"Take me to see the guy you captured."
Hermione crossed her arms. Tone casual.
"Alright."
Coulson turned. Made a "please" gesture.
Sitwell hurriedly stepped forward. Obsequiously led the way.
The three entered the base interior. Passed through several corridors. Arrived outside a heavily guarded interrogation room.
Through one-way glass, Hermione saw a muscular man sitting inside. Golden hair, bulging muscles, rugged features.
Like a gym bro.
Except his hands were currently cuffed behind him. Head hung low. Entire person radiated dejection.
"Creak—"
Heavy metal door pushed open. The man in the room blankly raised his head.
Originally thought more black-suited agents coming to interrogate. Didn't expect a black-robed little girl standing at the door. Surprise flashed in his eyes.
Hermione suddenly sensed something. Footsteps paused slightly. Casually glanced at empty space beside her. Then continued forward.
Reaching the man, Hermione wanted to look down at him. But no help—this body still young. Even sitting, he was taller than her.
Their gazes met in the air.
"Thor Odinson."
Hermione suddenly spoke.
Thor's pupils contracted sharply.
"How do you know my name?" His tone low. Voice hoarse.
Hermione didn't answer. Just lightly waved her wand.
"Click."
Handcuffs opened with a sound.
Thor flexed his wrists. Looked at Hermione with surprise.
"Midgard actually still has mages?"
In his view, how could Earth—such a "backward" place—possibly have high-end professions like mages?
"Mage?" Hermione raised an eyebrow. Corrected. "I'm a witch."
"What's the difference?" Thor somewhat confused.
"Big difference," Hermione said lightly. "You'll know later."
She paused. Continued. "Besides, Earth's waters run deeper than you imagine. Want to know more—go home and ask your old man Odin."
Sensing Hermione's lack of respect for Odin, Thor frowned.
He seemed to want to refute. But words reached his lips, swallowed back.
Instead lowered his head. Looked at his empty hands. Eyes dimmed.
"You're right. But that's impossible now."
Mentioning Odin, Thor seemed to trigger emo mode. "I once thought myself invincible. Could do whatever I wanted... But now I'm nothing. Can't even lift my own hammer."
What, you want Mugetsu too...
Hermione asked knowingly. "Looks like you didn't descend voluntarily. The All-Father stripped your divine power and threw you to Earth?"
Thor nodded. Eyes confused.
"Because of my arrogance. Went to Jotunheim without permission. Nearly caused disaster. So Father King stripped my power. Exiled me here."
Hermione listened silently.
"I thought if I behaved well, I'd regain recognition. Lift Mjolnir. Return to Asgard."
"But now it's too late. Father King... is already dead."
Saying this, Thor's eyes reddened. Voice choked.
"What?!"
Hermione showed "perfectly timed" shock. Eyes widened.
"Odin's dead? Impossible?"
Thor smiled bitterly. Voice filled with bitterness and helplessness.
"All my fault. If not for me, Father King wouldn't have..."
He recounted the "tragic news" Loki told him.
Hermione naturally knew Loki was lying. Odin was fine—just sleeping at home. But she didn't expose it.
Coulson stood aside. Listening to the two "big shots" converse. Felt scalp tingling. Restless.
God, should we be hearing this?
He never imagined this "suspicious person" they captured was actually the mythological Thor!
Moreover, the legendary All-Father Odin was actually... already dead!
Their worldviews suffering massive impact. Secretly wiped forehead sweat. Felt urgently needed ice-cold Coke to calm down.
This information overload completely exceeded their capacity. Both felt severe indigestion.
"Report, sir!"
Just then, an agent rushed in. Interrupted the interrogation room conversation.
"Some people outside. Claim to be this person's... colleagues."
The agent pointed at Thor. Expression odd.
Coulson and Baldy exchanged glances.
Colleagues?
Thor has colleagues on Earth?
Only Hermione suddenly realized something. Inwardly chuckled.
"Let them in." She said.
Moments later, several people entered the interrogation room.
Leading was a young woman. Tall figure. Behind her followed a girl with glasses, holding a laptop, curiously looking around.
At the back—a middle-aged man with graying hair. Looked somewhat nervous.
Hermione recognized all three at a glance.
Thor's friends he'd met on Earth recently.
"Hello, I'm Jane Foster." Jane looked at Coulson. Spoke first. "This is my colleague Darcy, and Dr. Selvig."
She pointed at the two behind her. Then gaze fell on Thor.
"As for him... he's also our colleague. Dr. Donald Blake. He just got emotional because you confiscated our research data. That's why he broke into the camp. I apologize for his behavior. Hope you can be lenient and let him go..."
"Oh right, we're willing to pay bail. We'll also compensate for what he damaged..."
Jane's voice grew smaller.
Obviously, she also felt this excuse somewhat far-fetched. After all, Thor's performance and appearance didn't resemble an ordinary researcher at all.
Darcy and Dr. Selvig also nervously watched Coulson. Clearly lacking confidence in this explanation.
The room fell into awkward silence.
Coulson, Sitwell, Hermione—all three had odd gazes.
Thor directly covered his face. Couldn't bear to watch.
Seeing this, Jane and others looked confused. Completely didn't know what happened.
Did we say something wrong?
Why are these people looking at us like this?
"Ahem..."
Coulson cleared his throat. About to expose her nonsense when Hermione suddenly gave him a look.
Coulson froze. Immediately understood Hermione's meaning. Then said, "Since it's a misunderstanding, then... release him."
He waved. Signaled agents to open the interrogation room door.
Jane couldn't help but freeze. This she absolutely didn't expect.
She originally thought Coulson was the leader here. But noticing Hermione's gaze, finally understood this little girl was the real decision-maker.
Thor also confirmed her thought.
"Thank you." He looked at Hermione. Said quietly.
After several people left, Coulson looked at Hermione puzzled. "Miss Witch, this is..."
"Didn't know his identity before, fine. Now we know—you still want to imprison Asgard's heir?" Hermione asked back.
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