NIP Chapter 210 The Old Father Who Was Tragically Stolen
Chapter 210 The Old Father Who Was Tragically Stolen
Just as Riley learned of Black Egg's sinister intentions and secretly began making preparations to prevent Black Egg from taking any advantage,
Meanwhile, Dr. Selvig, after a night's sleep, had recovered from his drunken state.
Unfortunately, as Jane excitedly shared the information she had learned about Asgard from Thor, the story came to a head.
Dr. Selvig's focus, however, was on the fact that Thor and Jane, a lone man and woman, had spent the entire night having a heart-to-heart talk.
It's important to know that although Dr. Selvig was not Jane's biological father, he and Jane's father were very close friends.
That's why, when Jane's father was on his deathbed, he agreed to his request to entrust his child to someone else, and took meticulous care of Jane, nurturing her into the astronomy research expert she is today.
It could be said that Dr. Selvig was Jane's second father!
Otherwise, why would Dr. Selvig risk offending S.H.I.E.L.D. to go to the camp and clean up the mess for Jane and Thor after learning that Jane had caused trouble?
But it was precisely because of this that Dr. Selvig, from the moment he met Thor, found himself utterly displeased with Thor, no matter how he looked at him!
That's easy to understand.
Like that viral video that once circulated online. It showed an elderly father discovering a young man trying to ask his daughter out, so he pulled out his Barrett rifle and started a hunt right there in his livestream!
Although this is most likely just an internet joke.
But this is enough to prove that no matter which country, the old father is very disgusted by smooth-talking, idle, and irresponsible young men getting close to his precious daughter!
Furthermore, as men themselves, they believe that this type of person is most likely to manipulate girls' feelings and create a scenario of starting something and then abandoning it.
Dr. Selvig was constantly trying to prevent Jane and Thor from getting together!
But to my utter surprise, it was just a spur-of-the-moment thing, and I ended up drinking a few too many cups.
I woke up to find my house had been raided! It's truly impossible to guard against something like this!
"The Nine Realms, magic, the World Tree... Quite an interesting point, Mr. Thor. But, no offense intended. Just like a few hundred years ago, no one believed in the existence of 'science.' You can't convince today's scientists—like me—that magic exists."
That's why, seeing Jane and Thor exchanging affectionate glances and flirting with each other as if no one else was around, Dr. Selvig was so angry that his hand holding the cup was trembling uncontrollably!
He glared fiercely at Thor, only to be met with an innocent, puzzled look in return.
Knowing that if he didn't do something soon, it would really be too late, Dr. Selvig disregarded Jane's complaints and resentment. He used his seemingly objective and impartial tone to sarcastically mock Thor.
"It's impossible that we're eating and chatting here and suddenly a bunch of Asgardians appear to come and take you back, is it?"
Because Thor repeatedly claimed to be the legendary God of Thunder, yet failed to produce any compelling evidence, Dr. Selvig concluded that Thor's true identity was actually that of a delusional madman.
Therefore, the best way to retaliate is to issue Thor an ultimatum. This near-open confrontation will leave Thor feeling utterly humiliated. This will allow Dr. Selvig to press his advantage, demanding that Thor recognize the reality of the gap between them and distance himself from Jane in the future!
"Aha! I've found you! Thor—!!!"
Unexpectedly, no sooner had he spoken than there was a knock at the door.
When everyone subconsciously turned their heads and looked in the direction of the sound, they found that outside the transparent glass door, there were four strangers dressed in strange clothes.
Among them, Volstagg, with his most straightforward personality, seemed to find even the wait for the door to open far too long under everyone's gaze. He smashed through the glass door, grinning broadly, and gave Thor a solid bear hug!
Dr. Selvig, who witnessed all of this, gaped in astonishment, and the cup he was holding slipped from his hand and shattered on the ground.
After Dr. Selvig rubbed his eyes several times to confirm that the suddenly appearing Asgardian quartet was real and not just a figment of his imagination, he finally understood.
Looking at the shards of glass scattered all over the ground.
Turning his head again, he saw Vostagg, who was clearly unharmed during his enthusiastic conversation with Thor.
As Dr. Selvig's gaze grew increasingly complex and peculiar, he couldn't help but fall into deep contemplation, questioning his own existence.
If he remembered correctly, the glass used for the doors to the meeting place that S.H.I.E.L.D. arranged for them was bulletproof tempered glass, right...?
But in the face of this inexplicably appearing behemoth, it turned out to be as fragile as paper!
If it weren't for S.H.I.E.L.D. misleading me and cutting corners on the materials...
Does that mean that the brat I've always looked down on is actually Thor...?!
Therefore, faced with this dramatic scene...
As an astronomer, a staunch materialist...
For the first time since birth, Dr. Selvig's faith in science was severely shaken!
"Sorry, Doctor, I was so happy to suddenly reunite with my comrades that I was momentarily distracted... What were you saying about me just now?"
As the saying goes, people's joys and sorrows are not shared.
Compared to Dr. Selvig, whose values were shaken and who was deeply shocked.
Thor, however, felt that the subconscious action of Volstagg had indirectly confirmed his identity, and he finally let out the pent-up grievances that had been bottled up in his heart for the past few days!
He opened his arms wide and gave Vostagg a tight hug, thanking his good brother for appearing in time.
Meanwhile, he keenly sensed that Dr. Selvig, whose movements were as stiff as a machine, was slowly focusing his incredulous gaze on him.
Thor blinked and, true to his nature of reciprocity and revenge, feigned innocence and jokingly retorted.
"..."
Thor looked at everyone with an air of smug pride, as if he had just inherited the script of a son-in-law's rise to power.
Dr. Selvig, whose lips twitched incessantly, seemed to have given up. While remaining silent, he quietly clenched his fists.
Sure enough, even now that it's confirmed, this kid is indeed the legendary Thor...
But his nonchalant attitude still annoyed him!
He doesn't seem like a good man at all, the kind Jane would entrust her life to!