Lin Xu: I'm Not Being King

Asgard, Valhalla

The once utterly silent Valhalla was suddenly filled with whispers.

"Did you... feel it?"

"A New Gods not bound by the Asgard Lock, that's too strange..."

Don't you think there's a familiar aura about him?

"Who is it? You mean Big Brother? Didn't he just go to the Midgard a few years ago? Although we can't see him, it shouldn't be this soon."

"No... I mean, Father."

Then, Valhalla fell silent once again.

But this silence didn't last long...

"Tell me, who did you have the child with?"

"Heaven and earth bear witness, you are my only queen."

"Ha, then why don't you explain the power within him that originates from the same source as Odin, and... your divine light!"

"How would I know? I'm completely clueless."

"I never expected this, Bor. To save Asgard, you old codger, you'd actually be willing to coexist with other ancient gods. Hmph, that's a good backup plan. I hope it succeeds, otherwise..."

"..."

"So Father's plans were so far-reaching. I just wonder how capable this fourth brother is."

"Third brother, listen to me..."

"Father, you've kept this a secret for so long for the sake of Asgard. Thank you for everything!"

"The God-King is wise!!" ×n

Bor:...

"Ahem, um..."

"What's wrong, Steve?"

"Could you send us back first? Banner hasn't been back to Earth in a long time; he must miss it."

As the spaceship approached the Asgard Continent, a flicker of panic crossed Captain America's eyes, and he quickly nudged Banner with his elbow.

"You agree, Dr. Banner?"

"Ah? Oh, right!"

"... OK."

Seeing Banner nod, Lin Xu didn't say anything more and directly opened a Mystic Portal to the Avengers Compound.

Upon seeing this, Captain America, without saying a word, pulled Banner and Bucky through.

He was afraid that if he waited any longer, he would run into Thor, which would be awkward; he wouldn't know whether to help or not.

Seeing Captain America like this, Natasha quickly said goodbye to Lin Xu and then followed him.

Rocket nudged Star-Lord's hand. "Peter, aren't you going back to Earth with your grandfather?"

"Fuck, get out!"

Soon, guided by Heimdall, the spaceship bypassed Asgard's guards and arrived at a valley behind the palace.

Of course, Loki's lax management also played a part; otherwise, such a large spaceship would have been discovered long ago...

After more than a day of travel, it was already evening of the second day in New York.

Upon returning to the Avengers Compound, Captain America hurriedly slipped into the hangar before even having a chance to greet everyone.

At this time, Tony was designing space-based weapons based on satellites.

"Hmm? You're back. Where's Banner? Tell him to come over quickly; I need to discuss some technical issues with him."

Captain America didn't answer Tony's question and simply closed the hangar door.

"Tony, can you block surveillance here?"

Then he met Tony's gaze, which looked at him like he was an idiot.

"I mean, surveillance by supernatural forces!"

Are you serious?

I'm very serious!

Tony's expression instantly turned serious. He believed that Captain America wouldn't joke about something like this.

"F.R.I.D.A.Y., activate Base Type II protection, initiate radiation isolation, target: hangar."

"Yes, sir!"

Soon, the hangar ceiling and surroundings began to vibrate, and lead plates were ejected from the walls, extending and completely enveloping the entire hangar in less than ten seconds.

"What's this?"

"Soundproof lead plates, which can also block conventional radiation and X-ray vision. Even if Superman came, he wouldn't be able to see through them. Tell me, what happened?"

Do you know where Lin Xu is from?

"He's of Chinese descent, born in Brooklyn in 1988. Come to think of it, he's from the same hometown as you..."

"No, Tony! He's Asgard person, he's Thor's uncle!"

"You let go..." Before Tony could finish his curse, he suddenly remembered the Bifrost that had led them away yesterday morning.

"Steve, tell me everything you've learned in the last couple of days."

Tony's expression was grave. It would have been fine if they hadn't known each other; it wouldn't have been surprising if Thor had an uncle who lived in seclusion on Earth.

But Lin Xu had known him for so many years, yet he had never mentioned this matter.

Is it really just a simple act of seclusion?

So, is the Earth crisis real or fake?

"Really, why would I lie to you!"

Lin Xu stood speechless in front of Heimdall.

"Brunnhilde was truly someone I brought back from outer space by accident; I have absolutely no interest in the throne."

"Yeah?"

Heimdall looked at Lin Xu's forehead with a mocking expression.

"Then tell me, why do you have more Bor light after a period of absence? You must know that Brunnhilde is not only Odin's bodyguard, but also responsible for guiding the heroic Asgard person to Valhalla." (Norse mythology setting)

"Of all the living people in Asgard, only she was able to bypass my sight and contact Valhalla directly."

Lin Xu was so angry at Heimdall's words that he laughed. Could there really be such a coincidence in the world?

"Brunnhilde, you tell us."

The Valkyrie glanced at Heimdall, surprised that this former guardian of Asgard had fallen so low, hiding in this desolate corner.

Tyrant Odin was certainly not a wise ruler!

I agree!

"Look... wait, what did you say?"

"I said, I agree to your taking the throne of Asgard."

Rocket quickly raised his hand. "I agree too, but I have one request. After you ascend the throne, could I be a diplomat or something, like an envoy to Nidavellir or Sakaar...?"

"Get lost! You're just a rabbit; you have no right to speak in Asgard!"

Heimdall: "Asgard is more democratic now; even rabbits have a voice if they can speak."

Rocket: "Hey, look... wait, why am I the rabbit again?"

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Do you know where Thor went?"

Seeing this, Lin Xu quickly interjected, hoping to end this unpleasant topic.

"More than a year ago, Thor witnessed the power of the Mind Stone on Earth, so he decided to try to find other stones in the universe." (From the opening few minutes of Thor: Ragnarok)

Upon hearing this, Gamora, her eyes widening in surprise.

So, besides Thanos, someone else is collecting the Infinity Stones? But it seems Thor will have to return empty-handed. The Power Stone was entrusted to Xandar for safekeeping, and the location of the Soul Stone is known only to her in the entire universe.

"Hey, you should have said so earlier! It's just the Infinity Stones, I know all their locations."

Gamora: He's probably just bragging, right?

"Like Vormir or something."

Fuck, he really knows!

Gamora turned around instantly, and Nebula, still handcuffed, was sitting in a daze at the spaceship's exit.

Am I really going to betray my own family for the greater good?