[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-my-life-as-a-mental-mentor-in-marvel":3,"chapter-my-life-as-a-mental-mentor-in-marvel-my-life-as-a-mental-mentor-in-marvel-chapter-219":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","My Life as a Mental Mentor in Marvel",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2322787,4544,"Chapter 219","my-life-as-a-mental-mentor-in-marvel-chapter-219",219,"\u003Cp>As the saying goes, a person without distant concerns will surely face immediate troubles—and so will a god.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thor was nearly driven mad by Loki’s insults; in his former self, even if he knew he couldn’t win, even if he knew attacking his superior might lead to Heimdall’s expulsion, he would have fought Loki to the death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since coming to Earth, Thor had learned one thing: objective reality does not change according to human will. Failing an interview is failing; a company not hiring you is not hiring you; being unable to find a job is being unable to find a job—no amount of anger or resentment from Thor would change that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lately, Thor had lost count of how many doors had been shut in his face. He had done his warehouse job well enough, but the pay was pitiful; after rent, he could barely afford food and clothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He desperately needed a higher-paying job, but Hell’s Kitchen was a wasteland of opportunity—he had to look farther out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, while working at the warehouse, he’d gotten along well with a group of truck drivers from Texas; from them, he’d learned to drive and repair vehicles, and eventually found work at a garage near southern Manhattan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this job was too far from his residence; Thor had to find new housing. The only place he could afford, close enough to his workplace, was Loki’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Loki had lured him here only to mock him, Thor had no choice but to bow to reality—if he couldn’t show up for work on time and collect his wages, he’d be sleeping on the streets again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew what Loki was thinking, but in the end, he opened the door for Thor; no one understood their relationship, but in the end, Loki rented the apartment to Thor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near Loki’s luxury apartment building stood several other apartments; across the way, S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Hill held a telescope, watching the opposite window, while the symbiote phantom grumbled inside her: “I still think your plan to study Riot is too risky—why not just send him back to Klyntar and lock him up?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t understand how humans can be so bold—don’t you fear Nul’s chaotic power might return?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hill shrugged. “You’ll have to take that up with the Director. It’s his plan—I can’t change it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phantom added wearily, “And aren’t you afraid that surveilling the two Asgardian princes will earn Odin’s hatred? He’s the ruler of the Nine Realms…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s not the main issue,” Hill said, one hand on her hip, the other holding the telescope. “But I have to say, these two princes are quite handsome… Which one do you think is hotter? I personally prefer Loki. Thor’s the brooding type…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hill shrugged. “Maybe someone likes that type. Not my thing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I…” The phantom hesitated. Hill thought she was blushing. “I can feel it—you’re more interested in Thor. Every time his name comes up, your emotions shift. How about I introduce you two?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No!” the phantom shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she muttered under her breath: “The Asgardian Thunder God nearly fried us all with one lightning bolt. Get to know him? Do I look like I enjoy getting struck by lightning?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you’re afraid of him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Hill lowered the telescope, rubbed her eyes, then raised it again toward the opposite window. “Did I imagine it? Is that apartment on fire?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phantom had already enveloped Hill’s body. “You didn’t imagine it. It’s on fire.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Hill appeared outside Loki and Thor’s apartment door, knocking sharply. “Hello? Are you there? I saw your apartment on fire!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, a loud crash echoed. After a moment, Thor opened the door, his face smudged black. He rubbed his face hard. “We’re fine! We’ll fix it right away!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, another loud bang came from the kitchen. Thor glanced back, then blocked Hill’s view with his bulky frame. “Are you the neighbor? We… had a cooking accident. Really. We’ll handle it—trust me…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another explosion. Thick smoke poured from the kitchen. Loki was coughing his way out. He coughed twice, then shouted at Thor standing at the door: “It’s really on fire! Put it out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thor covered his eyes. Hill pointed to the stairwell. “There’s fire equipment. Just open it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the fire was extinguished, Hill was curious about what had happened—but she had no reason to stay, so she returned to her post and resumed remote surveillance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Less than an hour later, the glass of the opposite apartment shattered in a violent explosion; thick black smoke billowed out. Hill rushed downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loki strode forward, his face streaked with soot. Behind him, Thor looked worse—he was practically a blackened figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thor screamed hysterically at Loki: “Look what you’ve done! You’re the most incompetent fire god I’ve ever seen! If you hadn’t tried to light the stove with fire, it wouldn’t have exploded!