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"Loki?"
"Thor means that the only person who knows that passage is Loki himself?"
"But… Loki won't help him, will he?"
"Of course not, they're enemies!"
"Well… I'm not so sure."
The audience chatted, and messages streamed nonstop.
Under the helmet, Tanner didn't even know how to describe the storm in his chest. He had never imagined, truly imagined, that he would become wealthy in his own right.
"With that much money, the Mark 42 will definitely be built. If nanosuits could be made too, that'd be even better."
But since the recorded footage hadn't reached that point yet, the types of suits he knew about were still limited. Still, he wasn't in any hurry. This was only the preparation stage. Once he forged his suit, the whole world would be absolutely stunned.
The screen continued playing.
[Loki saw Thor approaching. He clasped his hands behind him and chuckled lightly. "Thor, it took you long enough to come see me. Why? To gloat? To laugh at me?"]
[Thor looked at him calmly. "Loki, that's enough. Stop using illusions."]
[A faint green shimmer rippled through the cell. The pristine chamber vanished instantly, revealing broken tables and scattered debris instead. Loki leaned against the wall, hair disheveled, a shadow of embarrassment crossing his face.]
"Damn! This…"
"Loki also creates hallucinations? Did Frigga do this to him?"
"He looks like he's been through hell."
"It's his own fault, he has to bear the consequences."
"How did he end up like this?"
"He's both decadent and strong-willed. Losing the only mother who loved him hurts."
[With loose hair hanging around his face, Loki muttered, "Now you see me, brother."]
[Thor stepped closer.]
["Is it painful for her to be gone?" Loki asked.]
[Thor replied coldly, "I didn't come to mourn our mother with you. I'm here to offer you a chance, something better."]
[Thor watched him with a steady gaze. "Help me escape Asgard, and I'll give you an opportunity. Help me get my revenge… and return here afterward."]
[Loki grinned. "You must be desperate if you're coming to me."]
[He stayed leaning against the wall. "Why do you think you can trust me?"]
[Thor turned away. "I don't trust you. But our mother did. And when we fought before… I still had a sliver of hope. I believed you were still my brother. That hope is gone. I won't show mercy. If you betray me, I will kill you."]
[Loki stared at him. "…When are we leaving?"]
The chat erupted again.
"It seems Thor no longer trusts him at all."
"Well, Loki has done a lot."
"Loki is actually pretty pitiful."
"I swear, Loki's expression, "
"No, that switch was way too fast!"
[After changing clothes, Loki followed Thor, the joy practically leaking from him. He smiled so widely his steps turned into jumps.]
["This is so unlike you, brother. So meticulous." Loki hopped along behind Thor. "You sure you don't want to just brute-force a bloody path?"]
[Thor replied flatly, "If you don't shut up, I will do that."]
"Oh my God, he's like an overgrown kid who's way too happy."
"This expression, like Tony on ten cups of coffee."
"Loki is smiling like a man handed free cake."
[Another green flash. Loki transformed into an armored warrior with a spear and shield, "Better?"]
[Thor didn't look back. "Much better than yourself."]
["But we could be more low-key," Loki said. With another shimmer, Loki turned Thor into a female warrior.]
["Wow, brother, you're glowing." Thor stared down at himself and growled, "Even like this, I can still end you."]
[Loki chirped, "Maybe you're trying to meet new friends. You do like them, after all."]
[Another green light. Loki morphed into Captain Rogers, "This is better. Tight suit, though, doesn't quite fit. But I can feel justice pumping through me."]
[He punched the air dramatically, "Truth? Honor? Or maybe, "]
[Thor slammed his hand over Loki's mouth, shoving him against a pillar.]
"Oh my God! Loki's so excited to see his brother!"
"He hasn't talked this much in ages, he's bursting."
"Evil charm level: MAX."
Meanwhile, inside the Human Potential Organization. Ashton stared at Loki's constant transformations, expression tightening. Beings from Asgard wielding such shapeshifting? It was like something straight out of a fantasy novel. Hard to believe it truly existed in the world.
"What do their gene fragments look like? Do they still use a double-helix structure?"
A species capable of birthing supernatural power. Ashton's eyes shifted to Kayden, taking notes beside him. If his memories were right, and she'd awakened new abilities.
Loki's flawless transformations shocked everyone. On the training ground, Elenora stared at the screen, shaken. Her awakened memory granted similar abilities, but nowhere near Loki's level. She couldn't transform freely; she needed time, and the side effects were heavy.
"So the extraordinary power I awakened is just something others used ages ago…" Jealousy twisted in her chest. If only she could master that power… how incredible that would be.
[Back on screen, Loki demanded, "You should at least give me a weapon. A dagger, perhaps?"]
[Thor reached behind him, grinning. "Sure. About time."]
[But when Loki looked down, his smile vanished instantly. Thor placed a pair of glowing handcuffs on his wrists.]
["You love tricks so much," Thor teased.]
The chat burst open.
"Loki got played!"
