"Drip... drip..."
"Drip... drip..."
"Drip... drip..."
In the vast arena, silence fell instantly, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
The sound of blood dripping onto the ground echoed in Jennifer's ears like the beat of shattered war drums. Her eyes, wide with horror, were filled with disbelief.
Ego, her man, or rather, her former man, had actually killed Beckett just like that?
Killed the helper she had gone to such lengths to find?
No, Beckett, where were your Infinity Stones?
Where were those two huge Infinity Stones?
Why didn't you use them?
Staring blankly at the still-bleeding Beckett, Jennifer finally reacted after a long moment.
Purple light gathered on her fists, and she punched straight at her lover's chest!
For her race, she could sacrifice anything.
Including love!
"Ego!!"
The light of the Power Stone isotope bloomed at Ego's chest. Ego, who took Jennifer's blow head-on without flinching, had disappointment in his eyes.
Disappointment that Jennifer had actually attacked him.
"You, for some foreign monkey..."
Humiliation, Unprecedented humiliation washed over Ego.
Although his sole purpose in approaching Jennifer was for her genes, he had also genuinely offered his true feelings.
But now, this woman not only broke up with him first, but also punched him for that other woman?
"Why?"
"Tell me, why?"
Completely unfazed by the light of the Power Stone isotope, Ego, surprised by her rage, grabbed Jennifer's wrist.
Was he, Ego, not strong enough?
Or was he, Ego, less attractive than Beckett?
The words spoken by the Knowhere King Robin when they reached an agreement echoed in Ego's mind, making his gaze grow colder.
"I don't want to do this, Ego."
Unable to break free from his grip, Jennifer looked directly into Ego's eyes. Her clear conscience ignited Ego's rage.
"I told you, I love you, so I can't drag you into this."
"So you turned around and found him?"
"Found this... useless guy?"
Ego pointed a finger at Beckett, whose breathing was growing weaker. Bound by silver tentacles on all four limbs, he could only wait for death.
Jennifer pursed her lips and remained silent.
Who knew Ego was telling the truth...
This formidable power did seem more reliable than Beckett...
"I suggest you'd better say less of that. Saying that before this guy is completely dead could easily make you look bad."
Hela, tied to a cross by Robin and idle, let out a sneer, looking meaningfully at Beckett, who was still gritting his teeth and gathering strength.
She knew this man too well.
As long as he wasn't dead, there were infinite possibilities within this man.
This was the truth Hela had concluded after interacting with Beckett several times.
Although she was very reluctant to admit it.
"What did you say?"
Ego flung Jennifer aside and, ignoring the short, elderly man with the cane, walked up to Hela.
"Are you... looking down on me?"
"Oh, looks like you have some self-awareness." Hela shrugged. The next second, Ego's head was right in front of her face.
Their eyes met, and she could even feel Ego's breath.
Crack!
Hela felt her body lighten as the chains binding her were instantly severed by Ego.
Landed safely.
Hela rubbed her sore wrist, her brow furrowed.
"I like you, so..."
"Well, I really thank you for your liking, but unfortunately, I don't like you," Hela interrupted Ego directly.
Flipping her hands, two blades appeared in her grasp, and her gaze fell upon the Knowhere King Robin, who had been watching the spectacle from the sidelines.
If she didn't get revenge for this, she wouldn't be able to sleep soundly back in Asgard.
Clang!
Clad in a black, form-fitting suit, Hela leaped, dual blades in hand, descending from the sky. She struck directly at Robin's raised arm!
The violent shockwave forced Jennifer, who had fallen to the ground, to raise her hands to shield herself. The reverberating clang of metal striking metal nearly pierced her eardrums.
"Ego, this isn't what we agreed upon."
After easily deflecting Hela's attack, Robin turned his gaze to Ego.
When he found Ego through Jennifer's message, he had clearly stated his demands.
He could tie Hela up and deliver her to Ego, but only after he sent Hela onto the ship bound for Asgard tomorrow.
Once she left Knowhere, Ego could do whatever he pleased with Hela. This way, if Odin inquired, he would have an excuse to bicker with him on the surface.
"There's nothing different."
Ego raised his hand, and silver tentacles descended from the sky, instantly locking Hela's limbs.
The speed was so great that Hela couldn't react at all.
"What?!"
Her blades clattered to the ground with a clang.
Hela struggled with all her might, but it was futile.
The same treatment as Beckett.
Only when she truly fought Ego did Hela understand the vast difference in their strength.
The pressure Ego exerted on her was exactly the same as her father, Odin, perhaps even more so.
Is his strength on par with Father's?
Hela gritted her teeth, glaring furiously.
"I will make you like me."
Ego lightly traced Hela's face with his right index finger, earning him a spit in the face.
Delusional.
"Aaaaaah!!!!"
Ego was about to continue his fickle affections in front of Jennifer when Beckett, whom he had carelessly tossed aside earlier, drew his attention with his furious roar.
Golden flames continuously bombarded the silver tentacles beneath his feet. Despite his chest being covered in blood and his breathing ragged, Beckett had exceeded Ego's expectations, breaking free from the shackles of a god.
"Warning, warning, His Highness Beckett, the energy within your body is extremely unstable!"
"Warning, warning, His Highness Beckett, the energy within your..."
Woz's alarm blared repeatedly in Beckett's ears. He wiped his blood-stained chest with his palm, and three vials of Nutrient Fluid dropped from his wristband into his hand. He swallowed them whole.
"Hey, your opponent is me!"
Beckett smirked, his figure suddenly accelerating. His right foot, glowing with golden light, kicked Ego directly!
Boom!
A surge of power erupted upon impact. The shockwave from the collision shattered the glass of the entire control center!
BOOM!!!
The building, known as the most robust on Knowhere, collapsed under Beckett's kick!
If not for the Great Sage Gubo's energy barrier, the entire Knowhere would likely have fallen into panic.
"Interesting."
"An unstable energy structure, on the verge of evolution?"
Whoosh!
Ego's figure flew out from the rubble, and in an instant, he appeared beside Beckett. "However, in your current weakened state, even if you complete your evolution, how long can you last?"
Beckett crossed his arms in front of his chest, blocking Ego's hand chop. He grinned and stomped his right foot, crushing the silver tentacles that appeared under Ego's will.
"Weakened?"
Fist met palm, and both figures were uncontrollably sent sliding backward by the recoil.
Beckett stood up, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. He clenched his right fist, thumb pointing to himself: "I've been in peak condition from start to finish."
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