Chapter 328 |
“What a joke! Those Midgardians are insulting Asgard. We absolutely cannot agree to this condition! Loki, I’ll go with you to snatch that girl back!” In the Golden Palace of Asgard, Thor’s roar echoed across the sky.
Hearing his foolish son’s words, Frigg by the throne involuntarily wanted to cover her face.
How brainless does this guy have to be to say such nonsense?
Loki, standing opposite Thor, rolled his eyes at Thor’s words. That guy was just casually playing with you back then, and you really have no idea what you’re dealing with, huh?
And if you want to die, go ahead on your own—don’t drag me into it!
“Shut up, Thor. Do you even know what you’re saying?” Odin, slightly annoyed, slammed the Eternal Spear hard on the ground and scolded.
“I do know what I’m saying. Midgard once regarded us as gods, feared and worshiped us. We repaid them by helping them drive out the Frost Giants’ invasion and warned the trolls not to cause trouble in the Midgard star system! They should be subjects to us, not deny our very existence!” Thor said passionately.
Loki nearby listened and thought it might actually be true.
If it were the old him, he would have agreed deeply with what Thor was saying.
“So what do you think we should do?” Odin asked Thor with an expressionless stare.
“Just like you once attacked Jotunheim, attack Midgard, teach them a lesson, destroy their will, and let them know Asgard’s majesty cannot be violated!” Thor said forcefully.
“…That’s just the mindset of a warrior!” Odin shook his head disappointedly. How could this kid with such a temper inherit the throne?
“Then what exactly is the mindset of a king? Letting the Midgardians insult Loki, insult Asgard?” Thor snapped angrily.
“I don’t see it as an insult!” Loki rubbed his nose and interjected… insult? You really have no idea what insult means!
“This matter is only between two families; it does not involve the nation!” Frigg timely intervened.
“What? Even now, you still defend the Midgard mortal royal family? I admit that Josh Kane is powerful, but that’s no reason for us to back down!” Thor looked at his family, unable to understand.
“Enough. This is Loki’s private matter, not yours to decide. Loki! Tell us your thoughts!” Odin interrupted his eldest son’s delusions and turned to Loki.
“…I agree…” Facing Odin’s inquiry, Loki paused for two seconds before replying.
“Haha, I knew it! My brother would definitely agree with me!” As soon as Loki spoke, Thor happily shouted from the side.
“…I agree to give up everything in Asgard, and live as a mortal with Carol!” However, Loki ignored the excited idiot and stated his decision.
His words left the previously joyful Thor stunned.
“Loki, are you crazy? You actually want to give up everything in Asgard to become a mortal? Just because of a teenage girl?” Thor looked at his brother in disbelief. Damn, is this a fake Loki?
“Loki, have you really thought this through?” Odin frowned slightly upon hearing Loki’s decision.
Although Thor spoke without thinking, one thing was true: for a prince of Asgard to give up all his status for a mortal woman was indeed not glorious for the royal family, even if she was of divine descent and a queen.
From the perspective of the King of Asgard, Odin did not want Loki to agree but on the other hand, Loki’s choice solved a long-hidden problem for Odin.
“I have thought it through. Thor’s strength surpasses mine; his merits and honor are far greater. He is the one most suitable for the Asgard throne, isn’t he? After all, I’m just the younger brother, the second in line. So my claim to the throne is just an illusion as long as Thor exists, isn’t it?” Loki looked deeply at Odin and spoke slowly.
“What? Loki, what nonsense are you talking about!” Thor was stunned by Loki’s words. “You’re my brother. We’re both princes of Asgard. Our chances are equal. We’re supposed to rule Asgard together!”
Thor’s naive words made Loki’s mouth curl into a sneer.
Hearing Loki, Odin and Frigg both frowned and exchanged glances…this kid’s words carry hidden meaning? Could he already know?
“Loki, you and Thor are both my sons. There is no first or second!” Odin said solemnly.
“Is that so? Then why did Thor get Mjölnir and not me? Don’t tell me that only the worthy can lift it—that’s just a spell you cast on the hammer!” Loki retorted.
Odin was speechless and even Thor had no words.
What could they say? To give Mjölnir to Loki? He wouldn’t let that happen.
Which is more important, the hammer or Loki? Thor said this was a tough choice.
“Loki, if this is truly your choice, I will support you. But remember, although you’ve chosen to give up your Asgardian royal status, if you ever encounter any difficulties, Asgard will always be your strongest backing!” Frigg glanced at her husband and eldest son, sighed helplessly, then stepped forward to straighten Loki’s collar.
“I will, Mother!” Looking at kind Frigg before him, Loki nodded seriously.
“This is utterly unreasonable!” Thor was very disappointed with his brother’s choice and his parents’ attitude. He had no mood to stay and immediately turned and left the hall!
“Even if you marry into the Kane family as a mortal, you shouldn’t be wronged too much! Regarding wealth and status in Midgard, we can still provide some guarantees. The Kane family can’t have total control!” Ignoring the departing dumb eldest son, Frigg agreed with Loki’s choice while setting a bottom line for her own side.
“What do you plan to do?” Odin suddenly had a bad premonition!