Earth Gets Caught in the Crossfire / Mjolnir and Bunny Ears

In the blink of an eye, a day has passed.

As instructed by Odin, Kevin stayed indoors to avoid any taboos, instead leaning against the window to watch the scenery of the Asgardian Realm. When he had nothing to do, he would casually pick up a book from the shelf to pass the time.

Before they could even turn a few pages, a flash of light appeared in the direction of the Rainbow Bridge, and then, a silver-white bolt of lightning pierced the sky and landed in front of the Temple of Valhalla.

As the lightning struck, the Asgard poured out of their homes and gathered on both sides of the street, cheering for the God of War who wore a silver-winged helmet, black armor, and a bright red cloak fluttering behind him.

The women showered each other with flower petals and garlands, and blew kisses, while the men responded by pounding their chests or banging their weapons.

"Thor! Thor!"

"Thor! Thor!"

It's clear that Thor, this straightforward and incredibly strong-willed prince, is very popular among the Asgard.

Amidst waves of cheers, a handsome man with long hair and a full beard, wearing three or four flower wreaths around his neck, pulled the chains.

The black skull with its two thick horns, bound together, scraped against the ground, sending up a few sparks.

As expected, Surtur, the progenitor of the Fire Giant hidden in Muspelheim, one of the Nine Realms, was successfully defeated by this thunder god, and his skull, known as the "Crown," became a trophy.

But amidst the cheers, Kevin stared at the black skull sliding on the ground, his brow furrowing.

Based on the sequence of events in the "script," Loki and Thor fought for the throne, ultimately destroying the Rainbow Bridge and plunging the Nine Realms into chaos.

Loki, who should have fallen into the Chaos Realm and encountered Thanos, is now obediently imprisoned.

Thor was tasked by Odin with quelling the rebellion in the Nine Realms and cultivating his prestige for his coronation.

However, the defeat of the Fire Giant Surtur should have occurred after thwarting the apocalyptic crisis caused by the Dark Elves and the aether particles.

But now it seems this has been brought forward!

This means that the history he knows has deviated from its course, and the Asgard crisis may be more complex than he initially thought.

Because Surtur is not truly dead; if he merges with the Eternal Flame in Asgard's treasury, he will bring Ragnarok to the Asgardian Realm.

Ragnarok... I hope I'm just overthinking it...

Kevin's brow twitched, and he shook his head slightly, suppressing a bad feeling.

"His Majesty requests that you all be summoned to the side hall for a meeting."

A moment later, the door opened slightly, and the blond, burly man named Fandral bowed slightly and raised his hand in an invitation, his manners impeccable.

Kevin nodded, gave a polite smile, straightened his clothes, and followed at a leisurely pace.

Upon reaching the side hall, Fandral bowed and took his leave, closing the metal door engraved with intricate incantations and celestial symbols behind him.

Kevin looked around and found the spacious and airy interior space to be occupied by only four people, including himself.

On the throne, a beautiful woman sat hand in hand with Odin. Her demeanor was elegant and noble, peaceful and gentle, making people feel close to her. She was clearly Queen Frigga.

Below, Thor, God of Thunder was holding the hand of Dr. Jane, who was dressed in Asgard attire after adapting to local customs. The two looked at each other.

The rough-looking man, who had just returned victorious, still carried the air of triumph he had before, but there seemed to be a hidden worry in his eyes, indicating that he was already aware of Dr. Jane's current physical condition.

A private meeting... Kevin briefly assessed the situation before stepping forward and bowing. The five men paid no heed to the formalities, responded simply, and then got down to business.

Odin and Frigga descended from the throne hand in hand. As the king's scepter tapped lightly on the ground, the pillars with tree-like patterns lit up one after another.

Like a network of light from branches and veins gradually converging into nine star patterns suspended in mid-air, these, based on their faint outlines, are clearly the Nine Worlds spoken of by the Asgard.

The world is divided into blocks according to different cosmic domains; so this is what the Nine Worlds are. Kevin pondered this.

At this moment, in front of a rising metal platform, Odin opened an ancient book written in runes and, based on the illustrations and text, told everyone about the origins of the Dark Elves and the aether particles.

"Five thousand years ago, the Dark Elves, originating from the boundless darkness, used remnants from the singularity of the universe to obtain a powerful weapon—the ether particles within your body."

"They wanted to use this to conquer the Nine Realms. My father, King Bor, led the entire Asgard race, destroyed the Dark Elves, sealed the Aether, and won a thousand years of peace..."

Upon hearing this familiar story, Thor frowned deeply, glanced at Dr. Jane with concern, and subconsciously asked a question.

