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Chapter 41: A Fall from the Sky

This navigation function, which originally cost 2 million points to purchase, incurs an additional 200,000 points each time it is used. Despite the cost, it is highly effective.

It can locate anything you wish to find in the vast universe.

And the best part is that a particular target is only charged once per year.

So, Thor had set the system to track Captain Marvel at the start of this year. It now appeared that she would be arriving soon.

…

In a private room of a café, a man and a woman were discussing an important matter.

"Really? Are you truly willing to invest in my research?"

The woman asked excitedly.

She had always believed in the validity of her research and was confident that it would eventually succeed.

However, as a botanist with no reputation or qualifications, she struggled to gain support, and no capital was willing to invest in her.

Research is expensive...

"Yes, I am quite optimistic about this project, and I believe you can succeed."

The woman's excitement was tempered by skepticism.

She couldn't help but wonder if this seemingly cheerful and sunny man had ulterior motives. Many investors were not genuinely interested in her research but rather in exploiting her for personal gain...

The man in question was Thor. Observing the woman's hesitance, he smiled gently and shook his head. "Please, tell me more about your research and its current status."

Despite her doubts, the woman began explaining. She hoped this handsome man was genuine.

Thor's appearance often elicited a positive impression, a common occurrence in a society that places value on appearances.

"I call my research the Extremis Project. Initially, I conducted experiments on plants. It can repair damaged cells and tissues. I believe it could even enable limb regeneration if applied to humans. This is my current research direction."

She continued, showing Thor a potted plant into which she injected the virus. To expedite results, she used a higher dose.

Indeed, the once-dead branches and leaves revived, and the half-dead plant became vibrant again.

Suddenly, an explosion occurred, and the room was thrown into chaos. The café's security guard rushed over but was sent away by Thor with a tip.

"Excuse me, sir, this is what I meant by an accident... If the experiment were conducted on mice, the explosion would be even more violent, which is very dangerous..."

The woman spoke nervously, watching Thor's reaction with concern that he might withdraw his support.

She had struggled to find sponsorship, and now that someone showed interest, she hoped they would not back out.

Thor nodded thoughtfully. While he wasn't particularly interested in limb regeneration, he had other ideas in mind...

"It's a pleasure working with you, Ms. Hansen."

Thor extended his hand. "I'm Thor Odinson."

The woman shook his hand enthusiastically. "I'm Maya Hansen!"

A contract was signed, and the partnership was established. Thor nodded in satisfaction, ready to reveal more of his intentions...

"Boom—"

A loud noise interrupted them, not an explosion, but the sound of something falling from a great height.

Thor sensed the disturbance and walked to the window to investigate.

From the café, he had a clear view of a large hole in the ceiling of an old-fashioned video store across the street.

"What happened? What caused that damage to the roof?"

Maya Hansen asked, approaching him.

Thor scanned the area and replied casually, "It's nothing. Something simply fell from the sky..."

" Mixie !"

"Mixie... Damn it, you tricked me!"

"No, I'm just passing through... Poof—"

"Command—restart!"

"Ah, I was wrong..."