"Thor: I know you want to stab me!"
"The smile disappeared REAL fast."
[Jane was released from confinement. As soon as they met, she stared at Loki and pointed sharply, "Who are you?"]
[Loki smiled. "I'm Loki, you may have heard of, "]
[SLAP!]
["That's for everyone in the city!"]
[Loki winced, then grinned. "I like her."]
"SLAP SKILL: LEVEL 100!"
"The first human to slap a god twice!"
[Inside Heimdall's watchtower, Odin arrived with guards.]
[Heimdall bowed. "There is treason, sire."]
[Odin asked harshly, "Who?"]
[Heimdall drew his sword calmly. "Me."]
[A guard rushed in. "Your Majesty! The mortal was taken away!"]
[Odin ordered, "Stop Thor. At any cost."]
[A full mobilization began.]
The chat exploded again.
"Let's see if Thor succeeds!"
"He didn't do wrong, just used another method."
"Odin is too traditionalistic. Thor solves problems directly."
[Thor, Loki, and Jane boarded the Dark Elf ship. Teammates stayed behind to hold off the soldiers.]
[Loki asked, "Didn't you say you could fly this?"]
[Thor muttered, "How hard can it be?"]
["Brother, hurry up," Loki urged as soldiers flooded in.]
[Thor slammed buttons uselessly.]
["Don't hit it so hard, press gently," Loki coached.]
[Thor roared, "I AM pressing lightly!"]
[Finally, with one last frustrated smack, the ship lit up, and they lifted off. More crashes. More damage.]
[Loki whispered, "There's still one pillar intact."]
["Shut up!"]
["Why not let me fly? I'm obviously better."]
[Thor smirked. "Really? Between the two of us… who can fly?"]
[Loki froze. And shut up.]
Inside the office of Essen Heavy Industry Group, Astor and a group of colleagues almost burst out laughing.
"Loki is just a little too obsessed with finishing the job."
"There's still one pillar left unbroken, perfectionism much?"
"Definitely OCD."
"The two brothers are top-tier demolitionists, just like the Hulk."
"Loki's being looked down on because he can't fly!"
Astor grinned, then straightened his expression. "It's fun. It's really fun. The dark elves' aircraft technology is very advanced. It's already far superior to the aircraft the Chitauri used. I hope we can draw some inspiration from it. It may play a big role in our future equipment R&D."
His colleagues nodded in agreement.
The Administration, the director, and the panel of experts were far less cheerful. Even though Thor had lightly mocked Loki earlier, everyone's smile looked more painful than amused.
Hawking said with a gloomy expression, "The dark elves can sense the fluctuations of ether particles. Once Thor enters their territory, they'll detect him immediately."
Tonio sighed. "Yes… But there are only three of them!"
The director looked at Hawking, "Mr. Hawking, has your team reanalyzed the data regarding the Nine Realms and the present universe?"
Hawking nodded, then shook his head, "I've already ordered a complete review of all celestial observations over the years. But so far, we've found nothing unusual."
The chief let out a heavy sigh. He knew this wasn't a problem solvable by impatience.
Johan, after recording everyone's reactions, looked up solemnly, "Though Thor is powerful, the ether particles are ultimately what the dark elves understand best. I don't know how this will end."
The silence tightened around the room, making everyone tense. The chief walked to the window, opened it, and inhaled the cold air deeply.
Screen transitions.
[In a dim world, a sudden burst of light flared. A spaceship emerged, bounced several times, then slowly halted.
[Loki cheered, "Victory arrives!"]
[Where the dark elves gathered, the Cursed Warrior stepped forward, "We must act immediately."]
[Malekith, preparing his equipment, waved casually, "No need to go to Asgard. The ether particle… It's coming to me."]
[Loki piloted the aircraft across the planet. Jane awoke inside the cabin, her pupils filled with dark red light. She looked toward the distance, and an aircraft appeared.]
["It's the dark elf Malekith." Thor said to the two beside him, "Are you ready?"]
["Ready," Loki replied.]
[Jane knelt weakly on the ground as Loki and Thor stepped forward.]
[Loki muttered, "Your ridiculous plan will get us all killed."]
["Maybe," Thor shrugged.]
[Loki extended his hand, urging Thor to undo his handcuffs. "You still don't trust me, brother?"]
[Thor smiled faintly. "And do you trust me?"]
[Finally, Thor unlocked the cuffs. A cold sneer slid across Loki's face. A dagger flashed and struck Thor. Thor tumbled down the rocky slope.]
The live-stream audience nearly shattered their screens.
"Loki NEVER changes!"
"I thought they were plotting something together!"
"Backstabbing again! First chance he gets!"
"I'm so pissed, thought he'd improved, but he was just pretending!"
"Damn it!"
"Loki's definitely joining the dark elves next!"
"It's over, this time the universe is done for."
In the Administration, the chief and experts jolted to their feet.
"Damn it!"
"Loki ruined everything!"
"They are doomed!"
