I, a ship girl, am the savior of civilization.

Hmm, at least, Laura doesn't want herself and Belfast to cater to Thor's bad temper.

"Then let's ask S.H.I.E.L.D. for a sightseeing spot first. If Fury requests it, we can tell you part of the story about the Nine Realms and Asgard."

After thinking it over, Laura decided to let Thor suffer a beating from human society. Before that, it would be fine for him to relax and have some fun with S.H.I.E.L.D.

"As for Thor, I hope he's alright."

Treated as mentally ill, stunned by an electric shock device, denied by Mjolnir after his divine powers were sealed, deceived by his brother Loki, and lied about his father's death...

It's best for Thor to avoid contact with others right now, since he hasn't yet experienced the warmth and kindness of society.

In fact, even after this incident, Thor is still not considered mature in Laura and Belfast's eyes.

It wasn't until Ragnarok, when Asgard was destroyed, and Thor lost an eye and was even sold into slavery on Sakaar, that he truly acquired the qualities and abilities to be a king.

Oh, Asgard was already gone by then, so it's alright.

Upon hearing Laura's decision, Belfast didn't hesitate and immediately contacted Fury.

"Miss Belfast, is there anything I can help you with?"

Fury was somewhat surprised to receive the communication labeled as Aieriel, and at the same time, he began to feel uneasy.

Every time I get a call from Belfast, it's never anything good.

"Director Fury, greetings. But please don't worry, I'm here for matters concerning New Mexico."

Belfast greeted her and got straight to the point: "The Second Miss has just returned and is quite interested in Thor's Hammer in New Mexico. I heard that Coulson has already assembled a team under your orders. I just hope to have two sightseeing spots."

"Thor's hammer? Do you know what that is?"

Without giving a direct response, Fury astutely picked up on the key words Belfast deliberately revealed.

“That’s right. If you’re interested, I can explain it to you later, but before that, I hope you’ll give me a response first.”

Belfast glanced furtively at Laura, who was sitting on a booster stool swinging her legs, and continued, "After all, a maid can't keep her master waiting."

"Okay, I'll let Coulson know when the time comes."

Having anticipated the potential gains and losses, Fury readily agreed.

However, having just passed through the spatial vortex, Belfast looked at the bewildered Coulson with a smile and then said, "Actually, it doesn't have to be so complicated."

“Perhaps you can tell Mr. Colson directly now.”

Belfast transferred the communication from her ship to Coulson, gesturing to him with her eyes.

“Yes, Mr. Coulson, he’s right in front of us.”

65. Thor: The Prelude

"Okay, I understand. Please come in, both of you."

Coulson waved his hand, signaling the SHIELD agents around him to lower their weapons. When Laura activated the space bridge earlier, it had given Coulson and the other agents quite a fright.

Although the Dawn's appearance caused quite a stir, not everyone knew the inside story. Moreover, because it had only had candid contact with S.H.I.E.L.D., even the military was unaware of Belfast and Laura Ariel's identities.

Belial's identity is unknown to agents below level eight within S.H.I.E.L.D. As for Laura, it's kept secret to a minimum of only a handful of people (not really).

Even Coulson only learned the truth by chance after meeting the two.

But according to Belfast, they came directly by activating the spatial vortex after Director Fury gave their approval, so it didn't count as acting first and asking for permission later.

I'm a little depressed.

However, Coulson quickly adjusted his mindset and led Belfast and Laura into the newly established temporary base.

In New Mexico, S.H.I.E.L.D. did have a secret base, but due to the special nature of Thor's hammer, Coulson was unable to take Mjolnir with him, so he could only build an analysis site there.

"Barton, could you please entertain this gentleman..."

Belfast needs to explain to the director about Meow Neal, and Coulson also receives news that a civilian astronomy group has reportedly discovered previous records of celestial anomalies and is preparing to check on the requisitioned equipment.

Therefore, Coulson decided to entrust Laura to Hawkeye, who had come with him. Besides being busy with work, Coulson believed that Hawkeye might be better suited to look after children than he was.

“Olivega Laura Loresia, just call me Laura.”

Staring at Hawkeye, who would become a member of the Avengers in the future, Laura's eyes were full of curiosity: "Uncle, what's your name?"

“Barton, call me Barton, Uncle Barton or Hawkeye, it’s fine.”

Although Barton knew Laura's identity was not simple when he saw her emerge from the spatial vortex, the fact that his director and superior Coulson were not too wary proved that Laura's relationship with S.H.I.E.L.D. was probably good.

With Barton's Level 7 agent clearance, it was a bit of a stretch for him to find out about Laura and Aieriel, but that didn't stop Barton from speculating.

Belfast, the former third-in-command and current second-in-command of Stark Industries, was someone Barton naturally knew. Combined with the sudden appearance of the portal earlier, Barton suspected that Stark Industries might have developed a usable spatial device.

However, even knowing that Laura's background was not simple, it was difficult for Barton to put on a stern face and act as a cold-blooded agent in the face of such a cute child as Laura.

Little did people know that behind his identity as a secret agent, Patton was also a father with a happy family.

