Odin's Sleep / If You're Going to Run with the Crowd, You'll Have to Pay for It

In theory, the longer Asgard lives, the stronger they become. According to the Fire Giant, Odin defeated Surtur wielded the Eternal Flame, 500,000 years ago.

In other words, Odin has lived for at least 500,000 years. With this level of accumulation, Kevin believes that even among the kings of the gods, this father of the Aesir gods would certainly be among the top.

Logically speaking, whether it's the Dark Elves, the Frost Giants, or the Fire Giant, these are all defeated by Odin.

In a direct confrontation, the opponent has no chance of winning, but for some reason, Kevin always has a vague sense of unease, and this intuition is growing stronger every day.

Chapter 857 Odinsleep (Bonus Chapter)

"Child, do you have some questions? Perhaps I can help you answer them..."

Frigga stroked the stone pillar with its tree-like texture, turned to Kevin and asked softly, her eyes filled with clarity and tranquility.

Kevin snapped out of his reverie, looked down at the Asgard dancing and singing in the city to celebrate yet another victory, and asked a question.

"Your Highness, Asgard's strength increases with age, but I'm very curious about the underlying principles..."

Out of a sense of taboo, Kevin did not directly express his concerns, but instead asked some questions that interested him.

The battle on Lieyang Star gave him a new understanding of civilization systems.

The Lieyang Clan values people, Dihong Kun, relying on the Heavenly Palace Matrix, unites everyone in a single-minded effort, achieving seamless offense and defense.

Where does Odin, come from? This is something Kevin finds very puzzling.

Frigga was quite easygoing. With a gentle wave of her hand, the runes engraved on the stone pillars lit up one after another, and the beautiful star map of the vast world appeared one after another, forming a tree-like structure.

As the white index finger lightly touched the roots, light surged, and the World Tree, composed of star charts, lit up one after another from its trunk to its branches and leaves.

The light eventually converged at the top of the World Tree, gradually condensing into a fruit-like cluster of light.

"Have you figured it out?"

Seeing Kevin's thoughtful expression, Frigga gently asked, her tone a mix of amusement and anticipation.

"Is it because of Asgard itself?"

Kevin's eyes gleamed with a glimmer of insight, and when he saw Frigga nod in surprise, his guess was confirmed.

Although the Nine Worlds belong to different cosmic domains, they are interconnected due to special spatial laws, forming Star Domain system similar to the World Tree.

Asgard, inhabited by the Asgardian God Clan, sits atop the World Tree and enjoys the offerings of the other eight worlds.

Therefore, just as the points of light converged before, the free energy of the Nine Worlds will be transmitted to the highest level, Asgard, in a similar way.

The successive god-kings of Asgard were probably the fruits born from the combined essence of the Nine Worlds and universes.

Therefore, the strength of the Asgardian God Clan lies not in their people, but in their territory!

Therefore, time is the best catalyst; the longer Asgard lives in Asgard, the more powerful he becomes.

"You really are very smart..."

Kevin was able to see the big picture from just a few pointers, which impressed Frigga.

In a brief silence, Frigga reached out and plucked the fruit formed from the star map of the Nine Worlds, watching it wither and rot until it turned into quicksand at her fingertips.

In a daze, Kevin seemed to see a fleeting look of worry on Frigga's face; she seemed to be troubled by something as well.

Meanwhile, once the fruit was removed, the World Tree, composed of a star-like pattern of light, rapidly withered until a great fire reduced it to ashes.

Kevin pondered Frigga's intentions, constantly analyzing the hidden information within.

If this thing symbolizes Odin, then according to the characteristics of all things in the world, the more mature the fruit, the closer it is to falling off?!

Since spring blossoms and autumn harvests are inevitable, and the cycle of the seasons is a natural law, will the God-King, nurtured by the World Tree, also one day grow old and wither away?

Also, what was Thor's reason for returning to Asgard last time? Odin had fallen into a deep sleep and needed him to return and take charge...

As the man's thoughts became clearer, his expression grew increasingly serious. After much hesitation, he finally revealed his suspicions.

"Your Highness, do you sense that Ragnarok is coming? And, His Majesty might..."

