IMUC Chapter 600 Reinforcements

I have finished translating this fanfic, IMUC (I Am In Marvel With Unlimited Cards) and have posted all the advanced chapters on Patreon. (https://www.patreon.com/c/marvel6395). You can read all the advanced chapters there.

At nearly a hundred meters above, the city of Sokovia continued to rise towards the sky. As it approached the sun, the temperature in the city climbed a few degrees.

The local residents, numbering in the thousands, were like ants on a hot pan, panicking and fleeing in all directions. Unfortunately, with the city already detached from the ground, no matter how much they ran, they could only reach the edge of the city and stare helplessly at the high sky beyond.

Some residents driving vehicles sped along the main road out of the city. When they reached the edge of Sokovia and failed to stop in time, they drove straight off the city and fell to the ground a hundred meters below, along with their vehicles.

There was no way out.

Many residents, with their families in tow, sat in despair at the city's edge, watching helplessly as the city moved farther away from the surface.

Realizing the gravity of the situation, the Avengers team that arrived at Sokovia immediately launched a fierce assault on the Ultron Regiment occupying the city.

The Ultron Regiment, led by Ultron, did not back down. During this time, Ultron used advanced equipment taken from Stark Industries, combined with resources from Hydra's bases, to mass-produce hundreds of Ultron Soldiers around the clock.

Although the Ultron Soldiers were not the most powerful, they were still a deadly advanced mechanical force for ordinary people. They did not know fear, only obeying system commands, and their powerful and endless Kryon firepower made them formidable modern warfare weapons.

Tony Stark's plan for mass production was originally intended to create an Ultron Regiment to protect the Earth and fully arm humanity. These Ultron Soldiers, designed to handle extraterrestrial invasions, had considerable combat capabilities.

The Avengers team engaged in a full-scale battle with the Ultron Regiment in the heart of Sokovia.

Deafening artillery fire roared through the streets, and blazing flames consumed buildings. Black ash fluttered everywhere in the chilling wind high above.

Ultron Regiment soldiers poured out from underground bases, forming a tidal wave of black and silver Iron Man suits, rushing forward like a horde of rats, causing onlookers to shudder.

Captain Steve Rogers, seasoned from battle, showed no sign of fear. He raised his Vibranium shield high, shouting orders, and led the charge against the Ultron Regiment.

Banner, having regained his senses, pounded his chest, stretching his muscles as his black T-shirt ripped, transforming into the Hulk. He ran past Steve and smashed into the dense ranks of Iron Soldiers.

Thor, never willing to be outdone in battle, raised his hammer high, swinging it fiercely. He and Hulk charged into the enemy ranks together.

Tony Stark, wearing a new Iron Man suit, ignited the engines on his hands and feet and soared into the sky. He opened several small ports on his shoulders and began indiscriminate bombing of the rear of the Ultron Regiment. He then descended and used the palm-mounted engines for precise energy cannon fire.

Falcon extended his Steel Wings and, armed with dual pistols, flew above, providing covering fire.

Black Widow, Hawkeye, and the recently revived Logan took up the rear, dealing with Ultron Soldiers that others missed during their assault.

After five minutes of intense combat in the center of Sokovia, the city streets turned into ruins. Countless mechanical soldiers remain burned in the flames. Despite this, the Iron Soldiers kept coming, like an endless tide, reminiscent of the New York battle.

But this time, the Avengers were fighting against Earth-made creations of their own making.

"Is this ever going to end!" Thor swung his hammer again, smashing an Ultrol Soldier into a heap of twisted metal. But looking around, he saw countless more Ultron Regiment soldiers.

Steve's chest heaved as he used his shield to strike Ultron Soldiers. Breathing heavily, he said, "The battle is at a stalemate. At this rate, the city will collapse, and we won't be able to save either the Earth or the civilians."

"We need reinforcements, plenty of reinforcements…"

As Tony hovered in the air, two small streaks of light suddenly zipped across the city streets, hitting two Ultron Soldiers squarely in the chest. The strikes disrupted their Kryon cores and pinned them against the remaining walls of buildings.

"What's that?"

Natasha widened her eyes. The pinned Iron Men were clearly struck by two samurai swords. She looked back and saw a familiar figure descending towards the battlefield, standing on the two swords.

"Raina!" Natasha exclaimed in surprise.

Raina nodded and landed on the ground. She extended her arms forward, using her mind to control four swords that flew autonomously and launched a fierce attack on the Ultron Soldiers.

With a golden cape fluttering, Vision flew into the city center, effortlessly tearing an Ultrol Soldier in half. 

He said softly, "I just encountered Ultron and managed to confine its consciousness data within its mechanical body. Unfortunately, it still managed to escape. We need to end this quickly and stop the city's ascent."

"Miss Raina, where is my godfather? Isn't he joining the fight?"

With a crisp clang, Tony landed back on the ground and asked Raina.

"Not for now," Raina replied, shaking her head. Knowing Kyle well, she looked up and said, "It seems he went to call for reinforcements."

"Reinforcements?"

Tony was momentarily taken aback. Soon, his armor's replacement for Jarvis— Friday— voiced a cheerful alert: "Boss, there are two Helicarriers, about thirty fighter jets, and helicopters approaching the city."

"Two Helicarriers?"

Tony understood immediately. After all, SHIELD currently had only one Helicarrier, and the other one would be from Carl Family's secondary base.

"They're here." Raina looked up, spotting a fighter jet streaking across Sokovia's high skies. From the rear of the jet, dozens of black figures leaped out, dispersing into Sokovia with the help of compact gliders.

One of the figures seemed not to have any landing gear. It fell straight to the ground under gravity, rapidly expanding into a black humanoid monster. The monster grabbed onto building walls to slow its descent.

As the black humanoid monster landed near Tony, it glanced around and called out to Raina, "Boss," with a resigned shrug, "Seems like things are getting pretty big. The big boss issued a hemispheric summoning order for the Cardinals."

"Long time no see, Eddie." Natasha smiled. Since Eddie officially joined Carl Family as the captain of an assassination organization, he hadn't shown up in New York for a long while.

Raina quickly said, "It is indeed a bit of a mess. Have the Cardinals you brought to assist in evacuating the residents in the city."

"No problem. But it's not just us. SHIELD's reinforcements are also on the way and should arrive soon."

Eddie grinned, his excitement palpable. "It's rare for everyone to be here. Let's have a proper fight!"

(End of Chapter)