Asgard's Treasury, Initial Control of the Shadow Realm

Thrór entered the great hall distractedly, and his companions immediately gathered around him.

"Sorry for making you worry." Thrór forced a smile, then looked at Aaron. "Let's go. My Father King asked me to take you to the treasury to choose a treasure."

"Choose a treasure?" Fandral was startled, then looked at Aaron Gaius, who had a backpack on his back and a pet perched on his shoulder.

"What are you looking at me for?" Aaron rolled his eyes at him. "I saved you on Earth. I saved Odin's beloved eldest son. This is the reward I deserve."

"That reward is far too generous. I'm really jealous of you!"

Aaron sneered inwardly. If it had not been so difficult to refuse, he would never have agreed!

The more valuable the treasure he took was, the harder it would be to repay later.

They arrived at the main hall of the palace. After passing through several gates, a long corridor, and staircases, the two reached Asgard's treasury—a grand palace hall.

"You're here." Odin smiled kindly. "Thrór, show your friend around."

Thrór nodded and began introducing the treasures to Aaron.

"The Casket of Ancient Winters, a treasure of the Frost Giants. If the ice energy within it is unleashed to its fullest, it can freeze an entire planet."

"The Eternal Fire, the source of the Fire Giants' power. It is an undying flame that also contains immense magical energy."

"The Tablet of Life. My grandfather acquired it by chance while conquering the universe. Rumor has it that whoever unlocks its secrets will gain a nearly eternal life."

"The Infinity Gauntlet, a weapon forged by the Dwarves. It can bear extraordinarily powerful energy, though it has never been used."

Thrór went from one end to the other, giving lengthy introductions to more