"We have a plan."
"A great plan."
Thor, who was also wearing a cloak, smiled and said, "First, let me introduce him. This is Loki, my brother."
"The one who opened the portal in New York?", Jane Foster asked.
Thor said awkwardly, "Yes."
Jane Foster walked over.
Loki smiled, placed a hand on his chest, and bowed, "Good evening, beautiful lady."
Smack!
Jane Foster answered him with a slap.
Loki was stunned for a moment. It was not because the slap hurt that much.
It was simply because no mortal had ever slapped him before.
"So it's real."
"I thought it was an illusion," Jane Foster looked at her palm and said.
Loki regained his smile and was about to speak.
Smack!
Another slap.
Jane Foster pointed at Loki's nose and said, "That one was for the people in New York who got hurt or even died because of you."
Loki touched his cheek and said to Thor with a smile, "I like her."
At this time, Thor pulled Jane Foster over, "Listen, we have a plan."
"What plan?", Jane Foster asked.
Thor said seriously, "The same one I suggested to Father before. We're going to Svartalfheim."
"After we exchange the Aether for Mother, I'll destroy that weapon."
Jane Foster pressed her lips together and said, "Didn't your father say you can't destroy that weapon?"
"That's because he hasn't seen my power. I mean my real power," Thor held Jane Foster's hands, "Do you trust me?"
Jane Foster smiled, "Of course I trust you."
"But Odin came to see me this afternoon and told me many things."
"I think some of what he said made a lot of sense."
Thor frowned, "What did he say?"
Jane Foster touched Thor's face, "He said he loves you, but sometimes you're too reckless. Even compared to how you used to be, you've matured a lot, but it still isn't enough."
Loki nodded beside them, "His recklessness has lasted for several thousand years."
"I have the most right to speak on this matter."
"Thor's recklessness goes all the way back to childhood."
"I remember one time, before he even learned how to swim, he jumped into a river to catch fish and nearly drowned himself."
"And another time, he had just learned how to use a sword and went to challenge a demon wolf. I was the one who found people to save him, otherwise he would've died long ago."
"Shut up!"
Thor glared at him before saying, "Listen, this plan may be reckless. Fine, I admit it IS reckless. But it's the only plan I could think of that can save both you and Mother."
Jane Foster shrugged and smiled, "Alright. Since you've already said that, what else can I say?"
"What are you planning to do?"
"Just getting to Svartalfheim already seems impossible."
"Didn't your father order the Bifrost sealed?"
"How are we supposed to get to Svartalfheim?"
Thor looked at Loki, "He knows about a secret passage."
"You trust him?", Jane Foster asked quietly.
Loki turned around and looked at the guarded Sif with a smile, "Actually, I heard that. My ears are very sharp."
"Just like I heard your thoughts."
"You really like my reckless brother, don't you?"
Sif glared at him just like Thor did, "Shut your mouth!"
Loki raised his hands in surrender, then looked at Volstagg, who looked like a giant wine barrel.
The latter lifted his axe slightly as a warning. Loki nodded, seeming to understand that the Asgardian warrior wanted him to stop talking.
Thor pulled Jane Foster aside and whispered, "No. How could I trust him?"
"After everything he's done, I don't trust him anymore."
"But I know he wants to save Mother too."
"Otherwise, he would've already found a chance to leave Asgard. Why would he walk into my hands on purpose?"
"After we save Mother, I'll send him back to prison."
Loki laughed behind them, "Thank you, dear brother. You truly are a wonderful sibling."
"Oh, sorry."
"I heard that again."
"Can't help it. My ears are just that sharp."
Thor nearly rolled his eyes before saying, "Jane, we don't have time to keep discussing this."
"We have to move now."
"You just need to trust me."
"Can you do that?"
Jane Foster had not answered yet.
Loki called out, "Lady, even though I came up with this plan..."
"I still suggest you think it over."
"After all, this is my brother's team."
"The last time he led us deep into Frost Giant territory, we almost didn't make it back alive."
This time, both Thor and Jane Foster turned and shouted at Loki together.
"Shut up!" ×2
Then Jane Foster nodded, "I trust you."
At this moment, voices could faintly be heard outside.
Sif glanced toward the door and said, "The guards are catching up."
"You should go."
"I'll handle things here."
She tightened her grip on the shield and drew her sword.
Then suddenly placed it against Loki's neck.
"Don't let him down."
"Otherwise, I'll kill you!"
Loki pressed a hand to his chest and smiled, "As you wish, my lady."
Sif snorted and looked at Thor, "You have to come back."
Then she strode toward the door.
———
[Outside]
In the distant hallway, a squad of Asgardian soldiers rushed out.
Sif raised her sword and pointed it at the soldiers, taking up a battle stance.
Thor and the others left in another direction.
As they walked, Loki said, "That secret passage is near the Bifrost. If we walk there, I'm not confident we can reach it before the pursuers stop us."
As he passed a pillar, he turned into Captain America, "Oh, this appearance is full of justice."
"I suddenly feel like I'm doing the right thing."
"My fighting spirit is burning, brother!"
