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"Give up, I won't tell you anything." Magneto's memory was still stuck in the past, so after being woken up by Christine, he immediately said this.

Wolverine was taken aback and asked, "Did we fail?"

Adam shook his head and said, "No, it was successful, but his memory is stuck at the moment Christine knocked him unconscious, which is why he is in the current situation."

Wolverine asked, "So what should we do now?"

Christine laughed, "I'll make him obediently tell me everything!" With that, she flicked her finger, and Magneto became drowsy again, but did not immediately pass out.

Adam gave Christine an appreciative look, then asked Magneto, "Who is the Mandarin?" Trusting Christine's abilities, Adam skipped the small talk and went straight to the point about the Mandarin.

“The Mandarin?” Even though he had been enchanted by Christine, Magneto couldn’t help but shudder and stammered, “The Mandarin! He’s a demon.”

Adam's heart sank at Magneto's unconscious action, and he said, "Explain in more detail."

Magneto's voice trembled slightly as he said, "Forty years ago in Italy, I encountered that mysterious being. At that time, I was consumed by hatred, but because of my strength, I had to obey my enemy. I was sent to Italy on a secret mission, but I was discovered by that person just as the mission was about to succeed. No, I should say that he had already discovered me from the beginning, but he just didn't show up because he wanted to watch a show."

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Chapter 222 The Calm Before the Storm

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Under Christine's magical influence, Magneto gradually revealed some secrets hidden deep within his heart, secrets that filled him with despair. Although Magneto's words didn't contain much information about the Mandarin, they did give Adam a clue, allowing him to learn the names and appearances of several people through Christine's magic.

"Athena, immediately begin investigating these people. Find out where they are and what they do. Hopefully, we can glean some information about the Mandarin. I have a feeling that someone as powerful as him wouldn't waste his time on such a pointless endeavor." After hearing Magneto's words, Adam immediately gave the order to Athena.

Athena nodded and said, "Yes, Master, I will investigate immediately." Then she disappeared.

Wolverine looked at Magneto, who had fallen unconscious again, and asked, "What should we do with this guy? Should we hand him over to the police? I'm sure someone will use today's events to plot something."

Adam shook his head and said, "Magneto can't be handed over to the police. They can't protect him. In the end, he will definitely be taken away by some force. So it's best to lock Magneto up in the supervillain prison. With the suppression ring, he can't do anything funny."

Christine said, "I can also implant a cult seed in Magneto, so that we can pinpoint his location whenever we need it. He'll be stuck in prison for the rest of his life!"

Wolverine, puffing on his cigar, said, "That guy got off easy. Alright, I'll call Professor X and tell him about it. After all, Magneto is a good friend of his."

Adam nodded and said, "Alright, it's time for you to go back. After all, something big happened today. The academy needs you."

Wolverine said in a deep voice, "Okay, call me if you need anything!" After saying that, he left Adam's side, went into the hangar, and drove away from the temporary base on the motorcycle that Adam had specially designed for him.

Seeing Wolverine leave the base, he then said to Christine, "Let's go. Leave the safety of the city to Vanguard and Spider-Man. The two of us will take Magneto and Ms. Raven to where they need to go."

Christine nodded and released a magic sphere that enveloped Magneto and Mystique, sending them flying with Adam. After a dozen minutes of flight, Adam and Christine arrived at a small island in a secluded location. This was the superhero prison that Adam had built in cooperation with S.H.I.E.L.D. The reason Christine didn't use magic to teleport there was because she had also participated in the construction of the prison's defense system and had specifically created a protective system against teleportation arrays. Even as one of the builders, Christine couldn't use the teleportation magic array.

After several months of construction, the outer ordinary prison and the middle dangerous criminal prison were finally completed. As for the prison for super dangerous criminals located at the innermost part, it is still under construction. These are prisons specifically set up for a certain super criminal, so construction will only begin after the corresponding super criminal is captured.

After Adam and Christine led Magneto into the dangerous criminals' cell, they met Maria Hill in the guard room, who was waiting for them. Adam had Athena inform her of this before he left.

Maria Hill looked at the unconscious Magneto and said with some emotion, "I never thought that this powerful and ruthless Magneto would end up like this."

Adam shrugged and said, "I've already given him a chance, but he didn't cherish it. By the way, don't touch that bracelet Magneto has. It's used to suppress the X-gene in mutants; with that bracelet, Magneto is just an ordinary person."

