Chapter 136

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In addition to this, other related doubts were also clarified here. The diary had previously revealed that after the Battle of New Mexico, Thor returned to Asgard, and Loki fell into the cosmic abyss, presumed dead. 

This puzzled Tony Stark because, if Loki is dead, how would he instigate the Battle of New York? This contradicted all known intelligence. But now, Tony Stark finally understood that Loki wasn't dead at all! 

If you think about it, the phrase from the diary is ambiguous and easily misunderstood, right? "Watching Loki fall into the cosmic abyss and die" is a description from Thor's perspective, describing what Thor saw! And once Thor witnessed Loki's fall, he assumed that Loki had perished. 

Although Iron Man had never seen the cosmic abyss, he could somewhat imagine it from the word alone—akin to how mortals perceive falling off a cliff as dangerous and often fatal. 

That's why Thor subconsciously concluded that Loki was dead when he fell. But what happened? Loki, that guy with a massive stroke of luck, didn't die and even encountered Thanos! And then, he was tricked by Thanos into invading New York! 

Thanos, it's you again! What exactly do you want? What is the purpose behind your invasion of New York? Tony Stark really wanted to figure this out. After all, Earth had not yet reached the interstellar age; its greatest achievement was merely landing on the Moon. 

How did they offend an interstellar overlord? Is it because of some grievance at Odin's level? In the myths, Earth is one of the Nine Realms, and the diary had already made it clear that it is under Odin's jurisdiction. 

So, did Thanos target Earth because he held a grudge against Odin and dared not confront him directly, instead taking out his anger on Odin's territory? This is the only reasonable explanation that came to Tony Stark's mind, though Iron Man wouldn't dare confirm it. The true story might only be known to the diary's owner, Zhou Cheng. 

"The key to the Battle of New York lies in the great battle between Thor and Loki!" Nick Fury, facing another diary, his one eye twinkling with sharpness. This news was indeed good for him. 

It might be the most valuable piece of information teased in the diary because it shows a way to prevent the Battle of New York. Simple, direct, and likely effective. Just prevent Loki from falling into the cosmic abyss, right? 

In that case, Loki wouldn't meet Thanos and wouldn't be tricked by him. Perfect! It would nip the Battle of New York in the bud! Not to mention that Thor, another diary owner, would surely avoid this after reading the spoiler. 

Given that Thor is stranded on Earth and cannot return to Asgard, how could he engage in a major battle with Loki? Thus, preventing any cosmic abyss incidents. Great! This certainly was a good thing, and Nick Fury couldn't be happier.

Loki would be truly delighted. Without Thor's interference, Loki could wreak havoc in Asgard! 

Even now, Loki might have stealthily brought King Laufey of the Frost Giants into Asgard, into the place where Odin sleeps the Odin Sleep. And just as Laufey plans to kill Odin, Loki strikes courageously, killing Laufey—his own father! Loki's ruthlessness is astounding; to gain Odin's approval, he doesn't hesitate to kill his own father and plans to destroy his homeland of Jotunheim! 

If Thor doesn't return in time, Loki would succeed! He would become the great hero who saved his king and eliminated Asgard's enemy! Well played, the god of mischief!

"This is... explosive!" exclaimed Tony Stark, his face alight with the flames of gossip. The diary had already "leaked" that Loki was not Odin's biological child but rather a Frost Giant. 

Still, Iron Man hadn't expected Loki to be the son of King Laufey of the Frost Giants! Loki is the prince of Jotunheim! His background is so significant? If Thor's mother Frigga had an affair with a Frost Giant, given her status, it wouldn't be just any ordinary giant, right? 

A fling with a king of the Frost Giants seems reasonable. Is this the real reason for the constant wars between Asgard and Jotunheim? All because of a love triangle? Tony Stark began to speculate wildly. 

Although it's just a bit of mischievous speculation by Iron Man, it's not completely improbable. But whether it's true or not is beyond Iron Man's knowledge; he could only say there's a possibility.

However, it is surprising that Loki, not Odin's biological son, is so loyal and admiring of Odin. To gain Odin's recognition, he killed his own father and destroyed his homeland! Brutal! This is a ruthless move! No, rather, a cunning wolf. T

he only tragic figure is Laufey, betrayed by his own son, who conspired to kill him just to gain the favor of his enemy. It's too cruel. What did Laufey do in a past life to bear such a rogue as Loki, sacrificing his life for nothing? "

Sneak Laufey into Asgard to assassinate the king?" "Destroy the whole of Jotunheim?" Are these schemes of Loki's doing? Thor, shocked and furious, realized the gravity of Loki's reckless actions. Even if Loki sought their father's approval, he shouldn't have arranged for Laufey to assassinate him. What if Laufey had succeeded?

Isn't our father in danger?

The diary clearly states that Laufey attempted to assassinate our father during Odin's Sleep.

At that time, our father was completely defenseless, like a fish on a chopping board!

This is too much, far too excessive!

The same is true for the destruction of the entire Jotunheim.

