"Mm… Tony, it's a long story."
Qin Xiao began to explain the entire sequence of events to Tony in detail.
There were many things they hadn't known before.
Magneto had created a device capable of temporarily evolving ordinary human genes.
He planned to use it at the upcoming summit aid at mutants.
At that ti, everyone attending the summit would be affected by the device.
Their genes would undergo rapid mutation.
In other words, Magneto intended to mass-produce mutants!
However, the device had many flaws.
First, it needed to draw on Magneto's power, since it required his abilities to operate.
To prevent himself from being drained, he had captured Rogue.
Rogue's ability was to absorb others' powers and turn them into her own.
Hearing this, Wolverine instantly bristled.
"So this is what you ant by saying Rogue would be taken care of?"
He roared angrily at Qin Xiao.
Qin Xiao glanced at him, his expression unreadable.
"And that's why we're discussing how to stop him, isn't it?"
His tone was calm, but to Wolverine, it carried a clear warning.
Keep shouting, and you might get a taste of aging again.
Though furious, Wolverine forced himself to hold back.
After all, anger wouldn't solve anything.
And Qin Xiao clearly had a plan.
"I think I get it now. Sacrifice one mutant to expose everyone in New York to radiation, turning them all into mutants?
That's sowhat similar to your Devil Fruit ability—except his thod transforms countless people at once."
Tony finally understood Qin Xiao's explanation.
This situation was indeed tricky.
"No, you still don't understand. The device has an even bigger problem.
Because it forcibly alters people's genes in an extrely short ti,
their genes will collapse, and they'll die.
In other words, if Magneto succeeds, New York will beco a city of the dead."
Qin Xiao painted an even more horrifying picture.
New York—a dead city.
"For sothing this serious, you expect to handle it alone?
And why do you even know all this?
More importantly, why do you care about the lives of New York's citizens?"
Tony imdiately pushed back.
At this point, he still wasn't the fully matured Iron Man.
He understood how grave the situation was.
Saving New York alone would be an enormous burden.
What he really wanted to know was why this so-called Eastern demon cared about the lives of New Yorkers.
"Of course I don't expect you to handle it alone. There are mutants who will try to stop him.
But I'm worried their current strength isn't enough,
which is why I want you involved as well.
As for why I care so much about New York—as a representative of Eastern demons, if all these people die, their souls will go to hell,
and Eastern demons won't get a share.
Do you understand now?"
Qin Xiao had long prepared this explanation.
Eastern demons and Western demons—competing for souls.
If all these people died, their souls would be taken by the Western Satan.
Then all his efforts as a demonic agent would be for nothing.
It was a flawless justification.
"Alright, I get it. So what exactly should we do next?"
Tony now wanted to know the plan.
"You've heard of Magneto, so you should understand—your armor needs to resist magnetism.
Otherwise, once you enter his field of influence, you're done for.
Just like Wolverine—if he steps into Magneto's domain, he's nothing more than a lump of tal."
Qin Xiao's words made Wolverine's expression shift repeatedly.
But he didn't argue, because it was the truth.
And Qin Xiao had given him a way to escape Magneto's control before.
Tony's face changed as well.
He hadn't expected to face Magneto so soon.
Mutant conflicts had existed for a long ti, and their battles never truly stopped.
Tony himself harbored so prejudice against mutants.
After all, he didn't want Stark Industries—built through his own efforts—to be infiltrated by them.
This was a common mindset among those with vested interests.
And now, he was about to face mutants head-on.
The world was changing too fast.
"Well, I haven't considered building armor resistant to magnetism yet.
And it's clearly too late to develop it now.
Looks like I won't be much help in this situation."
Tony sighed helplessly.
He had never expected to clash with Magneto.
"No problem. If Magneto wants to carry out his plan, he'll have to transfer his power to Rogue.
That will be your best opportunity.
Your armor has the greatest mobility.
As for you, Wolverine—if you really want to save Rogue, go find Professor Charles.
Follow him, and not only will you be able to save her, you might also uncover your past."
Qin Xiao quickly assigned roles to everyone.
When it ca to stirring things up—he was completely serious.
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