r18novel Chapter 53 Ancient 1: He is the best among us
Chapter 53 Ancient 1: He is the best among us
The Ancient One intends to take on the task of rescuing Thor and entrust it to Russell.
Just as Odin needed to hold Thor's coronation ceremony to promote Thor.
The Ancient One also needed a suitable opportunity to build momentum for Russell, allowing him to fully demonstrate his power and intimidate the surrounding dimensional demons.
Colluding to extort Mephisto is one thing, but if word gets out, it will damage the image of the Sorcerer Supreme at Kamar-Taj.
The Frost Giants were the ones the Ancient One chose for Russell.
Individual strength is generally average; they win by sheer numbers.
Laufey, the Frost Giant King, a high-level combatant, has lost much of his strength since Odin took the Ice Chest.
In terms of combat strength, they were completely outmatched by Russell; no one could break through Russell's defenses.
More importantly, it has a legitimate reason for its actions.
Thousands of years ago, the Frost Giants invaded Earth, attempting to turn it into an Ice Age and a paradise for the Frost Giants.
Kamar-Taj was also a member of the resistance against the Frost Giants a thousand years ago.
Russell is now a member of Kamar-Taj, representing Earth in Jotunheim to collect debts.
It makes sense both emotionally and logically.
The Ancient One feigned concern and asked Frigga:
"Your Majesty, has something troubled you?"
After a moment's hesitation, Frigga frowned and slowly nodded.
With the safety of her two sons and future daughter-in-law (Sif) at stake, she disregarded her principles and revealed the secret.
She was going to find Odin and ask him to rescue Thor and the others.
Frigga stood up and bid farewell to the Ancient One: "Sorcerer Supreme, I have other matters to attend to, please excuse me."
Ancient One asked, "Is the Queen of Heaven going to see the God-King to discuss rescuing Prince Thor? Why don't we go together?"
Frigga countered, "Did the Ancient One know?"
Gu nodded: "I guessed it."
Frigga nodded: "Then let's go together."
After saying that, Frigga lifted her skirt, quickened her pace, and headed towards the golden palace where Odin often stayed.
Gu Yi followed, his steps seemingly slow but actually swift.
After passing through several palaces, the two met Odin, who was looking down at Asgard and reminiscing about the past.
Frigga disregarded etiquette and went straight to the point:
"Thor and his men are in trouble in Jotunheim and need our help."
Odin frowned, a surge of anger rising within him.
He thought Thor had made progress yesterday.
"How did they get to Jotunheim? The Rainbow Bridge? Why didn't Heimdall report to me? Did he think I, the King of Gods, was old and senile?"
In an instant, Odin understood the cause and effect.
"Supreme Master".
After a hurried greeting to the Ancient One, Odin picked up the Spear of Eternity and prepared to fly to the Rainbow Bridge.
Despite his anger, he couldn't possibly watch Thor fall into Jotunheim.
"God King".
The Ancient One called out to Odin.
"If you trust me, why not let Master Russell go and give it a try?"
He is the next Supreme Master, and will succeed him in a few years.
At that time, he and Thor will work together to protect the real peace of this world from being corrupted by magic.
Why not let them try fighting side-by-side now?
Yes, that's just something the Ancient One said to appease her.
Gu Yi's inner thoughts were that she wanted Thor to prepare to rely on someone powerful.
"Alright. Thank you for your assistance, Supreme Master."
Odin agreed, and his furrowed brows slowly relaxed.
The Kamar-Taj lineage are truly all good people.
Ancient One smiled but did not respond to Odin's thanks.
"Russell has reached the Rainbow Bridge. Please ask the King of Gods to allow Heimdall to pass."
On the Rainbow Bridge, Heimdall, having received Odin's message, stepped aside to let Russell pass, and then followed.
Looking at Russell's retreating figure, Heimdall's eyes were filled with unresolved questions.
From Russell's aura, he could sense that Russell was a warrior stronger than him, or even than Thor.
But can he go to Jotunheim alone to rescue Thor?
Not only Heimdall, but Frigga was also puzzled.
The difference is that Heimdall could only keep his doubts to himself, while she could ask them directly.
"The Sorcerer Supreme, Sorcerer Russell, he..."
Master Gu Yi naturally understood the unspoken meaning in the words.
"Although Russell did not succeed as the Sorcerer Supreme, his strength has already surpassed mine."
He is the best among us (His Holiness the Venerable Master).
With the ancient gods absent, Russell is invincible in this era.
The last sentence was a bit cringeworthy, and the Ancient One didn't dare say it out loud.
But that's the meaning.
Odin and Frigga glanced at each other, both sensing the trust the Ancient One placed in Russell.
Could it be that Master Russell's strength has surpassed mine? That's unlikely.
Odin muttered to himself, he was confident that he could defeat the Ancient One, the Sorcerer Supreme, but he dared not say that his strength was definitely superior to the Ancient One's.
Yes, that's what the Ancient One thought too.
Strong people are always confident in their own abilities.
......
Jotunheim.
Thor, with his exceptional fighting prowess, rampaged through the Frost Giants, proving himself invincible.
The other five, however, were already locked in a fierce battle.
Apart from Loki using illusions to maneuver, the other four were all injured.
Among them, Fandral, one of the Warriors Three of Asgard, was pierced through the chest by a multi-faceted ice spike during the melee, suffering severe injuries and almost losing his ability to move.
"Break through!"
Thor roared, and with a flick of his hammer, Mjolnir, a bolt of lightning struck, blasting away countless frost giant warriors.
With another jerk forward, he grabbed Mjolnir and crashed through a frost behemoth blocking their path.
Thor led the charge.
Along the way, they defeated and knocked away countless frost giant warriors, creating an escape route for their teammates.
Several people helped Fandall up and quickly followed.
The Frost Giant Warriors followed closely behind, pressing forward relentlessly.
After fleeing all the way, Thor and his companions were forced to a cliff.
Behind them were frost giants in pursuit, and in front of them were frost behemoths blocking their way.
"Heimdall, open the Rainbow Bridge!"
Thor roared to the heavens, trying to get Heimdall to open the Rainbow Bridge and send them back.
However, Heimdall did not respond.
Clearly, he had forgotten a sentence Heimdall had given them before they came to Jotunheim.
—If your return threatens the safety of Asgard, the Rainbow Bridge will not open for you.
The frost behemoth blocking their path made a move to swing its claws and flatten them.
Seeing this, Thor, no longer able to call for Heimdall to open the Rainbow Bridge, swung his hammer and rushed forward.
Of everyone present, only he had the ability to deal with the frost behemoth.
However, they only consider the present and not the future.
Thor was ultimately alone and could not simultaneously withstand both the frost behemoth in front of him and the frost giant behind him.
Surrounded by countless frost giants, the four members of Asgard huddled together, desperately trying to resist.
As for Loki, he somehow managed to escape using an illusion.
Click click~
The glacier beneath their feet suddenly broke apart, and before they knew it, their formation was disrupted. The heavily injured Fandral was left alone in front of the frost giant.
stab.
The sharp blade pierced through his body and penetrated his heart.
At the crucial moment, Vostagg used his bulky body to help Vandal block the attack.
"No!"
Witnessing his friend's death, Thor went completely mad.