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Chapter 147: The Fall of Odin

Odin was silent for a moment before continuing, "The child, Ragnarök, is approaching."

Loki's eyes widened in shock. This term, he had only heard in legends.

Thor interrupted Odin, saying, "No, father, I won't let it happen. Surtur has been defeated by me; his crown is sealed in Jotunheim. The power of frost will counteract the power of fire, and I can destroy him completely."

Odin shook his head and smiled. "Can you also resolve this issue?"

Thor was silent for a moment, his face filled with determination. "Yes! Ragnarök is the ultimate end where all are doomed to destruction. I will never use it!"

"Wait… Who is this 'she' you're talking about? What does she have to do with Ragnarök?"

Loki, confused by the revelation, was uncertain.

Odin explained calmly, "The Goddess of Death, Hela, my firstborn, your sister. I've spent my life trying to stop her, but now I can do nothing."

"Her ambitions grew beyond my control, so I had no choice but to imprison her."

Loki was astonished; he had never imagined Asgard had such a dark history. Perhaps this period had been completely buried, with all records lost and no one remembering that era.

Frigga knew about it but never spoke of it.

Odin glanced at Thor and said with a gentle smile, "I understand you may not agree with my methods. Your siblings, including Loki, are much like I was in my youth."

"Tyranny, conquest, treachery… It was not as gentle as it is today."

In his youth, Odin, who fought across the Nine Realms, was once the terror of the universe.

Loki smiled faintly.

"I hope you prove me wrong. After all, we are family. Maybe it is okay not to fight?"

Odin patted Thor's shoulder lightly. "It is a pity that I cannot witness it myself, regardless of what the future holds. By the way, remember that Hela's life is intertwined with Asgard's. If she returns to Asgard, her power will become boundless. You must be vigilant."

Odin's words were directed at Thor. In the face of such a crisis, Loki and the others could only provide limited support...

Only Thor could truly stop Hela and prevent Ragnarök.

Thor nodded.

"Do you know where this is?"

Odin suddenly pointed forward.

"Norway," Loki answered instinctively, then wondered why Odin didn't know where they were.

"Northern Europe, the place where the Vikings originated, and where Asgard left its legends in this world," Thor explained.

"That is correct. If, and I mean if, despite your best efforts, you cannot stop this, consider retreating. Asgard is not merely a place but a home for its people. Like this land, it can also be a stronghold."

After speaking, Odin's form transformed into golden light, which slowly dissipated.

Odin, who once commanded the universe, had finally reached the end of his life.

Thor took a deep breath.

From this moment forward, even if the sky fell, there would be no one taller to stand up for it.

In other words, he was now the highest authority in the Nine Realms, responsible for everything.

In every corner of the Nine Realms, an inexplicable sense of dread spread, though the cause was unknown.

Only Thor understood that Odin's passing marked the end of the world's novice protection. From now on, intruders from the universe would have no reservations and could invade the Nine Realms with impunity, until…

Until Thor defeats them all!

In Asgard, Frigga looked up at the sky with a complex expression.

After a moment, she abruptly thought of something and rushed to the Bifrost control room.

"Heimdall, I need to go to Earth immediately!"

"Understood!"

"Also, regardless of what happens, do not take any action without authorization. Asgard's power must not be wasted on internal conflicts!"

As the wisest person in Asgard, Frigga's greatest concern was not Ragnarök itself but the risk of depleting Asgard's strength in the battle against Hela.

Her concern was valid. In the original tale, the excessive toll of Ragnarök made Asgard vulnerable to Thanos' invasion later.

Heimdall was somewhat confused.

Frigga hesitated for a moment before handing him a scroll.

"Make the contents of this scroll public!"