Thor on Sakaar
People with hatred in their hearts are the easiest to control.
Or rather, people who have someone on their mind are the easiest to control.
The appearance of the Pietro siblings was an unexpected and convenient development for Thanos.
Beckett will eventually take his place, and Thanos believes that day will come soon.
That's why he made Beckett the "good guy".
According to information Woz found in Hydra's database, the two siblings voluntarily joined Hydra, a notorious organization on Earth, in order to seek revenge.
In other words, revenge had consumed their hearts, making them willingly become Hydra's test subjects.
Now that the name Hydra has been strangely destroyed, why not let Beckett take over?
Two subordinates possessing isotopes of the Infinity Stones...
Thanos is really looking forward to it.
Looking forward to Beckett's performance.
As he said before, his Black Order ultimately not belong to Beckett's faction. Not to mention, Beckett's relationship with Ebony Maw wasn't exactly harmonious.
In the side hall, inside the dungeon laboratory.
After undergoing a full physical examination with Woz, Pietro and Wanda, siblings, removed their helmets, which were connected to dozens of wires, and finally breathed a sigh of relief after getting off the experimental table that had just been set up.
At the very least, what Woz said before was true; it really was just collecting and filing their physical data, not trying to use them for any kind of weird experiments.
"How is the situation?"
Beckett's sudden entrance made the two siblings, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, tense up again.
Especially when Beckett's gaze swept over the two of them.
"Your His Highness Beckett, the data on Mr. Pietro and Ms. Wanda's physical strength have been collected and tested. The analysis results, due to the imaging of the Mind Stone isotopes, are expected to be provided to you in three days."
Woz, who was quite confident in this regard, turned around and bowed respectfully to Beckett along with The Others.
"Your His Highness Beckett."
Pietro, quick to react, subtly nudged his sister with his elbow, and the two began to imitate the etiquette of the Dark Order in a very convincing manner.
Beckett's gaze then fell on The Other.
When their eyes met, The Other grinned, his eyes brimming with the joy of "it's nothing".
For The Other, training the two prospective subordinates brought back by Beckett was a piece of cake.
"You two are not qualified to bow to me yet." Beckett didn't bother to look at the fawning The Other again, and his words made the respectful Pietro siblings tense.
"Prove to me that you have value."
"How do you prove it?" Pietro took a deep breath and looked up to meet Beckett's gaze.
"Complete your revenge and show me your capabilities."
The loyal henchman, The Other, quietly moved a chair behind Beckett sat down quite naturally and said...
"?!"
The Pietro siblings, who had given up all hope of revenge, suddenly changed their expressions.
"Hydra's database is completely undefended in front of Woz, so I know everything about you." Beckett leaned back in his cold chair, his face tilted back strategically, full of contempt for Serpent S.H.I.E.L.D..'s technology.
"You mean you'll help us?" Wanda, who was the first to regain her composure, asked before her Pietro could.
Never doubt a woman's capacity to hold grudges.
"No, I will only give you a Chitauri squad, and nothing else."
Beckett shook his right index finger.
If everything is paved for us, then what are we supposed to do?
For Beckett, pointing them in the right direction and setting a goal was enough.
This has always been Thanos's way of doing things, Beckett, who grew up under Thanos, naturally learned it perfectly.
Pietro and Wanda exchanged a glance, both seeing the confusion and bewilderment in each other's eyes.
There were no restrictions whatsoever; on the contrary, a well-trained elite squad was provided, just so they could carry out their revenge.
Even Hydra wasn't this generous.
At the very least, Hydra wants them to go undercover for a while and find out exactly what Ultron Program is before they can take revenge.
"If what you say is true, I agree." Pietro, as the eldest brother, agreed.
What were the purpose of the rigorous experiments and training that the brother and sister underwent within Hydra?
Isn't it all about getting revenge on Tony Stark?
That was the pillar that supported the two siblings through that difficult time.
They are willing to pay any price for this.
"The Other, prepare an elite squad for them." Beckett was pleased to see Pietro agree without hesitation.
He hates people who dawdle and procrastinate.
"You two decide when to attack; I won't force you."
"However, you'd better remember one thing."
"This task is a test I've given you."
Beckett's gaze passed over the respectful brother and sister in front of him and landed on Carol Vers, who was staring intently at him. A cold glint flashed in his dark eyes.
"If you succeed, it means you are qualified to come back."
"If we fail..."
"If we fail, I don't think we'll be able to come back," Wanda chimed in, asking Beckett was sitting in a chair.
Tony Stark himself is no pushover, not to mention the group of friends he has with him.
"Why do you want to help us get revenge? Do you also have a grudge against Tony Stark?" Wanda's intuition told her that she wasn't as superficial as her Pietro.
The condition offered by Beckett was a godsend for them, who were now practically desperate.
"My father once said..."
With his elbows resting on the armrests, Beckett sat in his chair with his legs crossed, his hands clasped in front of his chest, and a gleam in his eyes.
The "Daddy's Sayings" that came out of his mouth stunned Wanda and Pietro Rozzi. Then, two awkward but polite smiling faces appeared in front of Beckett.
Universe, Sakaar.
Although it is a well-known "junkyard" in the universe, Thor had never heard of it before.
Even now, he has been dumped here by Hela's people and picked up like trash.
The Grandmaster.
It's the name of the person who picked him up.
Thor didn't know his real name either; everyone he had met on Sakaar so far had called him that.
"Thor Odinson, former Heir to the throne of Asgard, Son of Odin."
The Grandmaster Venerable, still dressed in magnificent attire, looked down at the figure he had sent to be brought back.
He was tall and burly, with broad shoulders and a thick waist.
He is indeed a promising talent for combat sports.
"You know me?"
"Of course." The Grandmaster nodded, his face kind and approachable.
"Not only that, I also know your father, Odin."
"In that case, could you untie me first? This thing is making me very uncomfortable." Perhaps it was the Grandmaster's kind and amiable face that gave Thor a sense of goodwill, because his tone of voice immediately relaxed.
"Of course, but that will have to wait until I throw you into the arena." The Grandmaster was smiling, but it wasn't the kind of smile an elder gives to a junior; it was the smile of someone who had finally gotten what they wanted.
Thor sensed something was wrong.
"Take him away and give him a new hairstyle. I hate long blond hair." The Grandmaster waved his hand, and his words made Thor's eyes widen immediately!
"No!"
"I am the Son of Odin!"
"You can't—uhh!! Uhh!!!"
Annoyed by the noise, the Grandmaster had a rag stuffed into Thor's mouth.
"Son of Odin? We're playing with Son of Odin!" The Grandmaster stepped down from his seat, walked step by step to Thor, bent down, and his clenched teeth left Thor completely bewildered.
"Let's start collecting interest on the hurt your sister and her lover caused me back then, beginning with you."
"????!!!!!"
Sister? Hela???
A lover? That Beckett????
Holy crap, why are those two everywhere?!
Besides!
What do I care about the sins they committed back then?!
"Ugh! Ugh ugh ugh!! Ugh ugh ugh!!!" Thor's eyes widened, trying to say something, but he was immediately knocked unconscious and dragged away.
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