"Father, can you take this out?"

Under Thor's expectant gaze, Odin shook his head slightly.

"Unfortunately, each of these remnants of the cosmic singularity has its own unique system of rules, and I am unable to grasp their mysteries..."

"Perhaps only Malekith, the leader of the Dark Elves, would know the truth, but theoretically, they should have been wiped out..."

Thor was somewhat anxious, gripping Dr. Jane's hand tightly to comfort her, while simultaneously raising his voice in rebuttal.

"But the ether particles that should have been sealed away have reappeared; perhaps they are still here!"

"If I can find these guys, I'll definitely get to the bottom of this with my hammer!"

Odin frowned slightly, somewhat displeased that his son cared so much about the life and death of this mortal.

However, Frigga, noticing something amiss, gently shook her husband's arm, quickly dispelling Odin's displeasure with her tenderness.

"Your Majesty, we have discovered some very strange spatial phenomena on Earth..."

At this moment, Kevin, who had been ignored by everyone, opened his mouth and pondered for a moment before speaking about the unusual situation at the abandoned building.

Frigga knew that her husband had some distance from mortals, and Thor's actions just now had exacerbated the god-king's aversion to humans.

Therefore, the goddess, who was adept at reconciling conflicts, responded with a light laugh.

"Let me explain. Every five thousand years, the Nine Worlds align in a straight line due to the convergence of celestial bodies. During this period, the boundaries of each cosmic domain will partially intersect, which is what you see as spatial overlap..."

"The Star Domain where you humans reside is called [Midgard], also known as [Middle-earth World]. The changes caused by this aggregation of celestial bodies are particularly evident here."

Kevin nodded slightly in thanks, frowned and pondered for a moment, then looked up at Odin and Frigga.

"The war between Asgard and the Dark Elves seems to have taken place five thousand years ago. So, is the aggregation of celestial bodies related to the Aether particle?"

Upon hearing this, Odin narrowed his one eye, as if he had thought of something. He raised his scepter and pointed it at the floating Middle-earth World in mid-air, his tone becoming somewhat low.

"Yes! If the Dark Elves want to destroy the Nine Worlds using Aether particles, then the most suitable bombing location is..."

"Earth!"

"Atrium!"

Dr. Jane was the first to realize it, Thor, God of Thunder also suddenly understood. The two of them looked serious as they both shared this guess.

Great, Earth has been caught in the crossfire again. Kevin was both amused and exasperated.

Chapter 856 Meow Meow Hammer and Rabbit Ears (Section 895)

"That's right, to be more precise, it's the Earth's central axis."

Odin nodded slightly, pressed down with his scepter, and the Star Domain was instantly magnified, eventually landing above a city in the Holographic Projection of Earth.

London, home to the Greenwich Tianwen and the Prime Meridian! Ah, so that's how it is—it really is the center...

Kevin had initially been puzzled as to why London was the bombing site, but with the appearance of that landmark building, he finally understood.

Then, the man glanced at the ancient book written with golden runes and began to ponder.

"The convergence of the Nine Worlds bodies is a very opportune moment."

"Since the ether particles are a weapon, could it be that they were activated, and Dr. Jane just happened to become the host of this thing before the Dark Elves?"

"So, what's the next step..."

Upon hearing this, Thor swung his Meow Meow Hammer with a hint of surprise, a sinister grin spreading across his face.

"I knew those Rabbit Ears were still alive! I'm going to the Dark Elves Kingdom right now to drag them out of their burrow!"

Odin's lips twitched slightly, and he gave a low, cold snort at his son who prioritized muscle over brains.

Frigga, who had also grasped Kevin's hidden meaning, shook her head with a wry smile and quietly gave her son a hint.

"Thor, if you were Malekith and wanted to use the Aether to conquer the Nine Worlds, and the Aether was inside Jane's body, what would you do?"

This straightforward question immediately calmed Thor's feverish mind, and he suddenly understood some key points.

"Capturing Jane... means... they're planning an attack on Asgard!"

Odin's expression softened slightly. He knew, of course, that Thor wasn't a fool, but relying on force would only make him a general charging into battle, not a wise king.

He hoped his son would use his brain more often, so that he would be suitable to succeed him and lead the Asgard.

"The Nine Worlds are converging, and this will only take a few days. In other words, if the Dark Elves truly awaken, they will infiltrate Asgard soon..."

"Young man, thank you for your reminder. Asgard will remember this kindness. The realm of Asgard will be on high alert during this time. To avoid being caught in the crossfire, we suggest you leave now..."

The One-Eyed God King nodded thoughtfully, his gaze softening slightly as he looked at Kevin. He then advised the human before him to stay away from the conflicts between the gods.

