He, Loki, had always been looked down upon, even ignored.
All this time, he had racked his brains, unable to understand why he and Thor were both princes of Asgard, both Odin's children, yet Odin favored Thor so greatly.
In the end, it was simply because of bloodline.
He was descended from the Frost Giants.
Only Thor possessed the true bloodline of Asgard's legitimate royal family.
Loki now wore royal robes.
He held the Mind Scepter, a mocking smile playing at the corners of his lips as he faced the vast army without the slightest concern.
"Loki, have you truly betrayed Asgard?"
"Traitor, you have utterly betrayed the king's trust in you."
"They raised an ungrateful wretch."
"Traitor!"
"Traitor!"
"Traitor!"
The Three Warriors of the Palace and Sif roared in fury as well.
The other soldiers also shouted loudly, their voices shaking the heavens.
Deafening.
They had long harbored dissatisfaction toward Loki, but because he was of royal blood, they had repeatedly endured it.
Once they learned that Loki was merely Ego's adopted son and a descendant of the Frost Giants, they no longer made any effort to conceal their anger.
Contempt, disdain, fury.
When a ruler commanded a minister to die, the minister had no choice but to die.
Odin's command was an inviolable decree. To betray Odin was to betray all of Asgard.
Unforgivable.
"I will give you one last chance. Release King Thor.
You know Thor is the only legitimate heir. If you harm Prince Thor, you will become an enemy of all Asgard."
Heimdall shouted furiously.
He raised an arm and waved it.
Behind him stood tens of thousands of Asgard's bravest warriors.
They were all valiant fighters who feared no death and were willing to give their lives for Asgard's glory.
Heimdall, too, was prepared