Chen Mo and Tony squeezed in front of the holographic projection, each holding a handful of popcorn, munching away intently.
The documents on the table were ignored, and the food, which had gone cold, was completely forgotten.
At this moment, everyone's attention was focused on the dilapidated Ford car.
In the scene, the dilapidated Ford has already driven out of Brooklyn. Thor is huddled in the passenger seat, his tall body almost filling the entire seat, but his eyes are always fixed on Erin beside him.
Erin kept talking while driving.
"Well, Son of Odin, it's a pleasure to meet you, though the situation is a bit delicate."
She glanced at the rearview mirror to make sure no police cars were following, then slowed down slightly.
"I usually cover street crime, gang deals, and those cases that nobody wants to touch. If you see any of these things happening on the street, you can contact me. Of course, you'll get paid."
Thor frowned.
Why are you doing all this?
"Why what?"
"Those people have weapons, and they will obviously hurt you."
Thor said seriously, "With your strength, you are no match for them. If they had fired at you just now, you would probably be dead."
Erin was silent for two seconds, then suddenly laughed.
"Do you even need to tell me? Of course I know, who won't die from being shot?"
"Knowing you were going to die, you still dared to come back to save me?"
"Come on, you big oaf, everyone dies eventually. The important thing is what a person does before they die."
Erin gripped the steering wheel, glancing at Thor beside her. "This city is rife with all sorts of crimes and shady dealings every day. If we do nothing, they'll only go further, constantly squeezing out the space for normal people to live and work."
Thor looked at her, his expression gradually becoming serious.
Do you think you can change this city?
"I have no idea."
Erin answered decisively.
"Maybe one report won't change anything, and maybe I'll be fired from the newspaper tomorrow. But if someone sees it, things might be different."
As she said this, she glanced at Thor again.
"What, Son of Odin, haven't you met a reporter before?"
Thor did not answer.
In the past, he had hardly ever seen a reporter, let alone an ordinary person.
In Asgard, courage belongs to the warriors who wield weapons. Only those who dare to charge into enemy lines and fight amidst blood and thunder deserve his respect.
Humans are too fragile.
They will grow old, they will get sick, and they may even be killed by a tiny bullet.
But now, he suddenly realized that it is precisely because mortals are so fragile that they need even more courage when they are willing to face danger.
Even though Erin knew she might be shot, she still drove over to save a stranger.
And what about him?
He dared to venture into the realm of the Frost Giants because he possessed divine power, had Mjolnir, and had Asgard as his strong backing.
He never considered whether he would dare to stand before the enemy after all these things disappeared.
Just minutes before, he was feeling ashamed for dodging bullets from ordinary people.
Looking back now, what truly shames him is not the loss of power, but that he has only begun to confront these issues today.
Thor looked down at his hands, which were covered in wounds.
His father banished him, perhaps not to humiliate him.
What his father wanted him to understand was never how to lift Mjolnir again, but how a strong person should view those weaker than himself.
Thinking of this, Thor slowly exhaled.
" Erin."
"Um?"
"Thank you."
Erin smiled faintly, then turned to look at Thor with a very strange expression. "Weren't you just acting like everyone owed you a throne?"
Thor's face stiffened.
"I just... suddenly realized something."
"Okay."
Erin shrugged. "At least you don't look so much like a psychopath now."
Thor: "..."
The top floor of the building.
Tony stopped stuffing popcorn into his mouth.
"Wait, didn't he just say thank you? And he didn't emphasize his identity Son of Odin."
Chen Mo stroked his chin, saying with great satisfaction, "Yes, the silly child has finally learned to speak like a human."
It's only been a few days?
Odin threw his son onto Earth, presumably prepared for a long period of transformation. But after their chaotic actions, Thor's brain was actually salvaged.
Life truly is the best teacher.
Especially life when you don't have money.
Just then, Pepper Potts walked over with a cup of coffee. She stared at the screen for a while, then turned to look at Chen Mo and Tony, her eyes gradually becoming suspicious.
"So, you didn't just throw Thor into Brooklyn to embarrass him?"
Tony paused slightly.
Chen Mo also stopped chewing popcorn.
Pepper Potts pointed at Thor in the picture and tentatively asked, "Was all of this a trial you planned in advance? To let him learn courage through life and ultimately undergo a transformation?"
The air was silent for two seconds.
Chen Mo and Tony exchanged a glance, and at the same time saw the answer in each other's faces.
They both nodded.
"That's right."
"Certainly."
Tony put down the popcorn, crossed his arms in front of his chest, and his expression immediately became serious.
" Pepper, you finally figured it out."
Chen Mo nodded in agreement, his tone deep. " Thor's biggest problem is that he's too powerful and too idle. Only by taking away his power will his brain start to function. Odin is quite wise in this regard."
"Of course we can just give him the money."
Tony picked up the conversation, saying seriously, "But money will only keep him obsessed with his princely status, preventing him from understanding the lives of ordinary people."
Chen Mo sighed.
"We've endured so many misunderstandings in our efforts to educate this big, simple-minded guy."
Tony sighed as well.
"However, I am willing to accept such misunderstandings; it is the responsibility of educators."
Pepper Potts glanced at Chen Mo, then at Tony.
She almost believed it.
What profound experience? They're just wicked people.
"Where's that female reporter?" Pepper Potts asked.
Tony smiled slightly, "A guide in my destiny."
Chen Mo nodded and added, "Yes, just passing by."
Tony's smile froze instantly.
He turned and glared at Chen Mo.
Didn't we agree to share the credit?
Why did you confess yourself?
Pepper Potts took a deep breath and slammed the plate down on the table.
Finish your meal within ten minutes.
After saying that, she turned and left.
Tony watched her retreating figure and asked softly, "Is she angry?"
"Be confident, Tony."
Chen Mo grabbed a slice of pizza. "You can totally remove the 'yes' or 'no' part."
The living room quickly became lively again.
Chen Mo ate his pizza, settling comfortably into the sofa. Tony was still grumbling about the earlier breakdown in their understanding, while Pepper Potts warned them from a distance not to spill food on the carpet.
at the same time.
Far away in the Himalayas, a fierce wind swept across the mountain peaks, carrying blizzards.
The Ancient One stood alone on the edge of the cliff, his beard swaying in the wind and snow. He did not raise a magical barrier, but simply raised his head and stared straight into the distant void.
The void appeared calm, but a black crack, imperceptible to the naked eye, was slowly opening.
The Ancient One remained silent for a long time, his expression gradually becoming serious.
"It's finally here..."