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Chapter 299 Omega-level Lock Picking
Chapter 299 Omega-level Lock Picking
Although the number of mutants in the world is now even smaller than that of giant pandas, they have to band together to protect themselves from human governments and other superheroes.
However, Magneto still has no interest in mutants whose ability levels are only one or two.
What he needed was a mutant with sufficient strength, and according to these hearsay descriptions, he knew that although Connors, this newcomer, had amazing defensive capabilities, he was only a Level 1 mutant, that is, an "Epsilon-level" mutant.
Such astonishing defensive capabilities are certainly surprising, but they are not uncommon. For example, among the people sitting in the room right now, only "Colossus" and "White Queen" could achieve the same level as Connors.
In contrast to Connors, the beautiful twin sisters known as "Wonder Woman" and "Lord Woman" have only demonstrated "Beta-level" abilities so far, which is equivalent to Level 3 mutants.
However, according to the description of "Laser Eyes" who was present at the time of the test, they seemed to have very rich combat experience and could conjure weapons out of thin air to help in the battle.
According to Magneto's plan, the two of them, after training, might be able to play a huge role in subsequent mission plans, which is why no one objected to the two "Dianas" joining their "Endangered Team".
But Connors is not an option; the team already has someone who can draw fire for their teammates.
However, even though he was unhappy that Storm had secretly recruited Connors into the team, Magneto did not show it like the others; he wanted to play it safe.
Upon meeting "Master Lockpicker" Connors in person, "Magneto" Erik prepared to personally test his abilities, just in case...
"What if his abilities have been greatly underestimated?" Magneto Erik thought to himself.
One minute, two minutes, thirty minutes—more than half an hour passed, and just as the mutants in the room were getting impatient, Connors finally arrived late with two Dianas.
"Sorry everyone, I've kept you waiting." Connors smiled apologetically at everyone in the ocean-view conference room and sincerely apologized.
He hadn't intended to delay his arrival so long, mainly because he had been fooling around with the two Dianas at his residence, and things had inadvertently escalated into something more serious.
"He's a fairly polite guy, but unfortunately, 'politeness' is of little use."
"Omega-level" mutant Hope crossed his arms and rested them on his chin, looking Connors up and down.
Unlike Diana, who wore a similar gold and red armor, Connors simply wore a long black trench coat.
He was neither wearing a tie nor a top hat, nor was he carrying a cane.
Hope couldn't help but think that this so-called "lock-picking master" was just an ordinary person.
"This chair looks quite comfortable."
Connors walked to the conference table, squeezed the back of the chair, and said casually.
But just as he was about to plop down, a short-haired man dressed in black with green stripes and a large "X" on his belt suddenly darted out from the side:
"Namo would stop at nothing to take such a comfortable seat from anyone."
Connors:
"...—."
He had no choice but to move to another seat, and everyone in the room followed his every move.
But his attempt to sit down was quickly interrupted again. Hope, with her short red hair and green and gold-trimmed suit, frowned, stood up from her seat, and grabbed Connors' arm.
"Strange, why can't I replicate your abilities?"
Hope tried again and again, refusing to believe it, but despite being able to replicate any mutant ability, she couldn't replicate Connors' "Master of Lockpicking".
The mutants in the room were initially looking forward to a good show, but upon hearing Hope's questioning voice, everyone went on high alert:
"He's not a mutant!"
Connors was stunned. If he couldn't replicate his own abilities, did that mean he wasn't a mutant? —Although he truly wasn't.
But Connors didn't understand the logic behind it at first.
Sitting calmly in his seat, the relaxed "Magneto" Erik seemed to sense Connors's confusion, and he slowly explained:
"Perhaps you don't understand, but the genes of mutants are different from those 'superheroes' who gain abilities through various accidents."
"The former can be copied by Hope's 'copying ability,' but the latter cannot."
Connors suddenly realized, and with a humble expression, he prepared to see if he could understand why he had been expelled from the ranks of "mutants" once again.
So how will these people treat me next?
He's here to watch the drama unfold, not to be bullied; he certainly won't do anything that makes him feel wronged.
Unexpectedly, "Magneto" Erik proved to be a seasoned veteran, changing the subject and continuing:
"But then again, when Cyclops first saw you, you appeared through something like a portal."
Over the past few days, I've collected a lot of information and discovered that no faction currently possesses this teleportation ability.
"I mean the ability that's exactly the same as your white portal."
"At first I suspected this ability was some kind of technology, but later analysis suggested it belonged to one of the three of you, until just now when Hope was unable to replicate your ability."
Magneto Erik stood up, facing the other mutants in the room, and pointed at Connors with his entire palm, not just a finger, signifying his stance:
"Connors is likely like 'Apocalypse,' possessing multiple abilities that prevent Hope from replicating him."
"Although he calls himself a 'Master of Lockpicking,' the ability to withstand the 'Laser Eye' ray must not be 'lockpicking'; there must be other abilities involved."
Magneto became increasingly convinced that his analysis was sound, and he also noticed one more thing:
These days, Storm, White Queen, and Hope have all had physical contact with Connors, but judging from the fact that they haven't experienced any negative effects, Connors' abilities are definitely not like Rakshasa's, which involves "absorption" and has side effects.
The fact that the white portal has never been seen before suggests that this ability is unique to Connors, and it is unknown whether he possesses any other unique abilities.
Connors thought he was about to be attacked by everyone, but Magneto's actions somehow managed to save him.
Although the process was wrong, the result was also wrong.
"I understand that as a newcomer, you don't fully trust our 'utopia' on Krakoa Island and are hiding something about your own abilities."
But I believe that since you've managed to get here, you must be on the same side as the mutants.
"You will become a trustworthy partner for us."
"Magneto" Erik concluded his speech and personally led Connors to a seat:
"Take your seat, Omega-level mutant 'Master Lockpicker'."
Magneto, who had initially paid little attention to Connors's ability level of "Epsilon," stared wide-eyed at Magneto in disbelief.
As a representative of "cunning and shrewdness", Magneto deduced from various clues that Connors was an "Omega-level" mutant, so he was most likely right.