[Jane cried out, "No!"]
[Loki hurried toward Thor, growling, "You think I care about Frigga, or you."]
[Bang! He kicked Thor, sending him flying, "I only want to see you and Odin die before me!"]
[Thor reached out, trying to summon Mjolnir, but Loki grabbed his arm and slashed it deeply. Thor roared in pain. Jane rushed forward, but Loki seized her by the waist.]
"What! He cut Thor's arm?!"
"That's brutal!"
"I hope this is staged…"
[Malekith approached with his subordinates, observing calmly. Loki shoved Jane forward, "I am Loki of Jotunheim. I offer you a grand gift!"]
[He hurled Jane toward Malekith, "In return, I want something simple, let me watch Asgard burn."]
[Behind Malekith, the Cursed Warrior muttered, "He is Asgard's enemy. He was imprisoned in their dungeon."]
[Malekith kicked Thor aside and lifted his hand as Jane rose into the air, helpless. From her body, the ether particles poured out in a frenzy, flying straight toward Malekith.]
[Thor shouted, "NOW, LOKI!"]
[Before he finished, Mjolnir flew into his grasp. Lightning raged, blasting into the ether particles. Loki sprinted forward and dragged Jane away. Thunder hammered the ether, then...]
[BOOM!]
"YEAH! It was fake! All fake!"
"Thor and Loki played us!"
"Did they destroy the ether particles?!"
"It exploded! Does that mean it's gone?"
"Wait, something's off!"
[Thor stood with Mjolnir, then noticed dark red crystal fragments forming beneath him. The pieces reassembled, the ether particles returned to full form, rushing into Malekith's body.]
[Empowered, Malekith turned and withdrew. The remaining dark elves charged in with weapons raised.]
Viewers stared, speechless. The ether particle was gone again, and Malekith now sought the universe's destruction.
[The scene shifted into a cramped office. Jane, Professor Eric, and Darcy were bent over tables full of notes.]
[Jane said, "Malekith will unleash the ether at the point where the Nine Realms converge."]
[Dr. Eric nodded, "To amplify its power?"]
["The power increases exponentially with the number of connected realms. Enough to affect the entire universe." Thor frowned. "But the convergence window is very short. He must be at the right place at the right moment."]
[Darcy asked, "Where is that place?"]
[Eric froze, then realized, "The road signs."]
[He rushed to a cabinet, pulling out a map.]
["Convergence happened thousands of years ago. The ancients saw it. The Mayans, ancient Egyptians… they built structures that responded to gravitational anomalies." Eric spread out the map, and everyone leaned in.]
["Here. Stonehenge. Snowden Mountain. Great Orme. With these as coordinates, we can pinpoint..." He drew lines across the map, and they intersected at a single location, "Here…"]
["Greenwich?"]
The Administration erupted in noise.
Under Hawking's direction, everyone stared at the screen in disbelief. Hawking nearly leaped up, "This map… is this the Earth-Era geography?! Why is it completely different?! And the places Eric mentioned, Stonehenge, Snowdon, ancient sites, none of these exist in Terra's recorded history!"
Johan frowned deeply, "I've never heard of them. These words don't appear in any existing Terra documents. Including Greenwich."
Each new revelation dropped like a stone into everyone's chest. If none of the Earth-Era names matched Terra, could convergence have happened long ago? Were other-Realm beings ever stranded here?
Darwin muttered, "There are many unexplained mysteries on Terra…"
Tonio whispered, horrified, "Unknown in snowy mountains?"
Darwin nodded, "And many more."
The director felt his head splitting. A map and a few events, and the experts were already suspecting aliens living on Terra. It sounded like madness. Yet…
Xiaotian exhaled. "At least there's no sign of celestial convergence happening right now."
Everyone nodded grimly. It was the only good news.
The Director rushed to report everything to the High Council, the only authority capable of mobilizing Terra-wide resources for a full planetary search.
Meanwhile, viewers of the live stream were baffled.
"Why have I never heard of anything Eric mentioned?"
"Was there really a convergence point of the Nine Realms?!"
"That map doesn't match Terra at all!"
"Is Terra not the same planet as Earth?"
"No way."
"When celestial bodies converge… what exactly happens?"
"If convergence happens again, the dark elves will invade Terra!"
"Don't worry! Thor and the others are here!"
"And the Avengers! We'll be fine."
The video continued.
[Jane said, "The boundaries between the Nine Realms are almost gone. The laws of physics no longer apply. Gravity rises and falls. Space collapses. The real world is breaking apart."]
[As she finished, Thor extended his hand, and Mjolnir flew into his grip.]
[Dr. Eric adjusted his belt, "Then I'd better put on my pants."]
[In Greenwich, Darcy told the intern, "Focus, this is crucial. We need to place the devices around the site. Then Jane and Eric will activate the tower."]
[Darcy and the intern hauled equipment from the car. Jane and Professor Eric hurried through the library as the entire group worked nervously to assemble the crucial instruments.]