Michael wasn't saying he valued these two Mutants so much.
Rather, it was because these two Mutants held significant importance in Charles's heart.
At least, from Charles's perspective, he had high hopes for these two guys and had always been training them to be X-Men.
Therefore, in order not to let Charles easily move past this incident, Michael naturally wouldn't just gloss over it with a mere one hundred million U.S. dollars.
At the very least, he had to make this guy truly feel heartbroken! In the past, no one could restrict you, but now that Michael has arrived, Michael will tell you:
Having abilities is not a reason to use them indiscriminately! Nor is it an excuse to indiscriminately use your abilities to investigate your neighbors!..."What?!"
Charles looked at the two people Michael pointed to, feeling an inexplicable pang in his heart.
"What?!"
The two Mutants who were named were even more surprised, or rather, dumbfounded.
What the hell? We just came to save people, and now we're being sold… Les, a Level 2 Mutant, with the ability to control Fire.
Jason, a Level 2 Mutant, with the ability for short-distance teleportation.
Michael had never thought of asking for Jean Grey.
Firstly, Michael had no interest in raising children. At this time, Jean Grey, strictly speaking, was not yet an adult. Michael didn't want to raise a child, even if Jean Grey, under Charles's guidance, was already a well-behaved girl capable of independence.
Secondly, Michael didn't believe Charles would be willing to give her up, nor would Jean Grey herself likely want to stay. Even if Michael forced her to stay, Charles would find ways to get her back. A super enforcer with the potential of a Level 5 Mutant, trained for so many years—Charles would never give her up! Being able to live comfortably even though his abilities were known to the leaders of major forces in Human Society, Michael didn't believe Charles was truly the 'good old man' portrayed in propaganda.
Moreover, and most importantly, Michael didn't want the Phoenix Force to reject him.
Forcibly keeping Jean Grey would not only bring no benefits but many disadvantages, so Michael naturally wouldn't do such a losing business… "That's right!"
"You all saw it."
"My… company is an outsourced security and military intelligence firm."
"But all my subordinates are just ordinary people. Wanting two Mutants to join and strengthen my team isn't asking too much, is it?!"
Michael explained with a chuckle to Charles and the others.
But clearly, Charles and the others saw no kindness or friendliness in Michael's smile.
Instead, as Michael explained, everyone's hearts began to pound.
This talk of employment, security, and military intelligence, while showcasing strength, wasn't it also a veiled threat? Charles and the others dared not say no… Seeing Charles looking conflicted as he gazed at Les and Jason, while Les and Jason, in a display of loyalty to a kindred spirit, were willing to stay and atone for Charles's mistake, Michael watched on, amused.
Michael didn't care why Les and Jason, who weren't in Michael's 'plot' knowledge, appeared here.
These two might have been hidden by the original Charles, or perhaps they perished in some operation, which is why Michael's 'plot memory' had no record of them.
But just as Michael had said, he was merely annoying Charles while also genuinely strengthening his… company a tiny bit.
Fire control and short-distance teleportation could, to a certain extent, be useful in the military field.
But that was all! After all, they were just two Mutants with Level 2 Mutant abilities, and Michael didn't care at all… "Principal!"
"We are willing to stay!"
"Yes, Principal!"
"Let us stay to atone; you all go back!"
"The children at the school still need you!"
"You've suffered!"
"You are all good children!"
After a tearful, heartfelt drama.
… The company and Charles's side perfectly reached a memorandum of understanding… "Haha!"
"The misunderstanding is resolved; we are… good neighbors, after all!"
Although the one hundred million U.S. dollars hadn't arrived yet, Michael wasn't worried that Charles would dare not pay.
In high spirits, Michael couldn't help but walk up to Charles, 'forcefully' patting his shoulder to express his 'joy.'
"Hehe."
"We could say we became acquainted through a fight!"
"If you have any trouble in the future, I hope our neighbor can help us out more."
Charles grimaced, almost crying, but facing Michael's 'loving' pats, he could only force out a strong smile.
"Oh."
"Why go to so much trouble?!"
"Our… company is newly established and has no clients yet!"
"How about hiring a security team? You've already experienced it; we are professionals!"
"You know, the situation for you Mutants isn't great. As far as I know, many forces want to capture you for research."
"How about considering our… company's security services?"
Continuing to pat Charles's shoulder, Michael even transformed into a sales manager, vigorously promoting his business.
"Cough, cough."
"Well."
"I think if there's a need, we will contact our dear neighbor."
"However."
"For now, we are capable of protecting our home!"
"Thank you for your kindness!"
Charles swallowed hard, carefully choosing his words to decline.
"Haha!"
"Alright."
"I know."
"It's still us...
Our company is new and doesn't have much of a reputation yet."
"But we...
We're not Bandits, and we won't force anyone."
"Then let's leave it at that."
"Whenever you need us, you can contact us anytime!"
With a laugh, Michael stopped teasing, waved his hand, and, laughing loudly, showed his understanding.
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