Chapter 446: The Undercurrent Behind the Glory

Carol Danvers sat quietly in a dim corner, listening to every word in the tavern. Although she appeared calm on the surface, she was secretly evaluating things in her heart.

Her fingers were still sliding gently on the rim of the cup. The "Star Flame" in the cup was shaking slightly, emitting a dark purple glow, as if echoing the fluctuations in her thoughts. The rumors and facts about Umbrella kept interweaving in her mind. She heard the news that the plunderers were defeated, and heard the various discussions about Umbrella by those alien merchants, some agreeing, some questioning, but she knew that this was not just a matter of route fees or order.

"Umbrella... What do they want?" Carol had a flash of doubt in her mind. As someone who had traveled in various star regions, she knew very well that companies like Umbrella would not be satisfied with just controlling a star region. Their goals might be much bigger than what they saw.

She frowned slightly, her eyes becoming sharper. The Void was always known for its chaos and lawlessness. The fact that they were able to subdue the huge fleet of the interstellar predators in such a short time not only showed that the Umbrella's military was strong enough, but also showed that they had extraordinary strategic vision and action. She had heard the name Wesker many times recently. This leader who frightened the predators was obviously not just a businessman, but also a ruthless ruler.

Carol's thoughts gradually became heavy, and she was uneasy about the expansion of Umbrella. This was not only because of their strong strength, but also because of the ambitions and means hidden behind them. She knew that if Umbrella could join forces with Asgard and Xandar, the situation in the entire galaxy would change dramatically. And she had to re-examine her position and consider whether to get involved in this storm.

"Wesker..." She repeated the name silently in her heart with a cold look in her eyes.

Carol Danvers walked out of the tavern. The desolate planet under the night sky was still silent. Occasionally, a few grains of sand were blown up by the wind and gently brushed against her leather boots. She looked down at the locator on her wrist, which directed her to the private spaceship docked outside the trading station. When she reached the spaceship, she suddenly stopped and scanned the surroundings with sharp eyes.

Standing in the open space next to the spaceship was a group of strangers. Their golden bodies shimmered in the night sky, making them particularly conspicuous. Carol immediately realized that these were not ordinary visitors. They were the Supreme Stars, without a doubt.

The leader was a tall female Supreme Starman, with a cold and beautiful face and an inviolable majesty in her eyes, as if every move she made was shining. Her golden skin made her and her companions look like dazzling statues in the night, difficult to ignore.

"Carol Danvers." The voice of the female Supreme Star was melodious and calm, with a natural sense of dignity. "I am Alvira, a representative of the Supreme Star. We followed the will of the High Priest and came here specifically to find you."

Carol narrowed her eyes slightly, quickly scanning the Supreme Star team, and a sense of vigilance rose spontaneously. She did not act rashly, and slowly asked, "What do you want from me?"

Alvira raised her chin slightly, obviously having anticipated Carol's reaction. There was a hint of arrogance in her tone, but she remained polite on the surface: "The High Priest hopes that you can come with us. The Supreme Stars never ask for help from "others" easily, but this time is different. There is a force in the universe that is threatening our common interests. You may be interested."

Carol raised her eyebrows slightly, and a trace of doubt flashed through her mind. The Supreme Stars rarely take the initiative to contact other races, especially individuals like her who claim to be the guardians of the universe. "Supreme Stars?" Carol asked with a little caution, "I am not used to accepting 'invitations' from others, especially you."

Alvira did not show any dissatisfaction, but seemed to be expecting Carol's questioning. She smiled and continued, "You may not be used to it, but this matter is serious and concerns the balance of the entire universe. The High Priest believes that you, Carol Danvers, are the only one who can understand the importance of this matter."

Carol looked at Alvira calmly, pondering the meaning behind her words. This sudden meeting was obviously not simple, and the Supreme Star could not have taken the initiative to look for her for no reason.

Carol raised her eyebrows, with a hint of inquiry in her eyes, "Umbrella Corporation, does this have anything to do with them?" Although her tone was understated, the question in it was sharp.

Alvira did not answer directly, but smiled slightly, as if she had completely ignored Carol's question. She raised her head gracefully, her voice still carrying that calmness and pride, "Sovereign Planet will open the door for you. The great Sovereign will be a glorious place you have never seen before. Are you willing to come to our planet and witness this grand ceremony of the universe?"

Carol's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a relaxed and comfortable smile, as if the sudden invitation did not make her feel any pressure. "Grand ceremony? It sounds like some kind of luxurious show. I wonder what good show you have prepared for me."

