Marvel's Magic Master: I Have a Clone in the Harry Potter World!

"Could I borrow your phone for a moment?"

As the truck started moving again, George turned to Gabriela, the nurse, with his request.

Before devising a plan to rescue Tony Stark, he needed to thoroughly understand the history and current situation of this world. Only then could he make more accurate judgments and comprehensive plans.

"Of course. Here."

Without hesitation, Gabriela handed her phone to George.

Taking the phone, George began searching online for the information he needed. By the time the truck reached the Mexican border and the sky had darkened, he returned the phone to Gabriela.

"So that's how it is."

The history of this universe, while mostly aligned with the cinematic one, had significant differences due to the inclusion of mutant elements.

According to online reports, mutants first came to public attention in 1973. Mystique's assassination attempt on Trask brought them into the spotlight, but her failure turned her into a hero among mutants. Humanity slowly began to accept their existence.

In 1977, Quicksilver broke eight world records in athletic competitions, prompting sports organizations to ban mutants from professional sports.

'This timeline contradicts the cinematic universe,' George noted. 'In the movies, Quicksilver and Wanda weren't even born in 1977—they appeared in 1990. This shows I can't rely entirely on what I know.'

Following Mystique's actions, the X-Men became celebrated as superheroes, and a wave of related media emerged. The comic Gabriela had shown him was one such product. It blended real events with fictionalized tales, such as the mythical "Eden."

In 1983, the Apocalypse event took place. Shortly after, the devastating Westchester Incident occurred: Professor Xavier, suffering a seizure, lost control of his powers, killing all the X-Men and mutant students at his school, as well as over 600 innocent humans nearby.

Since then, Professor Xavier had been classified as a "weapon of mass destruction" by the U.S. government and became a fugitive. Mutants faded into obscurity, and public awareness of their existence dwindled over two decades.

Governments worldwide appeared intent on erasing mutant history, subtly asserting that humanity's reliance should be on its own authorities, not mutant superheroes.

Before 1973, mutant activities were almost entirely hidden, which explained why figures like Wolverine and Sabretooth had no public recognition despite serving as ordinary soldiers during World War II.

"Have you ever considered finding Wolverine or Professor Xavier?"

By now, George had a rough plan forming in his mind.

While this world differed from what he knew, certain constants seemed to hold. Tony Stark's kidnapping, for instance, was still likely orchestrated by Obadiah Stane, who sought control of Stark Industries.

His current psychic abilities weren't strong enough to extract memories from Obadiah. For this, he needed Professor Xavier's help.

Despite Xavier's deteriorating condition, his powers, when medicated, should still suffice for something as straightforward as reading a memory.

'Besides, Wolverine would make an excellent shield,' George thought. Together, they could rescue Tony Stark. Though older, Wolverine remained a formidable force, especially with Gabriela's stockpile of mutant-enhancing drugs to boost his capabilities temporarily.

"What about you? Any leads on them?"

"We tried. There were rumors of someone resembling Wolverine working as a driver in El Paso, but no concrete evidence," Gabriela said helplessly. "And as for Professor Xavier... he's a fugitive. We're not sure he could help us even if we found him."

George nodded. Her skepticism was fair; both Wolverine and Xavier were indeed in precarious situations themselves.

"I have a plan. If it works, these children won't have to rely on anyone else anymore. They could live normal lives."

George laid out his strategy.

If Gabriela agreed, he would dedicate more effort to helping them. If not, he'd follow through on his plans alone. He wasn't a saint; once he escorted the children to their destination, he'd proceed to New York to settle down and focus on his own pursuits.

Hearing George's proposal, Gabriela hesitated. She lacked faith in the Canadian government but also feared the risks of George's plan. If George failed to rescue Tony Stark and missed the rendezvous with Canada, the children would be recaptured and killed by the experimental lab.

Noticing her hesitation, George added, "If Wolverine and Professor Xavier refuse to help, or if we can't make it back by 5 PM Friday, you can proceed with the original plan to cross the border."

It was Saturday. Six days remained until the deadline, and if all went well, six days would be more than enough to execute the plan.

"Alright, George. Thank you so much!"

Gabriela nodded with gratitude.

George smiled. "No need. After all, like these kids, I'm also a product of the lab—a kind of older brother to them."

"Technically," Gabriela laughed, "you're the youngest among them."

George chuckled at her remark. 'True enough,' he thought. His body had been created less than a year ago, making him the youngest mutant in the group.