Chapter 68: Killing Thor

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"Everyone, stop talking. Let me have a moment of silence," Thor's voice carried an unmistakable sadness, as if he had discovered that the goddess he had secretly loved for ten years was actually a man.

Despite Thor sometimes appearing to have muscles but no brain, he wasn't a fool. He couldn't overlook the doubts about Loki that everyone had pointed out to him. He simply didn't want to believe them.

It was like coming home after three years and finding out that his wife had given birth to a son. Deep down, he knew that the child wasn't his, yet he eagerly awaited the results of a paternity test, hoping that the cold piece of paper would bring him a miracle.

But it never did.

The video from the quizmaster clearly presented the brutal truth, shattering his illusions.

"I don't understand," Thor finally spoke after a long silence. "I have no interest in the throne, I don't want to be a king. I know this, and Loki knows it too. If he wants the throne, why go through all this trouble? He could have just told me."

"Thor, let me ask you a simple question," Phil Coulson walked over and patted Thor's shoulder. "Imagine yourself as an ordinary resident of Asgard. There are two candidates for the throne. One wields thunder, leading the charge in every war, honorable and generous, believing in truth, goodness, and beauty, radiating confidence and warmth. The other is cunning, deceitful, and full of tricks, shooting arrows from behind, with inscrutable thoughts. Which one would you choose as your king?"

Thor was taken aback by Coulson's question. It did make sense.

Although he didn't agree with Coulson's description of Loki as deceitful and treacherous, given Loki's reputation as the god of mischief and lies, upon careful consideration, that image indeed didn't suit a king.

"You've missed the key point all this time, little brother," Thor murmured to himself. "If you want to be king, you don't need to snatch it from me. I'm willing to give it to you. All you need to do is to manage yourself properly."

At the same time, he made up his mind to have a good talk with Loki next time, to persuade him to change himself first, to shape an image that meets the people's expectations and desires.

"Thor, you've been blinded by your love for your little brother. At this point, you still want to give the throne to Loki?" Tony Stark heard Thor's words and said with frustration, "Even if Loki listens to you, starts managing his image, and gains popularity among the people of Asgard. But his essence hasn't changed, he remains a cunning and treacherous person who stabs others in the back! Ask yourself, is such a person suitable to be a king? Can you imagine the future of Asgard's people under the leadership of such a king?"

"Stark, you're going too far with your words. Loki is just mischievous," Thor looked at Tony Stark with some discontent. "Haven't you ever done something reckless?"

"Deceiving you by claiming that your father was dead and attempting to exile you forever to Earth, do you call that reckless?" Tony Stark questioned.

"That's just something he did to you, Thor. Have you forgotten what he did to Earth?" Phil Coulson also spoke up. "Alright, he hasn't had the chance to do that particular thing. Don't tell me he didn't know the devastation that would occur if he invaded other planets?"

Under Phil Coulson's questioning, Thor fell silent for a moment.

After a moment of silence, Thor finally spoke, "I won't let this happen."

"Thor, you can't be so indecisive," Phil Coulson said. "Have you forgotten about the impending disaster that Asgard will face, 'on the brink of peril'? Those were your own words. You need to mature before that disaster arrives! Become a worthy king!"

"I never wanted to be a king," Thor said in a deep voice.

"Buddy, it doesn't seem like it's up to you," Clint Barton said. "Odin only has two sons, and that position will either be yours or Loki's. You should know in your heart which one is more suitable. It's not about what you want or don't want, it's about being responsible for the entire population of Asgard."

"Even if we don't look at it from that perspective, considering the imminent disaster that Asgard faces, Thor, only you can be the king," Phil Coulson said. "Do you think Loki can handle that disaster if he becomes the king?"

"Guys, don't talk as if my father is already gone," Thor said. "As long as my father is still here, I don't need to worry about the throne or the disaster in Asgard. No, if Asgard is in trouble, I will definitely worry. What I mean is... well, you all understand."

[The tenth question begins. Please prepare.]

[Who defeated the Destroyer sent by Loki to Earth?]

[A. The Hulk (Bruce Banner)]

[B. Iron Man (Tony Stark)]

[C. Doctor Strange (Stephen Strange)]

[D. Thor]

[If you answer correctly, you will receive one Repair Card, which can perfectly repair a damaged weapon. If you answer incorrectly, one year of your lifespan will be deducted.]

"The Destroyer!" The moment this word appeared, it immediately caught everyone's attention.

This word had appeared before, in the video where Phil Coulson united the Avengers. Phil Coulson held a weapon and said it was made by the Destroyer.

At that time, they speculated that Loki had been to Earth before the Battle of New York. Was it referring to this incident?

"I still don't understand why Loki wanted to send the Destroyer to Earth," Phil Coulson spoke first. "But when we look at this question together with the previous one, I have an idea..."

"Loki sent the Destroyer to Earth to deal with Thor!" Tony Stark continued Phil Coulson's words.

"No, I have already been exiled to Earth. Loki achieved his goal, he won't send the Destroyer down anymore," Thor said.

"Thor, do you still not want to grow up?" Clint Barton said. "Odin has fallen into that Odin's Sleep, although I don't know what that is, but obviously it prevents Odin from taking charge. You willingly fell for Loki's scheme and stayed on Earth. This is his best opportunity to ascend to the throne!"

"But this obviously won't last. Once Odin awakens from the Odin's Sleep, Thor, you will inevitably be called back to Asgard. So if Loki wants to truly ascend the throne, there's only one way," Phil Coulson looked at Thor and said each word deliberately, "kill you!"

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