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Chapter 770 Fear Source - Submission
"Hmm?"
The Great Serpent, seated upon the Sea Monster, was initially surprised, then revealed an expression of keen interest. This drew the attention of Malekith, who was in conversation with him.
"What is it, Your Majesty?"
"This is truly unexpected." The Great Serpent stroked his chin. "One of my Hammers actually shattered? No, more than that."
The Great Serpent raised his hand, sensing the surrounding environment. After a brief silence, he spoke again.
"The Fear I'm gaining has decreased? Truly unbelievable!"
Despite the unfavorable situation, the Great Serpent, as the most direct victim, did not show negative emotion, but instead became intrigued.
"Even after you distributed a portion of your power, someone can still destroy a Sky Hammer?"
Malekith revealed a surprised expression, saying, "That is indeed incredible."
"I am the God of Fear." The Great Serpent propped his head with one hand. "Everything related to me is more or less connected to Fear. To shatter them means that person possesses the strength to overcome Fear."
"From this perspective, this person is more like my nemesis than any Asgardian Crown Prince."
"Do you require us to eliminate him for you?" Malekith asked, bowing.
A nemesis of Fear does not mean a nemesis of everything. As a powerful magician, Malekith had witnessed many mystical and mysterious things. Some, like the Great Serpent, were destined to die according to prophecy, while others, though powerful, could be vulnerable if their weakness was discovered.
In the world of magic, everything seemed illogical, yet could be self-explanatory.
"What reason do I have to say no?" The Great Serpent shrugged, while extending his hand behind him.
Loki, who had been standing diagonally behind the Great Serpent, immediately understood. He raised his right hand, and in his palm, a palm-sized red Casket suddenly appeared – the Casket of Ancient Winters.
This was what Loki had taken along when he escaped Odin's Vault. Compared to the indecisive Loki, Skadi, who had embraced the Great Serpent, clearly understood what she needed. As a Frost Giant, with the help of the Casket of Ancient Winters, she could be described as having wings added to a tiger.
Originally, Loki had intended to keep this thing for himself, but now the situation was different from the beginning. They had more allies, more support, and one of their allies needed this thing.
The Great Serpent took the Casket of Ancient Winters from Loki and extended his hand to Laufey, who had come with Malekith.
"The Frost Giants clan's combat power is indeed impressive, but once you leave Jotunheim, your clan struggles to exert one hundred percent of its power. That's why the Casket of Ancient Winters was created."
Laufey understood the Great Serpent's meaning. He stepped forward but did not immediately reach out to take the divine weapon he had dreamed of. Instead, he asked, "Then, what is the price?"
Laufey seemed simple and honest, but he was not foolish. He knew that even as allies, the Great Serpent would not be so kind as to give him the Casket of Ancient Winters. Frost Giants were indeed formidable, but not to the extent of being stronger than Dark Elves, Fire Elementals, and Undead.
"I need you to help me harvest more Fear." The Great Serpent revealed a dangerous smile. His left hand made a casual gesture towards the empty direction, and a hammer with sharp edges and corners immediately emerged from the depths of the sea.
"You want Laufey to submit?" Laufey's expression darkened.
"Rest assured, I will not seize your consciousness. This is just a small help from me to my ally."
Laufey obviously did not believe the Great Serpent's words. After all, control over him was equivalent to control over the entire Frost Giants race. He did not want to entrust the fate of his entire race to another.
The Great Serpent seemed to see through Laufey's thoughts and continued, "Rest assured, I have no interest in anything outside of Asgard. Besides, if I really wanted to attack your clan, do you think you could resist?"
The Great Serpent shifted to a more relaxed sitting position, indicating that he did not take either of the two in his presence seriously.
"I can completely have Skadi kill you and then let her rightfully ascend to the throne of the Frost Giants. Don't forget, she is your flesh and blood, and she has the legitimate right of inheritance."
Laufey fell into silence. The Great Serpent was right. As long as he still coveted benefit, he had no qualification to bargain with him. The Casket of Ancient Winters was essential for the Frost Giants. For the sake of the entire clan, he had to retrieve it.
"I agree." Laufey said, extending his right hand and grasping the Sky Hammer standing before him.
In the next second, purple energy enveloped Laufey's entire body. When he reappeared, he had completely changed his appearance.
