Deep in the universe, thousands of light years away from the blue star.
The universe is cold and silent, and a magnificent planet hangs here alone, as if there is no life at all.
A long, long time ago, this was a habitable planet with a dense atmosphere, blue oceans and colorful land. It was covered with grasslands, rivers and forests, with strange animals and plants growing here, birds singing and flowers blooming, and a pleasant climate.
And on the outskirts of this beautiful natural scenery are majestic and magnificent cities with unique and fantastic shapes, supporting tens of millions of people.
Various flying vehicles shuttled between the buildings, and the laughter of children playing could be heard everywhere.
"This is what she used to be like."
A tall and strong warrior sighed, his skin was purple-gray with a hint of silver-gray luster, his eyes always had a sharp gaze, but at this moment they were full of melancholy.
He carefully turned off the holographic projection on his wristband and turned around to talk to the person behind him.
"Resources are limited. The universe cannot bear endless demands. Eventually, it will gradually disappear like Titan."
The Titan he was talking about was the beautiful planet that appeared in the previous holographic projection, and it was also the land he was standing on now.
It was desolate and miserable, with endless yellow sand and frozen soil everywhere. The sky was gray, and all you could see were weathered rocks and broken bones. There were wreckage everywhere, and the wind blew gravel onto people's faces, causing a slight pain.
In the distance, the once prosperous city has fallen and turned into dilapidated ruins standing in their original places. Their existence seems to prove their former greatness, but it seems more like they are crying out the pain of ruin.
"You are a man of vision, Lord Thanos."
The thin man following behind spoke, bowing gracefully in salute, while looking at the tyrant in front of him with a cautious smile.
"I am a person cursed by knowledge, so foresight alone is not enough. I am suffering the pain brought by foresight." Thanos picked up a withered flower from the ground, blew away the dirt on it, adjusted the angle, and pinned it on his armor.
"The scene of Titan's destruction is like a nightmare. It has been haunting my mind and I can't rest."
"The tragedy of Titan is a thing of the past, respected Thanos. Now, he has been given new life under your great power." The thin man continued to smile.
"You don't understand, Loki." Thanos shook his head and looked toward the horizon and the distance. "Titan is only my hometown and home, but my eyes are on the entire universe. That is my future kingdom, and that is where my future people will be."
"I can't let the tragedy of Titan happen in the universe."
"Your ambition is huge, respected Thanos, but the universe is vast, and this will be a very difficult goal." Loki answered cautiously. He could vaguely hear what Thanos meant, but he himself did not think so.
"No, Loki, you are lying, you are an Asgardian, you understand what I am saying."
Thanos laughed dryly and looked at the cunning guy in front of him with great oppression.
"Allow me to correct that, I am not Asgardian, I am of Frost Giant descent."
Loki recalls bad memories.
"I rescued you from the abyss of the universe, Loki. I thought our conversation would go very smoothly." Thanos was a natural superior. He did not give Loki any chance to evade. "You were expelled from Asgard. We are natural allies."
"Asgid? Dear Thanos, is your target Asgard?"
Loki was somewhat surprised to hear that this destroyer, who was known for his authority and power, was targeting Asgard.
Although he had just been defeated by his brother Thor and accidentally fell from the Rainbow Bridge into the abyss of the universe, and was full of resentment and hatred towards Thor and Odin, when he really heard Thanos asking him to plan for Askid, he completely disagreed.
"In the entire universe, only Odin knows the secret of the Infinity Stones best. He is also the only one who knows the location of all the stones. Making Askid surrender and help me collect the Infinity Stones is the way to minimize the damage to this universe."
Thanos told Loki his plan without any emotion.
"Don't try to anger Odin, respected Thanos, Asgard is not a place that will be easily conquered."
Loki felt a surge of courage. He wanted to defend the glory of Asgard and the God King Odin, as well as his own pride, before this terrifying guy.
Although he knew that Thanos was testing himself by saying this.
"My grand blueprint requires people with courage and ability, Loki." Thanos chuckled and said only this.
"Ah, but because of this, you are still lacking another kind of people under your command, a wise person." Loki is worthy of being Loki, he always finds a way to dance on the edge of a knife.
"Sometimes, wisdom and cowardice are two sides of the same coin. So, how can you prove that your value is wisdom, not the latter, the "God of Cunning"... Loki?"
Thanos' tone was very calm, like an old man sitting and talking.
But Loki obviously felt the pressure beneath this calmness.
He forced himself to smile brightly, and after thinking for a while, he said:
"In order to ensure that your great cause does not encounter any accidents, I suggest that you start from the simplest place, for example, a planet with backward technology and ignorant consciousness."
"Go on, Loki."
"That's where the Space Gem is located. Its resistance is low. If we break through it, we will gain the greatest rewards at the lowest cost. In this way, you can sympathize with your invincible subordinates and let them devote their energy and lives to more worthy places."
"Where? The only place I can think of where these warriors should rest is in Asgard, next to Odin's tomb."
Thanos' words are very straightforward.
This made Loki purse his thin lips, and after his brain worked rapidly, he said:
"This is part of the plan, dear Thanos. There are many, many possibilities after this step."
"As long as I capture that place, I can gain Odin's trust and get the inheritance rights of Askid from him. By then, we will be the best partners, and any Infinity Stone will be in your hands."
After Loki finished speaking, he glanced at Thanos secretly and found that the other party had closed his eyes and seemed to be blowing cold wind.
"Very good, Loki, you can go and use your wisdom."
After a long time, Thanos opened his eyes and looked at Loki quietly.
"Go, take my authority and bring back the space stone."
After saying that, Thanos snapped his fingers, and his subordinates in the distance sent up a powerful and beautiful scepter.
"Oh... I admire your generosity, respected Thanos."
Loki paused in his tracks as he recognized the gem inlaid on the scepter.
But he didn't expect that the other party would give it to him so easily.
But he soon understood.
All gifts come with a price, and it seems that Thanos has found the price that he cannot afford.