《Between Gods And Mortals》Chapter 21: The Man Who Sold The World
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The meeting place between the kings of Jotunheim and Asgard is already marked, it will be close to the Castle of Aegir which is a place known by both, where everything began and where everything will end. The meeting will aim to settle the last details of the war and the location of the battle, in addition, Ragnarson will use this opportunity to take Ivar, the prisoner of war. A reason that no one understood, but Erik allowed it.
These pre-battle meetings were already a reason to seal a truce or peace. Both sides understood that the war would lead to the annihilation of both. Of course, common sense was not always there and therefore agreements were made with a monetary or exchange bias. Lumnus used this to seal an alliance and consequently Odin gained the most powerful weapon in the universe which is now in possession of the giants.
Thor no longer has Mjolnir and had the Man's Slayer stolen, this leaves him weak internally and externally, and a war is about to happen. He wouldn't have the strength to stop invasions by others from other realms. Magic objects of such power dictate the rules in the world. Asgard had Mjolnir and the strongest warrior in her possession. It became even more so when he got the Man's Slayer, but it wasn't used as a weapon, but a bargain for peace.
Everything that was built by Odin and Lumnus is about to be lost and thrown away by the betrayal of Thor who still swears he has done nothing, but Ivar handed him over and told him how to execute the entire plan perfectly, giving hints where he should go, time of the guards. Anything to kill the king.
Even under pressure, Ivar didn't provide much information beyond this. He didn't want to talk about how he regained his memories and how he survived all these years. After the events of twenty years ago he was expected to want revenge on Thor, but just the opposite happened. He joined his traitor.
Everyone in the castle is tense about tomorrow's meeting with the Asgardians. Erik talks to the elders and Siegfried mostly, who didn't even need much to manipulate. On the other hand, after Bella's escape to Midgard, the warrior sees that she acted rashly.
Bella's departure without notifying any advisors or even relatives was frowned upon internally. It's like she's running away from her responsibilities and that could have consequences later when she comes back.
With the doubt hovering in his mind after several days of reflection. Ragnarson goes to the dungeons where the prisoners are. Where is Ivar. The warrior and now advisor visits the man who was once his mission companion, but who now barely recognizes him, Ivar is someone else. And visits from him are to understand this, except that the Asgardian is adamant and doesn't let anything go by.
Ragnarson arrives at his cell and Ivar makes a point of approaching the bars to talk to the warrior.
Still looking for answers? - Asks Ivar. I always am! I doubted Bella, but she has something very strange about it all… Well… you were not made to think, but to fight! It's out of your remit... Do you still remember your child? Mike? - With that question, Ivar changes his expression entirely to a serious one. And he answers: Hmm… Well… He grew up, became strong. He and his mother are doing very well in Midgard… Why didn't you go back to them? Don't you love them anymore? I left it all behind, for the greater good! That is the complete destruction of the Asgardians! The total annihilation of your species is about to take place I see lies in what you say, but tomorrow we will discover the truth, your days in this world are numbered! Time passed quickly, but you are wrong! It's just the beginning of everything!
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A brief silence ensues and ivar turns away and goes back to his bed, showing that he has said everything he had to say, but ragnarson is still standing there waiting for explanations for what he had just said, but he knows he would say nothing, for so it has been after all these months.
The warrior sees no option but to give up and leave. Next stop now is Erik. One last conversation before heading to the meeting. He's in the war room. Ragnarson climbs the stairs to the ground floor of the great castle. He sees several people hurrying along and talking. This is the situation that precedes a war. All immersed in it, for lives are at stake.
Opening the door he sees Siegfried and Erik talking, plus other advisers, with the arrival of Ragnarson, everyone around knows they need to talk to each other and so they leave, but old Siegfried stays and Ragnarson won't question, because the relationship of both is now of mutual trust. The warrior approaches and says to the king:
Everything ready for tomorrow? Yes, but I still can't understand why Ivar will take… It's important, we need him to meet his leader! Hmm… Where's Man's Slayer? Didn't I see any guards guarding the place? - Ragnarson asks. She is with me now! She is my sword and like you, I will use it so that Thor sees our power! What ? My king, this sword is very dangerous! I saw what she can do! If you… Is that all, Ragnarson? If so, you can leave! - Cut Erik. Yes, that 's all!
