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Chapter 242: The New King

The power of lightning and fire raged within Thor's body, causing an indescribable pain. But as the conflict intensified, Thor's will grew stronger and he ascended faster.

Just as he was about to break through the barriers of the universe, the fusion of lightning and fire was complete, and a new power of light emerged within Thor's body.

The fusion of the cosmic lightning and the fire of civilization gave birth to the God of Light, Thor.

The first lightning of the universe fell into his hands, merging with his spear, while the flame of civilization fell on his shoulders, becoming a flowing cape.

Thor floated in the universe with a dazzling halo behind him. With lightning in one hand and fire in the other, he declared, echoing the announcement made by the gods of Asgard when they took up their positions:

"I will hold the first lightning in the universe, and ignite the flame of all civilizations. I am the explorer in the darkness and the protector in prosperity. I will serve as the light of the universe, with lightning, fire, and light all within me, past, present, and future merged as one."

"As long as there is light...I will be there."

In the nine kingdoms of Asgard, all the Asgardians looked up and heard this oath. And with this oath came the birth of a new branch of the World Tree.

Then, leaves flew and flames rose, and all the Asgardians half-knelt down. In Odin's sleeping palace, the deep voice of the father of gods was heard: "A new king."

"A new king..."

"A new king!"

In the realm filled with darkness and destruction, a shadowy figure wearing a cloak of darkness let out a faint sigh: "...a new king."

In the land full of death and darkness, a cigarette slowly rose from the ground, and the white smoke gradually dissipated. Where the incense rose, ash fell, and the sound of a chess piece falling on the board echoed in the room. The Ancient One sighed: "It seems that Asgard is going to have a powerful new king."

Strange sat opposite her and asked, "So Loki came to you and asked you to take him to Sakaar Star for this?"

"It's not just Loki, it's also Odin's intention. If Odin didn't agree, I couldn't have let his two sons go so far away to fool around."

Strange made a move and asked, "So you knew early on?"

The Ancient One shook her head and said, "It was Odin who knew about the truth of Ragnarok."

"What is that?"

"Asgard has asked too much from the universe, and one day they will have to pay it back. Ragnarok is their debt repayment to the universe."

The Ancient One shook her head again and said with a hint of doubt, "The strength of the gods is not without reason. They also have debtors who are even stronger."

"I remember you mentioned that Ragnarok is inevitable. Is that true?"

The Ancient One sighed and said, "This has nothing to do with humans. It is the fate of the gods and cannot be avoided."

"But now, Thor has a new godly position..."

The Ancient One shook her head again and said, "The God of Light is not a new godly position. Odin's true eldest son, Baldur, was once the God of Light."

The Ancient One's tone revealed a hint of confusion as she said, "It's strange that Thor inherited the God of Light position. Baldur's God of Light represents spring and joy, as well as the god of budding and rebirth. Thor has nothing to do with this godly position."

"And even if he is promoted to a full-fledged god, he should inherit the position of the God of Thunder, not the God of Light."

The Ancient One picked up a chess piece and said, "In Asgard, the priesthood of the God of Light is far inferior to that of the God of Thunder. And compared to the priesthood of the God of Light, isn't it easier to obtain the power of the God of Thunder that Odin left for him?"

Grandmaster was also puzzled. Although he had some understanding of Asgard's priesthood system, he did not know the difference between the God of Light and the God of Thunder because he was too far away from Asgard. He only knew that Odin was the God of Thunder, so his son should also be the God of Thunder. Why did it seem like he had changed his priesthood?

When Thor landed, he looked very ordinary, and there was no hint of the almost god-like power he had just unleashed. Only the electric sparkles on his spear showed that his power had been restored.

"Did you ascend?" Grandmaster asked Thor.

"Almost," Thor shrugged. "I hit that barrier."

"That's a lot of difference," Grandmaster sneered. "Since that's the case, I don't want to bother you, and you don't come looking for trouble with me either. Anyway, you can't kill me."

