"The Destroyer!"
Sif's face changed. Cried out in alarm.
"Why would the Destroyer appear here? Shouldn't only His Majesty's Gungnir control it? His Majesty is sleeping, who could possibly..."
Saying this, she suddenly shut her mouth.
The answer obvious.
"Loki actually sent the Destroyer!" Volstagg couldn't believe it. "What's he trying to do?!"
The Destroyer armor slowly raised its head. Eyes locked on Thor.
"Isn't it obvious? He must fear Thor returning to inherit the throne. So he sent the Destroyer to kill him!" Sif roared.
"For Asgard!"
The Warriors Three exchanged glances. Without hesitation charged forward. Engaged the Destroyer in fierce battle.
However, their attacks—to the Destroyer—like scratching an itch.
The Destroyer swung massive arms. Each attack carried destructive force. Each time the faceplate opened, released scorching fire pillars. Destroying everything around.
The Warriors Three retreated steadily. Completely outmatched.
Thor watched his friends suppressed by the Destroyer. Eyes flashed with resolve.
He knew he must do something.
This instant, he seemed to understand Odin's true intent.
"Jane, take care of yourself." Thor's gaze gentle.
He walked step by step toward the Destroyer. Eyes determined.
"Loki! I know you're watching!" Thor shouted. "Come at me! Don't hurt my friends!"
"If you want my life, come take it! Just spare the others!"
He spread his arms. Fearlessly faced the Destroyer.
"Thor!" Jane screamed heart-wrenchingly.
She wanted to stop Thor. But was powerless.
"Hermione! Please! Save him!"
Jane looked at Hermione. As if grasping a lifeline. Eyes filled with pleading.
Hermione looked at Thor. Eyes calm.
"Not yet." She said lightly.
Loki seemed moved by Thor's words. The Destroyer finally stopped. The two gazed at each other across distant stars.
Long while later, the Destroyer turned to leave.
Everyone sighed in relief.
Suddenly the Destroyer whirled back with a slap. Massive force directly sent Thor flying.
Thor crashed heavily to the ground. Coughed blood. Severely injured.
"Thor!"
Jane couldn't hold back anymore. Rushed out. Held Thor. Tears streaming.
"Hummm—"
Just then, Mjolnir—previously lying quietly in the crater—suddenly vibrated.
It shot skyward. Became a streak of light. Flew toward Thor. Landed in his hand.
Countless dazzling lightning bolts erupted from the hammer.
Thor slowly opened his eyes. Injuries visibly healing.
He stood. Gripped the handle. Armor appeared piece by piece from the void. Covered his body.
One-click costume change!
Thunder flashed. Winds howled.
This moment—the God of Thunder returned!
Hermione watched this scene. Couldn't help internal commentary. "As expected, still the favorite son..."
"That old bastard Odin just wanted Thor to train on Earth. Mature a bit. Never intended changing heirs."
"Whether Thor's self-sacrifice regains hammer-lifting qualification, or near-death—either condition triggers Thor's power restoration."
"However..."
Hermione's eyes flashed coldly.
"Odin, you calculated well. But Earth isn't a public toilet you can come and go as you please!"
Jane's eyes widened. Heart shaken tremendously.
Thor's body flickered with lightning. Winds surrounded him. Like a deity descending.
She'd never seen such a shocking sight. Fear and worry gradually replaced by inexplicable excitement.
Darcy and Dr. Selvig also stunned. Mouths agape. Speechless.
"What... what's happening?" Sensing the commotion, Coulson hurried over with agents. Seeing transformed Thor, equally shocked.
"Loki sent the Destroyer to assassinate Thor. Thor at death's door activated 'Miss Dad' divine skill. Reclaimed Thor's power. Final battle between opposing sides imminent. Plot climax approaching."
Hermione summarized everything in one sentence.
"Uh..." Coulson somewhat speechless. What hot-blooded movie plot is this?
Coulson looked at Hermione. Asked. "Destroyer armor? What's that?"
"A magical weapon." Hermione explained concisely. "Personally forged by Odin. Massively destructive. Think of it as Tony's Iron Man suit pro plus max ultra edition."
Coulson immediately understood.
"BOOM!"
The Destroyer suddenly released a scorching fire pillar. Sprayed toward Jane and others.
"Watch out!" Thor alarmed. Wanted to rescue. Already too late.
Critical moment—Hermione waved her wand.
Miraculous scene occurred.
An invisible barrier appeared before Jane Foster and others. Blocked the fire pillar.
The pillar hit the barrier. Like a water spout—rapidly absorbed.
Immediately after, Hermione pointed her wand at the Destroyer.
"Flame Reversal!"
An even thicker fire pillar shot from the wand tip.
Flames roared toward the Destroyer. Engulfed it.
However, after flames dispersed—the Destroyer unharmed.
It seemed immune to fire.
"Get farther away." Hermione told Coulson and others.
Then Apparated. Appeared beside Thor.
Thor looked at Hermione. Eyes filled with gratitude. "Thank you, Hermione. You saved Jane."
"Save that for later." Hermione interrupted. "We need to deal with this trouble first."
She raised her wand. Aimed at the Destroyer.
"Reducto!"
Three dazzling white lights shot from the wand tip. Hit the Destroyer.
"BANG! BANG! BANG!"
The Destroyer's surface showed extensive fracturing. Many metal fragments fell.
But these damages weren't severe. Moreover, the damaged areas visibly repairing.
Hermione looked at the Destroyer. Eyes flashed with interest.
"Really... such excellent magical materials." She couldn't help sighing.
"If I could get my hands on this, dismantle and study it..."
She waved her wand again.
"Levicorpus!"
Invisible magic instantly bound the Destroyer.
The Destroyer's body suddenly stiffened. Hoisted midair by invisible force. Rising higher.
It struggled forcefully. Momentarily unable to break free.
"Thor, now!" Hermione shouted.
She decided to play control. Let Thor finish it.
No choice—this thing wasn't a life form. She had no one-hit-kill method. Didn't want to slowly grind. Better leave it to Mew-Mew.
Thor seeing this didn't hesitate. Immediately flew skyward.
He raised Mjolnir high. Summoned lightning.
"BOOM—"
In the sky, dark clouds gathered. Thunder rolled.
Lightning bolts shuttled through cloud layers. Like silver serpents.
Hammer spinning like a helicopter—Thor's figure suspended midair.
"WHOOSH—WHOOSH—"
Violent winds howled. Centered on Thor, formed a massive tornado.
The tornado wrapped in lightning. Momentum terrifying.
Town residents fled indoors. Trembling.
They'd never seen such horrifying sights. Felt like doomsday approaching.
"HAAAH!"
Thor roared. He suddenly dove down. Fiercely crashed toward the Destroyer temporarily controlled by Levicorpus.
Hermione watched Thor's moves. Couldn't help twitching her lips.
This scene...
How to put it...
Thor, Mjolnir, thunder, tornado, dive impact...
Isn't this Hammer God Descends + Thunderous Strike + Tornado Destroys Parking Lot + Earth Drop?
This combo—damage aside—entertainment value maxed out.
"BOOM—"
Thor and the Destroyer crashed together. Both smashed toward the ground.
Massive impact made the earth shake.
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