Which method was better? Which method was true salvation? Thanos was a little bewildered by the question, but the answer was obvious. Everyone could live on, and live happily forever. The Third Magic—that was the truly perfect path to salvation! In that case... did that mean he was out of a job?
No, Thanos vaguely felt that something was off. Evenson spoke with such conviction and passion, but after getting to know him over this period, Thanos knew that this kid excelled at talking nonsense. If this so-called Third Magic was real, and as perfect as he claimed, why had he not mentioned it from the start? Why had he waited until Thanos exposed his hidden agenda and he had nowhere left to retreat before spilling it all at once?
"Why? Why do you have such a perfect path to salvation, yet never put it into practice? Even if you knew nothing of the universe's suffering, why did you ignore Earth as well?" Thanos believed this so-called Third Magic was still only a theory, something that could not be realized at all. Or perhaps this kid was simply trying to fool him!
"Heh heh, the reason is simple." Evenson chuckled and shot Gabriel a look. The meaning was clear: Don't just stand there—help me keep this going. Gabriel froze for a moment, but could only force herself to join in. "It isn't all that complicated."
As they spoke, they began moving at the same time. One in front and one behind, they circled Thanos clockwise.
As he walked, Evenson said, "Have you ever heard of Earth's guardian?"
Thanos thought about it. This so-called guardian of Earth certainly was not the recently formed Avengers. In truth, the Avengers had no real fame in the universe. What was truly renowned across the