In the depths of space, darkness remained the eternal theme, dotted with starlight as distant stars cast their radiance.
Deathly stillness, yet not devoid of life!
But that was only what the human eye could see. Through precise scientific instruments, everything would look completely different.
The universe was filled with complex, indecipherable rays, dazzling in color and variety, far exceeding the number of shades in a girlfriend's lipstick collection.
These energies were born from the fundamental forces, then tangled together by those same forces into an incomprehensible mess, maintaining a delicate balance that made one's heart pound with the sense that everything could collapse at any moment.
Active, yet fraught with danger!
At the edge of the barrier, Supergirl threw a punch at the invisible curtain, sending rippling shockwaves rolling outward.
She frowned and said unhappily, "We miscalculated. Silver Surfer didn't keep his promise. We need to prepare to fight Galactus."
"..."
Russell did not answer. He rubbed his chin, pondering what had gone wrong. It was unlikely that Silver Surfer had broken his word. When that guy saw Susan, his whole body had gone stiff as iron. Even if not for Earth, he would not go back on his word if it meant winning a girl's favor.
After all, a lousy little planet like this could be picked up anywhere in the universe. If Russell were him, he would keep it around to hide a beauty away, and paying a few more visits in the future would still be worth it.
"Russell, did we overlook someone important? Like Doctor Doom? Maybe he's the key to the mission?"
"No. Just look at the Fantastic Four's abilities and you'll know Doctor Doom is mediocre. He only has a fraction of his comic-book strength. There's no need for the barrier to be