Maria Hill's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and she asked, "Really?! You actually researched something like this, Adam. Can you give this bracelet to S.H.I.E.L.D.?"

Adam shook his head and said, "Sorry, I can't hand this over to S.H.I.E.L.D. for the time being, but I can sell it to you. Of course, I must remind you, don't try to crack the X-gene suppression ring, or you'll face the consequences!"

Maria Hill shrugged. "I was just asking, it's a professional habit, I hope you understand. But if you really sell it to us, I think they'd definitely be willing to pay the price." She then waved to the prison guards standing behind her, signaling them to take Magneto and Mystique to their respective prisons.

Adam laughed and said, "If you decide to buy, just give me a call and I'll give you a discount. After all, we're good friends."

Maria scolded, "How can you betray your friends like this? Never mind, I won't say anything more. Oh, by the way, I received news that some people in Congress seem to be planning some activities based on today's events. You know, with superheroes becoming more and more common these days, thoroughly studying mutants to obtain their powers seems to be the only way out for some people."

Christine scoffed and said, "What a pathetic bunch. Do they really think they can crack the mystery of the X-gene that even the gods couldn't solve with their technology?"

Maria Hill spread her hands and said, "You have to understand, they all believe they have the power to change the world, and they all want to become God."

Christine curled her lip and said, "People did this kind of thing in ancient times, and they ended up destroying themselves."

Maria Hill said calmly, "I will convey your words to them."

Adam checked the time and said, "Alright, Maria, we should head back now. By the way, I found out who's behind this incident, a man called the Mandarin. When you get back, check the paper documents to see if there's any information about him. It's a very dangerous mission, and the most frustrating thing is that we know absolutely nothing about him."

Maria Hill nodded and said, "I will keep an eye on it."

After hearing this, Adam bid farewell to Maria Hill, left the super prison, and returned home. Time passed slowly, and the mutant attack seemed to have been forgotten due to the victory in the war. The US authorities made no statement or took any action; there was a sense of calm before the storm.

The victory in the Afghan War had a profound impact, not only allowing the US government to finally emerge from the shadow of that terrorist attack, but also enabling some companies to rapidly grow. Among them were Harry Osborne's Osborn Corporation, Tony Stark's Stark Industries, and an arms company called Justin Hammer, which became a star company in the US and a supplier to the US military.

This day was the day the US government specially invited dignitaries and wealthy people from various countries to a party to celebrate the victory in the war. Adam and Christine, dressed in their finest clothes, arrived at the White House in their luxury car after receiving an invitation from the White House.

After entering the White House, Adam and Christine were constantly greeted with bows. Although they were somewhat impatient, they did not show it and politely returned the greetings one by one. Then they came to the Bushes, who were surrounded by dignitaries from various countries.

“Oh, Mr. Adam Stark, haha, thank you for your help to our country. With your and your brother’s help, we defeated the enemy very easily this time. Welcome.” Bush apologized to the surrounding dignitaries as he saw Adam and Christine walking towards him, and then walked over to Adam and Christine.

Adam smiled charmingly, shook hands with Bush, and said, "Hehe, Mr. President, you're too kind. We've done everything for America, for human freedom, haven't we?"

Bush then laughed and said, "That's right, Mr. Adam, you're right." The two then began to chat casually.

Soon, a commotion arose at the door. Adam and Bush stopped chatting and turned to look at the door, where they saw Tony Stark flanked by two Hollywood actresses, and Obadiah Stane standing beside him, waving to the reporters behind them.

"Your brother shines like the sun wherever he goes, no matter what he does," Bush remarked, looking at Tony.

Adam frowned slightly and said, "He's still too flamboyant. If he doesn't change, he'll suffer a great loss."

Bush laughed and said, "He's still young, he can handle failure, can't he? Perhaps he's just a butterfly waiting to emerge from its cocoon."

Chapter 223 Ambush

Adam didn't say anything upon hearing this, but he knew that Bush was right. Only after experiencing a profound failure or despair would Tony wake up from this illusory dream and realize whether what he did was right or wrong. However, Adam couldn't help but worry about his brother. After all, twenty years of brotherhood couldn't be broken so easily.

Bush, knowing who he was, could tell what Adam was thinking just by looking at his expression. He chuckled and said, "Sometimes, caring too much about something can actually make it worse."

Adam was slightly taken aback, then said gratefully, "Thank you for reminding me, Mr. President."

