PFC Chapter 4068 MU Superbody Major Event (148)
Chapter 4068 MU Superbody Major Event (148)
Chapter 4068 MU: The Superbody Incident (148)
Schiller frowned slightly upon hearing the news. He knew, of course, that Batman's revenge wouldn't be too late. But if it was this fast, it was probably Arkham Batman who had made his move.
Don't forget, Arkham Batman is a speedrunner. And while he has his own independent personality in the story, and the player has very limited influence over the plot, when it comes to gameplay, that's a different story.
Leaving aside the speedrunners, even for ordinary players, wandering around the world, completing all the side quests, and finishing everything, it would only take a few dozen hours in the real world. If you're really too bad, you can always call upon the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Ancestor; a single stun from him and anyone who comes near is doomed.
More than ten hours had passed since Charles's outburst. If this were in the Arkham Batman universe, the Riddler would have already accumulated a plethora of trophies. The fact that he only managed to destroy one brainwave amplifier shows that he was being quite cautious.
However, what Schiller didn't know was that it was precisely because Charles was worried about something happening to the mutants in their universe that he had Schiller and the Gray Mist create physical symptoms for them, forcing them to seek medical attention. This created an opportunity for Arkham Batman and his crew to exploit. This proves that one shouldn't be too unethical, or one will inevitably suffer the consequences sooner or later.
About six hours earlier, the White Queen, having received the prescription from Schiller, went to the field hospital pharmacy to pick up her medicine. The moment she walked in, the pharmacy staff looked as if they'd seen a ghost.
“I’m so sorry, ma’am, without a prescription, we really can’t… Oh, my goodness, you have a prescription, that’s great, let me see… Here’s your medication. The doctor who prescribed it will call you later to tell you how to take it. Please be sure to follow the doctor’s instructions…”
The White Queen didn't listen to a word she said. As an Omega-level psychic, even comparable to Professor X in terms of telepathy, even if she didn't study psychology or choose to become a psychologist, no one in the world could be more skilled in psychology than her. How could she not know she had severe anxiety disorder?
Given her family background and romantic history, it's a miracle the Earth didn't explode with power and blow up the planet. Compared to her, Magneto's family background is quite happy; compared to Scarlet Witch, her romantic experiences are relatively smooth. Emma Frost, the White Queen, has never had a peaceful day in her life: a heartless father, a drug-addicted mother, mentally challenged sisters, and a broken self.
The White Queen suffered from severe anxiety disorder since junior high school. At that time, her anxiety was mostly due to her father's extremely strict control. However, after her brother's incident, it turned into bipolar disorder, which she has not yet recovered from to this day.
The only thing the White Queen could be thankful for was that mental health wasn't widespread in her time, and she was never diagnosed with a mental illness. This was actually quite important to her, because the Hellfire Club is currently actively involved in politics.
The central universe faces few cosmic crises, and the mutants have a stable rear base, having even established a new nation on Earth. However, the Hellfire Club did not vie for power in the new Upper City; instead, they remained in the United States, actively seeking seats in Congress. Currently, Sebastian has successfully become a representative for Pennsylvania, and Sebastian himself is vying for a seat in Massachusetts.
Previously, this was unimaginable for mutants; absolutely no normal person would choose a mutant as a senator. In layman's terms, "You can't expect to hold the button when you're already a nuclear bomb." It's simply impossible.
However, with the development of internet technology, ordinary people have gained a deeper understanding of mutants, and many mutant internet celebrities have made significant contributions to shifting public opinion about mutants.
But the most important factor is the overall improvement in the physical capabilities of humanity. Mutant abilities that used to be deadly to ordinary people no longer typically cause fatal damage. Furthermore, technological advancements allow for the rapid repair of damaged buildings and roads, which is the core reason why mutants are more widely accepted.
The Hellfire Club members, while subscribing to elitism, are indeed elites, highly sensitive to political signals. They have no interest in managing that small country, nor do they want to compete with Magneto in the Andromeda Galaxy; they'd rather stay in the United States and fight for their political seats in this superpower.
Despite technological advancements and societal progress, the American political climate remains far from open. You can use various mental health issues to garner voter sympathy, but you can't actually be mentally ill. A diagnosis would become ammunition for political opponents. Therefore, the White House would never allow her mental health to become public knowledge; she has even erased the memories of many people because of it.
But this time was different; her mental state had deteriorated to the point of developing somatization symptoms. The White Queen wasn't stupid; she'd secured a seat in parliament, but she also needed to stay alive. Heart problems were no small matter; if her heart stopped beating one day, who would she turn to for help?
It's really a matter of choosing the lesser of two evils. In the past, although mental health issues caused her some distress, she could still tolerate them. This time, however, she was genuinely scared; otherwise, she wouldn't have come to the doctor and obediently taken her medication.
