Chapter 138: Chapter 133
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"You… why?"
Volstagg's eyes were wide open, he couldn't help but stare dumbfounded at Captain America, barely able to speak.
"Thor, what's going on?"
"Who is he, and why did he pick up your hammer?"
Sif, the warrior maiden, also couldn't suppress the confusion in her heart and looked at Thor dumbfoundedly, voicing her question.
Thor had a bitter look on his face and simply explained to the Warriors Three, "My father stripped me of my powers, rendering me unworthy to lift the hammer. Fortunately, there are others in Midgard who can."
"Even if you cannot lift the hammer temporarily, I don't think a mere mortal from Midgard should manage either!"
Volstagg grumbled, still unable to accept such a thing.
Thor's hammer isn't just any ordinary thing!
It's not just any Asgardian or member of the Aesir who could lift it.
Let alone a mortal from Midgard.
"Buddy, trust me, I don't know what's going on either."
Thor helplessly patted Volstagg on the shoulder, "But as it stands, it's a good thing."
Indeed so!
Without this man called Rogers lifting the hammer, Thor couldn't imagine who else could stand against the Destroyer.
"Thor, you still haven't recovered your powers?"
Tony Stark's voice rang out from the side, as he couldn't help but look at Thor for confirmation.
According to Iron Man's analysis, the reason the Destroyer had come to New Mexico was to slay Thor, on Loki's orders.
Now that Thor had moved along with everyone, the Destroyer's location had shifted as well.
It was no longer in New Mexico but near a secret SHIELD base, proving Tony Stark's guess was correct.
That meant there was no doubt about the upcoming battle between the Destroyer and Thor – and probably the Warriors Three as well.
The journal didn't describe the specifics of the battle but mentioned that Thor eventually returned to Asgard.
Clearly, Loki's plan had failed.
And according to what Iron Man had learned from Thor before, the Warriors Three stood no chance against the Destroyer.
So, Stark speculated that Thor must have regained his powers before the Destroyer arrived.
And now, the Destroyer had indeed arrived!
Although Thor didn't seem to have his powers back, Stark still had to confirm.
With Iron Man's question, everyone's gaze turned to Thor, all eager for an answer.
But Thor somewhat despondently shook his head, "I think... I may need some more time."
Thor hadn't regained his powers?
Tony Stark felt surprised.
So, in another parallel universe, how was the Destroyer defeated?
Or was it that the Destroyer wasn't defeated and Loki had a change of heart and withdrew in time?
Or was there another eventuality?
Unfortunately, due to a lack of information, Tony Stark could only speculate.
And at this critical juncture, that was no longer significant.
"Captain, it's all up to you now!"
Nick Fury's voice sounded, breaking the silence, his stern face instructing Captain America.
Clutching Thor's hammer, Captain America nodded slightly without any frivolity and strode outside.
The other Avengers naturally didn't need to be told; they all followed Captain America to face the Destroyer.
"Let's go too!"
"Together!"
After exchanging glances, the Warriors Three and Sif also made their decision.
Nick Fury, of course, had no objections and arranged suitable vehicles for them.
Soon, several agents' vehicles roared out of the secret base, kicking up dust trails as they headed straight for the Destroyer.
And the Destroyer?
It charged towards the secret base, or rather, Thor.
The two forces met 2.5 kilometers from the secret base.
Barely had the car doors opened and closed when the Avengers, along with the Asgardians including Thor, exited their vehicles to intercept the Destroyer.
Whether it was the Avengers or the Asgardians, they all looked up at the colossal figure ahead, feeling immense pressure.
Just standing there, the Destroyer seemed to suffocate those around it!
After all, it was Asgard's ultimate weapon.
And the Destroyer?
Positioned tall like a small mountain, it simply stood there, looking down at the figures before it, motionless.
Both sides were momentarily at a stalemate.
"Is that… Thor's hammer?"
In the grand hall of Asgard, Loki sat on the throne with an expression of sheer surprise.
He had seen everything through the Destroyer's eyes—a Midgardian was holding Thor's hammer!
Loki could hardly believe this was happening without witnessing it himself.
But…
In his shock, Loki then sneered.
Did you really think that by holding Thor's hammer, you could stop the Destroyer?
What a joke!
"Loki!"
In the silence, Thor stepped forward first and yelled towards the Destroyer.
"Until now, I didn't want to believe that you would actually try to kill me! Why are you doing this?"
"You deceived me, now you want me dead, how did you become like this!"
"Stop it! There's still time to make amends!"
Loki, watching through the Destroyer, displayed a faint anger at Thor's words.
Why?
Just because of his presence, Loki would never receive attention!
Remember, Loki is now a king!
Heimdall, the Warriors Three... shouldn't they honor him as king?
Instead, they all professed loyalty to Asgard but plotted to return Thor and dethrone him.
From that moment, Loki understood banishing Thor was not enough; the only solution was to eliminate him entirely to prevent future threats.
That was the only way.
But there was one thing.
How did Thor know in advance that he was about to be killed?
A hint of confusion flashed in Loki's eyes.
He had not planned to kill Thor when he went to deceive him.
