Chapter 162 Man-Made or Fate

In the days leading up to Christmas, several mutant attacks occurred in New York City.

No one knows why. Is it because the abilities of the mutants are collectively out of control, or is someone deliberately manipulating everything.

If it is an accidental event, then there are too many recent accidents.

Because there have been too many of these things recently, even Spider-Man has been implicated.

The reason is simple, because of the constant attacks, the conflicts between normal people and mutants are intensifying day by day.

Not far from the White House in Washington, a small protest rally broke out.

The content of the rally was about promoting the mutant bill, and the people strongly demanded that the president sign a new presidential decree to promulgate the bill.

And this matter also received a lot of network media reports and support.

Normal people's disgust towards mutants is on the rise.

The latest poll shows that 65% of the population hates mutants.

Ten percent don't like mutants.

And people who don't care account for 20%.

Only 5% of people are willing to be friends with mutants.

In this situation, Spider-Man Peter was mistaken for a mutant when he went out to be his city hero.

Because it is difficult for Peter to explain to ordinary people how his abilities come from.

It is not surprising that people are mistaken for mutants in this way.

A truck driver he rescued last time didn't take Peter's kindness.

Instead, he insulted Peter. Although he was very angry, the little spider forgave him in the end.

Because he knew from the driver's mouth that the driver's wife was injured in the mutant out-of-control incident a few days ago, and she is still lying in the hospital.

And when the driver's anger was all over, he also apologized to Peter.

Conceivably, given Spider-Man's current popularity in New York, and the extent of his good deeds, it will be misunderstood.

The situation of those true mutants can be imagined. At this time, Li Jie thought of the new friend he met not long ago.

Mutant Katie, he made a special phone call to ask about Katie's current situation.

It was learned that she was not implicated, and because of her ability, she was already free to control.

So now no one can know that she is a mutant, Katie reassured Li Jie, and invited Li Jie to play at her school in January.

At a certain moment, Li Jie thought whether Katie was studying at the school for mutants, or the school for geniuses in the movie.

Please forgive Li Jie, it is impossible for him to remember the name of a school in the movie after so many years.

It should be good if Katie studies in that school, because they are all classmates of mutants.

And it seems that their principal is also a very nice person.

Li Jie is currently browsing the website of the Nightcrawler Alliance in the base, and there is a heated discussion on the website about whether Spiderman is a mutant.

But fortunately, everyone said that even if Spider-Man is a mutant, he can be accepted.

Because he has been contributing to this city and saving many people.

As for Nightcrawler, it's interesting that almost no one thinks he's a mutant.

Because the battle that Nightcrawler is really famous for is Viaduct vs. Vampire.

At that time, he used the robotic arm, which was captured by many people.

And after that, he used technological equipment to fight many times.

Now the Internet basically thinks that he is a trained ordinary person.

Maybe the physical strength is very high, but more often they use technological equipment to fight.

And there is still a lot of discussion about what equipment he is using.

Some people believe that under his clothes are all biomechanical prosthetics or something.

Seeing such comments, Li Jie could only smile slightly.

Today is another meeting day, and this meeting was held by Li Jie.

The topic was about mutants recently. Li Jie didn't like this kind of chaos in New York, especially if a full-scale conflict between humans and mutants broke out one day, don't talk about New York.

I'm afraid the whole of America won't be that safe.

Because of how powerful mutants are, Li Jie knew a thing or two from watching movies, and after living in this world for a long time, Li Jie also knows that some mutants may be more powerful than those shown in previous movies.

When Spider-Man Peter finally arrived at the base, everyone had been waiting for him for a long time.

〃Sorry, it looks like I'm late. 〃 Peter glanced at the others who had already arrived and said.

〃Okay, sit down, Spider-Man. 〃 Li Jie signaled Peter to sit down first.

Currently the team has not been expanded, but Li Jie plans to recruit Harry after the year.

But the premise is that Harry needs to be trained hard during this time.

And Frank also said that after the year he will bring in a new teammate to join.

This is good news, the team will grow bigger and bigger in the future.

〃The recent incidents of mutant attacks have inexplicably increased. 〃Li Jie first opened up the theme of this meeting.

〃Our capabilities are limited, and I'm afraid we can't control too much, but what do you think about the attack in New York? 〃

〃A little too often, it's not normal. 〃It was Damon who spoke first.

〃When I was a policeman, although similar things happened, they were generally scattered. Unless it is a case planned by a premeditated mutant criminal organization, the average mutant actually restrains himself. 〃

〃Yes, when I first came here, I rescued a young man who was almost killed by a car standing in the middle of the road. ’ continued Peter.

