Valkyrie and Family 2.146

-This is Mimir- Rosewisse said, next to the tree inside the mountain top shrine. The place was a kind of garden with a single tree on the south side and a large stone arch on the north side, facing the tree. Both objects were far from each other by more than fifty meters. The atmosphere was quiet even though they were on top of the mountain, literally. There was no cold or gusts of wind. Only a few snowflakes that fell on the finely carved rock floor and transformed into puddles of water. There were also sculptures of three meters of people, most likely the images of the Jotnar taking care of the arch that according to Rosewise, was a portal to travel to other kingdoms and through which she traveled.

In the only tree, there was a man, in a rare and magical way, fused with the wood of the trunk.

-My lady, I told you not to come back, why didn't you listen to me?- asked the old man merged with the tree. He was bald and two horns came out of his forehead, with runic tattoos all over his head, face, and lips. It was missing one eye while the other shone as if it were gold.

-I, I owe him a great favor- Rosewisse replied, somewhat sorry -even though you gave me some advice, I was unlucky, and I met Thor-

-But how?- asked Mimir in amazement.

-Well- Rosewisse said, raising her face and looking at Viggo with a smile -although I didn't do well, Viggo helped me and... you could say he rescues me-

-You say something like that- replied Viggo -but it was just luck-

Mimir looked at the young man with flaming hair wearing Tyr's armor, blue metallic in color, golden edges, and the two wolves on the chest. He looked like a god, but for some reason, he didn't give that presence. Something limited that divine aura that all gods possess. However, if everything Rosewisse said was true, he must be a god. Otherwise, it was not explained how they were able to survive the great assassin of the Aesir, lover of drink, food, and death.

-Even if it was only luck, it can be considered destiny- Mimir replied with perfect diction and an enviable pronunciation -much pleasure, young Viggo, my name is Mimir, the wisest man of all the kingdoms-

-Self-proclaimed- Rosewisse and Viggo said at the same time. Then they started laughing, because unconsciously they thought about it.

Viggo calmed his laughter when he saw that Mimir was staying serious and said -sorry, it's a bit funny for someone to present themselves that way. I don't know if it's trust or you really possess such ingenuity-

-Children- Mimir murmured, coughed, and said in a calm and eloquent voice -in that case, ask a question and we'll see if I can help you-

-Ok, there it goes- Viggo said with a smile that instantly faded and said in a serious tone -How can I kill Odin?-

Mimir went blank for a moment, not knowing what to answer. Silence filled everything. Mimir looked the flaming-haired young man in the eye and asked him -Excuse me?-

Viggo stared at him and said with total seriousness -How can I kill Odin?-

-Young Viggo- said Mimir nervously -if this is another of your jokes, believe me, it's less funny than the previous one-

-Ooooh Really?- said Viggo approaching Mimir and being a few centimeters from his face -Why didn't you ask Ivaldi's son the same thing when they came to Midgar to seek refuge? Actually, I know who you are, Mimir, Odin's great advisor. The one who gave great ideas to the AllFather and helped him drive Ivaldi crazy. The dwarves remember you; they carved your name and that of Odin on its walls-

That, leaving Mimir frozen, unable to respond grandiloquently.

-Now let's go- said Viggo, stepping back two steps and crossing his arms -How can I kill Odin? Now that I said those things, you should know that I'm serious-

-I am what I am because of what I said- Mimir replied as if accepting his guilt -and this is the price I must pay. I have been looking at the mountain for a hundred winters, being tortured by the AllFather every time he is idle. You can see the holes in my shoulders and chest. I can't die, so no matter what he does to me, I can only stay here and endure Is that punishment enough? Do you think I don't regret doing or saying what I said?-

-Tell the hundreds of thousands who died under the hand of Odin and your wise counsel. I'm not interested in your sense of guilt. Tell me how I kill Odin?-

-Viggo- said Rosewisse, feeling sorry for Mimir -you don't need to follow him tormented, he already had what he deserved-

Viggo looked at Rosewisse, saw her pleading gaze framed in the long silver hair. Viggo nodded and then focused on Mimir -how can I kill Odin?- asked.

-It's not that easy, young Viggo- Mimir said with some tiredness -according to prophecies, Odin will die in Ragnarok bitten by Fenrir and Thor poisoned by the serpent of the world. That's all I know. However, no, it is that at the moment it is impossible. I could tell you to travel to Niflheim and investigate the reason Odin drove Ivaldi crazy, but with Tyr's temple sunk underwater, it's impossible.

