[Starting as a Class 5 Mutant] Chapter 337/338 (Patreon)

Syd carefully put away the shards, lifting the Mind Stone with his fingers.

He couldn't help but marvel at the gem's breathtaking beauty—each Infinity Stone was a transcendent masterpiece.

Through the Mind Stone, Syd could feel the immense energy contained within.

In the next moment, he grasped the Mind Stone firmly in his hand.

"Whether I can deal with Ultron or not will depend on this stone..." Syd thought hesitantly.

Then, he picked up the Space Stone. As images of Sokovia surfaced in his mind, he visualized the place where Ultron had fought against the Avengers in the original timeline.

If all went as expected, Ultron should still be there…

In an instant, his figure vanished. After a flash, he appeared mid-air in an unfamiliar sky.

As he traveled, his body briefly turned transparent, activating invisibility.

He didn't want Ultron spotting him through cameras and slipping away.

Syd's gaze scanned the small city of Sokovia below. Floating above, he began his search.

The city wasn't large; it shouldn't take long to locate his target…

Meanwhile, on the outskirts of the city, five sentinel robots were slowly surrounding a small house.

"How surprising to find such a remarkable mutant here," the lead sentinel robot remarked, its voice tinged with interest.

At the door of the besieged house stood three individuals.

"Sentinels?"

"What do you want?"

Stan, a rugged middle-aged man with a sturdy build and a scruffy beard, stared at the five sentinel robots with shock and fear.

The mutant, capable of unleashing vibrational waves to shatter objects and trigger localized earthquakes, had clearly caught the robots' attention.

The modified sentinel robot, its face almost expressive, displayed a satisfied grin.

Cracking Stan's X-gene would allow them to absorb his ability into their system.

With a tone akin to a cat playing with its prey, Ultron, speaking through the sentinel leader, said, "We're here to take you in, of course."

"Stan, is it? If you come with me, I promise not to harm you or these two kids with you."

Ultron's gaze shifted to the two young adults standing behind Stan.

One was tall and silver-haired; the other had striking red hair and wore a crimson leather jacket.

"Wanda, take Pietro and run!" Stan whispered urgently to them.

"Big Brother Stan, you..."

Wanda and Pietro looked at him in shock, their expressions turning sorrowful.

They both realized what was about to happen.

Having met Stan by chance, the siblings initially sought to befriend the powerful mutant to enlist his help against Tony Stark.

Over time, however, their relationship deepened beyond mere convenience, and they genuinely cared for him.

They didn't want to see him hurt.

"Run!" Stan repeated, his voice tense.

After exchanging a glance, Wanda and Pietro bit their lips, realizing they'd only be a burden if they stayed.

Just as Pietro began to pull Wanda away, Ultron interrupted.

"If you put this on, I'll let them go," he said, holding up a black collar.

The three of them stared at the device.

As a mutant, Stan immediately recognized what it was: a power suppressor collar.

His expression darkened instantly.

Stan quickly made up his mind.

He couldn't trust the robot to keep its word, nor could he gamble with his life. There was no way he'd surrender to a heap of scrap metal.

In the next moment, Stan spread his hands wide, unleashing a powerful vibrational wave that tore through the air toward the sentinels.

Buzz! Bang, bang, bang...

In an instant, the sentinel robots were sent flying.

"Run!" Stan shouted while launching his attack.

Wanda and Pietro didn't hesitate this time. They turned and ran as fast as they could.

But before they'd gone far, a pained scream froze them in their tracks. Instinctively, they turned to look.

They saw a silver sentinel robot standing behind Stan, its metallic hand gripping his arm tightly, preventing him from unleashing any more vibrational waves.

Despite Stan's efforts, the robot's body showed little damage, aside from some minor distortions.

"How is it so strong?" Pietro muttered in disbelief.

They had seen Stan's power firsthand, effortlessly toppling buildings with a single wave.

Yet this silver sentinel seemed nearly impervious.

Both Wanda and Pietro were in shock, struggling to comprehend the sight before them.

These silver sentinels had appeared on television several times before. Wanda and Pietro knew them to be in a metallic form.

Yet they'd always seen the White Knight or the Messiah destroy them with ease, as if they were nothing more than scrap.

Now, Stan's full-power attack barely scratched one.

Realization dawned on them: perhaps the Messiah and the White Knight were far more powerful than they had imagined, making the sentinels seem weaker than they actually were.

The shocking truth left the trio staring as more silver sentinels approached.

One sentinel reached out, grabbing Stan by the neck and lifting him off the ground.

"Ah…" Stan struggled in pain, his body flailing helplessly, unable to muster another attack.

Even in his desperation, Stan forced himself to look at Wanda and Pietro. With his last bit of strength, he choked out, "Run..."

Their eyes reddened with tears.

Before they could act, a sentinel robot blocked their escape.

Looking at them, Ultron smiled. "Two more test subjects—this is turning out well."

Stan's face was filled with rage, while Wanda and Pietro were overwhelmed with despair, frozen in place.

Against these terrifying sentinels, resistance felt utterly futile.

Just as hopelessness engulfed them, a sudden gust of wind came from above.

Wanda, Pietro, and even Ultron looked up in surprise.

Descending gracefully from the sky was a figure clad in white, emanating an aura of quiet power.

