A few days later, Thor emerged from the cabin, clutching his aching back that felt like it was about to break.
He took a deep breath of the cool morning air of the Knowhere and felt his whole being come back to life.
In the past few days, he has truly experienced the combat power of the psionic assassins.
He discussed both imported and exported seafood, and he talked about it at length, until the sun and moon seemed to dim.
As a result, he, a powerful being of the Multiverse Level, was almost completely drained.
If word gets out, what will become of Thor's reputation?
"What a vixen."
Thor muttered something under his breath, glanced back at Betsy was still fast asleep, and couldn't help but smile wryly.
He finally understood why Betsy always seemed so aloof and distant; she was saving all her passion for the most important things.
Shaking his head, Thor decided to go for a walk and take a look around his territory.
Since Magneto sent over three million Mutants from Genosha, Frost City has undergone a massive expansion.
The city is now divided into four large districts—east, west, south, and north—centered around the log cabin that Thor originally built, and it is well-organized.
The East District is a residential area, with rows of buildings of different styles rising up, ranging from modern apartments to retro manor houses, catering to the preferences of different residents.
Thor even saw several dormitories that were clearly in the style of Xavier Institute; it was obvious that they were the work of those girls.
The West End is an entertainment and commercial district, with huge shopping malls, a wide variety of shops, and various restaurants and entertainment venues, where neon lights flash even during the day.
Thor immediately spotted the giant holographic projection floating above the central square, which featured Alison Blair, the Dazzler of the concert. She radiated star power and exuded superstar charisma on the poster.
Thor nodded to himself; this girl was indeed quite capable.
The South District is the noisiest; you can hear deafening shouts and the roar of colliding energy from a great distance.
That's the fighting arena area, a place specifically for these energetic guys from the Knowhere to unleash their desires.
After all, this place doesn't house virtuous men and women; most of them are time criminals from their respective worlds, brought in by the Time Variance Authority, along with a group of restless Mutants.
Giving them a place to fight is better than letting them cause trouble in the city.
Finally, Thor arrived in the North District.
This is the planned eco-park in Frost City, and it is also the area with the slowest construction progress.
According to the plan, there will be a marine park simulating various ecological environments, Jurassic Park, an ice sculpture park, and a botanical garden encompassing all kinds of exotic flowers and plants from the universe.
The other gardens are all completed, but the botanical garden is only beginning to take shape.
Thor stepped inside.
At the heart of the botanical garden, a massive tree radiating a soft glow has been planted. It is World Tree transplanted from Asgard and serves as the energy core of the entire ecological garden.
Right under that tree, a familiar figure stood quietly.
His bright red robe stood out conspicuously against the somewhat messy construction site.
Her long brown hair swayed slightly in the wind, and even from behind, Thor immediately recognized her.
He was a little puzzled; what was Wanda doing here?
He walked over quietly, stood beside her, and followed her gaze to the World Tree plant.
Wanda, what are you doing here?
Wanda, dressed in red, turned around at the sound of his voice. Her beautiful green eyes stared at him silently for several seconds without giving an immediate reply.
After a long silence, she finally spoke, her voice trembling slightly. " Thor, I really liked the surprise you gave me."
Her gaze returned to Thor, a hint of reproach in her voice, "I kept trying to find you, but they all said you were busy and had gone to another universe."
Thor then remembered.
Surprise... Oh, right, he took some time to go back to the Prime Universe and casually resurrected Wanda's parents.
For him, saving two people from the brink of death was easier than drinking water.
Incidentally, he also managed to get Tony Stark's parents back, which was a favor he did for Iron Man.
I didn't expect this girl to still remember it.
"You..." Suo Ru was about to say something, such as a polite remark like "It was nothing, nothing to mention."
But Wanda interrupted him once again.
Wanda's red eyes seemed to be burning with a fire, filled with complex and intense emotions.
She stretched out a hand, and on her fair fingertips, strands of crimson Chaos Magic light coiled and leaped as if alive.
Her hand, gently and tentatively, reached out to touch Thor's face.
" Thor," her voice was soft, yet unusually firm, "I know about your relationship with Emma Frost, Betsy, and Madelyne. I don't ask for... I don't ask for you to love only me."
