Chapter 304

Ego shrugged and said, "You truly are my son. I thought my rugged, handsome face was proof enough."

"My name is Ego, your father!"

Rocket and the others exchanged odd glances with Star-Lord, who frowned and studied Ego's face closely. After a few moments, he couldn't deny it—this man did bear a certain resemblance to him, the same kind of handsomeness.

At that moment, Star-Lord's expression grew complicated. If this man truly was his father...

Suddenly, Gamora asked with a frown, "I think I saw you surviving in space without any equipment earlier. Who exactly are you?"

Her question left not just Star-Lord and his crew but also people all over the world wondering about this mysterious figure's identity.

Ego, hearing this, shrugged and replied honestly, "I am what you would call a Celestial."

His words left everyone stunned.

"A Celestial? You're a god?" Star-Lord asked hesitantly.

Ego turned to Star-Lord and replied humbly, "Just a small god, my son."

He then began to explain his origins.

"I don't even know where I came from. From the moment I gained consciousness…"

Ego recounted his development over millions of years, evolving from a brain into a planet.

Hearing this incredible story, Star-Lord and people across the world were left speechless.

Millions of years? Evolved into a planet?

If that was true, then he really might be a god.

For a moment, countless people were left either shocked, fearful, or in denial, unable to reconcile this story with their worldview.

Star-Lord took a deep breath and said in a heavy tone, "My mother always told everyone that my father came from another planet. But she had a brain tumor, so everyone thought she was delusional."

"Look, I really want to believe all of this. But you left the most amazing woman on Earth, abandoned her, and let her die alone!" he said angrily.

Ego quickly responded, "I didn't want to leave your mother, Peter."

"If I didn't periodically return to my planet to reconnect with its light, both my planet and this body would wither and die!"

Star-Lord frowned. "Then why didn't you come back? Why did you send Yondu, someone everyone hated, to pick me up?"

Ego's tone grew impassioned. "I loved your mother deeply, Peter. I couldn't bear to return to a planet where she no longer existed. You have no idea what it felt like to lose her!"

"I don't know what it felt like? I watched her die!" Star-Lord shouted.

Ego fell silent for a moment before speaking softly, "I've lived for millions of years, Peter. I've made countless mistakes, but you are not one of them. You are my greatest creation."

"Please, give me a chance to be the kind of father she would have wanted me to be. I believe that's what she would have hoped for."

"I want to teach you about my planet and its light. There's so much I need to show you!"

Hearing Ego's heartfelt words, even the angry Star-Lord began to waver.

Rocket, who had been listening, felt moved, as did countless people across Earth who were following the conversation.

But amidst the swelling emotions, one person looked entirely unimpressed.

Syd, who had been silently watching, couldn't help but smirk.

If he didn't know better, he might have believed Ego's performance.

Shaking his head, Syd thought, Ego doesn't care about fatherly love. He just wants to use Star-Lord's Celestial power to accelerate his plan to take over every planet.

During his countless attempts to create a child, Ego had acted more like a seed-sowing machine, discarding all those who didn't inherit his power. Star-Lord was the rare exception.

Looking at the father and son's tentative reconciliation, a mischievous glint appeared in Syd's eyes.

"Well, Star-Lord is bound to find out sooner or later. Revealing it now shouldn't make much of a difference, right?"

Syd chuckled to himself.

As Star-Lord opened his mouth to say something, Syd interrupted, "You mentioned your mother had a brain tumor. Have you ever considered that it might not have been a natural occurrence?"

"What do you mean?" Star-Lord asked, startled.

"You should ask this Celestial here. He's the one responsible for your mother's tumor," Syd said nonchalantly.

"What?"

Everyone, including Star-Lord and his crew, turned to Ego in disbelief.

Ego's face showed a moment of shock before he asked instinctively, "How do you know that?"

Realizing Star-Lord's expression had darkened, Ego began to explain slowly, "I visited Earth three times to see her. I knew if I returned one more time, I'd never leave again."

"My expansion—my purpose—would have ended. So, I made a choice. But…"

Ego's voice turned somber. "I shouldn't have given her the tumor. I regret it, Peter. Please forgive me…"

But Star-Lord wasn't paying attention to the explanation. His focus was on one thing:

"So, my mother's tumor was really because of you?"

Fury burned in his eyes as he glared at Ego.

His mother had always been the most important person in his life, and now he knew that the man before him—the one claiming to be his father—was the very reason she had died.

At that moment, even though Ego was his father, Star-Lord felt an overwhelming desire to kill him.

Watching the scene unfold, Syd smirked. "As expected, a proper avenger for his mother."

Ego, desperate to explain and plead for forgiveness, found his words falling on deaf ears. Star-Lord's hatred was unshakable.

Frustrated, Ego's gaze turned toward Syd, his eyes filled with anger.

"This is your fault!"

Ego glared at the White Knight, his tone dripping with malice.

"Are you planning to attack me?" Syd asked calmly.

This moment sent shockwaves across the world.

This wasn't just anyone—Ego was a Celestial who had lived for millions of years!

And yet, the White Knight dared to provoke him?

Countless people, from the Sovereigns to Ultron and even spectators worldwide, felt a mix of disbelief and grim satisfaction.

Many believed Syd had finally overstepped.

(End of Chapter)

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