Chapter 27

The gunfire paused momentarily.

At this moment, everyone's attention—from the soldiers firing their guns, to the assisting police officers, and even Captain George and the audience—was captured by the approaching figure.

The young man who came forward wore a white short-sleeved shirt and brown shorts, with chestnut-brown hair and azure blue eyes.

Although most of his face was hidden by a mask, his handsome features were still partly visible.

"Is this the mutant fugitive?"

"He looks so young, does he really have the capability to do all that?"

"I'm wondering too, he doesn't look like he has that kind of ability."

Audience members who had not seen the video speculated amongst themselves.

Watching the scene on their screens, Professor Charles Xavier and Magneto felt the young man's face seemed somewhat familiar, though they couldn't pinpoint where they had seen him before.

Although this feeling wasn't new to them, they dismissed it as a mere illusion. Regardless of their thoughts, as mutants themselves, they couldn't help but feel worried for the young man.

"Why did you come out?"

Logan, while keeping an eye on the Sentinel spiders, asked with a furrowed brow.

Otto and his companion also expressed their concerns, knowing that these people were after him; why hadn't he run away? With his teleportation abilities, he should have been able to leave, they thought. Staying could not only be unhelpful but might also put them at risk.

"You all should leave, I'll handle this," Syd said. "If you continue to intervene, you'll be in danger."

Hearing this, Logan's frown deepened.

"Listen, kid, don't try to be a hero. You should leave and let us handle this!"

Although Logan was somewhat surprised that the young man had previously managed to disable a mechanical spider's leg, he still didn't believe that the young man could face so many well-armed opponents.

So, at this moment, he was urging him to leave, planning to stay behind himself to buy some time.

Then, another voice chimed in.

"He's right, you should leave."

Huh?

Heads turned towards the source of the voice.

A burly man with a black hood approached with large strides.

"Go quickly, I'll hold them off!" the burly man said with a heavy voice.

Looking at Syd, he sighed inwardly.

His impression of the young man was still based on their initial encounters; the young man's powers might handle a dozen people, but facing dozens of fully armed soldiers would be difficult.

Thus, he too urged the young man to leave.

Wolverine Logan and his companions were initially wary, then relaxed.

Is he here to help?

Seeing their questioning looks, Syd nodded.

Although Chris was masked with a black hood, Syd recognized him from his physique and voice.

At that moment, Captain George's cold voice came from afar.

"None of you will leave today!"

Following his command, the soldiers resumed shooting.

Chris's body emitted a red glow, forming an energy shield that blocked the tranquilizer darts, then he pulled out a pistol from his waist and started shooting.

Bang, bang!

The soldiers and the group were soon embroiled in a fierce battle.

Unfortunately, despite their formidable abilities, facing Sentinel robots and the unexpected tranquilizer guns put them at a disadvantage.

Valentine even got hit by a tranquilizer dart and quickly collapsed to the ground!

The live audience discussed enthusiastically.

"These mutants are quite powerful, but facing so many soldiers, they seem outmatched now."

"Haha... They're about to lose, and once they do, that mutant kid hiding behind won't escape either!"

Captain George and Captain Kenny watched the scene with satisfied smiles.

"This is what happens when you oppose us!" Captain George sneered. "None of you will escape today!"

Saying so, he signaled covertly to a nearby soldier.

The signaled soldier quietly withdrew from the assault.

Suddenly, the sound of a sniper rifle shot echoed through the area.

Not good!

Logan and the others' expressions changed, and they quickly looked towards the young man.

At that moment, both the live audience and those present turned their gaze to the same spot.

And then, they were stunned.

The young man they thought had been shot was actually standing there unharmed, without a mark on him.

How could this be...

Could everyone have guessed wrong?

Was the bullet not meant for the young man?

As they pondered, they saw the hidden sniper shoot again.

Bang!

The bullet whistled, closing in on its target at a shocking speed.

At that moment, all eyes were focused on the young man.

And then, they were shocked.

The bullet that had been shot suddenly vanished?!

As confusion and shock permeated the crowd, Syd, the target of the sniper, breathed a sigh of relief.

He had set up two rebound shields in front of him as soon as he came out, which immediately absorbed the sniper bullet into a void.

The audience was puzzled.

"How did the bullet disappear?"

"Did it miss?"

As they wondered, Syd said coldly, "Return to sender!"

Without waiting for the bullet trapped in the void space to disintegrate, Syd released it.

Swoosh! The frozen sniper bullet reappeared and sped back towards the sniper at the same speed.

"What!"

"Ah!"

The sniper screamed as the bullet struck him in the chest.

Blood splattered as he clutched his chest, falling to the ground, gasping for breath, seemingly hit in the heart.

Whether it was the sniper or others, everyone was filled with astonishment.

"What kind of power is that?"

"Rebounding bullets?"

While the audience was confused, the expressions of Captain George and Captain Kenny changed drastically, unable to believe what they had just seen.

"Did Number 37 hide another ability?"

Amidst his astonishment, Captain George urgently ordered the soldiers, "Forget those other mutants, focus all attacks on that mutant fugitive!"

"Yes!"

Instantly, a barrage of tranquilizer darts and bullets rapidly headed towards Syd.

[Rebound Shield Experience +1]

[Rebound Shield Experience +1]

Bullet after bullet, dart after dart, mysteriously disappeared and then reappeared.

"Ah..."

Despite being prepared, Captain George and his men were still caught off guard by the returning bullets and darts.

For a moment, screams filled the air.

Logan and the others stood aside, completely dumbfounded by the scene.

(End of Chapter)