ocean-life Chapter 223: Gamora and Nebula
Chapter 223: Gamora and Nebula
Chapter 223: Gamora and Nebula
Thanos felt no shame at all.
He had never been noble. Although he claimed to distribute the universe's resources and eliminate half of the population for the sake of the universe, that was not his true intention.
He was despicable, cunning, and domineering. These contradictory traits shaped the Thanos we know today.
When facing the weak, Thanos always displayed authority and dominance. But when confronting powerful enemies, he would show deep-rooted cunning and treachery.
To defeat his opponents, he would not hesitate to use any means, no matter how despicable.
And now was no exception.
Thor, Loki, Wanda, and the others were each as powerful as him, if not stronger. In such a dire situation, Thanos naturally employed every possible tactic to create favorable conditions for himself and seize a chance of victory.
However, Thanos' plans were completely seen through by the five.
The other four were all highly intelligent. Thor, out of his love for Loki, did not believe Thanos' lies at all. On the contrary, such words only enraged Thor.
"Despicable scoundrel, I will rip out your heart, cut off your head, and let the world scorn your corpse."
Boom!
Thunder roared, and Thor's angry voice echoed through the sky. Accompanied by a flash of lightning, Thor charged at Thanos. The lightning was so fast that it made one's scalp tingle. In the eyes of Gamora and Nebula, it was over in an instant.
Before they could react, Thanos and Thor had already clashed.
A surging wave of energy blew Gamora and Nebula away. They didn't know how far they were thrown or how many times they tumbled in the air before crashing into a large rock, cracking its surface.
The violent collision's loud noise still echoed in their ears.
Ignoring the intense pain from the impact, the two women looked up to see, in the distant sky, Thanos' purple energy-enveloped fist colliding with Thor's lightning-wrapped hammer.
The powerful clash caused the surrounding space within a hundred-meter diameter to start distorting.
The magnetic field had already become chaotic, and the violently fluctuating energy was collapsing and compressing within the distorted space, crushing everything mercilessly.
Just one glance made the two women feel a heavy pressure on their chests.
The overwhelming pressure almost made them want to vomit.
Gamora was no exception, and even though Nebula was partially mechanical, she was still half flesh and blood, with a central nervous system in her brain, so her senses, including pain, were intact.
Few would erase their senses, as they are part of the soul and will. Erasing them would easily cause distortion.
Thanos understood this well. Cruel and despicable, he saw Nebula as just a pawn to temper Gamora. He also knew Gamora's feelings for Nebula, and to ensure Gamora's loyalty, he wouldn't erase Nebula's will.
Otherwise, Gamora would completely abandon him, something Thanos could never accept.
Unfortunately, despite his genuine feelings, what Thanos received in return was Gamora's complex hatred.
Seeing Thanos cornered by Wanda, Thor, and the others, Gamora felt both happy and excited.
She knew that her revenge might be realized today.
And Thanos' blood-soaked path might finally come to an end.
Gamora stared ahead intently.
She eagerly awaited that moment.
Meanwhile, unaware of his daughter's heartfelt wish for his demise, Thanos was locked in combat with Thor. The fist, empowered by the Power Stone, struck Thor's hammer, returning a force equal to his own.
This shocked Thanos.
He had closely followed Thor and Loki's growth due to his plans. The two brothers, despite their confined development, had grown significantly over thousands of years. Thor was somewhat better, while Loki was not worth mentioning.
But now, in such a short time, the brothers had grown to this level.
Thor could even clash with him, holding the Power Stone, without falling behind.
Though shocked, Thanos knew he was truly in a dire situation. Yet, as a formidable figure, Thanos was already planning a way out.
The best outcome would be to escape with Gamora and Nebula using the Hover Throne.
The worst outcome would be sacrificing Gamora and Nebula.
Although Thanos had developed feelings for Gamora, these feelings were insignificant compared to his own interests.
Thanos always had a plan and an escape route in battle.
Thor was unaware of Thanos' thoughts, but his sole intent now was to crush his enemy with his hammer.
"Thanos.”
