As time passed, the explosions gradually subsided and finally died away. Odin, who had been engulfed in lightning, slowly came into view.
Although the destructive lightning was truly terrifying, Odin was no pushover as the King of the Gods. Divine Punishment capable of annihilating ordinary gods had only inflicted minor injuries on him, far from enough to take his life.
Even so, he could scarcely conceal his fury.
The lightning he had summoned had struck him instead. It was an utter humiliation.
Thus, when the lightning faded, a furious Odin appeared before them.
His robes were still as immaculate as before, without the slightest sign of disarray.
The only difference was that the golden radiance surrounding his body had vanished.
That was the King's Glory, not merely a tool for showing off, but also a protective ability.
Under the protection of the King's Glory, Odin could repel all evil and ward off every spell.
Now, however, the King's Glory had been destroyed by the Divine Punishment he had summoned, and he could not restore it for the time being.
"I underestimated you. Your abilities are even stranger than I imagined. To think you can alter force fields. Truly remarkable."
Odin spoke expressionlessly, his voice perfectly calm. He looked like a stern little old man.
But Thor and his two companions, who knew Odin well, all felt their pupils contract at the sight. They knew Odin was truly furious.
Tony, however, paid it no mind. Despite the spectacular display just now, both he and Odin knew it had merely been an appetizer, not even a probing exchange. The real fight was only beginning.
"Thanks for the compliment, but surely the God King can do better than that. Show me some real power, or don't blame me for taking the gloves off."