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Chapter 176: Star-Lord's First Love

On the second sanctuary, Thanos, trembling with weakness, was assisted by Ebony Maw as he made his way to the throne and slowly sat down.

His appearance was frail, resembling an old man nearing the end of his life, yet no one dared to underestimate him.

Moments earlier, he had knocked out Black Dwarf with a series of military strikes.

"Ahem…"

Thanos coughed twice and asked, "What's the status of the ship's damage?"

Ebony Maw hesitated before responding in a low voice, "The penetration damage itself isn't severe. However, the central weapon system was destroyed, triggering massive explosions. About one-third of the ship's components are critically damaged. The battleship requires extensive repairs, and the damage is even worse than from the previous nuclear bomb…"

"Fortunately, the power system remains intact, so there's hope for emergency repairs. However, the casualties are significant. Moreover, General corvus and Proxima Midnight are unaccounted for."

Thanos remained silent for a moment before replying in a subdued tone, "The last thing we need is more soldiers. I admit, I've always underestimated the Odin boy. That's my greatest mistake. As for soldiers, we have never been short."

Ebony Maw's lips twitched, but he kept quiet.

Ordinary soldiers are plentiful, and even the powerful Leviathan creatures are not rare. Losing dozens or hundreds of them is entirely acceptable.

As the saying goes, "A thousand soldiers are easy to find, but a general is hard to come by." Despite conquering the universe for years, Thanos' only subordinates are the Black Order, and at most, Gamora and Nebula—two rebellious individuals with little loyalty…

Currently, only two members of the Black Order are left, and one of them is in an unusual state...

Thanos suddenly inquired, "What's the status of Black Dwarf? Can he recover?"

The recent defeat was largely attributed to Black Dwarf, who usually consumes the most resources but proves useless in critical moments!

Thanos was puzzled, as Black Dwarf's condition seemed to be under some form of mind control, and his spiritual power was the weakest among the Black Order.

But it was puzzling how Black Dwarf, who should have had different traits, was easily tricked!

"Um…"

Ebony Maw hesitated before explaining, "The preliminary theory is that it was caused by the Kree serum used previously… While reviving Black Dwarf, it also altered some of his genes. Now, his tastes seem to be shifting towards Kree preferences…"

Ebony Maw found it quite frustrating.

Thanos' expression darkened, his voice cold, "I'll give you two months to completely reverse his orientation! The World Destroyer Legion will not harbor waste!"

Ebony Maw shuddered and observed a moment of silence for Black Dwarf.

"Also, I don't want anyone to hear about this incident, including the destruction of the Sanctuary II. Otherwise, many will rebel, especially Ronan, who's a troublemaker!"

Ronan the Accuser, leader of the Kree's most radical faction, was currently enjoying a back rub and a bath in what was not milk, but rather the blood of celestials.

"Ronan, Carlos has returned and brought news about the Cosmic Orb."

Nebula, the blue-skinned sister, introduced Carlos.

"Master, Lord Thanos himself encountered the son of Odin and the traitor of the Kree—Vers! They likely suffered mutually. By the time I arrived, they had disappeared. The thief stole it, and according to intelligence, he plans to go to Xandar to sell it to a 'broker.'"

Ronan nodded and murmured to himself, "I promised Thanos I would help him retrieve the Cosmic Orb, and he would assist me in destroying Xandar."

"I'll go!"

A green figure stepped forward, Gamora exuding confidence, "I have never failed!"

Meanwhile, Yondu, Star-Lord's blue father, had been beaten by Star-Lord and, in a fit of rage, announced his arrest.

40,000 universe coins!

In reality, Yondu has always been an angel with a devil's face and deeply cares for Star-Lord.

Forty thousand universe coins—what could that buy?

Perhaps a toilet on a basic spaceship, or one with just a single pit!

The low bounty could only provide Star-Lord with some experience and equipment. Yondu understood his godson's level well.

Interestingly, an empty Power Orb had attracted numerous factions vying for it.

During the process of selling the Power Orb, Star-Lord inadvertently revealed that Ronan was also seeking it and was subsequently kicked out by the broker.

A green-skinned lady approached.