Chapter 103

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After checking on Kaecilius, Syd refocused on his own situation.

His hands glowed red as he floated towards the location where Kaecilius had placed the energy weapons.

Soon, he arrived at the secluded spot.

Seeing the pile of weapons on the ground, Syd squatted down and began absorbing the energy.

Blue light flickered from the weapons, with strands of spatial energy seeping out and crawling onto his hands, quickly entering his body.

Syd could feel the damaged Orochi panel rapidly recovering.

As time passed, one weapon after another was drained of its energy.

Soon, he heard a series of notifications.

[Ability: Levitation (Unlocked)]

[Ability: Sunshine (Unlocked)]

Hearing the notifications, Syd withdrew his hands, feeling quite pleased.

"Finally, all my abilities are restored. I have a preliminary means of self-protection!"

Syd breathed a sigh of relief.

In the Marvel universe, where gods and powerful beings were everywhere, even with Sunburst, he still felt a bit uncertain.

After all, the previous out-of-control incident was a fluke. He couldn't rely on losing control every time to unleash a city-destroying move.

Under normal circumstances, Sunshine at level three might cover about 120 meters, which was great for dealing with weaker foes but uncertain against stronger opponents.

Thinking about this made Syd even more eager to improve his strength.

Given more time, he could surely develop his powers to their fullest! Looking at the abilities on his panel, Syd focused on his current weak spot.

[Ability: Godly Physique (346/500) Level 2] (It's fits better than 'Divine')

"Let's get this to level three first. I wonder if I can upgrade it this afternoon..."

He started channeling the nascent divine power within his body.

A series of notifications sounded.

[Godly Physique experience +1]

As he practiced Godly Physique, Syd also pondered other ways to enhance his strength, possibly through external means.

If he could become stronger through experiments, he'd consider it, but as a wanted fugitive, that wasn't feasible.

So, external items were his only option...

"I remember in Thor: The Dark World, the Aether, or Reality Stone, appeared, right?"

"On Earth?"

"Or maybe in a space connected to Earth..."

Syd pondered.

The Reality Stone was a game-changing item, capable of altering reality much like Chaos Magic. For example, turning bullets into bubbles or people into stone—simple tasks for the Reality Stone.

It could reshape the surroundings according to the user's will. Of course, the power of a single stone had limits, and the Reality Stone's effect varied with the user's strength.

Its changes were temporary, and things reverted if the stone was moved too far away.

Unlike Chaos Magic, which could make permanent changes, bending reality without breaking the universe—a remarkable feat.

Still, the Reality Stone was more convenient and stable, ready for use whenever needed.

And with other stones, its effects would be extraordinary.

With the Infinity Gauntlet linking all the stones, the Reality Stone could erase physical forms, the Soul Stone could erase souls, and the other stones would make these changes permanent...

Syd frowned.

"Better not gather all the Infinity Stones. With my current strength, I probably can't withstand them..."

Even if he did nothing, he could still turn to dust, a victim of cosmic whims.

Unless, of course, the stones were in his possession.

"Currently, Earth has the Time Stone, Space Stone, and possibly the Reality Stone. The Mind Stone will appear later..."

Syd grimaced.

Six stones in total, yet so many were on Earth. It was absurd! "Where exactly is the Aether, the Reality Stone?"

Suddenly, Syd realized he couldn't recall the exact location.

He remembered that Jane Foster had to find it, after which it truly appeared.

"Seems like I need to keep an eye on Jane Foster, waiting for her to disappear. That's when the Reality Stone will emerge."

Syd rubbed his chin in thought.

Under the sunlight, his body continuously replenished its consumed energy.

[Godly Physique experience +1]

Time passed, and soon it was around 2 PM.

[Ability: Godly Physique (488/500) Level 2]

Leaving the park, Syd walked along a secluded path, checking his experience points.

"Almost level three..."

As he circulated the nascent divine power within his body, someone began quietly stalking him.

Watching the white-clad figure from a distance, Masao Yamasaki's eyes showed disdain.

A mere mutant, no matter how powerful, had a fragile body. A successful ambush would take down even the strongest mutant! "Even the Messiah would die if I got to him, let alone this so-called White Knight!"

Yamasaki thought disdainfully.

Preparing to act, hidden cameras began broadcasting the scene live.

"Is it that weird guy in white again?"

"Is he going to strike?"

Excited viewers watched, anticipation in their eyes.

Those in the know felt a twinge of sympathy for Syd.

A top ten world-class assassin—his targets never survived! If they were the man in white, they'd have prepared a will and coffin long ago.

How pitiful! Influential figures and those in the know felt sorry for him.

At that moment.

Walking along the street, Syd noticed two middle-aged passersby approaching.

Initially, they didn't catch his attention. After all, he often encountered others.

However, as they were about to pass by, Syd noticed something odd in his peripheral vision. The middle-aged man with a mustache on the left suddenly moved his right hand.

With a swift motion, a sharp dagger slid from his sleeve.

In a flash, the dagger aimed for Syd's heart.

In that instant, both Venom and Syd were momentarily stunned.

How did this man attack without triggering his danger sense?

(End of Chapter)