Even though Asgard and Jotunheim have been at war for years, genocide should not be an option, right?

That's not something Asgard should do.

Ridiculous, this is utterly absurd!

So Loki, is this the real you?

If it weren't for just having experienced Loki's deception and assassination attempt, Thor would never believe this latest twist.

But now.

All Thor can think about is the need to pick up his hammer as soon as possible and return to Asgard to stop Loki!

Absolutely, Loki's plot must not succeed.

[Actually, when you think about it, Loki is quite a pitiful child.]

[On the surface, he appears to be a major villain, causing chaos in Asgard and Earth.]

[But all this tumult is merely his simple desire to stand as an equal to Thor.]

[Deep down, Loki is just a pitiful child whose heart is skewed by jealousy of his brother being favored by Odin.]

[That's why, when the Bifrost was destroyed by Thor and his plan foiled, Loki became heartbroken and voluntarily fell into the cosmic abyss.]

[He was truly resolved to die!]

Ah! This took me aback.

Tony Stark was completely stunned for a moment.

It must be said that Iron Man had never imagined that behind all the trouble Loki caused lay such a backstory.

So the fundamental cause of the Battle of New York is Odin's failed parenting?

Is it because Odin favored Thor, causing Loki to feel an extreme imbalance over time?

And so, Loki caused various troubles to prove himself to Odin?

Like his attempt to destroy Jotunheim?

No wonder!

At this moment, Tony Stark began to understand why the God of Mischief, Loki, was deceived by Thanos.

Perhaps Thanos took advantage of Loki's weakness?

From this perspective, Zhou Cheng was right; Loki indeed seems pitiful.

Tony Stark also didn't expect that Loki's fall into the cosmic abyss was essentially suicide!

This action reveals the depth of Loki's despair at that time.

"Loki just wanted to... be equal to me?"

Thor, in front of another diary, fell into deep contemplation.

Is this the real reason Loki wanted to trick me into staying on Midgard forever?

Is this why he sent the Destroyer to kill me?

So that without me, Loki could have all of our father's love?

Is this the root of it all?

Until the diary pointed it out, Thor hadn't noticed anything, nor had he ever considered such a question.

But now that he reflected, it seemed that Loki had indeed been overlooked by everyone.

In all the battles and conquests, Loki had played no small part.

Yet each time they returned triumphantly, it seemed the applause was all for Thor.

In front of the warriors, it was Thor whom our father praised!

But Loki is also a prince!

Thor, fire god Loki, their names should be praised together!

"It's all my fault!"

"All of this is my fault!"

Knowing the truth, Thor's anger and resentment towards Loki dissipated much of its intensity.

He began to feel a deep remorse and self-reproach.

If only he had noticed Loki earlier, if only he hadn't ignored Loki.

Thor made up his mind to have an honest conversation with Loki once he returned to Asgard.

To properly apologize to Loki!

The only irritating thing is, Thor has no idea when he will be able to pick up his hammer again.

[It seems that not only Odin, but the whole of Marvel hasn't been kind to Loki. Is this his fate?]

[Even though the Avengers tampered with the timeline, they got by without trouble, as TVA allowed it to be considered part of the sacred timeline.]

[But what about Loki?]

[He merely took the opportunity to escape during the Avengers' time heist, and just for that, he was captured by TVA!]

[And he was coerced into working for the TVA, chasing after another variant of Loki.]

[Seeing Loki manipulated by TVA yet again, one can't help but feel he is just a pitiful child.]

"So it wasn't just Rogers who time-traveled?"

Tony Stark's face showed a hint of surprise again.

It has to be said this was something he had never anticipated.

Although he can't figure out how this is done, even with thigh-high thoughts, Iron Man understands that time travel must be incredibly difficult.

It's definitely not something any ordinary person could achieve.

Yet, in the future, many have managed to do it!

It looks like the future Avengers have mastered a mature method of time travel!

Worthy indeed of the Avengers, assembled from all powerful beings, to accomplish what is now only a scientific fantasy.

He wonders whether the time travel was achieved through scientific means or magic.

No matter how you look at it, it's quite fascinating!

One thing though.

Time travel is not trivial, and what great difficulty did the Avengers encounter that they resorted to time traveling to overcome it?

"Sacred timeline."

As Iron Man's gaze fell again on these words, his brows puckered slightly.

These words had actually appeared before, and at the time, Tony Stark speculated that an uninterrupted timeline by time travel might be the sacred timeline.

Now, however, the diary tells him that the time traveling of the Avengers was also part of the sacred timeline!

This is truly strange.

So what exactly is the sacred timeline?

What are the criteria for determination?

Tony Stark agrees with Zhou Cheng's complaints: why are the actions of the Avengers deemed legitimate by the TVA, while Loki's actions are considered illegitimate and lead to his capture?

There's got to be a standard, right?

Of course.

This is the first time the diary has mentioned TVA.

However, since the Time Variance Authority was previously mentioned.

With Iron Man's intelligence, he immediately deduces that TVA is an acronym for the Time Variance Authority.