Alvira still maintained her proud temperament, lowered her head slightly, with a look of unquestionable dignity in her eyes, "Sovereign's ceremony is naturally extraordinary. I look forward to your presence. We, the Supreme Stars, will welcome you with the highest etiquette."

Sovereign Star.

At this moment, in the Sovereign Palace, Carol Danvers followed Alvira into this magnificent hall shining with golden light. Every detail of the hall was filled with the Supreme Stars' pursuit of perfection and order, and the golden decorations around it reflected a soft light, which made people feel shocked by the luxury.

However, Carol's eyes were soon attracted by a strange group in the center of the hall. They looked out of place with the serious and arrogant temperament of the Supreme Star People. This group was receiving awards from the High Priestess of Sovereign Star, Ayesha. Ayesha was wearing a gorgeous robe, and her expression was solemn yet indifferent. Her golden eyes swept over the group with a hint of reluctant satisfaction.

But at this moment, the atmosphere in the air suddenly became tense, Carol frowned slightly, and felt a sudden anger. Ayesha, who had been calm, suddenly changed her expression, and her eyes burst into endless anger, as if she had noticed something extremely offensive.

"Catch these shameless thieves who stole the energy battery!" Ayesha's voice resounded throughout the hall like thunder, with uncontrollable anger. She waved her hand and stared at the strange group, obviously considering them as the mortal enemy of Sovereign. The group of people instantly showed panic, they were the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Carol stood aside, watching coldly, wondering in her heart what was going on. She glanced and saw that the group of Supreme Star Guards wearing golden armor behind Ayesha had quickly moved and rushed towards the Guardians of the Galaxy, with fierce light flashing in their eyes. The atmosphere in the palace suddenly became tense, as if a manhunt was about to break out.

Carol's gaze couldn't help but linger on several members of the Guardians of the Galaxy. They looked extremely innocent, especially Rocket, the little raccoon standing in the front, who was trying hard to pretend nothing had happened. However, the huge backpack on his back exposed the fact that he had stolen the energy battery.

"Oh, guys, it looks like our 'little joke' has gone a bit too far," Rocket muttered to himself as he quickly waved to his companions, signaling them to retreat quickly.

Carol shook his head slightly, a playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. Looking at the scene in front of him, he had already guessed the ins and outs of the matter. The pride of the Supreme Star people was challenged, and this strange team in front of them was obviously a model of not knowing how to keep a low profile in such a place.

"Catch them! They can't escape from Sovereign Star!" Ayesha's rage was still burning. Her orders made the guards' pace faster. The golden light flickered in the hall and the battle was about to break out.

After Ayesha mobilized the Sovereign Legion to hunt down the Guardians of the Galaxy, her eyes regained their composure. She glanced around proudly, and finally her eyes fell on Carol Danvers, who she had invited. Although she was furious about what happened just now, she still maintained her usual elegance and pride.

"Carol Danvers," Ayesha raised her chin slightly with a proud smile on her face, as if to apologize, "I'm so sorry that you just witnessed such an unpleasant farce." There was a bit of impatience in her tone, but she still maintained a noble demeanor, and then casually signaled to the attendant next to her, "Give Sir Carol a seat, and prepare the desserts and drinks of Planet Sovereign."

A servant in golden armor quickly responded and placed an exquisite chair next to Carol. Another servant brought a beautifully decorated plate with exquisite desserts unique to the planet Sovereign. The cups were filled with colorful drinks that exuded a faint aroma.

Carol Danvers sat down, recalling the Guardians of the Galaxy that had just been hunted by the Sovereign Legion, with a hint of amusement in her eyes. That strange group was obviously not a simple mercenary, especially their little raccoon, who obviously played an important role in this storm. She took a sip of her drink and her eyes returned to Ayesha again. The purpose of her invitation was closely related to Umbrella.

"High Priestess Ayesha," Carol put down the cup, her tone calm but with a hint of polite questioning, "What exactly happened? Although I can roughly guess that it has something to do with Umbrella, I still hope you can explain it to me in detail."

Ayesha smiled slightly. Although the theft incident that just happened did not completely calm her emotions, her attitude seemed unhurried, as if this little episode was not worth mentioning at all. She leaned back in the seat, her eyes were somewhat scrutinizing, and her tone was slightly arrogant.

"Umbrella has indeed caused unrest in the entire universe recently." Ayesha paused for a moment, as if thinking about how to phrase it. "Their expansion speed is astonishing, and I invited you here to hear your views on this force."