"Loki, your evil deeds will ultimately be punished." Thor's voice was filled with resolve and fury. "Surrender quietly and come back to Asgard with me."
Loki stared at Thor, his eyes revealing a trace of disdain and mockery. "Thor, you will never understand my ideals or goals. Your justice is nothing but an illusion, while I will become the ruler."
"Your rule will bring nothing but chaos and destruction. I will stop you." Thor responded coldly, gripping Mjolnir as he prepared to launch his final strike.
Loki sneered and suddenly broke free from the wall. He moved swiftly, trying to evade Thor's attacks. His body was as agile as a cheetah, each dodge perfectly timed, causing Thor's attacks to miss.
Thor remained unhurried as he pursued Loki's figure. As Mjolnir swung, it unleashed lightning-like power. His attacks were as fierce as a wild beast and immensely destructive, yet Loki's nimble footwork always allowed him to avoid the fatal blows at the last possible moment.
Loki calmly analyzed Thor's moves, trying to find a way to counter him. His eyes gleamed with cunning and intelligence. He knew he could not contend with Thor's strength head-on and had to rely on strategy and skill to win.
Suddenly, Loki rapidly cast a chain of shifting spells, confusing Thor's vision. His figure would sometimes feint a step, sometimes dodge Thor's attacks, as though he had become a phantom.
Though Thor was powerful, Loki's magic gave him a headache. His attacks sometimes struck empty air and sometimes merely grazed Loki's sleeve. Loki's magic made him impossibly elusive, leaving Thor with no way to begin.
Seizing the moment, Loki rushed at Thor and slammed a fist into his chest. Thor was sent flying by the blow, crashing into a distant wall and shaking the entire hall.
Loki gave Thor no chance to catch his breath. He quickly pursued him, unleashing a barrage of rapid attacks. His fists and kicks rained down on Thor like a violent storm.
"Your attacks are nothing but a scratch."
The Power of Lightning erupted from Thor's body. He broke free from his slump and answered Loki's assault.
An imposing force carrying the might of thunder erupted, slowing Loki's movements for a single second. And in that second—
Thor's fist, carrying the Power of Lightning, smashed brutally into Loki's body. Loki was instantly blasted away, his body slamming into the wall and leaving behind a huge crater.
Both of them were in miserable condition, yet their eyes were filled with determination and fighting spirit. They prepared for their final showdown. Only one person could remain on this battlefield.
Thor struggled to his feet. His body was covered in wounds, but his eyes still shone with unyielding will. He stared at Loki, who lay on the ground, his heart filled with complicated emotions.
"Loki, we were once brothers who could do anything, experiencing countless adventures and battles together. But why did you choose this wrong path and betray your family and kin?" Thor's voice carried sorrow and confusion.
Loki slowly rose to his feet, his expression cold and mocking. He recalled the past, remembering his rivalry and struggles with Thor.
"Thor, you have always been blinded by your own justice and power. You never understood that strength is what a true king seeks. To me, the throne means endless power and rule. I only want my enemies to submit. I long to see them kneel and beg for mercy."
As Thor listened to Loki's words, a flash of sorrow and disappointment crossed his eyes. He deeply understood the divide between them. Their views of the throne were completely different.
"Loki, you have always craved war and conquest, but you fail to realize that war brings only pain and destruction. I, too, once became someone who knew only the thrill of battle, but now I have learned the importance of peace and justice. I do not want to conquer my enemies. I only want to protect the people and bring them hope and safety."
Loki sneered, his gaze full of contempt and mockery. He did not agree with Thor's beliefs in the slightest, seeing them as weakness and foolishness.
"Thor, your stupidity and cowardice disappoint me. You are merely a naive warrior, without true insight or the vision of a ruler. I will show you my strength and make you understand who the true king is."
Despite Loki's mockery, Thor did not lose his concern for his brother. He hoped Loki could lay down his blade and return to the right path. He was willing to plead with his father for Loki, seeking forgiveness and a chance for him to return to the family.
"Loki, I know you have lost yourself. But I still believe that deep within you, there is a trace of conscience and kindness. I hope you can repent and let go of all this. I will plead with Father and fight for a chance for you to start over."
Loki looked at Thor coldly. He did not believe Thor's words. In his heart, only power and rule had meaning.
"Thor, your fantasies will only lead to your defeat. Your tenderness and mercy will only make you my sacrifice. I do not need your pity. I only need your submission."
