Ten billion years ago, on planet Maltus, Krona was conducting an experiment to discover the origin of the universe. Ganthet and a group of Guardians attempt to stop him. Krona's machine visualizes the image of a large hand. Ganthet pleads Krona to stop, but Krona believes his findings can benefit the universe. Suddenly, the Guardians see that the hand is wearing a green ring. Then, the machine explodes. As the smoke clears, Ganthet discovers a mysterious figure dressed like an astronaut standing in front of him. This person, who is holding a lantern on his left hand, calls himself Volthoom, saying that he comes in peace. Simon finds himself in The Chamber of Shadows, with Black Hand standing in front of him. Black Hand wants out of the Chamber. Meanwhile, the Guardians outside the chamber