The original Laufey was still flesh and blood, but now he could be truly called a Frost Giant. His entire body was composed of crystal-like ice, covered in sharp, angular ice thorns, looking exceptionally sharp.
Laufey examined his own changes. He could feel power constantly surging within his body. He was now even twice as powerful as he was in Jotunheim.
"See, it's not that difficult, is it?" The Great Serpent smiled and tossed the Casket of Ancient Winters to Laufey, making this divine weapon seem to have lost all respect.
Value is defined by the individual. It is a very subjective thing. In Laufey's view, the divine weapon he could risk his life to obtain was insignificant in the Great Serpent's eyes.
Laufey quickly reached out and caught the Casket of Ancient Winters, fearing that the divine weapon would fall into the sea.
"In that case, Laufey will first go and kill the guy who damaged one of your Hammers."
Laufey stuffed the Casket of Ancient Winters into his chest. He now not only looked like an ice sculpture, but was also similar to ice in nature. In this state, he had lost many characteristics of a creature, and no organ could be seen inside his body.
This allowed him to directly place many things inside his body, so he would not worry about the divine weapon being stolen by others.
"No need to rush. Others can do that business. I have another business to entrust to you."
The Great Serpent smiled wickedly, explaining under Laufey's puzzled expression.
"Apart from the Sky Hammer that was shattered, there are still seven Sky Hammers left in Midgard. Currently, only one Sky Hammer does not have a user. I have a feeling that the holder of that Sky Hammer is heading somewhere, but he should be encountering some difficulties."
The Great Serpent flicked his finger, and a purple light spot instantly entered Laufey's head, so fast that neither Laufey himself nor Malekith beside him reacted.
In an instant, many things that Laufey did not originally know flooded into his brain, such as the positions of the remaining Sky Hammers and who their holders were.
"This message could have been known to you when you grasped the Sky Hammer, but I guessed you would misunderstand that I was trying to control you, so I am now informing you in this way."
"That place is considered the territory of those Da Luo Heaven people." The Great Serpent lowered his right hand. "It is one of the most ancient nations in Midgard. I hope you don't stumble there and disappoint me."
(End of Chapter)
"Hmm?"
The Great Serpent, seated upon the Sea Monster, was initially surprised, then revealed an expression of keen interest. This drew the attention of Malekith, who was in conversation with him.
"What is it, Your Majesty?"
"This is truly unexpected." The Great Serpent stroked his chin. "One of my Hammers actually shattered? No, more than that."
The Great Serpent raised his hand, sensing the surrounding environment. After a brief silence, he spoke again.
"The Fear I'm gaining has decreased? Truly unbelievable!"
Despite the unfavorable situation, the Great Serpent, as the most direct victim, did not show negative emotion, but instead became intrigued.
"Even after you distributed a portion of your power, someone can still destroy a Sky Hammer?"
Malekith revealed a surprised expression, saying, "That is indeed incredible."
"I am the God of Fear." The Great Serpent propped his head with one hand. "Everything related to me is more or less connected to Fear. To shatter them means that person possesses the strength to overcome Fear."
"From this perspective, this person is more like my nemesis than any Asgardian Crown Prince."
"Do you require us to eliminate him for you?" Malekith asked, bowing.
A nemesis of Fear does not mean a nemesis of everything. As a powerful magician, Malekith had witnessed many mystical and mysterious things. Some, like the Great Serpent, were destined to die according to prophecy, while others, though powerful, could be vulnerable if their weakness was discovered.
In the world of magic, everything seemed illogical, yet could be self-explanatory.
"What reason do I have to say no?" The Great Serpent shrugged, while extending his hand behind him.
Loki, who had been standing diagonally behind the Great Serpent, immediately understood. He raised his right hand, and in his palm, a palm-sized red Casket suddenly appeared – the Casket of Ancient Winters.
This was what Loki had taken along when he escaped Odin's Vault. Compared to the indecisive Loki, Skadi, who had embraced the Great Serpent, clearly understood what she needed. As a Frost Giant, with the help of the Casket of Ancient Winters, she could be described as having wings added to a tiger.
Originally, Loki had intended to keep this thing for himself, but now the situation was different from the beginning. They had more allies, more support, and one of their allies needed this thing.
