Roman Day has communicated and contacted Queen Adora of his home planet Xandar. After learning that Ms. Marvel had entered the void and that an accident might have happened, he asked Roman to wait and also dispatched new reinforcements to help.
As time passed, Roman's Nova Corps was no longer the only one in this area. Some nearby civilizations and plunderer light complex forces that had heard the news all rushed over.
There were numerous small-scale frictions and conflicts. If they weren't wary of the complicated situation, some people with grudges might have come to blows right there and then.
But now, in this complex situation with all sorts of people, even the most vicious predator groups have exercised restraint, because they don't know if any unusual action will lead to a full-scale suppression and repression.
Some people who are relatively in the order and civilization camp will spontaneously band together in this complex situation, obtain or share their own intelligence to a limited extent, and reach a certain degree of consensus on the alliance.
Guided by a sense of crisis, some chaotic forces that were unwilling to leave but were not accepted by the forces of civilization and order also spontaneously united to a certain extent.
As one of the Orders and Civilizations, and the first to arrive, the Nova Corps naturally received numerous visits. While sharing intelligence, Roman also learned the latest rumors from other latecomers.
"Is this a treasure land? Have the rumors become so outrageous now?" Roman Dai was a little amused. He didn't expect that the rumors would become so outrageous in such a short time.
"Isn't it?" A representative of a small civilization asked Roman in surprise.
"This is just a battlefield! Your equipment should be able to scan and analyze something. We don't know the details yet, but Ms. Marvel has already entered to investigate." Roman spoke truthfully. He didn't care whether others believed him or not.
"Then it seems the rumors are wrong. But those looters are convinced of the treasure." The civilization representative spoke with some frustration. There had been some brave individuals who had wanted to break in and investigate, but aside from the first one, those who dared to take the lead were generally met with concentrated fire from the surrounding forces.
No one dared to enter first, but no one wanted to let others in easily.
Some organizations, convinced by the rumors and seeing so many forces gathered around them, decided this was a treasure trove and wanted to drive out the other forces and monopolize this unclaimed area. However, after being taught a lesson by all parties involved, they gave up.
The forces that had come here during this period were engaged in various negotiations. The Chaos and Order factions were engaged in heated debates over the mining rights and ownership of the land. Regardless of whether this hollow before them was truly a treasure trove, given the current situation, no one was willing to give up and leave.
In other words, there was no more accurate information, so many forces were trying their best to restrain themselves and maintain a relatively stable situation. Once the information was confirmed, they would either leave or start fighting on the spot, turning this place into a battlefield.
Many forces have begun discussing sending some personnel to conduct investigations.
Dangerous or not?
At least the predators don't care. They live on the edge of life.
"I think the exploration should be more cautious. Ms. Marvel hasn't even come out yet," Roman advised the representatives of the forces that had invited him. As the earliest civilization to arrive, the Nova Corps was also a renowned legion of order in the universe, so all the major forces and organizations maintained a certain degree of respect for Roman. At least when it came to the distribution of benefits, a portion was automatically allocated to the Xandar civilization behind him, without Roman's involvement or even a request.
Just as Roman was about to say something, a warning sound suddenly rang out from the ship.
"What happened?" Roman and the representatives around him immediately rushed to the main control console of the spaceship.
"The energy in the void has changed," the Nova Corps soldier in charge of monitoring the void nervously said. Roman and the others turned their gazes to the virtual image of the void projected on the porthole screen.
The hole began to collapse, as if about to spit out something. Under everyone's gaze, a spear suddenly seeped out from the hole, followed by a hand grasping its end.
"It's Ms. Marvel! She's out!" Roman exclaimed in surprise as he watched the figure emerge from the hollow, the image expanding. Ms. Marvel, radiant with energy, glanced around, then flew straight towards the Nova spaceship where Roman was.
"Welcome back, Ms. Marvel." Roman turned around and looked at Carol Danvers, who turned into a ball of light and fell from the ceiling, revealing her figure in mid-air.
"What happened here?" Carol raised her eyebrows slightly as she looked at the representatives of many forces that gathered around her.
"The situation is a bit complicated." Roman rubbed his hands and smiled awkwardly.
"Ma'am, is the Hollow a treasure trove, really?" a slightly anxious voice asked from the crowd. Everyone was silent for a moment, then turned their gazes to Carol, who had lost her energy glow and was now down-to-earth, hoping for an answer. Even if the answer didn't match some people's expectations, they would still harbor doubts and concerns.
"Where did you get this news?" Carol's gaze passed over the crowd and fell on the man who spoke first, the one with a strong predator style.
"That's what the rumors say. Some even say there's a powerful gem with incredible power left inside!" The plunderer who was stared at by Carol panicked for a moment, but after secretly glancing around, he still forced himself to remain calm and said.
"That's not wrong." Carol withdrew her gaze and spoke softly.
