Sentinel

Cap 233 Registration Act
White House, South Lawn.

On the broad lawn collectively known as the "Presidential Garden", there are shrubs like hedges and shaded trees. There is also a pool in the center. The fountain in the pool sprays pearls and jade, which can be several feet high. The magnolia tree, nearly 150 years old, can be called a witness of the United States.

In the sunny and pleasant weather, the major TV stations in New York sent reporters one after another, and gathered here with long guns and short cannons. The cameras surrounded the conspicuous platform where the speech was made, and the White House spokesperson stood on it, and the other party was talking with great enthusiasm. The tone is nostalgic for the past of the United States, while imagining a bright future.

After the long and tedious official speech was over, the reporters cheered up. The camera focused on the bald old man in a wheelchair who was being pushed onto the stage. Charles faced everyone’s eyes calmly. Today’s speech will be broadcast to Qianjia Wanhu, and then set off huge turmoil throughout the North American continent.

Perhaps, as Sean said, the coming of peace begins with taking the first step. To change the status quo of mutants, a certain degree of sacrifice must be made.

"My name is Charles Xavier, and I'm a mutant..."

The first sentence was like a boulder falling into the sea, causing a turmoil, and the flashes kept cutting. Sean, who was sitting under the stage, watched all this silently.

"...Mutants are not unique individuals, they are a thriving group. As the nuclear dust enveloped the planet, human genes continued to mutate, and this is how we were born—just like you, mutants It's not an incurable disease, it's not a curse from God, we're just a head start on the evolutionary path."

"We have been hiding our identities due to the exclusion and discrimination we have received. In fact, mutants are not uncommon. Especially in recent years, there have been more and more mutant children. This fully proves that we are indestructible, and at the same time An existence that does not need to be eliminated. Because every mutant comes from among humans, there is no difference between the two."

Charles did not hold the microphone, his voice resounded in everyone's minds, and this amazing speech was transmitted to thousands of households along countless radio waves. Many newlyweds in front of the TV were full of excitement. I am worried, if mutants really come from genetic mutations in the body, then it means that everyone has the possibility of becoming a mutant.

In this case, who are they repelling and attacking?

A smile curled up on the corner of Sean's mouth. When human beings understand that they may be pushed into a class of exclusion and discrimination at any time, the hostility towards mutants will naturally be greatly weakened. This is the first step towards peace between the two groups.

In the animal world, the lion will not accept the flock, and the lamb will not believe the lion. Only when the two realize that they belong to the same ethnic group, the latent hostility and vigilance from the bottom of their hearts, will they be able to accept each other? fading away.

"... We have been hiding our whole lives, afraid of being exposed to people's sight, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Paris Peace Summit... There have been mutants in every period of history, but we have never officially stood in front of the world, Announcing our existence to everyone."

There is deep nostalgia in Charles' eyes. He still remembers fighting side by side with his friend Eric, constantly looking for his compatriots, and forming the first generation of X-Men to fight against Sebastian Shaw, who tried to promote the outbreak of nuclear war. , that was the most vigorous youthful time of myself, full of hope and confidence, thinking that the bright future in my mind was about to be realized.

But after that battle, he and Eric went in two different directions. Until now, it is difficult to prove who is right and who is wrong. They are working hard for the same goal. Concession ushers in peace, while the latter wants to use violence to achieve its goals.

The professor and Magneto are still walking on the same road, but in different directions. In the end, they all lead to the same goal by different routes, all for the future of mutants.

"My fellow mutants, my dear brothers and sisters, you may know my name, and you may have never heard my story... But, today, I sincerely ask you to stand up! No need to keep hiding , no need to continue wandering, no need to be afraid of other people's hatred or disgusting eyes."

"We can also walk on the road with our heads held high, go to school, work normally, start a family, marry and have children... This is the right we should have from birth, and no one can take it away."

Charles looked at the young people in the audience, with longing in his complicated eyes. He hoped that his decision was correct, instead of leading his compatriots to the abyss of destruction.

Human beings have failed him more than once, so the world's most powerful mind master has experienced countless times of inner suffering and repeated doubts before making this decision with difficulty.

"I will hereby promise you that mutants will not be subject to any malicious attacks. Washington, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago... You will no longer be aliens living in these cities. I and the White House jointly guarantee that mutants will Your rights and interests will definitely be protected, as long as you take the first step."

The loud and generous speech was like a stone falling into the lake, causing circles of ripples. The mutant registration bill, which has been brewing for a long time and has been gaining momentum for a long time, will be officially passed today, and one of the leaders of the mutants, Charles Ze Weir became the first mutant to publicly identify himself.

Immediately afterwards, the younger generation of X-Men in the school all stepped onto the stage one after another, read their names aloud to the world-facing camera, and signed the solemn bill authorized by the White House. This scene was instantly frozen, maybe many years later It will be included in the museum, telling the history of mutants' hard-won peace for future generations.

"My name is Ororo Monroe..."

"My name is Scott Summers..."

"My name is Jean Gray..."

"—I'm a mutant!"

Magneto, who was in the underground prison, stared at the TV screen. After watching the whole process, he sighed after a while and said, "Charles..."

This was the ending he never expected. The old friend who had fought against him for most of his life finally chose to believe in human beings, cooperated with the government, promoted the implementation of the mutant registration act, and even sent an appeal to his compatriots.

"Can your innocence be exchanged for human kindness?" Magneto sneered, his low voice echoing endlessly.

If human beings betrayed again, the prestige and reputation that Charles has accumulated throughout his life will be completely destroyed. He will become a traitor among the mutants, and will be nailed to the pillar of shame forever, allowing other compatriots to spit and curse .

And the respected professor himself will also bear heavy sins, can no longer be redeemed, and can only die in self-blame and regret.

This is a very risky gamble. If it were the previous professor, it would be impossible to agree, but Charles was forced to make a choice when he glimpsed countless futures in Sean's memory. He could not continue to remain silent, at least Fight for a visible future for our compatriots, no matter whether it is a happy ending or a cruel ending.

Magneto, who picked up the newspaper, bowed his head in thought, Charles had already started to act, so what about himself?Do you really want to stay in this underground prison until you die of old age?
Thinking of the choice Sean gave, the leader of the fraternity frowned, then sighed helplessly, maybe he should also make a compromise.

(End of this chapter)