~ "Mjolnir? Thor?"
Unfortunately, Hao Shuai had overestimated Coulson. From his expression, it was clear he hadn't studied Norse mythology.
"Sir! Mjolnir is Thor's weapon in Norse mythology," an agent hurriedly stood and explained in a low voice.
"Norse mythology?" Coulson first gave the sharp-eyed agent an approving glance, then asked, "Are you saying Thor isn't just a legend, but actually exists?"
"Of course!" Hao Shuai replied with certainty.
"Then where are they now?" Coulson asked impatiently.
"Why don't you have your director, Nick Fury, ask me directly? That'll save you from having to relay everything." Hao Shuai didn't answer Coulson's question right away. Instead, he glanced at Coulson's right ear.
That was where Coulson wore his earpiece.
"Director Nick Fury?"*N
Hearing such a sensational nickname, and picturing their director's smooth, dark scalp, the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents present could barely keep from laughing.
But their formidable self-control kept them from giving in to their amusement. After all, they knew their director was watching through the surveillance cameras.
If they couldn't hold back and laughed out loud, who knew whether they'd be sent to Africa to dig sand after returning, all because they'd entered headquarters left foot first?
"Ring, ring~~"
Sure enough, Coulson's phone rang the next second.
Once Coulson answered, the voice of Nick Fury came through. "Mr. Hao Shuai, could you tell me more about this Norse mythology?"
"Thor is the son of Odin, the King of the Gods. More than a thousand years ago, the Asgardian race visited Earth and helped the people of Norway defeat an invasion by the Frost Giants. Ever since then, they've considered themselves Earth's protectors~~"
Hao Shuai calmly explained the history between Asgard and Earth.
His words left everyone, including Nick Fury, stunned and silent.
"Then why haven't we heard anything about them all