Feeling Odin's favoritism toward Thor and his prejudice against Loki, Frigga was a little displeased. She zapped her two sons, who were brawling, into the air, then said angrily, "You two remind me of those rowdy brats in Hell's Kitchen who never know when to quit!
"When are you going to grow up?
"The Kree vanguard has entered the Solar System. Are you ready?"
Thor excitedly flexed his arm in a "look how strong I am" pose and boomed, "Of course! I've been waiting for this moment..."
As Thor excitedly expressed himself, his elbow "accidentally" clipped Loki on the head, sending him flying five meters to the side...
Odin covered his eyes, too embarrassed to meet his adopted son's gaze...
Frigga nudged him, and Odin finally looked at Loki. He said helplessly, "I'll leave you in charge of setting up the defenses on Nidavellir. We need to draw the Kree there and fight them on the ground.
"My promise to you still stands. As long as you prove yourself a worthy king, you will be Asgard's next king.
"My child, this isn't really a good choice!"
Loki didn't seem to mind Thor's "rudeness." He'd finally gotten a promise from Odin, giving him a chance to compete fairly, and he was quite satisfied with his situation.
Getting beaten up a couple of times was nothing. Whenever he got thrashed in front of Mother, he always received even more affection afterward.
As for revenge, the God of Lies never let a day go by without getting even...
Seeing what seemed to be guilt in Odin's eyes, Loki said with an unusual touch of feeling, "I know what the throne means. I don't mind!
"I am a child of Asgard. I should be born here and die here...
"If Ragnarok is destined to