Dr. Bruce Banner could be considered the most powerful combat force in the early stages of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Avengers.
Before encountering Thanos, his Hulk persona was practically fearless against any enemy.
Even in the later stages of the Avengers, when Dr. Banner and Hulk merged into one, his strength was still formidable—one could even say he became stronger.
Because by then, the Hulk possessed Dr. Banner's intelligence and knowledge.
Of course, it could also be said that Dr. Banner had gained the Hulk's powerful physique.
Although the cost was the loss of the Hulk's soul!
Steve didn't know who Dr. Banner was or how powerful he could be.
But Natasha Romanoff did.
So when Natasha Romanoff heard Nick Fury say in a serious tone that Dr. Banner had been attacked, she didn't pay much attention at first.
It was only when she arrived at S.H.I.E.L.D. and saw him sitting there wrapped in a blanket, drinking hot water with a less-than-ideal expression that Natasha Romanoff keenly realized things weren't as simple as she had imagined.
He, Bruce Banner, was drinking hot water?
You should know that except for Easterners like Su Che, who have the habit of drinking hot water, Westerners only opt for hot water if they've been rescued from extreme cold.
But looking at Dr. Bruce Banner's somewhat dazed mental state, it really seemed like he had fallen into an ice hole and been rescued!
Besides that, Thor, wearing red armor and holding Mjolnir, was also sitting there bored, seemingly lost in thought.
Thor was here too?
So, had Darcy's mission ended, and she retired?
"Boss, what exactly happened?"
Entering the conference hall and seeing Nick Fury and Maria Hill standing there with serious expressions as they looked at Dr. Banner, Natasha Romanoff was the first to ask.
Seeing Natasha Romanoff and the others walk in, Nick Fury said to Dr. Banner, "They're here, Dr. Banner. You can tell them what happened."
"I believe that no matter what kind of enemy it is, with them here, we'll at least have a way to deal with it!"
Watching Natasha Romanoff walk in with Su Che and the others, Nick Fury spoke to Bruce Banner, who didn't look too well.
It was Steve Rogers who had walked in together.
Seeing Thor in his red cloak armor, holding Mjolnir, Steve couldn't help but take a few more glances.
So, this Mjolnir belongs to him!
Perhaps sensing Steve Rogers' gaze, Thor looked up at Steve, then turned to Nick Fury and said, "I don't care about anything else. Before this, Phil Coulson called me over and said that as long as I solve this trouble, I'll get a lot of money!"
"Let's talk first—how much money will I get this time?"
Hearing Thor's words, Su Che gave him a slightly surprised look.
What was going on?
Thor was actually asking for money?
He actually saw himself as a bounty hunter and was demanding payment?
Although Thor probably didn't know what a bounty hunter was, this didn't match his character!
And after he picked up Mjolnir again, he was still on Earth and hadn't returned to Asgard?
What had he missed during the changes Thor went through?
How on earth had Nick Fury managed to train Thor like this?
Also... he was really curious!
Facing Thor's sudden statement, Nick Fury turned to look at him: "How much are you asking for?"
"Three thousand... no, at least five thousand dollars!"
After thinking for a moment, Thor said very seriously, "Jane helped me get the salary I deserved a month and a half ago. So based on the salary I should have received back then,"
"This time, you have to give me at least five thousand dollars!"
Watching Thor seriously calculate how much money he should take, Su Che's expression remained unchanged, but he felt as if he had seen a ghost inside!
What the hell had Nick Fury done to turn Thor into this?
No—the mighty first heir to the throne of Asgard, Thor, the great God of Thunder, had now become someone who recognized money... Well, money was indeed important!
But for some reason, Su Che just found it utterly ridiculous.
Moreover, it was fine to ask for money, but demanding only five thousand dollars for one mission? That didn't match his status!
Not only was Su Che feeling hellish inside, even Natasha Romanoff found it a bit strange.
Darcy... Buffalo!
But Nick Fury didn't seem to care at all.
Hearing Thor's quote, he said directly, "Five thousand is too much. How about two thousand five hundred?"
"No, I won't accept less than four thousand five hundred! Don't try to trick me—I know the importance of money now!"
"Three thousand!"
"Four thousand!"
"Three thousand five!"
"Deal!"
After the negotiation, both Nick Fury and Thor seemed very satisfied.
Only Su Che silently pulled a chair over and sat down.
God!
If Heimdall were to report this to Queen Frigga and King Odin, would Odin lead the armies of Asgard to attack Earth because of Thor's "transformation"?
He had only mentioned Thor a few times in his diary—did Nick Fury have to be so harsh on him?
"You're still a relatively honest person. Although I don't know your exact identity, from Phil Coulson's perspective, your status on Earth should be quite high."
Placing the hammer on the table, Thor said to Nick Fury, "You didn't deliberately lower the price just because I like Earth more. It makes me like you a little!"
After speaking, Thor took the money handed over by Maria Hill and began counting it.
What a pity...
If only he had known a few months earlier how important money was on Earth.
If only he had had a lot of money back then.
Would Darcy have been able to live a better life?
Thinking of Darcy—that gentle, kind, beautiful, and considerate woman—Thor felt an inexplicable pain in his heart.
She had gotten better, but he couldn't see it!
This was also why, even after picking up Mjolnir, he hadn't immediately returned to Asgard.
Darcy's regret was that she hadn't been able to see more of this world.
Once he had saved enough money, he would definitely visit every corner of Earth.
Then, before her grave, he would tell her how beautiful the landscapes of Earth were!
"Alright, let's get down to business now!"
Seeing Su Che constantly glancing at Thor, Nick Fury knew he was wondering why there was such a big gap between the Thor in front of him and the Thor in his parallel world!
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