(End of Chapter)

As the figure slowly descended from the sky, everyone present—Wanda, Pietro, Stan, and even Ultron—froze in place.

First, they were astonished that someone could float in the air. Then, upon seeing the person's attire, their faces were filled with shock.

"White Knight?"

"What's he doing here?"

The three were in utter disbelief.

While they were consumed by their amazement, Ultron felt something else besides shock—fear.

This terrifying man… Why is he in Sokovia?

Overwhelmed by unease, Ultron spoke with a trace of fear in his voice. "White Knight, what are you here for?"

As he spoke, the sentinel robot holding Stan released its grip. All five sentinel robots turned to face the White Knight, alert but hesitant to make a move.

Stan, coughing and clutching his neck, along with Wanda and Pietro watching from a distance, stared in astonishment at Ultron's reaction.

The mere appearance of the White Knight reduced this arrogant robot to fear?
The once-dominant presence was now gone.

Thinking back to the hopelessness they felt facing the sentinel robots, and comparing it to the current scene, their emotions were a mix of awe and disbelief.

While floating down, Syd's gaze fell on Wanda and Pietro, and a flicker of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Wanda and Pietro? What are they doing in Sokovia?

Suddenly, a realization dawned on him, and his expression softened.

Right. Wanda and Pietro live here.

His thoughts drifted to their backstory:

When they were ten years old, their home had been destroyed by a Stark Industries missile, killing their parents. This tragedy fueled their hatred toward Tony Stark, whom they blamed for their suffering, and their desire for revenge.

Later, they became test subjects for Hydra's experiments with the Mind Stone, which awakened their abilities.

However, with Syd's interference during the Battle of New York, the Mind Scepter had already been taken by him. Without it, Hydra had no means to conduct their experiments.

A quick glance at the siblings confirmed Syd's suspicion—they had yet to awaken their powers.

Turning his attention to Ultron, Syd raised his right hand, and a faint red glow of chaos magic appeared.

In an instant, four explosions erupted. All but the sentinel robot containing Ultron were obliterated, reduced to nothing by the chaotic energy.

Ultron froze.

Nearby, Wanda, Pietro, and Stan stood dumbfounded.

The sentinels they could barely dent, the ones that had filled them with despair, were gone in the blink of an eye.

Watching the scene unfold, they were struck with a newfound understanding of the White Knight's power—overwhelming and terrifying.

And this wasn't even his strongest ability!

The thought of the White Knight's reality-warping power sent chills down their spines. They looked at him with awe, fear, and even a hint of envy.

No wonder he's an Omega-level mutant…
If only we could be that strong…

While they wrestled with their thoughts, Ultron tried to suppress his panic.

"White Knight, what are you planning to do?" Ultron said. "If you're here to save these three, I can let them go and leave…"

His voice carried an uncharacteristic note of submission. Realizing this, Ultron immediately added with forced confidence, "You can't kill me, you know. Destroying my body won't matter—I'll just upload my consciousness elsewhere. You're wasting your time."

As he spoke, confidence returned to his voice.

That's right. He can't kill me. Even if he destroys this body, I'll simply move to another. This White Knight can't do anything to me!

The thought brought a faint smile to Ultron's face, tinged with smugness and mockery.

But Syd merely smirked in return. "Oh? Is that so?"

In a flash, he appeared beside Ultron.

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Before Ultron could react, Syd placed his hand on the sentinel robot containing him.

To be thorough, Syd's eyes glowed red as he activated chaos magic. The Mind Stone's energy combined with his chaos magic, enveloping Ultron completely.

"What are you doing…?" Ultron began, his tone shifting from confusion to terror.

"What have you done? Why can't I connect to the network anymore?"

His voice trembled with fear.

While Ultron panicked, Syd's expression revealed satisfaction.

As I thought. Disconnecting him from the network disables his ability to escape.

With the combined power of the Mind Stone and chaos magic, any form of network connectivity was utterly impossible.

Ultron's disconnection was inevitable.

Stan, Wanda, and Pietro could only watch in stunned silence.

Though they didn't fully understand what had happened, seeing the panic on Ultron's face made it clear—he had lost.

How long did it take?
Mere moments to defeat the very entity that had brought them to despair.

Once again, they were reminded of the White Knight's sheer power and terror.

As Syd wrapped the sentinel robot in chaos magic, he prepared to leave with Ultron in tow.

But just as he floated upward, Pietro's urgent voice called out, "White Knight, wait! Don't leave yet!"

Syd paused mid-air, turning his gaze toward the trio.

The weight of his presence was palpable, and the three felt their bodies tremble under the pressure.

Clenching his fists, Pietro gritted his teeth and said, "White Knight, can we come with you?"

"We… we can help you. Me, Wanda, and Stan—whatever you need."

Syd looked at them thoughtfully, his expression calm as he asked, "Why?"

Before Pietro could respond, Wanda stepped forward. Understanding her brother's intent, she spoke firmly, "We want revenge on Tony Stark. If we follow you, we'll have a better chance."

It was simple—they sought power. Unable to achieve it on their own, they offered their service in exchange for an alliance.

After speaking, the trio held their breath, anxiously awaiting the White Knight's response.

To their surprise, his expression didn't change, as if he wasn't the least bit moved—or perhaps, he had anticipated this all along.

(End of Chapter)

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