Gamora's Death

It seems that this crisis has indeed affected the very foundations of the universe.

After the gods departed, Thanos, standing with his hands behind his back, did not awaken Beckett and the others who were still lying on the ground. Instead, he sat back on his cold throne, frowning in deep thought.

To be honest, he didn't take it to heart at first.

The barriers between universes are far greater than anyone can imagine, and the restrictions imposed by the rules between different universes are a major reason why high-powered races find it difficult to engage in cross-universe battles.

This is also why Thanos never considered using the act of "cosmic invasion" to plunder external resources for the universe in order to achieve balance.

And it is precisely because of this that when Thanos discovered Beckett, an outsider, on the now-ruined Titan, he considered it a recognition and reward from the cosmic will for his actions.

This was also the fundamental reason why Thanos initially cared so much about Beckett, and even considered him as his future successor.

Thanos initially thought he could easily handle this cosmic invasion led by Darkseid, but now it seems the situation may be far more serious than he imagined.

Even the high and mighty gods couldn't sit still anymore, and even started to actively seek him out.

If Eternity is not lying, then it means that Darkseid's gods have already intervened and entangled that group of people.

Thanos that Darkseid's group of gods, who were willing to defy the limitations of the universe's rules to attack the top-tier gods of "Eternity," were confident in Darkseid's certain victory in this battle.

In other words...

"I've been underestimated..."

Thanos, who was gradually sorting out his thoughts, remained calm, but his clenched fists betrayed his inner turmoil.

Thanos was well aware that he was no match for Darkseid in a direct confrontation.

At his level, a brief exchange is enough to assess the general strength of an opponent.

Even with the addition of the Six Infinity Stones, Thanos's chances of winning would only increase by 10% to 20%, and that's assuming he's fighting on home turf.

"Father?!"

Lost in thought, Thanos was suddenly interrupted by Beckett's exclamation.

Several unconscious bodies lay scattered around. Beckett, who had automatically awoke, instantly turned magenta, his sinister aura softened by tension. Beneath his furrowed brows, his silver eyes warily scanned his surroundings.

"Awake?" Thanos, sitting on his throne, was somewhat surprised, but then felt satisfied and gratified.

With Eternity personally taking action, Beckett, a being not recognized by the rules, was able to awaken on his own, which further solidified a certain idea that had just surfaced in Thanos's mind.

"Who is it?" Beckett, who had not sensed any danger, turned completely black for the first time.

He fell into a coma without even having time to react, which was undoubtedly a disgrace to him.

A naked and shameful act.

"[Eternity], one of the top-level rule-based deities that has existed since the beginning of the universe." Thanos's expression turned amiable.

"It's normal that you didn't react immediately."

If Eternity, as a top figure in this universe, can personally intervene and still make Beckett has yet to break free from the constraints of the rules, aware of it, then this battle can be avoided, and everyone can simply surrender obediently.

Beckett, his face dark, remained silent, but the murderous intent surging in his eyes clearly indicated his attitude.

Thanos was a father he trusted, so Beckett naturally wouldn't hide his emotions from him.

No need.

"Right now, the most important thing for you is to defeat Darkseid, Beckett."

"As for [Eternity], he may have died after this war ended." Thanos, sitting on his throne, spoke the words of the God of Curses with the most amiable expression.

"Dead?"

"The war between universes is one that even the gods, who are always high above, cannot escape, Beckett."

"Now, there's only one thing you need to do—defeat Darkseid."

"You defeated him once, so I believe you can do it a second time." Thanos stood up and walked down the steps one by one.

"I know, Father." Beckett nodded, but his gaze fell on Mera, who was still lying unconscious in a pool of blood. The murderous intent that had been surging in his eyes completely faded.

"Take her back and have Gates put her in the nutrient tank."

"Darkseid's power clashed with mine within her body, causing great damage, but she is still alive."

"Yes, Father."

Beckett bowed respectfully, hurried a few steps to Mera, bent down, picked her up, and carried her away.

Crimson drops of blood dripped from Mera's fingertips, bursting into alluring blood flowers on the ground.

"Gamora was brought back by you, so deal with her yourself."

Beckett paused.

Thanos's amiable expression only gradually faded after Beckett's figure completely disappeared from sight.

Buzz!

A terrifying pressure erupted from Thanos's body, and the unconscious Black Order felt a sudden suffocating sensation in their chests, instantly waking up!

"Starting today, all armies in the Dark Order are to enter a state of wartime readiness."

"War is about to begin."

Thanos, with his hands behind his back, said expressionlessly.

Beckett's Side Hall, the area where the nutrient tanks are located.

Stripped of all her clothes, Mera floated silently in the spherical nutrient tank in front of Beckett, wearing a respirator and with her hands and feet curled up.

Beckett, expressionless, had been standing there for a long time.

"Your His Highness Beckett, the Pietro siblings have brought Gamora."

Gates the Gates's reminder came from above the nutrient tank. Beckett reached out and pressed the button next to the nutrient tank, and the partition made of special metal completely blocked his view.

The gaze shifted from gentle to icy.

"What, Thanos, are you unwilling to face me in person?"

Inside the side hall, Gamora, bound hand and foot, was quite surprised to see Beckett walk out from the side of the hall with a blank expression.

She has resigned herself to her fate.

"You are not qualified, traitor."

When Beckett appeared, Pietro and Wanda, who were standing next to Gamora, both took several steps back.

"Traitor? I'm just seeking revenge." Gamora her eyes and met Beckett's gaze without fear.

"My father, my mother, and all my relatives died at the hands of Thanos!"

"For the past twenty-odd years, I've been thinking every single moment about how to leave this place, how to leave him!"

"I am not you. I was supposed to have my own life! It was Thanos! Thanos destroyed everything I had!"

By the end, Gamora's expression had become somewhat ferocious.

"But my father also gave you everything again." Looking at the ferocious face so close, Beckett's eyes gradually became filled with evil aura.

"Give everything back? Bah!"

Do you know how I've lived for the past twenty years?

No, you don't know.

"In the past twenty years, every time I fought Nebula, the loser was always taken away for rehabilitation, supposedly to teach us a lesson from our defeat, you know that?!"

Roaring hysterically, Gamora, who had been dragged back to the Dark Order, had mentally collapsed.

"You can choose to lose, and then die." Beckett, without even blinking, directly shattered the hypocritical mask that Gamora had created for herself.

"But the truth is, you always try your best to win, and then look at the modified Nebula with your fake pity."

Beckett reached out with Flash and locked her throat, his calm words causing Gamora's pupils to contract sharply!

"Hmm..." Gamora tried to speak, but couldn't utter a single complete syllable.

"You want to leave,"

"I will grant your wish."

With a blank expression, Beckett gripped Gamora's throat and lifted her up.

Click!

With a crisp cracking sound, Gamora's wide-eyed head instantly lost its life.