[Starting as a Class 5 Mutant] Chapter 335/336 (Patreon)

At that moment, Syd considered a new possibility.

"Could it be that the stronger I become, the more information and knowledge I unconsciously release?"

He pondered further, imagining that as his power grew, the mysteries and complexity inherent to him would also deepen and expand.

If just by existing he could drive people mad, how much worse would it be when his strength reached a higher level?

Perhaps there would come a time when his mere presence in a place would be enough to plunge everyone into insanity and mutation.

He thought back to the scene of the Old One's descent, his expression darkening.

"What a terrifying ability…"

"Does this mean I've essentially become an Old One myself?"

While Syd mulled over this, discussions about him continued across the world.

His overwhelming power had thrown countless people into panic and fear.

Yet, some sought solace in more comforting explanations.

A young man named Marko shared his thoughts online:

"Everyone, calm down. Messiah's power is indeed terrifying, but I don't think it's invincible."

His comment was met with immediate ridicule.

"That light extended over who-knows-how-many miles, and you're saying it's not invincible? What would count as invincible to you? You've clearly lost your mind!"

"Exactly! With the wave of his hand, Messiah could wipe out everything within a 200-kilometer radius. How is that not horrifying?"

"I can't even sleep at night thinking about it. What if one day we just… vanish while dreaming?"

Angry and frightened responses flooded in, with people venting their anxiety.

Marko, unfazed, continued calmly:

"Think about it. Didn't this latest outburst look a lot like the time Messiah lost control and destroyed a city?"

"I suspect that Messiah's abilities only reach these levels when he loses control. Under normal circumstances, his effective range might be only 15 kilometers."

The comment stunned many readers.

Reflecting on it, they realized there was indeed a similarity between Messiah's recent display and his earlier uncontrolled destruction.

Could this theory be true?

The possibility gave many a sense of relief.

If Messiah's effective range was truly just 15 kilometers, it was far less terrifying than 200 kilometers.

Perhaps he wasn't so invincible after all.

Marko added confidently, "We'll know the truth the next time Messiah makes a move. I'm sure I'm right!"

Many who read his post began to smile.

Yes, the next time Messiah acted, they would finally see his true limits.

Surely, no one could lose control every time they fought, and his actual strength would eventually be revealed.

Across the globe, countless people felt a weight lift from their shoulders.

Meanwhile, at a Secret Military Base

Officers, Commander Alessandro, and Doctor Bolivar also noticed the discussions online.

Their initial unease melted away.

"So, Messiah is still manageable!" Alessandro chuckled.

Then his expression hardened with resolve.

Messiah had lived long enough. Perhaps it was time to make the ultimate decision—no matter the cost, he had to be eliminated.

Stark Tower

Thor clumsily navigated a laptop, reading the same posts.

As he did, a grin spread across his face.

"As I thought, my brother, the White Robed Hero, is the strongest!"

"Messiah?"

"He's just average!"

Nearby, Natasha Romanoff and the others, who were discussing how to deal with Ultron, overheard Thor's comments.

Tony Stark and the rest exchanged exasperated looks.

"Thor's obsession with his brother is ridiculous," Clint muttered.

Dark Dimension

Dormammu, meanwhile, had reached out to his surviving followers to gather information about Earth's strongest beings.

A fanatical female follower named Carrie spoke reverently, "Lord Dormammu, Earth has many powerful figures. Among the most famous are Magneto; Professor Charles Xavier of the X-Men; S.H.I.E.L.D.; and…"

"And?"

Dormammu grew impatient.

"Enough about these insignificant creatures. Tell me about the most powerful ones. Like that…"

The image of the black-clad figure flashed in his mind.

Then he realized he didn't even know the man's name.

"That human in black," he said.

"Human in black?" Carrie paused, then nodded as realization dawned.

"Lord Dormammu, are you referring to Messiah? He's an Omega-level mutant…"

She proceeded to describe Messiah in detail.

As she spoke, her tone grew somber. "Besides him, Lord Dormammu, there's another Omega-level mutant—the White Robed Hero!"

What?!

Dormammu's mind reeled.

The Ancient One hadn't been lying after all?

"When did Earth gain two beings of such power?"

Dormammu couldn't believe it.

He had observed Earth for thousands of years, even clashing with the first Sorcerer Supreme, Agamotto.

Though he had invaded Earth multiple times, each attempt was thwarted by successive Sorcerer Supremes.

Yet, in all those millennia, nothing like Messiah or the White Robed Hero had ever appeared.

"How can two beings of this caliber exist simultaneously?"

Dormammu's curiosity piqued.

"What powers does this White Robed Hero possess to rival Messiah?" he asked.

Even Dormammu found it hard to imagine how someone could match the man capable of unleashing such terrifying light.

He focused his attention on Carrie, noticing her expression shift.

Her reverence for Messiah turned into an even deeper awe and fear as she prepared to describe the White Robed Hero.

What's going on?

Dormammu's interest deepened.

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At this moment, Kelly, whose face showed a mix of fear and reverence, respectfully reported, "Lord Dormammu, that man in white possesses a kind of red energy capable of manipulating and destroying objects."

That's it?

Dormammu was slightly taken aback by her words.

To what extent must this red energy reach to rival the level of the Messiah?
As he pondered this strange notion, even entertaining the idea for a moment, Kelly, the fervent follower before him, revealed something that left him stunned.

