Erik had always found the idea of controlling others' fates rather intriguing. Out of the three punishment options, he suggested choosing Option B.
With interest, he said, "Level 1 punishment is electroshock. If they're lucky, they won't lose too much."
Charles immediately frowned and vetoed it. "No, Option B is too dangerous! Don't you remember that horrifying eye that covered the entire sky? That was a Level 5 punishment from the quiz game!"
"Level 5 was already that terrifying—if we end up with something even worse, it might destroy our entire world!"
Back when Sebastian Shaw attacked the quiz game and was hit with a Level 5 punishment, that colossal, eerie eye that blotted out the sun had left a deep psychological scar on Charles.
The moment he locked eyes with that monstrous pupil, Charles felt an unbearable pressure, like the world could end at any second.
After a short pause, he added, "Stephen Strange and the others are good people—and they're on our side, part of the Multiverse Defenders. Erik, we need their help. We should be building trust, not stirring up trouble. Understand?"
Erik just shrugged. "Whatever. Do what you want."
Charles studied the three options carefully. Option B was clearly the most dangerous, followed by Option A. Option C looked like the safest—at worst, they'd just lose all their points. It wouldn't be a total disaster.
So he said, "Let's go with Option C. It shouldn't cause too much trouble."
Logan wasn't the least bit interested in which punishment they chose, and Erik didn't object any further. Just before the countdown ended, they confirmed their selection: Option C.
[Punishment for the eliminated players confirmed—Rescue Mission has officially begun.]
[Player Stephen Strange, Player Peter Parker, and player Pietro Maximoff will be sent to separate mission timelines.]
As soon as the voice prompt came through, Stephen, Peter, and Pietro from Team B all vanished—presumably transported to their respective mission worlds.
Seeing this, Charles slapped his forehead. "Damn it. Peter is still so young. If he's separated from the others during the mission, it'll be dangerous for him!"
Erik gave a dismissive look. "A little late to think about that now."
Logan said casually, "You already made the best choice you could. Now it's up to them. Whether they succeed or fail—it's no longer your burden."
Charles shook his head, guilt all over his face. "No... I forgot Peter's still a kid, and he hasn't even awakened his powers yet... Maybe Option A would've suited them better."
Erik gave him a surprised look. "I don't get you. Why are you beating yourself up? They lost the game, got punished—that's just how this quiz game works."
Charles looked at him intently. "That's the difference between you and me, Erik. Controlling others' destinies might be amusing to you, but to me—it's a heavy responsibility."
Erik sneered. "How noble of you."
He let out a cold laugh. "You know what I call that? Hypocrisy. But whatever... what I really care about is the mystery reward for winning this round."
Logan reached up and rubbed the dog ears on his head, muttering, "Hopefully it's not another joke like last time."
Erik raised a brow. "You didn't like the last reward, Logan?"
His curious gaze fell on the furry ears, which twitched slightly under his stare. Paired with Logan's rugged, exasperated face, the contrast was ridiculous—and frankly, hilarious.
Charles held back a laugh with difficulty, but Erik didn't bother. He burst out laughing. "Hahaha! Logan, I'm serious—you're actually more likable like this. Bet the girls would love you!"
Logan rolled his eyes and didn't bother replying.
Just then, the quiz game began distributing the mystery rewards. The first name to appear on the glowing screen was Charles. A dazzling golden light burst from his name and flowed into his body like a stream of sunlight.
[Congratulations to Player Charles Xavier. You've received a Mystery Reward—Super Principal System (Unique Edition).]
"Oh? A golden-tier reward. Not bad, Charles!" Erik crossed his arms and smirked. "Though this 'Principal System' thing doesn't sound all that useful. What, is it gonna help you open a school?"
As someone born in the early 20th century, Erik's imagination couldn't keep up with the concept of a "System" type reward.
But Charles was utterly stunned.
The moment the system was integrated into his mind, it appeared clearly within his mental world—and with it, his psychic power received a noticeable boost. And that was just a bonus.
The system displayed itself as a data panel:
[Host Name: Charles Xavier
Species: Mutant (Beta Level 4)
Title: Principal of Xavier's School for Gifted Children
Abilities: Intelligence, Resolve, Tranquility, Epiphany, Telepathy...
Teaching Points: 0]
Even though it was his first time seeing a system like this, Charles quickly got the hang of it. His sharp mind easily grasped its structure.
And while the system didn't come with an AI assistant, it was remarkably user-friendly—basically idiot-proof. All he had to do was focus on a term, and detailed information would appear.
For instance, when he focused on the "Beta Level 4" tag under his species, the system provided an explanation about the five tiers of mutant classification, from Level 1 to Level 5.
It even added a friendly reminder that the levels were just a general reference to help evaluate student potential. Real-world power was more complex than any scale.
Aside from the ranking system, Charles was especially curious about his own abilities. His list had over twenty traits, most of them quite standard.
Take "Healthy," for example—it simply meant his current physical condition was stable. But this tag wasn't permanent. It could change based on his actual health. If he were to get injured—say, lose the use of his legs like in the future—the "Healthy" tag would vanish.
On the other hand, some tags were permanent—like "Intelligence," "Resolve," and "Telepathy." These were his natural talents, ingrained from birth.
Until now, Charles had never seen himself with such clarity. He was starting to grasp just how powerful—and strange—this system really was.
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