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"Besides our farm, Arkley Beverage Company bought all the surrounding land to plant their super genetically modified corn, which smells like shit when cooked…"
After getting out of the car, farmer Will, holding a flashlight and a toolbox, pointed his chin at the lush cornfields on both sides of the road and couldn't help but complain.
"Then why do people still like to eat it?" Logan Howlett asked curiously.
"No, these genetically modified corn are not for eating," Will explained. "They are all used to make corn syrup. If you add more additives to it, people will remain in an excited state after drinking it. It's even rumored to enhance sexual desire…"
"Young people nowadays don't really care about food safety anymore; they only care about whether it can bring them more happiness."
"Over the years, Arkley Beverage Company has constantly tried to force us into selling our farm by cutting off our water supply. A few months ago, they even sent people to poison and kill our dog…"
The two chatted idly and soon arrived at the Water Station.
However, the pump house was deliberately enclosed by a fence made of barbed wire, and the gate was locked with a finger-thick iron chain.
"Don't worry, I signed a perpetual water usage contract with the previous owner here, so what we're doing now isn't trespassing."
Will directly cut the chain with large rebar cutters, then came to a pipe that was leaking everywhere, shaking his head helplessly.
"Someone obviously loosened the screws on this thing on purpose. Looks like we're going to be here for a while!!"
And while the two were repairing the pipe, the Raiders' convoy, once again using Caliban's Mutant ability—X-Gene Detection, which allows him to sense the presence of other Mutants within a 40-kilometer radius—successfully found the farm where Professor X and others were staying.
Looking at the X-24 clone, who emerged from the convoy and was identical in build and appearance to Wolverine in his youth, Frank, who had parked his car in the darkness in the distance, couldn't help but marvel.
"Officer, if this clone really possesses abilities identical to Wolverine, then why wouldn't the Boss just hire this clone to complete the mission?"
The accompanying Thunder Warrior asked somewhat confusedly, "He's clearly younger and healthier!"
"You don't understand, kid." Frank smiled knowingly, saying somewhat proudly, "The Boss has always valued character, temperament… and most importantly, loyalty when recruiting talent, not just ability!!"
"Character, temperament, loyalty?"
"That's right, whoever is chosen by the Boss, even if they have no talent themselves, the Boss can bestow upon them extraordinary power comparable to a superhero through power blessings!"
"So ability is never the key to determining their fate!!"
Frank inadvertently recalled the scene when he first met Karl. At that time, he even thought about killing the other party, but he was immediately taught a lesson on the spot.
And the fate of him and his family underwent a drastic change from that moment on!!
Now, the same opportunity has fallen upon Wolverine.
But whether he can seize this opportunity to change his fate depends on the old man's final choice…
"Officer, that clone has gone inside, should we follow him?"
The Thunder Warrior pointed at the house in the distance and said.
Frank heard this, a mysterious smile appeared on his resolute face, and he shook his head slightly, "Don't rush, the show has just begun!!"
…
Farmhouse second floor.
X-24 silently entered the room where Professor X and Laura were, pushed open the door, and saw the Little Wolf Girl sleeping soundly on the mat in front of the bed.
Just as he was about to capture her, Professor X, as if sensing something, suddenly spoke:
"Logan, you're back? Don't wake the child yet, let her sleep a little longer, okay?"
"You know what, Logan? I just had the best sleep I've had in years… but I don't deserve it!"
Professor X's voice gradually choked up, as if recalling something.
"I remembered some terrible things I did in the past, some things you were always unwilling to tell me… I've remembered everything about that incident in Westchester County."
"But that wasn't the first time I unintentionally hurt someone, it's just that before tonight, I never remembered… That's why we two have been avoiding this problem like this."
"Logan, I think I can finally understand you now… Poof!!!"
Three sharp Adamantium Claws directly pierced Professor X's chest.
Only then did the latter see clearly that the person in front of him was not the real Logan Howlett, but a killing machine that looked extremely similar but was filled with furious killing intent.
Roar—
Just as X-24 was about to swing his claws to cut off Professor X's head, Laura, the Little Wolf Girl who had been sound asleep, unexpectedly pounced from the ground.
