A Fine Opportunity to Make a Name

"Your His Highness Beckett, should we arrange for Pietro and the others...?"

Centaurus Galaxy, Dark Order Base, Side Hall.

The Other, who aspires to become Beckett's most powerful advisor, suggests that Pietro and Wanda hunt down the traitor Gamora.

Upon hearing this, Beckett turned around, and the cold glint still lingering in his eyes sent a chill down The Other's spine.

"I... this is what I think."

The Other's posture grew even more respectful, and his imposing presence made him reveal his inner thoughts. "Pietro and Wanda can use this battle to further solidify their good impression with Lord Thanos, and at the same time, they can use Gamora's submission to enhance their status in the army, thereby further enhancing your prestige."

As a Chitauri uses his brain, The Other believes that his ability to think deeply is the most important reason why he is favored by Beckett.

Although Pietro and Wanda had just passed the test of "killing" Tony Stark, their reputation in the Dark Order remained almost nonexistent.

Apart from Thanos and the Black Order, nobody knew them.

Logically speaking, as rare subordinates recruited by Beckett, they could only earn their renowned reputation through accumulating merits in battle time and time again.

Coca -Gamora's defection, however, showed The Other a shortcut.

A shortcut that would allow Pietro and Wanda to quickly gain recognition from everyone in the Dark Order, a way for them to rapidly enhance their reputation—kill Gamora.

It's worth noting that Gamora is Thanos's adopted daughter.

Is there any easier way to increase your reputation than Thanos daughter or a traitor from the Dark Order?

In the past, The Other wouldn't have even considered this; it would have been considered extremely disrespectful.

But now, things are different.

She is a traitor.

She also released the prey that Beckett had personally caught.

These two charges alone are enough to ruin Gamora's reputation in the Dark Order.

"Pietro and Wanda were personally authorized by Your His Highness Beckett to join the Dark Order. This operation will also allow everyone to witness Your His Highness Beckett's discerning eye..."

The Other then elaborated on his idea of using the Pietro siblings to enhance Beckett's reputation, expressing immense gratitude for the book "Emotional Intelligence" that Woz had given him after their argument.

It is said that Woz copied it from a library in another universe, and its contents have indeed greatly benefited The Other.

"You'll be in charge of this."

Beckett, furious at Gamora's betrayal, nodded in agreement, much to The Other's delight. So much so that when The Other swaggered into the Dark Order energy training ground and met Pietro and Wanda, an undisguised smugness lingered on his lips.

He enjoys this feeling of being trusted.

This made him feel that Beckett had seen his sincerity, even though Beckett usually didn't say it.

"Don't familiarize yourselves with the equipment yet. I have an unexpected task for the two of you."

With a stern face and trying his best to appear as a serious boss, The Other put his hands on his hips and told the puzzled brother and sister about the mission to hunt down Gamora.

Wanda's eyes widened in surprise, speechless.

Thanos's daughter... betrayed Thanos???

Why?

Because of uneven distribution of power?

Having been poisoned by the theory of Earth's power, Wanda immediately imagined a drama of Thanos's children fighting for power.

It was exciting and thrilling.

Wanda was engrossed in her imaginary daydream until her Pietro nudged her with his elbow, bringing her back to reality.

"Brother, you—uh..." Wanda, regaining her senses, saw The Other's unfriendly gaze and immediately fell silent.

"I reiterate, this mission is very important, because it concerns His Highness His Highness Beckett's reputation!"

"Did you understand?!"

"The Other!" someone shouted angrily. Wanda and Pietro trembled simultaneously, immediately straightened their backs, and replied loudly, "Understood!"

"Very good." The Other nodded in satisfaction.

"Carol Vers will definitely return to Midgard, the place you used to live in called Earth."

"Gamora has nowhere to go now, and her most likely option is to go to Earth with Carol."

"I don't care what methods you use, you must kill them both!" Upon saying this, The Other's expression instantly changed, and the murderous intent he exuded made the two siblings in front of him tense up.

"Kill...killed?" Wanda hesitated.

She thought The Other would tell them to bring the two men back.

"Traitors have no right to live." The Other coldly replied.

[Too.]

The two siblings, who had received training from Hydra, exchanged a knowing glance.

In fact, Hydra's methods of dealing with traitors are even more ruthless.

"Alright, go ahead."

"To avoid being discovered by Carol Vers, I will not send the Chitauri soldiers to Earth with you this time. Remember to be careful in everything you do, and do not disgrace His Highness Beckett."

"Clear."

At The Other's repeated instructions, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch boarded the spaceship bound for Earth.

Earth, USA, New York.

When the blond-haired Carol Vers descended from the sky with Gamora, what she saw was a New York undergoing a vibrant reconstruction.

The bustling urban life was completely destroyed in the earlier battle between Beckett and Odin, and the countless casualties and financial losses have left the New York City in dire straits.

If it weren't for Stark Industries' assistance, the New York City would probably be a mere shell of its former self.

"If you have nowhere to go for the time being, then stay on Earth with me for now."

"Stay here and find a way to deal with Thanos."

Carol's unusual physique meant that there were no signs of imprisonment or experimentation on her face, and her mental state remained excellent.

"Thank you, but it's a waste of time."

Gamora shook her head.

She knew better than anyone how Thanos was; this man was far beyond the capabilities of weak humans like Earthlings to contend with.

Civilizations far more advanced than Earth have Thanos, let alone the people on Earth.

How do you know it won't work if you don't try?

Carol responded with a laugh after sending a message to Nick Fury via pager.

Giving up is not the style of earthlings.

"Don't forget, you were no match for Beckett." Gamora coldly, exposing the truth behind Carol's capture.

"But it was precisely because of that encounter that I gained a relatively clear understanding of Beckett's strength, didn't I?" Carol wasn't annoyed; instead, she asked Gamora with a smile.

"The shift from the unknown to a relatively clear understanding represents a completely different meaning for Earthlings."

"This part of humanity is capable of creating incredible miracles." Carol pointed to her head.

Just got back from a party, still up past midnight~

They'll be posted together around midnight.