207 Chapter 207: Reality Stone
In the aftermath of the devastating battle, Greenwich was in ruins. Tony had already contacted the Damage Control Agency to recover the remnants left behind by the Dark Elves—weapons, armor, and fragments of their ships—that held significant meaning for Earth's technological advancement.
However, to everyone's embarrassment, Loki, the third prince of Asgard, was missing once again.
More importantly, the Aether particles were also gone along with him.
"Heimdall!"
Thor called several times, but there was no response.
"It seems we can't use the Bifrost... We've only been on Earth for half an hour."
Oaks looked at the anxious Thor and the bewildered Baldur, and briefly explained the situation to Baldur.
"I made such a big mistake..."
Baldur let out a long sigh:
"That's why I said I'm not the right candidate to be the king, Thor, you..."
"I will do my best to protect Asgard and the Nine Realms."
Thor glanced at Jane, who was running over with Selvig, and smiled brightly:
"But I won't go sit on that throne."
"..."
Baldur sighed:
"I choose self-exile... I am ashamed to face the inhabitants of the Nine Realms."
The two brothers stared at each other for a moment, then smiled bitterly:
"Let's find Loki first."
"The convergence has ended. Who can find the passage to Asgard that Loki used to bring us down here?"
Oaks looked at Tony, who shrugged:
"I'm not interested in Asgard. I have enough to deal with here... You handle it, huh, 'Oaks, The Sage'?"
Tony leaned in close to Oaks and lowered his voice:
"Seriously, do you know anyone else among your acquaintances who might suddenly have a personality reversal?"
"Uh... I don't think so?"
Oaks rubbed his nose while feeling a bit awkward:
"I know about Bruce and the Hulk, but Baldur... Who could have expected this?
And I don't want to go to Asgard. That's their family matter. Once we find the passage, I'll help you."
"You can ask Selvig for help with the passage."
Tony offered a suggestion, then paused:
"By the way, I'm planning to work with Banner to create something big... The current armor is too weak in terms of firepower."
"Something big?"
Oaks blinked, as if he had thought of something:
"Okay, do as you please. But first, make me an advanced AI assistant. The scale of Benevolence Society is growing, and there's more and more to handle.
It doesn't need to be as human-like as JARVIS, just powerful in terms of computing ability. If it's a Self learning AI, even better.
...Speaking of which, your armor pieces are a bit outdated. Let's upgrade them together."
"...I have a drawer full of these advanced AI chips. We just need to upgrade the server interface on your end. I'm off!"
Tony left with a trail of flames. If he didn't leave soon, the Queen of England might personally come to ask him for sponsorship!
Meanwhile, as Oaks searched for Selvig to research the passage to Asgard...
In the empty throne room of Asgard's golden palace, Odin, the King of the Gods, sat on his throne with Gungnir.
"You... have returned..."
A gleam of clarity flickered in Odin's clouded eye as he looked at Loki slowly materializing from the darkness.
"The inhabitants of the Nine Realms have witnessed your achievements. They will remember your merits."
"They will remember Thor's merits!"
Loki, with his trademark mischievous smile, walked beneath Odin's throne.
"The last time I looked at you like this, I was wearing handcuffs and being escorted by guards, and...
The next moment, you threw me into a cell."
"So, what do you plan to do now?"
Odin looked at Loki meaningfully:
"You obtained that weapon... How do you intend to use it?"
"Malekith was too shallow... He never understood the power of the Aether."
Loki raised his hand, and the crimson liquid Aether condensed into a solid crimson gem!
"People often say that certain perspectives are real, and with this gem, those perspectives can be really turned into reality."
Loki's eyes gleamed as he looked at the crimson gem:
"With its power, people can achieve any dream. All scientific principles and laws of nature are meaningless before it, as it can freely alter them."
He looked at the expressionless Odin with a hint of mockery on his face:
"Aether? Hmph... Ignorant Malekith.
Having truly seen it, I understand... This is one of the six Infinity Stones that have existed since the beginning of the universe, the Reality Stone!
It not only creates illusions indistinguishable from reality, but if the wielder desires, it can turn falsehood into reality, making everything illusionary become absolute reality!"
"Infinity Stones..."
Odin nodded slightly, showing no surprise.
After all, there was still a Space Gem in his vault, but he had never mentioned the term "Infinity Stones" to others.
Loki learned about the power of the Infinity Stones when he encountered the Chitauri and that being.
"So, what do you want to do with it? Rewrite reality?"
Odin's eyes flashed with scrutiny. He descended from the throne with his Gungnir step by step.
With each step he took, Loki's once confident smile gradually turned grim.
Even with the Infinity Stone in his hand, he suddenly realized—
In the face of the approaching Odin, in front of his foster father whom he had lived with for over fifteen hundred years, he didn't even have the ability to make a move!
"You... Don't come any closer!"
Loki stepped back in panic, retreating three steps in quick succession.
"Don't come any closer!"
"Hmm? My son... When did you become so afraid of me, your father?"
Odin remained calm as he stopped five steps away from Loki.
"If you want to use the power of the Reality Gem to help repair the damaged golden palace..."
"Yes! But that's after I become king!"
Gritting his teeth, Loki finally growled.
His face twisted and veins bulge on his forehead, he took a step forward with all his might and stared directly at Odin:
"I want to change this ridiculous reality! I am the true heir to the throne of Asgard!"
As the words left his mouth, Loki felt a sense of relief deep within.
He couldn't help but sneer and mock the King of the Gods, whom he had revered and admired for over fifteen hundred years:
"It's truly pathetic. Your two biological sons are both selfish individuals who don't understand the weight and necessity of this throne!
They only know how to escape... One for absurd parties, the other for a mortal woman whose life is fleeting!"
Loki's voice grew louder and his expression became more ferocious:
"This is the so-called 'qualification' of Asgard's protector, the King of Asgard?!"
"I see... So even if you're willing to rewrite reality, you still haven't given up on the throne?"
Odin let out a sigh:
"Then why don't you take action?"
"I...!"
Loki tightly gripped the Reality Gem in his hand. It was an Infinity Stone, a power that even Odin shouldn't be able to resist, but...
"It's not the throne I haven't given up on, but..."
Loki took a deep breath while controlling his emotions, and the Reality Gem in his hand burst forth with a crimson light.
"Farewell, Father."
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