Nebula had been too eager to prove herself.
So she made a mistake.
She mentioned someone she should never have brought up in front of Thanos.
Gamora.
Gamora had betrayed Thanos.
She was running around with those animals from the Guardians of the Galaxy now.
She no longer showed Thanos the slightest respect.
Thanos had known for a long time
that Gamora had ambitions of her own.
But he had said nothing and sent no one after her.
The reason was simple: Gamora needed to stay alive.
Thanos himself did not know why.
He only had a vague sense
that Gamora might help him accomplish something more important.
So he intended to leave her alone.
He had no plans to do anything to her yet.
Even so, Thanos had always cared deeply for this daughter of his.
And now her betrayal had left him with an unexpected ache.
"You should never have mentioned Gamora!"
Thanos was clearly furious.
With a sweep of his hand,
he sent Nebula crashing to the floor.
"Get out!"
The roar carried the full force of his displeasure.
Nebula trembled at the command.
But she had no choice but to leave.
Chapter 326
Nebula knew all too well that she still could not compare to her sister.
After Nebula left, Thanos stood in the ship's hold.
His gaze was grave, as though something weighed on his mind.
Eternity's Domain.
Beyond a veil of energy, Eternity sat in a thoroughly modern room, drinking tea with Infinity.
After The Ancient One left, Eternity sighed and said offhandedly, "Why are humans never satisfied? We gave them a place where they could live in peace. Yet instead of being grateful, they want to defy the will of the gods?"
His voice was thick with displeasure.
Infinity glanced at