Hulk reaches the microscopic world of K'ai with Jarella's silent dead body in his arms. The planet is cold and dry, not like it used to be. Suddenly, Hulk sees a big monster threatening the life of Jarella's people. HULK defeats the monster and her wizards Torla, Holi and Moli welcome him, making the Hulk capable of understanding their language. Hulk shows dead Jarella to her people. They cry for their queen. They take the giant to a spot where they leave their dead. From there, monsters take the corps to a heavenly but forbidden place to bury them. That place is great, full of life, like K'ai used to be. Hulk insists on burying Jarella himself on the forbidden place. None can disagree since Hulk is their king. But as Hulk starts digging, he's attacked by rocks, plants and monsters. He defeats them all and is faced by the Gardener.

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