Eric watched himself on the screen with a face full of bitter resentment. He took a deep breath, recalling how he was suddenly enveloped by a pillar of light from the sky and, with a blink of an eye, found himself in this peculiar space. This Eternal Space, designed specifically for answering questions, was quite unique. Logan Howlett could still unsheathe his steel claws here, but as Magneto, Eric discovered his powers seemed to be completely nullified; even the coin he carried didn't respond to his will.
This instilled a sense of reverence in him. He thought to himself, "First, they reveal my past, then my future? If these videos are broadcasted globally, it will surely cause chaos. Perhaps this is my opportunity to unite the mutants."
In his world, mutants were only known within small circles, but now, through the live broadcast of this quiz game, mutants would be completely exposed to the public. People would finally realize that the legendary beings with special abilities actually existed and lived among them!
Fear would undoubtedly ensue. Abilities like Raven's, which seemed harmless, could still transform her into anyone. That alone was terrifying. And then there's young Charles, who could not only read minds but also communicate telepathically—such abilities would make anyone wary. After all, who doesn't have a few dark secrets?
Thus, the authorities, understanding this, had kept the existence of mutants a secret to avoid societal panic. But now, they couldn't hide it anymore. Eric Lensherr could already predict that the world would soon be engulfed in a storm, which might be the opportunity he had been waiting for!
For now, however, he needed to seize this chance, especially since it involved his future. Magneto suppressed his turbulent thoughts and refocused on the video screen.
In the video, after growing up, he continuously hunted the remnants of those who had killed his mother—Sebastian Shaw. During this journey, he gradually mastered and developed his abilities. A small coin in his pocket was deadlier in his hands than a gun!
Unlike his younger self, who needed intense emotional stimuli and loud shouts to use his powers, he could now manipulate any metal object around him with just a finger movement or a glance. This meant that even barehanded, he could turn any metal item someone wore into a lethal weapon.
As demonstrated in the video, when he threatened a bank executive, a mere glance made the executive's gold watch 'come to life,' wrapping around his hand and punching him in the head.
Eric's mother's killer was no simple foe. Even though the Nazis had become history, Sebastian Shaw continued to live freely. Eric Lensherr spent considerable effort and followed numerous clues to finally track him down.
What he didn't know was that others were also targeting Sebastian Shaw. The video shifted to Charles Xavier. Unlike the vengeance-driven Eric Lensherr, Charles was a young, talented member of the British upper class, a professor and expert in genetic mutation research.
Despite both being mutants, one was born into a wealthy family, while the other ended up in a concentration camp. These vastly different childhoods shaped them into very different people. However, as the video hinted, it was clear to the viewers that Charles and Eric would eventually meet.
And the catalyst for their meeting would undoubtedly be Sebastian Shaw. The young, promising Charles Xavier was charming and well-liked, often socializing with students and teachers in bars. He was witty and articulate, frequently using his genetic mutation knowledge to charm lively young female students.
One day, Xavier encountered a beautiful brunette in a bar. Though drunk, he was instantly captivated by her. As he habitually tried to charm her with his expertise, he learned that she was interested in his research on mutant genes. She even asked if mutant genes existed in reality.
The tipsy Xavier immediately sobered up. Casually raising his hand to his temple as if to relieve a headache, he discreetly used his power to read her thoughts. Everyone's secrets were laid bare before him whenever he wished.
The brunette was named Moira MacTaggert, a spy who had stumbled upon a conspiracy involving a hidden mutant organization during her mission. Coincidentally, the mastermind behind this conspiracy was none other than Sebastian Shaw, Eric Lensherr's mother's killer!
Shaw, being a mutant himself, explained his continued success even after the Nazi downfall. He was ambitious and a warmonger, intending to incite a nuclear war during the tense US-Soviet Cold War by controlling a US military officer to interfere with nuclear missile deployments, hoping to provoke the Soviets.
Moira tried to report this vital information to her superiors, but they didn't believe her, being unaware of mutants. Left with no other option, she sought the renowned Charles Xavier for help.
Watching this, Eric Lensherr couldn't help but remark, "Charles, what an incredible and powerful ability. He should make good use of it!"
Soon, he would realize that Charles Xavier, the famous Professor X, had abilities far beyond what was currently shown.
Logan Howlett, on the other hand, wore a look of disgust. "Why are there always ambitious bastards like this? What's wrong with world peace? Why must they incite wars?"
Eric Lensherr responded, "In the thousands of years of human civilization, ambitious individuals have been as numerous as grains of sand on a beach. More importantly, Logan, do you know that often these despised war-mongers and the chaos and wars they cause drive human civilization's progress? You could say human history is a history of warfare."
Wolverine wrinkled his nose and snarled, "You see your enemy, and you're not even angry?"