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Chapter Eighty-One: Say Hello to Thanos for Me

"Loki!" Frigga exclaimed, embracing Loki with excitement.

"Mother, don't worry. I won't let anyone hurt you," Loki reassured her. Though he had long harbored grievances against Odin, he had always held Frigga in high regard. Despite his resentment towards Odin, he never voiced complaints about Frigga.

The same could be said for Hela. Odin's methods of raising his children had evidently failed.

Loki continued in a somber tone, "The Giants of Jotunheim dared to invade Asgard and attempt to kill our father and king. Don't worry, Queen Mother. I will ensure they pay for their actions."

"They certainly should pay the price. However, I believe it's more appropriate to discuss your plans first." A sharp voice interrupted the heartfelt moment.

Frigga looked up abruptly. "Thor? You're back!"

"Yes, I'm back. If I hadn't returned, Asgard would be in chaos," Thor said, turning to Loki with a serious expression. "Why didn't you tell Mother that you sent the Destroyer to attack me and my allies?"

"What?" Frigga was taken aback. She knew of Loki's jealousy towards Thor but hadn't expected him to go this far.

"No, it was merely a test to follow Father's instructions," Loki replied coolly. "I'm currently engaged in an operation to destroy Jotunheim, so I don't have time for this argument."

He brandished Gungnir, a beam of light shooting out. Thor dodged, and Loki vanished.

"Thor, my son, tell me what's happening."

"In short, Loki intended to perform a grand act to gain your approval, and he involved Laufey and Jotunheim .'"

Frigga was deeply affected by this revelation, left speechless as she processed the information. She was so distracted that she didn't notice Thor pursuing Loki.

Meanwhile, Odin, who had been sleeping, slowly opened his eyes.

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At the Bifrost, Loki raised Gungnir and activated the switch. Waves of energy surged, transforming into a terrifying, colorful brilliance that shot into the void.

Loki turned with pride. "It's useless; you can't stop me. The power of the Bifrost will continue until Jotunheim is destroyed."

Then he seemed to remember something and added, "Unless you destroy the Bifrost, but then you'll never see those who stayed in Midgard again!"

Thor looked at him with a strange expression. "Who told you I intended to stop it? Have you forgotten that if Father hadn't stopped me ten years ago, I would have destroyed Jotunheim already?"

Loki was momentarily stunned before reacting with anger. "It's different now! I am the one who will complete this great task! I will prove to Father that I am the best!"

"Then prove it slowly. For now, let's discuss why you sent the Destroyer to trouble me and introduced the Frost Giants in Asgard."

Thor relaxed his fist, and Loki was suddenly reminded of all the beatings he had endured over the years.

Loki raised Gungnir and declared angrily, "Let's settle our grievances today!"

As he spoke, his form shifted, multiplying into dozens of Lokis who attacked simultaneously.

The display was impressive, reminiscent of Doctor Strange's style.

Unfortunately, as a magician and assassin, Loki was no match for Thor. A lightning storm equivalent of wide area effect spells shattered all his illusions, and with a single punch, Thor secured victory, sending Loki flying over the edge of the Bifrost bridge.

Thor grabbed the end of Gungnir and smirked. "How about it? Are you convinced? Admit your mistake, and I'll pull you up."

Loki was torn, uncertain whether to admit defeat. But Thor's taunts ignited his fury, all his old and new grievances flaring up.

He roared, "I am not wrong! I am here to destroy Jotunheim! For Father, for us!"

"No, Loki. You're doing this for yourself," Odin's voice echoed.

Those words seemed to be the breaking point. Loki's resolve crumbled, and he released his grip, falling into the bottomless abyss.

In his final moments, he heard Thor's voice.

"Say hello to Thanos for me."

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