"You're too extreme, Eric," Morin said, shaking his head.
"Complete separation isn't realistic. You have to consider that mutants also have families. Not every family rejects them. Some mutants are still children, and they depend deeply on their parents."
"..."
Eric fell silent.
His parents had been killed right in front of him when he was young, yet he still remembered what they meant to him.
Because of that, he understood how those children would feel.
"First," Morin continued, "you need to be clear about one thing. Mutants are people."
"They need lives, families, relatives, and love."
"These are indispensable. They're part of what makes someone human. Without them, life is incomplete."
"Therefore, when you formulate rules, you must not detach from reality or rely on idealism or extremism."
"Those kinds of rules don't protect anyone. They only cause harm."
Morin shifted naturally into teaching mode.
"On that note, I should recommend Marxist thought to you," he said, calmly pulling out two small red books and handing one to Charles and one to Eric.
"And if you're planning to build a country, socialism is more suitable for a future mutant nation than capitalism."
There was another ideology that would be even more appropriate.
But Morin didn't dare mention it yet.
He could give them a supplementary lesson later, when no one else was around.
The mutant situation was already complicated enough.
If capitalism were adopted...
There would likely be constant internal conflict.
After all, this was a group where each individual could become an army.
Compared to that, harmonious socialism was far more suitable.
...
"We've received intelligence that the White Queen, Emma Frost, is likely heading to a Soviet general's mansion," Charles said, finally remembering the purpose of their visit.
"Teacher... are you coming with us?"
"I won't be involved in combat," Morin shook his head. "So it doesn't matter where I am."
"I'll stay here."
"And teach these mutants how to use their abilities properly."
Aside from "Angel" Salvadore, the others were worth saving.
Especially "Darwin."
Morin was very interested in that ability.
"That's great," Charles said happily, then paused.
"By the way... is there tuition?"
"Of course there is!" Morin stared at him. "Do I work for free?"
"The old rule applies. Ten million dollars per person."
Working without pay was out of the question.
"Alright. I'll transfer it later. Same account?" Charles said casually.
Money was never an issue for him.
"Yes," Morin nodded, clearly pleased.
"When are you leaving?"
"Soon," Charles replied. "I originally planned to bring them, but their performance convinced me that would cause serious problems."
"Perfect. I'll start teaching them shortly," Morin said, stretching.
"How many are there?"
"Hank, Armando, Salvadore, Alex, Sean... and Raven."
"Five in total."
"Pay for four," Morin said. "I have nothing to teach Salvadore."
"Isn't that a bit..." Charles frowned.
"You're unhappy I'm saving you money?" Morin rolled his eyes. "If you want, you can pay anyway."
"Haha... never mind," Charles said awkwardly.
Even with money, you couldn't spend it recklessly.
"Alright, go," Morin said, loosening his shoulders. "I'll handle things here."
"Don't hold back," Charles said, lingering irritation surfacing.
"Relax. Teaching them is different from teaching you," Morin smiled. "You need theory. They go straight to practice."
"Oh, and I forgot to mention."
"I'll be teaching you practical combat later too."
Charles and Eric both shivered.
Morin's ability was still unclear, but one thing was certain.
He was strong.
Very strong.
If he acted personally, neither believed the Black King could match him.
But Morin had made it clear-this was their test.
For Eric, revenge was something he needed to do himself.
The two exchanged glances.
Their future didn't look easy.
Mental pressure was already exhausting enough.
They'd hoped for a break during the mission.
Instead, they got this.
"By the way," Morin added, pulling homework from his pocket and placing it in Charles's hands.
"Don't forget to study. I'll check it when you're back."
Charles, Eric: "!!!"
...
Knock. Knock. Knock.
Morin tapped the wall three times, stepped over what used to be a glass wall, and entered the living room.
"Teacher?" Raven stood, surprised. "You didn't go with them?"
"No," Morin said. "Charles paid me to teach you."
"Who are you?" Salvadore asked.
"Your temporary tutor," Morin replied. "I'll teach you how to develop and use your abilities correctly."
"Why should we listen to you?" Alex said, standing.
"First," Morin said, glancing around at the damage, "you don't control your powers well."
"Second, I was hired by Charles."
"Third."
"I'm stronger than all of you."
Without moving, glass fragments rose into the air, forming countless sharp thorns that hovered before them.
No one could move.
"If you think I'm abusing power," Morin said calmly.
The glass drifted away, crumbled into powder, and gathered in a corner.
"You can attack first."
"...We're not going to," Raven said quickly.
Salvadore unfolded her wings and prepared acid.
Alex hesitated.
Darwin and Sean didn't move at all.
They were scared.
And moments later, they were glad they hadn't acted.
Salvadore was slammed backward by an invisible force, crashing into the wall.
The impact shook the room.
She collapsed, incapacitated.
"The first lesson," Morin said.
"Listen to me."
"You may refuse. I won't refund tuition, and I won't help you anymore."
"But if you accept instruction and still resist..."
His gaze swept across them.
No one met his eyes.
"Then this will be your outcome."
A golden light shot from his hand and enveloped Salvadore.
Bones snapped back into place.
She healed in seconds.
The pain made her groan.
Everyone froze.
Being hurt was bad.
Being healed so you could be hurt again was worse.
"Now," Morin smiled, "does anyone want to give up their right to be taught?"
"I promise I won't attack you afterward."
"I quit!" Salvadore shouted.
Silence followed.
No one joined her.
"I suggest you think carefully," Raven whispered. "Teacher Morin can help us improve faster."
"He said it himself-if we listen, there won't be problems."
"I don't trust this pretty boy," Salvadore sneered and stormed out.
Morin didn't stop her.
She couldn't leave anyway.
"I noticed you almost attacked," Morin said, turning to Alex.
"Why didn't you?"
"My power is too dangerous," Alex said. "I didn't want to hurt you."
"That's interesting," Morin chuckled.
"Use it on me."
"...Are you sure?"
"I'm instructing you," Morin said. "This is guidance."
"Alright..." Alex hesitated, then activated his ability.
Energy gathered.
Red rings formed.
Then they exploded outward.
"No!" Alex shouted.
In the next second-
He saw something he would never forget.
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