Thanos did not answer immediately. He merely turned his gaze toward him.
Ebony Maw bowed slightly and continued, "That demon's words were filled with ignorance and arrogance. The honor of the Black Order cannot be tarnished."
"I will claim the next victory and prove to the entire universe that the great Thanos does not need Hell's help!"
"Your victory will be won by your child personally!"
Thanos contemplated for a moment.
The current score was tied at two to two, and the remaining three matches were crucial.
Among the Black Order, Ebony Maw's abilities were the most unique and the most powerful.
His telekinesis had reached the pinnacle of mastery. In this format filled with variables, he was more than capable of handling most unforeseen changes.
If Ebony Maw could win this match, the Black Order would reach match point.
Then, Dago could take the field in the next match.
If Dago won, the match would end immediately. If he lost, Thanos himself would still have one final chance to turn everything around.
"Very well," Thanos said slowly.
A flicker of delight crossed Ebony Maw's eyes, and he bowed deeply once more.
"Wait."
Thanos extended his massive hand. Floating above his palm was a dark-purple polyhedral crystal.
Some kind of viscous energy flowed slowly within the crystal.
"Take this with you," Thanos said.
Ebony Maw stepped forward and received the crystal respectfully with both hands.
The moment he touched it, he felt an extremely violent force trying to burrow into his skin.
"What is this, Father?" Ebony Maw asked, slightly surprised.
"An Energy Amplification Core," Thanos explained expressionlessly. "Press it against your forehead. If you encounter danger you cannot withstand, activate it. For a short period, it will increase your telekinesis tenfold, perhaps even twentyfold."
Ebony Maw clenched the crystal.