The grand banquet has finally come to a successful conclusion.
The warriors of the Asgard were drunk and staggering, and drunkards were everywhere.
The goddess and nobles gradually dispersed, and the hall became much quieter.
After a brief farewell to everyone, Rimuru quickly slipped away to get down to business.
His first action was remarkably decisive: he secured the Tesseract.
This treasure is the vessel for the Space Stone; its value goes without saying. I must keep it in my pocket first.
Having solved the Tesseract's Cube, he headed straight for the most mysterious place in Asgard — Odin's Vault.
This place is usually heavily guarded, and outsiders cannot get even a step close.
But now that Odin has given his tacit approval, Rimuru can come in as freely as if he were strolling through his own backyard.
The timeline is perfectly timed right now; Thor hasn't gone to destroy the kingdom of the Fire Giant yet.
So that Fire Giant helmet hasn't even been brought back to the vault yet.
The absence of a major weapon has actually lowered the danger level here considerably.
Rimuru strolled leisurely through the treasure vault, his eyes scanning over the rare and divine artifacts.
Many lesser-known gems that never get a chance to be seen are all here today!
First up is the Orb of Agamotto; this thing is incredibly useful.
It can detect catastrophes in advance; it was it that sensed Ragnarok.
It was thanks to its early warning that Odin was able to begin planning his escape route early on.
Then there's the Tablet of Life, whose origins are even more outrageous.
Legend has it that this thing originated from the ancient civilization of Atlantis.
The surface of the monument is densely engraved with Life Equation, making it extremely valuable.
And then there's the Warlock's Eye, definitely a must-have item for mages.
It can both glimpse fragmented future trajectories and dispel all illusions.
Whether it's the corruption of darkness or the illusion of deception, it can directly break through them.
But to be honest, the most screen time in the movie is still spent on those old-school stunts.
The Eternal Flame, the Casket of Ancient Winters, the Destroyer Armor, Thor's old weapons are all included.
Other lesser-known treasures may be impressive, but in terms of destructive power and fame, they still can't compare to these.
Rimuru's gaze immediately locked onto the Eternal Flame.
He was determined to take this thing with him, without the slightest hesitation.
Staying here is like being a ticking time bomb, a massive disaster!
When Ragnarok erupted, Surtur used the fire to annihilate the Asgard.
The thought of Asgard being burned to pieces is chilling.
Rather than letting it destroy the world, it's better to take it away and be done with it.
Then he looked at the Infinity Gauntlet in the corner.
Hela previously complained that Asgard was just a fake.
Rimuru, however, didn't quite agree with this statement and had his own judgment.
Thanos wore the left-hand version, while Treasury wore the right-hand version; they were just different styles.
What is Odin's Treasury? It's the highest-level treasure trove in the Asgard.
How could they possibly fool themselves with a completely counterfeit product?
In his view, the glove itself was absolutely genuine and capable of holding the Infinity Stones.
The only problem is that all the gemstones set in it are decorative fakes.
To put it bluntly, it's just a magical artifact with an empty shell, but lacking the corresponding core.
After a tour, the sheer number of treasures in the warehouse was dazzling.
To be honest, it would be a lie to say I wasn't envious; every single one of them is a top-tier treasure.
But Rimuru exceptionally clear-headed and didn't mindlessly pack everything up and take it all away.
He spared the Casket of Ancient Winters, the Tablet of Life, and the Warlock's Eye.
The reason is very simple: we won't need it now.
Taking it away would just mean it'd gather dust; it's better to keep it safe in the treasure vault.
Anyway, Asgard won't disappear anytime soon, and we won't lose this precious land.
I can always retrieve it and study it when I need it later.
So in the end, Rimuru searched the entire Odin's Vault and only took one thing.
The only gain was that Eternal Flame, riddled with hidden dangers and absolutely necessary to be controlled.
It both prevented a major cataclysmic crisis of Ragnarok in the future and avoided greed and excess.
This move was absolutely impeccable.
After we finished exploring the treasure vault and putting away our belongings, Thor was quite enthusiastic.
He took the initiative to come up to Rimuru and insisted on dragging him around the Asgard.
Since we've come all the way to Asgard, we should at least take a good look at the scenery.
To be honest, I used to think Asgard was beautiful just from watching movie clips.
The unique atmosphere of the Asgard in the scene is enough to completely overshadow Earth's scenery.
But after personally experiencing it today, the sense of awe is on a completely different level!
The central area of Asgard is filled with towering golden buildings that reach into the clouds.
One after another, they rose from the ground, their height far exceeding that of any skyscraper on Earth.
The walls are also covered with intricate and layered divine patterns.
Combined with the authentic Asgard architectural style, the flavor is simply amazing.
Solemn, grand, ancient and magnificent, it truly exudes the aura of the divine realm.
The only drawback is that the color scheme is too monotonous.
As far as the eye can see, everything is golden, with yellow tones from beginning to end.
The sunlight reflects off it so strongly that it's almost blinding if you look at it for too long.
It certainly has a grand appearance, but after looking at it for a while, it can become a bit aesthetically tiring.
The scene changed instantly once you stepped out of the central core area of the God King's Palace.
The buildings are no longer uniformly decorated with ostentatious gold; the style has instantly softened.
The overall layout strongly resembles the appearance of an ancient Europe city.
It is particularly close to the classical architectural style of Norway and Sweden.
The rustic stone walls, orderly houses, and winding streets create a wonderful atmosphere.
Walking inside, you really get the feeling of stepping into a fantasy world of swords and magic.
Rimuru strolled along, muttering to himself.
The scene, the environment, the antique atmosphere—it's practically a perfect template.
The only thing missing is the standard fantasy element—elves and dragons.
If there were elves in the forest and dragons in the clouds, that would be a perfect otherworld!
Thinking of this, Rimuru suddenly had a flash of inspiration.
Hey? Isn't there a dragon sleeping soundly right in my stomach?
It's the giant dragon we subdued before, which has been quietly staying there and hasn't been released.
He secretly pondered it to himself.
Why not just release the dragons and let them roam around Asgard?
On second thought, it's not a big problem.
Storm Dragon Veldora, isn't exactly an evil dragon; he shouldn't cause any trouble in Asgard.
Honestly, instead of worrying about the Storm Dragon causing trouble, we should worry about those idle and warlike Asgardians who come looking for trouble with the Storm Dragon every day.
In the Western world, the image of a warrior slaying a dragon is a symbol of justice and heroism.
After playing around for a bit, Rimuru's thoughts drifted back to the rest of the story.
Thinking about the plot of Thor 2, I instantly felt a little sentimental.
The Dark Elves are planning a major invasion of Asgard.
That battle was exceptionally brutal, with widespread chaos and devastation affecting even the Asgard.
What's most regrettable is that Thor's mother, the goddess Frigga, perished in that war.
To be honest, Rimuru quite likes this goddess.
She possesses a gentle and dignified demeanor, Gwen Stacy, and is exceptionally kind to others.
Despite holding a high position, he has no airs whatsoever, which makes him incredibly likable.
It's such a pity that such a gentle and kind goddess met such a tragic end.
Rimuru sighed silently to himself.