I Came for the Casket of Ancient Winters

"Overestimating one's abilities."

Beckett, having withdrawn his hands, floated in mid-air, looking down at the Star Core pierced by his energy, his brows furrowed with disdain.

"Celebrate!"

The Other was deeply moved by what he witnessed firsthand. He never imagined that he would be able to see someone destroy a planet with their own hands in his lifetime!

Although the planet's Star Core had a slight problem, it could not extinguish The Other's passion to sing hymns.

Erupting waves and volcanoes revel wildly in every corner of the planet, and in the heat of passion, collapsing mountains and lands join hands to play a symphony of destruction, accompanied by The Other's hymn.

"The great Son of Titan, His Highness Beckett! At this moment, he—" The hymn of The Other abruptly stopped as the figure kneeling on the ruins was slapped by a wave of fire that seemed to find him noisy, making him see stars.

The Star Core of U40 Planet has been destroyed by Beckett, and the planet, which had long been decimated by Shafrin, is now facing utter destruction.

"Your His Highness Beckett, U40 Planet will be completely destroyed in three minutes. Please prepare to evacuate."

After analyzing the chaotic Star Core energy, the azure phantom of Doraemon was reflected in Beckett's pupils. Its endearing face conveyed a terrifying truth that would send chills down one's spine.

"All the warships docked at the naval port on this planet have been destroyed, and the signal towers and Planetary Defense System have also failed. Woz is unable to find any warships that are still usable."

"Your His Highness Beckett, Woz suggests you leave as soon as possible." At the end of his report, Woz still reminded Beckett.

With an energy coating on his body, Beckett possesses the ability to survive briefly in space, which is why Woz constantly reminds Beckett to leave.

While the terrifying power forcibly activated within him by the Mind Stone had not yet subsided.

Woz had already planned the retreat route for Beckett. In Beckett's current state, he was fully capable of landing on a safe planet and waiting for Corvus Glaive and Proxima Midnight's army to arrive.

"Three minutes left?"

Staring at the countdown to planetary destruction displayed on the screen in front of him, Beckett squinted, his gaze instinctively drifting to The Other, who was still leaping and bounding across the surface of U40 Planet. If he remembered correctly, this subordinate of his didn't possess the physical ability to survive in space.

"Your His Highness Beckett!!!"

"How do we get out of here now?!"

Unable to fly, The Other ran across the shattered earth, gazing up at the lightning-streaked sky, and loudly inquired about Beckett's plans after the battle. The Azure Scepter continuously struck the Casket of Ancient Winters in its hand, creating a frosty path for its temporary survival.

"Your His Highness Beckett, please—"

"Who?!" Woz's advice was interrupted by Beckett's stern voice.

"What?"

Woz's expression suddenly froze, countless data flashed through his eyes, but he still couldn't figure out who Beckett was talking about.

The skyline remained as dark as ever.

No, that's not right!

Woz's eyes widened as an extremely unfamiliar and unanalyzable set of data quickly filled them. The next second, the dim sky was torn apart by a rainbow of light.

[This is...?]

A seven-colored pillar of light stretched across the sky and earth, and a figure with long, flowing hair gradually emerged from it. A black combat bodysuit embroidered with mysterious patterns accentuated the newcomer's exquisite figure, and eyes beneath her ink-black hair surveyed the U40 Planet, which was steadily heading towards destruction, with expressions of wonder.

Hela, the daughter of Odin, the future heir to the throne of Asgard, and the Goddess of Death.

"You really surprise me, Beckett."

Hela, who walked on air with ease, looked at the cold-faced man in front of her with great interest. The man's dazzling blond hair almost blinded Hela: "Poisoned?"

"Do you want to die?" Beckett narrowed his eyes, his body surging with power, and the invisible pressure instantly froze the playful look in Hela's eyes.

"I want the Casket of Ancient Winters."

With a stern face Hela got straight to the point.

Ever since Beckett blocked her communication signal, no matter how hard she tried changing lines, she couldn't contact him. Therefore, at Odin's behest, Hela directly used the power of the Bifrost to teleport her to Heimdall 'Beckett location.

As for how Hela located the Beckett coordinates...

"You will never understand the wonder of magic. Only magic can counter magic." Hela raised her chin, her smile yet to spread, before a hand had already gripped her throat. The speed was so fast that Hela couldn't react at all, even though her power had already been transformed upon returning to Asgard.

"???!!!"

"You may be overestimating your own abilities, Hela Odinson." Beckett tilted his head, his eyes filled with coldness.

"Waaaaah!!! Your His Highness Beckett!!!"

Beneath Beckett's feet, on the constantly cracking and collapsing ground, The Other's intense will to survive made his screams resound through the sky, even briefly drowning out the thunder and landslides.

"I can take you away from here." Hela had forcefully broken free from Beckett's grasp, rubbed her neck, suppressing her anger. For Hela right now, completing the task given to her by her father Odin was far more important than arguing with Beckett here.

"Leave here and return to the safety of Asgard."

Beckett stared straight at Hela, unmoved.

"Heimdall!"

Seeing Beckett remain unmoved, Hela decided to speak with facts. After the cold, clear call, the magnificent Bifrost reappeared.

"I know the Casket of Ancient Winters isn't of much use to you." Hela walked expressionlessly into the Bifrost and extended her right hand toward Beckett.

Centaurus Galaxy, within the Dark Order base.

After bathing and changing, Thanos donned his golden armor, sat on his throne, and gazed intently at the vast starry sky.

"Lord Thanos, Woz, an intelligent life form under Beckett, has sent over the coordinates of the Mysterious Land."

Ebony Maw, who always maintained a respectful demeanor, appeared before Thanos and informed him of the final outcome of the deal.

"Inform Corvus Glaive to accept the Kree Empire's peace negotiations, and have Proxima Midnight lead U40 Planet to retrieve Beckett." Thanos stood up and gave the order, tapping his right index finger on the armrest of his throne.

"... Lord Thanos, U40 Planet... it's blown up."

When stating this, Ebony Maw paused, as if organizing his thoughts.

Thanos's expression remained unchanged upon hearing this. He simply gripped the Great Blade beside his throne and said, "Continue."

"It was discovered by our planetary civilization observers that U40 Planet, which belonged to the Skrull Empire, has been destroyed. So far, no signal has been detected from Woz, the intelligent life form that was near Beckett."

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