Thor Reclaims His Place

"Tony, could you introduce me to the person you mentioned?"

"Please, I want to meet him."

After hearing this, Thor realized that the person Tony had mentioned might understand the universe even better than he did.

"I can’t make decisions for him."

"But since he still hasn’t come out to see you, that means he doesn’t want to get involved in your affairs."

Tony shook his head as he spoke.

Although he did not worship Harvey with the near-fanatical devotion of the other Void Cult members,

as someone who had received the Void blessing, Tony held Harvey in great respect.

"You mean he knew long ago that I had been banished to Earth?"

"Even everything I did on Earth was under his watch?"

Hearing Tony’s words, Thor’s eyes flickered as he recalled how Tony had found him immediately.

"I don’t know about that, but he told me that you would seek out your Mjolnir."

"So I found you and told you to take your Mjolnir away as soon as possible."

"I just didn’t expect that you wouldn’t be able to lift it now."

Tony shook his head as he spoke.

"…"

The person Tony spoke of seemed to know everything about him, sending a chill through Thor’s heart.

That meant the other party knew about Asgard and might have even foreseen that he would be banished to Earth, which was why he had arranged for Tony to approach him.

"Alright, I’ve finished explaining my change of heart and everything I went through."

"If you have any thoughts, go ahead and share them."

Seeing Thor fall silent, Tony did not press him. Instead, he looked toward Jane and Daisy.

"It’s about what I guessed. A heart of justice means being willing to help countless weak people and fight for them."

"Of course, it can’t just be something you say. It has to come from the heart."

"If you can truly have that mindset, Thor, then you should be able to earn Mjolnir’s recognition too."

Jane looked at Thor and voiced her thoughts after hearing Tony’s explanation.

"I am willing to fight for the people of Asgard, even to give my life for them."

"How is that different from the heart of justice Tony described?"

Thor clenched his fists as he spoke.

"You are naturally different from Mr. Tony Stark."

"Mr. Tony Stark is an Earthling. Being willing to contribute to Earth, protect it, and bring it prosperity is already righteous enough."

"But you are Thor. If the legends are all true,"

"then as the son of God King Odin and Asgard’s rightful future heir,"

"your responsibility is not merely to protect Asgard’s peace."

"You must also bear the responsibility of protecting all the worlds ruled and sheltered by God King Odin."

"I can understand now why your father was so furious that he banished you to Earth."

"As Asgard’s prince and the rightful future heir to the throne, not only did you fail to protect the various worlds, you impulsively started a war yourself."

"That is why your father gave you such a severe punishment."

"Only when you realize the responsibility you should bear and regain Mjolnir’s recognition, I think, will it be time for you to return to Asgard."

Jane immediately shook her head and spoke seriously after hearing Thor’s words.

She knew Tony must still be hiding many things, but if the condition for gaining Mjolnir’s recognition was real,

then even if Tony had not said it aloud, he must possess a heart willing to protect and benefit Earth. That was why he had earned Mjolnir’s recognition.

Jane did not doubt that Thor was willing to sacrifice his life for Asgard, but if that alone was not enough, it meant Thor had not shouldered the burden that came with his identity.

"The responsibility I bear?"

Jane’s words stirred up a tempest in Thor’s heart.

He had never understood why, when he had made mistakes in the past, his father had only punished him lightly and had never imposed such a severe penalty.

But after hearing Jane’s explanation, he understood.

He had been about to inherit his father’s throne, which proved that his father had recognized his abilities.

Yet before taking the throne, he had taken the initiative to reignite an ancient war.

Putting himself in his father’s place, Thor could understand why his father had been so enraged. He could even imagine his father’s disappointment upon learning what he had done.

"I understand. I understand everything now."

After some thought, Thor realized just how foolish and arrogant his previous actions had been, and he shouted loudly.

As Thor rose to his feet, Mjolnir, which Tony had placed on the table, suddenly reacted. A flash of lightning streaked past, and Mjolnir flew directly before Thor.

Seeing Mjolnir tremble, Thor reached out and gripped it. Thor Power surged into his body once more.

This trial had always been meant to test whether Thor could understand everything in his heart. With the information Tony had provided, along with Jane’s reminder and analysis,

Thor realized it all and earned Mjolnir’s recognition once again.

"Welcome back, partner."

Feeling the power that had vanished from his body return once more, Thor smiled.

A bolt of lightning flashed, and Thor instantly donned Thor Armor. A bright red cape hung behind him, the dejection on his face vanished, replaced by a spirited, confident smile.

"Oh my god."

Although Jane and Daisy had already come to believe Thor’s identity through Tony, they still cried out in shock upon seeing his transformation.

"Now that’s what a Thor should look like."

Tony smiled as he watched Thor reclaim his hammer.

"Tony, Jane, Daisy, thank you. If it hadn’t been for you,"

"I would probably still be drowning in regret and disappointment, unable to understand my father’s good intentions."

"Nor would I understand what the king of Asgard truly bears."

"Having immense power does not mean one can be a good king."

"One also needs mercy and justice, along with a heart willing to bring prosperity to countless subjects."

Seeing Jane and Daisy’s reactions and hearing Tony’s words, Thor smiled gratefully and spoke sincerely.

"Rather than thanking me, you should thank Ms. Jane Foster, whom you brought along."

"I merely told you the conditions, but the one who helped you regain Mjolnir was Ms. Jane Foster. Through my experience,"

"she understood what a heart of justice was."

Tony smiled at that.

Why was Tony so happy? Naturally, it was because Earth’s future was now secure.

Thor would be leaving soon, so Tony would no longer need to hide inside Iron Man armor at home because he was too afraid to show his face.

"Mm, I know. I will fulfill what I promised her."

"I’ll help her answer everything she wants to know."

Thor nodded, looking at Jane as he spoke.

Then Thor’s Thor Armor vanished, and he returned to his original appearance.

Now that he had regained his Thor Power, he could return to Asgard whenever he wished.

So, free of any concern, he decided to stay among humans for a while and properly repay Jane.

As for Tony Stark, he would find another opportunity in the future.

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