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Chapter 717: Conversation with Odin
Yang Le looked around. The Throne Hall of Asgard was no different from when he left. After all, he had only been gone for less than a day. Even if Asgard had the ability to change it, they wouldn't do so.
The sound of the gate being pushed open came from behind. Yang Le turned around and saw Odin entering. He was alone; even Queen Frigga was not with him.
"Sorry to keep you waiting, child," Odin nodded to Yang Le. "I apologize; please forgive this old timer with clumsy legs. It was I who notified Heimdall to let you in, yet I still made you wait for a while."
Just ten minutes prior, while Heimdall was still debating whether to admit Yang Le, an uncertain element, Odin directly instructed Heimdall telepathically to grant Yang Le entry.
Although he had some concerns in his heart, Heimdall still had to obey the God King's (Odin's) order. So, he did not hesitate and stepped aside to let Yang Le in.
"It's nothing, I just arrived," Yang Le waved his hand to show that he didn't mind. Just from the fact that Odin could make Heimdall let him in, he understood that Odin definitely knew what thing he was bringing.
The thing Yang Le brought was related to the life of Odin's son, and the person who wanted to take his son's life was his own brother. Not to mention others, even Yang Le himself estimated that he would need some time for psychological preparation.
Odin said, "I also hope you don't blame Heimdall. He is the guardian of the Rainbow Bridge and also the first line of defense of Asgard, so his reaction to certain things is very sensitive."
"That's natural," Yang Le nodded again. Responsible individuals are preferable to their irresponsible counterparts. Yang Le wasn't petty enough to harbor resentment over such a small matter; thinking about someone 'seeking death' would be absurd.
After explaining to Yang Le, Odin then shifted his line of sight to the hammer that Yang Le was holding in his hand. Even he couldn't help but reveal a hint of surprise at this moment.
"This is the first time I've witnessed someone, unqualified as they are, lift a restricted weapon."
Yang Le curled up the corner of his mouth, put the hammer between him and Odin, and after a stretch, said, "To be honest, this business is not simple at all. I spent a lot of strength to pick it up."
"I can imagine," Odin nodded. "After all, it's not as simple as picking up a glass of wine."
"Actually, the process is quite similar," Yang Le blinked his eyes. "You reach out your hand and pick it up."
After hearing Yang Le's words, Odin was stunned for a moment, then shook his head with a chuckle, and said, "A decent joke; even an old relic like me finds it amusing."
"Alright, it's time to get to the main topic," Odin restrained his smile. "Child, where did you discover the hammer, and why did you know of its existence?"
"I've been investigating two mysterious organizations on Earth, and following a faint clue, I tracked down a Dark Elf spy hidden on Earth."
Yang Le said the reason he had thought of long ago. Although Odin knew about things related to the Multiverse, the identity of a Multiverse visitor was indeed a bit awkward, even if this Universe was created by Yang Le.
If possible, Yang Le still didn't want to reveal the identity of the Creator, as it would easily create a gap between him and others. Without absolute certainty, Yang Le would not reveal his divinity in public.
When he heard about the Dark Elf spy, Odin frowned, but he did not interrupt Yang Le's narration. Instead, he did what a listener should do, which was to listen quietly.
"My friends and I employed some means to extract news from the Dark Elves, learning they were on Earth searching for a hammer. Following these clues, we stumbled upon the secret base I'd been seeking."
Speaking of this, Yang Le stretched out his right finger and pointed to the hammer, then continued, "In the Antarctic Continent on Earth, I found the secret base of those guys. I didn't see a single human there, but I did discover this hammer in the base's deepest aspect."
"Then, with immense strength, I managed to lift this hammer. Just as I accomplished this, I saw a guy."
Odin's only remaining eye suddenly shrank. He interrupted Yang Le's narration for the first time and asked, "What does that person look like?"