Yet, before that time, Thor had known the outcome!
This puzzled Loki.
"Enough!"
Loki did not delve further into it because it no longer mattered now!
Immediately, Loki issued an order to the Destroyer with a thought.
Buzz!
On the ground, Thor, Captain America, Tony Stark, and others saw the Destroyer's head start to emit a fierce glow.
"Be careful, everyone!"
Thor's expression changed, and he warned everyone loudly.
Hiss!
Before he finished speaking, a ferocious flame shot out of the Destroyer's face, aimed directly at Thor.
Though Thor had lost his divine power, his reflexes were still sharp.
He dived to the side in time, dodging the Destroyer's attack.
Although unharmed, Thor's expression turned grim.
Loki was serious!
Loki really wanted to kill him!
Thor found this hard to accept.
"Hey, Destroyer!"
A voice rang out, and Tony Stark, fully armed, stood out and raised his hand toward the Destroyer.
Click-click!
A mini-missile shot out from his arm and aimed straight at the Destroyer.
It's worth mentioning that Tony Stark was not wearing the portable Mark V, but the Mark IV.
During the few days in the secret base, to counter the threat of the Destroyer, Iron Man had transferred the Mark IV over.
"I am also a destroyer!"
Swish!
With that snappy remark, Iron Man launched a missile at the Destroyer, hitting it hard.
Boom!
A violent explosion erupted, and in an instant, the raging flames engulfed the Destroyer.
Caught off-guard, the Destroyer was knocked back by Tony Stark's missile.
But in the next moment, the Destroyer got back up from the ground.
Looking over, there was not even a scratch on it.
Tony Stark's face fell slightly.
So everything in the diary was true; even if the Destroyer stood still, he couldn't be damaged!
This was truly frustrating!
Boom, boom, boom!
There was a roaring sound from the ground.
The Destroyer started stepping forward, heading towards Tony Stark.
Its face gathered an incredibly bright energy again.
Dong!
Before it could fire, a crisp metallic sound rang out.
The Destroyer staggered, its head knocked askew.
Shzzt!
The massive flame shot off to the side.
It turned out a hammer had struck the Destroyer's head!
Swish!
As the Destroyer straightened, the hammer was already airborne, flying back to Captain America, who caught it firmly.
"He really can use the hammer!"
The Warriors Three and the valkyrie Sif were stunned, hardly believing their eyes.
That Midgardian, not only did he lift Thor's hammer, but he could also use it so smoothly?
What a joke!
But Captain America paid no mind to the reactions of others, gripping Thor's hammer firmly and charging towards the Destroyer.
Buzz!
The Destroyer wasted no time turning its head toward Captain America and blasted a fierce flame at him.
But Captain America stretched out his other hand and snatched the shield from his back, placing it in front of him.
Duang!
Amid the dull sound, the flame was blocked by Captain America's shield.
Captain America stood defiantly against the fiery onslaught, one hand holding the shield, the other holding the hammer, as steady as a mountain.
In this direct confrontation, he completely blocked the Destroyer's attack!
"Impossible!"
"How can this be!"
Loki, who had been lounging, sat up straight, a look of incredulity spreading across his face.
This Midgardian was able to withstand the Destroyer?
What a joke!
Could it be as the curse his father cast, "Whoever holds the hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor"?
Did that mortal now possess the power of Thor?
Why did he deserve it?
A mere mortal worthy of such power?
Loki grew even angrier.
Crackle!
The next moment, a sound of cutting through the air drew Loki's attention.
It was Captain America, who had blocked the Destroyer's attack with his shield, swinging the hammer in his other hand.
Bolt after bolt of lightning burst forth.
Then with a pointed gesture from the hammer at the Destroyer, Captain America called down the lightning onto it.
Crackle!
The fierce lightning struck the Destroyer.
The Destroyer swayed, staggered by the lightning.
But unlike Iron Man's armor, which could absorb electricity for power, the Destroyer could only withstand it.
However, as Asgard's ultimate weapon, how could the Destroyer be so easily defeated by lightning?
The lightning summoned by Captain America barely made an impact on the Destroyer.
Captain America noticed this and immediately changed his strategy, closing in on the Destroyer with hammer in hand, striking fiercely.
Ding ding dang!
Metallic clashes echoed as Captain America defended against the Destroyer's strikes with his shield while swiftly dodging around, attacking with proficient military combatives.
In the blink of an eye, they clashed several times.
The Destroyer's fists and flames hit Captain America's shield a few times.
Captain America's hammer also struck the Destroyer several times.
Although hard to accept, there was no denying Captain America, alone, withstood Asgard's ultimate weapon, the Destroyer!
"Who the heck is this guy!"
Loki's face was a sight, looking as if he had been slapped several times, both shocked and angry.
A mere Midgardian mortal blocking the Destroyer!
What a joke!
This was a blatant insult to Loki!
"He's blocked it!"
Not only Loki, but the Warriors Three also found this scene hard to digest.
That Midgardian, as brave as Thor!
This was indeed too thrilling.
"Captain is truly a fifty-fifty split!"
Black Widow couldn't help but express her astonishment.
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