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"Have you heard? Of the two mages who attended Prince Thor's Coronation Ceremony the day before yesterday, the male one, what was his name... Russell."
"He defeated the Frost Giant King, Laufey."
"I did hear that rumor. Is it true? They say that Master Russell is only in his twenties, practically still a child."
"How could he possibly defeat the Frost Giant King who once contended with God King Odin?"
"Your news is too outdated. Queen Frigga has already given the order to prepare a Triumphal Celebration. It must be true."
These were the discussions taking place at a banquet in Asgard.
News like this was rapidly spreading, reaching more than half of Asgard.
Not far away, a group of guards changing shifts were also discussing the matter.
"Crazy. So the Frost Giant King Laufey was not merely defeated—he could not even withstand a single move."
"No way. Are you sure that news is true?"
"The mighty Frost Giant King, defeated in one move? That is far too absurd."
"There can be no mistake. A friend of mine is on duty in the Medical Bay."
"While Fandral, one of the Warriors Three who went with them, was being treated, he heard Fandral say it himself."
"That is terrifying. What kind of person is this Master Russell, to defeat the Frost Giant King in one move?"
As he spoke, the guard lowered his voice.
"Tell me, how many moves would the God King need to defeat the Frost Giant King?"
"Watch your words!"
The captain immediately barked a reprimand at the thoughtless guard for carelessly discussing the God King.
After a while, someone murmured softly:
"He could probably defeat the Frost Giant King Laufey in one move as well."
"I heard that during the Battle of Tonsberg a thousand years