The Queen of Heaven was defeated.
Malekith fled.
Surtur fled.
Raul was defeated.
The Dark Alliance was almost annihilated.
Ferdinand, the high-ranking angel of the Kingdom of Heaven and the chief military official, admitted defeat on behalf of the remaining angels.
In Odin's opinion, this was undoubtedly a remarkable victory that had garnered worldwide attention! There was no protracted tug-of-war, nor was there any back-and-forth depletion of military equipment.
Odin had initially assumed Luke would seize this opportunity to wreak havoc on Asgard. However, he unexpectedly took the initiative to help end the war. This caused Odin's previously biased opinion of Luke to change dramatically.
At least as an ally, the other party is quite trustworthy.
There was no need for allies to worry about anything else; Luke could always do what you wanted. Odin also felt the same happiness that Nick Fury once had.
This war not only made Asgard's rule more stable, but also the casualties were borne by the Dark Alliance, prisoners, and Luke's biological weapons. Even if the process was a little bumpy, who can say anything, right?
As he departed, Odin cast a last, regretful glance at Nidavellir, reduced to ruins and transformed to the point of conscious awareness. This realm, once the domain of the dwarves, was undoubtedly ripe for a new version update. If the dwarves wished to return to their homeland, it was likely impossible. Unless they were willing to become deranged lunatics and be contaminated and assimilated.
Due to Nidavellir's alienation, the energy cycle of the World Tree has changed again. As the King of the Æsir and the nominal ruler of the Nine Realms, Odin has a strong sense of the decline of the energy tide and the growing fragility of the Nine Realms.
This was perhaps the only major loss in this war.
Faced with this situation, Odin didn't know what emotion to express for a moment.
Blame Luke?
But without this move, the war might not have ended so quickly and smoothly. Especially his fight with Raul wouldn't have been decided so quickly. The moment the other party realized something was wrong, he evacuated with his trusted aides.
The same was true for the fire giant Surtur. Although they were allies of Malekith, they had already reaped enough benefits over the past period of time. Seeing that things were looking bad, they would not really fight for their alliance with Malekith at all costs.
They might dislike Odin, perhaps even harbor a grudge against him, but there was no need to risk their lives over it, right? They'd clashed with Asgard over the years, and at most, it would just return to their usual routine of conflict. But at least the gains from the past were pocketed.
Odin didn't care about these two. Even Surtur wasn't as important as Malekith right now. So, when he noticed Raul was retreating, Odin didn't desperately try to stop him. Instead, he relaxed his stance. As an old rival, his opponent quickly understood Odin's slackness and decisively withdrew, fleeing with a few trusted aides.
Odin, now free, was also worried about what was happening with Luke, and wanted to go over and help Luke take down Malekith first. But who would have thought that the first to cause such a big commotion was Luke's creation itself.
Without such a big commotion, the war would not have ended so easily.
But after such a big commotion, Odin was troubled by the aftermath.
Nidavellir was definitely uninhabitable, though it might be used as a prison and place of exile. But what about the dwarves? As their protector, Odin couldn't just say, "There was a fight in your house, and now your house is gone."
He needs to find a solution that satisfies the dwarves!
After all, since the signing of the covenant, the dwarves have been diligently crafting various artifacts and extraordinary equipment for Odin and his Asgard. It can be said that Asgard's current strength is largely due to the dwarves' equipment and technology.
Likewise, the dwarves, once considered prey due to their skill in crafting equipment, have lived peacefully for thousands of years under Odin's protection. The two sides benefit from each other, and have a highly trusting relationship and a shared interest.
It is impossible for Odin to send the other party away with just two words like he did to other lives in the Nine Realms, which would make the other party dissatisfied.
Otherwise, let Thor go to the courtyard and ask Luke again? Ask him what solution he has for this situation?
If there was a way, even if Luke offered a more demanding condition, it wouldn't be a problem. Odin had already prepared for a heavy loss, but Luke unexpectedly didn't reap any benefits. So, isn't it possible for Odin to transfer this expenditure in another form?
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Midgard.
"Where on earth did these creatures come from?" Captain Steve Rogers led a team of elite agents and formed a golden energy shield to block a huge monster that was running wild.
In the surrounding areas, there are all kinds of strange creatures, which seem to treat the city as a kind of playground. Similar situations have inevitably appeared in major cities, which can be said to be blooming in many places.
These creatures were not found in the atrium's biota, but they were no less dangerous. The human army took up arms to drive them away, but this only angered them, and they began to frantically destroy surrounding buildings and chase the human soldiers who attacked them.
Some of the monsters fell under human weapons, but some were extremely powerful and dangerous in themselves. Even the people in the Asgard and other divine realms did not want to provoke them. They displayed cruel and angry attacks under the increasingly intensive attacks.
Especially those monsters that were exceptionally large, resembling behemoths to humans, were city destroyers. Human gunpowder weapons had little or no effect on these creatures. The heads of state who saw the list of losses were stunned. If they hadn't had a last vestige of reason, they would have recklessly thrown the so-called ultimate weapon in the hands of humans.
"The Ice Beast is a super dangerous creature from the Nine Realms of Jotunheim. They are very powerful." Nick Fury's voice sounded in the captain's ears through the mind ring.
"I've witnessed its power. Now that you know its information, do you know its weakness?" Captain Steve, now far more powerful than before, found it easy to contain a single Ice Beast, and he was able to do so effectively. The problem was, these monsters didn't appear one by one, but in groups. Besides the Ice Beasts, which were few in number, all the other strange creatures seemed to have come to visit this human planet.
