At this moment, in New Mexico, at the house Professor Erik had rented.
Thor walked out of the room looking utterly despondent, his face full of grief.
Seeing Thor like this, Jane asked with concern:
"Thor, what's wrong? Didn't those S.H.I.E.L.D. people promise to help you? Why do you still look so down?"
Thor shook his head, his voice carrying a trace of loneliness.
"It's no use. My brother Loki came to see me last night and told me our father has passed away."
"To make peace with Jotunheim, Loki had no choice but to exile me forever. Even if I regain my strength, I can never return to Asgard."
Jane and Erik were instantly shocked, blurting out in unison:
"How could this happen?"
Just then, there came several loud knocks.
Four people in bizarre armor, looking like they were doing cosplay, suddenly pressed themselves against the window.
They excitedly waved at Thor—Warriors Three and Lady Sif.
After Thor reunited with the four Asgardians and exchanged a few words with them, he finally learned of Loki's conspiracy.
Outside the town, accompanied by a tremendous roar, the Destroyer descended upon the world through the Bifrost.
Its target was clear. It charged straight toward Thor's location with overwhelming menace.
The four Asgardians exchanged glances and immediately stepped forward to fight, trying to stop the Destroyer's advance.
Thor's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly said to Jane:
"Jane, leave first. Loki must be coming for me!"
Jane asked anxiously:
"What about you?"
Thor's gaze was firm as he answered without hesitation:
"I can't leave. Otherwise, wherever I go, the Destroyer will follow me. That would only bring harm to others."
Jane looked resolute.
"If you're not leaving, then neither am I... huh?"
Just as the two were about to begin the classic back-and-forth