Starting as a Class Five Mutant-Chapter 456 -

"Almost there… just half the experience left."

Syd's eyes gleamed with anticipation.

Aside from that…

His attention shifted toward his current state.

In his Orochi form, the power of the Black Particles had increased at least tenfold.

As for Sunshine, its destructive might had reached near-unstoppable levels!

After all, the true Sunshine attack shattered space itself—who could possibly endure that?

The range had also doubled, expanding from over 2,600 kilometers to around 5,000 kilometers—not an overwhelming increase, but still significant.

Why had he become so much stronger?

Feeling the subtle yet undeniable connection with Earth, as well as the power it was channeling into him, Syd pondered.

It was similar to how Dimensional Lords gained a boost in their own realms. Near Earth, while in Orochi form, he too was empowered.

Put simply…

This was no longer just a planet.

"Earth has become… my Earth." Syd thought with an amused smirk.

With that, he deactivated his Orochi transformation.

His massive serpentine form distorted, fading away.

Within moments, he returned to his normal human shape, his black clothing restored.

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A sense of emptiness followed.

It felt… uncomfortable.

Without hesitation, he activated Spatial Shift.

A ripple spread through space, and under the watchful eyes of the entire world, Syd vanished from orbit.

In a secluded alleyway, his form reappeared.

Basking in the sunlight, he casually resumed practicing Chaos Magic.

Scarlet energy flickered in his hands.

[Chaos Magic EXP +1]

Meanwhile, his sudden disappearance left the world—along with various pantheons and dimensional entities—momentarily stunned.

Unable to locate him, all they could do was discuss the Messiah in hushed, urgent whispers.

As Heracles made his way toward Earth, news of Syd's actions spread like wildfire.

First, it reached the powerhouses of the galaxy—the Kree Empire.

Among their ranks, discussions erupted.

"Have you heard? A being on Terra possesses power on par with a Celestial!"

"Terra?

"What are the Celestials?"

Those unaware of the Celestials' existence were confused, while those who knew gasped in horror.

In the rebuilt Collector's Museum, Taneleer Tivan, the Collector, was stunned.

"Is this real?"

As someone who understood the Celestials well, he knew just how terrifying they were.

His own base—Knowhere—had been built from the severed head of a deceased Celestial.

Even in death, the sheer power radiating from that skull was overwhelming.

But a living Celestial? That was an entirely different level.

And now, someone rivaled such a being?

His expression turned grim.

"Terra again…"

If he remembered correctly, the White Knight, who had taken the Power Stone, was also from that planet.

What kind of place was Tera? Why did it keep producing monsters?

For the first time, the Collector found himself unable to comprehend the mystery surrounding Earth.

...

In another sector of the galaxy, the Guardians of the Galaxy also heard the rumors.

"Messiah?" Star-Lord frowned. "Isn't that the guy people say is on the same level as the White Knight?"

"Rumor has it that one of them can destroy a city in an instant, while the other can wipe out countless lives with ease…"

They had seen the White Knight's power firsthand multiple times.

But Messiah? That one was still an enigma.

The White Knight had already been absurdly strong.

Now, Messiah was supposedly even more terrifying?

"This has to be fake." Star-Lord scoffed.

"Exactly." Rocket Raccoon rolled his eyes. "Celestials, black holes—what's next, space gods? Anyone who believes this nonsense is an idiot."

"Agreed." Drax nodded. "There's no way a Celestial can create black holes, nor can Messiah have such power."

Gamora, who had been silently listening, finally spoke up, frowning.

"You idiots, have you forgotten what I told you about the Celestials?"

"Didn't the Collector once show us a recording of one wielding the Power Stone and destroying an entire planet?"

At her words, realization dawned on them.

The memory resurfaced, and suddenly, their disbelief turned to horror.

"Wait… are you saying this could be true?" Star-Lord hesitated.

"Yes." Gamora nodded.

Silence fell among the Guardians.

Then, all at once—

"Shit." Drax cursed.

Sovereign Empire

In the Sovereign homeworld, High Priestess Ayesha sat in disbelief.

"What?"

Wasn't Messiah the Earthling rumored to be capable of destroying a city?

How had he suddenly become capable of obliterating black holes?!

This power gap was beyond absurd.

She stared blankly ahead, unable to process the information.

"No. No, I refuse to believe it! A mere primitive race—an inferior species!"

Clutching her golden head, Ayesha shook it violently, trying to deny reality.

But no matter how much she rejected it, deep down, she knew the truth.

The sources were too credible.

Messiah's power was real.

Titan

In the throne room of the Mad Titan Thanos, the atmosphere was tense.

His expression was dark.

He rose from his throne, pacing restlessly.

It was already frustrating enough that the White Knight held four Infinity Stones.

And now Earth had another powerhouse?

A being so strong that even he had to tread carefully?

Thanos could already see it—if he didn't act soon, his dream of wielding the full set of Infinity Stones might become impossible.

But no matter how much he schemed, he couldn't think of a way to take the stones from the White Knight.

Just then, a smooth, composed voice spoke.

"Lord Thanos."

Standing nearby was Ebony Maw, clad in his signature black robes, his pale, ashen skin exuding an aura of eerie elegance.

His gaze was serene, yet knowing.

"If you wish to deal with the White Knight… or Messiah… there may be a way."

Thanos stopped pacing.

His eyes narrowed.

"Oh?"

"You have a plan?"

Ebony Maw's lips curled into a mysterious smile.

Under the watchful eyes of Thanos and the other members of the Black Order, he spoke.

"I have heard whispers of an ancient being… a deity known as Eternity."

"It is said that Eternity once made a promise: whoever first lays eyes upon It… shall have a single wish granted."

Silence fell upon the room.

Then, Thanos and his lieutenants exchanged looks.

Eternity?

