Chapter 361: Chapter 361
The citizens of Asgard, along with Valkyrie, turned their awestruck and reverent gazes toward the white-clad figure floating in the sky.
Thor beamed with joy.
Queen Frigga let out a sigh of relief.
Even Heimdall, who had been watching everything unfold, smiled warmly.
On the other hand, Hela stood in utter disbelief.
The nightmare of Asgard—the fire giant Surtur—was dead?
Her gaze shifted to the figure in white, and she felt like she was dreaming.
That man was a monster!
"What was that ability just now? Twisting reality itself? This is beyond monstrous!"
Hela struggled to comprehend such terrifying power, muttering to herself, "A monster… born of Asgard…"
Her thoughts then shifted to the ramifications of Surtur's death. Without the fire giant as a distraction, her plans were in ruins.
Realizing the precariousness of her situation, Hela took a cautious step back, intending to leave unnoticed.
Unfortunately for her, Odin, who had just recovered from the shock of Ragnarok's altered fate, noticed her retreat.
"Hela," Odin's stern voice cut through the tension. "Where do you think you're going?"
The moment drew everyone's attention to her.
Thor turned, his expression fierce. "Hela!"
Valkyrie glared at her with burning hatred. "Running away? I never thought I'd see the mighty Goddess of Death afraid!"
"You're a disgrace," Valkyrie sneered.
As Hela faced their accusations, many Asgardians exchanged confused glances.
"Thor, who is she?" a burly middle-aged warrior asked, his tone laced with curiosity.
Thor hesitated, his gaze darting to Odin, who looked troubled. The truth about Hela was a well-kept secret, and Thor wasn't sure whether to reveal it.
Sensing the growing confusion, Hela's lips curled into a bitter smile.
"Does no one remember me? Have none of you studied history?"
Her gaze turned to Odin, her tone dripping with contempt.
"Look at your lies, old man. They've worked so well, haven't they?"
"None of these people even know how the Nine Realms came to be under Asgard's rule!"
As Hela spoke, the Asgardians' confusion deepened.
"What is she talking about?"
"Lies? What lies?"
"Did Odin keep something from us?"
Ignoring their murmurs, Hela continued, her voice proud and commanding.
"I am Hela, Odin's firstborn, commander of the Asgardian army, rightful heir to the throne, and Goddess of Death!"
The crowd gasped in shock.
"Is she serious?"
Hela's speech grew more impassioned.
"I was Odin's weapon of conquest, leading our forces to victory after victory. One realm after another fell to Asgard under my command!"
"But my ambition outgrew his. He feared me, so he imprisoned me like a beast, erasing my achievements and name from history!"
Her hateful glare bore into Odin as she accused him of betrayal.
"Asgard was once a symbol of absolute power in the cosmos, but Odin settled for ruling the Nine Realms. We were meant to rule everything!"
"Now, Odin is weak and dying. I have returned to restore our former glory. Together, we will reclaim the destiny that was stolen from us!"
Spreading her arms wide, Hela's expression was one of grandeur.
"Kneel before me, and you will share in the honor of serving your true ruler!"
A heavy silence followed.
Thor, unable to contain himself, scratched his head and muttered to Valkyrie, "Why didn't anyone tell me my sister was this… dramatic?"
"She looks like she's lost her mind."
Thor's attempt to speak quietly failed miserably, his booming voice cutting through the silence.
Laughter erupted among the crowd, breaking the tense atmosphere.
Hela's face twisted in rage as she shot Thor a deadly glare.
Though she didn't understand what "dramatic" meant, the comparison to madness was clear.
Suppressing her fury, Hela turned her gaze to Syd, the calm figure floating above.
Her expression softened into a smile as she addressed him.
"My brother," she said sweetly, "Odin is a relic of the past. One day, he will come to fear your power, just as he feared mine."
"Join me, and together we can rule Asgard and the cosmos!"
"With your strength, no one could stop us. The entire universe would kneel before our might!"
As she spoke, her eyes gleamed with fervor, fixating on Syd with a burning intensity.
Even she had to admit that Syd's power was terrifying—so much so that she was willing to step back and attempt an alliance.
Hela's confidence grew as she imagined the possibilities. With Syd by her side, nothing would stand in her way.
The crowd, meanwhile, exchanged worried glances.
If Syd, with his incredible power, were to side with Hela, there would be no stopping them.
Odin's expression darkened as he stepped forward.
"Hela, enough!" he thundered.
His voice carried a weight that silenced the crowd, though Hela smirked at his reaction.
Odin fixed his gaze on her, his tone heavy with sorrow.
"My child, your disdain for life will be your undoing."
(End of Chapter)
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