"According to the data, it doesn't have any fatal weaknesses. But if we just drive them away, they don't like high temperatures." Nick's helplessness was clearly conveyed from the ring.
"Where's Luke? What's his opinion?" Captain Steve leaped high, the massive energy shield in his hand instantly transforming into a golden hammer. From top to bottom, Steve, enveloped in golden energy, slammed heavily onto the Ice Beast's head. The scene was like an ant swinging a hammer nearly a hundred times its own weight, smashing into the head of a behemoth, full of cinematic textures and visuals.
In fact, there were also many fearless reporters who frantically shouted at the helicopter pilot to get closer and closer, so that he could take a historic picture.
Behemoths, super soldiers, fearless reporters, chaotic cities, busy armies, and all kinds of boiling and rising emotions are generated in large numbers all over the world. Judging from the scenes of captains fighting monsters broadcast on the screen, it is no less than a monster science fiction blockbuster.
"He's busy too. He needs to pay attention to and handle Asgard's affairs. This concerns a very important order that affects Heberon's future profits and business!" Nick was even more helpless. "I told him about the situation here, and his suggestion was to lock them up where they should be, or to build zoos on a few islands and use ticket sales to cover the damage they cause."
"What do you mean? Shouldn't we notify the owners of their planet and ask them to come and pick them up, or send them back? They are a little beyond the scope of the species on this planet." Captain Steve led his team in circles around the Ice Beast, pulling out golden energy ropes to weave a large golden net, binding the struggling Ice Beast inside.
"That's exactly what he told me! These monsters are here because of the astronomical phenomenon of nine planets in alignment. They've reportedly already destroyed several kingdoms there. They're too preoccupied with their own affairs to respond to our requests. We don't have the help of Luke and Thor, and we simply can't send them back. So, let's just make use of them. I have to say, I think Luke is quite good at business. At least he can quickly provide you with a plan to recoup your losses," Nick grumbled. Not far from him, there was a loud explosion. A large bird with a wingspan of about fifteen meters suddenly appeared from the sky. Unable to adapt to gravity for a moment, it twisted and turned and crashed into a landmark building, sending debris flying and sending the crowd below into another panic.
A group of elite S.H.I.E.L.D. agents are using their own methods to try their best to maintain order in the city and reduce the harm caused by monsters to the people.
Yes, their side is also a battlefield.
Stark's side of Metropolis was also a battlefield. Although the city was home to superheroes like Spider-Man and Daredevil, their numbers were a drop in the bucket compared to the monsters that were everywhere. Stark canceled the city security agreement he had signed with Luke and unleashed his own mechanical army.
With the startup of one mechanical factory after another, a steady stream of mechanical creations were activated and awakened from the warehouse, injected with programs, and controlled by Heberon, Stark and the city's intelligent system, turning into a mighty mechanical army. They cooperated with each other according to their respective responsibilities and began the confrontation and collision between mechanical creations and alien creatures.
The city's intelligent control system consists of service-oriented machines similar to police, primarily responsible for protection and evacuation. Resembling a gigantic centipede, they boast thick steel armor and energy-protective devices, allowing them to maneuver regardless of terrain. Their interiors can transport thousands of people at a time. If necessary, they can also quickly transform into a fortress. If nearby energy stations built by Hybern and Stark are available, their abundant energy supply could provide considerable defensive capabilities as a fortress.
Another type is a Chitauri-like whale carrier, capable of rapidly transporting personnel and civilians. It's difficult to say whether the inspiration and technology for this machine originated with the Chitauri. Officials provided Hybron and Stark with semi-finished technology and corresponding manufacturing orders.
Stark deploys the Mark-series Iron Army. Aside from a few elite units, they primarily serve as cannon fodder and consumables. Depending on their manufacturing technology, they have different uses, ranging from combat to engineering rescue. Their versatility is evident. If damaged, [Medical] robots will come up and repair them, allowing you to continue working.
Heibolun's mechanical army was even more flexible, operating in a variety of configurations. There were flying machines, swarms, assault machines, elite machines, and even the more powerful "Medical" machines. These octopus-like machines could move on their own or climb onto other machines to carry them. They maintained a universal parts library of at least ten cubic meters, used to replace and repair minor mechanical artifacts. If these spare parts ran out, the battlefield would likely be filled with a mountain of mechanical junk. These "Medical" machines would assemble whatever was available, their tentacles each possessing different functions, even fabricating and modifying parts on the spot. All were held to the same technical standard, perhaps not as refined as a factory, but as long as they worked, they were functional. Ideally, they could survive until their destruction and the war's end. Heibolun's intelligent Titans were responsible for processing the massive data streams from this seemingly limitless mechanical army.
When they have enough energy, these little octopuses don't even mind going out on field trips, taking on some private jobs, and showing some humanistic care to the Starkmark series robots next door that need repair help, and helping them out.
What's even more outrageous is that if necessary, they can also install additional weapons for you according to the technical agreement and the battlefield situation and the enemy. Highlighting the all-rounder!
These small octopuses are the core of the Hebolun mechanical army. They are small repair factories, small weapons factories, and mechanical modification factories. When necessary, they can also dismantle their own excess energy to give to elite bodies. Even in the end, when there are no other modified mechanical brothers around, it is not impossible for them to transform themselves and serve as cannon fodder soldiers or bombs to contribute and make use of their last remaining energy.