The snake that bites its own tail is ensnared in its past and future

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Skuld sighed; it wasn't as if it were unusual for dwarves to be rude and aggressive—they weren't known for their good manners. Although not the majority, some dwarves made a point of maintaining this image to prevent others from getting too close and taking what was theirs.

Well, now she was alone, and there was no way to tell if Odin's blessings were with her.

He would definitely hate to know that she was after the serpent he himself had cast into the sea.

 Put that aside for now and, if possible, keep it a secret, she thought.

She looked around and knew that Jörmungandr was in the ocean, so she followed the sound of the waves. Wherever they led, they would certainly guide her to the one she sought.

The roots led upwards.