On the other side, freed from the binding contract manifested by the mutated gem, Hela could finally use the Soul Stone.
But Hela didn't immediately rush to fight Odin just because she was no longer restricted.
After all, being able to use it and being able to exert its full effect are two completely different things.
Hela still needed time to acclimate to the Soul Stone, to familiarize herself with its functions, its methods of use, and so on... At this time, Michael, accompanied by Skye and Samuel Sterns and his group, once again arrived at Xandar.
This time, as soon as Michael and his group appeared, they immediately received a grand welcome from the Nova Empire.
In fact, in terms of grandeur, even White believed it had surpassed the Nova Empire's highest standards ever.
At least, in the records of all known major powers in the Universe, this welcome ceremony by the Nova Empire surpassed the level of any other power's visit to the Nova Empire!
Of course, Michael was well aware of the reason for the Nova Empire's drastically changed attitude.
Even Samuel Sterns and others were very clear about it.
After all, although the main reason Samuel Sterns and his companions went to the Sovereign's Kolin Star was not the Nova Empire.
But if Michael were to cause trouble for the Nova Empire, the Nova Empire truly would have no reason to shift the blame.
"Isn't it just because they saw me easily trounce the Sovereign?"
"Isn't it just because they saw me easily trounce the Ancient Universe Elder they feared?"
"Isn't it just because they saw Kolin Star's defense system, which ranks among the top in the entire known Universe, instantly collapse?"
"Isn't it just..."
"Alright, it seems that with just this, the Nova Empire can't afford to provoke me."
"Indeed, who can blame me, for being... so perfect! Who can blame me for being so flawless!"
Michael stroked his chin, muttering in a tone as if defeated...
Cough, cough, Skye and the others didn't stay by Michael's side for long.
It wasn't that they didn't want to see Michael's narcissistic appearance, but rather, the tasks Michael gave them kept them busy.
The Cosmos Group was established on a pleasant morning on Xandar.
On the day of its establishment, all nations came to pay tribute... In short, all major forces in the known Universe came to offer their most sincere blessings for the establishment of the Cosmos Group.
And they presented protection fees of immense value—pah! They presented gifts of immense value!!!
Yes, they were just... gifts, absolutely no other meaning!
Of course, Skye and the others knew in their hearts that although the envoys of those various forces tried their best to invite Skye and the others to establish Cosmos Group branches within their respective spheres of influence, deep down, they were still very resistant to this idea.
No one would want to invite a powerful deity back home!
And after enjoying a period of 'imperial' life on Xandar.
Michael left.
Because Michael discovered that Hela seemed to have already become familiar with the Soul Stone.
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