As they absorbed the recent events, the crowd around Audrey and Gisli was buzzing with speculative thoughts. What if they, too, could receive a blessing or power from the God of Light, Balder? The possibilities of extended lifespans, enhanced strength, and new rights danced through their minds.
The rapid breaths that filled the air seemed to signal a growing wave of curiosity and hope. Thoughts of divine favor began to surface in nearly everyone's mind.
Syd, sensing the influx of these thoughts through the Mind Stone and his own psychic abilities, couldn't help but twitch his mouth in disbelief. Their audacity was truly something.
At this point, Lawrence, having snapped out of his initial shock, looked at Audrey and then glanced at Gisli's lifeless body on the ground. He suddenly felt a wave of apprehension and hesitantly asked, "He should be dead, right?"
"What do we do about the body?"
The onlookers and passersby, now coming back to their senses, started to move. Some brave souls approached Gisli's body, checking for signs of life before quickly retracting their hands when they confirmed his death.
Although Gisli was deceased, they still called 911 for an ambulance and police to come to the scene.
Soon, emergency services arrived. The police began questioning the witnesses, and the crowd provided their accounts. The officers quickly pieced together the basic facts of the situation.
The officers exchanged glances, their faces filled with disbelief.
"A deity from the divine realm just descended and killed someone?"
"Are you saying this is true?"
This revelation was hard for them to swallow.
If it was true, then this was beyond their jurisdiction or ability to handle. A deity from the divine realm, even if they had killed one person, was far beyond their capability to deal with. They might end up getting obliterated just trying to confront such a being.
No one doubted that a divine entity like this could indeed have such power.
However, despite their thoughts, Audrey, as the primary suspect, was still taken by the police for further questioning. The officers, wary of angering the deity, showed unusual restraint and respect, avoiding any ill treatment of Audrey.
As the officers left with Audrey, the crowd of dozens, even hundreds, remained at the scene, discussing the divine events.
Suddenly, a middle-aged man named Richard, who had witnessed the miracle, recalled something.
"Speaking of the God of Light, Balder, though he has never appeared in person, I remember some things related to him."
His statement drew curious looks from those around him.
"What do you mean?"
"This prince of Odin, this deity from the divine realm, has never shown himself. What could be related to him?"
Richard, unimpressed, replied, "Don't you remember the recent anomaly?"
"The whole Earth was engulfed in light!"
Upon hearing this, the crowd's eyes widened in shock and disbelief.
"Are you joking?"
"Is this related to Lord Balder?"
"Wasn't this event connected to God?"
Richard shook his head, "The event where the Earth was bathed in light could indeed be attributed to God, but it's just as likely that it was the work of Balder!"
"Isn't it a bit too coincidental?"
"Just recently, the whole world was covered in light, and now Balder appears and performs a miracle."
"If there isn't some connection, I wouldn't believe it!"
Listening to his explanation, Lawrence and others were struck by the eerie coincidence. It really did seem like too much of a coincidence!
Could it be…
That it was true?
At this moment, they were filled with disbelief and shock.
"No, it can't be real, can it?"
"Oh my god…"
If it was real, then the power of Lord Balder was indeed extraordinary and unbelievable.
As they were stunned, a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, disguised in a cap and working undercover to gather information on the supernatural event, looked on in shock.
Quietly, he retreated to a secluded corner and quickly reported Richard's speculation to S.H.I.E.L.D.
After completing his report, the agent, named Vernon, had a grave expression.
"If this is true, then this matter is of great significance. The agency needs to take this suddenly appearing deity, Lord Balder, seriously."
As Vernon considered the implications, the surrounding crowd, now deeply affected, had begun to make decisions of their own.
No matter what, they would try to worship this Balder and see if they could receive blessings or miracles like Audrey.
The known power of Lord Balder included healing and immense strength.
Who knew what other abilities he might possess?
If they expressed their faith sincerely, they might also receive blessings and miracles from this deity.
The crowd's eyes were alight with hope, and many began to quietly pray in their hearts.
At that moment, as their beliefs shifted, even if the amount was small, a subtle aura of faith began to emerge from them.
As their mindset changed and they planned to share their experiences with their families, S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Hill received the intelligence and headed to the director's office to brief Director Fury.
Knock, knock, knock…
Agent Hill tapped on the door, and upon receiving permission, entered the office.
"What's going on?"
Nick Fury looked up from his work, puzzled.
Without delay, Agent Hill conveyed the urgent news to Fury.
"Agent Hill, what are you saying?"
Nick Fury was stunned.
Another deity?
A deity from the divine realm?
The son of Odin, the God of Light, Balder?
Most shockingly, Hill suggested that the recent global event of light could potentially be linked to this God of Light, Balder?
Fury's mind raced with the implications.
If this was true…
How terrifying must Balder be?
And did Thor know about this?
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