Sentinel

Chapter 303 The Eve of Change
three days later.

The real existence of Asgard and the tragic wars of foreign civilizations have sparked extensive discussions and influences all over the world. There has been huge public opinion and the response trends of various countries have become the focus of people's attention.

However, in this violent wave sweeping the world, the one who bears the brunt is an originally unknown female astronomer.

Miss Jane Foster, who worked in Umbrella, published many papers a long time ago, expounding her deviant and absurd astronomical theories-of course, this part is regarded as heresy by the mainstream academic circles , is now fully confirmed.

So the unknown person who was ridiculed before turned into a hot new star of science. Jane, who was standing in the White House lecture hall, still hadn't recovered from her senses at this time. The generals of the Ministry of Defense, the president's confidants, and the Secretary of State were sitting under the stage. Sir, these big figures that many people may not see in their lifetime, sit quietly below like students.

"One of me and this world must be crazy." Jane patted her forehead.

All this happened so quickly that it was unbelievable. She was supposed to go to London, England to observe astronomical phenomena, but she was directly taken to the White House, the center of power in this country, by S.H.I.E.L.D. agents in black.

I quietly called Daisy, asking for help from her rich boyfriend. The reason why I asked Harry Osborn was because the Red Queen said that Sean was no longer in New York at this time, and went to New York a week ago. Arctic expedition, cut off contact with the outside world.

Due to the brief contact in New Mexico, Jane didn't feel any favor for these black-clothed agents. After asking for help from all parties, she realized that everything was caused by Asgard.

The whole world is looking for more information about Asgard. The global live broadcast three days ago was interrupted after the Golden Sentinel and Thanos left together. People don't know the final outcome of that war, nor do they know In the next moment, outside this blue planet, will there be space battleships of alien civilizations?

Like repeating the Cold War of the last century, the tense and oppressive atmosphere permeates the world, and the shadow of war hangs over the heads of human beings. Perhaps ordinary people do not have a deep understanding, but standing at the top of the pyramid, the big figures who decide the direction of the world, they They all started to take action.

As a special global agency, S.H.I.E.L.D. will naturally be questioned and questioned by the World Security Council. Nick Fury had to report the existence of Asgard and the only information available, and Jane Foster , the astronomer who had close contact with the Asgardian civilization.

"Asgard is an ancient civilization. It is said that they came to this planet when the earth was still in the wild period of primitive tribes. This is also the true source of Norse mythology..."

Jane began to talk about what she knew. In fact, most of the content was informed by the other party when she was in contact with Thor. The prince of Asgard did not know what happened now.

"According to the world view of the Asgardians, they believe that there are nine star fields in the Milky Way, which are connected to each other through the branches of Yuktra Hill - that is, the World Tree, and the earth is called the Atrium World, and we are called Mimi. The Degards."

"How are they significantly different from us?" a Defense Department general asked.

"The organs and tissues of the Asgardians are roughly the same as ours. The gap between the two is more reflected in the microscopic level. For example, they are not easy to age, have strong recovery ability, seldom have lesions in their bodies, and have low reproductive ability... It is said that trained fighters, The body density can be three times that of a human."

Jian paused for a while, and continued: "According to the content of Norse mythology, Asgard did leave traces on the earth long ago. They mastered cutting-edge space technology and reached the level of human technology thousands of years ago. level."

"However, it is worth pondering. Asgardians are not dominated by economic and political activities like us. They retain more of the style of the Middle Ages, such as the traditional hereditary system of the throne, and use force to maintain order in the surrounding areas. A well-developed currency exchange and a complete industrial system..."

"This seems to be a regression of civilization." Mr. Secretary of State said with a frown.

It sounds like the life of the ancient Nordic people. Judging from the global live broadcast, Asgard's technological level is quite weird. They master cutting-edge space transmission, manufacture space sailing ships and energy naval guns, and possess energy weapons. The use of technology, but the way of warfare is still in the middle ages, or the lack of weapons of mass destruction, which led to the retreat in front of the Chitauri army.

"No civilization is perfect. Just like the once outstanding Mayan civilization, they didn't even have the basic prototype of a wheel like a rolling log. Maybe Asgard is like this. It has a strong body, but its technological level and social development have stagnated. "Jane shook her head and said.

