Odin's New Parenting Plan

Asgard, the steps below the throne.

Leon watched the Frost Giants leave aboard the ship they had arrived in and nudged Odin with his elbow.

"Loki really knew when to stop... Weren't you going to make a move? Can you get started now?"

Leon pointed in the direction the giants had gone. "Hurry up, Your Majesty. If you don't act soon, the giants will be back home."

"Then Laufey will come looking for you with the Casket of Ancient Winters and probably stab out your remaining eye too."

Odin's cheek twitched at that.

This Sorcerer Supreme truly had no idea how to speak nicely to an old man.

"Sir Leon, what do you think of Thor and Loki?" Odin seemed to be trying to change the subject.

"I think they're both great. Whichever one becomes the next God King will surely lead Asgard to greatness once more."

"..."

Odin was left speechless for a moment.

After several seconds of silence, he suddenly sighed softly. "Thor has courage and strength, but he lacks any understanding of responsibility. He looks mature, but he is really just a child who has yet to grow up."

"As for Loki..." Odin considered his words.

Leon nodded. "I understand. Thor is still a child, while Loki is someone else's child, so neither will do, right?"

Odin choked on his words. "No. Loki still needs to grow as well."

"So? Aren't you going to chase those giants?"

Leon ignored Odin's assessment that Thor lacked wisdom and Loki lacked strategy, merely urging him to get moving.

"Sir Leon, I mean that this is a good opportunity for Thor and Loki to gain experience and grow," Odin said sincerely.

Leon frowned. "You... want my help?"

"That's right."

"But before, you said—never mind, you would handle it yourself."

"Of course