Bush smiled and said, "Alright, you don't need to keep this old man company. I'm a little tired, excuse me." He bowed and turned to leave. He wasn't trying to curry favor with Adam. Coming from the Bush family, he still had his own pride. The reason he reminded Adam was simply because he admired Adam Stark's character, especially his character after becoming Superman.

Christine looked at Adam, who seemed a little dazed, and gently called out, "Adam, are you alright?"

Adam, who was wondering if he had gotten too close to Tony and that's why Tony chose to avoid him, was woken up by Christine and asked with a hint of doubt, "Christine, what did you just say? Sorry, I was a little stunned by something Mr. Bush said."

Christine shook her head and said, "Are you alright? Tony is coming towards you."

Adam took a deep breath and said, "It's alright, let's go. Let's go too. We shouldn't let outsiders laugh at us. After all, I'm a member of the Stark family." After saying that, he led Christine to Tony's side, who was wearing a fake smile.

Tony has actually been doing really well lately, especially since his brother Adam Stark, who was constantly reminding him not to do this or that, has become completely free. He's been living a life of hedonism, except when he's lacking inspiration and going out to parties. He's mostly stayed in his villa conducting his research, and surprisingly, he's actually invented quite a few weapons.

Today, he was preparing to tackle the major problem that had been troubling him: miniaturizing the arc reactor. Unfortunately, he still couldn't produce a satisfactory result and felt at a loss. So, when he walked out of his laboratory, he saw Pepper Potts waiting there and heard that he had been invited to a banquet at the White House. He quickly took care of his personal hygiene and went to the White House.

Upon arriving in front of the White House, Tony saw Obadiah Stan waiting for him. He casually greeted him, then, with Obadiah Stan bringing two Hollywood actresses, he led them into the place many people dream of – the White House.

Tony, with a fake smile, chatted with the people who came over to get close to him, and led two beautiful women to the innermost part of the banquet hall. There, a man who seemed as dazzling as the sun was chatting with President Bush with an equally dazzling woman. This was the very person Tony had always wanted to surpass, his brother Adam Stark, whom he was extremely jealous of.

Yes, Tony knew why he was angry last time: he was jealous. He was jealous of everything Adam had. That brain that was comparable to a supercomputer, that extraordinary thinking that could solve problems that Tony had been pondering for a long time with just a little thought, that endless stream of creative ideas, and that overly kind-hearted personality.

A fleeting complex expression crossed Tony's eyes as he told the two Hollywood actresses to wait for him. Then, with the same fake smile he wore when facing others, he approached Adam and Christine and said, "Ah, my beloved brother and charming Christine, it's been a long time."

“I’m the last person I want to see, Mr. Tony.” Christine magically transmitted these words into Tony’s mind, causing his fake smile to freeze slightly before returning to normal. After all, he was used to living behind a mask.

Christine no longer has much affection for Tony. After all, Adam Stark is the only one in her heart. It's already quite remarkable that she can restrain her disgust towards Tony Stark, who has caused her beloved so much distress. So please don't expect her to say anything nice to Tony.

Adam, being a complete novice when it comes to magic, naturally didn't know that Christine had used magic. So when he saw the unnatural look on Tony's face, he assumed that his appearance had put Tony in a difficult position. He sighed and said, "Long time no see, Tony. Don't worry, I'll be back soon and won't embarrass you."

Tony felt inexplicably sad looking at Adam's expression, but for some reason, ever since the last time, whenever Tony faced Adam, he couldn't control his emotions, and his negative feelings would expand without limit.

With a mocking smile, Tony scoffed, "Actually, the last person I want to see is you. You keep saying you won't interfere in company affairs, but you've dragged our company down at a crucial moment. I really don't know what Mom was thinking, leaving her shares to you."

Adam was taken aback and asked, "Tony, what's wrong with you? Why are you saying this?"

Tony waved his hand and said, "Okay, I don't want to talk to you anymore. Oh, someone's coming. Smile, don't let them see that we're not on good terms, it's not good for our company." After saying that, he put his right hand on Adam's shoulder, pretending to be good buddies.

Adam frowned and said, "Tony, what exactly do you mean? I've already apologized to you and stopped interfering in your affairs. What do you want?" Faced with Tony's constant sarcasm, even the usually mild-mannered Adam was getting angry.

Tony, with a sunny smile, leaned close to Adam's ear and whispered, "Don't play dumb with me. Did you have Athena access the company's database? A lot of technical data has disappeared. Especially some of the experimental reports that Father was conducting before his death—they're all gone. Don't tell me you didn't do it. Humph, I don't think anyone but you could bypass Jarvis's security system and hack into the company's database."

