Seeing Kytheron's appearance, the Mutants in the temple had mixed feelings.
Because these Mutants, gathered by Apocalypse, had all witnessed his power, and many had benefited from him, having some potential in their genes awakened.
Although Apocalypse had always emphasized to them that Kytheron was even greater than him, compared to Kytheron, who hadn't appeared for twenty years, Apocalypse, who had been guiding them, was more convincing.
"Hey, Bobby, do you think this guy is really a great god, as My Lord Apocalypse said?"
Another boy, not much different in age from Iceman, quietly leaned close to his ear and whispered.
"John, My Lord Apocalypse wouldn't lie to us. Someone he worships like that must be a true god. My Lord Apocalypse said I would become My Master's strongest warrior."
Compared to Pyro's impulsiveness, Iceman, with his more delicate and sensitive mind, gently shook his head, then looked full of longing.
He still remembered what happened the first time he met Apocalypse.
When he was eight years old, his power first awakened, and it happened while he was taking a bath.
The entire bathroom was covered in thick frost.
He screamed in fear.
He would never forget the look in his parents' eyes when they heard the noise and rushed into the bathroom.
There was surprise, unease, and fear, but only a lack of concern for him, their child.
Especially when his younger brother, a year his junior, also rushed over upon hearing the sound and blurted out "Monster," it completely broke him!
Afterward, he silently emerged from the bathroom and quietly accepted the clothes his mother handed him.
His mother, whom he had always thought loved him very much, said nothing this time.
His father, who had quit smoking a long time ago, even started smoking again.
And his brother looked at him with disgust.
He also felt very wronged because the awakening of his Mutant gene was completely beyond his control. If he could choose, he wouldn't want to become like this.
However, the incident had already occurred, and his power had awakened, which meant there was an invisible chasm between him and normal people.
Although Professor X had been guiding the relationship between Mutants and humans all these years and had achieved considerable results.
However, with the arrival of the great era, the awakening rate of Mutants began to increase, and the number of disaster accidents caused by Mutant awakenings or uncontrolled powers each year also increased.
Therefore, in this era, the relationship between Mutants and humans has not been completely resolved; prejudice and extremists still exist.
And Bobby's parents were among those prejudiced individuals, and his brother perfectly inherited and amplified this prejudice.
Finally, after some consideration, his parents decided to send him to the Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters.
But on the way, an out-of-control truck came crashing towards them.
Bobby couldn't control himself to use his power to resist.
Just as he had closed his eyes, preparing to face Death, a figure in a black, old cloak with deep blue skin stood in front of their car.
With just a gentle wave of his hand, the truck turned into sand that scattered with the wind, revealing the driver, whose face was flushed, reeking of alcohol, and even clutching a liquor bottle.
Seeing the truck driver's appearance, Bobby was incredibly angry, wishing he could freeze him into an ice block and destroy him, because he had almost killed his entire family.
As if hearing Bobby's thoughts, Apocalypse casually moved his fingers, and countless fine sands enveloped the driver, then crimson blood seeped out through the sand.
Witnessing this scene, Bobby felt his spirit shaken.
Bobby still remembered what Apocalypse said to him at that time: "Come, My child, you possess the power to change the World, and I need you!"
Looking at his parents, still shaken in front, and his trembling brother, who was trying his best to curl up beside him, he slowly extended his hand and grasped the large blue hand Apocalypse offered.
The moment he looked back, he saw relief in his parents' eyes.
At that moment, he no longer hesitated and directly followed Apocalypse!
During his time at the temple, Apocalypse had personally taught him, which made him feel flattered.
After all, there were so many people in the temple, and only Ororo, Storm, who was already so powerful that they couldn't even hope to compare, received such favor.
When he didn't understand, he went to ask Apocalypse, and Apocalypse told him that he possessed greater potential than everyone else here and would become one of My Master's most outstanding warriors in the future.
And the adult Apocalypse referred to, Iceman now knew, was the person in front of him, radiating a warm aura, the god he was told to pledge allegiance to.
"Hmph! Just you wait! I will be My Master's most outstanding warrior."
"Although My Lord Apocalypse says your potential is limitless, your personality isn't suited to be a warrior."
Provoked by Iceman's words, Pyro's competitive spirit surged.
He completely forgot that he had been doubting Kytheron's identity just a moment ago; now he regarded Kytheron as a god!
Although they stood quite far away and spoke very softly, Kytheron possessed super hearing; he could even hear the sound of ants crawling on the ground, so the conversation between these two was like shouting through a megaphone right next to Kytheron's ear.
"Nur, you have done very well!"
Hearing Iceman's words, Kytheron praised Apocalypse.
Because the most promising among this group of Mutants had already been brainwashed by Apocalypse into being like his saint, and that was enough.
"My Master, it is my honor to receive your recognition."
Apocalypse had now completely adopted the identity of Kytheron's servant!
After receiving Kytheron's praise, he instinctively performed the same gestures that the slaves had used to worship him four thousand years ago when he was a pharaoh.
Seeing Apocalypse in this state, the Mutants behind him were stunned!
In their eyes, Apocalypse was almost indistinguishable from a god—ancient, powerful, wise—but now he was so subservient before Kytheron. They truly couldn't imagine how terrifying the seemingly warm and sunny Kytheron actually was.
Kytheron paid no attention to the expressions of these Mutants and continued:
"I have returned this time to take you to a new place. That place will become the second homeland for Mutants, where no one will hold prejudice against you, and Mutants can establish their own nation."
"Therefore, this time, regardless of the strength of their abilities, any Mutant who is willing can leave together."
Hearing Kytheron's words, these Mutants' faces showed various expressions, and many were very moved.
After all, they had all, more or less, suffered some unfair treatment, and they naturally yearned for such a utopian place.
"My Master, is that place your divine kingdom?"
Just then, Iceman Bobby suddenly asked.
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