A look of gratification appeared on Odin's face.
The scene he was imagining in his mind at that moment must have been a beautiful one.
But Renjie was a realist.
If Odin wanted him to discipline and raise his child, then at the very least—
he needed to pay the price first.
"Tuition."
Renjie spoke calmly, dragging Odin out of his pleasant fantasy and back into reality.
"Isn't the right to use Mjolnir already enough?"
Odin asked, pretending to be confused.
Hearing this, the corner of Renjie's mouth twitched slightly.
Without hesitation, he tossed Mjolnir toward Android 16, who was standing beside him.
"Crush it."
"All I want is Uru metal anyway."
Renjie issued the order decisively.
He was used to threatening others—
it was never his turn to be fooled.
"Don't! I'll give it to you!"
"I'll have it delivered to you."
"At my current state, I can't forge a second Mjolnir."
Odin smiled bitterly, his expression complicated.
Without Mjolnir, the unawakened Thor would be utterly incapable of protecting Asgard.
"There's one more thing," Renjie continued.
"I want the Dwarven Forging Techniques—now."
"…Fine."
Odin let out a sigh and agreed.
Sooner or later, Renjie would have access to them anyway.
He might as well consider it an advance payment.
But Renjie wasn't done.
"One more thing. I probably won't understand the Runic Runes."
"You'll need to find me a translator."
Renjie seized the opportunity to squeeze Odin dry, adding yet another condition.
"…Approved."
Odin's expression finally darkened.
These demands were becoming excessive.
"And one last thing," Renjie said calmly.
"I hope you don't interfere in what's about to happen next."
"But I can guarantee this—
I'll take good care of your eldest son."
Seeing Odin's face flush red with anger, Renjie calmly laid out his final condition.
Odin took a deep breath.
He forcibly suppressed the turbulent fury within himself.
"I will soon enter the Odin Sleep…"
"Thor and Loki… and the Nine Realms—
I leave them in your hands."
The aged Odin spoke with rare sincerity.
To him, his sons were more precious than the Nine Realms themselves.
In recent years, the Nine Realms had been anything but peaceful.
The Frost Giants of Jotunheim were watching for an opportunity to strike.
His two sons were beginning to turn against each other over the throne.
Hela, ruler of the underworld, had never stopped seeking revenge against him.
And countless other crises followed one after another…
Asgard needed a young and powerful successor—
someone to stand in Odin's place.
Before Thor awakened—
this Earth-born powerhouse from the Nine Realms
was the best choice Odin could imagine.
Under Renjie's watchful gaze—
Odin activated the Bifrost and departed.
Only after the legendary god had completely vanished
did the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, who had been hiding nearby, rush over.
"Sir… what do we do next?"
The Black agent stepped forward and asked cautiously.
Not only had Android 16 lifted Mjolnir—
now even their commanding officer had done so.
Remaining here was clearly pointless.
Transporting Mjolnir back to headquarters
would be far more valuable.
"Continue the mission."
Renjie issued the order coldly, giving Android 16 a meaningful glance.
Android 16 casually dropped Mjolnir onto the ground
and followed Renjie as they left together.
Watching the three of them walk away—
the Black agent scratched his head in confusion, then approached Mjolnir.
He wrapped both hands around the hammer's handle and strained with every ounce of strength he had—
yet it didn't budge an inch.
Everything had returned to the starting point.
"James," Renjie called back loudly without turning around,
"that hammer is just bait."
"The real big fish hasn't taken the hook yet."
The Black agent froze in place, slowly removing his glasses in shock.
Using Mjolnir as bait…?
Did that mean the "big fish" his commander referred to was—
Thor himself?
That was unbelievable.
...
Three hours later.
Having just finished his meal, Renjie lounged lazily in a cowboy-style bar, enjoying the rustic Western atmosphere.
Suddenly—
a virtual screen appeared before his eyes.
[Notification: Participated in the event "Iron Man 2" and forcibly altered the final outcome. Rating: SSS!]
[Notification: Subjugated Hammer. Reward obtained: Vibranium.]
[Notification: Subjugated Ivan Vanko. Reward obtained: Lex Luthor's Schemes.]
[Notification: Framed Nick Fury. Reward obtained: Umbrella Corporation Hive Underground Base.]
[Notification: Guided Tony Stark to construct a new element. Reward obtained: Elemental Affinity.]
[Notification: "Iron Man 2" event completed. Congratulations—you have obtained the final reward: Batman's Talent!]
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