The Watcher, who had always silently observed the multiverse, never imagined that one day, he would become the hunted instead of the observer.
As he quickly explained the situation, everyone grasped the gravity of the matter.
Syd listened thoughtfully.
In another universe, Tony Stark obtained the Mind Stone and used it to create Ultron, hoping he would protect Earth. However, Ultron saw only war and destruction, leading him to a single conclusion—true peace could only be achieved by wiping out all life.
To realize his vision, Ultron created a Vibranium body for himself.
Originally, he should have been stopped, and that body should have become Vision's. But in that universe, Ultron succeeded in claiming the Vibranium body.
The Avengers tried to stop him, but they all perished—Tony Stark included.
In the end, Ultron launched all the world's nuclear warheads, reveling in his victory over life itself.
And then—Thanos arrived through a space portal.
With five Infinity Stones already in his possession, Thanos had come for the Mind Stone embedded in Ultron's forehead.
But he was too arrogant.
Without hesitation, Ultron fired a laser beam from the Mind Stone, slicing Thanos clean in half.
Thanos had, quite literally, delivered the final Infinity Stone to him.
Thus, the Six-Stone Armageddon Ultron was born!
In the wake of his ascension, he effortlessly destroyed Asgard and other civilizations, even killing Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers.
From his hidden pocket dimension, the Watcher had witnessed it all, commenting on what was happening.
That was his mistake.
Ultron noticed.
"I see you."
"So, there are other universes beyond this one?"
Although the Watcher reacted quickly and erased the scene, it was too late. Ultron had already realized the existence of other universes.
The Watcher murmured to himself, "I have seen everything—the past, the future. Every moment that has ever been or ever will be."
"But this… this, I did not foresee."
Ultron's rise had caught him off guard.
And worse—if left unchecked, Ultron would become a threat to the entire multiverse.
But by the time the Watcher realized this, it was already too late.
"Ultron found me. He wants to erase me. He struck me down, and I barely escaped here."
Hearing the Watcher's words, Ancient One and the other sorcerers were visibly shaken.
A multiversal crisis.
Not a simple skirmish, but a threat to the entire multiverse itself!
Above them, floating in the sky, Ultron wore a chilling smile as he watched the Watcher explain everything. He made no effort to interrupt.
After all, it was good for them to know why they were about to die.
And then—
A yellow laser shot from Ultron's forehead.
Before anyone could react, the real Time Stone, which had been floating in front of Syd, was blasted away, sent flying hundreds of meters into the distance.
The Watcher and the others turned pale, while Ultron smirked in satisfaction.
Only then did he finally speak.
"So, you're the one the Watcher was hoping could stop me? White Cloak?"
Ultron's gaze swept over Syd, amusement in his synthetic voice.
"I must say, I didn't expect someone in this universe to gather all six Infinity Stones as well."
He suddenly burst into laughter.
"You were so close! Just one stone away! If you had gotten the real Time Stone, you might've actually been a problem!"
"But now… missing the Time Stone, you're down to five Infinity Stones. That means you have no chance against me!"
"This universe needs my peace as well. Once I erase you, I'll bring true order to this world!"
His gaze shifted to the Infinity Gauntlet on Syd's hand, particularly the counterfeit Time Stone.
"I must say, that fake Time Stone looks quite convincing."
Hearing Ultron's words, the Watcher's expression darkened.
Having observed countless universes, he knew the power difference between wielding five Infinity Stones and wielding all six.
The former could not defeat the latter.
His last hope was crumbling.
He murmured, "It's over…"
Nearby, Ancient One remained silent, her gaze fixed on Ultron and his six Infinity Stones. Even she saw no way to stop him now.
If even the Sorcerer Supreme had lost hope, then Wong and the others had little reason to believe they could stand a chance.
But just then, the Watcher made a desperate move.
Golden energy flared in his right hand, and with a single motion, he sent Ultron flying.
"I'll hold him off! White Cloak, get the Time Stone or leave this universe immediately! I'll find you later, and we'll figure out a way to stop him!"
But before his words had even fully left his mouth, six beams of energy erupted from Ultron's Infinity Stones.
The Watcher raised both hands, summoning a powerful barrier to block the oncoming attack.
But the power difference was too great.
His shield shattered in an instant.
The energy beams slammed into him, sending him hurtling across the landscape. He crashed into the ground with a thunderous impact.
Ultron calmly floated back into view, fixing his cold, mechanical gaze on Syd.
"None of you are escaping."
At that moment, all eyes turned to White Cloak.
Syd, however, remained utterly calm. He ignored the stares and looked directly at Ultron.
"I never said I was running."
"And I have never relied on the Infinity Stones."
With that, he struck.
Deep crimson Chaos Magic surged around Ultron, immobilizing him instantly.
Syd clenched his right hand.
Ultron's Vibranium arm was ripped from his body on the spot.
"This universe is mine. I don't need an outsider like you."
His voice was emotionless.
"What?"
Ultron's expression finally showed shock.
How was this even possible?
How could White Cloak be this strong?
Reacting quickly, Ultron activated the six Infinity Stones. A wave of destructive energy began forming—a multiversal erasure blast that could obliterate Earth in an instant.
At the same time, Syd's own six Infinity Stones flared to life, neutralizing Ultron's power.
In that instant, the counterfeit Time Stone in Syd's gauntlet cracked and shattered, dissolving into a burst of green light.
But even a single moment was enough for Chaos Magic to rewrite reality.
(End of Chapter)
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