Business with the King

"Asher, let your summoned beasts absorb the cosmic power."

"The energy here is the purest cosmic energy, your beasts will be able to greatly increase their power after absorbing some of it."

Before the doubts in his heart could be answered, Odin's sudden words caused him to be completely surprised.

Asher's mind was unable to comprehend Odin's thoughts.

Letting him connect with the core of Asgard to absorb cosmic energy, shouldn't be the treatment of the crown prince, in this case Thor, right?

Could it be that this body was originally some kind of illegitimate child of this one-eyed old man?

"...Uh, don't think about it."

Odin seemed to see that Asher had misunderstood at this point, so he took the initiative to explain - "I mean the cosmic energy escaping from the Heart of Asgard, not that I will allow you to connect directly."

"Oh, yes...ha ha"

Asher only managed to let out a few dry laughs, to ease the embarrassment.

Odin may seem kind and wise but deep down he is a cunning fox, it is impossible for him to allow anyone from outside to connect to the Heart of Asgard, even Loki who he loves as a son would not be allowed.

However, after some time, Asher finally leveled off his mood.

You must know that even if it is just the residual cosmic energy from the heart of Asgard, it is definitely a debtless priceless treasure much more precious than treasures like the box of ancient winters.

At least according to Asher's guess, although the cosmic energy around here wasn't as good as the primordial power of space released by the Space Stone, it wasn't far off!

"...What do I have to pay?"

After taking a deep breath, Asher asked Odin directly.

He knew there was no free lunch in the world - Odin had called him here, offered him something Asher wouldn't refuse, there must be a reason, a price to pay.

Odin can be many things but a fool is not one of them, old Odin may have calmed down but he is still Odin The All-Father, after all, he earned the title of conqueror through his strength, but kept it through his wisdom.

"It's simple.. I hope you can help Asgard in its time of greatest need."

Odin saw that Asher asked directly, so he thought it best not to beat around the bush.

"Your Majesty Odin, you..."

Asher froze after hearing this - if he couldn't understand Odin's obvious meaning, then he would consider himself an idiot.

"Well, I don't have much time."

Odin said calmly, "Ragnarok is approaching, and I feel I cannot hold out much longer."

"As for Thor, he is not mature enough - although he has changed a little, he has not even been able to awaken his true power as a god."

''mature enough...''

As soon as he heard reason, Asher secretly connected the dots.

He knew that within a few years, Odin would die and his eldest daughter would escape his seal.

Hela, the Goddess of Death who accompanied him in the conquest of the Nine Realms, leaving thousands of bodies along the way, would return, even more powerful, and worse if she managed to reach Asgard, the war of conquest would once again begin again, without anyone capable of stopping it. psychopathic goddess with almost unlimited power.

Asher knew that if she reached that situation, she could only be stopped when Ragnarok began, resulting in the destruction of Asgard.

As for what Odin said about Thor, it's still a bit far from the truth - although in the end Thor awakens his own power, he still couldn't stop the destruction of Asgard.

What Odin is saying now is obvious, he hopes that Asher can help Thor when Hela escapes from prison in the future.

"Because I?"

Although he already understood the reason of the matter, he still felt the need to hear the reason directly from Odin.

"First, because of The Ancient One."

Odin seemed to see Asher's thoughts, and then smiled gently-"I've known Yao for hundreds of years, I know her temper well-she recognized it, that's why I chose to believe her."

"Second, because you and your creatures are strong enough."

Odin pointed to Asher's shoulder as he said - "This little one has a deity, right?"

After hearing these words, Asher's expression was stunned, but he reacted quickly - it would be strange if a strong person like Odin didn't discover the existence of Celebi's power!

"Yes, Celebi has the right to Life."

Asher nodded directly.

"The right to life..."

Odin was also stunned after hearing this, but then he also showed a look of pity - "It is a very powerful power... If your power could grow to fullness, it could help me prevent the arrival of Ragnarok."

Asher didn't know what to say after hearing this - He also hoped that Celebi could fully understand the power of Life.

The power of life is capable of equaling the power of ''Death'', one of the MCU's top tier characters.

But there's no way around it, Celebi is different, unlike something that has existed since the beginning of creation, he's still very young.

But if Odin's previous words surprised him, then Odin's next words left him breathless.

"And that."

Odin's finger then pointed at Victini who was above Asher's head - "If you are willing to help me, then I can help you obtain a portion of the power that should belong to him."

"I can feel that the little one has a power related to ''Fate''!"

When Odin's words ended, Asher was once again speechless.

Destiny? Victini?

He originally didn't think about what Odin had said, because he already knew that the power that Vicitini should awaken was the "Power of Victory" power!

But it was the moment he understood.

It is said that the person who owns Victini will never lose a battle - this is how Victini is introduced into the Pokedex.

And if you think about it, isn't the so-called ''Sure Victory'' itself a manifestation of destiny?

[Replying to the host, the power of Destiny is indeed one of the powers that the Pokémon ''Victini'' can awaken, it belongs to the advanced version of the Power of Victory]

At this moment, the system's words confirmed Asher's speculation.

Then Asher got really excited.

"Your Majesty Odin... Can you really help Victini gain power over destiny?"

Asher was very anxious.

"Not completely, just part of the whole."

Odin, said calmly - "I once set foot in the deepest part of the World Tree, where I obtained one of the main parts of my Gungnir, and with its help I mastered some of the powers reallocated to ''fate''."

"You must know what Gungnir is called in Midgardian mythology, right?"

"The spear that never misses its target... I see!".

In Norse mythology, Odin's divine weapon Gungnir will inevitably hit its target once launched, always before Gungnir whether God or Mortal, Giant or Demon, the only possible fate is death!

And now it appears... that the spear's guaranteed hit is due to some manifestation of what Odin called the power of destiny.

At this moment, Odin directly stretched out his hand.

And in his hands, there appeared a golden branch that was not made of gold or stone, or any kind of wood.

"This is the material used as the handle of Gungnir - A crystallized part of the branches of the World Tree."

"You must help your summoned beast obtain a part of the power that belongs to you."

Having said that, even though it was almost impossible for Asher to refuse, Odin still looked Asher straight in the eyes - "So Asher Oaks, what's your answer?" "

"I agree to your request - Your Majesty Odin."

Asher agreed with Odin directly.

He would be a fool if he didn't agree to such an offer.

Even with all the benefits, Asher considered Thor a friend, even if the guy was annoying sometimes.

For Victini's opportunity to awaken the power of destiny, Asher had to compromise!

As far as Asher knew, Ragnarok would happen in just a few years.

If with a few months he changed from a nobody to a powerhouse that can be called top three when it comes to the earth.

How strong he will be in a few years - to be honest, even Asher himself can't imagine!

''It's just a Minor Goddess, right? Why should I have it if she isn't the real Death?"

According to her current growth, as long as Hela doesn't reach Asgard it shouldn't be a problem to deal with her in the future.

Therefore, Asher agreed without any hesitation.

"Good."

Odin looked at Asher, and then smiled.

"Fate will bear witness to your and my promises."

After such divine words were uttered, Odin directly said - "Your summoned beasts have one day to absorb the cosmic energy here."

"And... This one belongs to you!"

Then he also directly threw the branch in his hands to Asher.

Right now...

[The special item "Branch of the World Tree" has been detected, it can be transformed into a special item "Fragment of Power of Fate"]

[The host can spend 15,000 system points to redeem the awakening item "Power Gem: Destiny'']