Dissatisfied, Ragnarson leaves the room and goes in search of the only man he can trust. As Bella had warned, Erik is irrational, but the warrior cannot criticize him. After the conversation with Bella, he was also incomprehensible and now he sees that the princess was right. Because of her negligence she went to Midgard.
Bella decided to somehow trust Odin and this Mike guy, in Ragnarson's view it's impossible for them to do anything, because Odin has no control over his son and not even the power from before, whether political or power. The warrior sees himself regretting this moment. His decisions got in the way. Maybe it's time for him to give it a chance too.
Ragnarson begins to remember that the sorceress sister had said that there would be a chosen one who could save them all. It could be this boy Bella had been talking about. The warrior hadn't thought of it before because he himself, being Ivar's son, had lived his entire life as an ordinary human.
From a distance, the warrior sees Einar a few steps away from himself. Both nod their heads to enter the room that is nearby to talk. Description is needed in this castle as the walls have ears. Especially Siegfried, who wants at all costs to isolate Ragnarson politically. Inside the room, Einar says:
it's all crazy! Even if we have a certain advantage... It may not materialize. What do you mean ? Asgard doesn't have Mjolnir, much less Man's Slayer, but we don't know if Erik will know how to handle it or if his advantage will materialize on the battlefield. An unknown… There is nothing guaranteed! Yes, I know that! And there's something wrong with all this, it's just that no one is seeing it! Bella saw it before and I decided not to believe it! What does she think it is? A much bigger enemy is to come and we will be facing Ragnarok... By the gods! What do we do ? We can't do much. I managed to convince Erik to take Ivar to a meeting tomorrow. The way is to trust Bella's plan and stop this war. I was blinded by revenge, but now I can see clearly Everything will be resolved tomorrow… Either for the bad or for the good! Let's rest our heads! Tomorrow is a decisive day!
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It was getting late and nothing could be done but rest their bodies and mentally prepare for the meeting. The day comes to an end and this seems to be the longest night ever lived by Ragnarson. Even longer than the three days of battle at Aegir's castle or when Lumnus died.
It's hard to sleep right now for everyone involved in it to sleep. Ragnarson, Bella, Erik and even Odin. All fearful and thoughtful of what is to come, there is a lot at stake tomorrow, especially lives and the future of each of the nations. everything is uncertain.
Erik even tried to visit the witches like his father did since now that he is the king, he has the privilege to visit the sisters, but was rejected, they would only speak to Erik after the end of the war. Something that scared everyone, because when a new king is named the sisters invite them to their accommodations.
There's nothing to be done, the meeting will be the first step for everything. The night ends and finally it's the long-awaited day for everyone. Erik and Ragnarson prepare their various soldiers to go to the meeting. A number until high, so that any kind of trap is avoided. Ivar is chained to his feet and hands and riding in the same carriage as Ragnarson.
On Asgard's side, Thor also prepares with many horses and takes his sword, scaring many around him who were unaware of the current Asgardian king's plight, who he does not have with Mjolnir. Nobody says anything and they just watch the strong, blond man with a voluminous beard with his apparent gray strands climbing onto his horse.
Thor hid from many that his father stole him from Mjolnir and left because of what he did to Ivar. The matter was hushed up and only a few superiors knew what had happened. It was necessary so that there would not be any kind of external or internal attempt to fight. Everyone knows that much of Thor's strength comes from the magic hammer.
His brother and one who has played a key role in leading the kingdom, Loki. He gallops over to Thor and makes his horse neigh so that the soldiers around him will stop staring at the king and stay on the mission. Loki is Thor's right hand man and the brains of the kingdom.
The blond king takes the lead and stretches out his arm, sword in hand, as a "forward" sign. The horses start to stamp their feet, pick up their pace, and are running at Thor's pace towards Aegir's castle.