The Great Serpent took the Casket of Ancient Winters from Loki and extended his hand to Laufey, who had come with Malekith.
"The Frost Giants clan's combat power is indeed impressive, but once you leave Jotunheim, your clan struggles to exert one hundred percent of its power. That's why the Casket of Ancient Winters was created."
Laufey understood the Great Serpent's meaning. He stepped forward but did not immediately reach out to take the divine weapon he had dreamed of. Instead, he asked, "Then, what is the price?"
Laufey seemed simple and honest, but he was not foolish. He knew that even as allies, the Great Serpent would not be so kind as to give him the Casket of Ancient Winters. Frost Giants were indeed formidable, but not to the extent of being stronger than Dark Elves, Fire Elementals, and Undead.
"I need you to help me harvest more Fear." The Great Serpent revealed a dangerous smile. His left hand made a casual gesture towards the empty direction, and a hammer with sharp edges and corners immediately emerged from the depths of the sea.
"You want Laufey to submit?" Laufey's expression darkened.
"Rest assured, I will not seize your consciousness. This is just a small help from me to my ally."
Laufey obviously did not believe the Great Serpent's words. After all, control over him was equivalent to control over the entire Frost Giants race. He did not want to entrust the fate of his entire race to another.
The Great Serpent seemed to see through Laufey's thoughts and continued, "Rest assured, I have no interest in anything outside of Asgard. Besides, if I really wanted to attack your clan, do you think you could resist?"
The Great Serpent shifted to a more relaxed sitting position, indicating that he did not take either of the two in his presence seriously.
"I can completely have Skadi kill you and then let her rightfully ascend to the throne of the Frost Giants. Don't forget, she is your flesh and blood, and she has the legitimate right of inheritance."
Laufey fell into silence. The Great Serpent was right. As long as he still coveted benefit, he had no qualification to bargain with him. The Casket of Ancient Winters was essential for the Frost Giants. For the sake of the entire clan, he had to retrieve it.
"I agree." Laufey said, extending his right hand and grasping the Sky Hammer standing before him.
In the next second, purple energy enveloped Laufey's entire body. When he reappeared, he had completely changed his appearance.
The original Laufey was still flesh and blood, but now he could be truly called a Frost Giant. His entire body was composed of crystal-like ice, covered in sharp, angular ice thorns, looking exceptionally sharp.
Laufey examined his own changes. He could feel power constantly surging within his body. He was now even twice as powerful as he was in Jotunheim.
"See, it's not that difficult, is it?" The Great Serpent smiled and tossed the Casket of Ancient Winters to Laufey, making this divine weapon seem to have lost all respect.
Value is defined by the individual. It is a very subjective thing. In Laufey's view, the divine weapon he could risk his life to obtain was insignificant in the Great Serpent's eyes.
Laufey quickly reached out and caught the Casket of Ancient Winters, fearing that the divine weapon would fall into the sea.
"In that case, Laufey will first go and kill the guy who damaged one of your Hammers."
Laufey stuffed the Casket of Ancient Winters into his chest. He now not only looked like an ice sculpture, but was also similar to ice in nature. In this state, he had lost many characteristics of a creature, and no organ could be seen inside his body.
This allowed him to directly place many things inside his body, so he would not worry about the divine weapon being stolen by others.
"No need to rush. Others can do that business. I have another business to entrust to you."
The Great Serpent smiled wickedly, explaining under Laufey's puzzled expression.
"Apart from the Sky Hammer that was shattered, there are still seven Sky Hammers left in Midgard. Currently, only one Sky Hammer does not have a user. I have a feeling that the holder of that Sky Hammer is heading somewhere, but he should be encountering some difficulties."
The Great Serpent flicked his finger, and a purple light spot instantly entered Laufey's head, so fast that neither Laufey himself nor Malekith beside him reacted.
In an instant, many things that Laufey did not originally know flooded into his brain, such as the positions of the remaining Sky Hammers and who their holders were.
"This message could have been known to you when you grasped the Sky Hammer, but I guessed you would misunderstand that I was trying to control you, so I am now informing you in this way."
"That place is considered the territory of those Da Luo Heaven people." The Great Serpent lowered his right hand. "It is one of the most ancient nations in Midgard. I hope you don't stumble there and disappoint me."
(End of Chapter)
