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Chapter 177: Exclusive Plug-In - Daddy Mode

As if guided by destiny, Star-Lord felt a voice in his heart urging him—"I, Star-Lord, can embark on a new first love adventure with double the excitement!"

However, he was given a slight kick to nuts...

Gamora and Star-Lord were engaged in a fierce battle on the streets of Xandar, with two peculiar figures caught in the middle.

As previously noted, forty thousand universe coins might not be worth the effort for bounty hunters of a certain level under normal circumstances, but in this case...

The situation with the koala duo was far from normal.

Rocket, a cosmic bounty hunter and mercenary, is a genetically modified talking raccoon.

Rocket raccoon possesses a blend of animal and human genes, giving him the keen senses of a raccoon and an intelligence far exceeding that of ordinary humans.

Additionally, he is skilled with various weapons, an excellent marksman, and a master tactician.

Rumor has it that his most formidable weapon is his sharp teeth. Being bitten by him carries a high risk of rabies with a 100% fatality rate.

Groot, the last survivor of the Flora Colossus species, contrasts sharply with his malevolent counterparts. His nature is gentle and kind.

Though he is a tree, he is not afraid of fire. As long as he is not turned to ash, he can regenerate even if shattered into pieces.

He is indeed the legendary druid spoken of.

This duo should be able to dominate the galaxy effortlessly.

However, Rocket's penchant for stealing from employers after completing missions has led to many organizations blacklisting them, leaving them often unemployed and impoverished.

So, this is why Star-Lord, a demigod, had to be involved for a mere 40,000 bounty...

Their foolish tendencies are contagious, and the duo—a tree and a raccoon—went through a dramatic public struggle, eventually being captured by Xandar's guards.

In a vast, white world, Thor slowly opened his eyes and gazed at the scene before him in confusion.

He found himself on a green coastal meadow, with the sea breeze carrying the salty air and seagulls fluttering in the distance.

This is...…

"Do you understand now? The power of the Tesseract is the most dangerous. Sometimes, forcibly controlling it may not yield the desired results. That's why I left it on Earth, a place far removed from civilization..."

A voice, seemingly penetrating the mortal realm, spoke, and Thor turned to see who it was.

Odin, dressed in a leather jacket typical of Earth, looked at him with kindness.

Seeing Thor's puzzled expression, Odin smiled faintly. "Why? Is it surprising to see me here?"

It was indeed surprising. Thor's confusion transformed into a question: "Uh... Father, are you dead?"

Odin:

How could this be my son! Is it too late to consider having another one now?

If it were Loki, he would have already been reprimanded. But Odin's patience was evident with Thor.

After all, he only had this seemingly reliable offspring...

Compared to Hela and Loki, Thor was practically an angel.

Odin composed himself: "No, I've just entered the Odin Sleep!"

Thor suddenly understood. When he had left Asgard, Odin had still been alive, so it made sense he hadn't arrived on the street so quickly.

Odin continued, "I sense that your current state is not right…"

"Wait, how many days have I been gone?"

Thor interrupted him.

"More than a day. You…"

Thor was concerned about how long he had been unconscious.

"What about the Aether? Has it been removed?"

"It has been removed, it is in good condition, and I've taken great care of it…"

"Have the Dark Elves been affected by the Aether?"

"Yes, but they're essentially 'pebbles' now. We won a major victory!"

Odin felt slightly disheartened. He had come to offer support and encouragement, only to be met with more questions.

Just as he was about to speak, Thor's uncertain voice cut in, "How is Mother? Did the Dark Elves harm her?"

"What are you imagining? Cursing us to death every day?!"

Odin's restraint vanished, and he roared.

He too harbored some fears. The Dark Elves had indeed breached Frigg's chamber, had it not been for...

Despite the scolding, Thor felt a wave of relief.

"Okay, I understand. I'll head out now! I've been unconscious for a day and night. If I don't leave, I might be buried…"

"...

Before Odin could respond, Thor vanished, leaving only darkness behind.

Odin: "Damn it!"