Chapter 1088: Awkward
Lin Rui immediately realized that the damaged window he saw was the result of Thor summoning Mjölnir, which shattered the glass on the facing wall.
Thor had only cleaned up the mess but hadnât thought about replacing the window, perhaps because he couldnât afford to hire someone to do it. Besides, he didnât dare to mention it or contact the landlord, fearing a scolding.
âOh⊠wellâŠâ Thor felt somewhat embarrassed and attempted to explain when he saw that Lin Rui had noticed the situation with his window.
âExactly! This time itâs not just about you getting shocked. Who knows how far-reaching the effects are,â Lin Rui frowned as he interrupted Thorâs explanation.
Indeed, looking out of Thorâs apartment window didnât reveal much, as it was daytime and the streetlights were originally turned off. However, Lin Rui could hear the complaints of nearby residents about the sudden power outage. With Lin Ruiâs abilities, he could even hear the complaints of people kilometers away.
âUh⊠really? WellâŠâ Thorâs embarrassment deepened upon hearing Lin Ruiâs words.
Ignoring Thorâs awkwardness, Lin Rui took out an earphone from his pocket and placed it in his ear. Then, he began contacting Jerry at the League of Defenders base.
âJerry, can you check the situation regarding the widespread power outage in the Queens area? Yeah⊠Iâll wait for your response⊠Is that so? Alright, thanks.â After contacting Jerry, Lin Rui received a prompt reply.
âHow is it? Whatâs the situation outside?â Thor anxiously asked after Lin Rui finished his conversation with Jerry.
âItâs nothing. The power is out within a five-kilometer radius. Except for military factories and a few large corporations, the electricity systems in residential buildings and public facilities have all collapsed,â Lin Rui calmly responded to Thorâs inquiry.
Lin Rui wasnât surprised by the result. When Mjölnir was still in New Mexico, it had caused multiple power outages at a SHIELD research facility.
Now that Mjölnir had returned to Thorâs possession, but he still couldnât control it properly, even a slight release of its power was enough to cause significant damage in New York City, an international metropolis.
âWhat should we do? Wonât someone come after me for this?!â Thor nervously walked to the window, his head extended to get a glimpse of the outside.
âWith such a widespread power system failure, the power department will definitely investigate the cause. Perhaps they have already identified the reason behind this malfunction,â Lin Ruiâs gaze flickered, and his tone suddenly became much more serious.
âAh?! With such a massive power outage, the resulting losses must be substantial. I canât afford to pay for that!â Thor became even more anxious upon hearing Lin Ruiâs serious tone.
Although Thor had already completed his father Odinâs test and recovered his identity as the Crown Prince of Asgard, he was still just a struggling person on Earth, living paycheck to paycheck. After several months on Earth, Thor had gradually integrated into life on this planet.
âNo, we canât wait for them to come knocking on our door! Jackson, letâs get out of here quickly!â Without waiting for Lin Rui to say anything, Thor briskly walked over from the window and grabbed his arm, ready to leave the apartment.
âHey! Donât panic! I was just teasing you!â Lin Rui held onto Thor and prevented him from leaving, laughing as he spoke.
Upon hearing Lin Ruiâs words, Thor immediately stopped in his tracks. However, there was still an element of disbelief in his eyes as he looked at Lin Rui, knowing the magnitude of the consequences caused by such a widespread power failure.
âRest assured, nothing will happen. Your current identity is known not only to me but also to SHIELD and Tony. Although this widespread power outage has caused some damage, nobody will come after you for it. SHIELD will handle it for you,â Lin Rui explained with a smile, seeing Thorâs perplexed and distrustful gaze.
Ever since the Dark Elves invaded Earth and Asgard dispatched powerful reinforcements, Thorâs identity had ceased to be a secret. As long as Thor didnât engage in any wrongdoing on Earth, SHIELD could effectively resolve simple property damages like this.
âReally?â Thor released his grip on Lin Ruiâs hand and continued to ask, still not entirely convinced.
âIf you donât believe me, you can wait and see, or should I ask for you?â Lin Rui replied, sensing Thorâs lingering doubts.
Given Lin Ruiâs familiarity with SHIELD, he could quickly receive a response by asking them.
âWellâŠâ
âHello, is this Agent Coulson? Itâs Mirage Knight⊠Yes, I wanted to ask about⊠â While Thor remained indecisive, Lin Rui resolutely dialed Agent Coulsonâs contact number at SHIELD.
âOh, you will handle it? Thank you very much!!â As Lin Rui had expected, Agent Coulson assured him that SHIELD would take care of the situation and prevent any trouble from reaching Thor.
âNow, you can relax. Take care of your appearance first. Who would be scared of you with your disheveled hair?â Lin Rui reminded Thor with a hint of helplessness, hanging up the phone. He wasnât here to solve Thorâs âsmall problems.â
âAlright, Iâll take a shower. Feel free to make yourself at home.â With the assurance that no one would come looking for him, Thor finally felt at ease and headed toward the bathroom after uttering those words.
Bang!
As Lin Rui watched Thorâs disheveled figure enter the bathroom and close the door, he surveyed the equally messy living room and couldnât help but sigh. Sitting casually was out of the question; finding a spot to stand was already a luxury.
With a sigh, Lin Rui had no choice but to get to work and tidy up the chaotic living room for Thor. Of course, he wouldnât touch Mjölnir, which lay in the corner of the room.
Whoosh!
Soon, the sound of running water from the shower filled the bathroom.
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While Lin Rui helped Thor clean up the living room, back at the SHIELD headquarters in Washington, Agent Coulson ended the call with a helpless expression on his face. After receiving a call from Mirage Knight, Coulson learned that their S-class individual had caused a significant problem in New York.
In order to demonstrate SHIELDâs sincerity, Coulson assured Mirage Knight over the phone that they would resolve the situation. He had already arranged for SHIELD agents in New York to take care of it.
âAh⊠Wasnât Mirage Knight severely injured and unconscious just a few days ago? Why is he causing trouble as soon as he wakes upâŠâ Coulson muttered helplessly while observing the busy activity of the elite agents in the headquarters.
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