"My mission is to uncover the truth, prevent the disaster, and bring Dr. Jane back safely. Please allow me to remain in Asgard..."

Kevin, who wanted to turn the tide of the battle at a crucial moment, naturally wouldn't leave. After thinking for a moment, he made a friendly suggestion to Odin.

"Your Majesty, suddenly tightening defenses might alert the enemy. Perhaps we should maintain a relaxed exterior but a tight interior, waiting for them to break in..."

"Great idea! "Odin nodded in approval. This plan was clearly more ingenious, even though most Asgard were straightforward and used to solving problems with their fists.

But Odin, the god of knowledge and art, was a rare rationalist who knew how to assess the situation and formulate strategies.

Subsequently, in order to truly implement the plan, Odin entrusted Dr. Jane to Queen Frigga and signaled Kevin and the other two to leave.

Meanwhile, the God-King left Thor behind and summoned several other Aesir gods to a side hall for a joint discussion.

Unfortunately, the person most suited to carry out this plan was still locked up in prison. Odin felt uneasy about relying on this group of rough, muscular men.

Now, after the three of them left the side hall, Frigga intended to lead the two on a tour of the Asgardian Realm to make up for her somewhat rough treatment the day before.

However, due to the parasitic presence of the aether particles, Dr. Jane's body became weak, forcing her to decline the trip.

Frigga had no choice but to summon Sif, an Aesir goddess, to protect Dr. Jane as she headed to the Queen's palace to rest.

Sif is the Norse Mythology goddess of land and harvest, while in the Marvel storyline, she is Thor's childhood sweetheart and will become Thor's queen.

Tsk, another love triangle...

Kevin, with his dark side, couldn't help but feel a little regretful that he couldn't witness the love-hate relationship between the three of them on the spot.

"If you don't mind, how about you come for a walk with me?"

As Kevin was lost in his reverie about Thor's chaotic world, the smiling Queen Frigga beside him snapped him out of his reverie and politely extended an invitation.

Kevin, who was gossiping about someone else's son, couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt. He immediately stopped his inner grumbling, nodded in agreement, and followed Frigga to experience the customs and culture of the Asgardian God Clan.

Along the way, Kevin subtly gathers more information through conversations while observing the lives and civilization of the Asgardian God Clan in order to gain a deeper understanding of other races in the universe.

Although the Asgardian God Clan retained the living and lifestyle habits of ancient societies, their technological system was quite advanced.

Quantum generators, Aerospace-Class spacecraft, Star Worm Gate, and even protective shield technology—these next-generation devices, surpassing even those of Earth, made Kevin's mouth water.

Individuals of the Asgardian God Clan have long lifespans, living for thousands of years without illness or disaster, easily.

Furthermore, as long as they can reach adulthood normally, the strength of Asgard can basically reach the limit that mortals can achieve— the Knight-class of the Lower Three Tiers (Fools, Apostles, and Knights).

As for the Middle Three Tiers (lords, kings, and demigods), they are basically the upper-middle level of the Asgard army.

However, the more elite the combat power, the rarer it is, and most civilizations maintain the characteristics of a pyramid-shaped combat power structure.

The Asgardian God Clan, the Upper Three Tiers (True God, Chief Gods, and God-Kings), are no exception; Odin is the only God-King in the entire Asgard.

As for the main gods, their numbers can be counted on one hand, and most of them are young.

Kevin knew the inside story and estimated that when Hela, the Goddess of Hela, rebelled, the Asgardian God Clan, who had originally dominated the Nine Worlds, were severely weakened.

Even so, the civilization structure of the Asgardian God Clan was far healthier than the extremely distorted state of Earth.

The Central Plains has a population of 6 billion, but the distribution of power is uneven, with some people struggling to survive and others struggling to survive. There is a huge gap between the top and bottom levels. In contrast, the Asgardian Realm has fewer people, but each person has a stable space for growth.

In fact, according to the laws of civilization development summarized by the Angel Queen Holy Kaisa, as the consumption of resources by individuals in advanced civilizations increases, the population will inevitably shrink.

Kevin couldn't agree more; Earth is currently facing the dilemma of having too many people and wasting resources.

Frankly speaking, if we were to go to war with an alien civilization, at least half of humanity would be a burden.

As for using methods like viruses to filter and evolve, after experiencing so much like Kevin, it's undeniable that talent differs, and some people are destined to be eliminated, and there are quite a few of them.

However, during his conversation with Frigga in front of the World Tree and behind her, Kevin learned a secret about the Asgardian God Clan based on his own understanding.