104 The Only Way

As Congressman Kelly boarded the helicopter amidst cheers and applause on TV, Eric's intervention caught Alex's attention. With precision and swiftness, Eric's frogman infiltrated the helicopter, swiftly incapacitating Kelly's assistant and taking control of the situation.

"Eric never misses a beat," Alex muttered, watching the scene unfold with a shake of his head. It was like watching a theatrical performance, with Eric playing the role of the unexpected plot twist.

But beneath the spectacle, Alex recognized a deeper truth. The resentment towards Mutants among ordinary people wasn't solely rooted in fear of being harmed. Rather, it stemmed from a more primal emotion: envy. After all, who wouldn't envy those blessed with extraordinary powers?

It was a classic case of the grass being greener on the other side. When ordinary individuals witnessed their peers suddenly gaining superhuman abilities—able to manipulate water, breathe fire, soar through the skies, or even achieve immortality—they couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy. They longed for that power, that freedom from the constraints of normalcy.

Initially, envy might manifest as admiration, but over time, it often devolved into bitterness and resentment. And for those unable to attain such powers themselves, that bitterness could easily turn into outright hatred.

Of course, Alex acknowledged that not all Mutants were saints. There were those who abused their powers, causing harm and chaos. But they were the exception, not the rule. The vast majority of Mutants were just ordinary people who happened to possess extraordinary abilities.

Even those who gained their powers through Awakening were still bound by societal norms and laws. They couldn't simply disregard the rules and wreak havoc without consequence.

Mutants like Apocalypse were outliers, exceptions to the norm. But to paint all Mutants with the same brush, to label them all as threats deserving of destruction, was not just unjust—it was absurd.

The idea that because a few Mutants had caused harm, all Mutants must be eradicated was a flimsy excuse, a thinly veiled attempt to justify discrimination and violence. And Alex saw through it, recognizing it for what it truly was: a feeble justification for baseless hatred.

According to this viewpoint, if an ordinary person harms a mutant, should all mutants retaliate and destroy all humans? Certainly not. Both Eric and Charles recognize the impracticality and moral consequences of such an extreme approach.

Mutants are, fundamentally, a type of human. They are akin to different races like blacks, whites, and yellows. Despite Eric's disdain for humans, the fact remains that mutants are born from the human population. While Eric might not hold humans in high regard, many humans possess the X gene, increasing the likelihood of them becoming mutants in the future.

"My dear, Charles or Eric, who is right? Even if Charles advocates for peaceful coexistence between humans and mutants, over the years, we've seen limited success. Despite doing so much for humans, they still struggle to accept us," Raven inquired with a contemplative tone.

Alex smiled faintly, choosing not to provide a direct answer.

Expanding beyond mutants, consider the superheroes in the future Avengers.

Take the Hulk as an example. While Banner is generally a kind person, witnessing his transformation into the Hulk would likely deter any ordinary person from interacting with him. If Banner were to lose control and turn into the Hulk, causing harm, it raises questions about how one could reason with or communicate with a rampaging Hulk.

Even superheroes like Black Widow tread carefully around Banner, fearful of triggering him and unleashing the destructive force of the Hulk. The parallel between the dynamics of mutants and ordinary people echoes the situation between Banner and regular individuals. Most mutants possess abilities that could easily be lethal to ordinary people. How can the two coexist peacefully when the potential for danger is ever-present?

Knowing the risks associated with these individuals, how can anyone willingly put themselves in harm's way? Therefore, the notion of peaceful coexistence between mutants and ordinary people might have been flawed from the beginning.

Unless, like the former Eric, one chooses to live in seclusion and anonymity.

However, as long as you show something extraordinary, you will be persecuted by mankind.

Just like Anya, who died at the hands of humans in the original work.

If you want Mutants to have their own rights and interests, you should build a kingdom belonging to Mutants just like that alien race, Wakanda.

Other countries do not agree?

Excuse me, who disagrees? Who will be affected at the beginning of the Apocalypse catastrophe?

All nuclear bombs will be launched into outer space for you.

But Mutants are different. Eric, Charles, and Hean can all be used as nuclear weapons to deter the existence of all countries.

"If I really want to fight for Mutants' rights, the only effective way is to establish a country belonging to Mutants," Alex poundered.

(End of this chapter)

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