"He wore snake scale armor, and a sword with a spiral hilt hung at his waist," Yang Le looked solemn. "He claimed to be Great Serpent God Kur, the source of fear. He told me that I was not qualified and should not lift the hammer, and then expelled me from that space."
"When I regained consciousness, I was back at the base, yet I still lifted the hammer. I knew this situation was significant, so I came to you."
After listening to Yang Le's narration, Odin was silent for a long time.
"Sigh~" Odin sighed deeply. "What is destined to occur will inevitably happen, even if I've delayed it for millennia, it's futile."
"Is there a story behind this?" Yang Le inquired wisely.
Odin sighed again, and then told Yang Le the secret history of Asgard that Yang Le already knew again.
However, Yang Le's knowledge was only superficial. The Source of Fear is, after all, an old story. Unable to catch up on comics in the Marvel Universe, remembering even the basics was commendable. Odin's narration served to refresh his memory of the details.
"According to the prophecy, when my brother Kur returns, he and Asgard's most exceptional Crown Prince will meet their death together."
When he said this, even Odin couldn't help but his eyes turn red. Fratricide, this is simply the most terrifying tragedy in the world.
"I had hoped Thor wouldn't be so exceptional, which is why I indulged Loki and his childish agreement, hoping Loki could slow Thor's development. But who could have foreseen this boy's ambition? In just a few centuries, he became Asgard's most outstanding Crown Prince."
Odin couldn't help but hold his brow. To feel weary because his child is too accomplished, he might be unique in the Universe.
In these thousands of years, Odin was proud and happy about Thor's growth on the one hand, and on the other hand, he felt crisis because of the prophecy that seemed like the Sword of Damocles.
This prophecy had tortured him for millennia. Now, witnessing this hammer, Odin's mood was complex beyond comprehension.
"Can't this hammer be destroyed?" Yang Le questioned. After all, without the hammer, the Big Snake would be unable to descend.
"No, child," Odin shook his head. "The Big Snake's descent is inevitable. It's a predetermined fact. His hammer is indestructible before his arrival, even for me."
(End of Chapter)
Yang Le looked around. The Throne Hall of Asgard was no different from when he left. After all, he had only been gone for less than a day. Even if Asgard had the ability to change it, they wouldn't do so.
The sound of the gate being pushed open came from behind. Yang Le turned around and saw Odin entering. He was alone; even Queen Frigga was not with him.
"Sorry to keep you waiting, child," Odin nodded to Yang Le. "I apologize; please forgive this old timer with clumsy legs. It was I who notified Heimdall to let you in, yet I still made you wait for a while."
Just ten minutes prior, while Heimdall was still debating whether to admit Yang Le, an uncertain element, Odin directly instructed Heimdall telepathically to grant Yang Le entry.
Although he had some concerns in his heart, Heimdall still had to obey the God King's (Odin's) order. So, he did not hesitate and stepped aside to let Yang Le in.
"It's nothing, I just arrived," Yang Le waved his hand to show that he didn't mind. Just from the fact that Odin could make Heimdall let him in, he understood that Odin definitely knew what thing he was bringing.
The thing Yang Le brought was related to the life of Odin's son, and the person who wanted to take his son's life was his own brother. Not to mention others, even Yang Le himself estimated that he would need some time for psychological preparation.
Odin said, "I also hope you don't blame Heimdall. He is the guardian of the Rainbow Bridge and also the first line of defense of Asgard, so his reaction to certain things is very sensitive."
"That's natural," Yang Le nodded again. Responsible individuals are preferable to their irresponsible counterparts. Yang Le wasn't petty enough to harbor resentment over such a small matter; thinking about someone 'seeking death' would be absurd.
After explaining to Yang Le, Odin then shifted his line of sight to the hammer that Yang Le was holding in his hand. Even he couldn't help but reveal a hint of surprise at this moment.
"This is the first time I've witnessed someone, unqualified as they are, lift a restricted weapon."
