I'm starting a mythology craze at Marvel

Chapter 201 Great Changes in Europe

"Father, you are not dead? It is really great that you are not dead!"

Thor cried like a tearful man and held Odin tightly at the gate of S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters without letting go.

There were already a circle of agents surrounding them, but no one dared to take action.

Because Nick Fury, who was lying on the ground twitching, had already told everyone what the consequences would be if they dared to attack this strong man.

What's more, Thor has worked in SHIELD for a period of time, so everyone knows him.

Although people felt strange that he kept crying while hugging the old man who was the gatekeeper, no one would step forward to stop him.

"Child, I'm sorry, I'm not your father."

"No, you are!"

Thor was in tears. The God of Thunder, the King of Asgard, was crying like a child.

Odin looked embarrassed. He came to work for Xia Ling in secret and no one else could know about it no matter what.

Therefore, although he felt sorry for Thor, he could never admit it.

"Thor, you really have the wrong person. I'm just an ordinary guard of S.H.I.E.L.D., not your father Odin." Odin tried to break free from Thor's tight hug, but Thor was extremely emotional and didn't want to let go.

Xia Ling heard the noise outside the door, frowned slightly, and stood up and walked out of the office. He saw Thor hugging Odin and crying, while the agents around him stood there with a bewildered look on their faces.

"What's going on?" Xia Ling asked in a deep voice.

An agent quickly stepped forward to report: "Director, Mr. Thor suddenly came here and said that Odin is his father. We..."

Xia Ling interrupted the agent, walked up to Thor, and looked at him deeply: "Thor, I know you are very excited now, but you really recognized the wrong person. This is Odin, he is indeed the guard of our SHIELD, not your father."

Thor looked up at Xia Ling, his eyes full of tears: "No, he is my father, I will not make a mistake!"

Xia Ling looked at Thor's determined and painful eyes, knowing that a simple explanation would not be able to shake his faith. He sighed and decided to take a more direct but gentle approach to deal with this difficult situation.

"Thor, I understand how you miss your father. The pain of losing a loved one is hard for anyone to bear. But the reality is, Mr. Odin is indeed a member of our S.H.I.E.L.D. He is a gatekeeper, not the king of Asgard as you think." Xia Ling's voice was gentle but powerful, trying to penetrate the fog in Thor's heart.

Odin also took the opportunity to try to break free from Thor's embrace again, his eyes full of helplessness and apology: "Thor, I sincerely hope that you can find a true sense of belonging and peace, but I am here, just an ordinary person, a loyal guard. Your father should be waiting for you in the world that belongs to you."

As he spoke, Odin gently patted Thor's broad shoulders, trying to comfort him in a fatherly manner. Although he knew how important such identity was to Thor, he had to cruelly refuse.

Thor's body trembled slightly and his tears continued to fall, but he seemed to begin to realize the firmness and consistency in the words of the people around him.

He slowly loosened his hand, his eyes moving back and forth between Odin and Xia Ling, his inner struggle obvious.

"But...how could I be wrong? My feelings and my heart are telling me that he is my father." Thor's voice trembled with a hint of unwillingness and despair.

Seeing this, Xia Ling took a step forward and gently placed his hand on Thor's shoulder: "Thor, sometimes our hearts will be deluded by desire and memory. But there is only one truth, it may be cruel, but it is also the power that keeps us moving forward. Your father, no matter where he is, must want to see you as strong and brave, not you immersed in illusions."

At this time, the surrounding agents also stepped forward and expressed their understanding and support in their own ways.

Thor finally let go of his hand, but his eyes were still fixed on Odin, fearing that he would run away. Odin shook his head helplessly and took Thor into a lounge next door.

Xia Ling watched the two men leave, thinking to himself. He knew Thor's identity was very important, and if this matter was not handled properly, it might cause even greater trouble. He decided to let Thor calm down first, and then find a way to resolve the matter.

Meanwhile, in the lounge, Odin was trying to calm Thor down. He understood Thor's feelings at the moment, but he also knew that he couldn't admit his identity. He could only explain patiently, hoping that Thor could understand the truth.

"Thor, I know you miss your father very much, but I am really not him. I am just an ordinary gatekeeper and have nothing to do with you." Odin said.

Thor shook his head: "No, you are my father. I can feel your breath and your power. You can't deceive me!"

Odin sighed helplessly: "Thor, you are really stubborn. But the fact is, I am not your father. Perhaps you can try to accept this reality and go find your real father."

Thor's eyes flashed with disappointment when he heard this, but he quickly cheered up and said firmly: "No, I won't give up. I will definitely find you, my father!"

Odin looked at the unyielding light in Thor's eyes and felt mixed emotions.

For Thor, the God of Thunder from Asgard, admitting or denying his own identity is no longer just a simple personal choice, but is related to Thor's inner beliefs and persistence, and even the stability and future of the entire Kingdom of Asgard.

"Thor, I understand your persistence and respect your feelings, but the truth is often more complicated and difficult to accept than what we wish in our hearts. I am just an ordinary gatekeeper here, and I am completely different from the King of Asgard you know."

Odin's voice was low and sincere, and he tried to make Thor understand this cruel reality in his own way.

Thor clenched his fists, his eyes were red, but there was an unyielding light in his eyes: "No, I can't accept such an answer. My intuition and my memory are telling me that you are my father. Maybe there are misunderstandings and secrets, but I must uncover it and find the truth."

Seeing this, Odin felt inexplicably moved and sad.

He wanted to admit to Thor that he was Odin, but Xia Ling would not allow him to do so. If he really told her, who knows what would happen. Therefore, even though his eldest son was in such a state of distress, he could only deny it.

