Aboard the fleet, the soldiers watched Ronan, waiting for his order to storm the planet.
After all, Ronan had a fearsome reputation throughout the universe. Whenever they encountered a small planet like this, they would destroy the civilization on its surface outright.
And in their eyes, this time would surely be no different.
What they had not expected, however, was that Ronan would not give that order this time.
"Send a squad to Planet C14 and bring back the Orb!"
Ronan seemed to think of something. He frowned slightly before speaking.
Upon hearing Ronan's words, his subordinates all acknowledged the order.
Ronan looked at the enormous blue planet before him, his expression gradually darkening.
Had it been any other planet, he would not have hesitated, but that damned woman...
"Damn you, Carol!"
Some memories involuntarily surfaced in Ronan's mind.
Decades ago, under orders from the Supreme Intelligence of the Kree Empire, they had come here to destroy a planet and eliminate their defected team member, Carol Danvers.
The woman who later became renowned throughout the universe as Captain Marvel.
But that time, his fleet had suffered devastating losses, reducing his forces by well over half in one stroke.
He had been left with no choice but to retreat.
A single person had beaten him into retreat.
And she had even threatened him, forbidding him from ever setting foot here again.
Ronan desperately wanted to destroy this planet to vent his anger and teach Captain Marvel a lesson.
But even now, recalling Captain Marvel's terrifying power still left Ronan somewhat afraid.
Yet if he could obtain that Orb...
"Carol, once I get the Orb, let's see how you stand against me. I'll show you what pain means!"
Ronan clenched his fists, then said in a low voice, "And Thanos, I'll settle