After the intense confrontation at the monitor, Thor had made a firm decision: he would lead some 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 seemed 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 monumental 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 mere whisper. "It looks like the one from Rika's zone."
Moments 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 men, 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 member 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 moment 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 some chills and thrills to your reading. Enjoy the costumes, candy, and haunted moments, 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 means everything. Have a fantastic Halloween, and stay tuned for more surprises in the chapters to come!
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