New York Temple.
The ground-floor dining hall.
At this moment, a romantic candlelit dinner was taking place here.
Jane was sitting in a long white dress across from Alaric, who was wearing a neat suit.
Alaric didn't know much about romance, but he could learn.
But seeing how happy Jane was, Alaric felt that all his preparation had been worth it!
"Do you have anything to do later?" Alaric took Jane's hand and asked.
"I can rest for a few days, and as for the remaining research on this universe, Asgard, the Nine Realms, and the World Tree, let Professor Erik study it first."
Jane said that Professor Erik was very interested, especially after learning that the previous research was correct, and he couldn't wait to go to Asgard to see the books Jane had read.
Asgardian knowledge opened a door to a new world for Erik, as if it could give him insight into the universe!
"I want to dance~"
Jane looked at Alaric and smiled sweetly.
"Alright~"
Alaric stood up and pulled Jane into his arms.
"Whatever dance you want to do, I'll follow~"
"Have you learned before?" Jane asked in surprise.
"I can learn now."
Alaric said that such dancing knowledge could be learned instantly by relying on magic.
Alaric snapped his fingers, and golden butterflies appeared, circling around. Soothing music, a 360-degree stereo atmosphere.
"You're cheating with magic!"
"Well, do you like it or not?"
"I love it!"
Jane's favorite thing right now, aside from astronomy, was Alaric!
The two embraced, slowly stepping in rhythm and enjoying their happy moment.
Trn-trn-trn~
At that moment, the phone on the table rang.
Alaric kept his old habit of carrying his phone with him.
Although the phone didn't have many entertainment features at this time,
because Alaric had handed out a few business cards, it would be bad if someone called and he didn't answer, causing delays.
Of course, Alaric wasn't willing to answer every call; seeing the unknown number displayed on the screen at this moment, he decided to ignore it.
"Aren't you going to answer?"
"No, what if it's a scam call?"
"Hmm~"
...
Fury, whom Alaric had mistaken for a scam caller, hung up and called again.
His face darkened, and he grew impatient.
If he could, he truly wouldn't want to deal with Alaric.
But now, a hammer had suddenly fallen from the sky, and since Thor was suspected to be Alaric's nephew, Fury had no choice but to find Alaric to act.
However, Fury didn't dare to go to the temple to look for Alaric, because he certainly wouldn't be able to enter.
But there was no other way to reach Alaric, so in the end, he could only go to Tony and ask if Tony could contact Alaric.
Fortunately, Tony had Alaric's number.
At that moment, the two people Fury least wanted to deal with were forced to meet.
As soon as Fury saw the smile on Tony's face across from him, he couldn't help but get irritated!
These two, one more troublesome than the other!!
"No one answered, right? I told you already, you'd better go to Alaric directly; maybe then you'll see him in person."
Tony held a glass of wine with a smirk; watching Fury helpless, angry, and yet forced to lower his guard and beg him — Tony found it absolutely delightful!
Fury said nothing and dialed again.
"Aren't you scared?! Terrified because you sneaked in last time? Come on, tell me, what the hell did you experience?!"
Tony asked curiously, not caring at all that he was poking Fury's wound.
"Shut up!" Fury was furious!
How does this guy even know about that?!
Oh right! Tony was there last time!
Damn it!
It's over, isn't it!!
"You call!" Fury had no choice but to ask Tony for help.
"So, what kind of trouble are you in that you have to look for Alaric?" Tony asked, unmoving.
"A hammer fell in New Mexico."
Fury had no choice but to explain.
He knew that if he didn't, Tony wouldn't give in.
"A hammer? From space?" Tony frowned.
"Yes, and no one can lift it, not even with mechanical equipment."
"That's why you're looking for Alaric to check it out for you?"
"Yes!" Fury nodded.
"I can call, but this also interests me, so I'm coming too."
Tony set his condition.
"Fine!" Fury gritted his teeth and agreed.
"Deal! Jarvis, call Alaric's number." Tony nodded in satisfaction.
"Yes, sir!"
Then the ringtone echoed in the living room, and only after a minute did the phone show that no one answered.
"Seems your relationship isn't as good as you expected." Fury jabbed.
"Hmph! Still better than yours! Jarvis! Hang up, wait thirty seconds, and call again! Keep calling until he answers!"
Tony's expression darkened, and he began a call bombardment.
After three consecutive calls, someone finally answered on the other end.
"Tony, you'd better give me a reason to justify this! Otherwise, forget about any future dates with Potts!"
Alaric scolded angrily.
"Ahem… You're not… on a date right now, are you?" Tony shuddered, feeling like he'd stepped into trouble.
Fury beside him instinctively took mental notes, suspiciously, Alaric seemed to be in a relationship.
"What are you talking about! If you've got something to say, say it quickly!"
"It's not my fault! I wasn't the one looking for you, Fury was!" Tony quickly shifted the blame.
"Fury? What the hell does he want! I'm hanging up!"
"Wait! Mr. Alaric!! Your nephew is coming to Earth!!" Fury saw that Alaric was about to hang up and shouted quickly.
To explain as fast as possible, he went straight for the key information.
"My nephew? Since when do I… Hm? You said Thor, didn't you."
Alaric suddenly remembered sensing yesterday that Mjolnir had fallen to Earth.
He'd planned to visit Thor during the day.
Then Jane had come by later, they'd wrestled, and slept through most of the day.
Afterward, he'd completely forgotten.
After all, Jane was far more important than Thor!
He just hadn't expected Fury to actually call.
"So, Mr. Alaric, is this Thor person from your magical side?"
Fury, who heard Alaric's acknowledgment, breathed a sigh of relief.
The unknown was what scared him most, but luckily, this person had a connection to Alaric.
And Alaric's side was on Earth's side.
The rest depended on how much they could learn about Thor and Alaric.
"He's a god, alright, I'll go take a look."
When Alaric finished, he hung up.
"What happened? Something really important?" Jane hugged Alaric from behind and asked.
"Thor's coming to Earth, want to go meet him?"
"Thor? Alright! Let's go see your oldest nephew~" Jane teased.
"Get changed, and I'll take you for a little trip to relax."
"Okay!"
...
"What did Alaric just say… Did he say he's a god? Which god?" Fury looked at Tony, who was also confused.
"Is there even a god named Thor?" Tony couldn't recall immediately.
"Sir, in Norse mythology, there is a god of thunder named Thor, and his weapon is a thunder hammer called Mjolnir."
Jarvis responded.
"Tell me, where did that hammer fall?!" Tony suddenly stood up and asked.
"..."
Fury: Should I go take a look too?