"Come to think of it, you're the one who made up for all the fatherly love Peter missed out on over the years. I suppose I should thank you. You raised Peter quite well..." On Ego Planet, Ego's gaze flickered faintly as he looked at Star-Lord, a thought flashing through his mind in great satisfaction.
Ego naturally liked offspring who did not need to be raised by him, offspring he could harvest simply by sowing the seed. Especially since he could sense that Star-Lord's talent really was excellent, second only to that first child of his who had awakened divine power. Star-Lord absolutely had hope of awakening divine power!
"Why are you looking at me without saying anything?" When Star-Lord realized Ego was staring at him in silence, his eyes constantly flickering, a trace of unease crossed his own eyes, and he asked somewhat hesitantly.
"Oh, seeing you just made me think of how I wasn't able to be there as you grew up all these years. I feel deep regret and guilt over it..." After Ego came back to himself, he looked at Star-Lord and spoke with some apology. But the words only made Star-Lord feel even more uncomfortable, especially because Star-Lord felt that Ego's choice of words sounded a little strange.
"So why didn't you come see me all these years? And was I taken from Earth because of you? Most importantly, why did you leave my mother back then?" Star-Lord took a deep breath and asked the questions that had been bothering him.
"That's right. Back then, I entrusted Yondu with bringing you away from Earth so I could see you and raise you myself. I just never expected Yondu to privately keep you for himself for some unknown reason, and that he would keep hiding from