Comrades-in-Arms, Gone Sour (Part 5)

As the elder spoke these words, which sounded like admonitions to the younger generation, the tension between the two gradually eased.

What's your view on the current situation?

Dihong Kun gently put down the jade teacup, and as he pondered, a hint of scrutiny appeared in his eyes.

"A time of great upheaval and fierce competition!"

Kevin seemed to be deep in thought, then opened his mouth to speak, before adding something more meaningful.

"Therefore, we need to prepare early..."

Dihong Kun opened his eyes, his gaze indifferent.

"Is this why you came to see me?"

Kevin, whose thoughts had been exposed, felt a little intimidated in front of his father-in-law, and couldn't help but force an awkward smile.

"Your Majesty is wise..."

Half an hour later, Kevin, covered in sweat, rolled out of Dihong Kun's palace, then grabbed Hela, who was left to enjoy the scenery on Lieyang Star, and they made a quick getaway.

What exactly the two sides discussed remains unknown to others.

However, the moment Kevin stepped onto the Lieyang Star, an imperial edict for full-scale preparation for war was issued from the Tiandao Palace.

Pan Zhen, who had been summoned there, emerged looking worried and hurriedly led a group of divine generals, disappearing into the Gate of the Heavenly Realm.

Having just completed his reception duties, Tiger General Yuan Li hadn't even had a chance to catch his breath before receiving orders to immediately intensify his military training.

I knew it! This guy's never a good thing!

At this moment, the man whom Yuan Li had been secretly criticizing was hovering in the void, and then he and Hela landed one after the other on a group of charred pumice stones.

Why did you bring me here?

Nostalgia... or sarcasm?

Hela stepped onto a floating rock, casually gathered a handful of shimmering stardust, rubbed her fingers together, looked at Kevin with a beaming smile, and walked gracefully towards him with one hand on her hip.

The deathly aura surrounding them, along with Hela's sinister smile, indicated that someone had stepped into a minefield.

Because this is the remains of the Asgard kingdom after its explosion.

In a sense, Hela, who was determined to die at the time, was the culprit who detonated Asa.

Now, revisiting this place, seeing her life's pursuit and cherished hometown shattered into pieces, how could she not be in a good mood?

However, Kevin seemed completely oblivious, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.

"Here, I'll show you something good."

Immediately, the Judgment Angel unfurled its six wings, bent its right hand forward, grasped at the void, and a stream of red and black particles spread out.

Wherever the light mist passed, matter floating in the universe rapidly twisted and deformed, then automatically coalesced.

In the blink of an eye, the shattered pumice transformed into a suspended island; the dissipated water vapor reassembled into a rushing spring.

As Kevin raised his right hand, familiar palaces and streets, and even seemingly familiar plants and trees, began to reappear on this divine realm.

"You've helped me for so long, it must have been hard work for you. After thinking it over, I decided this gift is the most appropriate..."

Hela stared blankly at the man beside her, who wore a satisfied smile, until Kevin waved his arm in front of her eyes several times, finally bringing the Goddess of Death back to her senses.

"How's the recreation? Not bad, right? Do you like it?"

Hearing Kevin's concerned inquiry, Hela smiled, grabbed his arm without a word, and strode forward across the Rainbow Bridge.

"What?"

Kevin was puzzled by Hela's reaction and asked a question instinctively.

"Walk this path with me, and crown your Her Majesty the Queen!"

That low, slightly nasal response carried a hint of solemnity and aloofness.

Chapter 1021, Section 1066: The Degenerate "Comrades-in-Arms" (Fifth Update)

The Asgardian Realm, restored to its original state, shimmers with starlight.

Dressed in military uniform, Hela, supported by Kevin, crossed the empty Rainbow Bridge, walked through the quiet streets, and stepped onto the stairs leading to the Golden Palace.

As the gate, adorned with intricate runes, slowly opened, Hela took a deep breath and solemnly stepped inside.

Kevin sensed the emotions his old friend was releasing due to a chance encounter, and naturally took on the role, guiding the Goddess of Death step by step up the stairs.

After walking a few short steps, Hela solemnly sat on the throne in the Golden Palace, leaning back and closing her eyes to wait.

Kevin gently placed the Nordic-style golden crown on the head of the Goddess of Death, his expression solemn.

To make it even more realistic, the man ingeniously presented a replica of Odin's scepter.

After the brief ceremony concluded, Hela slowly opened her eyes, slammed her scepter to the ground, and rose slowly, her bright eyes shining like stars.

"I, Hela Odin, am the King of Asgard!"

The majestic and far-reaching voice traveled from the Golden Palace to the main city of the Divine Realm, echoing through the empty streets, and finally resounding among the stars.

"Congratulations, Your Her Majesty the Queen..."

Kevin bowed slightly, offering his heartfelt blessings.

Hela was somewhat surprised and looked down at the only subject in the empty hall.

"I thought you would find this childish and ridiculous..."

Kevin shook his head slightly, looked around, and his expression became more serious.

"Single-handedly, he intercepted the Titan Star coalition and preserved Asar's last remaining forces..."

