Seeing Peter actually able to suppress the Destroyer single-handedly,
the Warriors Four of Asgard were about to have their eyes pop out of their heads on the spot.
You've got to be kidding me, that's the Destroyer!
Even if it could only exert a fraction of its power because the controller was Loki, who had no combat experience,
it still wasn't something an ordinary Asgardian warrior could deal with.
But now, that midgardian was able to suppress the Destroyer single-handedly to the point where it couldn't even stand up.
This is just f**king ridiculous!
Among everyone present, only Thor's brow was knit into a deep frown.
Something's wrong, 120% wrong!
As the son of Odin, he had been allowed to enter and leave the Heavenly Palace's Vault as he pleased since childhood.
Therefore, he naturally knew the Destroyer's secrets.
Where does this thing have any joints?
It was essentially a large humanoid building block made of Uru metal.
Not only could it twist its body at will without joint restrictions, it could even temporarily split its body to dodge enemy attacks and then reassemble the separated parts through Divine Power Circuits.
So, as long as Loki wasn't an idiot, it would be impossible for him to let the Destroyer be rubbed into the ground by this midgardian powerhouse!
So here's the question: is his brother an idiot?
On the contrary? This sneaky brother of his wasn't just not stupid; he was full of wicked schemes!
Therefore, Thor was absolutely, positively certain that Loki was up to no good again!
At this thought, Thor gritted his teeth and finally spoke up, bracing himself:
"midgardian, don't be careless! Destroying the Destroyer isn't as simple as you think!"
Even though Peter hadn't been friendly to him since they first met and had even taken his mjolnir, the kind-hearted God of Thunder still didn't plan on watching a powerful warrior die by a despicable trick.
So, he not only spoke up to warn Peter but also prepared to fight alongside him:
"Give me mjolnir! As long as I regain my power, I can help you cut the connection between Loki and this troublesome fellow!"
Hearing Thor's words, Peter couldn't help but look back at the guy.
Not bad. Has this big oaf finally decided to drop his airs as the future King of the Gods?
Peter was the type of person who would return respect tenfold if given an inch.
Thus, seeing Thor choose to set aside past grudges to warn him and even want to fight alongside him as an equal, he gave Thor a slightly better look.
He casually tossed mjolnir at Thor's feet. The hammer slammed into the ground, making Thor instinctively take half a step back from the tremor.
"What are you doing?" Thor was dazed, for a moment unable to tell if Peter was trying to hit him with the hammer or return it to him.
"Don't you understand yet?" Peter shook his head, looking at him like he was a hopeless case. "The fact that you can't pick up the hammer has absolutely nothing to do with whether I use it or not."
"The reason you can't pick it up is because you haven't passed the trial in your own heart! You haven't met your father's expectations yet!"
Thor's expression shifted upon hearing this, and he secretly agreed with Peter's words.
But... to immediately change his long-held beliefs was easier said than done.
At the very moment Peter and Thor were talking, Loki's eyes on the throne of Asgard lit up like lightbulbs.
He didn't care what Peter said to Thor.
Because this was the opportunity he had been waiting for!
During the previous fight, he had gradually realized that with his combat experience, even controlling the Destroyer, it would be difficult to get revenge on Peter.
So, he had been waiting for Peter to let his guard down, to launch a fatal blow the moment that happened!
"Arrogant midgardian, it's time to pay for your hubris!"
With Loki's roar, the Destroyer, which had been completely pinned to the ground by Peter, suddenly moved.
Its body parts spun frantically, and while its body remained stationary, it eerily flipped over in place!
Its face, which had been hidden against the ground, was revealed. From the empty visor, a laser that had been charged to the limit erupted instantly!
The blinding laser gushed out, instantly swallowing Peter whole.
The entire field fell into an instant silence.
Everyone's eyes widened, unable to believe the situation had completely reversed in the blink of an eye.
"Peter!"
Natasha was the first to react, so terrified by the sudden scene that she collapsed to the ground, her face turning visibly pale.
Accompanied by a dull thud,
a charred body fell out of the laser beam and hit the ground, motionless...
Natasha rushed to Peter's side and picked up the body that seemed completely carbonized, tears falling like broken strings of pearls.
Her fingers trembled as she touched Peter's body; the sensation, which felt nothing like flesh, made her whole body shake violently.
It's impossible... the man who could easily save her from a god.
The Peter who could resolve all of New York's crises while laughing and talking, whom even the President bowed to, how could he be gone just like that?
Sif and the remaining Asgardian warriors were also dumbfounded.
The powerhouse who was just crushing the Destroyer is gone just like that?
And... I finally felt a flutter in my heart again, only for you to make me lose so completely?!
Seeing the disbelief on everyone's faces, Loki laughed heartily on the throne, doubling over with laughter.
"Lowly and arrogant midgardian, this is what happens when you dare to offend the King of Asgard!"
"I originally wanted Laufey to deal with you, but I didn't expect you to be so tactless as to interfere in the business between me and Thor!"
"But don't worry, I'll put your corpse to good use!"
"Your sacrifice will achieve the supreme legacy of the new king!"
After his laughter, Loki looked at Thor with a sinister expression, unconsciously licking his lips:
"The interloper has been dealt with! So next, my dear brother, it's your turn!"
With those words, he controlled the Destroyer to take heavy strides, heading toward Thor step by step.
Thor's eyes were red as he desperately tried to grab mjolnir at his feet.
But at this moment, his heart was filled with the guilt of "I caused the death of a great warrior." How could he pick up mjolnir, which could only be lifted by the most sincere and steadfast?
Just as the Destroyer drew closer,
just as everyone's hearts were about to hit rock bottom...
Crack...
The slight sound of cracking seemed exceptionally abrupt at this moment.
Loki's laughter stopped abruptly as he stared at the image in disbelief.
Natasha also instinctively stopped her weeping, looking at the man in her arms with expectation and caution.
A crack had appeared at some point in the charred "shell" on Peter's body.
A blinding golden light faintly shone through the crack.
Crack, crack!
Under the gaze of countless people, some shocked and some hopeful, the charred shell peeled away layer by layer.
And then...
Bathed in golden light with his hair standing on end, looking just like a Super Saiyan, Peter rose from Natasha's arms.
He first reached out to pinch the cheek of Black Widow, whose eyes were red and swollen, and then turned to look at the Destroyer controlled by Loki, uttering that classic meme:
"Surprise, motherf**ker~"