Chapter 102: Existing Power
The Ancient One sat quietly, savoring the fragrant tea in her delicate porcelain cup. Oddly enough, though she was alone in the room, a second teacup sat across from her—filled and waiting.
The space before her shimmered—twisted—then split open like water rippling under moonlight.
From the swirling distortion, a shadow-clad figure stepped out: Gene.
"I was wondering when you'd show up," the Ancient One said serenely, as she topped off Gene's tea without missing a beat.
Gene's gaze sharpened. "And what makes you so certain I would come?"
The Ancient One's expression didn't change. "Galan is a powerful cosmic entity. I've encountered him once—when Galactus devoured a lifeless planet."
Gene blinked.
"Galan" was the true name of the Planet Devourer.
"I observed that his power fluctuates," she continued. "When he feeds, his strength surges. But when he's hungry... he's significantly weaker."
Gene snorted faintly. "So what you're telling me is, the Galactus heading for Earth right now is hungry, and I shouldn't be too concerned? Is that it?"
There was mockery in his voice. He'd never understood why mages from Kamar-Taj always danced around the point instead of speaking plainly.