The Frost Giant army had already pressed up to the outer courts of Asgard's palace. Staring at the royal halls so close at hand, King Laufey grinned. "After all these years, this is the first time I've reached Asgard's throne."
A bolt split the sky.
At the sight of that lightning, the Einherjar's spirits surged. "Our Thunder God—Thor—has returned! These Frost Giants are about to be crushed!"
In the sealed chamber, Odin sensed it as well. "My son—you have found your purpose at last. Now you can be a true king."
Maguire stepped out before the Frost Giants. To the dozens of giants who saw only a "puny" human, their faces twisted into cruel smiles. Maguire looked past them at the thousands massed behind and bared his teeth.
"So many little snacks—Bully Points, glittering everywhere. I feel a windfall coming."
"Elementalization—on. Giant Form."
Blue lightning swallowed the sky. Arcs danced around Maguire as his form ballooned—what had been a small figure became a thunder colossus hundreds of meters tall.
"What is that monster? How can it be this strong?"
"Which one's the real God of Thunder?"
Laufey stood dumbstruck. "What is that thing—some kind of lightning giant? Did they lure us here to wipe us out?"
Lady Sif froze mid-swing, staring at the towering figure in the distance. "What… is that? Such a vast power. Is that Thor's new ability?"
In the secret chamber, Odin's eyes snapped open. "Skyfather class—or slightly short of it. Who is this, that commands the lightning between heaven and earth as though he were thunder made flesh? Thor, how did you bring such a being to Asgard?"
Maguire gazed over the thousands of Frost Giants. "Myriad Thunders—Crowning Peaks."
Cloudbanks hundreds of miles wide rolled into place. Despair filled Frost Giant eyes as blue-white lances fell like a river turned upside down. Bolts hammered into the ranks; in an instant, that impossible force—and heat—seared through them.
In the space of a breath, thousands of Frost Giants collapsed where they stood, blue flesh charred to black, a sweet, roasted smell wafting on the wind like grilled wings.
Thor lifted his hammer to strike—then lowered it again. There was no one left to fight.
On the Bifrost, a lone figure appeared at the control dais. Loki, knowing the Frost Giants were no match, had cloaked himself to trick Laufey—then slipped here. He split the bridge and jumped into the beam.
Thor spotted the distant rainbow flare and frowned. "Loki's running. Brother… why?"
Mopping up fell to the Einherjar. Soon, at Thor's invitation, Maguire and company entered Asgard's great hall. A feast was laid; faces shone with respect and awe. Gwen glowed with pride. After all, that overwhelming powerhouse was her man.
As they took their seats, Queen Frigga approached to greet them. Maguire smiled. "It was nothing—just lending a hand."
They drank and celebrated. A calm, resonant voice touched Maguire's mind. "Young one, I am Odin. You have done well—and you are strong."
So the old man can speak mind-to-mind, Maguire thought. Impressive.
Odin's voice again: "Accept Asgard's friendship. If ever you have need, come to us."
Maguire nodded—and the familiar chime rang in his head:
[Congratulations, host: Bully Points +2000.
Villain bonus +2000.
Current Bully Points: 5230.]
Five thousand-plus Bully Points. A harvest. Not bad at all.
They made ready to leave. Thor clasped Maguire's arm. "From this day, you are Asgard's truest friend."
In high spirits—and rich in Bully Points—Maguire agreed. The group crossed the Bifrost and returned to Rosa, Mexico; their luggage and cars were still there.
In a restaurant, they crowded a table. Garfield was buzzing. "Best trip ever. We actually went to the realm of gods—and met the real God of Thunder! Hahaha!"
Holland and Harry nodded along. Gwen and the other girls were just as excited. Only Maguire was a bit sulky—these past days all the girls had huddled together, ruining certain… plans. Still, the massive Bully Point haul had him grinning inside.
Outside the window, a very ordinary-looking middle-aged woman watched the group in silence, her gaze cold.
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