“I have a daughter who is about your age. If she were with you, you would probably have a lot in common.”

Barton led Laura to a quieter room, opened the counter, and then showed Laura what he was holding: "Is it juice or mineral water?"

"juice."

Laura answered in a melodious voice, saying that Patton had made a very good first impression on her. She felt a long-lost sense of Jefferson from Pacific Rim when she saw Patton.

No wonder he's a parent; he's a parent himself.

Barton took out a bottle of orange juice, found two cups, and poured Laura a full glass, even thoughtfully adding a straw.

I have a feeling that S.H.I.E.L.D.'s funds are being wasted in strange ways.

Sitting face to face, gazing at Laura's delicate face, Barton consciously ignored the slightly different anime style compared to the others, and tried his best to think of some topics that Laura might be interested in.

"So, is Laura here in New Mexico for vacation?"

Taking a sip of orange juice, Laura tilted her head and looked at Barton: "No, Laura is looking for someone and just wanted to ask for directions."

"Excuse me?"

Finding someone is understandable, but asking for directions? Barton really couldn't figure out what kind of direction it was that even spatial teleportation couldn't solve.

"The way to the Central Court of the Nine Realms."

Laura put down her cup, raised her hands, and made a big circle: "Lola wants to go see Asgard, and while she's at it, use the Rainbow Bridge to go to other places."

Asgard and the Rainbow Bridge?

Barton frowned; this seemed to be something from Norse mythology.

Considering Chief Fury's attitude, Barton seriously considered this point. Even if Laura was just fooling around, Belfast wouldn't necessarily join in the folly, would it?

Moreover, combined with the previously discovered unbearably heavy hammer, it seemed to correspond to a certain artifact in Norse mythology, and Barton gradually began to believe Laura's words.

If it were anyone else, Barton might have just laughed it off. But after witnessing the Space Bridge vortex, Belfast and Fury's conversation, and Coulson's attitude, Barton's first reaction wasn't doubt, but rather to start thinking along these lines.

Looking back now, it was quite accurate.

He didn't ponder for long, but just as Patton was about to start a conversation, a clap of thunder sounded, accompanied by lightning. The weather changed abruptly, and the sound of torrential rain hitting the windows caught Patton off guard.

Thinking of his daughter's frightened appearance in the rainstorm, Barton quickly looked at Laura.

However, what came into view was Laura staring at the torrential rain with great interest, muttering to herself.

"It's raining, so Thor should be here soon."

If I remember correctly, it was in this kind of weather that Thor stormed into the S.H.I.E.L.D. temporary base, taking down half the agents in the camp before finally reaching Mjolnir.

However, under the watchful eyes of Coulson and Hawkeye, he couldn't budge his hammer no matter what he did. Finally, his entire body turned gray, his face filled with disbelief, as if his most trusted brother had betrayed him.

Thinking of Thor's appearance, Laura couldn't help but burst out laughing, which puzzled Barton, yet he also felt a sense of empathy.

In terms of humor, Barton sometimes struggles to connect with his daughter.

But is rain really that interesting?

Looking out the window at the dense raindrops falling and the occasional flash of lightning, Patton fell into deep thought.

However, this moment of contemplation was quickly interrupted by the sudden sound of an alarm.

"Beep beep beep—(Real alarm)"

This is an intruder alert!

He stood up instantly, and after understanding what the alarm meant, Barton reverted to the demeanor of a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, grabbing the bow and arrows lying to the side and preparing to leave.

But recalling the orders Coulson had left behind, Patton found himself in a dilemma.

Seeing Barton's hesitation, Laura, holding the orange juice, said, "That was an alarm, right? If anything happens, Uncle Barton, don't worry, Laura will be fine."

Before Patton could even feel grateful for Laura's understanding, Laura delivered another blow.

"Lola can go with Uncle Barton."

On the fifth day of this "clucking" habit, I still want to cluck.

Although I only have 4 words left in my manuscript...

66. Let's get straight to the point with Laura's version of Crimson Lord.

In the end, Barton agreed to let Laura go out with him, but only on the condition that she stand in the high-altitude safe zone.

Having received word that the intruder was only one person and that Coulson would arrive soon, Barton believed the threat was not actually that great.

Even though most of the agents at the S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters had been taken down, Barton wasn't worried.

They're just a bunch of secret agents, aren't they? You're making it sound like he can't take them down.

Standing on the high platform, Laura watched Thor rush over recklessly, her thoughts gradually drifting away.

If she asked herself honestly, Laura actually hated the Asgardian gods. Their supreme status and long reign over the Nine Realms made them treat Earth like medieval nobles treated commoners.

Perhaps in the past, Asgard did indeed protect Earth, but Earth has now embarked on an independent path, and the ancient hierarchical system is no longer suitable for the emerging social culture.

But it's clear the Asgardians don't see it that way. Odin will never give Earth equal respect until he demonstrates sufficient power and status.

Of course, Earth has the Sorcerer Supreme in charge, which even Odin has to take seriously. However, having been separated from the dimensional space for a long time to resist invasions, the Ancient One is now unlikely to be able to help Earth.