Loki, Thor

"Andrew, cover me," Electro shouted to Andrew, who was ascending beside him.

Electro clapped his hands together, and a massive surge of electrical energy erupted, his entire body crackling with intense light.

"Oh? Interesting."

Loki, controlling the Destroyer, couldn't help but show a hint of interest upon witnessing this.

"This guy… he seems like a good general for conquering Midgard," Loki mused, growing more satisfied as he watched Electro, who was radiating lightning and exuding an awe-inspiring presence.

"Then let's see if you can entertain me."

The Destroyer clenched its fist and lunged towards Electro. If this punch landed, it would likely shatter Electro's bones on the spot.

"Hngh!"

Veins bulged on Andrew's temples as he let out a roar. Pressing his left palm against his right arm, he aimed his right palm at the Destroyer's arm, releasing an invisible psychic shockwave.

The Destroyer's punch missed Electro in the sky, striking only the air beside him.

Andrew, panting, flew to the side and watched Electro unleash his ultimate move.

Electro gathered all his electrical energy, clenching his fists. Energy rapidly accumulated in his palms. Currents flickered, forming a bright arc of electricity that circled his hands, emitting a dazzling, mesmerizing light.

The electrical energy within him grew stronger, as if a powerful bolt of lightning was coalescing around him. His muscles tensed, and his entire body became a web of interwoven electricity, emitting a humming vibration.

When Electro felt the energy reach its peak, he dramatically widened his movements, the arcs of electricity roaring hotly in the air. He quickly extended his hands and pushed forward with immense force.

Instantly, a colossal beam of electrical energy erupted from his palms, glowing with a blinding blue light. This beam, imbued with endless electrical power, shot forward like a bolt of lightning.

The beam sliced through the air, accompanied by the crackling sound of electricity. It displayed brilliant arcs of light, carrying destructive power. Once it struck its target, the electrical energy would penetrate all resistance, unleashing a terrifying electrical shockwave.

Electro's ultimate technique unleashed a powerful beam of electrical energy that roared forward. Just as the beam was about to strike the Destroyer, Loki reacted swiftly. He quickly controlled his power, causing the Destroyer to deploy a mysterious energy barrier. The barrier formed a solid shield, intercepting Electro's attack. The arcs of electricity struck the energy barrier with a piercing crackle but failed to penetrate.

A cold glint flashed in Loki's eyes. He withstood the electrical onslaught unflinchingly. Although the energy barrier began to waver slightly, he stabilized himself, preventing it from collapsing.

At the same time, Loki felt the immense power of Electro's attack, and he was shaken by its force. To think that a mortal could unleash such an attack. It could even rival his own brother.

However, as a god, Loki's heart remained filled with arrogance and disdain. The power of the gods would and absolutely must surpass mortals. No matter how powerful the mortal before him was, it was not enough to shake his confidence.

Under Electro's ultimate assault, a hint of contempt gradually surfaced in Loki's eyes as he defended.

Loki's heart was filled with a desire for victory; he yearned to make Electro submit to his authority.

Although Electro's attack inflicted some damage on the Destroyer, Loki did not panic or fear it. Instead, he faced the threat with an arrogant demeanor, believing himself to be invincible. As a god, he possessed abilities beyond mortals and unparalleled power.

"Hahahaha, so this is your 'Flash Fountain'," Loki's unrestrained voice boomed from within the Destroyer.

Loki's focus shifted to how he could make Electro witness his own might. A desire arose within him to display his dominance and majesty through his invincible posture. He resolved to use his wit and strategy to defeat Electro and make him kneel at his feet.

"Now, kneel and surrender to me, and I will grant you a position," Loki declared, chest puffed out, a hint of mockery in his gaze.

"You talk too much, Loki!!!" The Warriors Three charged towards the Destroyer once more.

"You guys are so annoying!" Loki said, looking with feigned annoyance at the boisterous Warriors Three on the other side. If they weren't part of Asgard, he would have sent them to Surtur long ago.

"Get lost!" Loki roared.

The Destroyer launched an overwhelming assault on the Warriors Three.

With a punch, a swing, energy poured forth.

Ignoring the Warriors Three he had just sent flying, Loki's attention turned to Electro, who was being carried away by Andrew.

"Trying to leave?" Loki's lips curled into a smile. After dealing with the Warriors Three, Loki would have all the time in the world to play with him.

Loki suddenly froze, then let out a cold laugh.

"I was having too much fun, I almost forgot about my dearest brother."

Thor gripped Mjolnir tightly, feeling the cold touch of the handle. His gaze was firm and focused, his eyes shining with unwavering conviction. He took a deep breath, straightened his body, his heart filled with the power of self-realization.

He recalled the scenes from that book of Thor stories, the trials and emotions he had experienced. The moments that challenged his beliefs and shaped his courage and wisdom.