"Thor, look at me and feel with your heart." Odin said, slowly stretching out his hand with his palm facing up, as if to catch something invisible. "I am Odin, but I am the Odin of this era, an ordinary gatekeeper. Your father, the Odin who ruled Asgard and possessed endless wisdom and power, exists in your memories and legends, not here. You must accept this fact, and then, with this memory, move on."

Thor stared into Odin's eyes, trying to find a hint of deception, but he only saw sincerity and helplessness.

He slowly lowered his head and tears fell again, but this time, he did not refute, but began to think about Odin's words.

"Perhaps... you are right." Thor's voice was low and heavy, as if he was carrying the weight of Asgard. "But my search will not stop. I will find the truth, no matter where it is, no matter what it is."

Odin patted Thor's shoulder gently, with a complex emotion in his eyes: "My child, the truth is often more complicated than we think, but as long as you are brave enough to look for it, there will always be an answer. Although I cannot be your father, I will be here to support you and help you as a friend."

At this time, the door of the lounge opened slightly and Xia Ling walked in.

Thor, Odin, I believe you have had in-depth discussions. Now, let us face this challenge together and find the most appropriate solution. "

There was unquestionable firmness in Xia Ling's words. He walked between the two men, looking back and forth between Thor and Odin, as if assessing their current mental state.

Thor raised his head, his eyes flashing with unextinguished persistence and determination: "Xia Ling, I must find the truth. Whether Mr. Odin admits it or not, I feel that he and I have an inseparable connection."

Xia Ling nodded to show his understanding: "Thor, I respect your feelings. But we must also be realistic. Odin, as a member of our SHIELD, his identity is public and clear. And you, as the God of Thunder of Asgard, your identity is equally important and special. We need to find a balance that can protect your feelings without affecting the operation of SHIELD."

Odin also spoke at this time, with a barely perceptible tenderness in his voice: "Thor, I understand your persistence. But as Xia Ling said, we need a solution. Perhaps you can try to find the answer from another angle, such as reviewing your memories, or communicating with other people in Asgard to see if you can find new clues."

Thor was silent for a while, as if thinking about the feasibility of this suggestion. Finally, he nodded, with a hint of compromise in his tone: "Okay, I will try, but before that, I hope Mr. Odin can give me a chance so that I can get to know him more deeply. Maybe in this way, I can find more clues about the truth."

Xia Ling looked at Odin, then at Thor, and nodded: "This is a good suggestion. Odin, what do you think?"

Odin frowned slightly, obviously hesitant about this proposal. But considering Thor's insistence and Xia Ling's proposal, he finally nodded: "Okay, but we must be careful and not let this matter affect the daily work of S.H.I.E.L.D."

Thor smiled gratefully when he heard this: "Thank you, I will cherish this opportunity."

"Now that we have reached an agreement, Thor, please leave here first. I have something to say to our guard."

There was a hint of unquestionable majesty in Xia Ling's words. Although Thor was unwilling, he slowly stood up, his eyes wandering between Odin and Xia Ling. Finally, he nodded and decided to leave temporarily.

He looked at Odin deeply, as if he wanted to engrave the man's appearance into his heart, then he turned around and walked out of the lounge, looking back every few steps.

"Commander, can I really not reveal my identity to Thor?"

Soon after Thor left the room, Odin couldn't wait to step forward and express his thoughts to Xia Ling.

"What are you thinking? Of course not, Odin. Don't let Thor know your identity. I won't allow it. Do you understand?"

Xia Ling's tone was firm and serious, and his eyes were staring straight at Odin like a sharp sword, leaving no room for retreat.

Odin sighed helplessly and nodded to show his understanding: "I understand, Chief. I will continue to play the role of a good gatekeeper and will not let Thor discover the truth."

Seeing this, Xia Ling nodded slightly, a look of satisfaction on his face. Just as he was about to say something, Hawkeye rushed in.

"Director, Natasha sent an urgent report. Something big happened in Europa!"

Xia Ling's expression instantly became serious when he heard this. He quickly turned to Hawkeye and asked, "What's the specific situation? What did Natasha say?"

Hawkeye glanced at Odin and said nothing, but kept his eyes on Xia Ling.

"It's okay, he's not an outsider, just tell me, what happened?"

Seeing Xia Ling give the order, Hawkeye had no worries and said quickly: "Natasha said that the monsters created by the plague and the Khorne Legion led by Banner are fighting again.

The fighting between the two countries caused further damage to Germany, the battlefield, and the defense line formed by the coalition forces could be destroyed at any time. "

Xia Ling's brows were furrowed, and his eyes revealed an unquestionable determination. "We must take action immediately and cannot sit back and watch the Germanic defenses collapse. Notify all available personnel and prepare for emergency mission deployment."

Hawkeye nodded immediately and turned to carry out the order.

"Chief, do you need me to go?"

After hearing this, Odin thought for a while and then walked up to Xia Ling and asked.

"No, that's not necessary. I have my own use for your words."

Xia Ling's eyes were deep. He gently patted Odin's shoulder, and his tone was full of unquestionable authority: "Odin, your role is more critical. It is also your responsibility to guard SHIELD's defense line here. As for Thor, he needs time to calm down, and we must also prevent him from doing something irreversible due to impulse."

Odin nodded slightly, with a complex look in his eyes, showing both worry about the upcoming war and respect for Xia Ling's decision. "I understand, Director. I will do my best to ensure the safety of S.H.I.E.L.D."

In distant Europe, Natasha...
(End of this chapter)