Xandar, Supreme Command Chamber.
The Supreme Commander of Xandar stared at the massive holographic display in front of her, her face pale with fear.
"An Infinity Stone! That lunatic actually got his hands on one. Our world is doomed. Notify the entire Nova Corps, prepare for full-scale war immediately. This battle concerns the survival of our planet!" she said grimly.
"Commander, is it really that serious? It's only Ronan. Even if his fleet is strong, he can't possibly stand against the entire Nova Corps," a male general said with confidence.
"Under normal circumstances, you'd be right. Ronan is mad, but he would never truly threaten Xandar. But this time is different. He holds something terrifying in his hands," the Commander said, her expression heavy with dread.
"That stone?" the general asked curiously.
"Yes. That is no ordinary stone. It is one of the primal remnants left after the explosion of the six singularities that created the universe. Each one holds enough power to destroy worlds. It is the ultimate treasure. Many have sought them but failed. I never thought Ronan, of all people, would find one. His alliance with Thanos makes sense now. Thanos is even more insane than Ronan. If he gets the stone, it won't just be Xandar that suffers, the entire universe will be at risk. We cannot allow this war to be lost. The Infinity Stone must never fall into Thanos' hands!" the Supreme Commander declared with resolve.
Near Kyln Prison.
With the Power Stone, Ronan had effortlessly annihilated Nova warships. His gaze then shifted toward the depths of space, toward Xandar.
"All warriors, hear me! Engage the jump drive, head for Xandar. Today marks its end!" Ronan roared, raising his massive warhammer.
His soldiers shouted in unison, their morale blazing with bloodlust. In a flash of spatial distortion, a colossal black warship as large as an island appeared above Xandar, blotting out the skies. Its massive shadow loomed over Nova City, like the storm clouds of an oncoming apocalypse.
The sudden appearance shocked the citizens of Xandar. Faces turned pale as countless eyes rose toward the monstrous vessel.
"A hologram!" someone shouted as an image flickered in the sky, showing a blue-skinned man.
"It's Ronan the Accuser!"
"He invaded Xandar? What is he planning?"
"We just signed a peace treaty with the Kree! Is he trying to break it?"
"This lunatic is here to start a war!"
On the streets, panic spread as people realized the truth.
Nova Corps warships swarmed into the sky like bees, forming a blockade against Ronan's fleet.
"Ronan, this is Xandar. We have signed a peace treaty with the Kree. Withdraw at once and cease this provocation, or bear the consequences!" the Supreme Commander's voice rang with authority.
But Ronan only sneered. His eyes swept over the city below, filled with contempt.
"You pitiful creatures of Xandar. The Kree signing peace with you was a mistake, a decision that freed me from their chains. Your so-called treaty means nothing to me. I will erase your corrupt civilization and purify this world!" Ronan's voice thundered.
"Despair, wailing, and suffering will engulf you. I will turn this planet into hell itself!" His laughter echoed as his fleet began its assault.
Explosions erupted as Ronan's warships fired upon Xandar. The Nova Corps responded instantly, returning fire. The skies above Nova City became a battlefield of fire and destruction.
Buildings collapsed, civilians fell, and flames swallowed entire districts. The once-beautiful planet became a scene of doomsday.
Ronan looked on with disdain. He had already destroyed hundreds of Nova warships, and he was prepared to destroy more. Raising his warhammer embedded with the Power Stone, he unleashed its might.
A surge of violent purple energy tore through space, crashing down upon Nova City like a tidal wave.
In that instant, the city seemed like a fragile boat lost in a raging sea, powerless against the storm. Civilians closed their eyes in despair, praying to gods who had never once answered them. Death loomed ever closer.
But then, the impossible happened.
The tidal wave of energy never struck. Instead, it was halted by a radiant, holy light that descended from the heavens.
Along with that light appeared five breathtaking women, their figures shining with divine brilliance. It was Akagi and her companions, finally making their move.
"People of Xandar, the Lord of Life has heard your prayers. We, the emissaries of the Lord, have descended to save you!"
Akagi floated in the air, her presence like that of a goddess, standing face-to-face with Ronan. The sacred white light radiating from her body clashed with the purple energy of the Power Stone, splitting Xandar's sky into two realms, one of hope and one of destruction.
Within the holy light, wounds healed, flowers bloomed, and life itself was restored. On Ronan's side, only destruction reigned.
The people of Xandar dropped to their knees in awe.
"Praise the emissaries! The Lord of Life is merciful and eternal!"
Faith surged like a tidal wave across the planet.
Far away, Roland Phils felt the flood of belief pouring into him. A satisfied smile spread across his face. "So, the harvest begins."
From under his desk, Laffey popped her head out. "Master, what's starting? Are you about to begin?"
Roland chuckled and shook his head. "You little trickster. You're not skilled enough yet, your warm and cold wine technique still needs work."
"Hehe, Effie just started teaching me! I'll get better, I promise. Just give me time, and I'll master it perfectly!" Laffey blushed, beads of sweat sliding down her cheek.
"I'd give you more time, but your sisters won't allow it. Do your best."
"Mm, I will!" Laffey said confidently.
Back on Xandar, Ronan's expression darkened. He hadn't expected anyone to interfere, much less block the Power Stone's might. Rage burned within him.
"You dare interfere with me? Leave now, or I'll destroy you as well!" he shouted arrogantly, the Power Stone's influence swelling his pride.
Akagi's eyes narrowed coldly. "Blasphemy. You dare defy the Lord of Life. Your judgment is death!"
With a single step forward, her divine power erupted, shaking space itself. The holy force swept across the battlefield like a volcanic eruption.
Ronan's eyes widened. For the first time, he felt fear.
"Impossible! I am Ronan, the ruler of worlds! No woman can make me cower. You dare resist me? You will all die!" he roared, raising his warhammer and unleashing all the Power Stone's energy.
A tidal wave of purple energy burst forth, pulling asteroids and even a small planet into its wake, hurling them toward Xandar with catastrophic force.
The people below watched in despair.
"Is this the power of the Infinity Stone? Can even the emissaries withstand this?"
"It's hopeless... unless they stop him, we are finished."
Even the Supreme Commander found herself praying to the Lord of Life.
The tidal wave of energy collided with Akagi's divine power. The impact sent shockwaves that could shatter worlds.
The other four godlike shipgirls instantly joined forces, casting an immense shield that enveloped Nova City, protecting it from annihilation.
Ronan's fleet, however, was not so fortunate.
The overwhelming shockwave engulfed them. In an instant, his warships were reduced to blazing wreckage, exploding across the skies in a display as terrifying as it was beautiful.
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