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[Forseti VS Hulk]

"Hulk!"

With distinct features, Forseti recognized the identity of this colossal figure immediately—the Hulk.

Having crossed paths due to a chance encounter in the streets of Brazil, Forseti found himself facing Bruce Banner, who was clearly evading pursuit from the United States.

"Roar!"

With a few powerful slaps, Hulk dispatched all nearby gangsters. In the face of his overwhelming power, ordinary people were as vulnerable as paper.

"God, what's happening!"

"Ah—monster! Run!"

People fled in terror, plunging the street into chaos.

The chaos seemed to enrage Hulk further, intensifying his roars and clenched fists.

"Bang! Bang Bang Bang!" Amidst those running away, some chose to confront. The gangsters and police aimed at the green monster together, their bullets, however, only served to irritate him further.

In an instant, Hulk leaped forward, closing the distance to the shooters, and with a swift motion, he swept them aside, reducing them to helplessness.

Several shooters, visibly shaken, faced imminent death.

Unexpectedly, Hulk suddenly froze in place, his expression shifting abruptly.

Abruptly turning, Hulk spotted a blond youth flipping him off.

This audacious individual was none other than Forseti.

"Roar!!"

Furious at the golden middle finger, Hulk lunged toward Forseti.

"Oh, young man, you're in trouble now," onlookers anticipated.

This brazen provocateur seemed destined to pay for his taunts with his life against the monstrous adversary.

Yet events unfolded beyond all expectations.

The seemingly unremarkable blond youth, confronted by the ferocious green giant, punched without hesitation, meeting Hulk's massive fist head-on.

"Boom!"

A thunderous explosion reverberated as a shockwave erupted from the impact point, overturning nearby cars.

The fearsome green behemoth found himself outmatched, staggered by a single punch.

Holy light emanated from behind Forseti as angelic wings unfurled, lifting him airborne. With a swift motion, he delivered a Hand of Reckoning blow to Hulk.

Initially stunned by encountering someone stronger than himself, Hulk's hesitation vanished, replaced by renewed fury as he charged forward, roaring.

Forseti turned and led Hulk away.

They vanished from the street, racing toward distant mountains.

Forseti outpaced Hulk, leading him to a secluded, uninhabited mountain forest. There, he spread four pairs of holy light wings, transforming into a four-winged angel.

"Roar!"

Hulk leapt, soaring dozens of meters into the air, aiming to land a crushing blow.

Forseti remained composed, meeting Hulk's strike head-on and grabbing his hand.

Despite Hulk's struggles, he proved powerless against Forseti's grip.

Forseti then slammed Hulk to the ground with tremendous force.

"Boom!" Hulk created a massive crater upon impact.

Repeatedly, Forseti struck Hulk from the side, lifting him and slamming him back down.

After dozens of such blows, Hulk was rendered completely defenseless.

Observing this, Forseti ceased his assault.

Hulk rapidly reverted to his human form, a gentle-looking man.

With a bewildered expression, he gasped, "Who... who are you?"

"First, tell me your name," Forseti released his grip.

"Bruce... Bruce Banner," he responded, unsurprisingly.

Banner shook his head, then asked in disbelief, "You subdued Hulk—that terrifying beast within me?"

"Yes," Forseti confirmed. "He disrupted my lunch."

"..." Banner fell silent.

"Are you a mutant?" he queried after a pause, a plausible explanation given the circumstances, though he had never encountered such a powerful mutant.

Forseti replied, "No, I hail from Asgard."

"Asgard!"

Bruce Banner's knowledge of Norse mythology extended beyond basic understanding, owing to his seven doctorates, allowing him to recognize the significance of Asgard.

"You... you're an Aesir god?!" he exclaimed in disbelief.

Forseti smiled.

Banner, astonished, quickly added, "You're a god... Can you help me lift this curse? I've had enough of this state, living in constant fear of losing control and falling into government hands."

"I don't wish to be the Hulk anymore. Please, help me!"

Forseti shook his head, "Perhaps someone can rid you of the Hulk, but it's beyond my ability. I cannot assist you."

"In truth, this isn't entirely a curse. Hulk's presence has protected you. Without him, you might have perished at the hands of those gangsters just now."

Banner countered, "If it weren't for Hulk, I wouldn't be in this situation at all. I'm a Ph.D. I belong in a world-class laboratory or university, not a remote location like this!"

Forseti advised, "You must find a way to control the Hulk. If you can master it completely, it could become a formidable asset unique to you."

"I've tried, but it's futile," Banner lamented.

Forseti patted his shoulder, "Treasure the power you possess. You may not fully grasp its magnitude. I assure you, even among the gods, few can rival the Hulk."

"Really?" Banner expressed doubt. "But clearly, Hulk is no match for you."

Forseti replied, "I am among those few."

Banner contemplated this revelation, recollecting his knowledge of Norse mythology, "Are you Tyr, the god of war?"

"No."

"Forseti, the sun god?" Banner guessed again.

Forseti smiled, "It seems you're well-versed in Norse mythology."

"Of course, with seven doctorates," Banner proudly noted. "Are you truly the Norse sun god? It's incredible."

Forseti offered no response to Banner's astonishment, instead noting, "Your pants seem to be slipping."

Embarrassed, Banner adjusted his loose and tattered shorts, "It's inevitable when I transform. Hulk is much larger."

"I may be able to assist you," Forseti suggested after a moment's thought.

"What?" Banner inquired eagerly.

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