The Illuminati, minus Black Bolt, convene at the incursion site, and agree that their only choice is to use their device to destroy the other world. Before they can do this however, an Aleph from the other universe arrives and tells them that his masters wish to speak with them. The Illuminati agree, and are brought before the Builders of the other universe, who inform them that they know about the incursions and have resolved to destroy every Earth in the multiverse, hoping that this will stop or at least slow the incursions. They also uncover the fact that Strange's mind has been tampered with for the Illuminati, and tell them that if they have the means to destroy their own world, they should not wait any longer.

Meanwhile, Thanos' forces pierce Wakanda's defences, as Thanos himself descends on the Necropolis. There he uncovers the Illuminati's hidden weapons cache and their prison containing Black Swan and Terrax. When asked if he wishes to release the prisoners to wreak havoc on their captors, Thanos decides not to after staring at Black Swan.

As the Builders destroy the other Earth, Illuminati return to their home.

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