Her fingers brushed across Thor's cheek, bringing a cool touch and the slightly numbing energy fluctuations characteristic of Chaos Magic.
Can you guarantee that I'll always have a place in your heart?
Thor was stunned when he heard this.
Good heavens!
He's a really good guy!
As expected of Wanda Maximoff! Host of Chaos Magic, future Scarlet Witch, and the ultimate yandere!
This way of speaking, this humble yet domineering attitude, is truly worthy of torture and interrogation!
Seeing the hopeful yet uneasy look in the girl's eyes, Thor's initial sarcasm vanished instantly.
He knew that the girl in front of him was carrying far too much on her shoulders.
He composed himself, looked intently into her eyes, and said, " Wanda, now that I've chosen you, I will definitely make room for you in my heart."
To make his point more convincing, he gave an example. "You know, there was this Madame Hydra who tried to seduce me before. She was quite attractive, but I didn't agree."
Wanda did not speak immediately.
She simply looked at Thor, the Chaos Magic light at her fingertips flickering slightly.
Thor knew that she was perceiving the truthfulness of his words in her own way; the Chaos Magic pointed directly to the source, and lies had nowhere to hide before it.
He also knew that a powerful man like him would inevitably have many women around him.
Having assumed the Sorcerer Supreme at Kamar-Taj and gone through so much, Wanda surely understands this principle.
What she wanted was not an Void "uniqueness," but a definite "position," a sense of security that wouldn't be easily abandoned.
A moment later, the light at Wanda's fingertips dimmed.
She sensed it with her Chaos Magic: every word Thor was saying was true.
She breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as Thor isn't like her unfortunate Pietro, who can't resist any beautiful woman and will accept any offer, then everything will be fine.
Seeing that her expression had softened, Thor reached out and took her hand, which was still resting on his cheek.
Her hands were a little cool, but very soft.
Wanda did not resist and let him hold her.
"Is there anything else you're worried about, Wanda?" Thor asked softly.
Wanda shook her head, a hint of lingering fear and confusion in her eyes. "No. It's just... during this time, I've seen many versions of myself from parallel universes."
Her voice lowered, "Some, for the sake of a fictional child, were bewitched by the Darkhold and went mad; some, for the sake of a lost lover, lived in a daze, even imprisoning an entire town; and some even destroyed the entire earth... I don't want to be like them."
Thor just watched her quietly.
He knew Wanda's past better than anyone else: her parents died in Stark Industries bombs during her childhood, and she and her brother depended on each other for survival from a young age.
Growing up amidst hatred, people who suffer from extreme love deprivation in childhood often become more paranoid as adults, with their emotional cravings reaching a terrifying level.
They will desperately grasp at any bit of warmth and try to possess it.
Once lost, it could lead to utter collapse.
Wanda's strong desire for children likely stems from a desire to rediscover the love and being loved that she lacked in her own childhood.
Thor looked down at the girl who was a head shorter than him, and a feeling of pity welled up in his heart.
He spoke, his tone turning serious. " Wanda, there's something I need to make clear to you. At my level of existence, wanting a child... might be quite difficult."
He's not making this up.
The higher the level of life, the more complete the laws, and the more difficult it is to produce offspring.
Because their bloodline itself contains terrifying energy and laws, the difficulty of nurturing a life capable of withstanding all of this increases exponentially.
He thought Wanda would be disappointed and saddened to hear the news.
Unexpectedly, Wanda simply raised her head, her eyes flashing with a tenacity and determination that even Thor found startling.
She said directly, "Then let's work harder."
"..."
Thor crashed again.
What the heck? So much effort? Is this... is this what he meant?
He asked tentatively, "Now?"
Wanda looked at him and nodded solemnly.
Thor was completely speechless.
What else could he say?
He could only sigh silently to himself: every time he returned to Frost City, it was a happy time.
The feng shui of this Knowhere is absolutely auspicious for him! It's 100% beneficial to him!
The next second, Thor no longer hesitated. He bent down, put his arms under Wanda's knees and back, and easily lifted her up in a princess carry.
Wanda gasped and instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck, her cheeks instantly turning bright red.
Thor looked down at the girl in his arms, her face shy yet her eyes resolute, and grinned.
"Let's go then," he said to Wanda. "It's time to fight for your dreams."