The Power Stone's True Owner

"To become a god?"

"I refuse."

Beckett scoffed at the old man who called himself Great Sage, his eyes filled with disdain.

What's so great about being a god?

Beckett didn't know whether Malekith, whom he had beaten so badly he didn't recognize his own family, could be considered a god.

Take Hela, who recently claimed to be the Asgard Goddess of Death, for example; he even beat her to a pulp. Not to mention, if we go back in time, those so-called gods who died at his hands because of their missions.

There were God of Darkness, God of Light, and even elements of wind, fire, thunder, and lightning—all met gruesome ends. The only one who fared well was a food god whose weapon was known as the "Light and Dark Cleaver." Beckett spared him a complete corpse because his cooking was quite delicious, though the portions were small.

The divine power flying everywhere looks pretty cool, but in the end, it's all over with a single slash from him.

They use the most flashy moves to deal the least damage, and they all talk a lot.

They said things like they were getting angry and wanted to teach him a lesson.

Hela, the only one who was even remotely presentable, willingly handed over her spoils.

What's so great about being a god like that?

"You seem to have some misunderstanding about the definition of gods."

Taking in the disdain in Beckett's eyes, the Great Sage Gubo Bo coughed incessantly, the force so intense that Jennifer had to reach out and gently touch the... tortoise shell on his back?

"Teacher, your health..."

Jennifer looked worriedly at the aged Great Sage, whose health was deteriorating day by day. This was why she had taken the risk of making a deal with Beckett.

According to Gubo himself, if he doesn't get some exercise, his old bones will probably really break down.

"True gods Central City extremely rare in this vast universe, and the people you have encountered are merely possessors of divinity."

"Those people, like you, are merely qualified to become gods."

He waved to Jennifer that he was alright, and the Great Sage Gubo tapped the ground lightly with his cane.

"Don't be so wary, child."

"Please sit down."

The stone tables and chairs slowly took shape under the influence of energy fluctuations. Gubo smiled and sat down first.

How did you know what I was thinking?

Beckett narrowed his eyes, a dangerous glint in them.

He didn't tell anyone about the "gods" he encountered, so how would Gubo know?

If I said I could read your mind, would you believe me?

The old man sitting on the stone bench looked up. His kind face was empty a second ago, but the next second, Beckett's fist was only a step away from his nose.

Boom!!

The raging air currents billowed Jennifer's long dress, but Beckett's fist could no longer penetrate.

It was as if an invisible wall stood between him and Gubo.

"Teacher!"

Finally realizing what was happening, Jennifer exclaimed in surprise, her purple energy instantly covering her fists as she slammed them straight into Beckett's back!

"Huh?"

"Eh!!"

Without turning his head, Beckett wrapped his crimson tail around Jennifer's arms and flung her into the pile of rocks!

A crimson-gold light instantly clung to Beckett's hair. In his Super Saiyan form, Beckett coldly stared at the old man, who was not even as tall Woz. His fist, unable to advance an inch, opened, and energy gathered in his palm.

"Relax, child, I'm past the age of reading other people's thoughts at will." The Great Sage Gubo showed no fear on his face. As the purple light of the tortoise shell behind him flowed, the energy barrier that had begun to crack solidified once more.

"If you still want the Infinity Stones, then the best thing you should do right now is sit down and let's have a proper talk."

What do you think?

"I think I should change my mind now," Beckett said, unmoved.

"This is not a choice that a king would make."

Gubo smiled, and suddenly the tip of his cane shone brightly, an unparalleled force instantly pushing Beckett's body away!

"This is the Power Stone of the Infinity Stones. Apart from the map of the Soul Stone, I can give it to you as well."

The purple gem that emerged from the tip of the Gubo cane made Beckett's pupils shrink sharply!

"Warning! Warning! Your His Highness Beckett, this is Power Stone with its energy field fully activated!"

"Police..."

Woz's alarm rang in Beckett's ears, and Beckett, his feet uncontrollably backing away, leaving a trail in his wake, became fully alert.

Central City Infinity Stones contains the power to destroy the world.

This is recorded in Thanos's "Gem Dossier".

"So that's how it is. The Infinity Stones isotopes on that woman were given to her by you." The true owner of the Power Stone was not Jennifer, as Beckett had initially thought, but rather this elderly man with gray hair.

"Teacher!"

Jennifer emerged from the pile of stones and flew to Gubo's side, covered in dust and dirt.

"Now, tell me your choice, Beckett."

"I agree."

Having lost his golden glow, Beckett completely ignored Jennifer's angry glare.

"Then, let's set off."

"Huh? Now???"

Jennifer, who landed next to Gubo, was completely bewildered.

"Yes, now." Gubo suppressed his smile and said firmly.

"If we don't act now, it will be too late."

Knowhere Control Center.

Hela awoke from her coma and opened her eyes to see King Robin of Gafa.

Purple armor, purple helmet, fully armed.

"You bastard!"

Enraged, Hela struggled desperately, but could not break free of the shackles on the cross.

"It's no use. These chains were specially made for you. Even the Death Divinity cannot break free from them."

Robin, looking down at the city below, spoke without turning his head.

"Yeah?"

After trying several times and realizing that she could not break free, Hela simply gave up struggling.

"You're willing to betray the Collector for that map to the Soul Stone?"

Hela clearly remembered that, just as she was about to close her eyes, Robin took the Soul Stone map from her room.

"I have never been loyal to him."

Robin turned around, his eyes, as vast as the starry sky, staring directly at the mocking Hela.

"I am only loyal to my own ideals."

"And now, I have found an opportunity to truly realize my dreams."

The Soul Stone, one of the six Infinity Stones along with the Power Stone, should be sufficient to replace the mechanical behemoth that the Collector gifted to him.

"Your ideal?"

"That's right, it's my ideal."

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