Shadow of the Beautiful World

In a hospital operating room in a small city in Texas, Thor put down his forceps and stepped back, letting the nurses do the rest.

The God of Thunder looked at the blood stained on the gloves of his hands, and then at the patient lying on the operating rack.

A hearty smile spread across his masked face.

This is a very difficult operation, and it is also the first difficult operation performed by Thor independently. Dr. Strange, who has been serving as the chief surgeon during this long round of rounds, performed for Thor this time for the first time. assistant.

This was specially arranged by this proud and famous doctor, and it was also the best end gift for Thor's rounds.

Ah, it's finally over.

The two walked out of the operating room. In the locker room, Thor breathed a sigh of relief while changing clothes, and said to Dr. Stephen beside him:

There is no danger.

There's no surprise or danger, Donald, I've been watching with your help. I can handle any situation.

Stephen Strange took out his suit from the closet, and said to the rookie behind him:

What's more, who do you think taught you?

No, doctor.

After Thor changed his coat, he grabbed the black umbrella that he had never left for a while.

He turned his head, with a teasing expression on his face, and said to Stephen:

I don't mean the operation, doctor. I mean, our rounds are finally over. I can finally get rid of you. It's not easy to work under you.

I know you all don't like me, but strict requirements always make people improve quickly, like you, look at you now, Donald.

If I don't tell other people that you're just a freshman, the nurses will probably think you're some famous doctor.

Stephen didn't like such jokes. He really wasn't very good at getting along with people around him. In the past, this kind of thing was done by Dr. Palmer Christine. He was only responsible for operations and more difficult tasks.

As he buttoned his sleeves, he said to Thor:

You've made tremendous strides in your career as a doctor, and most of that is due to me.

God, this doctor is really not an easy person to deal with, especially with his fame, the part of his heart that belongs to pride and arrogance is being magnified.

Thor could sense it, but he didn't try to persuade it.

On the one hand, after the memory of the San Van Gonzal incident was erased, his relationship with Dr. Stephen fell back to being an ordinary friend.

On the other hand, it is useless for others to persuade you about this kind of issue that is related to your personal attitude towards life.

Thor understood this very well, because he was a proud and conceited man like Stephen before.

Okay, okay, thanks for your help, Stephen.

Thor turned around, stretched out his hand, and said to Stephen Strange:

Then goodbye, doctor, it's an honor to work with you for a while.

Well, goodbye, Donald.

Stephen reached out and took Thor's hand, and he said:

There is still your internship position in my medical team next year. I have already arranged for you. You are a talented person, Donald, don't waste your talent.

When you come next year, I will inspect you, but if there is a slight retreat, I will drive you away, no joke.

All right.

Thor was a little stunned. He looked at Stephen, who blinked and showed a perfect smile.

This doctor is actually quite handsome.

But Thor did not refuse Strange's kindness. The opportunity to intern in the medical team of a famous neurosurgeon is very precious for medical students.

Now that Thor has made a plan for his life, this opportunity should not be missed.

Stephen, put down your arrogant figure for a while, and go chase Dr. Palmer back.

As he left the locker room, Thor said to Stephen:

You need her, and don't miss her, really, or you'll regret it forever.

Stephen Strange didn't answer, he just took his watch out of the closet.

He rubbed the watch, turned it over, and on the back of the watch, some words were engraved. It was a gift from Palmer Christine on his birthday last year.

The proud doctor rubbed those words, he hesitated.

After all, he is just an ordinary person who is not good at handling emotions.

On the other side, Thor walked out of the locker room, leaning on an umbrella, carrying his bag, and walked out of the hospital.

The round is over, and he is going back to New York, just as Miss Jane Foster's astronomical experiment in Europe is also over, maybe they can have dinner together tonight.

If you are lucky, you may be able to relive the style of the desert night.

But just as Thor stepped out of the elevator, a familiar voice that was impossible and shouldn't appear here sounded behind him.

Hi brother.

???

Thor turned around in surprise, and saw Loki leaning against the vending machine, saying hello to him.

His younger brother was wearing a fine green trench coat lined with a well-fitting suit shirt and a scarf for decoration.

The black hair is neatly combed and looks very handsome.

The ladies coming and going around, whether they are nurses or patients in the hospital, their eyes will stay on Rocky, and Rocky himself seems to enjoy this kind of staring.

Loki?

A look of surprise appeared on Thor's face, he took a few steps forward, grabbed his brother's wrist, and said:

Why are you here?

I'll come and see you, brother.

Loki looked at the undisguised joy on Thor's face, and during this period of time, the haze that had been surging in his heart was also slightly reduced.

He breathed a sigh of relief and handed Thor a can of Coke in his hand. He winked at his brother and said:

I saw the operation just now. It seems that you have found a new job in Midgard and are you not going to be a soldier?

It's good to be a doctor.

Thor looked around, Loki was so handsome, there were many people watching them, Thor took Loki's hand and walked into the elevator, he said:

Let's find a place to have a good talk, brother, I really miss you guys for a while.

A few minutes later, the two brothers came to the top floor of the hospital. Thor was sitting on the edge of the roof, while Loki was leaning against the edge of the patio. The two were as stress-free and aimless as they were in Asgard. chatting.

Is this a hospital for people on Earth? It feels like a barbaric and backward slaughterhouse to me.

