Last time, Algrim had been forced to flee in disgrace to protect Malekith. Now that Malekith was dead, he no longer had any reservations. Seeing Thor flying toward him with Mjolnir in hand, Algrim did not dodge. Instead, he swung his fist and charged forward to meet him head-on!
Enhanced by the Stone of Curses, Algrim's reaction speed was actually even faster than Thor's. His thick arm swept past Mjolnir and slammed heavily into Thor's face!
Thor's forward-flying body was instantly sent hurtling backward. He crashed heavily to the ground, and Mjolnir flew from his grasp, landing off to the side.
Fortunately, Thor's divine physique was incomparably robust. Even after taking Algrim's punch, he was only somewhat dazed. Shaking his head, he quickly climbed back to his feet. Had it been anyone else, Algrim's punch would have blown their head apart, killing them on the spot!
Thor staggered to his feet, and the moment he regained his balance, Algrim appeared before him once more.
Before Thor could recall Mjolnir, he clenched his fist and threw a vicious punch at Algrim's head!
But Algrim easily raised a hand to block the blow, then followed with a headbutt that sent Thor stumbling backward several steps.
Before he could counterattack again, Algrim pressed forward. His thick arm swung down, and another brutal punch completely threw Thor off balance.
Seizing the chance, Algrim swung his arm forward with tremendous force, knocking the unbalanced Thor clean off the ground and sending him flying thirty or forty meters before he smashed heavily into the earth.
Algrim's strike had been far too powerful. Even after hitting the ground, Thor's body continued rolling and sliding backward from inertia, plowing a long furrow through the black ground!
After sending Thor flying, Algrim immediately strode after him, intending to finish