Yang Le curled up the corner of his mouth, put the hammer between him and Odin, and after a stretch, said, "To be honest, this business is not simple at all. I spent a lot of strength to pick it up."
"I can imagine," Odin nodded. "After all, it's not as simple as picking up a glass of wine."
"Actually, the process is quite similar," Yang Le blinked his eyes. "You reach out your hand and pick it up."
After hearing Yang Le's words, Odin was stunned for a moment, then shook his head with a chuckle, and said, "A decent joke; even an old relic like me finds it amusing."
"Alright, it's time to get to the main topic," Odin restrained his smile. "Child, where did you discover the hammer, and why did you know of its existence?"
"I've been investigating two mysterious organizations on Earth, and following a faint clue, I tracked down a Dark Elf spy hidden on Earth."
Yang Le said the reason he had thought of long ago. Although Odin knew about things related to the Multiverse, the identity of a Multiverse visitor was indeed a bit awkward, even if this Universe was created by Yang Le.
If possible, Yang Le still didn't want to reveal the identity of the Creator, as it would easily create a gap between him and others. Without absolute certainty, Yang Le would not reveal his divinity in public.
When he heard about the Dark Elf spy, Odin frowned, but he did not interrupt Yang Le's narration. Instead, he did what a listener should do, which was to listen quietly.
"My friends and I employed some means to extract news from the Dark Elves, learning they were on Earth searching for a hammer. Following these clues, we stumbled upon the secret base I'd been seeking."
Speaking of this, Yang Le stretched out his right finger and pointed to the hammer, then continued, "In the Antarctic Continent on Earth, I found the secret base of those guys. I didn't see a single human there, but I did discover this hammer in the base's deepest aspect."
"Then, with immense strength, I managed to lift this hammer. Just as I accomplished this, I saw a guy."
Odin's only remaining eye suddenly shrank. He interrupted Yang Le's narration for the first time and asked, "What does that person look like?"
"He wore snake scale armor, and a sword with a spiral hilt hung at his waist," Yang Le looked solemn. "He claimed to be Great Serpent God Kur, the source of fear. He told me that I was not qualified and should not lift the hammer, and then expelled me from that space."
"When I regained consciousness, I was back at the base, yet I still lifted the hammer. I knew this situation was significant, so I came to you."
After listening to Yang Le's narration, Odin was silent for a long time.
"Sigh~" Odin sighed deeply. "What is destined to occur will inevitably happen, even if I've delayed it for millennia, it's futile."
"Is there a story behind this?" Yang Le inquired wisely.
Odin sighed again, and then told Yang Le the secret history of Asgard that Yang Le already knew again.
However, Yang Le's knowledge was only superficial. The Source of Fear is, after all, an old story. Unable to catch up on comics in the Marvel Universe, remembering even the basics was commendable. Odin's narration served to refresh his memory of the details.
"According to the prophecy, when my brother Kur returns, he and Asgard's most exceptional Crown Prince will meet their death together."
When he said this, even Odin couldn't help but his eyes turn red. Fratricide, this is simply the most terrifying tragedy in the world.
"I had hoped Thor wouldn't be so exceptional, which is why I indulged Loki and his childish agreement, hoping Loki could slow Thor's development. But who could have foreseen this boy's ambition? In just a few centuries, he became Asgard's most outstanding Crown Prince."
Odin couldn't help but hold his brow. To feel weary because his child is too accomplished, he might be unique in the Universe.
In these thousands of years, Odin was proud and happy about Thor's growth on the one hand, and on the other hand, he felt crisis because of the prophecy that seemed like the Sword of Damocles.
This prophecy had tortured him for millennia. Now, witnessing this hammer, Odin's mood was complex beyond comprehension.
"Can't this hammer be destroyed?" Yang Le questioned. After all, without the hammer, the Big Snake would be unable to descend.
"No, child," Odin shook his head. "The Big Snake's descent is inevitable. It's a predetermined fact. His hammer is indestructible before his arrival, even for me."
(End of Chapter)
