I Agree to What the Hell?!
At the same time, the man unleashed several sword beams, prematurely detonating the group of suicide bombers.
In an instant, dozens of soldiers had their hands and feet severed, slowing their movements. Before they could even reach Kevin, the Black Hole Grenade hanging from their waists exploded.
Dozens of miniature black holes formed, and matter within a ten-meter radius was frantically devoured and compressed.
The Dark Elves soldier at the epicenter of the explosion was crushed as if by a giant boulder, his flesh twisted into tiny clumps that disappeared into the miniature black hole.
Kevin figured that even if he was tricked by this thing, he'd be badly injured, if not killed.
After all, according to the original script, even the Cursed Warrior, who had twice the physique of Thor, was caught off guard and was crushed to dust by his own Black Hole Grenade.
According to the Super God Academy, this thing should be the so-called "Godslayer Weapon".
After a brief delay, once the miniature black hole in front of them disappeared, Frigga and Loki, having wiped out the remaining forces within Asgard, were able to reunite with Kevin.
But before the three could give chase, three Dark Elves, their bodies swelling dramatically after having dark red rune stones inserted into their abdomens, transformed into Cursed Warrior, jumped onto the spaceship, and intercepted their pursuers.
Like a dog with its tail between its legs, Malekith, without looking back, scrambled into the billowing black smoke flagship and hastily retreated.
"Mjolnir!"
At that moment, a furious roar resounded, lightning ripped through the air at the front of the Golden Palace, and the surrounding air currents, pushed aside, wailed sharply as Thor's Hammer, now called by its true name, was hurled at the flagship in mid-air.
Unfortunately, the Dark Elves flagship immediately used the virtual-real shift technology based on the Aether particles to become invisible and escape the moment the alien object attacked.
The mighty Thor's Thor's Hammer missed its target, but the surrounding enemy aircraft became collateral damage, falling into the sea like dumplings as the lightning was unleashed.
Thor originally intended to continue the pursuit, cooperating with the Rainbow Bridge defenders to lock the gates of Grim Reaper and leave all the enemies behind.
However, the cursed warrior Algorim, whose entire body was charred black by electricity and had lava-like patterns, burst out of the rubble and knocked Thor over.
Enraged, Thor summoned back his Thor's Hammer, and the two fought like Beast on the Rainbow Bridge, eventually falling into the sea.
At this moment, the newly forged Cursed Warrior, at the cost of shortened lifespan, was forced to unleash his full potential to intercept Kevin, Loki, and Frigga.
With the presence of the ranged mages Thor and Frigga, Kevin had to focus his attacks on three Cursed Warriors, leaving him no time to attend to anything else.
Surtur, who arrived at the Rainbow Bridge exit first, looked back at the underground where the Eternal Flame was buried, roared in resentment, and burned the nearly one hundred soldiers who surrounded him to ashes with the Twilight Sword.
Mimer, in his usual silence, raised the Ancient Casket, freezing Heimdall and the Warriors Three of Asgard, before decisively leading the remaining Frost Giants into the wormhole.
Surtur, who was at the back, saw that the pursuers had already surrounded him. He wasn't stupid, so he immediately shouldered his greatsword and leaped into the fray, shouting a harsh threat as he left.
"Asgard, we will be back!"
After Kevin and his two companions had completely dealt with the enemy's remaining Cursed Warrior, all they could see was the devastated Rainbow Bridge and the Golden Palace billowing with thick smoke.
Clearly, the Dark Elves, who possessed the technology of invisibility, were very cunning and had already infiltrated the main force of the Fire Giant and Frost Giants, secretly making a complete withdrawal.
Before the flames of war had died down and everyone had a chance to catch their breath, the seawater beneath the Rainbow Bridge surged, and a dark green light gradually stirred the waves.
In a daze, a strange scene was reflected on the water's surface.
In the deep, dark cave, a goddess with long black hair cascading down her shoulders, heavy smoky makeup, and an eerie, cold aura lay on an altar intricately carved with runes.
As the ring of runes surrounding the altar faded and peeled away one by one, the figure of this sinister goddess became increasingly clear on the undulating water.
She's... Asgard? What did she do wrong to be imprisoned here?
The new generation of Aesir gods present looked at this face, serene yet exuding a cold aura, with curiosity or confusion.
The only one who knew the truth, Queen Frigga, turned pale, her ominous premonition growing stronger in her mind.
In an instant, the emerald eyes beneath the water slowly opened, giving a seductive smile to the prying Asgardian Gods, yet exuding a chilling aura that seeped into their bones and pierced their very souls.
At the same time, the ground beneath the celestial palace trembled violently, and a sharp, muffled roar echoed through the air.
