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Chapter 114: Winter

The activation of the Rune King template signifies that another exclusive advantage for Thor is imminent.

The tasks at hand are clear. The Fountain of Wisdom requires a sacrifice of one's eyes and may have side effects, which Thor is unwilling to endure.

As for reviving the World Tree, there are various methods available.

However, each method necessitates a druid-like character skilled in Wood Magic and plant regeneration.

Fortunately, the Marvel universe has such a race—the Flora Collosus.

That would be Groot...

Well, Groot is currently engaged in cosmic waves, isn't he?

Additionally, Stormbreaker requires branches from the World Tree to achieve its most perfect form.

"Why are you looking at me like that all of a sudden?"

Maya Hansen looked up at Thor with confusion.

"Nothing, I just wanted to see you," Thor replied, leaving the prominent botanist with a flushed face.

Thor had initially considered taking Maya Hansen, an esteemed botanist, to find the World Tree since Groot would be difficult to locate for a while.

However, he reconsidered. After all, he had transformed a once innocent scholar into a formidable force. If she accidentally damaged the World Tree, Odin's wrath would be severe.

"No, Karla, don't run off! Come and enjoy the sun with me!"

He caught Karla, who was quietly trying to slip away, lifted her effortlessly, and placed her beside him.

Karla burst into tears.

"Don't be upset. A bit of winter sun is good for your health!"

"Dingling..." The rapid ringing of a phone interrupted Thor.

"Thor, come out quickly. I need to see you!"

Jane Foster's excited voice came through the call.

"What's the urgency? Are you planning to move into the manor?"

"Stop joking. We need to get serious. Come quickly!" Jane Foster replied, slightly blushing and exasperated.

"Look, last night I noticed an aurora over the North Pole..."

Jane Foster showed Thor a photo, proudly pointing it out.

After Thor's investment in Jane Foster, he had instructed her to inform him of any unusual celestial phenomena.

Thor had used this information in the past to predict the location and timing of the Destroyer's arrival.

So when Jane Foster discovered this phenomenon, she contacted Thor immediately.

"An aurora? Isn't that a common occurrence? It might just be due to magnetic interference..."

Thor was indifferent.

"Listen to me!"

As a scientist, Jane Foster was frustrated by being interrupted by someone less knowledgeable.

"The scale and brightness of this aurora are unlike any previous ones. The last time something like this happened was over a thousand years ago, around 965 years..."

"965?"

Thor was taken aback. What had happened in that year?

"Ah-choo!!!"

Jane Foster sneezed suddenly, tightening her collar and muttering, "It's strange. Why is it so cold? The weather forecast didn't predict this."

Observing the shivering Jane Foster, Thor's expression grew serious as he began to form a troubling hypothesis.

Far to the north, near Greenland, an iceberg covered with dense figures was present.

At the forefront was the Frost gaint King—Laufey!

He was delivering a stirring speech before a makeshift altar.

"The fragile peace between Jotunheim and Asgard ended decades ago. We and Asgard are eternal enemies, and one side must be destroyed for the conflict to end!"

"Today, our opportunity has arrived. I will usher in an ice age, the perfect climate for our Frost Gaint. When Odin awakens, this will be our domain!"

The Frost gaint in the audience cheered loudly, their voices rising into the sky.

As Laufey spoke, he extended his hand, and the Casket of Ancient Winters materialized, emanating a faint chill.

Approaching the altar, he placed the Casket of Ancient Winters into a depression, causing a surge of icy air to burst forth. The water vapor in the air quickly solidified, and the temperature around them plummeted visibly.

Laufey's blood-red eyes gleamed with excitement.

Under the influence of the Casket of Ancient Winters, the world would soon be encased in ice!