Thor, Acting God King; Loki Banished!

"No... no need, Thor. I know my own condition."

Odin panted. "I'm about to enter Odin's Sleep. Thor, you... I have always taught you that a king must have patience. Do you understand now?"

"I understand, Father. I understand everything now. I was wrong all along. It was all my fault. If not for me, Laufey would never have invaded Asgard." Thor wept as he confessed.

Loki lowered his head at the side, his gaze equally dim.

Odin revealed a satisfied smile. "Thor, after I fall asleep, Asgard will be entrusted to you."

"Remember, recklessness is not the conduct of a king. You must think for every citizen of Asgard, and for all life in the Nine Realms."

"Father..." Thor instinctively wanted to make a promise.

But Odin motioned for him to be quiet. "Now, in the name of my forefathers, the God Kings of every generation, and myself, Odin, Father of the Gods, I decree that Thor Odinson shall temporarily manage all affairs of Asgard and the Nine Realms!"

"Remember, from this moment onward, Asgard and Kamar-Taj are the closest of allies. Everything Asgard possesses shall be shared with its ally."

After giving Thor his instructions, Odin exchanged a look with Leon in the distance.

Mm, they had confirmed it with a look. He could sleep peacefully now.

"Father!" Loki suddenly rose to his feet.

His eyes were fixed tightly on Odin, his teeth clenched.

"What about me?! You're letting Thor exercise the power of the God King, so what arrangements do you have for me?"

At those words, Odin looked deeply at Loki and gripped his hand.

Then he suddenly shouted sternly, "Loki, you lured the Frost Giants to Asgard, causing these grave losses. You have failed Asgard! Countless innocent lives in the Nine Realms will die because