A large number of S.H.I.E.L.D. vehicles arrived in the distance, one after another, to cordon off the entire disaster area. Coulson led several field agents slowly forward, picking their way around broken walls and rusted steel.
On the other side, Jane Foster and her research companions hurried through the ruins, their faces full of concern as they headed straight for Thor.
"Thor! Are you all right?" Jane rushed to his side.
"I'm fine, Jane." Thor took her hand, his gaze gentle, then looked at Coulson. "Agent Coulson, things here have come to an end for now. The Destroyer has been destroyed, and Asgard will compensate you for the damage caused by this incident."
Coulson looked at the heap of smoking scrap, then at Thor, whose bearing had changed entirely after regaining his divine power. He wisely nodded. "We'll handle the cleanup. But we'd like to take a brief statement about what happened today, and about these people."
The Warriors Three and Sif were confused. "What's a statement?"
Jane Foster looked at Thor's somewhat evasive eyes and seemed to understand something. She gazed at him with reluctance to part.
Thor's expression turned serious. "Loki must have another scheme. I have to go back, make sure Asgard is safe, and find a way to wake my father."
He glanced at Jane, the same reluctance in his eyes. "I promise you, I'll come back for you."
Though Jane was reluctant to see him go, she nodded in understanding.
"All right, then. Have a safe trip." Rimuru blinked. "Remember, next time we meet, if you get the chance... um, could you help me temper myself?"
Thor made a solemn promise. "Definitely! I admire your dedication to cultivation. Next time, I'll do everything I can to help you temper your body!"
Looking at Thor's