Hearing Hela's words, all the warriors of Asgard froze.
They could actually see that this war was already lost. Even their sacrifices would be futile.
"Don't make pointless sacrifices! Wherever the Asgardians are, that is home! Everyone, retreat now!"
At that moment, Thor could not help shouting as well.
When Odin had perished last time, he had already told Thor this.
Wherever the people of Asgard were, that was Asgard.
Ragnarok had already begun, but Wang Yang's involvement had delayed it all.
But even though it had come now, Thor was no longer as unprepared as he had been back then.
Under Hela and Thor's repeated urging, the soldiers began withdrawing from the battlefield. Naturally, Surtur would not let them leave so easily.
Countless flames shot from his body, seeking to burn the soldiers to death. Hela flew forward and used Gungnir to hold back the flames, and Thor joined the fight.
Stormbreaker spun rapidly, forming a powerful barrier of lightning as the two joined forces to withstand Surtur's flames.
The soldiers seized the opportunity to withdraw from the battlefield at full speed.
Looking down at Hela and Thor, Surtur roared, "You overestimate yourselves! You dare stand in my way? Die, all of you!"
Seeing that Surtur was about to unleash his immense power, Hela shoved Thor away. The Night Sky Sword flew over, blocking the flames in front of him.
With a calm expression, Hela looked at Thor and shouted, "Go! Take everyone away. I'll hold Surtur back!"
Thor dared not delay any longer. Enveloping the soldiers on the battlefield in the God of Thunder's power, he headed toward Asgard's palace.
Gripping the enormous Twilight Sword in both hands, Surtur thrust it down hard.
Boom!
The ground throughout Asgard's palace collapsed.
Though Hela held Gungnir in her left hand