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Chapter 184: Rebuilding The Valkyrie

Asgard, Thor drew the Guardian Sword and handed it back to Heimdallr.

Sif stood beside him, holding a short sword, her eyes filled with joy.

"Those wretched monsters have finally paid for what they did! It's a shame we didn't get to destroy them ourselves."

In contrast, Thor smiled slightly. "Don't worry, there will be other chances in the future."

Lorelei curled her lips but said nothing.

Compared to a pure warrior like Sif, Lorelei, being a witch, naturally had a different perspective.

However, she chose not to refute, as she was in a good mood—Thor's attitude towards her was better than before, and she felt her dream of becoming a queen was once again within reach.

Despite Asgard's power, its population remains small. Why should soldiers sacrifice themselves for issues that could be resolved with Bifrost?

Compared to a king's weapon that requires divine power to activate, the Bifrost, with its fixed base, is incredibly efficient. It can strike any location and its continuous output can devastate entire planets.

The only drawback is its range, limited to the Nine Realms.

If it could someday be used throughout the entire universe...

"There will be a chance," Miss System's tone was very firm.

"Are you upset?"

Thor sat in front of Jane Foster, observing her expression. "Are you really qualified to be the new Thor, but because of me, you have to give up?"

In the original narrative, Thor lost the qualification to lift Mjölnir for some reason, leading to the emergence of a female Thor who inherited Thor's strength, godly position.

And now, Thor faced no possibility of disqualification at all...

Jane Foster hesitated for a moment before shaking her head. "No. Actually, I wasn't very interested in becoming a superhero. My dream was always to be an astronomer."

Even so, Thor could still see the longing in her eyes.

Thor pondered for a moment before suddenly asking, "If there were another way for you to gain extraordinary power, would you be interested?"

Jane Foster was taken aback.

Knowing Thor, she realized that he was not talking about a mere enhancement of divine power, which would only make her as strong as an ordinary Asgardian—far from the extraordinary.

Thor's serious gaze made it clear he wasn't joking, and she nodded emphatically.

"Alright! I'll give you a chance!"

Thor stood up and walked towards Odin's palace.

From his understanding of the plot, Jane Foster was not only a potential Thor but also possessed another extraordinary identity...

"Thor, my son. I know you must have come to see me for something important."

Odin glanced at Thor, his face reflecting wisdom.

Well, after dealing with the dark elves, Thor had gone to check Loki's cell, and Loki was still there.

So, this Odin was the real one, not an illusion created by Loki...

"Father, don't you think the number of strong individuals in Asgard is too small?"

This was quite evident. In a sense, Ragnarök had been foretold thousands of years ago, and many powerful gods had fallen for various reasons.

Currently, aside from the Odin family, Asgard had only two powerful figures, Sif and Heimdallr, and the mainstays of the Asgardian warriors would have been no more than a small team leader in ancient times...

"Yes, Thor..." Odin nodded sadly. "So, Asgard cannot afford any losses at this time. You did well this time, defeating the dark elves with minimal losses."

Thor stared at Odin, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice, "Father, I have decided to re-form the Valkyrie."

Odin's eyes widened in surprise.

Valkyrie, a name as taboo as Hela, represented Odin's past.

Now, Thor, risking Odin's disapproval, brought it up again, clearly having his own plan.

Odin was momentarily distracted, closing his eyes for a few seconds before opening them. "Since you have decided, you must have a candidate in mind. Who is she?"

"Jane Foster."

"Ms. Jane Foster, in the name of the All-Father, I grant you permission to undergo the Trial of Courage. If you succeed, you will become a true goddess!"

In the Asgard hall, Odin looked down at Jane Foster, who sat before him.

Historically, it has been nearly impossible for ordinary beings to ascend to godhood in Asgard. The only route is through the ancient Trial of Courage.

His gaze held scrutiny. Even a true warrior would find this trial challenging—none of the three Asgardian warriors had ever succeeded.

The last to pass the trial was Sif.

"Wait!"

Thor suddenly stopped her and said solemnly, "Take this sword!"