In the moment when Mantis shook hands with Gamora, her two soft antennae on her head moved slightly. She immediately sensed the hidden tension and unease within Gamora.
Upon hearing Mantis’s comment about her nervousness, Gamora silently withdrew her hand, attempting to maintain a calm demeanor on her face. However, Star-Lord and Ego didn’t pay much attention to the conversation between Mantis and Gamora.
Ego was well aware of Mantis’s abilities, so it was not surprising that she could sense Gamora’s emotional state. Furthermore, Ego had little concern for Gamora’s emotions.
After the brief introductions, Star-Lord and Gamora, under Ego’s warm hospitality, took their seats, while Mantis sat beside Ego. Finally, Star-Lord could face the man who claimed to be his biological father, Ego, directly.
“Quill, I know you must have many questions now, and I will answer them one by one,” Ego said kindly, looking at Star-Lord.
Upon hearing Ego’s words, Star-Lord, who had been maintaining his composure, blinked a few times in his eyes. Indeed, upon seeing Ego, he had many questions to ask.
“How did you meet my mother? Why did you leave her after she became pregnant with me? And most importantly, why are you coming to find me now?” So, after a few seconds of silence, Star-Lord asked three consecutive questions.
Star-Lord had already witnessed Ego’s power in the cosmos, so he was curious why such a person had come to Earth and fallen in love with his mother, eventually leading to his birth.
As someone who had never known his father from a young age, Star-Lord was also concerned about Ego’s abandonment of his mother. As for the third question, it was because of Lin Rui’s hints that Star-Lord had some reservations about Ego.
After listening to Star-Lord’s three questions, Ego’s expression remained warm, showing no surprise at Star-Lord’s inquiries.
“By Earth’s reckoning, it should have been about thirty-two years ago. At that time, I was traveling through the cosmos, and Earth’s charm drew me in, so I landed here. While I was exploring Earth, I happened to meet your mother…”
Then, Ego began to slowly narrate how he came to Earth, how he met Star-Lord’s mother, and how they fell in love. Star-Lord and Gamora listened attentively, while Mantis, seated behind Ego, appeared somewhat distracted, but no one noticed.
“When your mother became pregnant with you, I had already been on Earth for quite some time. If it weren’t for something truly important, I wouldn’t have left Earth at that time.” At this point, Ego’s speech slowed, and he glanced at Star-Lord’s expression. Not detecting any change in Star-Lord’s demeanor, he continued.
“As for why I’m coming to find you now… In fact, I had intended to return to Earth to get you after dealing with that urgent matter. However, I was quite far from Earth in the center of the cosmos, and that matter cannot be resolved quickly. So, I hired an Interstellar mercenary team to come to Earth and get you… Unfortunately, I placed my trust in the wrong person.” Finally, Ego answered Star-Lord’s third question.
Upon hearing Ego’s response, Star-Lord’s expression finally changed. Although Ego had not finished speaking, he had already guessed some things.
“The team I hired was quite powerful, and I believed they could safely bring you to me. However, in the end, they tore up the agreement, took you away, and have been evading me for all these years. If I hadn’t heard recently that the person who defeated the Kree Accuser was an ordinary man, and if I hadn’t paid more attention, I might never have found you.” While Star-Lord blinked with a pensive expression, Ego continued.
“Afterward, I began my search, and it was only recently that I traced you to the Nine Realms. It was not in vain after all these years of effort.” Having answered Star-Lord’s questions, Ego looked at him with genuine emotion in his eyes.
According to Ego’s explanation, it wasn’t that he had only come to Earth now to find Star-Lord. Instead, he had previously sent someone to Earth to retrieve him, but that person had torn up the agreement, ultimately leading to Star-Lord growing up among the Star-Lord mercenaries and a band of space pirates.
“The person you’re talking about, the one who tore up the agreement… Is his name Yondu?” After hearing Ego’s response, Star-Lord fell silent for a moment and then took a deep breath before asking.
Although this was a question, Star-Lord’s tone did not sound like he was seeking an answer from Ego. He had already concluded something in his own mind. However, he couldn’t believe that Yondu, who had raised him into adulthood, was such a person who had obstructed his reunion with his biological father for so long.
“Yes, it’s Yondu. I heard that you’ve already severed ties with Yondu’s team, and I’m glad. That man is not worthy of being a space pirate, nor is he fit to be a fledgling mercenary. He has no moral compass whatsoever.” Although Ego didn’t need to answer this question, he still did and took the opportunity to express his disdain for Yondu.
“Oh… I see…” After hearing Ego’s words, Star-Lord responded with a subdued tone, his thoughts hidden from view.
“Quill, I know you must be angry, angry about growing up alone in such an environment for so many years. But now that I’m here, I will make up for all those years you lost.” Looking at Star-Lord, who had lowered his head slightly, Ego’s tone became slightly more exuberant.
Regardless of what Ego had said earlier, his ultimate goal was to persuade Star-Lord to leave with him. Due to some specific circumstances, Ego urgently needed Star-Lord’s assistance.
“Well… there’s really no need to be angry. I’m already happy that you’ve come to find me. It’s just that my mother passed away when I was seven due to cancer.” After hearing Ego’s words, Star-Lord spoke with a somber tone, his head still bowed.
Ego seemed quite satisfied with Star-Lord’s response. His purpose in coming to Earth this time was to bring Star-Lord back to his home planet. Now that the Ancient One or other sorcerers hadn’t opposed him, and Star-Lord’s attitude seemed favorable, Ego was pleased. As long as he could bring Star-Lord back to his planet, then…
“So, would you be willing to come with me? I know you’ve just returned to Earth, so I’ll give you a few days. Afterward, we can go to my homeworld together. I believe you’ll come to love it there.” Seeing that Star-Lord didn’t continue speaking, Ego continued to inquire.
“Well, in that case, could you accompany me to explore Earth for these few days?” Hearing this, Star-Lord raised.
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