Amid a barrage of gunfire, Sam Wilson soared overhead.
Bullets rained down as he swept across the battlefield, dual submachine guns blazing, constantly harassing the advancing robots from above.
At the same time, Wanda, the most powerful among them, summoned dozens of clones.
Behind each clone, countless scarlet arrows formed—then fired in a storm, pouring down like rain upon the enemy.
For a moment—
Lightning, chaos magic, shockwaves, golden energy beams, and endless gunfire filled the entire church.
At their feet, piles of wreckage grew higher and higher—the remains of fallen robots.
Standing atop those broken bodies, the Avengers held their ground.
---
Meanwhile, Karl descended beneath the floating city.
Before him stood the massive anti-gravity engines.
All he had to do now… was wait.
Wait for Tony's signal.
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Boom!
Ultron was blasted out of the church.
Tony shot out after him, hovering midair.
Beside him were Thor and Skye.
Tony fired his repulsors—Ultron blocked with both arms, but the sheer force drove him backward.
Thor followed with a surge of lightning, striking Ultron head-on.
His body glowed red—like overheated steel.
Then Skye thrust both hands forward.
Shockwaves slammed into Ultron in rapid succession.
His body began to tremble.
The outer armor peeled away, exposing internal wiring and a glowing red core.
Finally—
Ultron faltered.
His body began melting, his upper torso collapsing into slag.
His head was stripped down to exposed circuitry, his red eyes glaring like burning bulbs.
"T-Tony… Stark!!"
He roared.
But suddenly—
A green blur appeared.
Boom!
Hulk's kick smashed into Ultron's face, sending him rocketing into the sky like a meteor—vanishing from sight.
---
Hulk turned toward the remaining robots.
They hesitated—
Then fled.
Not just nearby units—
All surviving robots began scattering in panic.
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"JARVIS! Ultron's trying to escape—cut all network access!" Tony ordered immediately.
If Ultron got away through the network, tracking him again would be nearly impossible.
"Understood, sir. All networks—including local systems—have been severed. Ultron is now confined to the remaining physical units."
"Good."
Tony activated comms.
"Everyone—Ultron's trying to escape. Take down every last robot. Do not let a single one get away!"
He shot into the air, pursuing the fleeing machines.
Those capable of flight followed.
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Tony and Rhodey led the charge.
War Machine's heavy guns roared, tearing robots out of the sky in clusters.
Tony's drones assisted, blasting targets one after another.
The fleeing robots were already heavily damaged.
Many could barely stay airborne.
Against Tony and Rhodey—
They were easy prey.
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On the ground, Steve gathered the others.
"We need to evacuate. Oxygen levels are dropping. In ten minutes, we'll pass out from hypoxia."
He paused.
"We move to the evacuation ship. Now."
Sam landed beside them.
"Cap—Coulson's sent a rescue ship. It's waiting at the evacuation point."
Natasha glanced at the control switch.
"What about this?"
Even with Ultron retreating, the danger wasn't over.
"I'll stay."
Wanda stepped forward.
"I can maintain it with chaos energy. Oxygen won't be an issue for me."
"No," Gwen immediately objected. "We leave together."
"I'll be fine," Wanda said calmly. "I can operate freely here—and I still have the crystal. If anything goes wrong, I'll return to Chocobo Space."
Gwen hesitated.
"…Fine. But if anything feels off, you leave immediately."
Wanda nodded.
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At that moment, Erik tossed her a device.
"Underwater breathing gear. Should buy you some time."
Wanda caught it—a small nose-clip device.
"Everyone—move out!" Steve ordered.
He met Wanda's eyes briefly.
"Be careful."
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The team rushed toward the broken bridge.
The air was already thinning.
Every few steps left them gasping—but they pushed on.
At last, they reached the evacuation ship and boarded successfully.
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"We're nearing the ozone layer," Natasha said, checking her wrist display while catching her breath.
"Once we pass it, normal breathing won't be possible."
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Suddenly—
A Quinjet appeared.
It opened fire immediately.
Heavy rounds slammed into the evacuation ship.
Everyone looked up—
Then Hulk leapt.
He crashed straight into the Quinjet, grabbed Ultron, and hurled him out through the open hatch.
Ultron's damaged body plummeted to the ground below.
Hulk followed, landing back on the evacuation ship—
CRASH!
His weight punched a hole into the deck, tilting the vessel sharply.
Thankfully, it held together.
---
Back at the switch—
Several robots crept closer, attempting a coordinated rush.
But Wanda saw them instantly.
She spread her arms—
Boom!
Scarlet energy exploded outward.
Every robot in its path disintegrated completely—no parts left behind.
"Before, I had to hold back," Wanda said coldly.
"Now… I don't."
She raised her hands again.
A massive surge of chaos energy gathered, forming the shadow of a colossal beast behind her.
With its roar, crimson power surged outward—
Erasing every robot in range.
---
Then—
A figure appeared in the distance.
Dragging itself forward.
Half its body charred black.
One leg barely functional.
It was Ultron.
Barely intact.
---
Wanda saw him.
Her eyes turned cold.
She began walking toward him—
Scarlet chaos energy gathering in her hands.
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