Immediately, a Giant Wolf, as big as a mountain, pushed aside the bricks and rubble, emerged from the ground, its eyes gleaming with a ghostly green light.
P. S.: I updated over 7000 words today. I'm taking a break. I have something to do during the day tomorrow, so I might update a little later, but I'll try to update three times a day as usual.
Thank you to reader @Lazy_Sleepless_Two_Blades_and_Monthly_Pass_for_Enough_to_Call_an_Hope_for_Calling_an_Monthly_Pass_for_Calling_an_Update_!
Chapter 864, Section 903: I Agree to a Thing!
The atmosphere in the Golden Palace of Asgard was somber. Odin, lay on his bed with his eyes closed.
The once robust body of the Asgardian God King had revealed a hint of old age, and a gray-black aura of death lingered between his brows.
"Mother Queen! How is Father?"
The somber atmosphere inside the royal court was broken by a heavy banging on the door. Thor, soaking wet, shouted excitedly towards the bedroom in his usual loud voice, his tone quite proud.
"He should be able to get out of bed soon, right? I brought him a gift!"
Thor casually tossed the deformed head of the cursed warrior Algorim onto the ground, and the grotesque thing rolled toward the bed.
Thor, who wasn't very good at reading people's expressions, picked up a jug of mead from the table and poured it down his throat to relieve the soreness and fatigue from the fierce battle.
Fandral and the other Warriors Three of Asgard tried desperately to signal to each other, but Thor remained oblivious and ignored them.
Thor only realized something was wrong when Sif, the God of Fertility, secretly kicked him.
Thor's expression turned serious as he shut his mouth, ceasing his boasting about his military exploits, and turned his inquiring gaze to his mother.
To be honest, the Dark Elf's Cursed Warrior is indeed extraordinary, especially this Algrim, whose strength is at the Main God Level.
If he hadn't had the added advantage of the three artifacts and his familiarity with the Asgard environment, he would most likely have lost this battle.
But with his father in a coma and Asa facing the threat of a counterattack from the three tribes, the small victory before him seemed rather tasteless.
At this moment, as the Queen Frigga interlaced her fingers, the runes flying around the sickbed formed a golden shield, temporarily suppressing the aged aura emanating from the Divine Body.
After the examination, Odin's complexion improved somewhat, and the gods breathed a sigh of relief, finally able to relax a little.
Frigga looked around, took a deep breath, and spoke in a somber tone.
"Gentlemen, His Majesty's slumber this time has been very sudden, and even I cannot be sure when he will awaken."
"But in contrast, the Dark Elves have revived, still coveting the Aether; the Frost Giants have elected a new king and acquired the Ancient Casket..."
"Surtur was bathed in the Eternal Flame, nearly causing Ragnarok. Although half of the Eternal Flame was later sealed by Gungnir, it remains extremely powerful..."
"Furthermore, Surtur's retinue did not actually participate in this invasion by the three races..."
"Now, with His Majesty asleep, Asgard's defenses are at their most vulnerable. The enemy has a blood feud with Asgard and will undoubtedly launch another attack!"
The Queen glanced at the remains of the throne, which had been swallowed by the Black Hole Grenade, her brow furrowed, her expression grave.
"Perhaps, the coming period will be the darkest time in the Asgardian Realm!"
"Asgard! I hope you can unite and overcome this difficult time together!"
The Warriors Three, Heimdall, Thor, God of Thunder, and Sif the God of Fertility —these elite warriors of Asgard —each nodded solemnly, their eyes filled with barely concealed rage.
The Asgardian God Clan, having conquered and dominated the Nine Worlds for so long, had never suffered such a great loss.
These new generation of deities have been nurtured with an unyielding arrogance.
Therefore, the overwhelming strength displayed by the three races during their invasion did not frighten them; instead, it aroused the high morale of these Asgard.
The Queen Frigga's furrowed brow smoothed slightly, and she announced the command in a deep voice.
"Hogun, Volstagg, Heimdall, the three of you must guard the Rainbow Bridge! Keep a close watch on the movements of the enemies affecting the three races!"
The two celestial warriors and the Guardian God pounded their right fists on their chests and nodded in acceptance.
"Fandral, Sif, you two are responsible for the Eternal Flame and the Aether Particles respectively. Remember to keep separate watch over them and be wary of infiltration!"
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Two of the more rational members of the Asgardian God Clan raised their weapons, swore an oath, and began to plot how to seal away the two dangerous objects.
"Thor, and Loki, you are responsible for guarding the Golden Palace and protecting His Majesty!"
Frigga lowered her voice slightly, her eyes secretly observing the changes in everyone's expressions.
