Chapter 179: Transaction

"We have a plan."

"A great plan."

Thor, also cloaked, smiled and said, "First, let me introduce you, this is Loki, my brother."

"The one who opened the space portal in New York?" Jane Foster asked.

Thor said somewhat awkwardly, "Yes."

Jane Foster walked over.

Loki smiled, placed his hand on his chest, and bowed: "Good evening, beautiful lady."

Slap!

In response, Jane Foster slapped him.

Loki was stunned, not because the slap was particularly painful.

But because he had never been slapped by a mortal before.

"It's real."

"I thought it was an illusion." Jane Foster looked at her palm and said.

Loki regained his smile and was about to speak.

Slap!

Another slap.

Jane Foster pointed at Loki's nose and said, "This is for those who were injured or even died in New York because of you."

Loki touched his cheek and smiled at Thor, "I like her."

Thor then pulled Jane Foster over: "Listen, we have a plan."

"What plan?" Jane Foster asked.

Thor said with a serious face: "The one I proposed to my father before, we go to Svartalfheim."

"After exchanging the 'Aether' for mother, I will destroy that weapon."

Jane Foster pursed her lips and said, "Didn't your father say that you can't destroy that weapon?"

"That's because he hasn't seen my power, I mean the real power." Thor held Jane Foster's hand and said, "Do you believe in me?"

Jane Foster smiled: "Of course, I believe in you."

"However, Odin came to see me this afternoon and told me a lot."

"I think some of what he said was very pertinent."

Thor frowned: "What did he say?"

Jane Foster touched Thor's face: "He said he loves you, but sometimes you are too reckless, even though you have matured a lot compared to before, it's still not enough."

Loki nodded beside them: "His recklessness has lasted for thousands of years."

"On this matter, I have the most say."

"Thor's recklessness can be traced back to childhood."

"I remember once, he hadn't even learned to swim yet, but he jumped into the river to catch fish and almost drowned himself."

"Another time, he had just learned to use a sword and went to challenge a demon wolf, and it was me who found someone to save him, otherwise he would have died long ago."

"Shut up."

Thor glared at him, then said, "Listen, this plan might be reckless."

"Okay, I admit it is reckless."

"But, this is the only plan I can think of to save you and mom."

Jane Foster shrugged and smiled: "Alright, since you've said so, what else can I say."

"What do you plan to do."

"Just going to Svartalfheim, I feel it's impossible."

"Didn't your father order the Bifrost to be sealed."

"How can we still go to Svartalfheim?"

Thor looked at Loki: "He knows a secret passage."

"Do you believe him?" Jane Foster whispered.

Loki turned around, looking at the wary Sif and smiled: "Actually, I heard that, my ears are very sensitive."

"Just like I heard your thoughts."

"You really like my reckless brother, don't you?"

Sif, like Thor, glared at him: "Shut your mouth!"

Loki raised his hands in surrender, then looked at the barrel-like Volstagg.

The latter raised his axe as a signal, and Loki nodded, as if understanding that the Asgardian warrior wanted him to keep quiet.

Thor pulled Jane Foster aside and whispered: "No, how could I believe him."

"After what he's done, I no longer trust him."

"But I know, like me, he also wants to save mom."

"Otherwise, he would have found a chance to leave Asgard long ago, why would he come to me willingly."

"After saving mom, I will send him back to prison."

Loki laughed behind them: "Thank you, my good brother, you are truly my good brother."

"Oh, sorry."

"I heard it again."

"Can't help it, my ears are just that sharp."

Thor almost rolled his eyes, then said: "Jane, we don't have time to discuss here."

"We need to start acting now."

"Just believe in me."

"Okay?"

Before Jane Foster could answer.

Loki shouted: "Lady, although this plan was proposed by me."

"But I still suggest you think about it."

"After all, this is my brother's team."

"The last time he led us deep into the Frost Giant's territory, we almost didn't make it back."

This time, both Thor and Jane Foster turned and shouted at Loki: "Shut up!"

Then, Jane Foster nodded: "I believe in you."

At this moment.

Faint voices came from outside.

Sif glanced out the door and said: "The guards are coming."

"You go."

"I'll handle this."

She tightened her shield and drew her sword.

Suddenly placing it on Loki's neck.

"Do not disappoint him."

"Otherwise, I will kill you!"

Loki placed his hand on his chest and smiled: "As you wish, lady."

Sif snorted, glanced at Thor: "You must come back."

Then strode out the door.

Outside.

In the distant corridor.

A team of Asgardian warriors rushed out.

Sif raised her sword, pointing at the Asgardian warriors.

Assuming a fighting stance.

Thor and the others left from another direction.

As they walked, Loki said: "The secret passage is near the Bifrost, if we walk, I'm not confident we can reach the passage before being caught by the pursuers."

As he passed a pillar, he transformed into Captain America: "Oh, this look is full of justice."

"I feel like I'm doing the right thing now."

"My fighting spirit is burning, brother!"

