You weren't mistaken. There was only a Hammer Handle, not a complete Thor's Hammer. The clearance reward for this Secret Realm was only Thor's Hammer Handle.
The reason was that when Thor died, Thor's Hammer had been shattered. Next, Andrew had to take the Hammer Handle and collect Thor's Hammer Shards, eventually restoring Thor's Hammer.
That was the Script's setup, and it counted as a main storyline. It couldn't be helped. Even if it was a dreamlike Script, it still had to make sense. If the protagonist got a complete Thor's Hammer in the first Secret Realm, what the hell would be left for the rest of the story?
With a complete Thor's Hammer in hand, the protagonist could sweep the world clean in three days. The entire story would have no foundation to exist, so the protagonist's Golden Finger couldn't be too overpowered.
Besides, although the clearance reward was Thor's Hammer Handle, if Thor's Hammer didn't acknowledge the one who cleared the level, they wouldn't be able to take the handle away.
Of course, that setting meant nothing to Andrew, because Thor's Hammer would definitely acknowledge him. He was the Savior. If Thor's Hammer didn't acknowledge him, who would it acknowledge?
"My poor Mjolnir, you followed the wrong master from the very beginning."
Andrew shook his head and gripped the Hammer Handle. The handle suddenly trembled, acknowledging Andrew.
At that moment, the Secret Realm suddenly shook. Andrew burst into laughter. This was Thor's lingering will getting angry. Mjolnir, at least have some restraint. Why had it recognized a new master so quickly?
"Thor, simps never end well."
Andrew put away Thor's Hammer Handle. For now, this weapon was his strongest trump card. Later, he would gradually collect Thor's Hammer Shards and restore Thor's Hammer.
Next, Andrew began taking over