Rosethorn: I'm Not Bad Either
Ren and his group followed them to the so-called meeting place, only to discover that this was the castle where he had parted ways with Rias before.
However, Ren did not enter through the main entrance, but was instead directed to a VIP passage.
Since Lavinia and her group were not invited, they were arranged to rest temporarily in other VIP rooms.
Fortunately, they were tired from shopping and needed to rest for a while.
The demon soldiers did not follow; they were not qualified to go to the venue, which was guarded by special personnel.
Although Ren had become a single person, fortunately, the various markings were quite obvious, so Ren quickly found that the meeting place was probably there.
However, in the corridor before that, Ren encountered two figures emerging from another VIP elevator.
One was a short, elderly man with a white beard.
The other was a long-haired woman wearing a light silver suit.
Judging from her facial features, she is not very old. Her long, beautiful silver hair cascades down like moonlight, shimmering with a soft luster under the lamplight, adding to her mysterious aura.
His eyes were the color of a deep lake, shimmering with a hint of green. His features combined to form a face as delicate as a doll's. Because of his serious expression, he exuded an extraordinary aloofness and determination.
Her fair skin was as delicate and smooth as mutton fat jade, with a faint blush peeking out from beneath her cheeks, adding a touch of allure to her cool and aloof demeanor.
Her lips were as luscious and beautiful as roses, captivating all who saw them.
A well-fitting suit accentuates a woman's stunning figure, making her look graceful and poised.
The woman was slightly taken aback by Ren's appearance, but she reacted instantly, shielding the old man behind her. Her emerald eyes were fixed on Ren's every move, ready to retaliate immediately should Ren show the slightest sign of trouble.
At this moment, the system thoughtfully provided the two players' character panels.
The woman's name was Rossweisse, a Valkyrie protector of the Norse pantheon.
As for the old man, he has a very impressive background.
He is Odin, the chief god of the Aesir, the king of the gods in Norse Mythology.
Holy crap, Odin!
Ren was greatly surprised.
I never expected to encounter a mythical god-king here.
In terms of fame, Odin's presence is far greater than Lucifer's in some respects.
Whether in novels, anime, or movies, they appear far more frequently than demons.
But to be honest...
Even though Odin was facing him, he didn't put much pressure on Ren.
This is probably because this Odin is not quite the same as Ren imagined.
As a time traveler, what impressed him most was Odin from Marvel.
Oh, and Odin's two good sons who could blow up Asgard.
"Rossweisse, don't be so rude. This is demon territory."
The old man, leaning on his cane, stroked his beard as he sized up Ren's figure.
"Since we're here, we must be important guests. If we offend the other guests invited by the demon, wouldn't we become the bad guys?"
Chapter 163 Rossweisse: I'm not bad either.
Chapter 163
"Sorry, kid, this is my Valkyrie's first time working as a guard, and she's still too rigid in her approach. But that's precisely why no man respects her."
Odin said with a chuckle.
Although it was their first meeting, Ren found the old man quite interesting after hearing his words.
If it weren't for the name Odin Borson on his head, people would think he was just an ordinary old man.
Before Ren could even speak, the Valkyrie, who had previously been hostile towards Ren, suddenly fell silent, her cheeks flushed, and she clenched her fists, retorting urgently, "Whether I have a man or not has nothing to do with this! Rigidity and all that... I've always worked according to the Valkyrie's code of conduct!"
"Look, you're in such a hurry. It's because you're so ordinary that none of the men in Valhalla are interested in you."
Odin replied lazily.
"I... I already said it has nothing to do with my personality! It's... uh, I... uh, on the contrary, anyway, I'm just a useless Valkyrie who's never even held a man's hand, and I've been single for as long as I'm old, but I want to have a boyfriend too! Waaaaah!"
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Seeing her like this, Ren immediately laughed.
"I never knew you two could perform crosstalk! Where do you work? I'll definitely come and support you."
"Crosstalk? That must be a traditional program from Eastern countries. I might want to check it out if I have the chance."
Odin stroked his beard, and upon hearing Rossweisse's soft sobs beside him, he couldn't help but sigh.
"Sigh, sorry, kid, this woman is my current attendant. Although she's not bad looking and has a good figure, her personality is just too old-fashioned, like an old lady. That's why she hasn't even had a man yet."
"Wow!"
Rossweisse had already composed herself, but upon hearing Odin's words, she burst into tears.
Odin shrugged helplessly.
Rossweisse has serious personality problems, but she became his bodyguard by passing all the tests based on her abilities.
If he had a more interesting personality, this trip might have been quite fun.
"I don't mind, after all, women's charm is different."
"Well?"
"Heh heh heh... To say something like that in front of me and Rossweisse, you're not simple either, kid."
"To be honest, it's true."
Upon hearing this, Odin continued stroking his beard and said, "Then, as a guest, let me introduce myself first. I am..."
