Chapter 198: C191
After that, there were no more arguments. Thor drank heavily and deftly steered the conversation toward lighter topics as he chatted with Sergei and the others.
This was precisely Wanda, Sergei, and Pietro's intention. Their plan was twofold: first, to secure Thor's friendship, and second, to learn what they could from him.
Wanda had read extensively at Kamar-Taj, including records about Asgard and the Nine Realms, but those were just written accounts. They couldn't compare to firsthand knowledge. Thor's long life and unique identity meant he had experienced and witnessed far more than most beings could imagine. He was a living repository of invaluable information.
Through Thor, Wanda learned about a gentle and benevolent god living on the galaxy's edge—a guardian of their realm. He also shared intimate knowledge of the Nine Realms and revealed secrets about the universe that had never been documented.
Jane Foster and Dr. Selvig listened intently, their initial wariness fading. Jane, in particular, set aside her earlier anger, eager to jot down Thor's revelations. Some of the details Thor casually mentioned could upend the scientific community and reshape humanity's understanding of the cosmos.
But time marched on, and even Thor, now in mortal form, could not withstand the effects of alcohol forever. After countless bottles of beer, he finally succumbed to drunkenness.
Thor's inebriation signaled the end of the night. Wanda, Sergei, and Pietro helped Jane carry the unconscious Thor to the sofa before saying their goodbyes.
Over the following days, Thor stayed at Jane's house. Sometimes, he wandered the town, taking in the sights. Other times, he stood alone on the rooftop, a bottle of beer in hand, gazing into the distance. His eyes always seemed to fix on the horizon—the direction of Mjölnir.
He had seen the news not long after meeting Wanda and her companions. His hammer had come to Midgard with him.