She once discussed this issue with Sean. The other party believed that Asgard had entered the twilight state of civilization development and could only rely on previous accumulation to maintain the status quo.

"Then how do you explain magic, Miss Foster, which was mentioned more than once in your report?" asked the President's aide.

"Do you know the concept of tacit knowledge?" Jane asked rhetorically.

This was proposed by Michael Polanyi. There are two kinds of human knowledge. Commonly known knowledge is expressed in written words, maps, and mathematical formulas. This is only one of the forms, and the other is not systematic. Expressive, such as some kind of knowledge about one's own behavior.

If we regard the former as explicit knowledge, then we can call the latter tacit knowledge.

The most typical tacit knowledge is "language". Most people can't figure out all the grammatical rules in the language they speak for a lifetime, but it does not prevent people from using it proficiently.

Another example is that bats use their sonar to fly and prey. This skill is incredible to humans. So far, the radar system built by humans with all their wisdom is still inferior to the innate sonar system of bats in many aspects. This is a kind of "tacit knowledge", which is evolved naturally and has nothing to do with one's own intelligence.

For Thor, the same is true for the divine power in his body. He can manipulate and use it effortlessly, as if instinctive, but in the eyes of humans, it is an inexplicable scientific principle.

Maybe this Asgardian prince can't even do high school math problems, and doesn't understand what is called electromagnetic induction, but this does not prevent him from being able to control thunder and lightning.

During the two-hour report and question and answer, Jane gave detailed information, at least allowing many people present to draw a simple outline of the Asgardian civilization.

When she walked out of the White House with a large pile of materials, the sky was covered with overcast clouds, and the patter of raindrops fell quietly.

The world is about to undergo a huge change.Such a thought flashed through Jane's mind.

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Asgard.

The supreme country that was once regarded as the realm of the gods by the Nine Realms is now reduced to a collapsed ruin. Among the broken walls and ruins, the flames of war are burning magnificent and magnificent buildings. Even the fairy palace standing on the top of the mountain has not been spared.

Wordless grief filled the skies of this country. The brave Asgardians suffered a disastrous defeat for the first time. They expelled the Dark Elves ten thousand years ago and defeated the Frost Giants thousands of years ago. They have never tasted the pain of failure.

After Odin inherited the throne, he led the legion to fight against the Nine Realms, and won all the glory and brilliant victories, making Asgard the guardian of the Nine Kingdoms.

However, the arrival of the Chitauri army and the arrival of Thanos, the overlord of the universe, all crushed the pride and glory of Asgard and stepped into the mud!

God King Odin was seriously injured, Queen Frigga died, and Thor was devastated... The whole country fell into grief. If it wasn't for the hasty withdrawal of the Dark Order and the Chitauri army at the last moment, Asgard's name, Maybe it will be completely erased.

Thor walked into the palace with a warhammer in his hand, his resolute face was filled with grief. He held the funeral for his mother only yesterday. A small boat carried Frigg's clothes and sailed to the abyss of the World Tree. The weak father shot the Shoot a rocket, ignite the ship, and take away the missing.

The whole country is grieving.

Apart from mourning the loss of the queen, but also because they lost family and friends, the peaceful paradise was destroyed by the flames of war, and the flames of hatred were smoldering.

"Father."

Thor knelt under the throne, and he looked up at the King of Asgard. The majestic and tall old man in the past leaned on the seat, breathing weakly.

Staring at the white-haired, wrinkled face, Thor has never felt so clearly that his father is old and cannot continue to lead Asgard forward.

"Thanos is dead?" Odin asked softly.

The sudden departure of the dark sect and the Chitauri army must be closely related to the overlord of the universe. Who won the terrifying battle that shook the world?
"I don't know, Heimdall only saw that they went to the edge of the Nine Star Fields." Thor shook his head, "The desolate planet collapsed and shattered, and there was nothing else."

"Time is the greatest enemy."

Odin sighed with emotion, if it wasn't for his old age and declining strength, why would he have suffered such a disastrous defeat.

He waved at Thor, called his eldest son before the throne, and said in a deep voice: "Asgard needs to change, it has stopped for too long, it is time for us to establish a new communication with the outside world."

(End of this chapter)