Inside Hydra's secret base, Whitehall's deputy was under Xia Zuo's control, holding a pistol and ready to attack Whitehall at any moment, while Xia Zuo watched Whitehall calmly.
To Xia Zuo, Whitehall was now a lamb awaiting slaughter, without the slightest ability to resist!
"One last question. What was recorded in the Scroll of Truth you went to such lengths to find?" Xia Zuo looked at Whitehall curiously, toying with the ancient scroll in his hands.
The Scroll of Truth could be called the original cause of everything that had happened this time. All those events had followed because he had taken it. Now that he had finally subdued Whitehall, Xia Zuo was also somewhat curious about what it contained.
"If I tell you, will you spare me?"
Whitehall fell silent. Only after a long while did he utter those words. Xia Zuo looked at him coldly without answering.
Did that even need asking? Given Xia Zuo's nature, how could he possibly let Whitehall leave? At most, he would grant him a quick death!
Xia Zuo could not be bothered to say that. He believed Whitehall was a smart man.
"I knew this would be the result. You shouldn't have asked that question, you know? I see myself in you. Your nature is just like mine-utterly selfish, never letting anything shake your resolve. So I'm certain you won't spare me, and you'll even follow my path someday."
Whitehall spoke dejectedly, as though delivering his last words. But the next instant, a sharp gleam flashed in his eyes. He suddenly sprang into action, reaching back with terrifying strength and snapping the neck of the deputy under Xia Zuo's control.
He had never been someone who would surrender without a fight!
After dropping his deputy, Whitehall did not charge at Xia Zuo. Instead, he rushed to the case he had brought in earlier, smashed its shell with his fist, snatched something resembling a hood from inside, and instantly put it over his head.
"Hahaha, little boy, you're still far too inexperienced. A few words were all it took to fool you, and now you've lost your only chance to kill me."
Whitehall laughed wildly, looking at Xia Zuo mockingly before tapping the helmet on his head with a finger to show it off.
"See this? This helmet was made specifically to deal with people like you!" Whitehall said excitedly.
Earlier, he had already guessed that Xia Zuo's ability was a form of mind control. Such a power had appeared during the last world war, wielded by none other than Professor X!
Ordinary organizations might not know about such things, but how could Hydra possibly be unaware? So once he guessed Xia Zuo's ability, Whitehall had thought of a solution.
Mental abilities were extremely strange. The only effective method was to shield one's head, and the helmet of the renowned Magneto was a successful example. Hydra had also researched the matter and even developed a prototype helmet.
That was also why he had returned to Hydra Base later than Xia Zuo this time. He had gone to fetch this helmet!
That was also why he was so happy now. He had a secret: to prolong his life, he had once undergone a small amount of biological modification, just like Garrett before him. His strength therefore surpassed that of ordinary humans, which was also why he had killed his deputy so easily.
Now that he possessed great strength and no longer had to worry about Xia Zuo controlling him, wasn't his victory assured? That was the reason for his excitement. He could finally subdue this terrifying enemy, Xia Zuo!
"You think I can't control you anymore?"
Faced with everything Whitehall had done in those brief moments, Xia Zuo's expression did not change in the slightest. His young face remained as calm as ever.
Unable to control him? That was not necessarily true!
"Hahaha, you can try!" Whitehall said, looking at Xia Zuo excitedly. He had great confidence in his helmet, confidence given to him by Magneto's experience. He could hardly wait to see Xia Zuo fail.
"In that case, as you wish!"
The corners of Xia Zuo's mouth lifted slightly. His eyes instantly transformed into inverted-V Geass symbols, their fluorescent red light shining and immediately reflecting in Whitehall's eyes.
"Whitehall, I permit you to retain your awareness. Answer my questions and stand still until you die!"
Those softly spoken words rang out, and in an instant, Whitehall could no longer laugh. He discovered that his body had suddenly become unable to move!
"Impossible! Why can't I move?"
Whitehall's expression changed drastically. He found that he could not move his body, and even his modified biological organs could exert no strength. The discovery terrified him and made his scalp prickle!
How was this possible? He was clearly wearing the helmet that could block mental intrusion, so why was this still happening? Whitehall could not understand.
What he did not know was that Xia Zuo had never relied on any so-called mental power to activate his ability. There was only one condition for its activation: making eye contact with him.
As long as someone met Xia Zuo's eyes, their outcome had already been decided!
"Do you still think I can't control you?" Xia Zuo said calmly, slowly asking his question. "Tell me, what is the secret of that Scroll of Truth?"
"It records a treasure connected to the Inhumans. This is a map showing the treasure's location..."
Whitehall's pupils contracted as he stared at Xia Zuo in horror. He did not want to speak, but he could not control his body and slowly revealed the information he did not want to share.
It was a frightening sight, but Xia Zuo had already given his order. Whitehall retained his reason and could only watch it all unfold.
"Just as I thought," Xia Zuo murmured. He had already guessed it earlier. After all, everything Whitehall had been doing was connected to the Inhumans.
"Then you're no longer of any use. As my first true enemy, I've decided to kill you myself and settle this grudge."
Xia Zuo spoke indifferently and slowly took out a pistol. It was the pistol he had seized from the robber-a Hydra member-the first time he used his Geass ability.
Xia Zuo had never used this pistol, because there had simply been no need. This would be his first time firing it, and he would give that first shot to one of his enemies, Whitehall!
"Goodbye!"
Xia Zuo murmured those words and instantly pulled the trigger!
Bang!
A gunshot rang out, and Whitehall slowly fell to the ground. Even before his death, defiance still lingered in his eyes. Unfortunately, none of this could be undone, and the one thing he had done was choose the wrong enemy.
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