"Wait, we can talk about all that later. Shouldn't we be figuring out how to get our payment from the Sovereign first?" At that moment, Rocket Raccoon jumped onto a nearby platform and waved his arms at everyone. "We got stabbed in the back by the Sovereign. They care a lot about their reputation, so there's a good chance they won't let us leave!"
Now everyone in the Guardians of the Galaxy looked worried.
Gamora, however, did not think that way. Her gaze shifted to Harry. With this powerful figure, famous throughout the multiverse, present, the Sovereign would not dare go too far.
So she threw Harry a flirtatious wink and asked, "Harry, can you help us leave the Sovereign homeworld safely?"
"Of course. I can certainly help you leave safely, but that's all. After all, I'm a sorcerer of Kamar-Taj. For the sake of Kamar-Taj's reputation in the multiverse, I won't force the Sovereign to compensate you or apologize. That's your own business," Harry said with a nod.
The Guardians of the Galaxy fell silent again.
Their silence was not because they were dissatisfied that Harry would not help them gain more benefits from the Sovereign. Harry was their friend, yes, but their relationship clearly had not reached the point where he would offend a powerful civilization in the universe for their sake.
Even if Harry was extremely powerful and had no fear of that civilization.
The reason they fell silent was because Harry was actually worried about Kamar-Taj's reputation in the multiverse.
Oh, Harry Potter, do you really not know how bad Kamar-Taj's reputation in the multiverse is right now? Or do you not know how bad your own reputation is in the multiverse?
Ever since Harry took office as Sorcerer Supreme, he had always adopted a hardline diplomatic policy. Whether it was the three great empires of the universe, organizations that operated across the multiverse, or even multiversal gods capable of destroying universes, Kamar-Taj gave none of them any courtesy.
In their words, our Sorcerer Supreme is Harry Potter. Do we need to show you respect?
You want to harm Kamar-Taj, but you also want us to show you respect? Then defeat the Sorcerer Supreme first.
But ever since Mephisto suffered a huge loss at Harry's hands, and three-tenths of his ancient hell dimensions were devoured by chaos, who would still dare attack Harry?
Even a Dimensional Demon God on Cyttorak's level was extremely wary of Harry. In recent years, he had long since given up on invading Earth, and his relationship with Kamar-Taj had returned to neutrality.
If even Cyttorak was like that, then what about everyone else?
As a result, Kamar-Taj became more and more arrogant, especially the Kamar-Taj where Harry belonged, which had practically become a tyrant among the stars.
Because of that, even though they had not plundered other organizations apart from striking at their former enemies, they were still hated by everyone else because they were simply too powerful. All sorts of negative rumors about Kamar-Taj had been spread.
For example, people said that the Sorcerer Supreme was an uncontrollable bomb, and that once he exploded, he could even destroy several nearby parallel universes.
Sometimes, being so powerful that others feared you was also a kind of sin.
In the end, it was Star-Lord, who had spent years drifting through the universe and had maxed out his social survival skills, who stepped forward and broke the stiff silence.
"Of course, Harry. We just want to leave the Sovereign homeworld safely. We're not asking for too much."
Since all the passages from the energy plaza to the outside had been cut off by the Sovereign, Harry directly opened a portal and led the Guardians of the Galaxy straight into the Sovereign homeworld's highest government building.
As they walked toward the upper floors of the government building, Star-Lord quietly warned his teammates, "You'd better watch what you say when you talk to the Sovereign. They're extremely thin-skinned. If we offend them, we're dead for sure! Of course, Harry is the exception. I think the Sovereign are the ones who wouldn't dare offend him."
Along the way, many Sovereign were shocked to see that the Guardians of the Galaxy had actually escaped from the energy plaza. Some of them even opened communications and reported the matter to the Sovereign High Priestess.
By the time the Guardians of the Galaxy arrived at the top floor, the Sovereign High Priestess had already learned about the situation at the energy plaza. Through the footage recorded by the cameras, she had also learned that Harry Potter, the Sorcerer Supreme, had actually arrived on the Sovereign homeworld.
This made them extremely nervous. After all, facing a powerful being capable of destroying an entire civilization single-handedly, they did not dare be the slightest bit careless.
