The moment Link made his decision, his cosmic consciousness sent a farewell message to the people he had known, speaking to them as a god for the last time.
Gotham City, the Batcave.
Bruce Wayne was analyzing the composition of an alien metal when his hands suddenly stilled. Every screen before him was replaced by a dazzling starfield.
A vast yet familiar voice sounded directly in his mind.
"Bruce."
Kamar-Taj, the Sanctuary.
Doctor Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme, snapped out of his meditation and opened his eyes. The Eye of Agamotto around his neck glowed a gentle green, resonating with the pulse of the entire universe.
"Link?"
Wakanda, the Royal Laboratory.
Princess Shuri was in a remote meeting with Tony Stark when she saw every stream of data freeze. A consciousness made of pure energy appeared at the center of the holographic projection.
"It's you..."
At that same moment, Diana, Wonder Woman, and Captain America Steve Rogers were at the Earth Guard command center. Deep in space, Rocket Raccoon and Star-Lord were arguing with someone over a crate of rare ore...
Everyone who had ever formed a deep connection with Link received a message from the universe itself.
"I'm going to intervene in the universe one last time."
Link's voice held none of its old arrogance or teasing. Only the calm detachment of someone about to pass into eternity remained.
"After that, my conscious will shall dissolve completely and merge with the Laws. I'll become a passive guardian. I won't be able to answer you or interfere with you again."
Before anyone could absorb the staggering news, an unimaginably vast torrent of information flooded their minds.
It contained Link's final understanding of the Laws governing the six Infinity Stones, a profound analysis of how the universe worked, and detailed warnings and