Skill Card: Phoenix Force

Russell proved through his actions that he was no ordinary person, but a powerful mutant.

The reason no specific ability had been detected, the dark-skinned mutant guessed, was due to Russell's own powers—perhaps he had some ability that concealed his aura.

"You said you don't hit women?"

The dark-skinned mutant smiled, her expression carrying both the anger of being underestimated and disdain for Russell's outdated principles. "That's wonderful. I like men like you."

Her figure flashed and vanished. The dark-skinned mutant burst forth at full speed, a dagger clenched in her palm as she stabbed toward Russell's chest.

The attack still failed. Russell seized her wrist in an iron grip.

At full power, the dark-skinned mutant's speed and impact were formidable, but her straightforward attack was obvious and could not escape Russell's senses.

Her wrist felt as if it were about to be crushed by iron pincers. After struggling twice, the dark-skinned mutant broke out in a cold sweat and said with an awkward smile, "I remember you said just now that you don't hit women."

"That's right. I said I don't hit women." Russell flashed a brilliant smile as Electric Arcs flickered around him. Three seconds later, he released the dark-skinned woman, who was smoking all over.

"Stupid woman, let me teach you a lesson today: a man's mouth is a liar's mouth. Be smarter from now on. Since you're this stupid, I won't charge you tuition."

"Gulp!"

Shockwave swallowed twice in succession. Seeing Russell's teasing gaze turn toward them, they decisively raised both hands in surrender. "I surrender! I understand that men can't be trusted. You don't need to teach me a lesson!"

Shockwave knew their own limits. Their ability was fine against ordinary people, but Russell had caught the dark-skinned mutant even while she was moving at