He stepped forward and gave a regulation Nova salute.
"Honored envoy of Asgard, I am General Roman of the Nova Corps," he said in a loud, clear voice, his manner deferential. "By order of Nova Prime, I am here to receive you. Welcome to Xandar."
Hermione nodded slightly and was about to offer a few polite words.
Just then, Roman's gaze passed over Hermione and landed on Yondu behind her.
Roman froze for a moment, apparently trying to place that blue face.
A second later, recognition seemed to strike, and his eyes went wide.
"Yondu Udonta?!" Roman's voice shot up. "You notorious Ravager chief! How dare you set foot on Xandar?!"
He swept his hand out and barked, "Guards! Arrest him!"
The Nova Soldiers standing in formation around them immediately raised their weapons, their muzzles swinging into alignment.
As one of the most infamous Ravager leaders in the universe, Yondu had his name and face on file in practically every civilized nation.
He was wanted in just about every respectable place there was.
Never in his wildest dreams had Roman expected to encounter such a high-priority fugitive while welcoming an honored foreign guest!
As two fully armed Nova Soldiers lunged toward him, Yondu sneered and whistled.
Whoosh-
He couldn't afford to cross Hermione, but now a few ordinary soldiers thought they could push him around?
Did they really think Blowgun Yondu was a pushover?
The metal Yaka Arrow floated silently over his shoulder, pointing ahead.
Almost simultaneously, the surrounding Nova Soldiers reacted with remarkable speed, raising their Energy Firearms and training countless dark muzzles on Yondu.
The atmosphere turned explosive in an instant!
But before General Roman could give another order, before Yondu's Yaka Arrow could even move-
Hermione, standing off to one side, simply lifted her hand and gave