Now, Thor was in trouble.
Sweat dripped down his forehead. He knew this was inevitable punishment. Finally, it had arrived.
He only heard Odin's rough voice addressing him:
"Thor! My son! Future king of Asgard! I have always believed in you, but what have you done today?"
"When you saw your failure watched by everyone, heard the whispers and murmurs, you tried to stop them, even silencing them!""When you realized you had embarrassed yourself in front of your brother, you ignored the sensitivity of the matter and changed the subject in public.""Did you ever consider the harm you could cause if your brother Loki didn't accept his own life experiences?""You are arrogant, unfit to lead!""It seems you've forgotten the patience I taught you in the lessons of the brave man!""You've become a vain, greedy, cruel child!""How foolish I was to think you were worthy..."
Seeing his father Odin's expression of disappointment, Thor's anxiety spiked.
"Father… father, I—"
Before he could finish, Odin descended from the throne. He tore off Thor's armor and removed his red cape. Pointing at him, Odin shouted:
"I, Odin, All-Father and King of the Gods, hereby strip you of all your divine power!"
Thor looked at his armor and cape—they dissolved into smoke in the wind. He could feel no power within himself. Panic gripped him. He begged Odin:
"Father, I know I was wrong. Please, give me another chance!"
Frigga and Loki watched Thor endure this punishment. They prayed to Odin as well. But Odin's anger did not subside. He ignored all pleas and continued to address Thor.
Thor saw his hammer fly uncontrollably toward Odin. Odin held his own hammer and whispered:
"Whoever can wield this hammer and is worthy shall possess the power of Thor."
Then, with a mighty swing, Odin sent Mjolnir hurtling into the Bifrost. From that moment, Mjolnir disappeared across the Nine Realms.
The Asgardians witnessed Odin's action and were stunned. They did not dare utter a word. Though the lion was old, it still commanded awe.
Odin slowly returned to his throne, turned, and surveyed the crowd, speaking in a low voice:
"Now, let's see what the screens will show."
On the screens, events continued to unfold.
[Since no useful information could be discussed openly,] Black Widow decided to confront Loki herself.
[Inside the prison.]
Despite the near silence, Loki heard the faintest footsteps. He turned, smiling slightly.
Loki: "Few can approach me unnoticed."Black Widow: "Did you expect me?"Loki: "Do I need to say more? No matter what torture Nick Fury uses, you always show up like an old friend. I'm deeply moved."
Black Widow ignored Loki's false words and got straight to the point.
Black Widow: "I want to know what you did to Barton."Loki chuckled lightly, appearing unconcerned.
Loki: "I merely opened his eyes."
Black Widow pressed on.
Black Widow: "So, after you win, after you get everything you want, what will Barton's mind become?"
Hawkeye, watching this on the video, perked up. He wanted to know too—what would happen to his future self under Loki's magical control?
Hearing the question, Loki did not answer immediately. Instead, he countered:
Loki: "Oh? You love him, Agent Romanoff?"Black Widow: "Love is for children. I owe him a debt."
Loki took a step back, walking a few paces, observing her with interest.
Loki: "Indeed."
Black Widow sighed, memories flickering in her eyes.
Black Widow: "Even before joining S.H.I.E.L.D., I had a reputation. I didn't care who I worked for or who I killed. That put me on S.H.I.E.L.D.'s blacklist. Barton was sent to kill me… but he didn't."
Inside S.H.I.E.L.D., Hawkeye exchanged a glance with Black Widow. This clearly triggered memories.
After listening, Loki roughly understood why Black Widow wanted to know Barton's fate. He turned to her.
Loki: "If I agree to release him, what can you do for me?"Black Widow: "I won't let you go."Loki: "Interesting. Trying to bargain with me? You can't even save yourself!"Black Widow: "I don't care. This is a debt that must be repaid."
Loki's expression twisted in confusion.
Loki: "Really? Can you repay it? Can you repay all the blood debts you owe?"
One by one, he listed them:
Loki: "Drake's daughter? The fire at St. Paul's Hospital? Barton told me everything."
Each bloody example was like a dagger in Black Widow's heart, making her eyes flicker.
Loki: "Barton told me everything. Your account is written in blood! You owe too many blood debts! You think someone barely nobler than you can change anything?"
The harsher he spoke, the sharper his tone became.
Loki: "This is the most despicable form of sympathy! So childish, so absurd, so pathetic!"
Black Widow's breathing grew rapid; she struggled under the weight of his words.
Loki: "Your mouth lies, your hands are stained with blood, and you serve liars and murderers. You fancy yourself principled, thinking it absolves your sins. But that's your nature—it will never vanish!"
He slammed his fist into the prison glass.
[Bang!]
The sound echoed violently throughout the prison. Black Widow recoiled, startled.
Loki's expression grew fierce, his voice increasingly sharp:
Loki: "I won't harm Barton—not until he kills you. Slowly, carefully, until he fully understands your fear. I will give him enough time to realize what he has done. When he roars at the sky, I will crush his skull! This is the price I pay, you little wretch!"
Black Widow, seeing the future Loki described, could no longer withstand it. She stepped back, her weakened body trembling.
Black Widow: "You lunatic!"
Loki watched her like a predator observing a rabbit in a cage, a twisted thrill rising within him.
Loki: "Oh no, the madman hasn't even come out yet."
Hearing this, the trembling Black Widow gradually calmed. She turned, showing no tears.
Black Widow: "So Banner is your target?"
Loki was stunned.
Black Widow ignored him and walked out, pressing the Bluetooth on her headset to report to Nick Fury.
Black Widow: "Loki intends to use Banner. If he's in the lab, don't let him leave. Send Thor immediately."
Loki squinted, incredulous. He had never imagined that someone he considered a cunning Earth woman could deceive him.
Hearing the prison activity, Black Widow didn't forget the killings and injuries. She glanced back at Loki.
Black Widow: "Thank you. Thank you for your cooperation."
Inside S.H.I.E.L.D., Black Widow reviewed the video and couldn't help but smile.
"Why does Loki look so nonchalant?"
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