In the bar, due to the recent display of superpowers, a large group of handsome men and beautiful women had silently vacated the premises.
When gods fight, it's best to stay out of it.
At a square table, Kyle and Raina sat side by side, while Lorna sat alone directly across from them, her hands assertively resting on the back of her chair.
The three of them maintained an uncomfortable silence, creating an odd atmosphere that even affected the surroundings.
"Uh… this is the wine you ordered," The bartender trembled as he approached with a tray holding several bottles of wine and intact glasses.
After swiftly placing the wine and glasses on the table, he retreated, fearful of getting caught up in this inexplicable conflict.
Lorna's breathtaking face seemed frosty, her arms crossed over her chest. If glares could kill, Kyle would have been reduced to ashes.
Kyle was unperturbed as he calmly poured himself a drink while simultaneously extracting cards.
Yes, although **[Magnetic Field Manipulation]** was unextractable, **[Force Field Manipulation]** was a rare Blue Ability Card that couldn't be readily obtained.
This ability had a minimal impact on the current Divine Gene, making it a good choice for coexisting with existing abilities.
However, Kyle's nonchalance didn't mean that his precious Raina shared the same feelings. Her eyes sparkled with a cold silver light as she said, her tone slightly icy, "Lorna, if you continue to treat my Boss this way, I won't be polite!"
Friends were friends, but when it came to choosing between a friend and the Boss, her answer had been clear for over six decades.
"Not even a glare…" Lorna sighed inwardly but didn't dare to speak. She couldn't afford to get angry at Raina.
Now she understood the importance of Kyle to Raina. Her friend, who had never been cross with her in the past, had gotten into arguments with her several times because of him.
Thinking about this, Lorna felt even more discontented. She simply grabbed a bottle of wine, held it high, and took a few big gulps.
She was a tough one too.
Kyle shook his head, continuing to read the cards while thinking about something else. Yet another Mutant.
After Raina, Logan, and Sabertooth, this was the fourth Mutant he had encountered.
Moreover, with her ability to control magnetic fields and her domineering character, she seemed like she inherited the traits of some major villain from the X-Men universe. Could that be possible?
No.
Kyle dispelled this notion and refocused his thoughts. Similar to the future Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver, their existence and appearance might not necessarily be descendants of that character; there was also the possibility of "gene-manipulated individuals."
Lorna, standing before him, was likely in a situation similar to Raina's birth, which was why they cherished each other so much and became close friends.
Once Kyle thought of this, his gaze toward Lorna became slightly gentler.
"This is good!" Lorna said as she set the bottle down, wiping her lips directly with her other hand, completely lacking the elegant demeanor of a goddess.
The liquor flowed down her fair and pristine chin, slipping down her neck and disappearing into a cleavage as white as snow.
"Now, let's get down to business." Lorna cast a sidelong glance at Kyle, then at Raina. Her eyes shifted thoughtfully as she said, "Mr. Symbol of Peace, I know you're a legendary hero who ended World War II and recently returned from outer space, but that's not the point."
"There's no reason for a man to keep a woman waiting for so long, nearly half a century at that!" Lorna cleared her throat and said without restraint, "I'll ask you a simple question: Do you want to marry Raina?"
*Pū!*
Kyle had just taken a sip of his drink but ended up spraying it everywhere. Mist from the drink showered Lorna, who was sitting across from him.
Lorna didn't say much; she just wiped her face with a towel and set it down. It was clear that her question was entirely serious.
Kyle's mind was still in turmoil, and he didn't know what to say.
Lorna's heart leaped with joy as she spoke solemnly, "Just as I suspected, you haven't thought about it at all, have you? You must understand that Raina isn't getting any younger. You're keeping her by your side but not marrying her— isn't that contradictory?"
After some thought, Kyle admitted that what she said was true.
Raina was indeed not young anymore, and if there was a suitable candidate…
But Kyle paused, suddenly realizing that he couldn't bear the thought of Raina leaving him. It wasn't a matter of romantic feelings between a man and a woman but a deeper connection, a selfish possessiveness.
He replied indifferently, "If Raina wishes to leave on her own or has someone she likes, I would agree to her leaving."
Lorna fell silent. She knew she couldn't persuade them, and feeling frustrated, she grabbed the bottle and gulped down half of it.
This meeting had essentially come to an end.
It had been just about half an hour.
As Kyle was preparing to leave on his own, Raina made a suggestion, "By the way, Boss, why don't you and Lorna shake hands?"
"Hmm?" Kyle raised an eyebrow, suspecting that this might be the purpose of Raina's visit. He stood up promptly and extended his right hand.
Lorna hesitated but, under Raina's expectant gaze, she reluctantly rose from her seat and reached out her right hand as well. This was purely a gesture of approval towards each other for Raina's sake.
However, when their palms touched, Lorna was shocked. She felt her magnetic field control ability involuntarily activate, connecting itself to Kyle's right hand and his entire presence.
And it wasn't just her. Even Kyle felt a sense of novelty. His hidden Fire God power seemed to respond enthusiastically to her abilities, guiding warmth through his hand and into Lorna's body.
When the two abilities met, it was as if a chemical reaction had occurred, resulting in a profound transformation. In an instant, a magnificent display of multicolored auroras enveloped their joined hands, casting a strange and colorful light across the bar.
*(End of the chapter)*
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