A being that transcended time itself?

If this legend was true…

Then perhaps, the Infinity Stones were not the only path to ultimate power.

(End of Chapter)

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"Eternity..."

Thanos murmured.

A memory surfaced in his mind, filling him with astonishment.

The Eternity mentioned by Ebony Maw was not just any deity. Unlike the native gods of Asgard, this was a true cosmic god!

It was said that Eternity was the personification of a cosmic phenomenon—an abstract entity made manifest, an existence beyond comprehension.

Just how powerful must such a being be?

Thanos pondered for a long time but could not even begin to fathom what it meant for a cosmic phenomenon to take form. He even found it difficult to believe.

Recalling this incomprehensible information, Thanos hesitated before asking, "The Eternity you speak of—is it the rumored entity that embodies a cosmic abstraction?"

Hearing this, Ebony Maw nodded and said, "This being once made a promise—whoever lays eyes on it first shall be granted a single wish."

"Thanos, my lord, if you are the first to meet Eternity, you could use that wish to accomplish many things—including erasing the Messiah and the White Cloaked Warrior!"

"I believe that with the power of such a cosmic god, achieving this would not be difficult at all."

Listening to Ebony Maw's words, Thanos did not doubt whether such an abstract cosmic entity was capable of this feat.

Since it had made such a promise, it would surely not go back on its word. Whoever saw it first would definitely be granted a wish.

With this thought in mind, Thanos's eyes burned with desire as he asked, "How can I find this Eternity?"

Under the gazes of Thanos and the Black Order, Ebony Maw slowly spoke, "My lord, this great entity exists in a place that is extremely difficult for us to reach."

"To get there, we need to use a particular object."

"What object?" Thanos asked, puzzled.

"Asgard's Bifröst," Ebony Maw replied.

Meanwhile, on Earth.

[+1 Chaos Magic Experience]

Syd continued practicing Chaos Magic, red energy flickering around his hands.

[Ability: Chaos Magic (1089/2000) Level 4]

"Too slow..."

Syd sighed.

Like Sunshine, Chaos Magic was proving difficult to level up.

Moreover, the energy of the Space Stone could not be used to practice Chaos Magic.

This limitation made progress frustratingly slow.

Compared to abilities like Black Particles, which improved rapidly, Chaos Magic was an uphill battle. If it advanced at the same speed, he would have reached Level 5 already.

Syd couldn't help but reminisce about those faster advancements.

"I wonder how many more days it will take... and—"

His attention shifted to the progress of unlocking Baldur's abilities.

The progress bar was close to 100%, but it wasn't there yet.

Would he awaken a new ability during the process?

Would he unlock Baldur's Omega ability?

Even Syd couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.

"What kind of Omega ability does Baldur possess?"

Just as he was pondering this, a unique presence descended upon Earth.

A man clad in minimalistic battle armor, his bronze skin glistening under the sun, stepped onto the city streets. His muscular body and wild hair made him look primal, almost beastly. In his grip was a golden lightning-shaped weapon, shimmering with divine light.

As soon as he appeared, he was noticed by pedestrians.

"My god..."

Seeing this sudden arrival, many screamed and ran in terror.

Within moments, more than half of the people on the street had fled, leaving only those who were either brave or too curious for their own good.

After all, given recent events—the Sentinel attack and the Messiah's appearance—people had grown wary.

They didn't want to let their guard down, only to be killed by this unexpected figure, who seemed to possess teleportation or spatial abilities.

One particularly fearless bearded man, a burly white guy, studied him curiously and asked, "Bro, what kind of power is this? So cool—you just appeared out of nowhere! Are you a mutant?"

Gesturing animatedly, he continued, "And that outfit... looks ancient. Did you just come from a costume party?"

"Greek style? Is Greek fashion trending now?"

As he chattered on, the people who had stayed behind glanced at him with admiration for his audacity.

Meanwhile, the newly arrived man—Hercules—understood his words and responded directly, "A mutant? No, I am a god of Olympus."

The moment he spoke, everyone— including the chatty man, Simon—was stunned.

"Olympus?"

"A god?"

A deity from Greek mythology?

Impossible...

Then again, if Asgardian gods had shown up, why not the Greek ones?

"Bro, are you sure you're not joking?" Simon asked, unable to contain himself.

Hercules didn't bother answering. Instead, he asked, "I'm looking for someone. Do you know where the Messiah is?"

The Messiah?

The stunned crowd instantly tensed up, their eyes filled with fear.

Simon quickly said, "We don't know! If you're looking for the Messiah, you should ask the police."

Without waiting for a response, he turned and left in a hurry.

The others, seeing this, also bolted.

They had no choice—just hearing the name Messiah sent chills down their spines.

Seeing them scatter, Hercules frowned.

Fortunately, he had prepared for this.

Reaching to his waist, he pulled out a red compass. The device's needle spun rapidly.

This artifact, forged by Hephaestus, had the ability to locate people.

In the next second, an image flashed through his mind—Messiah, dressed in black, standing in space above Earth.

Soon, the compass needle stopped spinning and pointed in a fixed direction.

Hercules's eyes brightened with excitement. "Hephaestus truly makes remarkable artifacts!"

With that, he retrieved a palm-sized red wing from his waist—another artifact Hephaestus had lent him for tracking the Messiah.

In the next instant, the wing expanded and attached itself to his back.

With a powerful flap, a gust of wind surged forth, and in a blur, Hercules vanished into the sky, leaving only a faint afterimage behind.

Now, he was flying at supersonic speed toward the Messiah's location.

Moments after he disappeared, S.H.I.E.L.D. and other agencies arrived, having received reports from the citizens.

Scanning the area and seeing nothing, Agent Coulson, dressed in a black suit, sighed—this was going to be trouble.

(End of Chapter)

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