Qinuo held Xi, gently stroking her hair, his eyes full of doting affection.
"Xi, have you missed me during this time?" Qinuo asked softly.
"Young Master, Xi thinks of you every day."
Xi's voice was gentle and firm, and she nestled tightly in Qinuo's arms.
Pamela looked at Qinuo and Xi, a happy smile on her face, and she walked to Venom and took her arm.
"Venom Sister, my dear is really gentle," Pamela said, her eyes full of love.
Venom smiled slightly and nodded. "Yes, he's always been like that."
"Charles, let me introduce you, these two are also my lovers, Pamela and Xi."
Qinuo said, holding Xi's small hand, his face beaming with happiness and pride.
"Lady Pamela, Lady Xi, hello."
Charles bowed slightly, with no surprise on his face; in his opinion, it was quite normal for capable men among humans to have several lovers.
Logan gave a thumbs-up, saying with a mischievous smile, "Kid, you're really something."
"Qinuo, how many lovers do you have?"
Jean asked abruptly.
"Four, and one is still in school, why?"
"Nothing…"
Pamela, however, noticed something, and she leaned into Venom's ear, whispering secretly.
"Venom Sister, it seems we're going to have another sister."
"Hmm, as long as Qinuo likes it, I don't mind as long as she doesn't try to snatch my first child from me."
Qinuo looked at Charles.
"Charles, I'll show you around Demon City."
Charles nodded, then came before Qinuo and knelt on one knee. "Before that, please become our King."
The Mutants behind him immediately knelt on the ground in the same posture, perfectly aligned, and Logan was no exception, bending his knee to kneel.
There was nothing left to hesitate about.
Qinuo was not surprised, and took out the contract he had prepared earlier, handing it over.
"Charles, sign this."
"Yes, King."
Charles took the contract without hesitation and quickly signed his name.
The moment he signed the contract, he sensed a black brand appearing in his mind; that mysterious power made his heart tremble slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.
"Everyone, rise."
Qinuo raised his hand slightly, a hint of majesty in his eyes.
Upon hearing this, everyone rose, their gazes fixed on Qinuo, awaiting his next instructions.
"From now on, we're all family; just be as you were before," Qinuo said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Logan was the first to relax.
"Kid, this is much more comfortable; otherwise, having to kneel every time I see you, I really wouldn't be used to it."
Logan said casually, a look of relief on his face.
"Let's go, I'll show you the life in Hell."
After Qinuo finished speaking, he took the lead and walked forward, leading everyone into the city.
Xi and Venom followed beside him.
Pamela, meanwhile, ran to Jean's side and began whispering.
Along the way, Qinuo also described his Paradise Plan, to transform Hell into a new World.
Charles and the others were deeply moved upon hearing it, and as they looked at the surrounding environment, they liked this World more and more.
Although the architectural style was medieval, the energy used was still electricity.
"King, I'd like to ask where this energy comes from."
Hank asked curiously, his gaze scanning around, trying to find the source of the energy.
"This energy comes from the magma power generation device researched by Tony Stark; that's the magma power plant. Hell has nothing else in abundance, only magma."
Qinuo pointed to the red building not far away.
"Tony Stark, truly a genius idea."
"You two can chat if you get a chance."
Qinuo said with a smile, continuing to lead everyone forward.
Passing a tavern, Logan's nose twitched vigorously.
"Kid, I smell some good wine. Can I leave for a bit?"
Logan's face was full of longing.
Qinuo turned to look at the others, finding that everyone was curious about their surroundings, so he said, "Then everyone can split up and explore on their own. Let's meet at the big tree tomorrow morning."
"Yes," everyone responded in unison.
Except for Charles and Jean, everyone scattered, disappearing into the bustling streets in the blink of an eye.
"Jean, Venom Sister, Xi, let's go soak in the hot springs together. My dear, come find us when you're done."
Pamela pulled Jean's hand and happily walked towards the palace.
Jean gave Qinuo a complicated look, then turned her head away.
Qinuo didn't take it to heart; a normal woman, knowing a man has so many lovers, would usually avoid him.
"Qinuo, I'll go ahead."
"Young Master."
Xi bowed slightly and left with Venom.
Only Qinuo and Charles remained, the air around them seemed to suddenly quiet down, and the two looked at each other, momentarily unsure of what to say.
"King, what do you need me to do?"
Charles was the first to ask.
"Move the X-Men Academy here as soon as possible, and then help me find a Mutant who can control DNA." Qinuo folded his arms across his chest, his expression serious, as if contemplating a major plan.
Actually, it was just Pamela wanting a child, and Xi seemed to know that Venom needed the ability to control DNA to create a perfect child, and she also promised to have one for her, subtly hinting at it from time to time.
"Yes, King," Charles responded respectfully.
Charles had thought this Mutant would be needed to help transform the environment of Hell.
"King, what about the other Mutants? I can forcibly control them."
Charles's eyes gleamed coldly; although it went against his bottom line, for the future of the Mutants, he was not afraid of infamy.
"No need, you just need to be responsible for appeasing the Mutants; I have other candidates to subdue the other Mutants." Qinuo waved his hand, his expression calm.
Qinuo couldn't help but marvel at the domineering nature of the contract; although there were other reasons, the old Charles would never have said such a thing.
"Is it Eric?"
Charles asked; in his perception, the only person with that ability and prestige seemed to be Eric.
"Hmm, his personality is most suitable for this task."
Qinuo nodded.
Abandoned Warehouse.
The dim yellow light flickered in the corner, illuminating the mountains of clutter piled inside the warehouse.
"Eric, the mole in the X-Men Academy sent a message: Charles led a portion of the X-Men to the Demon Group." A clear voice broke the silence of the warehouse.
"They're probably going to acknowledge the new King."
Eric sat on a dilapidated chair, looking at the structural engineering book in his hand, saying indifferently.
In his hand, there was also a constantly changing steel model, gleaming with a cold metallic luster.
"Should I go?"
Raven stood in the shadows, her figure graceful.