The hall fell into a brief silence.
"What game?" Thanos was the first to speak.
"A gladiatorial match!" Grandmaster gestured excitedly. "It's the simplest, most direct, least roundabout way!"
"As long as you participate, I guarantee you the grandest spectacle in the entire universe!"
When Homelander heard the word "spectacle," one of his brows lifted slightly, and he immediately became interested.
"How grand is the grandest spectacle?" Homelander asked.
Grandmaster froze for a moment, not expecting Homelander to ask that.
He considered it briefly before saying, "You two are both illustrious figures in the universe. Naturally, we must use the highest standards."
"I'll go to my brother, Collector Tivan, and borrow that [Primordial Gladiatorial Coin]."
"Primordial Gladiatorial Coin?"
"That's right..." Grandmaster lowered his voice, putting on a mysterious air. "It is a coin born alongside the universe's first duel, ever since the universe came into existence."
"Not only can it open an indestructible cosmic arena, it also comes with inviolable contractual rules!"
"As long as a wager is made, it must be honored! Absolute fairness!"
"Not enough." Homelander shook his head.
"What isn't enough?" Grandmaster asked in confusion.
"The spectacle isn't enough." Homelander said excitedly, "I want you to invite every civilization in the universe worth mentioning to watch! And activate a full-spectrum live broadcast across the entire universe!"
A universe-wide broadcast?
Wasn't that the ultimate carnival he had always dreamed of?
"Great idea!" Grandmaster was so excited he nearly jumped up. There was even a hint of kindred spirit in the way he looked at Homelander.
"Consider it done! I'll hire every Ravager and have them plant my broadcast signal towers in every civilization with brains!"
"Wait!" Rocket Raccoon, who had been hiding in the back the whole time, suddenly leaped onto Homelander's shoulder and loudly interrupted.
"The spectacle