-Why should I investigate Ivaldi? Niflheim? Isn't that land frozen?-

-No, the frozen land is Helheim. Niflheim is a land covered by a toxic haze. Something must have been achieved by Ivaldi who scared Odin and got rid of him-

-That- Viggo said, uttering a sigh -at least it's something, but it doesn't solve the main problem-

-Young Viggo, your problem is much bigger than you can measure- Mimir added -it's not as simple as thinking about conspiring against the AllFather-

-No, Mimir- Rosewisse said, Mimir looked to his left and saw the beautiful young silver-haired Valkyrie -Viggo has a different problem. he doesn't find a good reason to kill Odin-

That left Mimir even more confused, and he looked Viggo in the face not knowing if this was really a joke or not -that, it's something he must decide, no one can help him. However, although it is not valid coming from me, I can say that Odin is sick. Paranoia has him consumed and he sees enemies everywhere-

Viggo nodded without giving much thought to such words and looked down thinking about the pros and cons of continuing with this mission.

-Beware- shouted Mimir

-Viggo, behind you- Rosewisse shouted

Viggo uncrossed his arms and turned to look. Then he felt that the world slowed down, and he saw that the stone arch now did not show the scenery of the mountains. If not, it was like the image of a giant watery mirror showing the hall of a castle made of gold. That hammer man that Rosewisse identified as Thor, had his left arm extended forward and his hammer flew surrounded by electricity in his direction.

Viggo reacted by channeling all his mana and turned it into thick red touki. However, when he was hit by the hammer, the blow broke his breastplate and sent him flying, crashing into the tree.

At the same time, Mimir was crushed by Viggo's body and fell unconscious.

Rosewisse made his silver wand appear in his right hand and pointed at Thor on the other side of the vision of the golden castle with long pillars. She quickly created a circle of magic in the air with the rune of sowelu "S" and threw a huge fireball -no- scream with all her strength -damn murderer-

Thor had to jump to the side, the fireball flew through the portal and burst into the castle hall. However, the portal did not collapse, but losing its concentration, Thor's hammer stopped pressing Viggo against Mimir's tree. Viggo fell to the ground, his eyes wide open, incredulous at the strength of the attack. This was no longer even at the level of Jason or the others. He was superior to a level nine adventurer. The only thing he could think of as he fell to the ground helplessly and listening to Rosewisse's screams was Who gave such a weapon to such an irrational existence?

-Damn you, Damn you, Damn you- Rosewisse shouted with eyes full of tears and creating one circle of magic after another, bombarding the golden castle room and tearing down the long pillars. Thor had gone into hiding, but he was still there. As a result of that, the hammer flew back to the portal, someone poked a chubby hand out the side and caught it. Then Thor showed himself again and this time he advanced without fear of Rosewisse's powerful magic, hitting with his hammer each fireball and dissipating it. Once again, he threw his hammer, splitting a fireball that was coming in his direction and hit Rosewisse sending her to collide with a pillar.

Rosewisse fell to the ground as debris from the rock fell on her. She felt too weak, but she could see Viggo's red hair and his body lying on the ground, ahead of Mimir. She crawled around not caring about anything. At least, if she was going to die, she had to do it in the company of the only friend she found in a long time. She crawled with difficulty, feeling that her eyesight was failing her. On the ground were pesky roots that stretched from the Mimir tree. Rosewisse felt blood flow from her body and sought to escape through her mouth. It hurt everything, but at least, she had to reach Viggo's hand. That hand was so warm, so kind, so laughing, so funny. Then she saw that Viggo moved his hand. He was alive, she thought, but she also hears the footsteps from the right. She raised her gaze and saw the giant, fat and red-haired man walk in the direction of them. It was only ten meters away.

Rosewisse felt the danger and letting out a groan of pain, crawled to Viggo using the forces she had left. She climbed on Viggo's back and muttered in tears -please, please don't kill him. He hasn't done anything wrong, it's all my fault. Forgive him-

-Don't worry, they will both die together- Thor said, raising his hammer and surrounding him with powerful electric rays. He unloaded it with all his might, throwing a beastly scream, but just as he was going to crush Rosewisse and Viggo, a semi-transparent blue barrier appeared and repelled the powerful attack by scattering the rays in all directions.

Rosewisse, leaning on Viggo's body was surprised, but just as she was going to say something, she disappeared from the Jotnar mountain and traveled through the dark space covered with stars that looked blurry. It was a brief trip and instantly, it appeared in the middle of a cobblestone street, with warm weather and clear skies and the afternoon sun falling. She turned in all directions and gave a jump when she heard someone screaming -Viggo!-

The next instant a woman with pointed ears and green hair appeared in front of her. She had a beautiful, oval face. She was carrying a baby in her arms, too small, she should not have been more than two years old. Rosewisse could only smile in relief, cough up blood, and fall on her back. The sky looked pleasant, calm. We were saved, it's the only thing she could think of, and she fell unconscious.