Under the watchful gazes of numerous Sovereign, the group pushed open the doors and entered a magnificent hall, where they saw the Sovereign High Priestess, Ayesha.
As the group entered the hall, Ayesha's gaze quickly swept back and forth among them. When she discovered Harry, her pupils suddenly shrank. Then, under the astonished gazes of the Guardians of the Galaxy, she stepped down from her throne, came before Harry, and bowed slightly.
"Sorcerer Supreme, welcome to the Sovereign homeworld. On behalf of all Sovereign, I offer you our highest respect."
With Drax's intelligence, he could not quite understand the scene before him. He asked Star-Lord, "Why is the Sovereign High Priestess so respectful toward Harry? Are they sleeping together?"
Star-Lord smacked Drax hard on the head and whispered, "Keep your voice down. You're too loud! They're not sleeping together. Harry is just too strong. The Sovereign aren't his match at all, so how could they possibly disrespect him?
"But I have to say, the Sovereign High Priestess has a great body. If she's forward enough, maybe she really could sleep with Harry."
Star-Lord thought his voice was very quiet, but he did not know that both Harry and the genetically modified Sovereign possessed powerful hearing and could clearly hear the whispers between him and Drax.
However, because of Harry, no one did anything extreme. Still, the Sovereign officials shot them a fierce glare, instantly making them behave.
But what was said casually was heard seriously.
Ayesha's eyes lit up. Perhaps she really could try seducing Harry and sleeping with him.
If she had Harry Potter as her backing, then what would the Kree even matter?
In that case, the Sovereign would become the most powerful race in the universe. They might even become one of the top forces in the multiverse, just like the next Kamar-Taj.
Facing Ayesha's respectful greeting, Harry returned the courtesy humbly and said with a smile, "Hello, High Priestess. It's an honor to come to the Sovereign homeworld. There's no need to be so formal.
"By the way, I've already stepped down as Sorcerer Supreme. Kamar-Taj's new Sorcerer Supreme is Master Strange. If the Sovereign homeworld cooperates with Kamar-Taj in the future, you may have the chance to meet him."
"You have stepped down as Sorcerer Supreme?" Ayesha was quite surprised. She had not expected Harry to retire after holding the position for only a few years. But soon, she began to wonder what kind of person the next Sorcerer Supreme was, to make Harry hand the position over to him.
So Ayesha asked, "May I ask what kind of person the next Sorcerer Supreme is, for you to think so highly of him?"
"Hmm. He's an outstanding young man with very good magical talent."
Ayesha's pupils suddenly constricted. A sorcerer whom Harry recognized as talented would surely achieve extraordinary things in the future.
Perhaps in a few years, Kamar-Taj would have another Skyfather-level powerhouse.
After chatting with Harry for quite a long time, largely just to keep the conversation going, Ayesha had her subordinates bring Harry a throne no less grand than her own. Only then did she return to her throne and turn her attention to the long-forgotten Guardians of the Galaxy.
Facing the Guardians of the Galaxy, Ayesha regained her usual dignified demeanor and spoke in a deep, authoritative voice. "Members of the Guardians of the Galaxy, thank you for saving us from danger. We cannot allow the lives of the Sovereign people to be threatened.
"After all, they are the products of meticulous design. Everything about them can be called perfect, both physically and mentally.
"We control the genetic material within birthing pods, and new Sovereign citizens are cultivated to completion inside those pods."
At that moment, Star-Lord raised an eyebrow and said suggestively, "I still prefer making people the old-fashioned way. It's fun enough, and it helps you relax."
What Star-Lord had not expected was that Ayesha actually responded to him.
"Indeed. I am also very interested in the old-fashioned method."
Just as Star-Lord was eagerly waiting for Ayesha's next words, he saw Ayesha turn her gaze to Harry. Her expression was solemn, but her tone was extremely suggestive as she said, "Mr. Potter, perhaps you could give me a history lesson sometime. We could use our ancestors' old method for a little academic exchange."
"Uh…" Harry had not expected Ayesha to be this bold. Her own people were all below them, after all.
Now that they heard their High Priestess was interested in Harry, the many Sovereign did not frown at all. Instead, their eyes lit up.
