When the Midgard continent was freed from the erosion of magic energy, and the people of Twilight Capital began to build their new home in the wilderness, Odin returned to his home after two thousand years.
Asgard's divine realm, Garden of Asgard.
Despite a series of emergency treatment, Odin was still very weak at the moment. After getting off Anthony Alfonso's spherical spacecraft, he could hardly stand for a while. But he refused to take a rest. Instead, he walked into the depths of the ruins of the Garden of Asgard after recovering a little strength.
In the face of his former homeland that had changed, the powerful otherworldling who was once known as the King of Gods fell into a long silence. The chilly wind of Asgard blew through the ruins, ruffling Odin's white hair. After a long silence in the wind, he took a deep breath. "They're all gone."
"One Valkyrie is still here," Hao Ren said casually.
"But there is only one Valkyrie left." Odin seemed to have a wry smile, but the change in his expression was so subtle that it was almost imperceptible.
"Asgard has the best-preserved ecosystem among the Nine Worlds. Although this is the starting point of the chain of explosions, the impact was the least." Vivian looked at the lush forest outside the Garden of Asgard. "Compared with the other Nine Worlds, this is heaven. How do you feel? Do you regret leaving this place in a hurry? If you could find a place to hide in Asgard for a few years, you wouldn't have to go to Midgard to suffer for two thousand years. "
Odin looked at the empty and lonely ruins of the city and smiled in relief. "Of course, I regret it so much that my intestines are green."
When Hao Ren saw the magnanimous expression on Odin's face, he thought that Odin was going to say something like "I have no regrets in my old life", but he did not expect the old man to be so straightforward. Before he could say anything, the words of praise were stuck in his throat. He coughed violently for a few times before he recovered. "Ahem, ahem … You are very straightforward, aren't you?"
"I have come to terms with it. I have been through so many things. What's the point of pretending?" Odin grinned. "If I had known what would happen to the Nine Worlds after the explosion, I would not have gone all the way to Midgard to absorb the two-thousand-year-old radioactive waste gas. No matter how difficult life is here, it's much better than sitting on the Iron Throne in a daze … "
Everyone: "…"
"Of course, this is not all." Odin finally changed the subject at this time. "I do regret that I did not stay in Asgard, but if I really want to give up the lives of millions of people in Twilight Capital, I am afraid I can't do it. If I stay in Asgard, I will live very comfortably, but if I stay in Midgard, I can guarantee the safety of millions of humans for two thousand years … Which one should I choose … is really difficult. "
Listening to the old man's straightforward analysis of his inner thoughts, Hao Ren's initial desire to complain dissipated unknowingly.
He realized that this was the real Odin in front of him. Without the halo of the so-called king of gods, the reputation of the thousand-year-old ancient sage, the merit of protecting Twilight Capital and the dark history of enslaving human beings, all that was left was a mortal of flesh and blood. Odin, he really wasn't a "god". He was just a leader of an alien planet who had extraordinary experiences on Earth.
Deep in the palace of Valhalla, the crazy Valkyrie was still at her post.
This time, the group of people went all the way to the deepest part of the Palace of Valhalla and found the Valkyrie waiting for them in the monitoring hall. When Hao Ren walked into the hall, he saw the Valkyrie was holding a long sword with lightning in her hand, squatting on a console like a fierce female beast in an extreme state of alert. Her hair was still messy, her expression was still irrational, and she looked like a complete lunatic with her teeth bared. But the armor on her body had obviously changed to a slightly better one. It was a new set of clothes that she found in a corner to welcome the new order.
Although crazy, the Valkyrie still seemed to have a little bit of logic.
"Don't go any further!" The Valkyrie grabbed the long sword and looked nervously at Hao Ren. She growled threateningly. "Stand there!"
"Relax, relax. Don't you remember me?" Hao Ren quickly waved his hand. "I'm Hao Ren. I helped you find Odin …"
"Oh, I remember you." The Valkyrie's mind was indeed not clear. She frowned and thought for a long time before she remembered. She then put away the long sword. "You went to find our holy father. You promised me a new order. Did you do it?"
"I've brought Odin here." Hao Ren smiled and stepped aside, letting a person come in from the outside.
Odin walked into the hall and looked at the Valkyrie.
Neither of them spoke for a full ten seconds.
