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Chapter 57 Odin and Loki (Please continue reading!)

Destroy Jotunheim?

Thor and Loki looked at each other, both filled with shock and lingering fear.

They were slow to realize that they had narrowly escaped death.

If Russell destroys Jotunheim, they probably won't be spared either.

The tearing apart of the star's core would cause a massive explosion, and they wouldn't have the ability to escape Jotunheim quickly.

“But he didn’t do that.”

Odin continued.

"Killing is merely a means, not an end. Pointless killing cannot bring peace."

Thor, my son, remember this.

As a king, one must possess power, but also know how to use that power.

After reprimanding Thor, Odin looked at Loki with a complicated expression.

Loki also noticed Odin's gaze and met his eyes.

At this moment, the father and son's gazes were inscrutable.

"Go down, my children. There will be a triumphant celebration later; don't forget to attend."

Triumph? Celebration?

Thor raised an eyebrow and smiled, as if he was about to laugh.

Loki nudged Thor with his elbow.

Thor looked at Loki with an innocent expression, as if to say, "Brother, what are you doing?"

Loki had no choice but to explain, "It's not for us, it's for Master Russell."

Odin glared at his dim-witted son and nodded to indicate that Loki was right.

For Thor, Loki, and the others, Jotunheim's group was a complete failure.

If it weren't for Russell, Odin, the Allfather, would probably have had to personally intervene to save them.

Even so, the frost giants of Jotunheim will not give up easily, and a great battle is inevitable.

At that time, peace between the two countries will be broken, and innocent lives will face the horrors and tragedies of war.

It was Russell who single-handedly turned the tide of the war, forced Laufey to submit, and maintained peace between the two countries.

This triumphant celebration was undoubtedly held on behalf of Russell.

Thor and Loki only benefited from the situation; their failures were concealed in the public propaganda.

"Let's go, brother, let's go back and wash up."

Loki led the way and left first, with Thor following behind.

Watching Thor's departing figure, Odin sighed deeply.

Kamar-Taj, by the monk Russell.

They can definitely get along, and they'll really step up when needed.

In terms of character, there's also the Mjolnir certification.

However, it's never as good as having it yourself, even if others have it.

Hopefully, Thor will broaden his horizons and make progress through this battle.

"Come out, Loki."

"Father."

The air distorted, and Loki's figure appeared.

The one who just led Thor away was merely an illusion he created.

The two stared at each other for a long time, the air seeming to freeze in the cold.

Finally, Loki spoke first: "Am I cursed?"

"No."

Loki stared directly at Odin and demanded, "Who am I, really?"

"You are my son."

Loki extended his palm, stared at it for a moment, and continued:

"I came into contact with the frost giants in Jotunheim."

After that, my hands became like theirs.

"The Box of Ice wasn't the only thing you took from Jotunheim that day, was it?"

Odin hesitated for a long time before answering:

"That's right. After the war, I went into the temple and found an infant, a young descendant of the giants."

Abandoned, it was painful, left to fend for themselves. He was Laufey's son.

Loki countered, "Loufi's son?"

“That’s right.” Odin’s voice was low, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped himself.

Loki's expression changed, and he asked incredulously, "Why? You've killed countless Jotunheim giants, why are you taking me with you?"

"You are just an innocent child."

Loki approached Odin, pressing closer: "No, you took me away for another purpose. What is it?"

Odin remained silent.

"tell me!!!"

"I hope that one day, our two races can unite, form an alliance, and bring lasting peace... through you."

Loki's expression gradually crumbled, and he lost control: "What?"

Odin explained with a guilty tone, "But all of that is irrelevant now."

Loki's voice trembled with tears; his world seemed to be collapsing.

"So, I'm just another stolen souvenir? Trapped here, waiting to be put to use someday."

Odin countered, but his tone was not harsh: "Why are you misinterpreting my meaning?"

Loki roared, "You could have told me my identity from the beginning. Why didn't you?"

Odin explained, "You are my son, and I only want to protect you from the truth."

Loki's expression twisted into a grimace as he snarled, "What? Because I'm the monster parents use to scare their children before bedtime?"

"No..."

Loki ignored Odin's denial and erupted in anger:

"Now everything makes sense. Why you've favored Saul all these years."

Because no matter how much you profess your love for me, you will never let the frost giant sit on the throne of Asgard.

Under Loki's relentless questioning, Odin staggered and fell to the ground.

At this moment, he was no longer the invincible god-king, but a father.

A father who has done something wrong and is being questioned by his son.

Seeing Odin fall to the ground, Loki panicked and instinctively reached out to help him up.

“I have long abandoned my previous plans, Loki. All these years, I have always regarded you as my true son.”

Odin seized the opportunity to grab Loki's hand and whispered words of comfort in his ear.

"Perhaps I may be a little biased at times, but please don't doubt that I love you. Everything I do is for my two sons."

The two remained silent.

Odin admitted his favoritism.

But this favoritism did not stem from the difference in the two sons' identities, but rather from an ancient prejudice in Asgard.

The Asgardians hoped that their royal family members would be warriors who were strong, brave, proud, and confident, just like Thor.

In contrast, Loki is a sorcerer who tends to control and create illusions.

The Asgardians viewed mages as outcasts and did not trust them.

As a prince, his identity as a mage is a disadvantage.

Loki also realized this.

"So, my childhood was spent in those games that I had no chance of winning."

You will only test Thor and me in terms of strength, speed, and endurance, not in terms of intelligence and magic.

Odin remained silent; the Asgardians' fondness for warriors and disdain for mages influenced him subtly.

His prejudice against sorcerers was not improved until five hundred years ago, when the Ancient One of Midgard and Kamar-Taj was born.

But... it was too late.

In fact, it wasn't just Odin.

Apart from Frigga, almost all the other Asgardians were prejudiced against Loki.

This includes Thor, Thor's allies the Warriors Three of Asgard and Sif, and Heimdall, the guardian of the Bifrost.

And the child who made Russell perform magic tricks like a magician...

However, from this day forward, the Asgardians will no longer harbor prejudice against mages.

Because Bertrand Russell came.