Before she could finish speaking, Rossweisse, who had suddenly returned to normal, spoke up a thousand meters ahead of Odin: "This is Odin, the king of the Aesir in Norse Mythology, who has been invited by three forces to the Underworld to participate in a meeting."
"I am Rossweisse, the Valkyrie of Asgard, and Lord Odin's bodyguard on this journey. May I ask who you are?"
"Just a human passing by."
Upon hearing this, Rossweisse looked embarrassed, clearly remembering her earlier comment that Ren was merely human.
However, this whole thing is quite strange.
This was supposed to be a meeting between the three major powers and Lord Odin. It would be one thing if it were other high-ranking demons, but a pure human was able to enter the VIP channel.
Perhaps, as Lord Odin said, the other party was also a distinguished guest invited by the Underworld.
The phrase "women's charm is different" caused Rossweisse's initial zero goodwill towards Ren to increase by twenty, thus softening her attitude.
What's your name?
"Ren."
"Oh? I think I heard this name from the demons of the Underworld before I came here. Not only did he stop the Fallen Angels' plot, but he also thwarted the attack of the Khaos Brigade. And the one who did such things was a human mercenary. Now it seems that the person who did those things must be you, right?"
"I didn't expect my story to have reached the Underworld?"
Ren was somewhat surprised.
"No, I only asked Sirzechs, and that's how they told me."
Odin looked Ren up and down, a satisfied expression on his aged face.
"The younger generation is truly formidable! They are indeed formidable!"
"As the number of heroes and warriors in Asgard dwindled, I wondered if something was wrong with humanity. I never imagined that a human like you would appear in this world."
Odin's left eye was fixed on Ren with a burning intensity.
Upon hearing this, Ren realized that the reason why there were fewer heroes and warriors in Norse Mythology was probably because the Hero Faction had been secretly recruiting people.
In addition, the influence of the Church must also have played a role.
After all, when the God of the Bible was spreading His teachings, Norse Mythology was among the first to be influenced.
Furthermore, given the long-standing doomsday prophecy of Ragnarok in the Norse pantheon, their decline is understandable.
"Hey kid, wanna come to Asgard and become a hero? I can pay double what the three major powers offer you, and there are plenty of single Valkyries like Rossweisse right now. With your qualifications, you'll probably be building a harem there very soon."
"Lord Odin, what you're saying is really damaging to Asgard's image!"
Rossweisse spoke with righteous indignation.
However, two blushes involuntarily rose on her fair cheeks; she wanted to look at Ren but dared not.
"What does it matter? Since ancient times, heroes have always needed beautiful women by their side. There are plenty of beautiful and friendly Valkyries in Asgard. You can skip Rossweisse, but there are many other Valkyries with even better figures and more explosive looks."
Upon hearing this, Rossweisse could no longer contain herself.
What do you mean, "Someone like her is out of the question!"
She's single too!
And what do you mean by saying other Valkyries have better or more amazing figures?
She's just as good as me!
In the very end.
You, the mighty king of the gods in Norse Mythology, are actually acting as a pimp, using young and beautiful Valkyries to seduce human men. Aren't you just like a brothel madam?!
"Asgard is out of the question, but we could cooperate if the opportunity arises. As long as the compensation is right and it doesn't violate my principles, I'm open to any mission."
Ren remembered a story involving Odin.
Since we've encountered this, we can certainly try to trigger it.
Refreshing tasks is a huge win, but not having any tasks doesn't mean you're at a loss either.
"That's good. I'll contact you if there are any problems with Norse Mythology."
If it were anyone else, Odin would have just taken that as a joke.
However, Ren had a prior conspiracy to defeat Kokabiel and the Khaos Brigade, and he even defeated the White Dragon Emperor, which proves that he is not weak.
Norse Mythology has many internal problems; otherwise, it wouldn't have been the first power to formally negotiate with the three major powers.
And at this time...
The elevator doors opened again.
Then, three familiar figures from Ren walked out of the elevator.
Chapter 164 is simply too big.
Chapter 164
The first thing that caught Ren's eye was two large lightning bolts.
It's no wonder Ren aimed at it instantly; the thing was just too big.
"I didn't expect Mr. Ren to be here already. I knew you would come, and I've been looking forward to it for a long time."
Gabriel was dressed in a white robe, which completely covered his skin, but the numerical values were still there, making it hard to ignore him even if he wanted to.
As expected of you, Heavenly Milk from the Heaven!
Behind Gabriel were Xenovia and Irina Shidou, whom he hadn't seen for several weeks.
"Hey, long time no see, Ren."
As usual, Xenovia raised her hand to greet Ren.
"I never imagined so many things would happen while we were away."
Irina Shidou also said "Hi," and seemed to be very happy.
"Yes, it has been a long time since we last met. I remember the last time we met was..."
Ren sighed.
"Hmph! You act all touched on the surface, but you haven't thought about us at all, have you? We know all about it! You haven't asked us a single question while we were gone, that's what Sister Griselda said!"