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Chapter 9: A Fateful Encounter, The Long-Lost Mr. System
High in the sky, a fighter jet hovered. Thor stared in astonishment at the young girl below. Just moments ago, this girl, who appeared no older than a teenager, had killed more than a dozen people with an almost expressionless face.
What shocked him even more was that the Mjölnir was in the girl's hand.
What is going on? My Mjölnir doesn't want me anymore? The first time I brought you out, you ran off with someone else?
By the time the girl came into his view, she was already covered in blood, clearly having been pursued for some time.
Thor prepared to intervene. Anyone who could wield Mjölnir was certainly extraordinary. Moreover, this group of soldiers seemed far from being a legitimate organization.
Thor wouldn't admit it, but he had to admit that the girl was quite cute…
"Shoot the uncontrolled weapon and then destroy it!" The leader of the soldiers barked an order, and the soldiers around raised their guns, preparing to fire.
The girl tightened her grip on the hammer, ready to unleash thunder and lightning. If I must die, let's see how many of you I'll take with me…
"Boom—"
A deafening explosion followed, and in the next moment, the sky darkened as countless bolts of lightning rained down.
There was no blood or gore, just the violent energy of the lightning creating intense heat.
Many soldiers didn't even have time to scream; their bodies were instantly carbonized and disintegrated.
In mid-air, a figure in black armor descended from the sky.
With a loud crash, Thor made his entrance.
As soon as the tension eased, the girl's eyes fluttered closed and she lost consciousness.
…
In her dazed state, the girl dreamt.
In the dream, she grasped a magical hammer.
Holding the hammer seemed to grant her boundless power, and she could summon lightning as described in myths.
Using this strength, she broke free from the base, overcoming numerous obstacles, only to find herself surrounded.
Just when she thought her end had come, a formidable figure descended from the sky and stood before her…
She opened her eyes—
"Hahahahaha, little girl, are you awake?"
The booming voice startled her.
"Not bad, you managed to kill so many at such a young age. Although not as good as me, you're not far off… By the way, what's your name... Hiccup—"
Thor took a swig from a bottle of wine and burped. Despite Earth's relative backwardness, there were still many good things, such as the Vodka.
While waiting for the girl to regain consciousness, Thor went to a nearby city and returned with a drum of vodka.
He didn't miss a single opportunity to drink, completely unaware that the girl's impression of him had turned 180 degrees.
…
The strong smell of alcohol nearly made the girl faint again as she woke up.
The hero I admire is someone who will one day arrive in a spectacular fashion, saving me while wearing black armor and a red cape, and summoning purple lightning. I anticipated the beginning, but not the end.
The girl moved away with a look of distaste and said cautiously, "Thank you for saving me. My name is Natalia Elianovna Romanova…"
What a terrible uncle. He wouldn't take advantage of me, would he?
Natalia... Natalia?
Natalia Romanoff? The new Black Widow?
This is Siberia, in the territory of Russia. Could it really be her?
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for triggering the Black Widow-related mission: The Home of the Hero—no technological weapons, no superpower enhancements, but when everyone gave up, only she remained loyal to the Avengers.
The Black Widow has the most tragic past and the greatest spirit.
Please choose one of the following missions to complete!"
"Mission 1: Kill Black Widow. Mission reward: Soul Gem. (In the original plot, Black Widow sacrificed herself for the Soul Gem. You can do the same now.)"
"Mission 2: Send Black Widow back to the Red Room until the graduation ceremony is completed, avoiding changes to the plot. Mission reward: The Ancient One's attention. (Maintaining the plot's integrity will attract the Ancient One's notice, leading to an invitation to Kamar-Taj.)"
"Mission 3: Bring Black Widow back and hand her over to S.H.I.E.L.D. for training. Mission reward: The Divine Power Bracelet. (A magical item from another realm, indestructible. In addition to deflecting blades, it can also block bullets. The bracelet will enhance the wearer's strength and become invisible, removable only by the host.)"
"Warning! Warning! Missions 1 and 2 are extremely dangerous. Selecting either could result in a 90% chance of a dimensional reduction attack from a higher plane, your actions till now can be considered a new timeline but choosing 1 &2 are extremely out of Thor's character and narrative, leading to suspicion .!!!"