After several cups of mead, Loki seemed to have forgotten the earlier unpleasantness and started drinking with Thor.
At the end of the day, it was only a few conflicts between brothers, nothing like a deep-seated grudge.
Russell also began playing mahjong with the Warriors Three.
Meanwhile, Sif danced with a sword to entertain everyone.
Happy times always passed quickly.
At some point, Odin, Frigga, and The Ancient One also arrived.
Seeing the smile on Master Ancient One's face, Russell knew she must have received some benefit from Odin.
Russell: "God King, Queen, Master."
Thor and Loki: "Father, Mother, Sorcerer Supreme."
Sif and the Warriors Three: "God King, Queen, Sorcerer Supreme."
Russell, Thor, Loki, Sif, and the Warriors Three greeted the three elders in turn.
Though, strictly speaking, The Ancient One was not really their elder by age.
Odin, Frigga, and The Ancient One responded to them in their own ways.
"Master Russell, when my sons were trapped in Jotunheim, thank you for coming to their rescue."
Although Queen Frigga had already thanked Russell, as the lord of Asgard, God King Odin repeated it out of courtesy.
"You are too kind, God King. Kamar-Taj and Asgard have watched over and aided each other for many years, jointly protecting peace in the Nine Realms' physical world and Magic Dimension. Offering help was only proper."
Russell repeated the polite response as well.
Once the formalities were over, Odin got straight to the point.
"Master Russell displayed the bearing of a true mage when he overwhelmed Jotunheim this time.
"I intend to send Thor and Loki to Kamar-Taj to study and learn some knowledge of magic.
"I have already discussed this matter with Master Ancient One. What are your thoughts, Master Russell?"
"My thoughts?" Russell looked at Master Ancient One in surprise.
He