Puff, puff, puff—
Equally sharp Adamantium Claws desperately stabbed at X-24's vital points, such as his neck and head.
Each strike was lethal!
However, unlike Wolverine, Laura not only had two retractable Adamantium Claws on each hand, but also one on each foot!
This made her attacks more flexible and unpredictable.
However, besides these six Adamantium Claws, no Adamantium had been injected into her other bones.
So even if she had powerful self-healing abilities, she would still die if her head was cut off!!
Bang—
The reacting X-24, relying on his immense strength, directly swung back, grabbed Laura, and flung her away.
The injuries he had sustained earlier had also recovered in the blink of an eye.
Then a bloody massacre began, first the farmer's son Nate, then his wife Catherine, and finally farmer Will, who had returned early after repairing the water pump.
After wiping out the family of three, X-24 used special restraints to bind Laura's hands and feet, and carried her downstairs with one hand.
"WTF?!!"
When Logan Howlett saw X-24 coming downstairs, he froze on the spot.
Isn't that me?
However, there was no time for too much thought. He ignored Laura, who was being held by X-24 and roaring like a small wild Beast, and rushed upstairs to check on Professor X.
Although he felt conflicted and reluctant, compared to this nominal daughter whom he had only met less than three days ago, Professor X's position in his heart was clearly much more important.
"Charles?!"
Logan Howlett rushed to the second floor. Seeing Professor X on the bed, barely clinging to life, he quickly grabbed a cotton garment from the side, pressed it against the wound, and then pulled Professor X's hand and pressed it on top as well.
"You hold the wound tight, I'll take you to a Doctor right away…"
Logan Howlett picked up Professor X and ran towards the pickup truck downstairs, "Hold on, Charles, that wasn't me, that was an imposter, but don't worry, I'll settle the score with that bastard sooner or later."
"Don't waste your strength… Logan." Professor X said intermittently, "It's a pity, I can't live to go see the sea with you… and our Sunseeker…"
Then he used his last bit of strength, raised a finger, and pointed in the direction where Laura had been taken, "Don't give up on her… and don't give up on yourself!!"
With that, his finger quietly fell.
"No, Charles, don't leave me, I said don't you f*cking leave me, do you hear me?!"
Watching his old friend, with whom he had depended on for many years, die in front of him, Logan Howlett was overcome with grief.
Sadness, despair, loneliness, helplessness… countless emotions finally converged into a raging fury capable of shaking heaven and earth.
But just as he was about to rush out and settle the score with X-24, a voice, both strange and familiar, suddenly sounded from the side.
"Mr. Howlett, do you need help?"
Frank ignored the other party's fierce, Beast-like, man-eating gaze, came to the back of the pickup truck, looked at Professor X, who had just died, and said with a serious expression:
"I have a way to revive Mr. Xavier, but on the condition that you must help my Boss complete a mission!"
"You're full of… Hmm? You said you can save Charles?!"
Logan Howlett, who was about to go berserk, suddenly widened his eyes.
Although what the other party said sounded somewhat unbelievable, he believed that this man, who had followed him all the way, wouldn't be so bored as to deceive him with such a matter, would he?
"That's right."
"I agree." After receiving a positive reply, Logan Howlett nodded without hesitation, "As long as Charles can be saved, I'll do anything."
Frank nodded, then pulled out a pre-prepared syringe and injected it into Professor X's carotid artery.
The mysterious red liquid, like blood, in the syringe was quickly pushed into Professor X's blood vessels. Frank raised his wrist and checked the time.
"The Quick Revival Potion will automatically take effect within approximately 5 minutes. You'd best use this time to do something… otherwise, that little one might be taken away?"
That's right, what Frank had just injected into Professor X was precisely the Quick Revival Potion that Samuel Stern had specially developed at Karl's instruction, utilizing the immense life energy contained within the dragon bone. It required no complex rituals or special blood catalysts, could take effect quickly, and allowed deceased soldiers to regain new life in a short period of time!
However, since this research experiment is currently still in its final development stage.
So the 5 Quick Revival Potions Frank brought this time were all "early access 1.0" versions that Karl had asked Nurgle to help enhance.
