"I knew it, Father. You're very open-minded. You'll definitely support our reforms!"
Thor was overjoyed. Odin's words undoubtedly meant he approved of what Thor and the others had done, finally putting Thor's long-suspended heart at ease.
Although he was now stronger than the old man, years of intimidation still made Thor deeply afraid of him.
"Yes, I'm very glad you were able to make such a choice."
Odin smiled. No matter what, he had to present his righteous and glorious side before others.
"I've been thinking about this issue for a long time as well. I never expected you two brothers to provide the answer."
Odin sighed, still not forgetting to flatter himself.
"Yes, Father. We learned all this from China. China was able to develop to its current level in just a few decades because of this as well!"
As he spoke, Thor looked immensely pleased with himself.
China?
Odin gritted his teeth, yet there was nothing he could do.
What medicine had I taken back then? Why did I let the two of them establish diplomatic relations with China? Was my brain broken when I listened to Frigga and sent Thor to China for further study?
And now Thor has come back completely brainwashed. Instead of being a proper emperor, he wants to play at equality for everyone?
If time could turn back, I would never make the same choice again.
"For the founding of our Asgard Republic, China has also sent a delegation. Oh, and the group that came last time is here too. I wonder if you still remember them."
Thor said with a smile.
"Of course I remember!"
Odin said through gritted teeth. Those people had caused him no end of trouble back then, and not long after seeing them off, Odin had entered his