"Loki, go back and tell Odin, tomorrow… I will come." Laufey said the most unwilling words through gritted teeth.
There was no other way. Odin was old, and he was old too.
Twenty-two-year-old Aaron had boundless potential and unfathomable strength.
He could outlive Odin, but he could absolutely not outlive Aaron.
If he did not retreat today, tomorrow Aaron would make the Frost Giants retreat to an inescapable point.
Muspelheim's today would be Jotunheim's tomorrow.
Laufey took a deep breath, sitting dazed on the throne, not even knowing when the smug Loki had left.
The scene of Aaron mercilessly wiping out millions of Fire Demons and Surtur still echoed in his mind.
Laufey couldn't help but roar upwards, "To outlive one tyrannical King, only to usher in an even more tyrannical King… Ancestor of Giants above, this is unfair!"
The next day.
Aaron, who was focused on cleaning up, looked down at Sif, who was kneeling and admitting her mistake, shaking his head and sighing.
"Sif, you are a Valkyrie who received blessings."
"Your performance in last night's battle was too shameful for a Valkyrie."
It proved that the effect of a double sensory experience was somewhat too terrifying.
Sif, as a Valkyrie, under the unique double stimulation, became the second Felicia.
The battle situation collapsed completely.
He hadn't even used his true ability yet.
Sif rolled her eyes meekly, afraid to refute. "Mm. Y-yes, I'm sorry."
Sif felt wronged. She had clearly heard other women say that men were always lacking and were no match for them.
But why, when facing Aaron, was the exact opposite true?
She had completely thrown away her glory as a Valkyrie.
Fortunately, all the Valkyries had disappeared. If even one were still alive, knowing her current situation, they would surely humiliate her thoroughly, right?
"Forget it. Try harder next time. For now, your punishment is to clean me up thoroughly,"
Aaron found cleaning himself too troublesome, so he directly activated the automatic cleaning mode.
Asgard's technology was top-notch, even cleaning filth had an automatic mode.
Although it looked very unfamiliar, Aaron believed that only by feeding her enough could Sif absorb sufficient data and experience to upgrade.
By then, Aaron would be able to experience the most perfect cleaning service.
"Mmm, this feeling... Stop!" Sif suddenly widened her eyes.
It was the wicked sense-sharing again, and the experience level was off the charts.
That special sensation of touching the vajra, the warm, tongue-like intertwining, and the deep, tight tunnel...
Sif experienced it from her own perspective and Aaron's perspective, seeing and feeling places and sensations she could never have sensed before.
This was too much!
How could such an ability exist in this world?
Aaron was slightly stunned. He hadn't adjusted the intensity, yet the cleaning machine had spontaneously accelerated its rhythm and power. But it was even better now.
Once everything was completely cleaned up, they could enjoy fine wine and delicacies.
He had long been looking forward to the delicacies of the Divine Realm. He hoped today would satisfy him.
—
After a good while.
Aaron, having resolved his personal issues, and Sif, having drunk Asgardian dairy products, one wearing the majestic and noble Emperor, the other wearing a gorgeous and smooth Asgardian gown, walked together.
The two rode a Pegasus together and arrived at the venue for the Asgardian banquet—the Royal Palace of Valaskjalf.
Under the gaze of countless people, Aaron and Sif, wearing composed smiles, walked from the red carpet to the very top.
Sif's steps were slightly unsteady, and Aaron supported her slightly to prevent any mishap.
Meanwhile, below the platform.
Aaron saw Eitri, the King of the Dwarves of Nidavellir, who was nearly four meters tall, the Light Elf King, Laufey...
In addition, Aaron also saw some unfamiliar kingdoms.
The Nine Kingdoms were not just nine nations, there were some scattered regions that were also on the World Tree.
For example, Nornheim. They also had their own lords. It was one of Asgard's direct territories.
In Thor 2, Thor had quelled a rebellion there.
This was because Karnilla, the Queen of Nornheim, only submitted superficially. She had always been looking for an opportunity to seek independence.
Queen Karnilla of Nornheim was a powerful sorceress, very beautiful, and greatly sinful. She possessed rare black long hair. Dressed in a magnificent magic robe, combined with her noble sorceress and Queenly temperament, she was particularly conspicuous in the front row.
Furthermore, she appeared very submissive. But Aaron knew that all of this was an illusion.
Sif had told him information about the kingdoms attending the ceremony.
Among those present, perhaps aside from the Vanaheim God Race, the Dwarves of Nidavellir, and the Light Elves of Alfheim, the other kingdoms were somewhat dissatisfied with Asgard.
Nobody liked having an overlord above them. Especially one who held the power to dictate terms to them.
This was why, after the Bifrost Bridge was shattered by Thor, rebellions broke out almost simultaneously across the Nine Realms.
Without the Bifrost Bridge, Asgard lost the ability to threaten interference in their internal affairs.
And now, the reason they obeyed Odin's command to attend the ceremony, was Aaron.
With Surtur killed, Aaron's prestige reached an all-time high.
After the authenticity of his achievements was proven, no matter how unwilling they were, they had to come and observe the ceremony.
Even the most reluctant, Laufey, was standing in the very front row, expressionless.
He looked up at Aaron, the man who made them fearful.
Meanwhile, Odin, sitting on the throne, was being ignored by everyone simultaneously.
Odin was old, the only person they truly needed to focus on was Aaron.
At Aaron's repeated request, the complicated prelude was shortened significantly.
When Odin personally draped a cloak made of the finest Asgardian leather over Aaron and jointly grasped Gungnir with Aaron...
"In the name of the son of Bor and the current King of Asgard, I hereby announce that I will share this supreme glory with my brother, Aaron!"
"Everything I possess also belongs to Aaron, including wealth, glory, and status..."
At this point, the entire prelude reached its climax.
All the Asgardians, led by Thor and Loki, shouted Aaron's name.
The people from the many kingdoms observing the ceremony below, except for a few who smiled willingly, mostly forced smiles onto their faces.
Laufey's smile was uglier than a cry, enough to frighten small children.
In this instant, everyone realized that the Nine Realms had changed.
Odin's words and actions were nothing less than an announcement to the Nine Realms.
He would share the rights of the All-Father with Aaron, all who saw Aaron saw Odin. Together, they represented the supreme name of Asgard and the status of the lord of the nine realms.
At this moment, even calling Aaron by the title of All-Father or Lord of Asgard would not be considered presumptuous.
What was even more terrifying was that Aaron was younger, stronger, and more unfathomable.
In the future, the Nine Realms would tremble under Asgard's rule for another five thousand years.
Wait, Aaron also possessed Celestial lineage, and might live even longer, perhaps until the Universe is destroyed.
Thinking of this, the various kingdoms felt their future was bleak, seeing no hope at all.