CHAPTER 159

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A possible Zombie scenario.

Was that really what I had to risk to save Janet, a woman I didn't even know?

For one part, the risk of that happening was too big to even think about it, any chance of that virus existing within my reality, and I was fucked.

But on the other hand, my quest didn't imply there was any danger to it, and normally my quests would let me know if something was wrong.

That, and the Ancient One had told me, and that hadn't popped a quest about the zombie apocalypse, was a good flag.

But still, even with all of those green flags, I was nervous.

Because, I had no idea how to avoid the infection, at least on my soul form.

Physically, I knew how to avoid becoming a zombie, it was simple, don't get bitten, and you are good.

But, without a body, the precautions to be taken were confusing.

So, I was faced with a choice.

Leaving Janet in the quantum realm.

Or, finding a way to enter the quantum realm with my body, because with this option, I could wear armor, making the chance of infection null.

"You are overthinking, don't you?" The Ancient One commented, as she walked into my room, the one I used to use during my time with her.

"Yes," I chuckled.

"There is no need for that," The Ancient One smiled, "Just keep training, and those possible outcomes, those what if, won't come to happen,"

"As lovely as that sounds, I can't take this situation like you," I shot back, "You showed me what I… what that… what could've happened, and I can't and won't let that happen, this isn't even about Janet anymore, if she's… infected, I will kill her, and Hank if I have to stop anyone from entering that realm to erase the risk of infection, but beyond that, beyond what I… what I feel, I need to know if this is a possibility, a virus like that…" I couldn't let it happen.

The Ancient One sighed, patting in the back gently, "I see, I suppose the way I'm behaving can be translated as a calm demeanor, but in reality I'm terrified of what I saw,"

I looked at her in mild shock.

"Don't look at me like that Mr. Walker," The Ancient One chuckled, "I am but a human after all,"

"So, any idea how to minimize the risk?" I chuckled in a tired tone.

"Hmm," The Ancient One hummed, "I think I have an idea,"

I blinked, "You do?" 

"Yes, although, it's quite experimental, and by that, I mean, I just now thought of it," The Ancient One winked.

"Well, what is it?" I asked.

"Well, it has occurred to me, that we can use the space stone, alongside our magic to open a controlled portal to the quantum realm, together we might just have enough power to sustain this portal, and with the space stone in the mix, the portal will be stable, allowing you to enter without the need of leaving your body," The Ancient One smiled, "However, like the virus, this plan is a big if, I have never done this before,"

"But it's worth a try, right?" I smiled.

"Indeed, but that still doesn't eliminate the chance of infection," The Ancient One sighed.

"Well, I kind of feel more safe with a vibranium armor around me, that without anything, at all, around me," I snorted.

"Well, yes, but we are talking about the possibility of a quantum disease, meaning, how it spreads, it's unknown, or if vibranium can stop it, so I suggest, we brainstorm this a bit more before we jump into the fray, does that sounds reasonable?" The Ancient One said.

"Yes," I nodded.

"Good, now, let's break our homework apart, I will study the part about portal making we need, while you will research about magic barriers and such," The Ancient One smiled.

Wait… if the virus infected only… living creatures, did… did Golems count? And if they did, did it really mattered if I lost one?

"Hey, I have a question?" I hummed.

"What?" The Ancient One inquired.

"What if… instead of me going, I send one of my golems?" I mean, if Janet was infected, the most I would lose was a golem, that was assuming the golems could be infected.

"That… is a marvelous idea, I almost feel stupid for not suggesting it," A smile beamed across The Ancient One's face as she clapped her hands together once, "With that, the risk disappears almost entirely, meaning we only need a stable portal for your golem to use!" 

"I could use [Sight] to see what the golem sees, granted, I need to create a golem that has [sight] as a skill so that I can connect to it, but if I do, I could basically control the golem like a second body," I nodded, grinning in kind.

"Then it's settled, you go and make a golem with that spell, and I will investigate how to create a portal to that dimension," The Ancient One nodded.

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[Thor Odinson POV]

I rushed to Sif's quarters, for I! The mighty winggod needed to know if my brother had conquered the third base!

"Sif, are you there?" I said, knocking at her door with my hammer.

"Yes, coming!" Sif replied, opening the door a few moments after.

"So, tell me everything!" I giggled, I mean, I asked in a very mighty manner.

"Thor, as humans say, I kiss and don't tell," Sif chuckled.

Wait, what!? I was to be denied of knowing if my brother had finally get laid, as Fandral says! "Fine, keep your secrets, but… are you two a thing now? Can I tease him? I need to know, it's brocode protocol!"

"Broc… what?" Sif muttered, "I… yes, we decided to start dating, officially during the date, so I suppose you can tease him… I guess… I mean, I don't know what there is to tease,"

"A lot, but as a woman, I can't understand why you ask that, for you can't comprehend the teasing between bros," I shook my head, poor Sif, ignorant to the old laws of brohood.

"I… Thor, are you drunk?" Sif asked.

"Not yet, I am saving that for tonight," I grinned, me drunk? RIGHT NOW? For Odin's beard, no, I first needed to celebrate with my brother this wonderful event!

"Okay," Sif chuckled.

"Oh, one more thing," I smiled, pulling out the phone Alex had given me, "I need to know if I can already use this," with that said, I pressed a button that played the sound of a whip.

"I… I need more than that Thor," Sif muttered, looking at me.

"Well, according to something I read, a whipping sound it's used as a joke when a male, it's whipped by his partner, in this case, you, so… have you whipped Alex?" I read that in an article from Midgard's newspaper, I had no idea why humans whipped one another, but who was I to judge their mating rituals.

"I… no, I haven't," Sif shook her head.

"Well, do tell me when you do, according to what I read, I must play this sound after he gets whipped," I nodded.

Sif blinked, "Is that something humans do? Or like? Do I have to buy a whip?"

"But of course, according to the article, yes, humans get whipped," I nodded, poor Sif, what would she do without my mighty help.

"I suppose, if Alex likes it," Sif sighed.

"Indeed, just let me know after you do it," I smiled.

"Will do," Sif nodded.