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Thor's departure did not stir any emotion in Loki. He remained calm, knowing Thor was never his true objective. Thor was merely a bonus in his larger plan. When that plan came to fruition, Thor would kneel before him, powerless, perhaps even kissing his boots.

"You let him escape, Loki," the Chitauri King growled, his tone sharp and accusing.

The King's piercing gaze held both suspicion and resentment. A loyal servant to Thanos, he had waded through seas of blood, massacring countless races in his master's name. His hatred for Loki, an Asgardian who had somehow earned Thanos's trust, festered like a wound.

But Loki's face remained cold and impassive. Tilting his head, he said with a hint of mockery, "Are you accusing me of jeopardizing the plan?"

The Chitauri King froze, his imposing figure stiff. After a tense silence, he muttered through gritted teeth, "I'll be watching you, Loki. If I sense even a whisper of betrayal, the Chitauri armies will rip you apart."

Loki barely reacted, his gaze distant. He murmured to himself, "The next surprise will be even grander, my dear Chitauri. I assure you, Asgard will tremble."

Back in Asgard, the energy portal of the Rainbow Bridge shimmered as Thor stepped through hastily. Heimdall stood solemnly at his post, his Guardian Sword in hand.

"You saw it, didn't you?" Thor asked, his voice heavy.

"I did," Heimdall replied, unflinching.

"You know what I'm talking about."

Heimdall's expression did not change. "Loki wields the Spear of Eternity. It cloaks him from my sight."

Thor clenched his fists. "A conspiracy is brewing, Heimdall, and we remain blind to its depth. This is dangerous."

"I've been tracking the Chitauri flagship," Heimdall said with a frown. "They linger near the MX13 system, yet they haven't made any moves to attack."

"The Chitauri revel in carnage and conquest," Thor said grimly. "My father should have obliterated them long ago."

"But they aren't foolish enough to provoke Asgard without cause," Heimdall countered.

Thor nodded slowly. "Exactly. The Chitauri are pawns in a larger game. The true mastermind hides in the shadows, plotting against us and the Nine Realms."

Heimdall studied Thor for a moment before asking, "What will you do?"

Thor paced, Mjolnir in hand, his mind sharp. "I'll summon the gods and sound the alarm. War looms on the horizon, and with my father still in the Odinsleep, I must uncover the identity of Loki's benefactor."

Heimdall's stoic demeanor softened slightly. "Wisdom and patience suit you, Thor."

Thor allowed himself a small smile before striding toward Asgard's great halls.

True to his word, Thor summoned the gods to warn them of the approaching danger. The Asgardian army prepared for battle, but Thor had another plan. With Heimdall's help, he opened the Rainbow Bridge and descended upon Earth.

A vibrant beam of light pierced the New York skyline, landing near Stark Tower. The sudden arrival caused panic on the streets, with traffic grinding to a halt and onlookers pointing at the spectacle.

"Who is that guy?" someone murmured.

"Is he a mutant?" another asked.

"He looks like he stepped out of a medieval fair!"

"Wait, that's Thor! He's been on the news before, hasn't he?"

Thor ignored the chatter. With Mjolnir in hand, he leaped effortlessly to the tower's rooftop. He landed with a resonant thud, drawing startled glances from within.

Through the glass, familiar faces turned to meet him—Tony Stark, Cyclops, and Storm among them. As the windows slid open, Thor strode in, a wide grin splitting his face. He embraced them one by one, his booming laughter filling the room.

Tony, ever the pragmatist, raised an eyebrow. "Well, welcome back to Earth, big guy, but your entrance caused a bit of a stir."

Pouring a glass of whiskey, Tony handed it to Thor, who downed it in one gulp. "I've missed Midgard's drinks," Thor declared. "Especially the beer Jane introduced me to."

Tony smirked. "Let's hope you didn't come just for the refreshments."

Thor's expression turned serious. "I wish it were so. Trouble brews, Stark. I need the Avengers' help."

The room fell silent. Outside, the sun gleamed off Stark Tower as the battle for the realms began to unfold.

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