The journey to the site is long and takes a few hours for both. The meeting will be outside the castle a few meters away from him. A long flat area. When both arrive, it is possible to see each other from a distance. the pre-war gathering ritual is a common act.
A few soldiers prepare a table in the middle of the field, where only the kings will sit, while generals and advisers stand around. The number of gifts there is strictly limited. So, only people trusted by the king will be there.
When everything is ready, the soldiers signal that everything is fine and both kings head towards the table. Thor and Erik sat down and didn't make a point of greeting or greeting each other. Both are wearing serious and angry expressions. The Asgardian king looks at who is near the giant king and is surprised to see Ivar standing there in handcuffs. Ragnarson closely watches the exchange of looks between them and surprisingly catches nothing. Both show indifference to each other. So Thor says:
I didn't want things to go that far, but you stole the Mańs slayer… If you give it back there are still chances to avoid the worst! Worse ? You had my father executed and tried to kill me… You betrayed us and ended up with the peace treaty our parents built! I didn't do any of that, I'm not lying! That man is! It's just too late for that! By stealing the Man's Slayer, you giants have ended any chance of reconciliation unless you return the sword! Give back ? Never! They went back to their true owners! - Says Erik. So this meeting is all in vain! There is nothing to be traded! - Thor threatens to get up from his chair until his brother Loki stops him by putting a hand on his shoulder Wait, brother! I don't think that's all! What do you mean ? - Thor asks. Your brother is right! We will return the man's slayer if the Asgardian king turns himself in to be judged by our people What ? This is a shame! Give me up to die? - Thor says indignantly and his advisors are not at all satisfied either.
Behind Erik, where the giant advisers are, are also surprised by Erik's proposal, who hadn't passed on this strategy to them. Ragnarson looks at Siegfried and sees that the elder is not at all surprised. Which is to say he already knew and maybe he was the one who suggested it. Strangely, Ivar plasters a smile on his face. And Ragnarson grows more and more suspicious.
The war is sealed then! In three days we will be back here to fight! - says Erik Without a shadow of a doubt! - Thor answers. His lackey will be executed before that! Even him here in front of you. Even in this situation you pretend you don't know him. But we know the truth! He confessed everything! You will be doing me a favor by killing this traitor!
The two kings get up and are facing each other as if they are waiting for one to move to attack. The fight between them would be very juvenile, so they expect someone to do something just for starters. However, at this point, the sky starts to get grayer and lightning noises start to come.
Everyone around looks at the sky and sees that something is wrong, the sky was clearly blue and sunny before. Thor realized he knew this feeling, a feeling of nostalgia creeping over the Asgardian king's skin. He knows very well that this is the power of Mjolnir. He turns around looking for his old hammer and finds no one.
The noise of the lightning gets more and more intense, until everything gets very dark for a few seconds, it is only possible to see a lightning bolt coming from the sky to the ground and they see someone stepping on it destroying everything around it on its landing. He is a young black man, dressed in black warrior costumes with silver accents. He has only hair at the top and nothing on the sides and a voluminous beard, he even looks like an Asgardian or giant.
All participants in the meeting are frightened by the amount of power emanating and know that you cannot be one of them. An individual with such power has never been seen. Which automatically makes him the enemy when breaking into the meeting. Thor saw that the boy was in possession of his Mjolnir and immediately ordered his soldiers to attack the unknown man.
Erik orders the same and Asgardian soldiers and giants move towards the threat in question. There are many soldiers, at least a hundred of them counting both sides. Carrying swords, axes, spears and bows they approach the black man and start attacking. The kings from afar saw the soldiers crowding around the unknown person to the point that they could not see him.
Looks like it was just a scare my king, he's no big deal! - Says Siegfried. Hmm… - Erik doesn't take his advisor's words seriously.
A bright blue light emanates again and the soldiers who have risen and attacked everyone at once with their weapons are knocked away. The possessor of Mjolnir comes out to attack and with his hammer and extreme speed, hits the enemies around him. He's not killing anyone, just hurting them.