With just this one move, Thor's attack came once more. Thanos, who was still fighting, dared to be distracted. Thor's furious roar exploded like thunder, and with a flash of lightning, he had already rushed in front of Thanos.
He raised Mjolnir high and smashed it down towards Thanos's head.
Thanos extended his hands, and with a flash of light, a giant double-headed blade appeared in his hands, just in time to block the attack.
Bang!
The sound of metal clashing erupted, the piercing noise echoed through the sky. In the distance, Gamora and Nebula immediately clutched their ears in pain, feeling as if their heads were about to explode.
Without hesitation, the two women immediately got up and ran further away.
As for the spaceship?
The spaceship they arrived in had already been destroyed in the battle, so there was no point thinking about it.
As they ran, Nebula sent a distress signal, urging the fleet to come and support them as quickly as possible.
Gamora noticed Nebula's actions out of the corner of her eye and initially wanted to stop her but hesitated, thinking of Thor and the others, and ultimately didn't interfere.
She believed that Thor and the others must have anticipated this situation and were certainly prepared.
At this level, the fleet's weapons technology could hardly cause any damage except for the weapons system on Sanctuary II.
Both women were not ordinary people, and their running speed was extremely fast. The battle behind them was intense, with waves of air rolling like a raging tide. They ran even faster, their long legs almost creating afterimages.
Soon, they had run more than a hundred kilometers away. Only when the impact of the air waves was minimal did they stop.
This was a desolate and dark area, with all sorts of strange, seemingly withered trees and vegetation, and rocks. The native creatures had long since fled.
...
Just as they stopped, Nebula was preparing to contact the fleet to report the situation.
Suddenly, a somewhat lively voice came from behind.
"Hey, ladies, if you don't mind, could you kneel and surrender?"
At the sound of the voice, Gamora and Nebula's pupils contracted. Their high combat awareness made them immediately draw their weapons. Gamora took out a pair of energy pistols, while Nebula drew a pair of daggers.
The two women turned and faced their opponent. Nebula dodged to one side, while Gamora pulled the trigger, firing energy beams.
The figure in front of them didn't seem to move, and the dense energy beams passed through his form, striking a dark, muddy boulder not far behind him, shattering it into pieces with surprising power.
Taking advantage of Gamora's attack for cover, Nebula lunged with her high-frequency energy daggers towards the figure.
However, with a flash of white light, Nebula felt a heavy kick to her abdomen. The powerful force blasted a large hole in her midsection, and her body was torn in half, scattering pieces all over the ground.
"NEBULA!" Gamora shouted angrily. Despite the antagonism fostered by Thanos, which led to their strained relationship, Gamora had always secretly regarded Nebula as a sister.
Now, Nebula has been kicked in half.
Enraged, Gamora kept pulling the trigger, sending energy beams sweeping towards their foe. But the figure was too powerful, walking straight through the energy beams like a reaper from hell, inducing fear.
Gamora continued firing relentlessly.
The difference in strength was overwhelming. The opponent walked straight up to her, standing effortlessly in front of her. Instinctively, Gamora wanted to retreat, but when their eyes met, she felt a powerful pressure that rendered her immobile.
Despair filled her face as she watched the young man with white hair extend a hand and point a finger towards her forehead. The movement seemed slow, but it was just an illusion.
Death was imminent.
Just as Gamora braced for death, the man's voice, tinged with surprise, reached her ears.
In a daze, she realized the finger was only a few centimeters from her forehead, clearly indicating he had stopped the attack on purpose. Otherwise, she would have already been killed.
Sweating profusely, Gamora felt the terror of walking on the edge of death.
Pietro scrutinized the green-skinned, tall alien woman before him with some curiosity.
He had stopped attacking because he inadvertently read some of her memories and found them different from what he had expected.
"So, you're not that guy's biological daughter?"
Pietro's expression was somewhat strange.
"Neither Nebula nor I are," Gamora gritted her teeth, suppressing her fear and anger.
"No wonder. I thought it was a racial characteristic. I was wondering how a purple-skinned guy could have green and blue-skinned daughters," Pietro realized.