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Chapter 99: Jane's Potential

"You did it?"

Peggy Carter asked Skye angrily. Finding data deleted for many years and paralyzing the systems of the three major broadcasting companies in one night is a rare feat. To obtain that special data...

And there's only Skye who had the motive.

Skye smiled sheepishly and nodded. "I didn't fabricate the facts; the information is all true. Besides, this person isn't a good individual. It wouldn't be much of a punishment for him to spend his life in prison."

Peggy's expression grew serious. "Bringing down a problematic congressman is one thing. But have you considered the broader implications? If this information is released, it will cause major upheaval."

Skye shrugged. "It's not time to make it public yet. He said he hoped never to use it."

"Then when will it be made public?"

Skye cleared her throat and said, "Here's a paraphrase of His Highness Thor's original words."

She raised her voice, mimicking Thor's tone: "Politicians will always prioritize their own interests. Just like S.H.I.E.L.D., they will eventually come to us superheroes.

This is just a test. They lack the power to control us. What they are likely to do is incite the public and use emotional manipulation to achieve their ends. On that day, I will expose their true nature to everyone.

Do you understand now?"

Peggy Carter's face darkened. "You don't need to repeat that last part."

"Oh, I added that myself," Skye said with a grin.

Peggy Carter fell silent, contemplating the words. After a long pause, she smiled wryly and nodded. "You really make things difficult for me. But I've retired anyway..."

"It's fine to be used as a pawn by others, but it's a problem if you provoke me in the process."

A group of soldiers escorted Loki towards the hall. Thor chatted with them, saying, "It's also because this guy has his own dirty secrets; otherwise, it would be hard to catch him."

Loki complained, "As far as I know, even if there's no real issue, you would still find a problem with him."

"Stop talking nonsense," Thor retorted. "I'm a law-abiding citizen! You're definitely the one who would do something like this, like pretending to be someone and sneaking into the White House..."

Loki groaned, thinking, Why is there someone more shameless than me?

Frigga approached, her face showing concern as she looked at Loki.

"Mother..." Loki blurted out, then quickly masked his expression with indifference. "Are you proud of me?"

Frigga's expression grew more worried. "Don't make things worse. Your father is very angry right now."

As Loki was about to speak, Odin's voice came from the throne: "Let me speak with him."

Turning to Loki, Odin said sternly, "Don't you understand the depth of your crimes?"

"There's nothing to say. Wherever I go, there's destruction and death. And I, as a benevolent god, should rule over Midgard and its people. I'm destined to be king!"

Odin sighed. "All this stems from your desire for the throne."

"No, this is the power I deserve!" Loki's voice grew louder.

"Enough!" Odin roared in fury. "The right you deserve is death! You were abandoned on a cold rock at birth. If Frigga hadn't shown pity, you would have died long ago!"

"Then give me death now!"

"No! You will never see Frigga again. I will imprison you in the dungeon forever!"

"And Thor will be king."

Odin waved his hand, and the guards took Loki away.

On the balcony, Thor looked out over the bustling scene below.

When disaster strikes in a few years, if you can't resist it, all this will be for nothing.

"Can you tell me about her?" Odin suddenly approached him.

"Yes. But which one are you referring to?"

Odin's lips twitched.

Thor's behavior isn't problematic to the Asgardians. Even Odin had three wives, though only Frigga remained until the end. Thor's obsession with hammers for a thousand years, which only recently changed, could be attributed to prolonged depression.

Considering the Asgardians' lifespan and perception of time, it's like taking a nap. Many of their daughters-in-law have already...

If it weren't for the fact that Frigga, a witch, noticed nothing unusual, Odin might have suspected his son of being possessed.

The only consolation is that his beloved Sif hasn't waited in vain all these years.

"That mortal who wielded Mjölnir."

Of course, he was referring to Jane Foster. Natalia only received Mjölnir's power temporarily because the hammer recognized her worth. Once the hammer left, she reverted to a mortal state.

But Jane is different. She is now the new Thor, a true deity with a godhead.

"She has a high degree of compatibility with Mjölnir, even surpassing you," Odin said gravely. "The reason she can lift Mjölnir is not due to any curse but because Mjölnir truly recognizes her."

"I even have a feeling that even if I could no longer lift the hammer, she would still be able to."

Thor nodded silently. He already knew Jane had great potential, but he hadn't expected such high praise from Odin.

He thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I sensed a long time ago that Mjölnir was not really my weapon of kingship. It helps me use my power better and focuses my abilities. An artifact of the same caliber as Gungnir should not be so ordinary.

My intuition told me that Mjölnir's answer was on Midgard. So, I left it on Earth until Jane lifted it. She didn't let me down."

Odin nodded and patted Thor on the shoulder. "Although I wish the future god-king hadn't fallen for a mortal, I must admit, you have a good eye."