In the end, Odin cut off the connection between himself and the Destroyer when faced with Alaric's relentless energy siphoning.
Then, the Destroyer, having lost its energy source, directly turned into an empty shell and collapsed powerlessly to the ground.
Alaric was still dissatisfied, calling Odin a cheapskate.
But even so, it was obvious that Alaric had gained the most.
The energy from the Destroyer merged with the power of the Supreme Might, significantly increasing its level!
This made Alaric consider whether he should go find a similar demon or dimensional overlord and drain him too.
After all, this pace of growth was way too fast!
Alaric was quite intoxicated by that feeling.
"Eh, let's talk about that later."
Alaric shook his head and said he'd let things take their course.
Then he looked down at the Destroyer on the ground.
Alaric had a thought: since Odin could serve as the energy source for the Destroyer and even control him, why couldn't he?
In any case, the Destroyer was from Asgard — maybe his rune magic would have an effect?
Alaric activated rune magic and began to investigate.
Sure enough, Alaric discovered the existence of runes on the Destroyer.
Then Alaric modified the structure a bit, replacing Odin as the new master of the Destroyer.
Vuuuum!
The Destroyer, once again receiving energy, slowly stood up.
Alaric tried to control the Destroyer to attack.
Under Alaric's thoughts, the Destroyer opened his mask, aimed at the wreckage of a blown-up car, and fired a white energy blast.
Alaric felt it, the power was practically the same as before.
"Not bad."
Alaric nodded in satisfaction, then with a wave of his hand stored it in his personal pocket cosmos.
"Is it over?" Tony and the others approached.
"Yeah, it's done."
"And Thor? Will he be coming back?" Coulson asked with concern.
"He probably won't be able to come back for now." Alaric shook his head.
He estimated that, given Loki's determination, if Thor didn't destroy the Bifrost, he likely wouldn't be able to stop the fall of Jotunheim.
"He… won't be coming back?"
Sig stared at the sky, absentminded.
Thor, would she never see him again?
During these past two days spent together, Sig realized she liked Thor.
After all, Thor was well-built, handsome and he was Thor.
Even if he were just a regular guy, it would be hard not to be moved.
But looking at Thor's situation, it seemed like he didn't feel the same.
In the end, when he left, he didn't even say goodbye, he just left.
That made Sig very sad.
As for that, Alaric could only helplessly shake his head.
Sig was just a nurse, very kind, willing to help even when she thought Thor was a lunatic.
But the biggest difference between her and Jane was that she and Thor had no common ground, which was why Thor felt gratitude toward Sig, but not love.
So, they were destined to part ways and not be together.
"Jane, let's go home." Alaric took Jane by the hand and got ready to leave.
"Hey, take me too! My armor's broken, I can't fly."
Tony quickly spoke up.
"Sure." Alaric opened a portal and sent Tony and his armor back to the mansion.
"Coulson? Want a ride too?"
"No need. This town is in ruins, I want to stay and help clean up the mess."
Coulson shook his head and declined.
Thor was gone, and his mission was basically finished.
"The town."
Alaric turned around, activated time magic, directed it at all the buildings, and began reversing everything.
"This is…"
Coulson widened his eyes, watching in disbelief as the destroyed streets, houses, and cars were quickly restored by Alaric's magic.
"I helped you solve the problem, you're welcome, goodbye."
When Alaric finished, he disappeared with Jane.
Seeger stood there stunned, not knowing what to think.
Seeing that, Coulson sighed and stepped forward.
"Miss Sig, we and they belong to different worlds. Even if you were together now, some other things would've separated you in the future. This is actually the best outcome."
Coulson was very empathetic.
Because he too once had a girlfriend, a cellist, but due to his job and identity, he had to distance himself from her.
Coulson never wanted her to get hurt.
"I know, I'm just a little sad right now."
Sig forced a smile.
"This is my business card, if you ever need anything, you can contact me."
That was Coulson's final help.
"Thank you~"
...
Alaric and Jane returned to the sanctuary.
Just as Alaric was thinking how to spend time with Jane, Jane's phone rang.
"Professor Eric?"
"Jane, I'll have to put the research on the Nine Realms aside for a bit."
"Did something happen?" Jane asked with concern.
"Nothing serious, an organization called S.H.I.E.L.D. invited me to a research project, and I'm interested in checking it out."
Professor Eric explained.
"I see, got it." Jane exhaled in relief.
"When are you coming back?"
"I… probably soon."
"Good, come back quickly, I want to tell you about my research and results."
"Alright."
Jane sighed and ended the call.
"What is it? Are you going back?"
"Yeah, Professor Eric got a call from S.H.I.E.L.D. to do some research, so I have to go back and take over his work."
Jane was curled up in Alaric's embrace, a little down.
She wanted to stay with Alaric for a few more days, but didn't expect to leave so soon.
Such a bummer.
"S.H.I.E.L.D.? That's Fury!"
Alaric connected the dots in his mind.
That guy is definitely investigating everything about him behind his back.
So, even if Alaric appeared in front of Coulson with Jane, Fury had probably already dug up her eighteen ancestors.
Then it's no surprise he discovered Eric's talents.
If Alaric remembers correctly, Fury probably wants Eric to study the Tesseract.
"If that's the case, then go back first to sync up with Professor Eric, and I'll come visit you tomorrow night~"
Alaric kissed Jane and said gently.
"Then you have to come~"
"Don't worry, I'll definitely come."
After a bit of cuddling and affection, Alaric first sent Jane back.
That night, Alaric didn't have anything better to do, so he suddenly thought of Gwen.
"Let's go see if Gwen has anything important."
"So… where is Gwen now?"
"Hm? At home?"
Alaric opened the All-Seeing Eye to locate Gwen and saw her sitting at the table seriously doing her homework.
"High schooler."
Alaric curled his lips and activated teleportation magic.
"Isn't Spider-Woman going out tonight?"
Alaric appeared in Gwen's room and spoke softly.
"Alaric!?"