The two faced each other, battle intent filling the air around them. Their views on war, their pursuit of the throne, and their attitudes toward one another stood in stark opposition. At this moment of life-and-death combat, the two brothers would decide who would claim victory and who would fall into the abyss.
Boom!
Just as the two stood opposed and their auras grew sharper, a dazzling burst of light erupted from the rooftop of Vanko Tech Building.
"Loki." Thor's aura began to fade.
"Ha." Loki finally could not hold on any longer. His legs gave out, and he collapsed to the ground.
The portal above Vanko Tech Building had vanished, which meant Loki's plan had been stopped. Thor immediately rushed to Loki's side and helped his brother up.
"Loki, are you all right?" Thor asked with concern.
Loki forced a smile, his eyes revealing a trace of helplessness and exhaustion.
"Thor, you always save me. Even though I once betrayed you, you are still willing to lend me a hand. I am grateful for your concern, but our paths have become completely different. I cannot change my goals and beliefs. I will continue to pursue power and rule."
Thor nodded silently. He knew full well that he could not change Loki's resolve. Yet he still hoped Loki could find a better path and no longer sink into darkness.
"Loki, although our choices are different, I hope you can find your true purpose. If one day you need help, I will always be by your side. Now, our battle is over."
Loki silently looked at Thor, complicated emotions flickering in his eyes.
"Thor, perhaps we are destined to become each other's opponents, but I still see you as my brother. Thank you for your tolerance and understanding. May our paths never cross again, yet may our brotherhood endure forever."
Smack! Thor slapped him with one huge hand, nearly knocking Loki, who had just stood up, back down again.
"Bastard, take it easy." Loki gritted his teeth in pain.
Thor's dust-covered face broke into a hearty smile. "You should obediently come back with me and explain everything to Father. You need to honestly tell him about getting mixed up with the Chitauri, and whether you have met Thanos."
Loki gave a bitter smile and shook his head. He knew he could no longer avoid the questioning of Thor and his father, Odin.
The great battle was over.
Knowing that this entire mess had been caused by his younger brother, Thor did not dare meet the Avengers. Instead, he came to Nathan Hawke.
"Wow. You all look a little dirty." Nathan Hawke mischievously raised an eyebrow.
"Nathan, I need your help," Thor said somewhat sheepishly.
Nathan Hawke raised both hands, then pressed them downward. "I get it, I get it. You want me to clean up your mess, right?"
Thor replied with a silly grin, "Hehe, hehe."
"All right, but every time you come here, you find something for me to do." Nathan Hawke looked at him with feigned annoyance.
"All right, all right. Then next time I come to see you, I'll bring you a bottle of Asgardian wine. Is that good enough?" Thor put his hands on his hips and puffed out his cheeks.
"All right. What can I say? We're friends." Nathan Hawke said this while looking at Loki, who was being obediently tied up nearby, and nodded at him.
Loki nodded back.
At that moment, Thor suddenly remembered something. "Oh, right. One of the Infinity Stones is on the rooftop of Vanko Tech. I hope you can help retrieve it and keep it under your control. It is an extremely powerful thing."
Loki's expression suddenly changed. He had left his Mind Scepter on the battlefield.
But in that instant, Loki no longer cared. Give it to whoever. He was leaving anyway.
Nathan Hawke knew at a glance that the Mind Scepter had definitely been lost by these two, but Wesker had already gotten his hands on the Space Stone and was currently on his way back to Umbrella Corporation.
"Fine. I'll send someone to retrieve it immediately," Nathan Hawke replied.
The Bifrost took Thor and Loki away, and Nathan Hawke began preparing to deal with his own affairs.
Resource allocation after the battle, rebuilding the city, media coverage, and new partners—he needed to devote more time and energy to handling what came next.
Nathan Hawke gathered Wesker and John Walker, the two members leading the alien technology salvage team, and formulated a resource allocation plan. They needed to assess the alien technology they had collected, determine its uses and potential power, then assign it to the appropriate departments for research and development.
At the same time, Nathan Hawke also summoned Ryoma Sengoku and Dr. Keitz, who led the research team studying Chitauri technology. They would focus on studying and understanding Chitauri technology, then applying it to Umbrella Corporation's missions and projects. Their research results would provide Umbrella Corporation with greater strategic advantages and technical support.
In addition, Nathan also had to handle the media attention and coverage surrounding the superheroes. He understood that the media's reporting and interpretation of the battle would have an important impact on the public's perception.
"There's going to be a lot to do next."
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