Essex Corporation, underground base, core laboratory.
Mr. Sinister studied the many enemies before him, paying particular attention to Magneto and Charles at the front.
Then, he took a slight step back.
"Bzz—"
In an instant, psychic suppression and magnetic-field suppression descended at the same time!
"Even now, you're still thinking of running, Nathaniel?" Magneto said. "You truly are disappointing."
"I'm not like you barbarians," Mr. Sinister's true body replied. "I am a researcher, Mr. Erik. We have our own methods!"
"The researchers I know don't take pleasure in manipulating people's hearts like you do!" Charles replied coldly, pouring all his psychic power into the invasion. Yet Mr. Sinister's true body was clearly far stronger than his clones, enough to contend with Charles in the psychic realm!
Charles's expression shifted. He immediately changed targets, taking control of another Mr. Sinister clone that had just regenerated and had not yet had time to move!
"Ugh..."
The injured clone groaned, then was pinned in place without the slightest ability to resist!
The next moment, a magnetic field surged forth and tore his newly healed body apart once more!
Without needing any prior words, Charles and Magneto had improvised a perfect cooperation, disabling another Mr. Sinister clone in the blink of an eye!
"Madeleine!"
At Miles's reminder, Madeleine rushed forward without hesitation. Pure Phoenix Fire burned in her eyes as she pressed down her palm without a trace of emotion.
"Aaaahhh—!!"
The shrill scream barely sounded human. Beneath the golden-red flames, all regeneration and schemes at the genetic level were reduced to nothingness.
"Leave the true body to the Professor and the others. We'll deal with the other clone!" Miles said, charging toward the last intact Mr. Sinister clone. "Let's go!"
"This is the final battle!"
"Nathaniel!!"
Having regained his fighting spirit, Cannonball Sam