After the intense confrontation at the monitor, Thor had made a firm decision: he would lead so of the aliens back to the spaceship, and there, he would explain the events, especially the loss of his eye, to Loki and the others. The journey back was tense, and the air between them crackled with uncertainty.
Explaining everything wasn't easy. Thor's battered state and the reverence shown by the aliens toward him seed unbelievable to the team. Loki, skeptical as ever, refused to follow without a fight. "I'm supposed to believe this tale?" he sneered, his voice cutting through the uneasy silence. But the others, including Ryoma, were more pliable.
They began to understand the danger they were in after the alien leader warned them about the planetary defense system.
"This planet," the alien leader explained with a dark seriousness, "traps intruders and, within hours, poisons them with its toxic air. No matter how strong you are, the planet will kill you unless you find shelter."
This revelation left the group in a grim silence. There was little choice but to abandon the ship and place their trust in the aliens.
Trisha, however, remained defiant, refusing to leave. Thor tried to convince her, his frustration building, but her resolve was unbreakable. The aliens, however, appeared to soften upon noticing Axel and Troy. With hushed reverence, they bowed, murmuring among themselves. "They are blessed—capable of awakening sleeping gods," one of the aliens whispered in awe.
This subtle gesture of respect shifted Trisha's resolve, and reluctantly, she joined the others.
As they moved deeper into the unfamiliar territory, they found themselves at the entrance of a monuntal stone gateway. Four towering pillars marked the path to ruins sprawling in the alien landscape, ancient and covered in strange symbols. The sight took their breath away—a massive stone edifice carved with cryptic etchings that pulsed faintly as they approached.
Here, they encountered more of the alien race, gathered around a massive, blood-red portal.
"This portal…" Andre murmured, his voice a re whisper. "It looks like the one from Rika's zone."
Andre and a few others had woken up during Thor's attempts to persuade the group, but the venomous atmosphere had weakened them significantly. They appeared frail, their faces pale as they surveyed the portal with a mixture of awe and dread.
"Indeed," the alien leader nodded, observing their reactions. "This portal is one of ten, each a gateway to one of the Nine Realms. The central one leads directly to Midgard—the ho of your father," he said, casting a respectful glance toward Thor.
"My… father?" Thor's brows knit in confusion. "Is he Loki's father as well?" He turned to Loki, sensing the alien leader's lingering reverence for his half-brother.
The alien leader hesitated before answering. "In a way. Loki shares so of Odin's blood but not the lineage of our queen mother." The subtle suggestion of Loki's "half-blood" status imdiately sparked a flash of anger in Loki's eyes.
"Half-blood?" Loki scoffed, his voice dripping with scorn. "I'm no less than any 'full-blood,' as you call them."
The alien leader offered no response, instead quickening his pace toward the portal. "I've never seen a gathering with so many candidates—especially one carrying the Infinite Gods System," he said, almost as if in awe. "They say he grows stronger each ti he dies, returning more powerful than ever." The statent sent a chill through the group, each of them stealing a glance toward Axel.
"What's that supposed to an?" Loki asked sharply, seizing the opportunity for answers.
The alien leader shook his head. "I cannot divulge everything, not while mortals are among us," he said, casting a aningful glance toward those in the group who weren't deed "candidates."
Sarah bristled, visibly irritated. "Hey, we're living beings too—high-ranked ones, at that!"
But Trisha, lost in her thoughts, seed unperturbed. Her gaze was fixed solely on Axel, who was being carried on the back of one of the aliens. She muttered softly to herself, her fingers clenching and unclenching as if repeating so silent mantra.
At last, they arrived before the towering portal. The alien leader ordered his n to perform several manual adjustnts to activate it. Unlike the portal from Rika's zone, which had opened effortlessly, this one required intricate, careful preparation.
Monts later, the portal turned from red to a blinding white, illuminating the desolate landscape around them.
"It's ready," the leader said, bowing slightly to Thor. "I will escort you through with a select group of n, and I shall provide guidance upon our arrival. Shall we, Thor Odinson?"
The group exchanged uneasy glances. Trusting these strangers felt like a gamble, but the stakes were high, and the venomous planet left them with no alternatives.
Thor took a deep breath, steadying himself. "Fine. As long as you can help my teammates recover—and provide us with the weapon to destroy the Voidwalkers—then lead the way."
Each mber of the team swallowed their reservations as they prepared to step into the unknown, crossing the threshold into a new realm, where both hope and treachery awaited.
**Author's Note:**
Hello, dear readers! I hope you enjoyed Chapter 150, as the adventure takes our heroes even deeper into the realms of gods, mysteries, and alien worlds. Writing this chapter was a thrilling experience, and I'm excited to hear your thoughts on where Thor, Loki, Axel, and the team are headed next. With each new portal and discovery, they uncover more of the universe's secrets—and also its deadly risks.
Things are only getting more intense, and I can't wait to reveal the challenges that await them!
As Halloween approaches, I wanted to take a mont to wish each of you a spooky, exciting, and fun-filled season! Halloween is all about embracing the supernatural, and I hope this chapter added so chills and thrills to your reading. Enjoy the costus, candy, and haunted monts, and let's keep the spirit of adventure and mystery alive through each page.
Thank you, as always, for your support and your passion for this story—it ans everything. Have a fantastic Halloween, and stay tuned for more surprises in the chapters to co!
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