Marvel: Awakening the Universe.

People are different.

Some people may appear cold on the outside, but are kind at heart.

For example, Hawke.

Regardless of the reason, he never kills people on his own initiative; he only chooses to retaliate in self-defense when he is offended.

Some people appear warm on the outside but are despicable on the inside.

For example, politicians in Washington, D.C.

Saying one thing to your face and another behind your back; saying sorry while secretly plotting how to get back at you.

same!
Not all gods are the same.

The god Tiam is a god unlike either Arithm or Ethan the Searcher.

The god Tiam, born from within the Earth, grows stronger because of the life on Earth, but in the same process, he also absorbs too many emotions related to the three phrases that are inseparable from the Earth.

Or rather, human nature.

This is why, when the Eternals tried to prevent the birth of the god Thiam and thus destroy the Earth, he chose to stand with the Eternals and seal himself away.

The most important thing.

Hawke's current status is undeniably due to his own hard work.

However, this process also requires some external assistance.

The god Thiam was one of the external helpers.

and so--

Hawke couldn't save the god Thiam on Earth in this universe, but he felt that this one could be saved.

The most important point.

What could possibly make your enemy's people stand on your side and infuriate them?

Hawke thought to himself, looking at the beating Adamant's heart in front of him, and smiled slightly.

"Thiam, come with me, shall we?"

"Follow you?"

The voice of the god Thiam was deep and resonant: "Will you help me fight against my people?"

Hawke's expression remained unchanged: "No, I just think that since Zeus had a group of gods, I should have one too."

That's the truth.

Well known.

Zeus's universe had two members of the Celestials guarding it.

Hawke felt he could do it too.

But he didn't want to make peace with the Celestials, nor did he want to keep two Celestials members at home as ghosts.

So Thiam is just right.

Because, from a standpoint of perspective, Thiam cannot stand with the other members of the Celestials.

Yes.

Having absorbed too much of the emotions of Earth, the god Thiam is unable to resonate with the other members of the Celestials who are focused solely on procedures and execution.

The god Thiam fell silent upon hearing Hawke's reasoning that "Zeus has a group of gods, so he wants one too."

after awhile.

"What if I don't agree?"

"Then I'll go."

Hawke did not hesitate: "Although I said that there are members of the Celestials in the universe, and I would like to have one too, I will not treat you as my subordinate, but as my friend. Moreover, I also like order, but I don't like cold order. I like order with emotion."

That's why he came here.

Every universe needs a set of rules to govern its perfect operation.

Hawke's Phoenix universe also needs a set of order.

Even though he already has the Ancient One as his God of Time, helping him weave a timeline that is unique to the Phoenix Universe and can last forever.

But simply weaving is not enough; once time has been woven, it still needs to be maintained.

This was also the original purpose for Eternity in creating the members of the Celestials.

Eternity is responsible for maintaining the longevity of the Marvel main timeline, while the Celestials are responsible for maintaining and ensuring that the timeline does not become chaotic.

It's just like paving a road.

Paving a road is one thing, maintaining the road surface is another.

He couldn't possibly expect his God of Time to weave an almost endless timeline for the eternity of the Phoenix Universe while simultaneously ensuring that the woven timeline wouldn't become disordered during its operation, thus causing the entire timeline to collapse.

Therefore, Hawke also needs to find a Celestial group responsible for the stability and maintenance of time in his universe.

Skillful.

There was one right in front of him.

Thiam.

Although the god Thiam's stance differs from that of the other gods, the instinct to maintain order is an innate ability of his.

If they could trick the god Thiam into joining his Phoenix Universe, then the stability of the Phoenix Universe's temporal order would be secured.

Moreover, Hawke himself does indeed appreciate order with warmth.

After Hawke finished speaking, he calmly looked at the heart made of adamantium before him, awaiting the answer from the god Thiam.

If the god Thiam says he doesn't want to, he will immediately turn around and leave without hesitation.

After all, you can't just rush into a sale.

after awhile.

The god Thiam spoke again.

"You want me to go to your universe and help you maintain the temporal order of your universe?"

"Yes, isn't that your skill?"

"You said you also like order that has warmth."

“I did say that.” “But my birth will shatter the earth.”

"Then let it break."