"Presumptuous!"

Frigga's expression changed, and she immediately set up a barrier, clearly shocked by Kevin's answer.

The goddess looked around to make sure no one was there. Her heaving chest calmed down slightly, and complex emotions flickered in her emerald eyes. The atmosphere between the two gradually became tense.

At the same time, Kevin was sweating bullets, even though there were rumors of Ragnarok in Norse Mythology on Earth.

But once they entered the celestial palace, amidst the revelry, probably no one would believe that the once-powerful Asgardian God Clan were actually facing annihilation.

Moreover, Kevin subtly hinted at a potentially unfortunate future for Odin, which was somewhat taboo.

If some straightforward Asgard heard this, they would probably turn on them on the spot, believing that this Despicable Outsider was cursing their king.

However, for some reason, he couldn't keep certain things to himself in front of this goddess, as if the noblewoman before him had a desire to be confided in.

"Child, this isn't your hometown. I know you mean no harm, but there are some things you shouldn't have said..."

"At least, it shouldn't be you who says it..."

Frigga gently placed her hand on Kevin's shoulder, her voice earnest, her eyes gazing into the distance, deep and far-reaching.

Kevin nodded gratefully when he saw that the goddess was trying to cover for him and was offering advice.

Suddenly, the man recalled the legends about this queen in mythology; Frigga had always appeared in Norse Mythology as a wife and mother.

At the same time, she is also a prophet with the ability to foresee the future, knowing everything that will happen in the future, but she never reveals what she knows.

In other words, even if the myth is not entirely accurate, her precognitive abilities are beyond doubt.

This point is mentioned in the opening scene of Thor: Ragnarok, during a conversation between Thor and the Fire Giant, where Thor is having recurring dreams of Asgard being burned and destroyed by fire.

Clearly, as a descendant of Frigga, Thor's precognitive abilities are inherited from his mother.

After a brief silence, Frigga gave Kevin a deep look, her eyes gradually hardening as if she had made a decision.

"Actually, there's something even Loki and Thor don't know..."

"As time goes on, the Asgard's power will increase exponentially, requiring a special method to balance the gap between the growth of their physical and divine power."

"His Majesty must enter a week-long state of Odinsleep every year,"

"Otherwise, his divine power will diminish, and his body will become weak..."

Kevin frowned slightly, immediately understanding the implied meaning, and his expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

"His Majesty's hibernation... could it be coming soon?"

Frigga nodded helplessly, her expression bitter.

No wonder Odin easily sensed the Frost Giants entering the vault in Thor 1, while the Dark Elves infiltrating the prison in Thor 2 went unnoticed.

No wonder that in the script, when the Queen of the Gods was killed by the Dark Elves, Odin, in his extreme grief and anger, did not immediately organize a large army to wipe out his nemesis.

It turns out that this Asgardian God King was simply powerless to help.

Thus, many mysteries, including the urgent summons of Thor back to the palace, have been largely solved.

However, with such a tense situation looming, the crisis facing the Asgardian God Clan is truly serious!

Kevin looked at Frigga, who seemed hesitant to speak, and gently pressed his temples, his expression dry.

"Do you have any other bad news? Tell me all at once."

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Chapter 858, Section 897: What goes around comes around

A look of reminiscence crossed the eyes of the Queen Frigga as she murmured softly.

"In truth, His Majesty has been suppressing his power all these years, because with each increase in strength, he moves one step closer to death..."

"And when this fruit, which has absorbed the free energy of the Nine Worlds, rots and falls off, it means that the World Tree is about to wither and enter a new cycle of life and death..."

Kevin narrowed his eyes as he gazed at the Star Domain that formed the canopy in mid-air, which were gradually darkening and withering.

This is the upper three realms: Asgard, home to the Asgardian God Clan; Vanaheim, home to the Vanir God Clan; and Alfheim, home to the Elves.

In theory, nutrients in trees are transported upwards from the roots, and the composition of the Nine Worlds clearly creates a similar energy matrix.

Therefore, the Upper Three Realms are the most prosperous and beautiful, but every sip and bite is as if ordained by Heaven; if one enjoys too much, one will have to pay the price sooner or later.