Thor shook his head, "Change back."
"Do you think we aren't conspicuous enough already?"
A flash of light passed over Loki's body, and he turned into an Asgardian soldier again, "Is this acceptable now?"
Thor could not be bothered correcting him anymore, "Fandral already prepared two Asgardian warships for us. So yes, you won't have to walk to the Bifrost."
Loki whistled, "You really thought things through. I'm starting to see you in a new light, brother."
As they spoke, they arrived at the docking area for the Asgardian warships.
But at this moment, several more groups of Asgardian soldiers came chasing from different directions.
Volstagg swung his battle axe sideways, "I'll stop them. You all go."
Thor wasted no words. Pulling Jane Foster along, he quickly headed toward one of the Asgardian warships.
As Loki passed by the giant barrel-like Volstagg, the braided-beard warrior pressed a hand onto Loki's shoulder.
Loki closed his eyes, "Fine, I know. I understand perfectly."
"I won't betray my brother."
"Otherwise, you'll chop my head off."
"Seriously, can't any of you say something different?"
Volstagg snorted, let go, then laughed loudly as he walked toward the Asgardian soldiers.
"I can't let you pass through here."
"Sorry about this, brothers."
He slammed forward, knocking away a shield-bearing Asgardian soldier, then swept his axe sideways and forced several soldiers back.
While Volstagg held the Asgardian soldiers back, Thor's group had already jumped onto the two Asgardian warships.
Thor, Jane Foster, and Loki shared one ship.
The swordmaster Fandral rode the other alone.
Then both ships started moving, leaving the dock and flying toward the Bifrost.
Not long after they took off, a group of Asgardian warships began chasing after them.
"Brother, you did consider this possibility too, right?", Loki pointed at the pursuers behind them.
Thor was already too tired to tell him to shut up. While controlling the warship, he said, "Aren't you good at tricking people?"
"Now's the time to use that skill."
"If they catch us, you'll be thrown back into prison."
Loki laughed, "But this time you'll be joining me."
Even while saying that, he still used the illusion magic he was best at.
Immediately, more Asgardian warships appeared around them.
Every single ship carried Thor, Jane Foster, and Loki.
Then those ships scattered apart, flying toward different directions and corners of Asgard.
Since no one knew which ship was real, the Asgardian soldiers behind them could only split up. The ones still chasing Thor were reduced to only a few ships.
Even so, they still had to hurry.
Otherwise, once Loki's illusions vanished, they would once again face a large number of pursuers.
At this time, they had already reached the Bifrost and were speeding across the sea.
Behind them, the swordmaster Fandral smiled, "Prince, this is as far as I can accompany you."
After speaking, Fandral turned his warship around and headed toward the pursuers.
Thor looked back once before saying to Loki, "It's up to you now."
"You lead the way."
Loki took the controls and guided the Asgardian warship toward a mountain peak.
Thor asked nervously, "You're sure this is correct?"
"Relax."
Loki smiled brightly, "I've gone in and out of this place so many times. I can't possibly get it wrong."
At this point, Thor could only choose to trust him.
The God of Thunder held Jane Foster tightly. Just as they were about to crash into the mountain, the warship suddenly angled upward, climbed higher, then shot into a cave.
After entering the cave, Loki not only failed to slow down, he accelerated instead.
Immediately, light and shadows rushed backward.
Thor quickly held Jane Foster down against the warship. After a short while, the view ahead suddenly brightened.
———
Then they saw barren land, black rocks, and a lifeless world.
They had arrived at Svartalfheim.
"Alright, next…"
Loki slowed down, "How are we supposed to find the Dark Elves? Do you have some kind of contact method?"
At this moment, thunder suddenly exploded across the sky. Thor raised his head.
Then he saw a dazzling seven-colored pillar of light descend from above, landing in front of their warship.
The Bifrost!
This time, even the smile vanished from Loki's face.
Jane Foster raised her head and looked at Thor, "Was this part of your plan too?"
Thor shook his head, "Obviously not."
Then he shouted, "Loki, what are you waiting for?"
"Do you want to go back to prison?"
Loki immediately controlled the warship, preparing to leave.
Suddenly, a silver beam shot out from the Bifrost and swept across the warship, instantly sending it crashing toward the ground.
Thor quickly carried Jane Foster and jumped out of the ship, landing on the ground.
Then he saw squads of Asgardian soldiers walking out from the Bifrost, lining up into formations and covering the land.
After the light of the Bifrost disappeared, Odin walked out wearing golden armor, an eyepatch, and holding Gungnir.
He looked at Thor, then at Loki.
Then he said heavily, "You two idiots, look at what you've done."
"You brought the Aether straight to the Dark Elves' nest."
Loki smiled, "He still talks so unpleasantly. It's impressive Mother tolerated him for so many years."
"Shut up!"
Thor stepped forward again, "Father, no matter what, I'm going to save Mother."
Odin let out a long sigh, "Of course I know that, son."
"I know you too well."
"So the moment I heard Jane Foster had been taken away, I guessed you would do something foolish."
