Renjie walked over to Thor's side.
He gave a firm pat on that pale, exposed flesh.
Thor let out a humiliated roar, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.
"Keep it down. You're hurting my ears."
"Your father isn't dead. He's only entered the Odin's Slumber."
"The enchantment on Mjölnir is proof enough, isn't it?"
Renjie sighed in exasperation.
He unlocked the handcuffs restraining Thor, granting the God of Thunder the freedom he so desperately craved.
"You… what are you saying?"
Thor, still paralyzed from the sedative, could barely move, let alone speak.
"Think carefully with your head…" Renjie said.
"If Odin were truly dead, would your brother alone have the power to protect Asgard?"
"And your mother… you know her feelings for you better than anyone."
"Would you truly believe such heartless words came from her mouth?"
Renjie perched on the edge of the bed, staring directly at Thor as he spoke.
Listening to Renjie's reasoning, Thor finally realized—it had all been Loki's lie.
"Wh…why…"
"Why tell me all this?"
Thor asked, bewildered.
This human, who could lift Mjölnir, had absolutely no reason to explain any of this to him.
"Your brother is playing with fire."
"He's conspiring with the King of Frost Giants in Jotunheim, putting on a grand performance to secure his throne."
"When that happens… you'll lose everything…"
Renjie continued, revealing to Thor exactly what would unfold.
"No… no!"
"I must stop him! I have to stop Loki!"
Thor panicked, desperate to prevent the disaster.
But soon, reality struck.
Stripped of his divine power, he was just a stronger-than-average Asgardian.
"Thor, to become a king…"
"You need more than bravery in battle. You must understand the meaning of 'protection.'"
"Surely you feel it now—this is your father's final test for you."
Renjie raised his hand, summoning the sleeping Mjölnir.
"Take it, and become the king of Asgard."
"Use this divine power to protect all that is yours."
He placed Mjölnir at the edge of the bed, within Thor's reach.
Thor fell silent, his numb hand trembling as it reached for the hammer's handle.
Outside, the storm intensified.
The night sky churned with black clouds, a low rumble of thunder shaking the air.
A blinding blue lightning bolt shot down from the heavens, striking the temporary base below!
Silver-gray armor plates rapidly enveloped Thor's body, forming a sturdy suit of Thunder God Armor.
The strong Asgardian lifted Mjölnir, sitting upright on the bed!
Infinite divine energy surged through Thor's limbs and bones, awakening his slumbering power once more!
"I am… Thor, God of Thunder!"
"For the glory of Asgard!"
Thor roared with exhilaration, tears glistening in his eyes.
The Thor who once struck fear into the nine kingdoms and countless villains had returned!
Sparks of electricity danced in his eyes, a subtle sign of awakening.
He didn't leave immediately.
Instead, he cast a wary gaze toward the other occupant in the room.
At the moment Mjölnir shifted, Renjie activated the Creator Armor.
The lightning Thor summoned caused him no harm—in fact, it replenished some of Renjie's energy!
"Human, I appreciate your counsel," Thor said.
"But you should never pat a Thunder God's behind. You'll pay for that!"
"I might even keep you in this ward for two months—but I'll visit!"
Thor arrogantly pointed his warhammer at Renjie.
But before he could finish, a strong presence surged from outside!
Thor instinctively turned—only to see a shoe sole rapidly enlarge before him!
The moment it made contact, his face twisted comically, and his body spun through the air!
Still unawakened, Thor's strength was merely at Earth God level.
Before a "Heavenly Father-level" powerhouse like Android 18, he had no chance of resistance!
Thor's eyes rolled, smashing through a weak plastic panel, before landing in the rain outside.
Another hand grabbed him by the armor, lifting him off the ground.
It was Agent 16, radiating intense hostility!
"What… what's happening?"
Thor asked in confusion, still dazed from the blow, his memory slightly scrambled.
The commotion drew the attention of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, but Renjie ordered everyone to retreat—otherwise, their lives would be at risk.
Occupying the high ground, Clint readied his nano-composite bow.
The sharp Eidman alloy arrow was aimed squarely at Thor's head.
The moment Renjie gave the command, the dangerous Asgardian would be shot dead!
"Who… who are you?!"
Thor finally recovered enough to shout, demanding Renjie's identity.
The overwhelming gap in power left him no room for his usual arrogance.
Renjie emerged from the rubble.
In the rainy night, his dark gray armor and blood-red eyes exuded a suffocating aura—even Thor could sense the danger.
"I was an equal of your father and a sage among Asgardians."
"After your mistake, your father personally came to ask me to guide you."
"For a time, I will personally oversee your training…"
"Teaching you how… to become a true king."
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