I Became Spider-Man's Cousin in Anime Crossover

Chapter 197 Riley: Are you Thor or the God of Hammers?

Of course, since eleven talismans from this universe had already been collected during the raid on the Black Hand, Riley believed that the restrictions on their use could be relaxed somewhat.

That's why, after calming Max down, Riley didn't forget to jump off the second floor. He used the power of the Horse Talisman to heal Thor, who had been electrocuted and turned into a "Super Asgardian."

Then, under the wash of the rain, Thor, who had fainted, quickly regained consciousness.

However, for Thor at this moment, who realized he had truly lost his divine power and become a mere mortal, his heart shattered...

Falling into a coma is actually a good thing.

Look, here it is...

"...Oh God, this is a nightmare...Father, have you really given up on me...?"

After a brief moment of confusion, Thor suddenly sat up and looked around.

It wasn't until the unfamiliar surroundings and the quietly tilted Thor's hammer that he realized he was still on Earth.

Thor was forced to accept this cold and cruel reality. Like a sullen, large golden retriever, he drooped his head and let out a mournful wail filled with despair.

"I think your father might have other plans... perhaps he hopes you'll make some changes through this trip to Earth?"

Fortunately, Thor's luck wasn't completely terrible.

Among the many superheroes who have appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor, with his cheerful and outgoing personality and constant source of laughter, is one of Riley's favorite characters.

Therefore, Riley, who knew from the plot that Thor had no hostility, did not deliberately make things difficult for Thor, or take the opportunity to mock him or retaliate for his previous rude remarks.

On the contrary, when Thor was at his most down and helpless, she gently comforted him and reached out her hand to him.

"Let me formally introduce myself. I'm Spider-Man. Nice to meet you, Mr. Thor... Of course, if you're not comfortable with that, I can respect your preference and call you Thor instead?"

"...Just call me Thor. I'm no longer worthy of that title, and...I apologize for my previous remarks, my friend."

At this moment, Thor, realizing that he might have to live as a mortal from now on, has completely let go of the pride and arrogance that belonged to a god.

Furthermore, Thor not only sensed genuine goodwill from Riley, but Riley was also the only person Thor truly believed was "Thor" from the moment he arrived on Earth.

So much so that Thor, now lost and unsure of where to go in the future, instinctively chose to be close to Riley, like a drowning person seeing a lifeline.

Then, in a manner extremely rare for Thor, he lowered his proud head and sincerely admitted his mistake to Riley's face. He then took Riley's hand and, with Riley's help, slowly stood up.

Then, like a child who had lost himself and could never go back, he hung his head helplessly and stood there in a daze for a long time.

Only after Riley tiptoed slightly and patted the big man's shoulder silently to comfort him did he sigh and continue speaking with difficulty.

"...Sigh, I'm not afraid to admit it, but this is the first time in my life I've ever not known what to do next... I thought that as long as I could touch Mjolnir again, I could regain my power and become the all-powerful Thor once more... But now, even my closest comrades have chosen to abandon me. I really don't know what to do..."

"Looks like that hammer really is important to you..."

At the same time, Riley first waved his hand, signaling the armed agents who were secretly waiting to put away their weapons and leave.

Then he led Thor toward the camp's living quarters. Along the way, he asked Thor a serious question.

"No offense intended, Thor... As far as I know, both the titles people have recorded in legends and the words you yourself have used tell me that you are 'Thor.' And that hammer is merely your weapon, isn't it?"

As soon as Riley finished speaking, the others following behind him probably had no idea what he was going to say next.

However, the Spider-Man team members, who had experienced the multiverse crisis with Riley and created the historic moment of the seven Spiders appearing together, vaguely sensed from this familiar opening gesture that Riley was about to say something that would hurt their feelings and break their defenses.

Even with their masks concealing their faces, the three boys all wore expectant smiles, as if they were watching a good show.

"That's true, but that's all in the past. Now, I am..."

Meanwhile, Thor, completely unaware of Riley's "dark psychology," had eyes as clear as a naive college student. Without even thinking, he gave an affirmative answer.

"So, if you lose all your power if you don't gain the hammer's approval..."

Riley was waiting for the moment when Thor himself would admit that he was "Thor".

Before Thor could finish speaking, Riley asked a new question.

While controlling the blindfold, mimic the action of blinking.

While meeting Thor's puzzled gaze, she continued speaking in an innocent tone, full of self-righteousness.

"Then, compared to the title 'Thor,' the name 'God of Hammers' is clearly more fitting for your identity, isn't it?"

"What...! How dare you insult me ​​like this! I challenge you to a duel!"

Almost as soon as Riley finished speaking, Thor, who had finally calmed down a bit, instantly bristled like an enraged lion.

Clearly, Thor has gradually accepted the harsh reality that he will henceforth be just a mortal.

However, the beliefs and glory that Thor once held as the crown prince of Asgard and a high-ranking god were not so easy to let go of.

Upon hearing Riley question the legitimacy of his title, Thor's initial goodwill towards Riley vanished instantly. Amidst the commotion, he threw a punch at Riley!

But for Riley, a pure numerical monster, let alone the fact that Thor is now just a mortal, even if he regained his divine power, he might not be able to defeat Riley in his normal state.

Not to mention that Riley now possesses conceptual items such as the Twelve Talismans, which are almost equivalent to the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect!

Therefore, when faced with Thor's punch that broke through his defenses, Riley simply raised a finger and easily blocked Thor's punch, just like Goku blocked Future Trunks' swordsmanship.

Thor gradually realized that Riley, who seemed like a nice guy, was actually much stronger than he appeared, and he calmed down and stopped throwing pointless punches.

Riley then reached out and gently patted Thor's shoulder to soothe him, calming the man who dared not speak his anger. He then continued the previous conversation, speaking slowly and deliberately.

"If I understand correctly, it's like how a person is born knowing how to breathe without being taught by anyone... The divine power that controls lightning comes from yourself; it's an ability you were born with."

"So, Thor, you should be more confident... What's stuck in that pit now is just a hammer, a weapon you're comfortable using, not the source of your power."

"In other words, the divine power you are so proud of has always been with you and has never left you."

"As long as you live, no one can take this divine power away from you."

"Even your father couldn't do that."