"You are Hela, my sister? I am Thor Odinson!"
Thor looked at the bound Hela, his heart filled with complex emotions.
This sister, who was his own flesh and blood, had, not long ago, killed their father.
Before his death, father had said nothing about how to deal with Hela.
This left Thor feeling somewhat lost; since father had chosen to hold back at the last moment, he must have hoped Hela could live well!
For father's last wish, Thor had no reason to disobey.
Even when bound, Hela remained arrogant, "Tsk, tsk, what have I found? Thor Odinson, I see heartache, hesitation, indecision, and confusion in your eyes."
"Is this the benevolent ruler Odin wanted to cultivate? I only see indecisiveness and incompetence!"
"No wonder Odin gave the Eternal Spear to an outsider before he died, and even specifically told you to give up the position of overlord of the Nine Realms. Thor, you are not like Odin at all, you are too incompetent!"
Seeing the Eternal Spear in Rimuru's hand, Thor was speechless.
Odin giving the Eternal Spear to Rimuru certainly had the intention of guiding a junior, but more than that, it was a hope to foster a good relationship with Rimuru.
The meaning was actually very clear: Odin hoped to preserve Asgard through this method!
Seeing his brother being "bullied" into silence by Hela, Loki took over the conversation, saying, "Hela, father was the greatest King Asgard has ever had; it's normal for us not to compare. Perhaps we can talk, Asgard needs you!"
Hearing Loki's words, Hela looked him over with interest, "Slick-tongued, I see countless schemes and plots in your eyes; you are quite like Odin!"
Stung by Hela's words, Loki didn't care, a smile still gracing his face.
"Thank you for the compliment!"
"Blood is thicker than Water, Sister Hela, if you are willing, the gates of Asgard will always be open for you!"
Hela was intrigued, "What if I want the throne of Asgard?"
Loki was speechless.
According to custom, the throne belonged to Thor; but with the throne in Thor's foolish hands, the difference from it being in his own hands wasn't too great.
However, if it were in Hela's hands, the meaning would be entirely different!
Thor hesitated, "If you become the King of Asgard, what do you plan to do?"
Hela: "…"
To be honest, Hela hesitated a bit.
If it had been not long ago, she would have unhesitatingly declared war on the Nine Realms, conquering territory across the Universe.
But now there was Rimuru, a powerhouse so strong that he brought her close to despair!
Their brief exchange had made Hela clearly realize that the gap between her and Rimuru was truly immense.
Even if she returned to Asgard and her strength reached its peak, it would still be impossible to defeat Rimuru.
What was even more unfortunate was that Rimuru's strength completely countered her!
Thor: "Sister Hela, it seems you haven't thought about how to be a King yet. How about we maintain the status quo?"
A hint of disdain flashed in Hela's eyes; she was about to retort but seeing Rimuru not far away, she instinctively closed her mouth.
Odin and Rimuru's conversation earlier had not been hidden from her at all.
Odin had, intentionally or unintentionally, mentioned Rimuru's secret art called "Absolute Seal."
Rimuru had used this secret art to seal the progenitor giant Ymir, and Thanos had specifically sent several of his generals to break the seal, but they had completely failed.
This made Hela exceptionally wary!
Although Odin had sealed her in Niflheim, she hadn't actually suffered much.
Niflheim was the World of the dead; though somewhat desolate, it was still a great World, not smaller than any other World among the Nine Realms.
In Niflheim, she was the absolute Queen!
But what if she were sealed by Rimuru…
Hela said, feeling wronged, "Then let's maintain the status quo. I need to go back to Asgard first!"
"No problem!"
Thor's face immediately broke into a "simple and honest" smile, the same one Thor had shown to Hulk on Sakaar.
Hela immediately slapped a "fool" label on Thor's face.
To let her return to Asgard so easily—was he stupid or just stupid?!
"It seems you three siblings have reached a consensus. Very good!"
Just then, a voice suddenly echoed in all three of their minds simultaneously. Rimuru arrived in an instant, appearing abruptly beside them.
