Watching the heart-stopping scenes around him, Captain America followed behind Heimdall and finally arrived in Asgard's great hall.
The guards on duty saluted Heimdall in order. A moment later, Heimdall led Captain America to the front of the main hall.
Once there, Heimdall stopped and gave Captain America a word of instruction.
"I know you. I have often heard your name as well, Steve Rogers.
"But no matter what kind of reputation you have in Midgard, do not bring mortal arrogance into this ancient, time-honored temple.
"Though His Majesty has no requirements for audiences, remember this: you must remain respectful!"
"Please rest assured. I will!"
Under Heimdall's repeated reminders, Rogers nodded earnestly. He was a man who understood propriety.
Especially since he knew that the man he was about to face was the most exalted of kings—a ruler who could sweep across Earth through sheer courage and strength, the king of the Nine Realms!
Seeing Rogers's serious attitude, Heimdall nodded, then extended a hand in invitation.
As Rogers followed his gesture forward, Heimdall turned away, carrying his key as always as he calmly headed toward the Bifrost, where he stood eternal watch.
Within that magnificent temple of the World Tree, an equally magnificent god stood watch every second of every minute.
He never rested. He never slept. He listened to all things and watched all things.
He would sacrifice all his time and forsake every personal need. He would not marry, nor would he have children.
He was Heimdall.
So it was now, and so it would be in the future...
As Heimdall's departing figure gradually faded into the distance, the distance between him and Captain America grew ever greater.
Captain America passed through the guards stationed in the main hall and stopped roughly thirty meters before Heisenberg's throne.
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