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the wail of fire truck sirens, Loki snapped back: “How was I supposed to know? Controlling fire is my divine ability—why would I know the flames would burn through the pipes uncontrollably?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You already messed up once!” Thor emphasized. “And you still insisted on doing it again—is your brain tied in knots?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loki laughed bitterly. He’d never imagined he’d be called brainless by Thor. As they argued, a firefighter in full gear walked up. “You two are the owners of the burning apartment? What’s your relationship?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither spoke. The firefighter glanced at them, gave a strange look, then pulled out a notebook to record: “Regardless of your relationship, you’ll both come with us to the station. Major fire incidents require documentation…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the two princes being led to the fire truck, Hill stepped forward, flashing her badge. “S.H.I.E.L.D. agent. Please cooperate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty minutes later, in S.H.I.E.L.D.’s office, Natasha sat across from them, not looking up. “Names?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thor Odinson.” Thor grumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Loki Odinson.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, you don’t take the name Odinson! Only Odin’s eldest son is entitled to that title!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can you shut up?” Loki wiped his face, glaring at Thor. “I’m a true god now—you don’t talk back to me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha tapped the table, expressionless. “Do you realize that causing a gas explosion in a densely populated luxury apartment complex qualifies as alien terrorism?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Arrival of Heaven\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loki raised a hand to calm her. “I can explain. Here’s what happened…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha propped her chin on her hand, her face saying, “I’m all ears—let’s see what you’ll fabricate now,” as she listened to Loki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve acquired the divine office of Fire God. Of course, I know humans don’t understand how divine offices work—but literally speaking, the Fire God should have control over fire, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying it, Loki realized how stupid it sounded. But seeing Natasha nod, he continued: “Human gas stoves are lit with fire too—there’s nothing wrong with that, is there?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha nodded again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thor cut in: “But your fire control is garbage! We just needed a tiny flame to light the stove—you summoned a fireball bigger than a refrigerator door…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loki ignored him entirely. “Theoretically, the Fire God’s innate fire control should be flawless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And?” Natasha looked up at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loki opened his mouth, gazing at Natasha’s beautiful face. He realized his next conclusion would be embarrassing—especially in front of a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But theory and reality differ slightly…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha sighed, closing the file before her. “S.H.I.E.L.D. tolerates Thor’s stay on Earth precisely because he possesses no powers beyond a human’s. But you’re different.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t care whether you’re just bad at controlling your divine power or made a spell error—you burned down a human home, terrified neighbors, and wasted emergency resources. In short, we must deport you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No! Wait!” Loki stood up. “I have a crucial business deal this month! I closed it yesterday—I’m meeting the client soon. It’s a massive contract with Sinco Bank—I can’t just…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Nick Fury pushed open the office door. He was covered in soot, holding a crystal ball. All three stared at him. Fury coughed, spat out a wisp of black smoke, and said: “Set aside everything else. When Asgard sends packages, can you please stop being so violent?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh… did you get struck by lightning?” Natasha asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t imitate Coulson. Don’t ask obvious questions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thor and Loki exchanged glances. Loki said: “It’s a hallmark of Asgardian efficiency—simple, fast, direct. A bit rough, yes…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha walked over to Fury. He handed her the crystal ball, then looked at Loki. “Since your father has already paid the custody fee, we’ll temporarily overlook your recent chaos—but you must promise this won’t happen again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loki raised his hand. “I won’t use my Fire God power again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha frowned. “You’re not limited to just that power. And after the fire, why didn’t you use your magic to extinguish it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know what happened,” Loki turned away, looking puzzled. “The fireball I created wouldn’t obey me… and I also feel… kind of… uh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thor watched his brother’s expression, then grinned. “You’re not… afraid of fire, are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>————EXTRA NOTES————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let me clarify: I’m not a full-time writer—I have another job in the morning. Sometimes I’m busy in the morning, so my writing time gets pushed to the afternoon, and updates come late. I usually announce schedule changes in the group chat—if you find it hard to wait, feel free to join.\u003C\u002Fp>",1554,"2026-06-20T16:39:20.726Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","fc2fcc554ca5ee56ea57379ffdc09d41e11dd67b2a725a4ed14850f8cf6fc4e0","my-life-as-a-mental-mentor-in-marvel-chapter-220","my-life-as-a-mental-mentor-in-marvel-chapter-218",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmy-life-as-a-mental-mentor-in-marvel-cover.jpg"]