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Chapter 115: Variables, Cursed Warrior Malekith

"Boom..."

The invasion of the dark elves was overwhelming, with countless fighter planes wreaking havoc over Asgard.

In addition to targeting the Golden Hall, there were efforts to bomb the civilian areas below to divert attention.

Driven by centuries of hatred, Malekith showed no concern for civilian casualties, even in enemy territory.

Despite the large number of fighter planes being shot down, the damage below was relatively contained.

In front of the Golden Hall, anti-aircraft guns inscribed with runes fired continuously, launching golden shells. The dense barrage of artillery nearly covered the entire sky.

A group of elite commandos maneuvered their fighter planes through the barrage, creating an opening for the planes behind them. More fighter planes crashed directly into the main entrance of the Golden Hall, charging toward a temple that had never been breached by foreign enemies.

The grand entrance of the hall was shattered, and the black fighter planes surged inside like a bulldozer.

Malekith disembarked from his fighter plane, gazed at Odin's throne, and laughed maniacally.

Odin was absent, and the guards at the throne quickly drew their swords.

"The aether is in that direction; you must hold the line here!"

While Odin's throne remained in sight, Malekith knew the true objective. As long as he reached the location of the aether, regardless of whose body it was bound to, the dark elf's dark magic could extract it along with the host's life force.

The dark elves clashed with Odin's Guards.

Though outnumbered, the strength of the Guards far surpassed that of their foes. They infused their divine power into their shields, resisting the dark elves' laser weaponry.

If not for the more terrifying black technology—the black hole grenade—the dark elves would have been easily defeated.

Relying on their numbers and the support of black hole grenades, the dark elves barely managed to suppress the guards.

Then, Odin, who had quelled chaos across the realm, arrived.

It took Odin and his guards more than ten minutes to reach the scene.

With a wave of his holy spear Gungnir, a thousand dazzling golden lights erupted, turning the dark elves into dust.

After dispatching this group of dark elves, Odin suddenly realized—Frigga!

Given that the dark elves were attacking, their target was likely the ether, and Jane Foster, the current host of the ether, was in Frigga's palace!

Odin rushed away.

Malekith burst into the bedroom, and a middle-aged woman came into view.

"Step back, monster!" Queen Frigga, regal and commanding, brandished a long sword. "Leave now, and I might spare your life!"

Malekith sneered. "Hand over what I want, and I might let you witness the destruction of Asgard."

In response, Frigga's sword flashed with incredible speed. If it weren't for Malekith's heightened instincts, that blow would have seriously injured him.

Missing her strike, Frigga lunged again, and Malekith narrowly avoided the attack. He was visibly struggling to defend himself.

"You've enraged me, old woman!" Malekith knew that if Odin arrived, he would lose his chance, so he had to risk everything now!

Algrim was no longer reliable. Facing Frigga's fierce assault, Malekith sneered and crushed a cursed core that resembled a walnut in his hand.

He had prepared for this moment. If he couldn't win, he would transform himself into a cursed warrior.

A bright red light spread from his arms to his entire body like lava, further expanding his already imposing figure.

Frigga's sword struck, but it felt like piercing metal, and a burst of flame appeared from the blade.

Malekith writhed in agony as a terrifying roar erupted from his expanding body. It was clear that a monstrous power was awakening within him, as if a colossal beast that had slumbered for ages was stirring.

A tremendous roar echoed through the sky.

In the dungeon, the head of the cursed warrior Algrim hung lifelessly.

Thor drew his sword and beheaded him with a single strike.

From the direction of Frigga's bedroom came Malekith's roar.

Thor was startled and realized that there might not be only one cursed core. In this situation, Malekith had likely transformed himself entirely.

Seeing the chaos in the dungeon, Thor broke into Loki's cell and freed him.

Loki looked confused.

"Listen, I'll only say this once. The dark elves have invaded, and they're now attacking Mother's bedroom. She's in danger, and I need to save her. You can choose to stay here and cause trouble if you wish!"

After speaking, Thor turned and rushed towards Frigga.

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