For this reason, a grand victory banquet was held.
This victory immersed everyone in joy. Cups clinked, soft music played, dancers swayed, and fine wine and delicacies filled every corner.
People dressed in formal attire and attended the banquet.
The entire place was bustling with excitement.
Odin had even felt gratified. With tens of thousands of years of combat experience, he had held lavish banquets after every victory.
At that moment.
Odin's expression turned grave as a soldier whispered a report into his ear.
"What? A new king of the Frost Giants has ascended the throne?"
From the footage sent back, Odin saw Loki's arrogant face with his own eyes, as well as Thor in a sorry state.
"The Frost Giants? No... could Loki have learned of his identity?"
Loki had originally been the son of Laufey, king of the Frost Giants. After Laufey's defeat, he had been discovered and adopted by All-Father Odin. He grew up alongside Thor and coveted Asgard's throne.
Loki had been unwilling to live beneath his brother Thor's glory, venting his dissatisfaction through pranks.
He had always believed that Odin valued Thor more, and had long harbored resentment. In an attempt to draw Odin's attention, he had committed many extreme acts.
And now, Loki had learned of his status as an adopted son.
His resentment grew even deeper.
"Sigh... it has finally come to this."
Odin staggered back a few steps, nearly falling to the floor.
He leaned against the throne, seeming to have aged many years in an instant.
He was shocked by Loki's betrayal.
He regretted it even more. If not for his own mistake, Thor, his only son, would not have been left in such a miserable state, subjected to such humiliation.
"Loki."
"Thor."
The entire victory banquet fell deathly silent at