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ShareRobert couldn't remain idle while humans developed a potion that posed a significant threat to mutants.
Mystique (Raven) looked at Magneto with admiration upon hearing his resolve, but concern still clouded her expression.
"Erik, our strength isn't sufficient," she said. "With just a few of us, we can't destroy a heavily guarded laboratory."
She hesitated before continuing. If Magneto still possessed his formidable abilities, the Brotherhood of Mutants would be a formidable force. But with Magneto's powers diminished, their combat effectiveness was lacking. Currently, their strongest member was Sabretooth, who was unreliable at best.
Magneto, no fool, understood this reality.
"I know, Raven," he replied. "We need to find support. I also need to rebuild my helmet to confront an old friend. Let's go; there's much to do."
His hoarse voice echoed as he stood and walked outside. The three Brotherhood members followed closely, resembling loyal followers.
Robert watched Magneto leave, his vision rising before he quickly returned to his own body. Stroking his chin thoughtfully, he mused, "I didn't expect Magneto to target Worthington Industries. But it's logical; with his mindset, he wouldn't overlook it."
Worthington Industries was the family business of the mutant Angel, a wealthy individual with snow-white wings. The X-Men Academy benefited from his financial support. Angel's father, distressed by his son's mutation, established a laboratory to research a cure. They found a mutant capable of nullifying other mutants' abilities, hoping to study his power to restore Angel to normal. It was inhumane. The mutant child, though receiving the best treatment among test subjects, was still used as experimental material. The mutant community was tragically without status, exploited for experiments.
Given Magneto's personality, destroying this laboratory was expected.
"But what does this have to do with me?" Robert pondered. "At least Magneto won't trouble me for a while. I can go fishing, hehe."
Pleased that Magneto wouldn't be a problem, Robert retrieved his fishing rod.
Chapter 41: Pond Refresh! Alkali Lake! [Seeking flowers and evaluation tickets!]
"Damn it!" Robert exclaimed upon arriving at Central Park.
He hadn't heard the sound of a successful check-in. Instead, the system prompted:
Ding!
Check-in failed
Pond Refresh: Alkali Lake
He hadn't anticipated the pond being refreshed again. The system only provided the name, not coordinates, suggesting the location was somewhat famous.
Opening his phone's map, Robert discovered, "It's not in the United States; it's in Maple Leaf Country? But it's practically the U.S.'s backyard."
He shook his head. Maple Leaf Country, though developed, was overshadowed by its neighbor. However, it was sparsely populated with many uninhabited areas. The system's refreshed location was a remote lake in the mountains and forests.
Robert couldn't fathom why the system chose such a desolate place.
"But why does this name sound familiar?" he wondered. "Seems like a memory from my previous life."
Unable to recall, he concluded the place wasn't dangerous.
"Let's go," he decided.
Packing his belongings, Robert sent a message to Professor X before opening a portal with his gear. Thanks to Kamar-Taj's powerful magic, he avoided the hassles of conventional travel. He could return home for dinner in the evening—a convenient skill for travel and more.
Swiping forward, a rotating golden portal appeared, sparks of magic flickering. Through it, Robert saw green trees, turquoise lake water, and beautiful scenery.
"Did the system choose this place for its environment?" he mused. "It's perfect for fishing!"
Stepping through, Robert arrived in the Alkali Lake jungle, thousands of kilometers away. The fresh air prompted a deep breath.
Surveying the area, he noticed something amiss.
"Man-made structures? A dam? Possibly a hydroelectric power plant? I should steer clear to avoid people."
Spotting the distant dam, he turned away, seeking a secluded fishing spot to sit quietly.
Maple Leaf Country, like the U.S., had strict fishing regulations. Near dams, encounters with people could lead to complications he preferred to avoid. A remote, uninhabited spot was ideal for peaceful fishing.
Robert paid little mind to the dam's presence. Maple Leaf Country, rich in resources, had abundant hydroelectric facilities supplying most of its electricity. A dam and power plant in such a location were normal.
"A power plant in such a remote area," he noted. "Maple Leaf Country is truly generous!"
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