The Infinity Stone is so dangerous?
Tony Stark and the others were stunned.
This was completely different from what they had imagined. Did it mean that they could never use the Infinity Stone? Could they never wield the incredible power it offered?
They hadn't considered this at all!
Initially, they thought anyone could use the Infinity Stone, and whoever obtained it would gain immense power…
Suddenly, Hawkeye Barton muttered, "Is it possible that the White-Clad Hero has always been the strong one?"
"If the Power Stone can't even be touched by the non-human sentinel robots, yet the White-Clad Hero can use it unharmed, then…"
Barton's words made them realize something.
How powerful must the White-Clad Hero be to handle the Power Stone without any harm? His body is that strong?!
The group was struck with astonishment and understanding.
"I was overthinking. With such a limitation, it's no wonder…" Tony Stark said with a dawning realization. "That's why the Power Stone is so terrifying. The side effect is that it's deadly to everyone but a rare exception."
"So, it seems the Infinity Stone's power is reasonable and less terrifying than we thought."
While they discussed, their phones on the table faithfully received the information. Nick Fury from S.H.I.E.L.D. heard their conversation clearly.
"So that's how it is?"
Fury sighed in realization.
It seemed he had been daydreaming about the Power Stone.
"Mortals can't use it…"
A look of apprehension appeared in Fury's eyes.
They had Thor here, so they understood the situation. Other forces, however, were left stunned and confused.
Secret Military Base
"How could this happen?"
General Howell, Base Commander Alessandro, and Dr. Bolívar were all bewildered.
Just a moment ago, they had been fantasizing about how to study and use the Infinity Stone. Now…
They couldn't believe it.
How could the sentinel robot holding the Infinity Stone suddenly explode?
Dr. Bolívar speculated in shock, "Could it be that the sentinel robot couldn't withstand the power of the Stone?"
Hearing this, Base Commander Alessandro and the other officers were momentarily stunned.
Upon closer thought, they realized Dr. Bolívar's explanation seemed to fit the reality.
But if even the non-human sentinel robots couldn't handle it, how could the White-Clad Hero?
They were dumbfounded.
Other Forces
Aside from Dr. Bolívar, other smart individuals also deduced the situation and data from the sentinel robot's explosion and understood what had happened.
Even among the hundreds of millions of people from various countries, many figured it out.
At the Scene
The purple explosion's aftermath gradually subsided.
Only Syd, floating in the air, and the glowing purple Power Stone remained.
With a slight motion of his right hand, the Power Stone flew to him and was easily grasped as he held it up before the eyes of various forces and hundreds of millions of people.
The purple light flickered, and purple energy spread, but despite the Power Stone's energy swirling around, Syd's body remained unchanged.
At that moment, the White-Clad Hero, floating in the air, holding the Stone, exuded an aura like a god or demon.
It was as if the Infinity Stone belonged to him by right, that only he could use it, and others were unworthy…
At this moment, countless people fell into silence and disbelief.
Ignoring others' thoughts, Syd, after gripping the Power Stone, immediately distorted and entered optical invisibility, disappearing from the view of various forces and millions of onlookers.
The grand military operation ended in a fiasco.
Although it was unclear what the military's next plan would be, for now, they posed no threat to him.
Of course, Syd did not think this was the end of the matter.
In fact, the military likely still had a large number of sentinel robots left...
At the Secret Military Base
The generals were in hesitation, currently discussing with several lawmakers about whether to continue sending sentinel robots to detain the White-Clad Hero and possibly deploy a nuclear weapon!
Regardless of the impact on the city or the sacrifices involved, their goal was to eliminate the White-Clad Hero!
However, the proposal was immediately rejected by three lawmakers.
"We're not at that point yet. Let's wait and see."
"Dropping a nuclear bomb on the city would have significant repercussions and would be hard to justify. It's better to avoid it unless absolutely necessary…"
Listening to the lawmakers' cautious statements, General Howell and the others could understand but felt reluctant.
However, since the lawmakers had spoken, they had little choice but to accept it. They didn't want to bear the blame and pressure of deploying a nuclear weapon.
Of course, this was only a temporary decision. The use of a nuclear weapon might still be considered depending on future developments.
As the generals and lawmakers discussed the situation, people from various countries started venting their frustration and cursing Irina.
They flooded the comments section of Irina's live broadcast website.
"Irina, didn't you say the military was fully prepared and that even if the White-Clad Hero and Messiah were Omega mutants, they would be punished? What's going on now?"
"Irina, you deceitful person! You've played us!"
"You're useless!"
The public, having once trusted Irina and feeling confident, were now red-faced and humiliated.
To think that hundreds or even thousands of sentinel robots couldn't handle the White-Clad Hero?
Though they knew it was unreasonable to blame Irina, their anger led them to vent their frustration on her.
On the Program Stage
Looking at the barrage of comments, Irina, who was suffering from online abuse, had a grim expression.
While the public berated Irina, Syd was deep in thought.
With the Power Stone in hand, he had not revealed much of his true strength this time.
He was contemplating how to locate the military's stronghold and deliver a significant blow.
As for the President and other high-ranking officials, he hesitated but chose not to take any action for now.
He was concerned that in a desperate situation, they might use a nuclear weapon in a mutually destructive manner.
Although Venom had a sense of danger, it had been blocked once before, causing Venom not to sense the impending threat.
(End of Chapter)