Kagura Hitomi woke up feeling groggy, as if she'd fallen into a bottomless abyss.
"Ugh, looks like I went a bit too far..."
Even though she was now an automaton, it seed alcohol still didn't suit her.
When she opened her eyes again, it was already the next morning.
The sunlight filtered through the hotel room's window, bathing the silver-haired girl in its warmth.
"Ugh—!" Kagura sat up with a big yawn, rubbing her head.
"Mmm... feeling dizzy... is alcohol really an automaton girl's worst enemy?"
[New Defensive Skill Information Obtained]
[Alcohol Tolerance / 0]
Pfft...
'So, if I want to avoid getting drunk, just get drunk once to learn my limits?'
Sounds pretty reasonable!
She walked out of her room and into the living room of the hotel suite.
What caught her eye were two n sitting at the dining table: Tony Stark and Thor Odinson.
Both were staring at her seriously, their eyes full of intensity.
'Hmm? The tension in the air is thick... Did these two argue all night?'
Kagura felt sothing odd.
She tilted her head and smiled mischievously, "...Hmm?"
Perfectly still!
No response!
Tony Stark and Thor Odinson continued to gaze at her, serious as ever, but not saying a word.
The atmosphere grew increasingly awkward.
She could practically feel the room's temperature drop.
'Oh no...'
'Mr. Stark... is he actually mad?'
"Hehehe... Good morning, Mr. Stark... and Thor..."
Seeing the two n remain silent, Kagura scratched her head, smiling awkwardly.
"So... I... got a bit wild last night?"
"Hitomi, how much did you actually drink last night? Why did you go drinking with a stranger I don't even know? Do you realize how dangerous that is?" Tony Stark spoke sternly.
"If he had bad intentions, the consequences could be severe!"
"Don't be so dramatic, buddy."
Thor chuckled, "People here tend to get worked up over small stuff. I've told you, Hitomi helped , we're friends. I even called her my sister. I'm going to protect her."
"Oh, really?" Tony Stark glared at Thor.
"I don't think you care at all about protecting her. If you really did, you wouldn't have let her drink!"
"I don't an to offend, but may I ask... who are you to her?"
Thor raised his hands in a shrug.
"In Asgard, drinking is a normal activity between friends and family. I took good care of her. Nothing bad happened."
"What kind of relationship are we talking about?" Tony Stark argued back.
"Sorry, but the so-called 'brother' who suddenly appeared last night is you. I've known Hitomi for years. I'm her... guardian. Yes, you can call her guardian."
"How did she end up with a guardian like you?" Thor retorted.
"She's a grown woman. Are you really going to forbid her from going out at night?"
"At least I wouldn't let her go find so delusional guy to be her brother. Did you trick her?" Tony Stark was unyielding.
"She may look easy to fool, but I'm no pushover. You'd better co clean about your intentions, or I won't hold back."
'Am I easy to fool?'
Kagura blinked. Really?
"Seriously, you're threatening , the guardian of Hitomi?" Thor laughed.
"Hitomi's ntioned you to . She said you were a really great guy, but honestly, I don't see what's so great about you." Tony Stark scowled.
"Wow, the muscle guy is now critiquing ?"
Thor, unphased, replied, "What? You want to fight?"
"Alright! Enough of the bickering!"
Kagura interrupted, her face turning into a black line as she rubbed her forehead.
"Why does it have to co to this?!"
"Hitomi, tell , how exactly did you et him? Who is this so-called 'God of Thunder'?" Tony Stark slapped the table.
"Where did you pick up this 'brother'?"
"He's the owner of the hamr." Kagura sighed.
"Evidence? Jane Foster's teorological report. This man ca from a space-ti anomaly, like an Einstein-Rosen bridge, falling to Earth from outer space."
"...Huh?" Tony Stark was stunned.
"You an this fool... is from outer space?"
"Yes!" Thor bead proudly.
"Hitomi's absolutely right. I'm from Asgard, the real God of Thunder. Mjolnir is mine."
"Unbelievable." Tony Stark slapped Thor's arm.
"But you don't look like a god at all."
"I can't explain that."
Kagura continued, "In simple terms, he's been stripped of his powers and exiled here."
"So here's the real question—Thor, how can you prove you're from... whatever 'Asgard' is?" Tony Stark eyed Thor suspiciously.
"You know, finding a piece of alien tech was already shocking enough. If there's a living alien here, I think my worldview might just be shattered."
"This will be tricky, but not impossible. Once I regain the ability to lift Mjolnir, I'll show you the real ." Thor smiled confidently.
"But you should know, 'qualification' is an abstract concept. I need to improve my character, refine my willpower... only then can I..."
'Boom!'
Before he could finish, a rainbow-colored light suddenly fell from the sky, crashing into the street in the center of the town.
"Whoa! Hahaha! Look! That's it! The Bifrost! The Rainbow Bridge from Asgard!"
Thor jumped out of his seat, pointing excitedly at the energy wave outside the window.
"See it? Do you believe now? Do you believe now?!"
Tony Stark stood in shock, looking out the window, then putting on his sunglasses.
"J.A.R.V.I.S., analyze it."
"Specific data is unclear, but it appears to be a structure similar to an Einstein-Rosen bridge. It's likely a spatial jump phenonon from an unknown space and civilization."
"WTF..."
Tony Stark stood speechless before turning to look at the excited Thor.
"Is this guy really Thor, the God of Thunder?"
On the streets of the town, the Rainbow Bridge's light faded, leaving behind a complex symbol on the ground.
Four armored Asgardians descended from the bridge onto Earth.
There were three n and one woman:
One with blonde hair and blue eyes, looking like a refined gentleman, a fine sword at his side.One with black hair and eyes, wearing Eastern-style armor, holding a mace.One with a muscular build, a large beer belly, and red hair, wielding a massive battle axe.The last was a female warrior, dressed in silver armor, holding a sword and shield, with long black hair in a ponytail, standing proudly.
"These guys in costus, are they your friends?" Tony Stark asked.
"Yes, they're the Warriors Three of Asgard, and Lady Sif. This is my team, my Griffin."
Thor walked out the door, smiling as he went to greet his friends.
"Griffin? What's that?" Tony Stark heard another unfamiliar term.
"You'll find out soon enough, Mr. Stark." Kagura smiled mysteriously, then followed him.
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