After Zod left the star port, he quickly contacted Luke, who had already checked into the hotel in the core area.
When the latter heard about the trouble caused by Kryptonian General, the corners of his mouth curled up with a relaxed smile.
He stood in front of the wide floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the "city" outside, ignoring Zod and Faora who entered the door.
Knowhere is divided into mining area, residential area and core area.
In the outermost mining areas, workers earning meager wages are active.
Moreover, there are many small groups of criminals who focus on outsiders.
Once you find a fat sheep that you can exploit, it won't be long before their organs appear on the black market.
This kind of thing happens from time to time.
Although, Knowhere patrol teams and law enforcement teams exist.
But those belong to Tivan Group's private armed forces and only serve the big shots.
The underlying mining areas are slums, and as long as there isn't too much trouble, they generally won't interfere.
Security in residential areas is slightly better.
Most are mercenaries seeking a living, wanted criminals who are being hunted, and service providers.
Only when you step into the core area can you be considered an elite.
You can enjoy a good life and a comfortable environment.
People in the underlying mining areas often compare the core area to a city that never sleeps, with feasting and entertainment every night.
Life there is simply like paradise.
The concepts and laws of Knowhere, summarized in Tanlia Difan's own words, are "life that cannot create value has no need to exist."
"Why did you almost come to blows with Ronan the Accuser of the Kree Empire?"
Converging the scattered thoughts, Luke turned around and asked.
He originally wanted to meet Collector and leave after achieving his goal.
Who knew that it was originally agreed to meet with Tanya Difan in the afternoon.
But because of the conflict between Zod and Ronan the Accuser, many changes occurred.
Luke has not yet been able to see the famous Collector in the universe.
"It was Ronan who spoke rudely and insulted us first."
Perhaps because she was worried about Luke's accountability, female commander Faora explained.
After all, the other party is their nominal boss.
The ten-year working contract has been signed long ago, and it is impossible to go back on it.
"You misunderstood, Ms. Faora, I don't mean to blame you."
Luke smiled lightly, looking relaxed.
Three Empires of the Galaxy——Kree, Shi'ar, Skrull.
These huge empires with powerful military power, advanced technology, and influence that radiated to dozens of star fields and thousands of celestial bodies were nothing in his eyes.
"It's just a pity that I wasn't there at the time."
Luke smiled, if Zod were replaced by him.
Ronan the Accuser must be regarded as dead. How could there be a two-day appointment.
"But you just said that Captain of the Guards Gladiator of the Shi'ar Empire will also come to Knowhere to participate in the auction?"
Luke asked again.
He paid special attention to this issue.
Faora nodded slightly.
This is what Ronan the Accuser said himself. He is going to use the resource planet of the finale auction as a bet to invite Gladiator to come down.
Luke's eyes flashed, and he did not forget that he still had a side mission.
Four Superman people defeated Marvel.
Sentry has already been beaten.
There are three people left: Gladiator, Blue Marvel and Hyperion.
With three lottery opportunities in front of him, Luke was naturally very tempted.
"What do you think of Ronan the Accuser's duel invitation?"
Luke finalized the plan in his mind and turned his attention to the silent Zod.
"General stuff."
Kryptonian General said softly.
Luke frowned slightly.
Zod's judgment cannot be wrong.
But if Ronan the Accuser has no chance of winning against Kryptonian General, where does he have the courage to challenge Gladiator?
"General."
Female commander Faora hesitated for a moment, but still succumbed to the genetic template and chose to call Luke "general".
"Ronan the Accuser's weapon may be what he relies on."
Luke raised his eyebrows and remembered it.
Supreme Intelligence of the Kree Empire once gave Ronan a powerful war hammer named "Universal Weapon".
Not like the embarrassing villain in "Guardians of the Galaxy" who finally died in an awkward dance.
After possessing that weapon, Ronan the Accuser in the comics can manipulate matter, create gravity, and control thunder and lightning... These give him extremely powerful combat power.
Maybe this is the reason for taking the initiative to challenge Gladiator?
"Are you confident that you can defeat Ronan?"
Luke sat on the sofa and tapped his fingers twice subconsciously.
For the chance to win the lottery, even if he hates violence and advocates peace deep down in his heart.
I have to go out in person and have a fair fight with Captain of the Guards of the Shi'ar Empire.
As for Ronan the Accuser?
Even if he possesses Universal Weapon, at best, he has only changed from an ant to a stronger ant.
"You can order a nice dinner and I can wring that guy's head off in one meal."
Zod looked calm and spoke firmly.
In so many years of fighting, except Luke, he felt a great threat.
Others, nothing more.
"Then Ronan is left to you."
Luke hit the Snap and nodded with satisfaction.
Two days later.
Knowhere's arena is officially open.
The seats were packed!
Crowded!
Most of the audience are elites from the core area.
There are also a small number of gamblers from residential areas.
They all heard that Ronan the Accuser spent a sky-high price to acquire the resource planet that produced rare mineral veins.
Even though Shi'ar Empire's Captain of the Guards Gladiator, his bid was not low.
But as a dictatorial warlord, Ronan the Accuser, who controls more than a dozen planets under his command, is even better and richer.
The resource planet that broke the Knowhere auction record will be used as a bet.
Whoever can defeat Ronan the Accuser in the arena will get this amazing prize.
Gladiator of the Shi'ar Empire did not respond directly, but he was kindly invited by Collector.
He promised to come to the arena to witness the final ownership of the planet.
In the host's passionate voice, the audience shouted loudly, and the atmosphere was almost warmed up.
Wearing black armor and holding a long-handled war hammer, Ronan the Accuser.
Under the gaze of everyone, he strode to the center of the field.
"Who wants to be the first challenger!?"
The host's voice echoed throughout the audience.
Despite the outcry, no one had the courage to stand up.
Kree Empire's background and strong strength...
This kind of challenge is only for people of the same level.
Otherwise, there is no point in winning and you cannot keep anything.
If you lose, your life may be lost.
"Which warrior..."
The host asked several times in a row.
But no matter how much he stirred up the emotions at the scene, no one wanted to be the one who stood out.
A few minutes later, a somewhat impatient Ronan the Accuser raised his right hand, gripped the war hammer, and pointed to the viewing platform with the best viewing angle.
Captain of the Guards of the Shi'ar Empire, the most powerful warrior in the universe, Gladiator.
So he sat there.
There is no doubt about it.
This is a stark provocation.
Gladiator's forehead twitched and he slowly stood up.
But before he accepted the challenge, someone fell into the arena first.
Just listen to the sound of "boom", and the atmosphere explodes.
The dark cloak was raised high, and a tall figure hit the hard ground.
"I'm coming."
Zod said in a deep voice.
He did not look at Ronan the Accuser. He looked past each other and caught a glimpse of Luke and Faora sitting in the front row.