A person in Marvel, a system worker
Thinking of Strange's pitiful state, Mike decided... to take a break and have a couple more drinks.
What else?
Why rush over for someone who's practically unrelated?
At least Strange survived and received good medical treatment; there are many more people who need help Strange.
Besides, why would Mike need to fawn over the future Doctor Strange?
My thighs, which used to look quite thick, are no longer thick.
Mike has grown into the very core of the team.
They chatted idly with Stark.
A moment later.
Thor walked over.
Seeing Thor's worried expression, Stark was immediately delighted.
He asked, "Did you break up with Jane?"
Stark is still thinking about his bet with Mike.
"Roll!"
Thor kicked the back of the sofa Stark was sitting on, sending Stark and the sofa sliding two or three meters to the side.
Mike's expression was one of surprise as he exclaimed, "So Jinjiang, what happened?!"
This was the first time Mike had seen Thor since the Galactus incident.
Thor is now completely bald; he has no hair, beard, or eyebrows—but he's wearing fake eyebrows.
"I've gone bald, but I've also become stronger."
Thor looked down and said, "And—I'm not bald anymore, look! A little bit of hair has grown out."
Yes, stubble has indeed grown out. Thor is blond, so you can't tell unless you look closely.
It's been five days, and countless people have made fun of his bald look. Thor is used to it.
They even learned to make fun of themselves.
This, too, is a form of growth.
"Then who are you trying to impress with that long face? With your brows furrowed like that, be careful your fake eyebrows don't fall off."
Stark said.
Thor's imposing figure, splitting the hundred-meter -Galactus Avatar in two, captivated countless female netizens. Even his baldness sparked a new online term. "Sexy baldness." In recent days, the number of bald men on the streets has surged, and numerous female netizens have confessed their love, expressing their desire to have Thor's babies.
With internal and external factors intertwined, Thor and Jane returned to their passionate, inseparable relationship.
It's unlikely they'll break up in a short time.
Therefore, Thor's behavior was very unusual.
Thor said, " Loki escaped?"
Stark: "Your fussy, bratty little brother who's always causing trouble to get his parents' attention."
Thor thought about it and immediately realized that Stark had accurately summarized Loki's character in just a few words.
He nodded. "Yes!"
Mike asked, "When did this happen?"
Thor stared at Mike, and said resentfully, "After Father left Asgard, Asgard was affected by some unknown fluctuation, and the prison system was affected..."
Stark curled his lip and said sarcastically, "Heh~ Your prison system is so lax, and are your guards just for show?"
Thor ignored Stark and continued, "Someone helped Loki and released the other prisoners from the jail."
Mike asked, "What did Heimdall say?"
Thor said, " Heimdall didn't suspect anything beforehand. The person who helped Loki escape was either a mole within Asgard who knew how to deal with Heimdall's Eye, or someone more powerful than Heimdall."
"Oh," Mike said, "What about the unrest?"
Thor said, "Father will return to Asgard the next day to take charge. What trouble can those people cause? However, Loki has already confirmed his escape from the Nine Realms."
Stark said, "In the end, only your brother escaped. Asgard didn't suffer any damage, did it?"
Thor said, "My father is furious and has ordered Loki's arrest. If Loki is captured... kill him without mercy."
Stark said, "Looks like your old man is really angry."
How could I not be angry?
Loki's repeated alliances with external enemies constitute a betrayal of all of Asgard. Even if Asgard is ruled by the God-King's family, Odin must give an explanation to all the people of Asgard, or he will lose their support.
So, Thor was actually worried about his brother.
I wonder if Loki saved the world in his past life, because even though he did all sorts of terrible things, Thor still stayed by his side.
Mike asked, "So what do you want to do?"
Thor glanced at Stark, then at Mike, and tentatively asked, " Loki isn't beyond redemption; he's just temporarily lost..."
Mike thought to himself, "I think you guys have spoiled him rotten."
"... Should I go and bring him back?"
Stark and Mike smiled slightly upon hearing this.
Thor had already made up his mind.
He just wanted to find two people to reassure him.
The question is, is Stark the kind of "big brother" figure?
Stark's smile widened, then abruptly straightened, turning serious as he said:
" Thor, I know you care about Loki, but I want to remind you that whatever Loki's motives were, the damage he caused was real, much of it irreversible, like the innocent deaths. You are Loki's brother, and the future king of Asgard. With great power comes great responsibility; Loki is a hurdle you must overcome."
"And have you considered this? Loki has escaped the Nine Realms. Do you know where he's hiding? The universe is so vast... This manhunt will take at least years. Ten or twenty years might not be long for Asgardian, but for Jane, that's the best years of her life. Can you bear to let Jane's youth be tormented by unknown waiting? If you really want to leave, I advise you to be kind and break up with Jane first."
Thor's face darkened further.
Because what Stark said does make a lot of sense.
However, when Mike saw Stark wink at him, Mike knew that all Stark cared about was their bet.
If Thor goes to find Loki like this, then Stark will lose the bet.
Depend on!
Does one have to be so despicable? Besides, it's just a thousand US dollar!
Mike patted Thor on the shoulder heavily and said:
"I must say, Stark has a point."
Stark was taken aback.
The sun rose in the west?
"I've found many historical records for you, both ancient and modern, from China and abroad. Most rulers are solitary figures who have endured countless struggles and trials unimaginable to ordinary people, even killing their own brothers and sisters, their childhood sweethearts, right?"
Thor nodded silently.
Feeling down.
Mike continued:
"My question is, a true king is one who overcomes obstacles and accomplishes what others cannot. But here's the problem: other kings are 'lonely' or 'isolated,' are you going to be 'lonely' and 'isolated' too? And you dare say Asgard is thousands of years more advanced than human civilization? What's the point of being a king like that?!"
"And another question, do you love Jane?"
"Like!"
Thor answered without hesitation.
Surprisingly, it wasn't cheesy at all.
To be honest, Thor's emotional intelligence in matters of Love is indeed a bit low, but for Jane, he truly set aside his pride as Asgardian and a prince—don't think this is simple or ordinary. The trope of Tyrannical CEOs and rich young masters chasing after Cinderella only exists in TV dramas. In the wealthy circles that Mike knows, such things almost never happen.