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Chapter 36: Asgard's Daily Life

Far away in Asgard, in Thor's palace, several of his friends were gathered around a table, drinking.

The three warriors of Asgard, along with Sif—Thor's childhood friend who is a woman—were reminiscing. They were Thor's former comrades and often dealt with both battles and the aftermath of Thor's actions.

"How is His Highness faring now?" Vostagg, the eldest of the Three Warriors of Asgard, asked. He was Thor's friend and a former strong and capable warrior. Over time, Vostagg had gained weight due to his love for food and drink, but despite his size, his combat abilities remained formidable.

"It's Midgard that His Highness is being sent to. The humans there are too weak. Even without his divine power, he won't be harmed by mortals," Vostagg added.

Hogan, another of the three warriors, was not originally from Asgard but from Vanaheim. He was the strongest among them and capable of holding his own against Hela on a few occasions.

"I can't understand why His Majesty took such drastic measures," Fandral, the youngest of the three warriors, said. He had lived in Asgard since childhood and was known for his love of freedom and romanticism. Typically, his charm attracted women, though he often played a secondary role compared to Thor.

Fandral continued, "For those who dare to defy Asgard, the best solution is to utterly destroy them!"

Vostagg smirked. "I've heard there were other reasons for His Majesty's decision to exile His Highness. I heard that during their argument, His Highness even demanded His Majesty abdicate."

"A prince who's fifteen hundred years old, demanding abdication—how domineering!" Vostagg said with a grin.

"Quiet! Don't push it!" Sif, who had been silent until now, snapped coldly.

It was one thing for Thor to make such statements; after all, Odin wouldn't kill him. But if these three kept talking nonsense, they risked serious consequences.

The three warriors fell silent, wary of Sif. It wasn't just her close relationship with Thor; Sif was the strongest of their generation, excluding Thor, and the three warriors together might not be able to defeat her.

Sif glanced at them, rubbing her temples in frustration. "As Asgardian warriors, you need to consider your influence. If it weren't for you three, Thor wouldn't have become so arrogant and troublesome."

The three warriors broke out in cold sweat. They knew they had been influenced by Thor's actions, but they felt it was unfair to blame them entirely.

Reluctantly, they kept quiet, as the strength of Asgard's fist was a clear warning.

"Hey, why are you all so worried?" Loki, Thor's adopted brother, said. "Let me tell you, Heimdall has seen it all. My brother is currently making a name for himself in Midgard and has even found a future princess."

The trio exchanged glances—weren't they aware that Thor's exile was partly because of Loki's actions? Loki's casual remarks irked them, and they wondered if he was aware of the trouble he was causing.

Loki continued, oblivious to the growing tension...

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In the majestic halls of Asgard, Odin gazed into the Eternal Flame, lost in thought.

"Thinking about Thor again?" A soft voice inquired. It was Queen Frigg, who entered gracefully.

Odin frowned and shook his head. "That boy, he said things in a moment of anger, which were different from Hela's rebellious nature."

Frigg was referring to Thor's comments, including the "fifteen-hundred-year-old prince" remark, which seemed to challenge Odin's authority.

Odin continued, "I'm just concerned that Thor might develop traits similar to Hela—recklessness, arrogance, irritability, and a tendency for conflict."

Frigg listened and then smiled gently. "Isn't that how you were when you were young?"

Odin's forehead creased with lines, realizing the truth in Frigg's words.