Kevin seemed to be deep in thought. Just as trees flourish and wither, the world, formed by this cycle, also experiences the seasons.

The most obvious influence from the environment is on the tree canopy, also known as the upper three realms...

Therefore, if Odin were to fall, it would signify the end of an era, and the World Tree, having lost its fruit, would naturally have no reason to continue to flourish.

So, Ragnarok is probably the harsh winter that this World Tree will have to face.

Whether the human world located on the tree trunk will perish at that time is still uncertain, but the upper three realms will definitely be the first to collapse.

Sure enough, what goes around comes around.

Seeing Kevin's thoughtful gaze regain its clarity, Frigga continued speaking in a low voice.

"However, His Majesty has recently been listless and somewhat delirious, his health has been poor, and his divine power has begun to decline."

"What he is facing is not just the Odinsleep."

Then, seeing Kevin looking somewhat lost, the Queen of Gods gazed at the Golden Palace, her ten fingers wrapped in a handkerchief in a slightly tangled manner. After a moment of silence, she sighed and whispered softly.

"A new generation of God-King is about to rise, seeking to replace the previous one, and may even plunder the resources that originally belonged to their fathers..."

"This is a legacy, and also a destiny..."

"Now, war rages across the Nine Realms. Even the Dark Elves and Fire Giant, who should have been extinct, have reappeared. I fear His Majesty will not be able to hold out..."

"Even with his military achievements, Thor is still too young..."

Kevin's thoughts drifted, and he gradually sorted out some ideas in his mind.

Hundreds of thousands of years ago, Odin continued to expand, probably hoping to find more Star Domain where the World Tree could take root.

Based on mythology, he should have shortened his growth cycle as quickly as possible, led the Asgardian God Clan to glory, and prepared for the future Ragnarok.

But man proposes, God disposes. Some indescribable entity at the edge of the universe caused him to halt his expansion, cut off his own arm, and retreat to Asgard to recuperate.

The consequences of this reckless expansion soon became apparent. He offended civilizations such as the Frost Giants, Dark Elves, and Fire Giant, even the Valkyrie army...

Wait! The Valkyrie forces! Even Surtur, the Fire Giant prophesied to destroy Asgard, is here. Does that mean the commander of the Valkyrie forces should also awaken?

Odin is weakening, and that one is awakening... the timing is too coincidental, isn't it?

Thor is too young; could the real trigger be...?

The previous problem hasn't been solved yet, and now another one has arisen! Asgard truly is a fiery pit!

After Kevin figured out a certain point, his head started to throb. He regretted staying in the Asgardian Realm and getting involved in the mess, fearing he might actually get himself caught up in it.

The man pondered for a moment, then sensed the undercurrents in the situation before him, like a tangled mess. He frowned and gave a slight bitter smile.

"Your Highness, this is a secret that even Thor probably doesn't know. Why are you telling me, an outsider, only?"

Queen Frigga gently stroked Kevin's head with the tenderness of an elder, and her eyes, which met Kevin's gaze, were as deep and boundless as a vast starry sky.

"Child, I can see the future of Asgard, which was destined to be shrouded in darkness. But since you appeared before me, the already foreseeable tragedy has turned into an unknowable chaos..."

Precognitive abilities? Kevin felt a little more at ease, and he also found part of the reason for Frigga's overtures.

"So, you want me to stay and help Asgard rewrite the tragedy of Ragnarok?"

However, Queen Frigga shook her head slightly, her eyes fixed on the Golden Palace reflected in the water and mountains, a hint of helplessness rising within her, which was concealed by her determination.

"No! I want you to leave, the sooner the better! The fall of the gods is inevitable..."

"No destruction, no construction; life is born from death!"

"Catastrophe is coming! Go back to Earth, that's your main battlefield. We'll hold off these disasters and buy the Nine Realms more time to prepare."

"People worship gods with faith; now, gods should also fight for people!"

"Promise me you will protect Thor and the people of Asgard. This is my only request..."

Frigga placed her hands on Kevin's shoulders, her eyes filled with hope and pleading.

Faced with this resounding answer, Kevin's ambiguous smile froze, and a serious expression appeared on his tense face.