From ancient times, beauties sigh at their fading youth, and heroes are not allowed to see their white hair.
Looking at Odin's aged and weakened appearance, Rimuru couldn't help but feel a little sad.
Even if he was the Overlord of the Nine Realms, the King of Gods, as long as he was not immortal, he would inevitably reach the end of his life.
Although her time with Odin was not long, Odin's kindness to her was as heavy as a mountain.
The inheritance of the primordial rune was the key for Great Sage to evolve into King of Wisdom.
The Ancient One could use the energy of the Dark Dimension to stay young forever, and with Odin's means, there must be a way for him to continue living.
However, Odin didn't seem to choose this path.
Rimuru didn't shy away and spoke her doubts.
Hearing Rimuru's words, Odin laughed heartily, "Rimuru, although your strength is great, you are still too young. What is living? What is Death? Is it really that important?"
Rimuru thought long and hard, but still couldn't understand Odin's thoughts.
In Rimuru's view, living is living, and Death is Death.
As for something like "living forever in our hearts," this kind of living was too ethereal for Rimuru.
If it were Ancient One, Rimuru might understand.
Life and Death, for Ancient One, indeed had no significant difference.
But it seemed that Odin's Death was truly extinction!
Seeing that Rimuru didn't understand, Odin continued, "Death gives meaning to life. For an Asgardian, Death is just another beginning!"
Seeing Odin calmly facing Death, Rimuru felt a little ashamed.
The worldview formed in her previous life was not so easy to reverse.
Better to live a bad life than to die well—this was Rimuru's truest view of life and Death!
She had also experienced Death.
She didn't want to experience that kind of pain and despair again.
Seeing that Rimuru didn't understand, Odin didn't force it.
"Good child, you don't need to understand. Life is divided into different stages: birth, growth, aging, Death. In each stage, just do what you need to do."
"When I was young, I was arrogant and wanted to surpass my father. I expanded my territory, making Asgard's domain reach its peak in my hands, and I became the King of Gods praised by the Asgardian people. I was proud."
"When I discovered that Hela's ambition had completely surpassed mine, and she even attempted to unify the Universe, I began to feel a little scared and regretful. I might have been a good king, but I was not a good father."
Hearing Odin's self-narration, Rimuru had not yet spoken, but Hela, who was bound, couldn't help but retort.
"Odin, put away your hypocrisy. In the end, your vision is too narrow, and you are afraid that I will take your position as God King. Asgard's strength is fully capable of occupying a larger territory and a higher status!"
Rebutted by Hela, Odin didn't get angry, his eyes becoming even deeper.
"Hela, you don't understand this Universe at all, you are too ignorant. Even at my peak, I was nothing in front of some higher existences. Continued expansion would only lead Asgard to destruction!"
Hela sneered, "Odin, you're scared. What if the people of the Nine Realms knew that their high and mighty King of Gods was just a coward? I think it would be very interesting!"
Facing Hela's ridicule, Odin didn't take it to heart.
He saw Rimuru's realization and said, "Child, you are very good. Power is easy to obtain, but not being dominated by power is very rare. You have long surpassed me at my peak, but you have never thought of expanding. Even Jotunheim was forced upon you by Laufey. You are truly special!"
Rimuru couldn't help but laugh, where was "special"? She simply didn't dare to get carried away, okay?
In the Marvel Universe, Father-level was more than enough compared to those below, but far from enough compared to those above!
Above Father-level, there were also single-Universe level, multi-Universe level, super-Universe level, and omnipotent-Universe level.
Thanos, with six Infinity Stones, was only single-Universe level.
Rimuru's current strength was more than enough to traverse a part of the Universe.
But as long as she dared to act recklessly, she might encounter a round of societal beatings.
Not to mention, there was also a Thanos in front of Rimuru who might have some unknown cheat.
She was also under immense pressure!
Seeing Rimuru's wry smile, Odin couldn't help but laugh, but at the same time, he was a little curious.
"You know a lot. Logically speaking, with your current understanding of the primordial rune, you shouldn't have reached this level."
Rimuru blinked, not responding.
She couldn't possibly tell Odin that she was a transmigrator, could she?!
Odin looked at Rimuru seriously and said, "Child, the primordial rune is far from as simple as you imagine. When the primordial rune and Odin's Power combine, a new form of power will appear. It is completely enough to surpass Father-level, but unfortunately, I realized it too late."
"Your mixed powers have already merged into one, completely comparable to my Odin's Power. Perhaps you have a chance to reach that realm I have not yet reached!"
Runes + Odin's Power, wasn't this Thor's "Rune King" form?
Thor's Rune King form, also known as "Rune King" Thor, was Thor's recognized strongest form.
To obtain rune magic, Thor sacrificed his eyes, and after drinking the Water from Mimir's Well, he hung himself on the World Tree for nine days and nine nights before finally comprehending it.
Thor, with this form, made Surtur initiate Ragnarok, drawing out the ancient Gods hiding behind Ragnarok and absorbing power.
Rune King Thor, with one hand, killed those ancient Gods, ending Ragnarok from its root.
In this form, Thor's strength surpassed the Celestials, and he could even merge with the Universe, becoming an abstract existence like Eternity.
What Rimuru didn't expect was that Odin had also vaguely seen this realm.
Odin's words made Rimuru realize a path beyond Father-level.
This also made Rimuru begin to re-examine and value the primordial rune!
"Child, the Eternal Spear is for you. It contains some of my insights into the primordial rune. I hope it will be helpful to you!"
Seeing the Eternal Spear handed over by Odin, Rimuru was surprised.
She never expected that Odin would give her the Eternal Spear before his Death!
To be honest, with Rimuru's current realm, the Eternal Spear held little attraction for her anymore.
But the experience with the primordial rune truly moved Rimuru.
Rimuru found that she really couldn't refuse!
Taking the Eternal Spear, Rimuru said solemnly, "If Asgard is in trouble in the future, I will help, including Ragnarok!"
Odin smiled, his last concern gone, and he became even more at ease.
"It's your responsibility. Your strength has already surpassed the Nine Realms. If you want, unify the Nine Realms and become the new King of Gods!"
Rimuru shook her head, "Not much interest. I actually want to leave the Nine Realms and see other places in the Universe."
Odin smiled contentedly, "Whatever you wish. I will instruct Thor; if you are willing, he will represent Asgard and support you!"
Rimuru nodded, not dwelling on the issue.
"There is a Well of Truth on Earth that can break through illusions and see the truth. Perhaps you can go and soak in it!"
Odin's mention reminded her of that spring.
In "Avengers 2," Thor had soaked in it and found the truth he had overlooked.
Perhaps it really could help her!
Not long after, the heavily injured Thor and Loki arrived, and seeing Odin on his deathbed, both were greatly saddened.
Facing Thor, Odin still gave him the same last words—Asgard is not a place, but where its people are.
As for Loki, Odin affirmed many of his past achievements and actions, making Loki's eyes well up.
Odin's words to Thor made Rimuru wary. Could it be that Ragnarok was not over yet?
Surtur was swallowed by her, and Hela was captured by her.
The future might be even more chaotic and interesting than she imagined.
Not long after, Odin completely passed away, turning into a wisp of golden light and dissipating between heaven and Earth.