Giant Wolf Fenrir

As long as Hela left Asgard, her power would stop growing.

Even if she suddenly returned one day, she still would not be his match.

In other words, as long as Hela herself posed no threat to Asgard and the Nine Realms, whether she lived or died—

Thor simply did not care.

However, in Thor's heart, the greatest king was Odin in his later years.

Not only did he admire that Odin, he also wanted to become a merciful king like him.

And by Odin's principles, he would not actually kill Hela.

Yet in Hela's eyes, Thor's decision was undoubtedly a form of mockery.

"Are you pitying me?!"

Hela straightened up and roared at Thor.

Thor's proposed terms were simply more unbearable than killing her.

She had already been sealed away by Odin for nearly two thousand years.

What was the essential difference between the exile Thor spoke of and Odin's seal?

There was no difference at all!

"I've changed my mind, Thor!"

Hela took a deep breath, then gave the Death Knights an order.

She had them surge toward Thor like a tidal wave.

"I won't kill you outright. I'll spare your life, then slaughter every subject, family member, and friend you care about right in front of you!"

"I'll make you live on forever."

"I'll make you experience the agony of being powerless, unable to save anyone!"

Hela made up her mind and abandoned her little duel game with Thor.

The Death Knights let out hysterical roars, brandishing all manner of weapons as they charged at Thor.

Hela, meanwhile, slowly retreated and focused on drawing more power from Asgard.

Though she was unwilling to admit it, with her current strength, she simply could not kill the awakened Thor.

Thor was soon swallowed by Hela's Death Knights.

He wanted