"Lord Dormammu, while the destructive power of the man's red energy is indeed strong, it doesn't quite match the light unleashed by the Messiah. The reason he rivals or even surpasses the Messiah in reputation lies in another, utterly outrageous ability."

Kelly's fearful gaze trembled as she continued, "This man in white has the power to twist reality, to rewrite it entirely!"

"In full view of everyone, he once transformed a group of sentinel robots—those black robots you destroyed not long ago—into butterflies..."

As Kelly recounted one instance after another of the White Knight's reality-warping feats, Dormammu, the dimensional demon, was utterly astonished.

Twisting reality?

What kind of absurd ability is this?!
Even as the ruler of the Dark Dimension, Dormammu considered such a power the stuff of pure fantasy, beyond even his capabilities.

His first instinct was disbelief. Yet, Dormammu could sense that this devout follower was not lying. This meant...

It was likely true!

How terrifying this power was!
And to think it belonged to a mere human?

Such a notion was incomprehensible, shocking to its core!

Even as a dimensional demon, Dormammu couldn't suppress the jealousy and greed rising within him.

If he possessed the ability to warp reality, combined with the power of the Dark Dimension, who could possibly challenge him?
Even Earth and the Ancient One would be mere appetizers!

The thought filled Dormammu with envious desire.

At the same time, he couldn't understand how such a terrifying power could emerge from Earth.

As he wrestled with confusion and disbelief, Kelly answered his question.

"Because of this fearsome power," she explained respectfully, "before the Messiah acted today, humanity unanimously regarded the White Knight as the strongest."

"Even now, with the Messiah's appearance, at best, he is considered equal to the White Knight. We do not believe he has surpassed him!"

"In addition to his reality-warping ability, it's said the White Knight is also the God of Light from Asgard. Rumor has it that he once unleashed a radiance that enveloped the entire Earth..."

Hearing this, Dormammu, who had just begun to calm down, felt his pitch-black form ripple with shock.

A radiance that covered the Earth?

Wait, was the strange light phenomenon that appeared on Earth and Asgard caused by this White Knight?

Even from the Dark Dimension, Dormammu had vivid memories of that event.

What level of power is this?

Dormammu was deeply shaken.

It seemed this White Knight was far more frightening than the Messiah...

At the same time, realization dawned on him. "So, he's the God of Light from Asgard. No wonder…"

It was hard enough to believe that someone on Earth could possess such power, but if he was a god from Asgard, it became somewhat more plausible.

Even Dormammu felt some trepidation toward Odin.

Luckily, Odin was on the brink of death...

Dormammu gloated at the thought.

This was his advantage as a dimensional demon: immortality. He could simply outlast the Ancient One, the White Knight, the Messiah, and even Odin!

With this comforting thought, Dormammu relaxed slightly.

Still, he couldn't help but wonder: when did Asgard gain such a powerful deity?

Even for a god, this reality-warping ability was absurdly beyond reason. Not even Odin could possess such power!
Dormammu's confusion and shock gave way to unease.
It seemed future invasions of Earth would require far more meticulous planning...

"White Knight, Messiah, Ancient One…"

Dormammu's deep voice echoed as his shadowy figure faded into the darkness.

In a secluded alley, under the radiant sunlight, Syd basked in its warmth.

After dealing with the remnants of the Old God's black liquid, his focus shifted to his Sunshine ability.

"Two hundred kilometers... That's the limit for Level 4 Sunshine."

Syd murmured to himself.

While absorbing the Space Stone's energy, he had felt this limitation.

Even though absorbing more spatial energy could enhance Sunshine's power, its range was stuck at a bottleneck, seemingly capped, as though reaching its peak.

At the same time, Syd sensed a potential transformation within Sunshine, something extraordinary yet incomplete.

Clearly, Sunshine couldn't evolve further because it was still at Level 4.

"When it advances to Level 5, this 200-kilometer limit should break, and it might even eliminate limits entirely!"

"And then, there's that transformation..."

Anticipation gleamed in Syd's eyes.

Just the range enhancement from advancing Sunshine to Level 5 would be unprecedented. Combined with the energy of the Space Stone, its reach would extend to unimaginable levels!

Not to mention the transformation—Sunshine's evolved state could bring unforeseen power.

Lost in thought, Syd found himself considering the Celestial Judge Arishem he had seen in the vision of death.

Perhaps, when the time came, he would give Arishem a fitting defeat.
And then, there was the so-called "true form" the dying Old God had mentioned...

At this thought, Syd felt a twinge of dread about the next death vision from the black stone.

Would the next crisis come from the Old God's true form, Arishem, or something else entirely?

After pondering for a while, Syd couldn't resist the urge to continue training Sunshine, hoping to push it to Level 5 quickly. Alternatively, he considered using the black stone again to glimpse the future crisis.

In the end, he decided to handle something else first.

"Ultron... It's time to deal with that nuisance."

Syd's gaze turned cold.

Previously, the Ancient One's presence in Hong Kong had complicated matters. Now, he was free to act and eliminate this troublesome entity.

Ultron's potential was undeniable. Though currently far behind Syd, it was better to nip him in the bud before he became a real threat.

With this thought, Syd retrieved his bag containing the Infinity Stones and donned the White Knight's attire once more.

In the next moment, red chaos magic glowed in his hand as the blue Mind Stone emerged from its setting.

Grasping the oval gemstone in his right hand, Syd applied pressure.

Crack, crack—

With a sharp sound, the gem shattered, scattering fragments. Amid the debris, a brilliant yellow gemstone radiated dazzling light.

(End of Chapter)

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