194 Chapter: 194

Although the Dark Elves were not slow, they managed to decipher the usage of the Tesseract within a few days.

After all, unlike Aether, the Tesseract does not have specific limitations based on the user's race. Coupled with the Dark Elves' extensive technological accumulation, their progress was within reason.

However, compared to Mark's side, the Dark Elves were ultimately a step behind. Now, they were waiting for the only opportunity they had been waiting for centuries—the Aether, whose mysteries had been unraveled by Mark and modified by the Dwarf King Eitri.

After the triumphant return of the warriors three and Lady Sif to Asgard, they would undoubtedly provide a detailed report of the situation to Odin. Nidavellir would then receive tight protection from Asgard.

This meant that the Dark Elf leader Malekith and his army of Dark Elves, had lost their chance of victory. No matter how they struggled, they could not change the ultimate outcome of defeat.

Therefore, when Mark saw Malekith, accompanied by the Curse Warriors and a group of soldiers, marching towards him and Thor with an aggressive stance, he couldn't help but display a mocking smile.

"It seems our calibration had a slight deviation. The energy release failed to wipe you all out. Furthermore, I don't sense any trace of Aether particles from you. But it doesn't matter. Now that Odin's son and a troublesome Midgardian like you are in my hands, I don't believe Odin will resist!"

Malekith approached Mark and Thor, looking at them with great confidence, clearly considering them his captives. The Curse Warriors and the Dark Elf soldiers behind him dispersed, surrounding the two, emanating a terrifying aura.

However, the more confident the Dark Elves appeared, the angrier it made Thor. They were underestimating him.

Beside Thor, Mark appeared very relaxed, finding the Dark Elves' behavior increasingly laughable. Not only had he disrupted their chance for a comeback, but Malekith and the Curse Warriors were also defeated by him before. Now, they thought they were invincible just because they had greater numbers, which was nothing short of arrogance.

But before Mark could utter a few mocking words and undermine their morale, Thor couldn't hold back any longer and directly attacked. In his mind, he thought, "You act all high and mighty, but I want to see if you, the leader of the Dark Elves, are truly worthy of your name."

He leaped high, using the full power of his legs, and raised Mjolnir, the Hammer of Thor, aiming to strike Malekith's head with a mighty blow.

Boom! The impact of the hammer, combined with the accompanying lightning power, would severely injure Malekith if it struck his head, possibly disfiguring him.

However, Thor's attack failed to land on Malekith. Just as his hammer was about to hit its target, a tall figure suddenly appeared, standing in front of Malekith, and with his right hand firmly gripping Thor's wrist, he not only prevented Thor's attack but also put him in a passive position.

The one who blocked Thor's attack was his most loyal subordinate, the Curse Warrior. With one hand, the Curse Warrior lifted Thor's hammer-wielding right hand into the air, while his other hand clenched into a fist, striking heavily on Thor's abdomen with a powerful gust of wind and thunder.

Bang! Thor, enduring the punch from the Curse Warrior, displayed a pained expression on his face. The strength of the Curse Warrior, who could restrain him and prevent him from breaking free, was at least four or five times his own. It was no wonder that Thor felt the pain from being hit like this.

However, as someone who had withstood the punches of the Hulk, Thor quickly recovered.

Seeing that the Curse Warrior was about to strike again, Thor immediately lifted his leg and curled his body, entangling himself around the Curse Warrior's right hand. Then, with a skillful twist of his body, he cleverly freed himself from the restraint.

Returning to the ground, now aware of the opponent's strength, Thor no longer acted recklessly. He quickly stepped back and rejoined Mark's side.

"The situation is getting a bit troublesome..."

"I feel the same way. But it's not us who are in trouble, it's them," Mark said, raising an eyebrow as he spoke.

"What do you mean?" Thor asked, puzzled.

"They want the Aether, right? Let's give it to them. Let's see if that big guy has what it takes to handle this generous gift," Mark replied.

Upon hearing Mark's words, Thor suddenly understood, and a mischievous smile appeared on his face as he took out the container sealed with Aether.

Indeed, as soon as Malekith saw Thor's action, he took the bait immediately.

"Aether?! I didn't expect to find it with you. So, this is what you obtained in Nidavellir? It completely shielded my perception of the Aether."

In fact, not long after Mark and the others entered Nidavellir, the Dark Elves lost their connection with the Ether particles.

It was precisely for this reason that Malekith was eager to take action against Mark's group before their side fully mastered the power of the Tesseract.

"That's right, what's sealed inside is the Aether you've been yearning for. If you promise to release us, I will hand it over to you," Thor directly presented his terms.

"Hahaha!" Upon hearing Thor's words, Malekith laughed out loud. "Now your lives are in my hands. What right do you have to negotiate with me? As long as I capture you now, the Aether will be within my grasp. Warriors, attack!"

At Malekith's command, the Curse Warriors rushed forward, followed closely by the Dark Elf soldiers, all converging on Mark and Thor, narrowing the encirclement.

As the Curse Warriors approached, Thor's face blossomed with a radiant smile. "Since you want it so badly, then have it—"

Then, Thor opened the seal of the Aether particles and directly threw it toward the position of the Curse Warriors...

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