In Asgard, after many days of relentless erosion, the power of the seal Odin had left behind grew weaker and weaker.
By now, only a thin layer remained, liable to shatter completely at any moment.
Looking at his handiwork, Tony smiled and threw himself into his work with renewed vigor.
Barring any surprises, the seal would break within the next day or two.
While Tony devoted himself to the seal, Loki was facing serious trouble outside.
In the Golden Hall, Heimdall stared sternly at Loki, who was disguised as Odin, and roared, "Who are you? How dare you impersonate the God King!"
Loki's heart jolted at those words, but he betrayed not the slightest hint of panic.
"Heimdall, what are you doing? Do you dare question your king?"
His tone was severe as he tried to cow Heimdall with the authority Odin had built up over the years.
Without Thor's warning, Heimdall might truly have backed down.
But ever since Thor had warned him, he had been watching the Odin Loki was impersonating.
Although Loki had done his best to imitate Odin, a person's habits and little mannerisms were not so easy to copy.
Moreover, Heimdall had always guarded Odin and could be considered the god who knew him best.
So, despite Loki's remarkably convincing performance, Heimdall was certain that the man before him was not Odin. That was why he had challenged him.
A cold smile curled his lips. Heimdall fixed Loki with an icy stare and said, each word deliberate, "If you truly were the God King, I would never dare offend you. But an impostor like you, usurping the God King's throne? You must have a death wish!"
"I give you two choices. Reveal your true form and await the God King's return and judgment, or I