Rocky drank Coke, he complained:

I don't see a ritual prayer bonfire here, not even a glowing healing stone

Patients are crying, and doctors seem to be double-butchers, amputating limbs, using poisonous potions, tsk tsk, my brother, it seems that you were born to deal with blood, look at your new job.

This is the way of life on Earth, Loki.

Thor laughed aloud, he did not object to his brother's words.

When he first came to Earth, he had the same view on hospitals.

My father always told us that every world and every civilization has its own characteristics. As protectors, we cannot take the initiative to destroy those characteristics. I didn't quite understand it at the time, but now I know.

Thor said to Loki:

People on Earth trust their own medical system as much as they admire science to see the world.

If you try to heal them with healing stones and bonfires, they're going to be very uncomfortable, even though we all know that's more useful but that's the way the world works.

Brother, when you go deep into it, you will find that the world is actually not as bad as we thought.

Thor took a sip of Coke, patted his knees happily, and said:

There are beautiful things in this world, not less than Asgard.

Wow, your eyes are full of tenderness, Thor.

Loki seemed to have discovered a new continent, he said in surprise:

You are really different from before. It seems that this trip has really changed you. I guess, you have an extra girl by your side, right?

Yes.

Thor shrugged:

Jane is a kind girl.

All right.

Loki rubbed his forehead with some headaches, and he said to Thor:

Before I came, Sif also asked me to do some things. Now it seems that you may not need it, but brother, what about Sif?

You know what she's thinking. What's more, the king father and queen mother will definitely not agree to your marriage with an earth girl.

Jane is a mortal, Loki.

Thor bowed his head, and said:

She can't resist the invasion of time, and I'm destined to spend a long time on the earth, so I will discuss the issue between Sif and me in the future. At least for now, I can't abandon Jane. It's not fair to her.

How long do you intend to spend on Earth?

A gleam flashed in Loki's eyes, and he asked:

Tell me, are you crazy? Brother, if you admit your mistake to the king, you can go back. As long as you say sorry to the sky now, Heimdall will take us back immediately.

Are you really going to abandon your father and mother? Do you know how much your mother is worried about you?

Loki walked up to Thor, who whispered:

A lot of things have happened during the time you've been away. In order to help you, the Queen Mother sent the Destroyer to Earth privately, which angered Father.

Father and mother had a big fight, and the queen mother's power in the court was completely stripped away, and they are now separated

And me, brother, I have been in prison for several months for your secret, and I was not released until a few days ago.

Loki put his hand on Thor's shoulder, and he said sincerely:

Please, Thor, don't be so stubborn, our family really needs you.

Thor lowered his head and didn't speak. Judging from his fingers clasping the can, he was also very tangled. After several minutes, Thor sighed.

He raised his head, gave Loki a hard smile, and said:

No, I can not.

Is your persistence really that important?

Loki shouted out of composure:

You hurt everyone, Thor! Even me

It doesn't matter, Loki, my brother.

Thor held the umbrella in his hand and said to Loki seriously:

Compared with you, father, and queen, it is not important at all. But if I lose it, I will no longer be Thor, and if I can't hold the hammer, I can't protect anyone.

I once swore to protect you. If you don't have the strength to protect the Nine Kingdoms, you cannot fulfill this promise.

Thor pursed his lips and said:

So it matters.

I promise you, when you need me, brother, I will definitely be by your side.

What about the throne?

Rocky asked:

You have longed to be a king since you were a child, are you going to give up now? Do you know how much this will disappoint your father?

Loki, listen to me.

Thor took his brother's hand, and he said:

If the price of sitting on the throne is that I become a cold and heartless fellow who ignores all cries for help, then I would rather be a fighter who does his own way.

This trip made me realize a lot. Protection is more important than power!

Besides, isn't there still you?

Thor showed a warm smile to his brother, he patted Loki on the shoulder, and he said:

You will make a good king, Loki, you always know how to balance, you can always find a good way, your brain is better than mine, you are more suitable for that position than me

After helping me take good care of my father and mother, I will pray for them in Midgard. Also, come and see me if you have nothing to do.

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Loki looked at Thor in disbelief, and the latter's eyes were incredibly calm at this moment.

Thor at this moment even reminded Loki of Odin.

Odin would occasionally look like this

The relationship between their father and son was really carved out of the same mold.

Loki felt a little jealous at this moment, jealous from the bottom of his heart.

And at this moment, he finally understood the meaning of Thor's exile. Under Odin's arrangement, Thor has embarked on the road of experience as the king of Asgard, just like his ancestors.

This is Thor's epic.

Even after Thor did such a wrong thing, Odin still gave him the best

Though Thor himself knows nothing about it.

What did Odin give Loki?

The warmth filled with lies, the love disguised by deceit, and the road of King Jotunheim that is doomed to be difficult in the future.

because of his blood

He could never be Thor.

He can never be the king in Odin's eyes.

He will never be able to replace Thor's position in the hearts of his parents.

He can only be Thor's shadow forever, even if Thor has chosen to exile himself.

At this moment, Loki, who was born in a lie, was filled with bitterness, and a kind of jealousy and resentment born of love reverberated in his heart, like the whisper of the devil.

Maybe Mephisto is right

All right.

Loki squatted in front of Thor, holding Thor's hand with both hands, and said softly:

If it's your decision, if you have to

Then I can only wish you the best of luck, brother.