I Will Win

Somewhere in space.

Space had been torn open by cosmic energy, and the Elders of the Universe emerged from the rift one after another in pursuit.

Following the energy trail left by their companion, it did not take them long to find their subdued comrade in a desolate stretch of space. Runner was still bound by coils of Binding Ray, and even moving a finger was difficult.

Champion raised a hand and chopped through the rings of light wrapped around his companion. The severed azure energy immediately scattered into starlight. As Runner struggled free, he babbled nonstop, "Easy there, you nearly chopped me just now..."

"So where is he?" Collector asked.

"I lost him." Runner looked somewhat dejected. "I was careless. He was craftier than I imagined. I hesitated for a moment, and he caught me in his trap..."

"We were all careless," Gardener said. "We thought we only had that little planet-eating girl to deal with, perhaps along with a few heralds at most. We never expected Earth's guardian deity to suddenly jump into the fray..."

"Humans call him 'Ultraman,'" Collector said.

"I don't care what he is called. I care that he got away, and took that little planet-eating girl with him." Champion seemed to have a bellyful of rage with nowhere to vent it. "And you said Galactus was released too? This is a complete and utter failure. What exactly did a bunch of old fools like us gather here for? A party?"

"Calm down, Champion. This isn't over yet." Grandmaster looked calmer than usual. "We can still find them."

"Oh? And how?" Champion asked. "Do I need to remind you that he has the Infinity Stones? The truth is, he can go wherever he wants in this universe. We have already missed our best chance. Catching