In the battle in space, after Artoria released the twelve seals, even Earth was affected. Inside Kamar-Taj, Steve instantly felt a massive surge of magical power. Looking up at the sky, it was as if a second sun had risen; a golden glowing object grew brighter and then slowly faded. But from this anomaly, he understood that this was the light emitted by the weapon Artoria had used last time. He hadn't expected Senior Sister to be in outer space, seemingly fighting someone. Based on his study of Artoria, if it weren't for something particularly major, this Senior Sister wouldn't take the initiative to attack.
"There is an enemy invading from outer space."
He immediately thought of this possibility, and the probability was very high. His mind whirred; he understood that Artoria wasn't the type to ask for help, and it was very likely she was directly facing danger. Since that was the case, he could go and help Senior Sister. Even if Senior Sister didn't appreciate it, as the Sorcerer Supreme, he had an obligation to save his fellow disciple. Thinking of this, he had an idea. He decided that before going to Senior Sister's side, he would gather some strength.
"Ruthless enough, and decisive enough."
Regardless of how people on Earth viewed this'spectacle', Artoria and Scáthach had already confronted the four generals head-on. Because of issues with close-quarters combat and the Noble Phantasm, Kiyohime could only regretfully watch from the sidelines of the battlefield for now. Thanos's reaction was very consistent with his arrogant nature. He waved his hand gently, and the floating throne amidst the ruins slowly rose and came before Thanos. Watching his subsequent actions, it was clear he decided not to participate in the battle, sizing up Artoria and Scáthach. However, his gaze lingered more on Artoria. Don't misunderstand; he wasn't admiring Artoria's beauty, but rather savoring the divine flavor presented by the attack Artoria had just released. This made him very curious, even suspecting whether Artoria was some kind of deity.
Thanos was sizing up the two, but his subordinates would not be polite to the enemy. Having fought for so many years, the term "ruthless" was not an exaggeration for them. Especially now, looking at their eyes, they should have already confirmed that Artoria and her companion were the masterminds behind this attack, so they were attacking very fiercely. Even Scáthach couldn't help but praise the enemies before her. Artoria faced Ebony Maw and that tall, burly guy, while Scáthach happened to be matched against two guys who used spears. Such a matchup was a perfect match, making people feel very strange. Ebony Maw's signature skill was telekinesis, and Artoria also possessed telekinesis. The tall, burly guy had powerful strength and physique, and Artoria's strength and physique were also very formidable. In this way, Artoria happened to possess the enemies' most proficient powers. It was the same on Scáthach's side; holding a short and a long spear in her hands, she fought back and forth with Corvus Glaive and the other, even vaguely gaining the upper hand. It was purely a battle of skill; it was quite wonderful that both sides were proficient in what the other was best at.
"Stop playing around, let's finish them off as soon as possible!"
These guys' strength was much greater than in the movies, but the opponents they were facing were not the Steve from the movies. Artoria's comprehensive suppression of Ebony Maw and the other quickly lost its fun. Watching Scáthach suppressing her own strength to fight, Artoria couldn't help but roll her eyes. Still playing around? Can't you just finish it early! Don't waste mana and energy on these small fry; the biggest BOSS is still sitting there watching the show. Don't you want to fight a more powerful opponent? Artoria's intent had been conveyed, and Scáthach understood. She decided not to hold back anymore. With two powerhouses no longer holding back, the opponents were about to start suffering. Soon, the stalemate that had been back and forth was broken.
"Pfft~!"
With one hand, she held off the big oaf's battle-axe with Rhongomyniad, her body slightly bent, while her other hand swung excalibur quickly toward the opponent's throat. excalibur was extremely sharp, instantly severing the opponent's large head. Green blood gushed out from the stump. Artoria quickly retreated, afraid of getting this blood on her. Such a change caused even Ebony Maw to be stunned for a moment, but he quickly adjusted. The enemy had not yet been defeated; if an opportunity to defeat the enemy could be created, then weak companions could be discarded at any time. But from now on, he had to fight more cautiously.
"F—! Cough, cough."
Just as Artoria was preparing to brandish her lance and sword to attack Ebony Maw, Scáthach dispatched Corvus Glaive and his companion within a second. This shift made the battlefield situation very subtle. Artoria subconsciously let out a cry of admiration, but quickly realized this was a golden opportunity. She prepared to use this opening to finish off the troublesome Ebony Maw. However, that guy wasn't someone to be trifled with; very cunningly, he ordered the standby clones to attack. After cutting down two clones, the distance between him and Thanos became very short, showing that this guy was truly cowardly.
"My God..." This action was embarrassing. He had to explain his behavior just now, or else even if they won, he would face severe punishment. He had already thought of his lines; let the God take over from here! He could now confirm that the opponent's strength was immense, especially the woman who had pulled off a double kill in an instant. If the two of them teamed up, he might not even last a single round. It wasn't that he wasn't trying hard; it was just that the enemy was truly too powerful. From his actions just now, his Master should be able to understand his plight.
"He's actually still alive. This guy is definitely not the Thanos from the movies." Artoria, who had been quite happy, suddenly sensed something abnormal about Corvus Glaive. Hadn't this guy been stabbed to Death by Master? How did he come back to life? This kind of power was definitely not what Corvus Glaive possessed in the movie. Resurrection? It couldn't really be called resurrection. It was more likely that he had stored his vital essence somewhere, preventing him from dying due to bodily damage. Artoria immediately noticed the weapon in Corvus Glaive's hand.
"He was hit by the demonic spear. That thing carries a curse that prevents wounds from healing!" Watching the resurrected Corvus Glaive, Ebony Maw was very happy, but Artoria glanced at him indifferently. So what if he was alive? The wound was still on his body, and in a fatal spot, too. In other words, this guy had entered a state of being half-dead, or perhaps dead-and-alive. Even if he had some strength, he couldn't resolve such a curse unless he discarded his current body—meaning someone would have to blast him to smithereens so he could regenerate from a particulate state.
"This... Pfft!" Thanos curiously observed the unhealable wound on Corvus Glaive, watching him get up from the ground only to fall down again. This was the first time he had seen such a situation. The next moment, he turned his gaze to the two demonic spears in Scáthach's hands. But immediately after, Ebony Maw's chest was pierced by a long sword. Of course, it wasn't Artoria or Scáthach; they were also very confused. Who on Earth was it? Did Thanos have other enemies here?
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