The effect was absolutely superb!
After all… what comes from the kind father must be a masterpiece!
Previously, Frank had been wondering why his Boss specifically asked him to bring this Quick Revival Potion?
It turned out it was specifically prepared to deal with the current situation, wasn't it?
Boss is truly YYDS!
But how should the remaining four be used… Could it be that this old man in the carriage is going to die four more times?
"Then… I'll leave Charles to you for now."
Logan Howlett, like a Beast unleashed from its cage, charged towards X-24 with endless rage in his heart.
But due to long-term suffering from aging and illness, his current running posture, no matter how one looked at it, resembled an awkward, limping injured person.
Originally, the self-healing factor in Logan Howlett's body had extremely strong anti-aging capabilities, not only rapidly repairing injuries but also granting him a long lifespan.
However, affected by the m43 virus, the self-healing factor in his body, primarily controlled by the X-Gene, had experienced severe degradation.
This not only accelerated his aging but also disrupted the long-standing and balanced symbiotic state formed between the toxins released by the Adamantium and the self-healing factor.
The vicious cycle, like a snowball, began to rapidly corrode his body.
Nowadays, the toxins accumulated in Logan Howlett's body are increasing, and the self-healing factor is decreasing. Even a common gunshot wound takes several days to heal.
And his combat power has shrunk significantly, and his physical strength is far from what it used to be… In short, his situation can be said to be getting worse and worse!
However, Logan Howlett paid no attention to this.
Even though he knew that the Adamantium in his body was poisoning his life, he was still unwilling to take any remedial measures.
Because… this old man, whose entire life had been shrouded in a backdrop of slaughter and tragedy, had long since grown tired of such a life.
He, he no longer wanted to live!!!
Swish, swish—
Six sharp Adamantium Claws suddenly sprang from Logan Howlett's fists, bringing with them a splash of blood.
However, two of the claws got stuck halfway during their extension.
Logan Howlett had no choice but to endure the excruciating pain and forcibly pull out the two stuck claws with his hand while still running forward.
The old wolf is old, can he still fight?!
Puff, puff—
The sharp Adamantium Claws accurately pierced X-24's neck and chest, and blood splattered out.
Logan Howlett stared at the bastard who looked so much like him and asked fiercely, "You son of a bitch, why did you kill Charles?!"
However.
His response was a Beast-like roar, and a counterattack far more ferocious than his own.
Puff, puff—
X-24's claws directly pierced Logan Howlett's sides, then with a sudden forceful movement, he directly flung the latter away.
And the two wounds on his neck and chest, which had been pierced through, also healed in the blink of an eye.
In contrast, the wounds on Logan Howlett's body bled profusely and took a long time to heal…
Clang, clang, clang—
Claws collided, sparks flew, and the sounds of metal clashing were incessant.
Facing the young and strong X-24, Logan Howlett quickly fell into a disadvantage, directly shifting from an offensive stance to passive defense.
But even so, the wounds on his body continued to increase with each of the opponent's fierce attacks.
His staggering figure began to struggle to parry left and right, and his feet continuously retreated backward!
Logan Howlett finally understood now what a difficult experience those enemies had when fighting his younger self!
Clang—
Puff—
Although Logan Howlett successfully blocked X-24's fatal blow, the claw on his fist was successfully parried by the opponent's claw.
Then, before he could react, the opponent's other claw had already pierced his armpit, and he was heavily kicked to the ground.
X-24's entire movement was fluid, precise, and brutal, as if it were an ancient hunting instinct etched into his genes.
Just as X-24 stepped on Logan Howlett's chest, raising his sharp right claw high, attempting to sever the latter's neck, a gunshot suddenly rang out from behind the two.
Bang—
A 9*19mm Parabellum handgun bullet accurately struck the non-existent cranial suture at the back of X-24's head, then exploded with a roar.
His muscular body was instantly blasted away, as if hit by a Rocket, in a massive Impact.
When the smoke cleared, X-24's figure gradually became visible.
At this moment, large areas of flesh and blood on the back of his head, as well as his neck and shoulders, were already a blur, revealing the silver-white Adamantium skeleton beneath.