"Like Atlas?"
Karl nodded. "Exactly like Atlas."
Atlas—the Titan from Greek mythology who was condemned to hold up the world. During the war between Zeus and the Titans, Atlas chose to stand with the Titans. After their defeat, all the other Titans were imprisoned in the deepest depths of the underworld.
Except him.
Zeus punished Atlas by forcing him to bear the weight of the world for eternity.
Even now, his image could still be seen carved into sculptures and globes.
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"Come on, man—that's mythology," Tony said. "None of us can hold up an entire city. Even your giant summons can't do that."
Tony knew Karl could transform into massive summoned beings.
But so far, none of them had been large enough to support something the size of an entire city.
"No," Karl shook his head. "The old ones couldn't."
He raised his hand and clenched his fist toward the floating city in the distance.
Now, he possessed the power of Titan.
The largest of all summons.
In terms of raw strength, even Odin and Bahamut paled in comparison.
"You're serious?" Tony stared at him.
He knew Karl didn't joke about things like this.
Still—it sounded unbelievable.
"I am. Tony, your job is to stop Ultron before he reverses the engine. Leave the rest to me."
Karl's cloak fluttered behind him, his gaze unwavering, energy swirling faintly in his eyes.
"…Got it."
Tony nodded and immediately flew toward the central church.
He trusted Karl.
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"Avengers… it's time to fight for humanity."
"Civilians are evacuated. Tony, what's next?" Steve asked after sending the last group onto an evacuation ship.
"Hold the switch inside the church. Take down Ultron!"
Everyone rushed toward the church.
Along the way, countless robots poured in to intercept them.
"Wanda, Skye, Gwen—you're the fastest. Get to the church first," Steve ordered.
Wanda could fly.
Skye could hover briefly.
Gwen could swing rapidly through the city.
The three immediately advanced ahead—robot hordes chasing close behind.
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"Hulk—clear us a path!"
Steve pointed forward.
Hulk snorted, clearly not thrilled about taking orders.
But he still charged ahead.
Like a living tank, Hulk smashed through everything in his path.
Robots shattered upon impact, leaving a clear route behind him.
The others followed closely.
Enemy fire struck Hulk like raindrops—useless except for making him angrier.
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Soon, they reached the church.
Forming a defensive circle, the Avengers surrounded the core switch.
Above them, Tony and Wanda hovered in the air.
Robots flooded in from every direction, completely surrounding them.
"Until Ultron is destroyed, we hold this position!" Tony's voice rang out.
"Do not let a single robot reach that switch!"
The battle erupted instantly.
Robots fell like cut grass—wave after wave.
But more kept coming.
Endless.
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Then Ultron appeared.
Floating above the battlefield.
The surrounding robots stopped attacking, awaiting his command.
"See this?" Ultron spread his arms.
Behind him, dozens of drones lifted into the air.
"This is my power."
"What are you going to use to beat me?"
Tony shrugged and glanced at Steve.
"Same as always," he said. "Teamwork."
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"HULK SMASH!!"
With Hulk's roar, the final battle began.
Robots surged forward like a tidal wave.
Thor summoned lightning, Mjolnir blasting through enemies one after another.
Hulk grabbed robots in both hands, using them as makeshift weapons to smash everything around him.
Tony unleashed continuous repulsor blasts while his drones provided support fire.
Skye sent shockwaves outward, reducing robots to scrap.
Gwen, Natasha, and Clint moved in perfect coordination, weaving through enemies and dismantling them with lethal precision.
Still—
The enemy numbers never thinned.
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"Hey guys—looks like you're a bit overwhelmed!"
A youthful voice suddenly rang out.
A red-and-blue figure dropped from the sky.
Spider webs shot out, snagging two robots and swinging them around like yoyos.
Spider-Man had arrived.
Right behind him, a sleek black-clad figure leapt down gracefully—like a cat.
With razor-sharp claws, she tore through robots effortlessly.
"Peter? Felicia?!" Gwen exclaimed.
"You guys are fighting for your lives—I couldn't just sit this one out!" Peter started rambling nonstop. "Also Nick Fury personally recruited me, and let me tell you when I met him it was—"
Boom—!
A massive explosion cut him off.
From the distance, a silver armored suit and a winged figure approached.
"Now this is what I'm talking about!" Rhodey laughed. "Heavy firepower!"
War Machine unleashed rockets like they were unlimited, blasting entire sections of the battlefield.
Perched behind him—
A black-and-gold Black Panther leapt down.
Erik Killmonger.
Landing with explosive force, his vibranium suit glowed as he activated full power.
He charged forward like a predator unleashed.
Robots were torn apart instantly.
Limbs, heads, and metal fragments flew everywhere.
Against vibranium—
Ultron's machines might as well have been made of paper.
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