Even so, she didn't want to make the matter public knowledge. After all, she came from an era full of discrimination, and the only teacher who had given her good memories had abandoned her because she was a mutant. She herself felt like an unstable time bomb; if people knew she was mentally ill, wouldn't that be even more disastrous?
The White Queen put her medicine into a plastic bag, then put another plastic bag over it to prevent anyone from recognizing what it was, and headed out. But, coincidentally, the group from the Hellfire Club of the main universe walked in at that moment.
It seemed that one of their members had been injured and had come to the hospital for treatment. The White Queen didn't recognize the injured member, guessing that he hadn't joined the club yet, and she hadn't dealt with these people from the main universe before, so she avoided them and hurriedly tried to leave.
Just then, a petite, dark-haired woman suddenly blocked her path. The White Queen recognized her as Selene Gallio, the Black Queen of the Hellfire Club, the first mutant on Earth, more than ten thousand years older than Apocalypse, the so-called progenitor of mutants. Born during the tribal era, she had maintained her immortality by absorbing the life force of the entire Roman Republic and was also skilled in magic, making her a vampire-like figure.
The White Queen and the Black Queen have a bad relationship; they dislike each other, and the Black Queen has been trying to kick Sebastian out of the Hellfire Club, though she hasn't succeeded yet. Moreover, he's been eyeing Magneto, wanting to seize the achievements of the Andromeda Galaxy for himself. Fortunately, Professor X and Magneto's combined power is too great; after being taught a lesson a few times, she disappeared, seemingly searching for some ancient treasure, and rarely appears in the club anymore.
However, the White Queen only knew about the Black Queen in their universe; she was unaware of the situation in the main universe. Judging from the current situation, they probably didn't come with good intentions.
The White Queen knew that the Black Queen had been actively trying to win over external forces. This time, all the named mutants from the multiverse had come, giving her a wide range of choices. Could it be that she had taken a liking to her?
"What do you want?" the White Queen said defiantly. "I've never seen anyone more obstructive than you. Get out of my way."
Although much shorter and far less robust than the White Queen, the Black Queen possessed an innate dark aura, and her imposing presence was in no way inferior. She smiled mysteriously and said, "Emma, we're old friends, don't be so cold. What are you doing at the hospital? Are you sick?"
The White Queen disliked showing weakness in public, especially towards someone she disliked. She snorted coldly and said, "Then why are you here? Did someone beat you up and you're here for treatment?"
“I just arrived, but you’ve already come out. What are you holding? Is it some kind of healing ointment? Let me see.”
Before the words were even finished, the Black Queen reached out to snatch it. The White Queen quickly stepped back and immediately activated her mental interference, but she was still a step too slow. Although she had already put the medicine into the bag, she was still holding the prescription in her hand. The Black Queen snatched it away with lightning speed, glanced at it, and then sneered, saying, "I didn't expect such a small battle to make you so nervous that you need to see a psychologist? Don't misunderstand, I'm not mocking you; I'm just concerned about you. Is your little heart alright?"
The White Queen was furious, but she also knew that Professor X would never allow any mishaps to happen to the mutants in the central universe. If she were to make a move at the field hospital, she would first offend the local Professor X and Magneto.
She took a deep breath and said, "Selene, are you sick? What business is it of yours if I see a doctor? Give me back my prescription!"
The prescription was for a full course of medication, but she only got half a course today. She'll need it again next time she comes to get more. If this jerk takes it, she'll have to go back to that even bigger jerk doctor.
The Black Queen waved the piece of paper next to her face and said, "Don't rush, my sentimental little darling. I just want to make a deal with you. You're not from our universe, but you can still help. If you help me this once, I'll never tell anyone about your doctor's visit. But if you don't help me..."
The White Queen was speechless. She'd come to the hospital so brazenly, why would she be afraid of being threatened? She stepped forward, using her height and size advantage, snatched the prescription back, and sneered, "Ten thousand years ago I was just a green onion, and now I'm taller than you. Get out of my way, you shorty!"
The White Queen simply shoved her aside and walked away. Feeling the murderous gaze behind her, the White Queen surprisingly felt much better. Indeed, it's better to attack others than to reflect on oneself. However, she still secretly warned herself that those people in the main universe had no sense of propriety and that she must avoid dealing with them in the future, otherwise she would definitely be led astray.
Back in her room, she received a follow-up call from Schiller. After taking her medication as prescribed, the White Queen felt drowsy and went to sleep. But less than an hour later, she felt a knock on her door. When she opened it, she saw Magneto standing outside with a dark expression.
The two have some private acquaintance. After all, fighting for political seats in the United States is also beneficial to mutants. The Hellfire Club and the Brotherhood of Mutants have some tacit understanding in handling certain matters, so their relationship is naturally not bad.
But this time, Magneto said as soon as he opened his mouth, "Emma, you should take a good rest for a while. I've arranged leave for you for the upcoming patrol missions and also turned down the combat missions to the front lines. If you want, you can go back to Earth to rest."
The White Queen's pupils suddenly contracted.