Odin looked down at the lively crowd below and continued speaking to Thor.
"What you should be doing now isn't fearing an attack by the Dark Elves, worrying that they'll use a single tiny warship to invade Asgard. You should be going down there to enjoy and celebrate your victory, drinking heartily with the soldiers and celebrating with them through the night!"
Thor wanted to persuade him further, but Odin cut him off with a wave of his hand.
"That's enough. Say no more! If you're worried, then keep an eye on her and the Aether inside her. As for those Dark Elves, I trust that you alone can handle them."
As he spoke, Odin glanced at Jane Foster and continued.
"Besides, isn't this what you've always wanted? She'll remain in Asgard and stay by your side until the Aether is removed!"
However, Thor felt no joy at all upon hearing this, because he understood the implication behind Odin's words.
They had no way to remove the Aether from Jane's body. If this continued, one day, the Aether would completely drain Jane's life force. Once the host died, the Aether could naturally be extracted!
That meant Jane Foster might remain by his side, but she would not even live out the several decades she originally had left. Before long, she would die and leave him.
Odin appeared to be granting his wish, but in truth, he was merely waiting for Jane Foster to die so he could reclaim the Aether, while completely cutting off Thor's relationship with this mortal woman!
Thor glanced at the bewildered Jane Foster, then looked at Odin with an angry expression and said emotionally.
"What if I find a way to remove the Aether from her body and let her have a life as long as