Because of their perfect genes, they instantly understood just how much benefit an intimate relationship between Ayesha and Harry could bring to the Sovereign.
So every Sovereign looked at Harry with anticipation, hoping he would accept Ayesha's invitation.
However, Harry was destined to disappoint them. Now that he had Gwen and Wanda, he did not plan to provoke more girls in this world.
But he also could not directly refuse her. He had to preserve Ayesha's dignity, so he could only answer vaguely, "Oh, I would be deeply honored. There will be a chance in the future, yes, in the name of research."
Harry was only being polite, but both Ayesha and the other Sovereign became excited. Clearly, they had taken it seriously.
Or rather, even if they guessed that Harry was only being polite, as long as there was even the slightest possibility, they would not give up.
After all, this was the best shortcut for the Sovereign to step into the ranks of powerful multiversal forces in one leap.
Everyone continued chatting for a while. Then Gamora took a few steps forward and asked, "High Priestess, you promised that this mission would be paid. Once we take our payment, we'll happily be on our way."
With Harry present, the High Priestess naturally had no intention of making things difficult for the Guardians of the Galaxy. She lightly tapped the floor with her index finger, and before long, two Sovereign escorted a blue-skinned cyborg over.
When this cyborg appeared, the atmosphere suddenly turned cold for some reason. Gamora and the cyborg looked at each other, both pairs of eyes filled with killing intent.
Star-Lord quietly explained to Harry, "Harry, that's Gamora's sister, Nebula. Their relationship is… a little rough."
Immediately afterward, Star-Lord tried to warm up the atmosphere by waving both hands. "Well, the family is reunited!"
But clearly, everyone ignored him. The High Priestess said to Gamora, "I know she is your sister, so are you satisfied with this payment?"
Gamora nodded. "I'm satisfied. But to me, she's nothing more than a bounty from Xandar. We're not close at all."
The High Priestess did not comment. She slowly stood up. "She was caught by my guards while stealing batteries. I will hand her over to you."
Gamora did not answer again. She eagerly escorted Nebula out of the hall.
Star-Lord was not nearly that bold. He carefully dipped his head and said, "Our sincerest thanks, High Priestess Ayesha."
Just as Star-Lord was about to leave, Ayesha stopped him. Star-Lord was worried that Gamora might have offended them, but then he suddenly heard Ayesha smile mysteriously and ask, "What is your bloodline, Mr. Quill?"
Star-Lord did not know what Ayesha meant by that, but he still explained, "My mother was from Earth."
"And your father?"
"Not from Missouri, that much I know."
Ayesha was somewhat puzzled. She was certain that Star-Lord possessed an extraordinary bloodline. That bloodline was very powerful, and it could bring the Sovereign entirely new perfect genes.
Therefore, if Harry had not been present, perhaps Star-Lord would have been the best candidate for discussing ancient reproductive traditions with her.
Ayesha concluded, "I can sense that you possess an unusual family bloodline. This hybrid pairing was truly irresponsible."
Ayesha had thought Star-Lord would be confused by her words. Afterward, she might have been able to take some flesh and tissue from his body for research under the pretense of helping him examine his bloodline. But to her surprise, Star-Lord was not shocked at all. Instead, he nodded.
"That's right. Harry told me about my bloodline problem not long ago too."
"I see." A look of understanding appeared on Ayesha's face. "With Mr. Potter here, you truly do not need our help with your bloodline issue. Then I will trouble you, esteemed Mr. Potter."
Ayesha threw Harry another flirtatious look. At that moment, Ayesha radiated undisguised charm, completely different from the solemn dignity she had displayed when facing Star-Lord.
Seeing this, Rocket Raccoon could not help complaining, "Before we came here, Star-Lord told me you were all arrogant bastards, but it looks like that was total nonsense. After all, you're pretty humble when facing Harry."
A Sovereign guard immediately stepped forward, holding a golden blaster and wanting to shoot this damned raccoon bastard dead.
He actually dared insult the great Sovereign race!
But when his gaze swept over Harry nearby, he prudently withdrew the foot he had just stepped forward with.
Let him curse, then. Right now, leaving a good impression in front of Mr. Potter was the most important thing.
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