The advisers and kings watch in fright, while the unknown man easily defeats his soldiers. Who would this person be? Ragnarson, who is also incredulous, thinks about the possibility of being the boy Bella had talked about, even seeing such power he cannot believe that in such a short time he has become so strong.
Thor is furious that the unknown man possesses his Mjolnir and decides to attack him. The two weapons collide and they both move apart. Only with this clash, both managed to realize that the opponent in front of them is strong. Before they fight, Thor asks:
Who are you ? I'm Mike! And you will die! Mike? - Thor thinks he's heard that name before.
And before Thor knows it, he loses sight of Mike who hits him with the Mjolnir with all his strength, sending the Asgardian king flying away. He hadn't remembered this feeling since the time he was young and training with his father. This feeling is humiliating after all these years. The boy does not stop and starts a sequence of attacks with Mjolnir to Thor that for the first time in his life he was beaten so hard and unilaterally, without being able to react.
The Asgardian king is on his knees holding his ribs, which are broken and bleeding. Thor is not as strong as he imagined he was. Mike raises his hammer as high as possible and lightning starts to come towards the hammer. He is prepared to execute Thor, when a spear strikes him and he is forced to dodge.
Mike looks where that spear came from that almost hit him and it's none other than Odin. The old bearded man is at Bella's side and he purposely missed to get his attention. The boy realizes that for a moment he forgot his mission and prioritized revenge.
Meanwhile, Ivar kneels down and holds his head screaming in pain. Ragnarson immediately reacts, asking what happened and not hearing any response. This effect came after seeing Mike in front of him fighting. The giant warrior questioned him when he looked like he had forgotten his family. This strong pain in his head can only mean that he had his memories manipulated and now he's remembering everything
He gives up on killing Thor and goes to Ragnarson who is beside Ivar, distracted he pushes him away and releases the handcuffs on his father. He lifts the head of Ivar who is still falling and says:
Father… I'm here to save you!
Mike feels a danger and Erik almost hits him with the Man's Slayer, the sword is as powerful as Mjolnir and the boy can feel it. He knows he has to be careful from now on. Erik doesn't move and Mike decides to go into battle. He tries to land several blows with the hammer but in vain. Erik surprisingly doesn't try to counter attack even though he has the opportunity. The giant king looks like he's just analyzing his way of fighting, so Mike opens up a distance and decides to use more strength than technique.
At the same time, Mike notes that the Man's Slayer in Erik's possession is making him even stronger and his body appearance changes along with it. The king's veins are visible and dark. The sword is doing something to him from what Mike sees, but this is no time to think about it. He has to find a way to defeat him.
Going against Erik, Mike uses the power of Mjolnir and thunders to attack Erik, but the Man's Slayer manages to deflect all Mjolnir's dealings and this time Erik tries with a blow to lunge at Erik's belly, who is thrown back. The boy looks at his stomach and sees that there is a cut on the side and that he bleeds considerably. Mike tells Erik:
My fight is not with you! I am not the real enemy here! The sword is draining all your vitality! Does not matter! You are the enemy now. Ugh.
Meanwhile, Bella and Odin send people away so they don't get hurt during Mike's battle. Bella goes to Ragnarson who was hurled away by Mike and says:
Are you okay ? Yes, you arrived just in time! - Ragnarson responds relieved. Why aren't they fighting alongside Mike? He asked us to trust him and work it out on our own! The boy is amazing! I underestimated you two! Where is Ivar ? He was with me…
Ragnarson looks around for the prisoner and points to him when he finds it. Ivar still has a headache and watches his son battle Erik. The former Asgardian warrior sees something in himself change and doesn't do anything, but it's clear he's remembered something.
Mike remembers Odin's trainings, that he relies a lot on his eyes and it makes him blind to the enemy's movement, and if he's not calm, he'll rush in and make his moves obvious. He decides to close his eyes and take a deep breath. Erik obviously takes advantage of his enemy's distraction and goes after Mike.
