, I will take care of myself."

Seeing Hawking's determined eyes, Storm and Jean exchanged glances and finally nodded reluctantly.

They could only inwardly sigh, what a wonderful child!

"Remember, that old man over there is a big bad guy, you should listen to him less."

Storm crouched down next to Hawking's ear, quietly pointing at Magneto.

She feared Hawking, still young, might be swayed by Magneto's skewed theories.

"Don't worry, I'm not so easily fooled by that old man."

Hawking smiled and winked.

Then everyone gathered in the conference room Colossus had prepared, beginning to discuss the next steps.

As the meeting started, Magneto shared all the intelligence he knew.

"Here's the situation: I have information that Stryker has established a new brainwave enhancement chamber in his base. The theft of the brainwave enhancement main unit was likely to perfect it.

If he manages to use Charles and the machine to kill all mutants, then everyone here except me will die.

Currently, I am still unsure of the exact location of Stryker's experimental base."

Magneto then tapped his helmet.

His helmet could block psychic invasion by Professor X, as well as any psychic attacks.

The implication was clear: even in the worst scenario, he would be unharmed, so the X-Men, who he had kindly come to assist, should trust him more.

"But one of you should know."

"Professor has tried, but I still can't regain my memory."

Wolverine frowned.

According to Magneto, he had been captured by Stryker and altered in that experimental base, but he had lost those memories.

"Oh, you think everything is about you?"

Magneto mocked Wolverine with a smile.

"The person Mr. Old is referring to should be him."

At that moment, Hawking spoke up, pointing to Nightcrawler.

"Since he was controlled by Stryker to attack the president, he likely visited the experimental base. If Jean uses her telepathic abilities to access his memories, we might find clues about the base."

Showing his wisdom was the only way to ensure he had a say in the upcoming actions, otherwise, everyone would still treat him as a child.

(End of Chapter)