Chapter 86

"Damn it, this can't be a joke!" Logan bit off the cigar in his mouth. He, who usually cherished this commemorative cigar, felt no pain this time, for he was utterly shocked. Although he was not a New Yorker, almost no one living in the United States was unaware of the existence of this super-hot superhero. He seemed to have become a symbol of New York City and a figure of admiration for most Americans.

His image had deeply penetrated the hearts of every New Yorker and was a household name across the entire country.

Compared to Logan's reaction, Ororo's expression was no less intense. She covered her mouth, trying to hide her shock, but this gesture was of little use.

"This can't be real! Oh my God..." She walked up to Zhou Yi and touched his armor, as if trying to prove that what she saw was not a false illusion. Of course, the sensation in her hand told her the answer.

"You look just like you did when we were dating, and you saw Nicole Kidman!" Although he was completely covered in armor, his teasing tone was evident.

"Now is not the time for jokes." Ororo slapped his armor forcefully and glared at him. "Even if you are the Dawn Knight, you can't have such dangerous thoughts. That's Magneto, and in front of him, your armor won't protect you."

"She's right. Magneto's magnetic control can manipulate all metals. Not just your armor, but the entire city could become his sword and spear!"

Jean Grey maintained a calm appearance, but her eyes were filled with worry. Although she was initially shocked by Zhou Yi's identity, she now began to worry about other issues.

She felt that Zhou Yi was too proud. In the face of Magneto, his pride could become a fatal crisis. Although it was just a possibility, it already made her deeply concerned. Compared to Ororo, her worry for Zhou Yi was no less, and perhaps even deeper because she couldn't express it openly.

"There's no room for escape anymore." Zhou Yi took off his armor and gently shook his head at the two worried women. "Magneto is in this city. As long as he wants, we can't escape from under his nose. Instead of living in fear and being gradually weakened, why not confront him head-on now? Ororo, Jean! Please have a little faith in me, okay?"

"Yi!" The two women spoke almost simultaneously. Although Jean instinctively reined in her expression, Ororo still glanced at her in surprise. Clearly, she had noticed that Jean's concern for Zhou Yi, even as a friend, was a bit excessive.

But at this moment, Ororo didn't have the heart to think too deeply. She pushed these thoughts aside and said urgently to Zhou Yi, "Don't do this, there must be another way. I can't just watch you go to your death."

"Ororo!" Embracing the woman who had been worrying about his safety, Zhou Yi gently kissed her forehead. "Don't worry, I'll be fine. If I really can't match Magneto, I have a way to escape. I can't just sit here and wait to die; that's not my style."

Listening to Zhou Yi's gentle words, Ororo closed her eyes, her face showing a complex expression. She didn't want this man to face such a terrifying enemy, but she also didn't want him to lose his principles. She understood how important a man's principles were. Because she understood this, she was caught in a painful dilemma.

At this moment, Jean Grey seemed to want to say something more. But Zhou Yi saw her hesitation, smiled at her, and shook his head slightly. He knew this intelligent beauty was worried about him, but some things couldn't be changed.

Jean saw Zhou Yi's gesture, her body stiffened, but she ultimately said nothing. Compared to Ororo, her identity was always a barrier. She had no right to speak or act on some matters, which made her heart ache, especially when she saw Ororo. A burning flame began to surge in her chest.

She really envied this friend, both rationally and instinctively.

"Bro, although I really don't want to ask, can you tell us how confident you are?" Logan's voice broke the complex mood of the two women. They looked at Zhou Yi, hoping to hear some good news.

"I've upgraded my armor and taken all magnetic defense measures. But whether they will work, we'll only know when facing Magneto, Mr. Erik." Shrugging, Zhou Yi勉强 gave a somewhat reassuring message, but it clearly wasn't what they wanted to hear.

"Yi, we're asking how confident you are, not about an untested experiment!" Ororo called out in dissatisfaction, while Jean, who was a step behind, quietly swallowed her words but still stared at him intently.

"I have a fifty percent chance of winning and a hundred percent chance of surviving. So, you have to have faith in me." Covering the mouth of the woman in his arms, Zhou Yi's voice was unwavering. "So, let's not continue this topic, okay?"

The two women fell silent, exchanging glances, and no one spoke again.

But Logan was not willing to let the topic end there. He walked up to Rogue and asked, "I have one last question. What about Rogue? Do you really want to take her with you and hand her over to Magneto if you fail?"

"Logan, I understand your feelings. But do you think we can protect her if I fail?" Zhou Yi spoke calmly and earnestly. "I don't want a child to be a bargaining chip, but this isn't up to us. Without me, you can't protect her. So, I can only promise one thing: if I really fail, I will do my best to send her as far away as I can."

Perhaps thinking of his recent defeat, Logan's expression was dejected. He looked at the bewildered Rogue and asked hoarsely, "Will that really protect her?"

"I don't know, but as long as she's alive, Magneto will stop at nothing to find her. She is the key part of his plan. Even if we survive this summit, there will be another. He will always try to get Rogue under his control. As long as she's on this planet, I believe there's nowhere he can't find her."

Hearing Zhou Yi's words, Logan was stunned. After a long moment, he slowly sat down.

"You're right, we can only do this. But I have one request. If you take Rogue, I'll go with you. Even if you fail, they won't get her easily. They'll have to step over my dead body."

Saying this, he looked at Rogue with an unusually tender gaze, as if she were his own daughter. She was the first child he had acknowledged in his lonely life, and just for that, it was worth risking his life. As an immortal with a long life, he cared about these things more than anything else.

"You're too pessimistic, bro!" Seeing the oppressive atmosphere, Zhou Yi couldn't help but joke. "I haven't even fought yet. Do you really think I'll fail? I'm the world's top superhero, the Dawn Knight, known to everyone in America. You have to believe in me. An old Magneto will just be a stepping stone to my great victory."

"World's top? Compared to Captain America, you still have a long way to go." Logan instinctively countered but then suddenly remembered something. Why did he mention Captain America? Confused memories surged, and he couldn't help but hold his head.

Seeing Logan's state, Zhou Yi grinned.

"Bro, you're still pretty honest. Just a little lie and you react this much?"

"You damn guy, can't you shut that annoying mouth of yours?" Logan, holding his head, cursed fiercely. The sudden headache and memory surge were a torment, and when someone mocked him, it only intensified the torment.

Ororo lightly patted Zhou Yi's chest, disapproving of his bullying. Jean shook her head helplessly, clearly finding it impossible to stop.

But seeing the two women he was close to express their disapproval, Zhou Yi had to stop his mischief and put on a sincere face.

"Sorry, bro. You know, I just wanted to lighten the mood."

Logan gave him the middle finger, too tired to argue. He needed time to rest and calm his thoughts, so he didn't want to deal with Zhou Yi.

Of course, Zhou Yi was glad to see this. Arguing with a man was not a pleasant experience. He shook his head and gestured to Jean Grey, indicating they should leave.

Jean nodded in understanding, leaving Rogue to keep Logan company and give him a quiet space to rest.

When Zhou Yi, Ororo, and Jean Grey arrived at his room, he quietly closed the door and, with his most serious expression, said to the two women:

"Ororo, Jean! This time, you have to promise me one thing!"

"Don't let Sharrise or my mother know my identity or about my duel with Magneto. Also, I hope you can stay here and protect them!"

These words were like a bomb dropped into a calm lake, instantly causing a ripple of waves.

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