Since the outcome had long since been decided, all they had to do was announce it when the time came. Everything proceeded in an orderly fashion; there was truly nothing surprising about it. Even Carol, who had stayed behind to watch the show, had left.
With Xandar completely pacified, regardless of what the Kree Empire thought of the outcome, they could indeed devote more of their attention elsewhere. She needed to return to her friends as soon as possible so they could prepare early.
Evenson naturally applauded the decision. He did not even bother with a token attempt to keep her. He truly felt that the wisest decision Carol had ever made was leaving this place!
Once the referendum results were announced, Xandar's fate was finally settled, and the remaining matters could at last begin to be dealt with.
The Nova Corps headquarters had a new master now: Frigga. On the top floor of the building, Frigga sat high upon a temporarily constructed throne while everyone else stood to the side.
Evenson was naturally present as well, but all his attention was on Frigga. He recognized the golden spear standing beside the throne. It was Gungnir, the Spear of the Great God, one of the symbols of Asgardian royal authority!
Odin had taken this spear away some time ago, causing no small amount of trouble. Yet for some reason, it had now returned to Frigga's hands.
"Hehe..." Frigga noticed Evenson's gaze and chuckled. "Heimdall has returned. He brought the spear back with him."
The implication could not have been clearer. Odin truly intended to let go of everything and retire in peace, and he acknowledged Frigga's rule over the realm. Evenson immediately congratulated her. "Congratulations, Heavenly Queen. I presume those traitors who opposed you some time ago have already met