Hawke smiled slightly upon hearing this, and the little bear spread his hands: "Compared to the existence of a God of Order in my universe, the existence of this Earth is insignificant to me. Let it be destroyed, anyway, this Earth is not the Earth I live on."

As soon as he said this.

Hawke could clearly feel that the originally scorching environment around him had become much colder.

Even the voice of the god Thiam had become much colder.

"You can leave now, I don't want to go out yet."

Is it because of the Earth?

"Humph!"

The god Thiam snorted coldly and said nothing more.

Seeing this, Hawke raised an eyebrow and then spoke again: "But sometimes, a break is not destruction. Rather than continuing to patch up a ruin, it is better to tear it down and rebuild it."

Thiam's tone carried a hint of suspicion.

"What are you trying to say, Phoenix God?"

"If I told you that I could bring you into this world without destroying this planet, would you come with me?"

Hawke smiled.

Thiam hesitated.

Are you sure you can do it?

"Of course!"

"Then what you said before..."

"Since we're looking for friends, we ultimately need to make sure they truly share the same values ​​and beliefs, so please forgive my probing."

"...You are very honest, Phoenix God."

The god Thiam was not angry at Hawk's words; on the contrary, he felt quite comfortable: "If you can guarantee that my birth will not cause the Earth to disappear, then yes, I am willing to join your universe and help you take charge of the order of time, a gentle order that is different from the cold and ruthless one, but has its own warmth."

Hawke's face lit up with a smile upon hearing the words of the god Thiam.

“Then it’s settled, my God of Order, Tiam.”

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Ha ha!"

Hawke laughed: "Just wait, Thiam, get ready for your birth."

Say it.

After convincing a God of Order to his Phoenix Universe, Hawke soared into the sky and vanished instantly from the Earth's core. He then transformed into a golden-red beam of light that pierced the heavens, breaking through Earth's atmosphere. Without slowing down, he arrived at the vast and boundless center of the universe.

After all, he had already made a deal with the god Thiam, but he hadn't made a deal with the local landowner yet.

If the local landlord doesn't release the people, even if he wanted to take the god Tiam back, he wouldn't be able to.

and so--

Clang!
A fire phoenix embracing the boundless universe appeared behind Hawke. As the phoenix spread its wings, the burning and exploding power of its cosmos began to impact the core of this universe, causing it to tremble violently.

Finally, this universe had no choice but to reveal itself and come into Hawke's view.

into the eye.

a woman.

A woman who looked delicate and gave off a protective instinct appeared in Hawke's sight.

Hawke watched this scene and chuckled.

"The Gwen I remember wasn't this fragile."

"This is what I extracted from your memories at the moment of your death, the image of Gwen that you wished to be."

Before him stood a woman who looked remarkably like Gwen, but a weaker version of her. Despite her efforts to disguise it, her voice was still visibly cold: "In Earth terms, you're a bit of a chauvinist, Phoenix God."

Hawke shrugged.

"So what? You appeared in this form to trigger my protective instincts and prevent me from hurting you?"

"Do you know?"

"That depends on whether you can give me a reasonable explanation."

“I remain neutral, Phoenix God.”

"hehe."

Upon hearing this, Hawke's smile vanished: "Neutral? The best kind of neutrality is to remain neutral from the very beginning. But to be neutral at the start, then give others the runaround, and then claim to be neutral again—that's not neutrality, that's being a hypocrite."

Like a certain small country.

Having maintained neutrality for so many years, with a good reputation, almost everyone in the world tacitly accepts and recognizes the other party's neutral stance.

For some unknown reason, he suddenly decided to take matters into his own hands and participate.

But what's the cost?

The price is that a century of reputation will be destroyed in an instant. Even if the other party says it will return to a neutral stance, once reputation is broken, it is completely broken and cannot be repaired.

There's an old saying in the East, what's it again?

Once unfaithful, always unfaithful.

When Hawke first arrived in this universe, its low-level nature prevented him from immediately unleashing his Phoenix Force.

Hawke didn't care.

Because that's the rule, he came to this universe to find someone, and he didn't intend to disrupt the order of this universe.

As long as this universe treats everyone equally, that's fine.

But the result?

The Celestials were able to throw in the corpse of a Celestial member, and even Icarus entered at full strength?
Ha ha.

At this point, you say you'll remain neutral?
Don't you think it's getting a little late?

...(End of chapter)