"A tree person from a plant planet, a Subject 89P13 genetically and mechanically modified through neural implants, and an unknown species of mysterious origin possessing superhuman strength, speed, reflexes, and formidable defenses..."
Inside a house in Xandar's black market.
A figure completely shrouded in a cloak and hood stared at projections of Groot, Rocket Raccoon, and Allen, stroking his chin and muttering to himself as though seriously considering something.
In fact, he was not the only one. At that moment, all the merchants in the black market, along with the forces they represented, had developed a keen interest in the trio's unusual combination.
There was no need to say much about Groot the tree person. His incredible Regeneration Ability alone, combined with his immense strength and defensive power, made him worth an entire formidable mercenary squad.
Rocket had also displayed his exquisite technical skills in the spaceport, as well as his ability to modify and manufacture machinery, weapons, and all kinds of explosives.
It could even be said that nowhere in the entire black market could one find anyone capable of matching him in such specialized fields.
As for Allen's formidable combat power, the Bounty Hunters had already spread word of it far and wide.
Everyone knew that besides selling contraband, black market merchants also peddled all sorts of secret information.
This was especially true of merchants backed by massive forces. Their very existence was meant to better gather intelligence.
Thus, in just a few short hours, information and dossiers on the three had been secretly circulated everywhere.
Groot and Rocket Raccoon, whose identities and backgrounds were clear, had already been investigated down to the last detail.
But Allen alone remained a complete mystery. No matter what these people did, they could find no clues and uncover nothing about his