Even after suffering such a swift attack from the Godking, Surtur's body remained intact. Endless heat continuously burned away the Destruction Thunder, while his wounds kept healing.
But no matter how quickly his wounds healed, they could not outpace Odin's Heavenly Realm Spear.
Every spear struck true, and every hit inflicted injury.
Amid the twilight, Odin seemed to walk among falling flowers and fallen leaves, strolling leisurely and serenely.
Northern Europe's believers and gods gazed at Odin with tears in their eyes.
That invincible Godking had returned.
That warrior who stood proudly atop the Infinite Plane had returned.
The king of Northern Europe had returned.
Odin advanced, while Surtur retreated.
The World Serpent and the Hell Hound were covered in wounds. Like two stray dogs, they leaped and attacked without pause.
Only the Twilight Wolf had suffered very few injuries, because he did not dare attack Odin with all his strength. He understood Odin's terror better than anyone.
The one closest to the Godking knew the Godking best.
Gradually, more and more holes appeared in Surtur's body. The area covered by wounds even exceeded the undamaged parts.
As Surtur swung his sword, he laughed wildly. "I understand now! Your wisdom is greater, your skills are stronger, and your realm is sufficient, but your power is waning! You're old! No wonder you don't dare use your strongest divine authority. No wonder you don't dare release the Godking Domain. No wonder you don't dare summon the Godking Wonder. Because once you go all out and kill me, you'll have no strength left to continue fighting! Hahahaha... You can't kill me now! I am Surtur, the eternal, indestructible flame! Demon Sword!"
With Surtur's roar, the black True Fire Gemstone at the center of the True Fire Demon Sword's guard suddenly erupted with Black