The people around were suddenly alerted when they heard Carol's words. Their already focused minds were further heightened. They stared at Carol without breathing, waiting for her next words.
"There are indeed many treasures and opportunities in it. It can indeed be called a treasure land. It connects to a very magical dimension. I have never seen such a special dimensional world. It is difficult for me to tell you what I encountered in it, but if you have some concept of the virtual world, then you can understand it by comparison." Carol spoke cautiously and did not hide anything.
As if she felt she wasn't accurate enough, she raised the spear in her hand. "Unlike the virtual world, you can bring your gains out of it. It just costs a little."
"I think I know this spear." Someone in the crowd finally recognized the spear in Carol's hand. "That's the weapon of Proxima Midnight, one of the Obsidian Five."
Everyone's eyes instantly fell on the spear. The Obsidian Five were renowned throughout the universe's major civilizations and organizations. Their abilities and the weapons they wielded were known and collected by powerful civilizations and organizations. Many present knew that this spear was a powerful weapon comparable to a divine artifact.
"It is the spoils I brought out. Inside is a cycle of time. During this cycle, you can do anything and collect anything. After the time completes a cycle, you can choose to materialize what you have collected. Of course, this process requires a lot of energy." Carol explained in detail.
"For example, the spear in my hand. I think the only people present here who can easily materialize it are the Nova Corps of Xandar. After all, they possess the power of the Nova."
Most of the people present were preoccupied with the rewards Carol had described, quickly dismissing her subsequent warning. In their minds, the Void was already a rare treasure trove. Especially the raider leaders, who, more than anyone else, coveted a powerful weapon that would dramatically expand their power and status.
Carol noticed this, and for a moment, she lost all desire to speak. After the representatives had left, she and Roman, who looked helpless, exchanged a silent gaze.
"Please understand, I don't want this to happen either." Roman smiled helplessly. Without receiving orders from higher-ups, he couldn't possibly drive out all these forces, not to mention that reinforcements would take some time to arrive.
"I understand. But if they really think that there is a treasure trove there without danger, they will suffer." Carol said calmly.
"Is it dangerous in there?" Roman asked tentatively.
"Of course." Carol glanced at him and asked, "How much do you know about the Infinity Stones?"
"Not much. I only know that they are treasures from the birth of the universe, and each one has incredible power." Roman spread his hands. He had already told what he knew, and he didn't know more.
"I sensed the power of at least three, or four, Infinity Stones inside," Carol whispered. "Strength, space, time, and a vague, unidentified spiritual power. There may be others, but I can no longer sense them."
Roman was shocked by the information Carol revealed. He turned stiffly in the direction of the hole, his face filled with disbelief.
"In short, the dimensional world inside that void is very strange, and it seems to be constantly evolving. If you enter, remember not to take advantage of its loopholes, it may be a trap." Carol reminded.
"Trap?" Roman turned around, thinking he needed to ask this important question.
"Yes, I suspect it has consciousness and is capturing the life or matter it wants. But it will follow certain rules. If you follow the rules, it can't do anything to you, but if you find a loophole, then you will be assimilated by it and become part of its cycle. It will be difficult for you to leave there. It will be an endless cycle of prison." Carol said solemnly.
She could abide by the rules and believed in her own strength, but she didn't hold much hope for those outsiders who wanted to enter. Especially those predators, who were the most unruly. If they discovered a so-called loophole, they would be tempted to exploit it to their own advantage. They would indeed gain some benefits, but the price was that they would never be able to leave that world again. Only after the Hollow World swallowed this universe, perhaps they would be completely liberated? But that time would be too long.
Even if this information were revealed to those people beforehand, few would actually listen without resorting to illicit means. They would still employ various methods and exploit various loopholes to battle wits and courage with the world consciousness, seeking ways to avoid punishment while still reaping certain benefits. This was a style of action dictated by their greedy nature.
"The Nova Corps will remember and comply." Roman nodded cautiously. If the higher-ups decided to enter the Hollow World, they would naturally take Carol's warning to heart.
"Here are my memories of my experiences in the looping world. They contain everything you need to know." Carol threw a ball of energy light at Roman. "After you read it, you can decide on your next plan. My advice is, for safety's sake, leave here for now."
"Why?" Roman wondered.
Carol raised the spear in her hand: "The Black Order is inside. They are here to collect an Infinity Stone. After the Black Order loses contact, Thanos will definitely come to investigate."
Roman took a deep breath, calming his pounding heart a bit at the sound of that name, and then nodded firmly. He had made up his mind. Immediately, immediately, he would lead his team to temporarily evacuate this area. Of course, he would also broadcast this important information to all nearby forces and organizations. As for the other party's decision to stay or leave, he didn't care.
Even if they want to clash with Thanos, a large number of Nova Corps will be needed. With just such a small legion here and the reinforcements that have arrived, they may not be able to defeat Thanos.