Watching Charles grow increasingly furious, Erik took a deep breath.
"Old friend, I thought that as time passed, you would become more rational and more mature!
But listen to what you just said!
I do appreciate qualities like sympathy and pity, but they should appear at more appropriate times!
As for now, think carefully about the current situation, Charles!!!"
Roaring as he spoke, Erik turned his head away in irritation. He nodded to Apocalypse, then continued.
"First, we need to make one thing clear: Apocalypse is one of our own, while the people of Cairo are not!
Second, we need to sort out our thoughts. Apocalypse once possessed Cairo. This place was once Apocalypse's territory, not the territory of the people of Cairo!
Finally, use your brain and think carefully, Charles!
Why should we stand up for people from Cairo whom we do not know at all, and fight Apocalypse—one of our own, who also happens to be someone we have absolutely no power to resist—in a situation like this!
The key point is that we have no power to resist him, damn it!"
After speaking, Erik smiled at Apocalypse and continued.
"In short, Lord Apocalypse, I personally very much support the way you handled Cairo.
Honestly, I've long wanted to cause a massacre like this in Washington, United States.
Humans see us as freaks, but in truth, we merely awakened from among ordinary humans and became stronger humans.
That is to say, when humans cease to respect us, they have also ceased to respect themselves!
They are arrogant, conceited, filthy, and indifferent.
Only enough pain can teach them the lesson they deserve and earn us the respect we deserve!
You did very well!"
"Exactly, Lord Black Queen. It seems our ideas are remarkably aligned!"
After hearing Magneto's explanation, Apocalypse