"Well, since we're already here, I doubt the Dark Elves will simply let us leave."
"So I suppose I'll act foolish once as well."
Hearing his father's words, Thor brightened, "Father, does that mean you also want to save Mother?"
Odin glared at him, "I already said I love her more than anyone."
"Forget it. This is not the time for that."
"While we still have some time."
"Before I help you do something foolish, there are things I need to tell you."
Thor was confused, not understanding how there was still time to discuss other matters at a moment like this.
Loki, however, seemed thoughtful.
At this time, Odin said, "You have an older sister as well. Her name is Hela."
"She once fought beside me across the Nine Realms, but your sister Hela was too bloodthirsty."
"She was no less dangerous than the Dark Elves. After I failed to change her, I could only choose to exile her."
"If one day she returns..."
"Promise me that the two of you will work together."
"If you brothers do not cooperate, defeating her will be very difficult."
Loki slowly narrowed his eyes.
Thor looked shocked, "We actually have a sister? Father, why have you never mentioned her before?"
Odin shook his head without explaining.
Instead, he said, "Let's talk about saving your mother."
"The Dark Elves are already on their way. Later, I will demand your mother in exchange for Jane Foster."
"Once your mother is safe, you must find a way to stop the Conqueror."
"Because at that time, I will destroy the Aether after it is separated from Jane Foster."
Thor said in surprise, "Father, didn't you say the Aether cannot be destroyed?"
Odin said heavily, "Not impossible to destroy. Just nearly impossible."
"As long as the right method is found, it can still be done."
Thor immediately asked, "What method?"
Odin said, "The method is not important. I can handle it. You only need to stop the Conqueror."
Then the Allfather waved his hand, "Jane Foster, may I speak with you alone for a few moments?"
Jane Foster glanced at Thor. After he nodded, she walked over.
After arriving beside Odin, she heard the ruler of Asgard lower his voice and say, "Now is the time I spoke to you about this afternoon."
"Are you ready?"
Jane Foster's eyes opened wide.
Behind them, Thor quietly asked, "What is Father saying to her?"
Loki replied, "Why are you asking me?"
Thor smiled at Jane Foster, then said, "Didn't you say your ears are very sharp?"
Loki shrugged, "Not now. They're too far away. I can't hear anything."
Thor glanced at him, "Looks like your ears aren't all that impressive after all."
Loki smiled without speaking. When he turned his face away, he narrowed his eyes slightly, "That time?"
"What time?"
At this moment, a roar sounded above them. The winds and clouds changed as images of different worlds appeared in the sky.
Odin raised his head and said heavily, "The Nine Realms are about to align."
Jane Foster looked at the strange scene overhead. Then she bit her lip and said, "I'm ready."
Odin smiled.
Then above them, beneath the images of the Nine Realms, Dark Elf warships appeared one after another.
"They're here!", Thor tightened his grip on Mjolnir and moved beside Odin together with Loki.
The Asgardian soldiers also quickly gathered in front of the Allfather, preparing for battle.
At this moment, the Dark Elves' main ship slowly descended.
Then a throne flew out from the mothership, floating in the air.
Inside the throne, the pale and dim sunlight of Svartalfheim shone upon a figure.
The Conqueror!
Thor immediately shouted, "We brought Jane Foster. Where's my mother?"
On the throne, Alex smiled and made a gesture.
At the same time, the throne lowered closer to the ground.
Then, a fighter flew out from the Dark Elves' mothership and landed on the ground.
When the hatch opened, Asgard's queen, Frigga, was pushed out by the Dark Elf general Claire.
At the same time, the throne descended near the ground, and Alex said, "Let's make the exchange."
"Your queen for Jane Foster."
Odin nodded.
Then his lips moved slightly, though no one knew what he said.
At this moment, Alex glanced at Claire.
The tall, pale-skinned Dark Elf general placed her sword against Frigga's shoulder and escorted the queen forward.
"Loki."
Odin said softly, "Take Jane Foster over there."
Thor looked at his father in confusion, not understanding why he had given this task to Loki.
Loki smiled, stepped forward, took Jane Foster's hand, and walked ahead.
Thor tightly gripped Mjolnir and whispered, "Father, when do we attack?"
"Relax."
"Wait for my command."
Odin said in a deep voice.
At this moment, both sides had reached the middle of the open ground.
Claire turned back and looked toward the figure on the Dark Throne.
Alex nodded slightly, a smile hanging at the corner of his mouth.
Claire then pushed Frigga forward toward Loki.
At the same time, Loki also pushed Jane Foster toward the Dark Elves.
The moment Loki grabbed Frigga's hand, Odin suddenly shouted, "Now, Thor!"
Thor froze.
'Didn't we agree to wait until the Dark Elves extract the Aether before attacking?'
But Odin had already spoken.
Thor did not dare hesitate, afraid more changes would happen.
So the God of Thunder suddenly leaped high into the air.
He rose into the sky and raised Mjolnir overhead.
Lightning instantly burst from the hammer.
Thor smashed the hammer toward the Dark Throne.
A huge explosion of lightning erupted.
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