"According to the original covenant, you are the rightful king of Asgard!"

The man blinked, glanced up at the dome for a moment, and then smiled slightly.

"I haven't forgotten..."

Hela craned her neck in surprise, only to discover that the murals above had been cleverly replaced by Kevin with scenes of her and Odin conquering the Nine Worlds.

But these simple three words, "evil," had a magical power to make Hela's desolate heart beat faster.

"Is that so? It seems only you haven't forgotten..."

Hela leaned back in her chair, gazing at the empty hall, shaking her head and murmuring to herself.

Kevin turned to look at the vast and majestic Asgardian Realm, and then gave Hela a slightly apologetic look.

"Sorry this gift is a little late..."

"Furthermore, since this body can only manipulate a fraction of the Infinity Stones' power, this thing doesn't really have an expiration date."

"In a few hours at most, the Asgardian Realm will dissipate back into cosmic dust."

As the man made his somewhat embarrassed statement, Hela carefully ran her fingertips across the throne before rising without a second thought, casually removing the crown and discarding the scepter.

"Once the seal on Earth is broken, I promise to rebuild the Asgardian Realm."

Kevin opened his mouth, hesitated for a moment, and then made a solemn vow.

"Now that I am the Queen of Asgard, there's no need for anything else..."

Hela walked slowly down the steps, waving her hand dismissively.

"Are you sure you don't need to?"

Kevin was slightly surprised and asked tentatively.

"I want to become king simply to reclaim what is rightfully mine, not to impress anyone..."

Hela raised an eyebrow, her tone arrogant, then changed the subject, looking at Kevin with a half-smile.

"Don't waste your energy on this. It seems more advantageous for you to have the Asgardian God Clan settlers remain on Earth than for them to return to Asgard..."

What's gotten into you today? You actually sold your entire tribe to me?

Kevin was somewhat flattered by Hela's sudden act of kindness, as he remembered her as someone who wasn't exactly considerate of others.

However, from the relief on the face of the Goddess of Death, he vaguely understood that Hela seemed to have let go of her obsession with the Asgard throne.

In any case, this is a good thing.

"Why did you suddenly decide to show me these things?"

Hela emerged from the majestic and dark Golden Palace, arrived at the main hall, gazed at the starry sky, her robes fluttering in the wind, and casually asked a question.

"Aren't we heading to the Hongmeng Galaxy again? We can't let our old friend have any regrets before we embark on this journey."

Kevin retrieved the wine and crystal glasses given to him by the Freyja group from the Spatial Rift, casually sat down on the steps, and invited Hela to drink with him.

"You really know how to please people..."

Is this a compliment?

"You guess..."

Under the gentle breeze, Hela lightly brushed aside her tousled hair, swirled her wine glass, and smiled radiantly.

Seemingly having resolved her inner conflict, the gloomy aura between the brows of this Goddess of Death vanished, and she now even had the leisure to joke with the people around her.

Before Kevin knew it, he was stunned by the radiant goddess before him.

"Is this your farewell gift to me?"

"Of course! What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, I just wanted to double-check..."

After receiving a satisfactory answer, Hela smiled slightly.

You give him a gift, but I get the gift he gives me.

All things considered, it seems like I won.

She thoroughly enjoyed the sense of superiority that came from this comparison.

"That..."

"Don't speak!"

"This place is about to fall apart, so stay and enjoy the scenery with me..."

Somewhat bewildered, Kevin had no choice but to obediently sit with the Goddess of Death on the steps, drinking wine and watching the fall of the Asgardian Realm once again.

Amidst the dazzling starlight, the tectonic plates began to shift, the rainbow bridge disintegrated into points of light, and the river below gradually ceased to flow.

The magnificent buildings, the majestic Golden Palace, and the Tianwen for observing the stars crumbled and shattered one by one under their watchful eyes.

Hela licked her cherry lips with lingering satisfaction, then soared into the sky, watching the last familiar outline of the divine realm disappear.

Do you know?

"After the Infinity War, I probably only have two relatively clear pursuits left..."

"And you helped me achieve one of those things today..."

To reclaim the inheritance rights to Asgard as agreed, and prove himself?

Kevin smiled thoughtfully, pleased that Hela had gotten what she wanted.

"What's the other one?"

In the brief silence, Kevin, somewhat curious, couldn't help but ask a question, thinking about how to provide this high-ranking enforcer with benefits in the future, hoping to please him.

"You guess..."

Hela gave Kevin a knowing look, her expression enigmatic.

After a brief, casual chat, the man, having failed to get anywhere with his subtle probing, had no choice but to give up. He got up and flew towards the remaining broken wormhole of the Rainbow Bridge, preparing to head to the Angel Nebula to meet up with Hexi.

Hela followed closely behind, her narrowed eyes revealing a dangerous glint in them.

She's a rather stubborn person, she's always...

The more something is likely to cause controversy and arouse curiosity, the more she wants it, even if it's just to satisfy a boring collecting habit and a sense of conquest.

The novelty of the throne has worn off.