What Yuki held in his hand was none other than the Reality Gem, the artifact that had enabled Thanos's meteoric rise. It was this object that allowed him to absorb entities from Death to Galactus, then to Eternity and the Living Tribunal, and finally the Avatar of the One-Above-All, systematically usurping the throne to become the new Supreme Sovereign.
One could say that without this gem, Thanos could never have reached this point.
As Yuki took hold of the Reality Gem, the abstract concepts Thanos had absorbed began to crumble. Thanos's aura rapidly weakened, his power draining away in an instant.
Seizing the moment, Yuki grasped a specific cosmic energy representing universal balance and let out a soft breath.
Soon, a luminous, humanoid form coalesced.
"I... wasn't I destroyed?"
The glowing, pure energy being was none other than Galacta's father, Galactus—though this was his original form, one typically only seen by Eternity himself. The familiar armored visage was merely the form perceived by human minds.
"Galacta asked me to save you, Galactus," Yuki said calmly, looking at the being.
"Galacta?! Where is she? And where... is this?"
Hearing his daughter's name, Galactus's tone instantly grew tense. It was clear how deeply he cared for his rebellious daughter.
"This is outside the Marvel universe, within the infinite multiverse. The empty space beneath your feet is where the Marvel world once stood."
Yuki pointed downward.
Galactus looked down, then surveyed his surroundings. He saw no world—only chaotic void, shattered space, and devastation. There was no sign of the Marvel universe, nor of many other worlds.
"As for Galacta, she's right here."
Yuki snapped his fingers, and Galacta instantly appeared.
Seeing the familiar figure, Galactus visibly relaxed. His form shifted back to the familiar humanoid armor as he turned to his daughter with concern.
"Galacta, are you alright? Did that Mad Titan cause you any trouble?"
His gaze was urgent as he approached, visually confirming his daughter's safety before finally easing.
"I'm fine, Father." Galacta shook her head. "It's all thanks to Mr. Yuki. He saved you from Thanos."
Hearing his daughter's words, Galactus looked puzzled. He turned to Yuki, expressing his gratitude.
"Thank you, mysterious one. I can sense your power is... unfathomable. Even the Living Tribunal pales in comparison. Could you tell me what happened? And where is Thanos now?"
"Let me explain, Father," Galacta interjected, glancing at Yuki before proceeding to recount the events to Galactus.
After Galacta's detailed explanation, Galactus gradually understood what had transpired.
"I see. So, that ambitious Thanos is now... gone? That means his scheme has been thwarted."
Galactus nodded slowly.
"Thank you, Lord Yuki. Not only for saving my daughter, but for saving me as well. And for allowing me to enter the form of the Lifebringer."
The Galactus before them was no longer clad in his familiar purple armor. Having entered the state of the Lifebringer, his entire body was now encased in golden plates.
This transformation signified that Galactus's energy had reached a state of perfect saturation, eliminating his need to consume planets. In this form, Galactus possessed his greatest power, with an impressive track record—capable of single-handedly repelling both the Master of Order and the Master of Chaos.
"It's nothing. I simply infused a trace of power while reshaping your form. I didn't expect it would elevate you to the Lifebringer."
Yuki offered a candid smile, waving his hand dismissively.
Beside him, Galacta listened, her heart swelling with envy.
'Just a trace of his power transformed Father into the Lifebringer...
That kind of strength... I want it too!'
If she could attain a state like her father's Lifebringer form, she would never have to suffer from hunger again.
This thought sparked a subtle idea within her. When her gaze turned to Yuki, it held an indescribable glimmer of anticipation.
This scene did not escape the notice of the women in the chat group.
Seitenshi: "There's something off about the look in Galacta's eyes!"
Artemis: "Definitely off! It's all wrong!!! (annoyed)"
Nishino: "Uh... What do you mean? (confused)"
Mariks: "Is Akane Nishino that innocent? The look in Galacta's eyes is clearly one of romantic interest! (smile)"
Nishino: "Ah! That's..."
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In the world of The Eminence in Shadow:
A flush of embarrassed crimson instantly spread across Akane Nishino's face.
But upon closer observation, she realized Galacta's gaze towards Yuki did seem unusual. It was exactly like the looks girls gave boys in TV dramas when they were smitten.
"...But I suppose it's understandable. Mr. Yuki really is incredibly handsome."
At this point, a tinge of shyness and bashfulness colored Akane's expression. Gazing at the stunningly handsome face on the live stream, her expression gradually became entranced.
....
Now that Thanos was gone, the matter was concluded. It was time for the final cleanup.
The Marvel universe needed to be restored, along with the shattered remnants of the infinite multiverse.
But before that, Yuki's gaze swept around him. A faint, amused smile touched his lips.
He had long been aware of the attention from the powerful beings across the multiverse. He simply couldn't be bothered to acknowledge them.
The only ones worth his notice were two figures.
One was a woman with flowing blue hair and an exquisite, curvaceous figure. Yuki recognized her instantly: the Goddess Alovenus from A Wild Last Boss Appeared!
The other was a kindly-looking old man. Yuki was very familiar with him. The power emanating from him was akin to Thanos's, and his aura resonated with the cosmic energy Yuki felt from the Reality Gem. It could be none other than the supreme entity of the Marvel world, the One-Above-All (OAA).
"OAA, how long are you going to watch from the sidelines? Care to explain why you left an avatar in the world while you ran off?"
Yuki's gaze focused on OAA, who stood at a distance transcending infinite infinities of infinities...
In the next instant, a figure appeared on the scene, manifesting before Galacta and Galactus.
But not only OAA arrived. That graceful blue figure appeared as well.
Alongside OAA came the Goddess Alovenus.
Alovenus's eyes burned with intense focus as she stared at Yuki, as if she wanted to devour him whole.
It made Yuki break into a slight sweat. He couldn't help but mutter internally:
'Good grief, is that really the Goddess Alovenus? She looks more like a complete... obsessive!
If there weren't people around, I'm genuinely afraid she'd just push me down right here on the spot!'
This wasn't Yuki's imagination. His intuition told him Alovenus might actually do it!
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