"I can't help you, Mr. Stark. Please leave."
On an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Professor X unhesitatingly rejected Tony's proposal. His wheelchair turned silently, carrying the old man toward his students.
"I can pay more." Tony stubbornly waved the checkbook in his hand and called after the bald figure, "Since you want to build a nation, you'll definitely need supplies. I have plenty of money, and I can sponsor all kinds of equipment too. Can we discuss this again?"
The wheelchair stopped, but Charles had no intention of negotiating. He turned around with a smile.
"My parents were once colleagues of your father's, and I knew Howard well. Child, when you understand that money is not omnipotent, that there are many things in this world money cannot buy, you will understand my decision today."
"I understand! But I understand even better that nothing can be done without money. Name your price, or just lend us the Brainwave Amplifier." Tony stepped closer and bent down to meet Charles's eyes. "We're not borrowing your abilities to do anything bad. We just want to find the Skrulls hiding on Earth. You can protect the planet and make money at the same time. Why not?"
"Because there are other ways to protect Earth, and using my abilities to scan the minds of every human on the planet and read their memories is the stupidest of them."
Charles did not change his mind because of Tony's agitation. He still wore that warm smile.
"A glamorous excuse does not lessen the sin of peeking into everyone's memories. It is immoral and illegal, and it goes against the principles I have always upheld. Nor will I lend you the Brainwave Amplifier. The White Queen or someone else may be willing to make a