〃I later found out that this guy is a mutant, and he could just split the motorcycle that was coming towards him in half if he wanted to. 〃

〃 But he panicked at that moment, not knowing whether he should do that or not. 〃Peter spread his hands and said that in fact, ordinary mutants are not as bad as they are advertised on TV.

Even in the face of life and death, he will hesitate between his own life and the lives of others.

〃It's a good thing he didn't cut the others in half, otherwise just wait, the president will issue a new bill tomorrow. 〃 Frank shook his head.

Anything now will be the straw that breaks the camel's back.

〃How likely do you think it is to be manipulated by someone behind the scenes? 〃 said Mike, who had been silent all this time.

〃The possibility is not small. There have been at least twenty incidents of mutants running wild in public in New York in the past few days. And there may be other incidents that are not documented. 〃The data obtained by Li Jie was obtained by Zeng Chu hacking into the New York Police Department through the Internet.

〃And all the mutants here have one thing in common, and that is poverty. 〃

〃 Most of them are people who have lost their jobs. According to data analysis, they are not born mutants, but awakened the day after tomorrow. 〃

〃Because of awakening the abilities of the mutants, most of them ruined their lives. 〃

〃But I have a question, if it is artificial, what is the purpose of picking these mutants. 〃

Li Jie expressed his doubts.

〃Perhaps to provoke sympathy. 〃Everyone thought for a long time, and the first one to speak was the retired police officer Damon.

Analyzing cases or clues is his specialty.

〃Join us to determine that there is a mastermind behind all this, and all he is doing is intensifying mutant conflicts at present. 〃

〃And what if he were to set a fuse? Most mutants don't like who they are. 〃

〃Especially those who awakened after adulthood, they don't really agree with their identities. And these mutants are probably not in the minority. 〃

〃And now these mutants who have lost control are all of this type, and their fate is also tragic. Few of the mutants in the thirteen attacks survived. 〃

〃Either commit suicide or be shot dead by the police who arrived. And the reasons for their appearance in public are all simple, they are all preparing for their families before Christmas. 〃

〃I think this kind of thing may arouse the sympathy of many mutants and even say that they share the same hatred. 〃 Damon shook his head slightly as he spoke.

〃But I don't understand which side the person behind the scenes is on. 〃

〃If it's on the side of the mutants, then he should know that these things will only make things worse for the mutants. 〃

〃If it is the radicals who want to eliminate the mutants, normal humans who push the bill. Then he should also know that everything he does has the potential to bring mutants closer together. 〃

Damon pressed his temple, he was a little confused about the real intention of this matter or the motive behind the scenes.

〃What if the people behind the scenes are not on either side? 〃Li Jie's proposal is a bit preposterous.

After he said it, he couldn't figure out how to continue the sentence.

But these words made everyone quiet down.

〃If you don't stand on both sides, then the situation may be very bad. I don't want to face a situation where someone starts a fight and ends up reaping the benefits. 〃 said Frank, playing with his dagger.

〃But it's all just speculation, Frank, do you know anyone in the government who particularly hates mutants? 〃

Li Jie suddenly remembered that there was a big villain in the movie he watched before, he was from the military, and he had forgotten his name.

But in his memory, that general seemed crazy, and would do anything to eliminate mutants.

So he asked Frank about it specifically.

〃government? There is a guy in the military who is very hostile to mutants, called Stryker. He's a crazy old pervert. If it is him it is indeed possible. 〃

Li Jie's words reminded Frank that he did remember that there was such a number one figure in the military.

Abnormally crazy, in order to slaughter mutants, it can be said that he will not hesitate.

〃I'll investigate whether that old pervert has anything to do with these things. I don't like the guy who stirs up the flames behind his back and causes chaos just to achieve his little idea. 〃

It doesn't look like Frank has a crush on Stryker.

No one expects New York to be really chaotic, because a chaotic New York is not good for everyone.

Everyone expects to find out who is behind the scenes. Everyone started assigning tasks, this matter needs more investigation.

When everyone's conversation was coming to an end, Zeng Chu who had been silent all this time spoke for the first time.

〃What if, I mean if, what if it was all a coincidence, really just a group of people just happened to get out of control. 〃

Everyone stopped talking and turned to look at him.

〃If everything is really a coincidence, then the mutants can only hope for good luck. Even fate is going to play with this race. 〃 Li Jie was silent for a while before speaking weakly.