He remembered how young and impulsive he once was, but also how he had grown because of it. He realized that those difficulties and setbacks were crucial elements in shaping him into who he was today.

He remembered those he had protected and the things he had cherished, how they had given him strength and inspired his determination to fight for them. He understood that he was not just a god with extraordinary power, but also a guardian who fought to protect his people and defend his home.

But!

"Why is it still not enough!"

Thor weakly released his grip on Mjolnir, looking dejectedly at his trembling hands before stumbling to the ground.

"Because you haven't truly experienced those feelings," a mature male voice said beside Thor's ear.

"Who!"

Thor sprang to his feet, assuming an offensive stance, then looked at the newcomer in surprise.

"It's you," Thor's voice deepened.

Nathan Hawke clapped his hands and pointed to his ears. "You really didn't notice them getting closer?"

"I hear it, it's… it's the sound of the Destroyer approaching," Thor shouted before Nathan Hawke could finish speaking, then looked at Nathan Hawke in a panic. "You need to leave quickly, if the Destroyer is indeed controlled by Loki, as Sif said."

"You say, if we are a part that sacrificed ourselves for your trial, a part for you to feel 'love'. Would you be willing?" Nathan Hawke's persuasive words flowed effortlessly.

But it was precisely these words that threw Thor, who firmly believed his father was the strongest in the Nine Realms, into confusion.

"You know, if your arrival and trials were a story, would Jane Foster be the heroine?" Nathan Hawke continued.

Thor's mind flashed with memories of his time with Jane Foster. He did, indeed, have feelings for that girl.

Having her as my girlfriend wouldn't be so bad either.

"Ah! What am I even thinking!" Thor descended into a state of confusion, unsure of what to do.

"Just be yourself. Do what you would do for your kingdom, for your family, for the one you love." Nathan Hawke patted Thor's shoulder and left.

Nathan Hawke had decided to use the simplest words to make the other man understand.

"Yes, yes, yes." Thor's eyes gradually brightened.

"Even without my divine power, when something like this happens, I have to stand up. I will."

"Fight!"

"Hahahaha! Hahahaha! Hahahaha!"

Loki, controlling the Destroyer, looked down at his short brother standing before him. The cells within him controlled his lips into a pleased smile.

"My dear brother, without your divine power, are you sure you want to stop me?"

Thor looked up at Loki sternly and shouted, "Brother, let's go back. I don't want to fight you."

"Only the strong have the right to speak, and you, in your current state, do not." Loki grinned, controlling the Destroyer to stomp down forcefully on the ground.

Instantly, the ground cracked, and debris flew everywhere.

"My dear brother, can you still perform this simplest of actions?" Loki rested a hand on his chin, looking at Thor with great amusement.

"If you want to fight, I will accompany you." A fighting spirit appeared in Thor's eyes.

Seeing the fighting spirit in Thor's eyes, Loki spread his arms wide and laughed, "Then let me test the strength of Thor, the God of Thunder."

"Hahahahahaha!"

The Destroyer's palm began to gather energy, while in Asgard, Loki sat on the throne, shaking his head and tapping his fingers and leg.

"Hurry up and run, don't get blown up, my most, most, most beloved 'brother'."

Rumble, rumble.

Energy blasts rained down on Thor.

Watching Thor scramble and dodge his attacks, Loki's grin widened.

"Hehehehe."

"Hehehehe."

"Thor, over here." Sif immediately grabbed the disheveled Thor and began to run. "Thor, you shouldn't have come. You can't handle the Destroyer right now."

Thor shook his head and shouted, "No, Sif, I'm not here because of my strength. I'm here because I want to fight."

"Fight! Are you crazy! This is suicide!" Sif couldn't understand why Thor, without his powers, would equate suicide with fighting.

"Still here, lovey-dovey? Hmph." Loki saw this and sniffed, controlling the Destroyer to unleash even greater power.

"This is bad, we've been locked onto by the Destroyer." A dangerous aura targeted them, causing Sif's expression to change drastically.

Bang!

An energy cannon exploded directly in front of Sif.

"Sif!"

Thor, shoved away by Sif, shouted while being blasted away by another energy blast.

"Ptooey! Ptooey! Ptooey!" Dazed, Thor spat out the sand in his mouth.

"Thor!"

An SUV screeched to a halt beside him. Jane Foster immediately pulled Thor up, ready to leave.

"Jane!" Hearing Jane's voice made Thor's scalp tingle. Sif had the body of a god, but Jane was just a normal human. One blast, just one blast!

"Hahahaha, it seems my brother is quite popular with the ladies!" Loki's evil smile appeared, and he stomped his right foot forcefully on the palace floor.

The energy gathered in the Destroyer's hand became increasingly deadly!