While Qin Jiayin and Piotr teamed up to take down Mystique, Bobby and the others had already arrived at a mall near the school, led by Scott and Ororo.
Compared to the school, the mall was incredibly lively. The racket of traffic on the streets, the trendy music coming from the plaza and surrounding buildings, and the roar of the massive crowds all blended into a "symphony" that gave the students a fresh, unusual feeling.
"This place is amazing!"
Rogue couldn't help exclaiming, "What's the plan? Eat first and then have fun, or have fun first and then eat?"
"Obviously, have fun first and then eat!"
John rubbed his hands together at the sight before him. "I say we hit the arcade first! I bet those losers wasting their lives in there can't wait to witness the arrival of the king!"
"You mean you can't wait to get thrashed, right?"
Kitty rolled her eyes at John. "With your skills, you've got the nerve to call yourself king?"
"Oh? You don't believe me?" Seeing Kitty's expression, John smirked. "If you don't believe me, want to have a match? The loser buys dinner."
"It wouldn't be much fun if it were just you two."
Bobby, usually a little shy, couldn't help joining in and letting loose. He looked at the two of them provocatively. "You dare take me on? Thirty matches in total. Whoever loses the most buys dinner."
"Count me in, too!" Rogue chimed in, her face brimming with excitement. "I'll show you what a gaming queen looks like!"
Seeing the children grinning so happily, Scott and Ororo couldn't help being infected by their cheerful mood, even though they were there on a mission.
I hope Magneto really isn't after Rogue.
Ororo prayed silently. Everyone here had been through countless