This time, Erik is the one who attacks unilaterally and Mike only dodges his attacks, nor does he use Mjolnir. He lands one in Erik's chest that loses his balance and is the opening he needed to attack with the hammer, and so he does. With all his strength he hits Erik who passes out. Mike looks around looking for someone and as soon as he finds her, he heads upstairs with the intention of killing this time. The person is none other than Loki and he tries to defend himself with his axe. The weapon he likes to use despite not being a born warrior.
Everyone around is surprised that mike attacked Loki, while he only defended himself from Thor and Erik who took the initiative against him. Mike is fierce against Loki and even he doesn't understand why he is so angry at someone unknown. Mike manages to land some blows, but nothing fatal or unbalanced Thor's right arm. And then he says:
How long are you going to keep pretending? - Mike says. What are you talking about ? I know everything! You were the one who orchestrated everything together with Roland! You manipulated my father's memory and made him kill Lumnus and try to kill Erik! What ?
Everyone around heard it, including Thor and Erik who had just redoubled their conscience. Everyone is confused, including Odin. How Loki could do it all and the god of legend Roland the boy had just mentioned. Such news is not only surprising but shocking. However, they make sense and hit. Thor, still limping asked his brother.
What does that mean, Loki? This cannot be possible! You set me and your people up! This boy we barely know is telling lies! Lies? You were responsible for taking care of Man’s Slayer and studying about memory manipulation! You did this to my father and used him as a scapegoat for both kingdoms to go to war! - Says Mike. What ? Impossible! My dad… Is what this boy saying true? -Thor asks, looking at his father, Odin. Yes… Unfortunately, yes… Loki has been corrupted by the sword! - Odin answers. I can't believe you would betray us like that! - Says Thor Yes! Roland's plan, the god who inhabits the sword, is total destruction! And the war that is about to happen makes this possible.
Mike's words continue to shock everyone around who listened, even Siegfried who despite hating the Asgardians fears for what might happen. Faced with this information and exposure of their actions and plans. Loki easily hits Mike and kicks him away. He opens a wide smile on his face and laughs. I laughed out loud.
So is it true ? How can you… - says Thor. Still! This world is lost and corrupted! It's time for changes and I was chosen for it!
Erik, upon learning that his father was actually killed by Loki, takes the Man's Slayer and heads towards him to kill him. But, Loki cuts off the arm he held the sword and holds it by the neck, choking him.
Thanks for giving me back! I didn't want to give it to you guys, but it was part of the plan too! What ?
When the giants stole the Man's Slayer, they realized it was a relatively smooth mission, it was very easy to get in and out of. There were no casualties, but they had to face some Asgardian soldiers. Now this is understandable and explainable. Loki manipulated everything all the time.
Thor's brother was the man behind all this time. Anonymously playing and moving the pieces. Mike was able to figure this out thanks to meeting Roland's sister Astrid. Loki takes the Man's Slayer and stabs Erik who falls unconscious. Bella tries to run to her brother who could die from that blow but is stopped by Ragnarson who feels that if she goes she could also end up dying.
The sword in Loki's hands is even stronger than before, it's not even possible to compare when it was with Erik. It has a will of its own and in the hands of its owner, it becomes even more powerful. The pressure exerted by Loki and the man's slayer is frightening, Mike can't even move forward. His body reacts with fear and takes a step back. Your mind and body are out of sync with such power.
Come on... Go ahead... Don't be afraid... You can't give up now! Other people need you! Hrrrrrr!
To get the fear out of his body, Mike starts punching his own leg so that his body could react again to the situation it is in, that the risk of dying exists, but that is not a reason to be so afraid. But it has no effect and Mike uses the sword a soldier left behind and cuts his leg.
Mike's body is no longer afraid and faces Loki, in a few seconds he manages to increase his power even more thanks to Man's Slayer and Erik is seriously injured. Mike knows he has to do something about this. He sees that Odin takes the lead and immediately he says:
Woden! Will not! He is very strong now and you will die! Only I can defeat him at this stage! What ? No! Boy… Trust me!
