New York, Fifth Avenue.
Outside St. Patrick's Cathedral, a steady stream of visitors came to tour the church.
In stark contrast to the bustle outside, a girl wrapped tightly in a black robe walked alone through an empty alleyway.
Lowering her black hood, the girl revealed a delicate, adorable face with a touch of baby fat. She was Rogue Mary, the girl Charles had asked Bai Ye to help.
Fifteen days had passed since she awakened her mutant ability. Having often seen mutants wreaking havoc on the news, she had never imagined that she herself would one day become a mutant.
Especially with the ability she had awakened—anyone who touched her would invariably lose their strength and collapse unconscious. It was like a curse, forcing her to stay away from crowds to avoid hurting others.
"Found you."
As Rogue hurried along with her head lowered, a hoarse voice came from ahead in the alley.
She looked up to see a tall, ferocious-looking man blocking the exit. He was dressed as shabbily as a wild man and stared at her like she was prey.
Most notably, four sharp fangs protruded from his open mouth, like those of a large feline.
Seeing that the man before her was clearly not someone to be trifled with, Rogue instinctively took two steps back and asked timidly, "Hello. May I ask what you need from me?"
"Our boss needs you, that's all." Sabretooth looked at the trapped Rogue with complete ease. "I hope you'll come with me willingly. Otherwise, you'll have to suffer a bit."
Before Sabretooth could finish speaking, Rogue sensed danger. Like a startled little animal, she spun around without hesitation and fled down the alley behind her.
Watching the girl race through the alley, Sabretooth casually gave chase.
Magneto had already told