Apocalypse told everyone, "I disagree!"
"Hela is far too bloodthirsty. She can lead the charge, but she isn't suited to being king."
"You?!" Hela's eyes were like blades, her defiance plain. "You sound exactly like the old man."
Apocalypse smiled. "Unless you can beat me, don't expect me to allow it."
"Hmph!" Hela turned her face away.
At her level, every further advance was extraordinarily difficult.
She had no idea how powerful Apocalypse was, but the mere fact that he could create an illusory world to trap her showed that catching up to him was a distant prospect.
In her eyes, strength was authority.
By using his strength to pressure her, Apocalypse had struck her weak spot. She had no choice but to submit!
The queen sighed softly. "Since Prince Tang disagrees, we'll drop the matter."
"Thor, you will remain king."
"Perhaps you can pass the throne on to your children once you have them."
Thor immediately protested, tugging on Frigga's hand like a child. "Mother, you can't do this to me."
"Jane and I have been trying day and night, but we still haven't had a child. I don't want to spend thousands of years on the throne."
Jane's face flushed bright red. She inwardly cursed Thor for his thoughtlessness. What did he mean, trying day and night?
Even if it was true, he couldn't say it in front of so many people.
The queen felt a headache coming on and soothed him. "Keep at it for a while longer. We'll think of something."
Apocalypse said, "There is another way. I have someone in mind."
"Who?!"
Everyone was startled, and their gazes immediately converged on Apocalypse.
Hela was the most indignant. She didn't believe anyone else was better suited than she was.
Queen Frigga looked puzzled at first, then