The God of Mischief, who had been standing in the shadows, seemed nonchalant, but the momentary surprise that flashed across his face was clearly captured by the Queen.
Hogun and Volstagg, two of the Warriors Three, frowned upon hearing the familiar name.
The two stepped out of the formation, about to speak, but after seeing Sif's wink and Thor's slight shake of his head, they had no choice but to give up their rebuttal.
"I know Loki has made terrible mistakes, but he has proven his loyalty to Asar through his actions in this war!"
"Besides, he saved my life, I can vouch for him with that!"
Frigga's eyes were firm, her words resounding. As her gaze swept over the few who still had doubts, they all nodded in agreement.
"Brother, congratulations on your release from prison."
Thor was the first to step forward and punch Loki, his tone revealing a hint of relief.
The sincerity in those eyes made Loki feel uneasy. He instinctively looked away and could only maintain a stiff, fake smile to hide his guilty conscience.
He felt unworthy of his acquittal, as the Cursed Warrior's ability to reach his Mother Queen's palace so quickly was largely due to his guidance.
If it weren't for that white-haired fellow's help, the consequences of his petty scheme would have made him deeply regretful.
"Finally, there's something I need to announce: Assa actually has another member of the royal family still living abroad, and that's your sister, the Goddess of Death, Hela..."
Having laid the groundwork, Frigga, seeing that the time was ripe, then revealed another secret.
"She was sealed away on Earth by your father for her mistakes, and now Asgard needs the power of all Asgard..."
"Therefore, I will welcome Hela back, and I hope that the three of you will work together to face the crisis in the Asgardian Realm!"
Then, Frigga paused, summoned her husband's Gungnir, and solemnly brought its end to the ground, her expression dignified.
"The Asgard have always believed in the supremacy of the strong. The invasion of Asgard by foreign forces and the forced slumber of your king is the greatest disgrace in Asgard's history!"
"Therefore, the one among you three siblings who leads Asgard to reclaim its honor and overcome this crisis will be the next King of Asgard!"
Sif frowned slightly, her eyes showing some hesitation.
"Your Highness, isn't this too sudden?"
Queen Frigga, looked at Thor and Loki with gentle eyes, then her expression turned serious, and she adopted an unusually firm tone, speaking with an unquestionable air and solemnity.
"With a formidable enemy at hand, I do not wish for the siblings to continue their infighting. Only the achievement of uniting against a common foe can be the true measure of a king!"
"This is a healthy competition to protect Asgard. Asgard's future is in your hands. Don't let me down."
Thor was essentially already designated as the next God-King, was the first to raise his gavel in agreement, and there was even a hint of relief on his face.
In reality, Thor, who prefers to be on the front lines, live a free life, and manage affairs, would love to have the chance to quit.
Since even Thor was at the biggest disadvantage, had agreed, the other main gods, even if somewhat unwilling, could only nod in agreement one after another under the crisis of being surrounded by external enemies.
Most surprisingly, Loki, who had always had an inexplicable fervor for the throne, was the last to agree.
Despite having a chance to prove himself, this handsome young man, whose appearance didn't seem to fit the typical Asgard persona, felt a mix of emotions.
After the emergency meeting concluded, everyone bowed and took their leave, then began to arrange their respective defense matters.
In the empty hall, Frigga gripped her husband's somewhat withered fingers and murmured bitterly as she leaned over the bed.
Your Majesty, I hope my choice is right...
Immediately, amidst the flashing runes, the goddess's figure entered a deep, dark cavern, fading and disappearing within the main hall.
P. S.: I recommend the book "Captain Just Wants to Go Home and Play Games," a masterpiece from Honkai Impact 3rd, highly recommended.
Mo Yi: "Dean, there are limits to being a captain, so this is my resignation letter--"
"Captain, I already said the budget is a bit tight, but salaries will definitely be paid next month, meow... Wait, you said you wanted to resign?"
Theresa, who had been pretending to be busy and working with her head down, could no longer keep up the act and shouted:
"Captain, can't you understand the academy's situation? Our cause is noble and has a bright future. We're just in the darkness before dawn. Can you bear to let everyone's ideals fall before daybreak? Just for two years' salary?!"
"Ahem, how about I use some of next month's funds to pay you one month's salary first? What do you think?"
Captain: "Whether it's my salary or the money I lent you, I'm not afraid of anything anymore. I resigned for my dream."
"Starting tomorrow, I'll be a happy person, raising donkeys on my island, grinding stones to feed Zhen, delivering warmth to the countryside, and climbing the ranks in King of Glory--"
A Judah smashed down in front of the door.
"Then pay the 10 billion breakup fee—no, the penalty for breach of contract—stipulated in the contract before we talk."
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