Thor shook his head: "Change back."

"Do you think we're not conspicuous enough?"

A flash of light passed over Loki, and he turned into an Asgardian warrior: "Is this okay?"

Thor didn't bother to correct him anymore, saying: "Fandral has prepared two Asgardian warships for us, so yes, you don't have to walk to the Bifrost."

Loki whistled: "You think of everything, I'm starting to look at you in a new light, brother."

As they spoke, they arrived at the docking point of the Asgardian warships.

But then, several teams of Asgardian warriors came chasing from different directions.

Volstagg swung his battle axe: "I'll hold them off, you go quickly."

Thor didn't waste words, pulling Jane Foster quickly towards an Asgardian warship.

As Loki passed by the barrel-like Volstagg, the latter with braided beard pressed his shoulder.

Loki closed his eyes: "Okay, I know, I understand very well."

"I won't betray my brother."

"Otherwise, you'll cut off my head."

"Really, can't you people say something else?"

Volstagg snorted, released his hand, then laughed and walked towards the Asgardian warriors.

"I can't let you pass here."

"Brothers, sorry about this."

He charged forcefully, knocking aside a shield-bearing Asgardian warrior, then swung his battle axe, forcing several warriors back.

While Volstagg tangled with the Asgardian warriors, Thor and the other three had already boarded two Asgardian warships.

Thor, Jane Foster, and Loki shared one.

Swordsmaster Fandral took another.

Then the two warships started, leaving the docking pier, flying towards the Bifrost.

They hadn't flown far when a group of Asgardian warships chased after them.

"Brother, you must have considered this situation too, right?" Loki pointed at the pursuers behind.

Thor was too tired to tell him to shut up, controlling the warship while saying: "Aren't you good at deceiving people?"

"Now is the time to use your skills."

"If they catch up, you'll be sent back to prison."

Loki laughed: "But this time you'll be with me."

Despite saying so, he still used his most adept illusion.

Suddenly, around them, multiple Asgardian warships appeared.

On each warship, there were Thor, Jane Foster, and Loki.

Then, these warships scattered, flying towards different directions and corners of Asgard.

Not knowing which one was real, the Asgardian warriors behind could only split up, leaving only a few chasing after Thor.

Even so, they had to hurry.

Otherwise, once Loki's illusion disappeared, they would have to face many pursuers again.

At this moment.

They had reached the Bifrost and were speeding over the sea.

Behind them, Swordsmaster Fandral smiled: "Prince, I'll accompany you only this far."

After saying that, Fandral controlled his warship, turning to face the pursuers.

Thor glanced back, then said to Loki: "It's up to you."

"Next, you lead the way."

Loki took hold of the control stick and steered the Asgardian warship towards a mountain peak.

Thor asked nervously, "Are you sure you're not mistaken?"

"Don't worry."

Loki smiled broadly, "I've been in and out of here countless times, I won't get it wrong."

At this point, Thor had no choice but to trust him.

Thor held Jane Foster tightly, and just as they were about to crash into the mountain.

The warship suddenly tilted upwards, climbed a certain height, and then entered a cave.

After entering the cave, Loki not only did not slow down, but instead accelerated.

Instantly, light and shadow rapidly receded.

Thor quickly held Jane Foster and lay down on the warship. After a moment, suddenly there was a bright light ahead.

Then they saw the barren land, the dark rocks, and a lifeless world.

They had arrived at Svartalfheim.

"Alright, next."

Loki slowed down, "How are we going to find the Dark Elves, do you have a way to contact them?"

At that moment.

Suddenly, there was a loud rumbling in the sky, Thor looked up.

He saw a colorful and dazzling beam of light descending from the sky, landing in front of their warship.

The Bifrost!

Now, even Loki's face lost its smile.

Jane Foster looked up at Thor and asked, "Is this also part of your plan?"

Thor shook his head, "Obviously not."

He then shouted, "Loki, what are you waiting for?"

"Do you want to go back to prison?"

Loki immediately took control of the warship, ready to leave.

Suddenly, a silver light stream shot out from the Bifrost, swept over the warship, and immediately the warship fell to the ground.

Thor quickly held Jane Foster and jumped out of the warship, landing on the ground.

Then he saw from the Bifrost, squads of Asgardian warriors came out, forming a phalanx, covering the land.

When the light of the Bifrost disappeared, Odin, wearing golden armor, an eyepatch, and holding 'Gungnir', walked out.

He looked at Thor, then at Loki.

He then said in a deep voice, "You two fools, look at what you've done."

"You've delivered the 'Aether' to the Dark Elves' lair!"

Loki smiled and said, "He still speaks so harshly, it's hard to believe mother has endured him for so many years."

"Shut up."

Thor stepped forward and said, "Father, no matter what, I must save mother."

Odin sighed deeply, "Of course I know, son."

"I know you too well."

"So as soon as I heard Jane Foster was taken, I guessed you would do something foolish."

"Alright, since we're already here, I don't think the Dark Elves will just let us leave."

