Destroyer

But as long as Asgard is prepared, those crippled fellows probably won't be able to stir up much trouble.

After all, the dark elves are just defeated underlings of Asgard.

Unconsciously, Odin suddenly realized that in the short few hours since Zane arrived in Asgard, he had completely resolved several major issues that had long troubled him.

Even at this moment, Odin felt a sense of relief.

Zane's request this time, rather than being a threat, was more like a well-intentioned reminder.

Without Zane's reminder, when the dark elves launched a sudden attack later on, Asgard would suffer heavy losses, although it wouldn't be destroyed.

After understanding the goodwill behind Zane's threat, Odin's attitude towards Zane changed.

If before, Odin made Zane an ally of Asgard because of his strength and potential growth in the future, then at this moment, Odin truly regarded Zane as his confidant.

And in his heart, Odin silently made a decision to take out some of his precious collections to have the Dwarf King craft a unique weapon for Zane.

This could be considered a goodwill gesture towards Zane, not to mention that Zane's strength also meant greater security for Asgard.

This simple truth had long been understood by Odin, who had lived for thousands of years.

Seeing Odin's change in attitude, Zane also understood that this old schemer had already seen through his true intentions.

This is the benefit of speaking with smart people; you don't need to explain everything like a fool.

Speaking with restraint, both sides understand each other's intentions.

This not only demonstrates one's cunning and wisdom but also avoids getting oneself into embarrassing situations.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the entire palace hall became extremely harmonious.

In the end, Odin quietly approached Zane and said with great solemnity:

"You brat, thanks, I've got the message."

"Why bother with all this useless talk, why not be practical? I think this spear of yours is not bad, it's a pity to just leave it as a decoration in your hands."

Saying this, Zane looked at Gungnir with a regretful expression.

Instantly, Odin subconsciously tightened his grip on Gungnir.

The frustration that emerged from the bottom of his heart immediately diluted his gratitude towards Zane.

Indeed, this brat is just a sly-tongued troublemaker, a real pain in the neck!

Just now, I was still feeling grateful to him. It seems that age has made me dull.

Wait a minute, a pain in the neck?

If he's a pain in the neck, then what does that make me...

At this moment, Odin's face turned even darker, not because of Zane's provocation, but because he was disgusted with himself.

It must be said that ever since he had let go of his burdens, Odin had become much livelier.

Looking at the situation, it seemed that he had been corrupted by Zane.

However, despite Zane blatantly showing his interest in Gungnir, Odin didn't get angry at all.

Instead, he intentionally waved it in front of Zane a few times.

Giving it to Zane was impossible, after all, Gungnir was not just a powerful weapon and a symbol of the throne of Asgard.

It was also the key to many weapons in Asgard.

But letting Zane drool over it a bit was something Odin could do.

At this moment, Odin had never felt so 'generous' before.

Zane: "..."

This bastard is definitely not the Allfather of the Gods; he's just a despicable old man asking for a beating!

While Zane and Odin were 'confronting' each other, the time for the succession ceremony had arrived...

Accompanied by solemn horns, the future King Thor, wielding the hammer Mjolnir, casually strolled into the hall, entertaining the crowd with his poses.

The crowd automatically parted to make way for him, showing Thor's high reputation in Asgard.

The solemn background music seemed to herald the bittersweet life that Thor was about to embark on.

Watching Thor's flamboyant performance and the continuous cheers from the crowd, Zane's gaze towards Thor became more pitying.

It's just that everyone's attention was focused on Thor, so they didn't notice.

When Thor walked to the end of the palace hall and knelt before Odin's throne, he finally saw the pitiful look Zane cast upon him.

Before Thor could retaliate with his own gaze, Odin stood up and spoke.

"Thor Odinson!"

"My son, my firstborn."

"You have long been entrusted with the hammer Mjolnir, the hammer forged from a dying star, its divine power is unparalleled."

"It can be a weapon to destroy heaven and earth, and a divine tool to create heaven and earth!"

"As a companion to a King, nothing could be better."

"I, Odin, have guarded Asgard and the Nine Realms for thousands of years."

"But this moment has finally arrived..."

"Thor Odinson, do you swear to defend the Nine Realms?"

"I swear!" Thor said, looKing straight into Odin's eyes.

"Do you swear to uphold peace?"

"I swear!"

"Do you swear to renounce all personal desires and dedicate yourself to Asgard?"

"I swear!"

A brilliant smile spread across Thor's face as he awaited the crown that was about to be placed upon his head.

Blinded by this immense honor, he didn't notice the complex expression in Odin's eyes.

Nor did he notice the faint smirk in his brother Loki's eyes.

At the same time, several Frost Giants infiltrated Asgard's treasury through a loophole, killing two guards, and set their sights on their clan's treasure, the Casket of Ancient Winters.

In the palace hall, Odin's gaze flickered as he watched Thor below, and he finally read out Thor's declaration of succession:

"I, Odin, in the name of the King of the Gods, hereby declare you as..."

Just as Thor was about to suppress the excitement in his heart, Odin's words suddenly stopped.

Then, Odin heavily struck the ground with Gungnir, activating the guardian of Asgard's treasury—the Destroyer.

This Destroyer was not as useless as described in the original work; although it was only a guardian of Asgard's treasury, it could be considered one of the most powerful weapons in Asgard.

Originally forged by the greatest Dwarf craftsmen in his Kingdom to combat the Celestials, Odin commanded it to be brought before the other Gods.

Each God bestowed a portion of their divine power upon it, granting it the most powerful and versatile capabilities.

The Destroyer had combat capabilities not inferior to Odin's, but after Odin's death, no one could fully control the Destroyer.

His two wastrel sons even turned this ultimate weapon into a pile of scrap metal.

Under Odin's control, the Destroyer easily dealt with the few Frost Giants who had sneaked in, reducing them to ashes in an instant.

But the interruption of the succession ceremony had already become a fact.

This ceremony, which determined the ruler of the Nine Realms, was extremely sacred, and it was not customary to be interrupted halfway and then continued.

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