The secrets of the Halls of Lightning-the Wall of the Great Dark Beyond, the World Barrier

Without needing a reminder, Malygos waved his left hand after Loken disappeared, and a magical screen monitoring the space outside the Halls of Lightning in real time appeared before everyone.

They witnessed almost the entirety of Odyn's magnificent spear strike. From the moment the golden light flared to the moment it faded, barely three seconds passed, and a Guardian fell.

Of course, that was partly because Odyn had been lying in wait, but ending Loken with a single spear strike was itself proof of the strength of this war leader among the Guardians. At least in terms of instantaneous explosive power, everyone present combined fell short of Odyn.

Ra-den had once told Dick that an enraged Odyn was unstoppable. He had originally thought it was just an offhand remark, but now... it might well have been true.

"How pathetic!"

Watching Loken's corpse crash into Ulduar's chasm, Dick's mouth twitched, and he murmured, "Born noble, died base. What a miserable end."

The others reacted much better. Both Algalon and Archaedas wore expressions of relief. The grudge left by Tyr had finally been avenged in part. Once they attacked Ulduar and killed Yogg-Saron, the Guardian who had died for integrity and justice could finally rest in peace.

But before that, there was still much to do!

"Archaedas, Ironaya, go gather Loken's remains. If a Guardian's body falls into the hands of ill-intentioned forces, the consequences will be unthinkable!"

"Your Majesties, please gather the dragons preparing to enter Ulduar ahead of time. I will open the doors before the attack begins. If they fail to arrive in time, they will have to wait outside."

"Mr. Malygos, the spatial obstruction in the Halls of Lightning has disappeared. Please set up a large Portal. We need to occupy this bridgehead immediately and establish a forward