Thor, Loki, and Hela all narrowed their eyes at the same time.
Rimuru's strength was truly becoming more and more unfathomable!
Rimuru looked at Hela with a smile and said, "Congratulations. I originally thought Niflheim would gain another Sealed Cave. It's good that you've come to your senses!"
Hmph!
Hela's heart burned with fury, but helpless under the circumstances, she had no choice but to bow her head, turning her face away resentfully.
Rimuru looked at Thor and said, "Thor, the future may be even more difficult than you imagine; even I feel a lot of pressure. It was right for you to accept Hela, well done!"
Hearing Rimuru's words, not only Thor and Loki but even Hela was exceptionally shocked.
She had experienced Rimuru's strength; what kind of future could make even Rimuru feel such great pressure?!
Hela couldn't help but recall what Odin had once said—perhaps her vision was too narrow!
When this thought surfaced in her mind, Hela's belief, which she had held for over a thousand years, began to shake uncontrollably.
As for what Hela was thinking, Rimuru couldn't be bothered to care.
At this moment, Rimuru looked at Thor and mused, "Thor, you call me master, but I haven't taught you anything, which is a bit unreasonable. As my disciple, if your strength is too low, even I will be looked down upon!"
Hearing Rimuru's words, Thor's eyes lit up.
Is Master going to teach him a unique skill?
Asgardians worship heroes, and their pursuit of strength is endless!
The series of major events that had occurred also made Thor feel the inadequacy of his strength.
Rimuru's words were truly a timely help.
Rimuru looked at Thor and said solemnly, "Thor Odinson, I, in the name of Rimuru Tempest, bestow upon you the name Thor Odinson!"
What?
Thor, Loki, and Hela were all stunned at the same time. Bestow upon Thor the name "Thor Odinson"?
Surely this wasn't a joke?!
But at this moment, Thor suddenly felt his bloodline boiling, and an endless divine power surged into his body.
In just an instant, Thor felt his body filled with boundless power.
Crackling!
In the sky, dark clouds rolled, and lightning flashed and thunder roared;
On Thor's body, streaks of lightning, like silver dragons, continuously moved around him.
Suddenly, Thor felt that wielding the power of lightning was as easy as drinking Water or eating food.
Where was there any sense of stagnation?
Most importantly, Thor felt that he had become stronger, his divine power surging, having increased several times over.
If he were to encounter Troll King Yurick again now, he even had the confidence to remain undefeated!
"Brother, your divine power!"
Loki was immensely shocked; this increase in strength was too terrifying!
Loki's eyes flickered, rolling around.
Thor's strength has increased so terrifyingly? How will he bully him in the future?
As for Hela, she was even more dumbfounded.
Before, Thor was completely like a younger brother in front of her, easily manipulated as she pleased.
But now, that might not be the case!
Just by giving a name, even Odin couldn't do that, could he?
What realm was Rimuru truly in?
Seeing the extremely shocked expressions of the three princes and princess, Rimuru felt a little happy inside, gleeful.
"Thor, give me your Mjolnir!"
Thor quickly handed his hammer to Rimuru. Rimuru took it and put the hammer to his mouth, saying, "I, in the name of Rimuru Tempest, bestow upon this hammer 'Anti-Thanos properties.' When Thor faces Thanos, this hammer will grant Thor 'Thanos-breaking power.'"
Thor: "???"
Loki: "???"
Hela was deep in thought.
Before everyone could react, Rimuru continued to speak.
"I, in the name of Rimuru Tempest, bestow upon this hammer 'Anti-Hela properties.' When Thor faces Hela, this hammer will grant Thor 'Hela-breaking power,' becoming indestructible."
Thor: "…"
Loki: "…"
Hela: "…"
Thanos was one thing, but why also bestow the Mjolnir with "Hela-breaking power"?
Where was the basic trust between people?
Compared to Hela's displeasure, Thor's smile became even more "simple and honest."
A child with a master is a treasure; he was too happy!
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