Adam said expressionlessly, "Listen to me, although our relationship is not good now, we have been brothers for more than 20 years. Don't you know my character? Do you really think I let Athena hack into the company's database and steal those data?"

Tony sneered, "That's right, I suspect you because I know your character. You've always opposed expanding the weapons production department and advised me against increasing investment in the weapons research department. So you were afraid I would use my father's research data to create even more powerful weapons, and you stole that data! Only someone like you would do something like that!"

Adam was instantly furious. It was true that he had stopped Tony from doing some things, but those things were all for Tony's future. He never expected that his sincerity would be met with Tony's doubt, which made him very sad and angry.

“Listen, if I really needed to use underhanded methods to stop you, you wouldn’t even know it was me. I have plenty of ways to stop you. But I didn’t. I was just giving you advice, just trying to remind you. Not only did you not appreciate it, but you also wanted to sever ties with me. Now what’s worse is that you actually suspect me of using conspiracies to stop you? Hmph, let me tell you, Tony, I, Adam Stark, don’t need any schemes or tricks to deal with someone!” After saying that, he walked out of the White House without looking back.

Christine noticed Tony's furrowed brow, a glint of purple in her eyes, and then she suddenly understood. She thought, "Hmm, so that's what happened. Who did this? Should I tell Adam? How insidious! Trying to disturb Adam's mind like this. Damn it, don't let me find you." With that, she casually took out a colorless bead, quickly recited a spell, gently stroked the now purple bead, and tossed it to Tony.

Tony instinctively caught the purple bead. Lian Shan, a hint of regret and confusion in his eyes, asked, "What's going on? What happened?"

"Someone is trying to disrupt Adam's mind through you. It seems those people might make a move soon. However, all they're doing is amplifying your negative emotions. So, those words are your true thoughts, which are usually suppressed by your rationality but are now being expressed through their methods."

Tony was speechless after hearing this. He opened his mouth but didn't say a word. After all, what Christine said was true. He clearly remembered that he was sober when he said those words, and the most direct feeling he had after saying them was joy.

Christine glanced at Tony and said, "Alright, although I know the reason for what happened, I don't know the method the other party used to cast the spell—whether it was technological or mystical magic. So, carrying this purple bead with you will help you avoid being troubled by negative emotions. By the way, to prevent the other party from hiding again, don't go to Adam now. I'll tell him when things have calmed down. As for the reason we left, just make up any excuse to deal with those people. Take care of yourself. Oh, and one more thing: you should keep the armor Adam gave you with you at all times. It's more powerful than any armor on Earth; Adam designed and made it especially for you." After saying that, she nodded to Tony and left the banquet hall.

Tony stared blankly at Christine, the purple bead in his hand emitting a faint purple light. He then carefully placed it in his pocket, and once again put on a fake smile to deal with the people who came to ask about Adam's sudden departure.

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Chapter 224 A Deal in the Dark

Chapter 224

Deal in the Dark

Adam left the banquet hall somewhat rudely. After he walked out of the White House, he realized that Christine hadn't followed him. He was slightly taken aback, but then he understood Christine's thoughts. She probably wanted to make his departure seem reasonable, so she quietly stayed where she was, waiting for Christine to appear.

Sure enough, Christine appeared behind him in less than five minutes. Adam smiled wryly and said, "Sorry, I got a little excited just now."

Christine shook her head and said, "It's okay. I heard it too. Tony did go too far. I didn't expect him to have changed so much. Maybe it would have been the right choice to kick Obadiah Stane out of the company a long time ago."

Adam sighed softly and said, "Perhaps the president is right. I shouldn't care too much about Tony. I should give him some freedom and let him experience some things. Maybe this is an opportunity. I believe Tony is not a bad person at heart and will wake up one day."

“I believe Tony will come to his senses. After all, he is your brother and has an IQ no less than yours. Of course, it would be even better if he were more humble, then none of this would have happened.”

Christine gritted her teeth but didn't tell Adam that Tony was just distracted by a hidden energy. After all, she still had some lingering resentment towards Tony. If Adam hadn't cared so much about Tony, she wouldn't have stepped in to help him regain his senses. Besides, this incident was a good opportunity for him to learn. It was much better for Tony to handle things alone than for Adam to be there to help him. Tony was acting like a spoiled child, which Christine disliked very much.