"So, I'll be foolish once too."

Hearing his father's words, Thor's eyes lit up, "Father, so you also want to save mother?"

Odin glared at him, "I said, I love her more than anyone else."

"Forget it, now is not the time to talk about this."

"While there's still some time."

"Before joining you in your foolishness, I must tell you something."

Thor was puzzled, not knowing why there was time to discuss other things at such a moment.

Loki, on the other hand, seemed thoughtful.

Odin then said, "You have a sister, her name is Hela."

"She once roamed the Nine Realms with me, but your sister, Hela, has too much of a killing instinct."

"Her harm is no less than that of the Dark Elves, and after I couldn't change her, I had no choice but to banish her."

"If one day, she returns."

"Promise me, you two must work together."

"If you two brothers don't cooperate, it will be very difficult to deal with her."

Loki couldn't help but slightly close his eyes.

Thor looked surprised, "We actually have a sister, father, why haven't you mentioned her before?"

Odin shook his head, offering no explanation.

Instead, he said, "Let's talk about saving your mother."

"The Dark Elves are already on their way, later, I will demand to exchange Jane Foster for your mother."

"Once your mother is safe, you must find a way to stop the Conqueror."

"Because at that time, I will destroy the 'Aether' extracted from Jane Foster."

Thor said in surprise, "Father, didn't you say the 'Aether' cannot be destroyed?"

Odin said in a deep voice, "Not that it cannot be destroyed, but it's nearly impossible to destroy."

"As long as we find a way, it can be done."

Thor immediately asked, "What is the way?"

Odin said, "What the way is doesn't matter, I can handle it, you just need to stop the Conqueror."

Then, the All-Father waved his hand, "Jane Foster, can I have a word with you alone?"

Jane Foster looked at Thor, who nodded, and she walked over.

Coming to Odin's side, Jane Foster heard the ruler of Asgard lower his voice and say, "Now is the time I mentioned to you this afternoon."

"Are you ready?"

Jane Foster's eyes widened.

Behind them.

Thor whispered, "What is father saying to her?"

Loki retorted, "Why ask me."

Thor smiled at Jane Foster, then said, "Didn't you say your ears are sharp?"

Loki shrugged, "Not now, it's too far, I can't hear."

Thor looked at him, "Seems your ears are just so-so."

Loki smiled without speaking, and when he turned his face away, he slightly narrowed his eyes, "That time?"

"What time?"

At that moment.

A roar sounded above their heads, the wind and clouds suddenly changed, and images of various worlds appeared in the sky.

Odin looked up and said in a deep voice, "The Nine Realms are about to align."

Jane Foster looked at the strange phenomenon above, then bit her lip and said, "I'm ready."

Odin smiled.

Then, above their heads, beneath the images of the Nine Realms, Dark Elven ships appeared.

"They're here!" Thor gripped his hammer tightly and stood with Loki beside Odin.

The Asgardian warriors quickly assembled in front of the All-Father, ready for battle.

At that moment, the Dark Elves' main ship slowly descended.

Then a throne flew out from the main ship, hovering in mid-air.

On that throne, the pale and dim sunlight of Svartalfheim shone on a figure.

The Conqueror!

Thor then shouted, "We've brought Jane Foster, where is my mother?"

On the throne.

Algrim smiled and made a gesture.

At the same time.

The throne lowered its altitude.

At this moment.

From within the Dark Elves' main ship, a fighter flew out and landed on the ground.

When the fighter's hatch opened, Frigga, the Queen of Asgard, was pushed out by the Dark Elven general, Kurse.

At the same time, the throne also approached near the ground, Algrim said, "Let's trade."

"Your queen for Jane Foster."

Odin nodded.

Then his lips moved, saying something unknown.

At this moment, Algrim glanced at Kurse.

The tall, pale-skinned Dark Elven female general then placed a sword on Frigga's shoulder, escorting the queen forward.

"Loki."

Odin said softly, "You take Jane Foster over."

Thor looked at his father in confusion, not understanding why his father entrusted this task to Loki.

Loki smiled, stepped forward, took Jane Foster's hand, and walked forward.

Thor nervously gripped Mjolnir, whispering, "Father, when do we act?"

"Relax."

"Wait for my command."

Odin said in a deep voice.

At this point, both sides had reached the middle of the clearing.

Kurse looked back at the figure on the dark throne.

Algrim nodded, with a smile on his lips.

Kurse then pushed Frigga towards Loki.

Loki also pushed Jane Foster towards the Dark Elves.

When Loki took Frigga's hand, Odin shouted, "Now, Thor!"

Thor was stunned.

Didn't he say to wait until the Dark Elves extracted the 'Aether' before acting?

But now, Odin had spoken.

He dared not hesitate, fearing more changes.

Thus, Thor leaped high into the air.

Leaping into the air, raising his hammer.

The hammer immediately erupted with electricity.

Thor smashed the hammer towards the dark throne.

Causing a large burst of electric light!

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