"But you hurt Loki."

"I hurt him?" Grandmaster raised his voice. "He and Mephisto set me up and cost me a lot of money. And yet he dared to come to me. I didn't kill him, which is already giving face to your father!"

Thor said disdainfully, "You talk as if you could defeat the father of all gods."

"Hmph." Grandmaster snorted. "You underestimate me and overestimate Odin. I'm not going to fight him, but because you people in Asgard are destined to..."

He paused here, not continuing, then opened the portal and left, apparently admitting defeat.

Thor's spear turned into lightning and disappeared. He walked over to Loki.

Loki had already awakened and was lying on the ground, staring blankly at the sky. When he saw Thor approaching, he shifted his gaze to him.

Thor looked down at Loki, casting a shadow over him. Loki moved his eyes away from him and said, "What do you want? Beat me up like I did to you before?"

"No." Thor's expression was very calm. Loki frowned and struggled in place in pain for a moment, but he couldn't move at all. After losing his divine power and priesthood, this heavy injury left him no room to move.

He saw Thor squatting down, untying the chain on his wrist, tearing off the iron chain on it, and putting the iron ring fixed on his wrist on his own wrist.

Then, he grabbed the lightning spear and stabbed it into his own shoulder.

Blood splattered on Loki's face. He widened his eyes and looked at Thor.

Thor frowned, the pained expression fleeting. He supported his body with his knee and looked at Loki, saying, "I apologize for ignoring your situation and apologize to everyone who has been neglected in Asgard because they were not strong enough or unable to fight."

"Our civilization should not only be about violence and destruction. It is not the world that is wrong, but us."

"The only thing in my eyes should not be military exploits and honor. It is not only on the battlefield that being injured in combat is the pride of Asgardians."

"If the decayed dogma has penetrated into the marrow of everyone in Asgard..." Thor threw down his spear and used his injured hand to touch the wound on his shoulder. Blood flowed from his fingertips, and he said, "...then this scar and chain will remind me of the price I have to pay for my shortsightedness."

Loki closed his eyes tightly and tilted his head to one side, a look of unwillingness on his face. He grabbed the dirt on the ground, squeezing it hard, but he didn't hold onto anything.

Thor stared at Loki and said, "I do not believe that Ragnarok is inevitable. I must lead Asgard out of this fate, so I need your help. I ask of you, Loki..."

Loki pursed his lips and his chest heaved with pain. He realized that whenever he got what he wanted or what he thought he wanted, it wasn't joy that filled his heart but more unwillingness.

Thor bowed his head to him, apologized, and even asked for his help, but Loki couldn't feel any happiness. Because this Thor had truly become the rightful heir to Asgard.

Loki never thought that the blind and arrogant Thor from before was worthy of his status. He mocked, disdained, and sneered at him. But when Thor truly became worthy of his position, Loki once again felt a strong sense of unwillingness. If Thor was good enough, then he would become the villain lurking in the shadows, only capable of scheming.

Thor wasn't worthy of his status, and that was the best excuse Loki could find for his ugly pranks. But when Thor was worthy of his position, Loki realized that he didn't have Thor's generosity and he didn't want to repent sincerely.

He realized that he was more despicable than Thor. He had tried all means and exhausted all ways, but still lost. He lost thoroughly in bloodline, family, ability, and magnanimity.

Seeing that Loki didn't answer, Thor said, "I swear to you, no matter the past, present, or future, I will always forgive you..."

And Thor's final words were like a sword piercing into Loki's heart.

"If Ragnarok is truly inevitable, at least I can guarantee that I will die before you, my brother."

After the storm subsided, the dark clouds over Sakaar Star disappeared, and the atmosphere that had been split by lightning was now bathed in even stronger sunlight. The intense light made Loki unsure if he was crying.

But finally, on the desolate wasteland, the young prince's voice drifted away with the wind, getting further and further away.

"...The new king."