Lily's mind suddenly opened up. "Ah, there's a problem. Odin is now so skinny that he's out of shape. Will the Valkyrie not recognize her boss?"
The husky was usually unreliable, but when she was suddenly enlightened, the words that came out of her mouth were really terrifying. Hao Ren suddenly became nervous, fearing that the silly husky would hit the nail on the head. But just when everyone was ready to deal with the unexpected, the Valkyrie finally said, "Authentication complete. The Valkyrie awaits orders!"
Hao Ren wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and slapped Lily on the head. "Don't scare people in the future."
Lily still felt wronged. "I was just expressing my opinion …"
On the other side, Odin and the Valkyrie had successfully completed the authentication. The crazy Valkyrie fell to her knees after a moment of sluggishness. She looked up at Odin, her eyes filled with enthusiasm and joy. "Great Holy Father! You are finally back to inspect your barracks! The battle outside is over. The Valkyrie sisters fought hard and finally held this line of defense. The Valkyrie and the Einherjars are ready to receive new orders at any time. "
"Her memory is a bit messed up," Hao Ren whispered in Odin's ear. "She doesn't want to believe that the Twilight of the Gods has really happened, so she still believes that Valhalla's line of defense has not been breached. Vivian has tried to restart her once, but it doesn't seem to work. "
Odin's expression changed a few times, and the way he looked at the Valkyrie became more complicated.
Opposite him, the loyal Valkyrie still bowed her head respectfully, waiting for the next order.
As long as there was a new order, the Valkyrie's meaning of life could continue.
Hao Ren could not help but slow down his breathing. He looked at the scene in front of him nervously, not knowing what order Odin would give.
"The Garden of Asgard has been destroyed in the war," Odin said calmly.
Odin spoke calmly, but his first sentence made them break out in cold sweat.
Lily almost jumped up on the spot. "Grandpa, don't be like this —"
Vivian quickly held the husky down and listened to Odin's calm voice.
"There is no winner in the war on Vigrid Plain. The era of the gods of Asgard is over. The Nine Worlds were all destroyed in the Twilight of the Gods, and the situation in other places is worse than here."
The Valkyrie's body trembled slightly.
But at this time, Odin suddenly took two steps forward and reached out to help the Valkyrie up.
"But your task is still done well, and it's crucial. Valhalla's line of defense is held, and you have saved the last of the Einherjars, so the power of the Garden of Asgard has not completely disappeared. It is your efforts that give us hope to rebuild. There are still a group of human survivors in Midgard, and Yggdrasil is also beginning to regenerate from its roots. The war is over, and now it is time to prepare for reconstruction. Your Einherjars can help a lot. "
The cold sweat on Hao Ren's forehead finally stopped. Nangong Wuyue patted her chest and said, "Phew … Grandpa, you're talking too much."
Odin took off his ring and handed it to the Valkyrie as a token. "Gather the Einherjars who are still active, activate the repair station to repair their damage, and then send half of the Einherjars to Midgard to help with the reconstruction there. You stay here with the other half, clean up the ruins and the battlefield. There are still many things that can be used in Vigrid Plain. Summon some souls back, and we will have more manpower. "
The Valkyrie solemnly took the seal ring and nodded.
Odin then said, "There is another order."
The Valkyrie listened attentively.
"I am going to abdicate." Odin sighed. "I am too tired to rule the Nine Worlds. From now on, she is your master. "
As the old man spoke, he slowly raised his hand and pointed to Vivian standing behind Hao Ren.
"What?!" Vivian exclaimed.
"Old friend, don't shirk your responsibility." Odin waved his hand when he saw Vivian's expression. "I know you can take on this responsibility. I'm old, and the Aesirian people are not immortal gods. The Nine Worlds need a nominal master. The ancient artifacts in the Bifröst and the Garden of Asgard are still powerful things to humans. Someone must be in charge of them, and there's also the army of einherjars here. Just consider it as a favor for an old man like me. "
"Are you sure that Battie can take on this responsibility?" Lily could not help but ask. "Forget about her forgetfulness and her habit of sleeping for two centuries every now and then. Don't worry about her fortune. You don't have much money here."
Vivian: "!!!"
Odin thought for a moment and felt that what Lily said made sense.
So the old man thought carefully again and finally raised his hand and pointed to Hao Ren. "How about you give her to you?"
This time it was Hao Ren's turn. "What?!"
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