Woden sees the determination in Mike's eyes and backs off, realizing he has some plan in mind. He is prepared for this, as he has prepared a lot in the last few months to make it work. The old man always said he thought Mike was the one and he will prove it now if he prevails. He will save everyone.
Mike raises his hammer and several rays from the sky go towards Mjolnir, the clouds even darken. He runs to Ivar just as Erik finishes off with a blow. The traitor stands up and positions his sword for the clash and as he tries to cut Mike, the hammer emanates a strong light that blinds Loki and he hits nothing but the ground. He looks around for the boy and sees him from a distance holding Erik in his arms.
His intention from the beginning was to get the giant king to save him. Bella holds her brother and takes him away to be rescued. She looks at Mike and thanks him, as she knows he missed a good chance with this trick that won't work again. The boy refocuses on his battle with Loki.
Next to Mike is Thor still not believing that his brother betrayed him and without understanding his reasons, he was all these years beside him to betray him like that. And as powerful as he is, Thor knows he can't stop his brother, or death awaits him. Faced with all this the blonde king asks:
Why, brother? Why did you sell to all of us? I know very well that the sword was not able to convince with that alone! - Thor asks. Well understood, brother! Finally used your head to think! Roland introduced a whole new world! This corrupt and dirty world has to end for a new era to begin! Roland will return and we will guide the new world! - Answers Loki. By the gods! You believed in this greedy god! Shut up!
Loki launches a long-distance blow at Thor who can't defend himself and passes out. The power of the Man's Slayer is no joke in Mike's view. The Asgardian king is weaker than he expected, even more so without Mjolnir. He was hiding this all along from his subordinates and the people in order to keep the nation together.
Now it's Mike against Loki, you can't be too careful because if he makes a mistake he could die. The boy doesn't take the initiative and when he blinks his eyes he senses that Loki is right behind him. An attack from above towards Mike that bounces and retreats away from the enemy in front of him. Observing is an important strategy. The sword continues to increase Loki's power, as it did with Erik, only the giant king has failed to use a tenth of his potential.
The Mans Slayer is like a purple aura around her. Loki raises his sword and cuts it across from a distance. A purple wave crashes into Mike, who attacks her with the Mjolnir, but he still receives some cuts to his arms and legs. He still feels the pain of the wound from fighting Erik.
Loki prepares another attack as the last one he clearly wants to do. The boy sees no option but to attack. Loki makes another cut and Mike runs to attack the traitor Asgardian. He counters the attack and reaches Loki and an intense exchange of blows between Mjolnir and Mans Slayer begins.
Mike lands several punches, as does Loki, but the boy's punches don't hurt as much. The boy doesn't give up and keeps trying, the speed is incredible, to the point that the people around him can't see. The clash between the weapons causes a resonance, it's as if Mjolnir and Mans Slayer recognize they are brothers. Mike doesn't give up and more rays surround his body and the hammer, while the purple aura also increases in Loki.
The Man's Slayer and Mjolnir reach the point of tangling and they both force each other. Mike is increasingly angry and his strength and surrounding lightning proportionally increase. And the same for Loki, both side by side in power. In this stalemate, Mike begins to hear someone calling for him. An even familiar voice.
But the boy can't remember and ignores the voice calling him. He continues to battle Loki, however he is at his physical and mental limit, his blows are as fast and strong as before and the lightning doesn't surround his body. Loki realizes this and purposely takes a blow from Mike and holds Mjolnir. And with the hand that holds the Man's Slayer to punch Mike. The boy closes his eyes and sees that there is blood on his clothes, but no pain.
Who just got punched by Loki was Ivar, to save Mike. His father regained his memories and managed to remember that Mike is his son and that's why he sacrificed himself to save him. The boy breaks down in tears and cries a lot.
Everything he did was so he could save his father, his innocence he managed to prove and was seen by everyone when Loki admitted his deeds. Odin goes into battle with Loki, while Mike is on the ground holding his father in his last moments alive. ivar says to the boy:
Son… Unfortunately I couldn't see you grow up… I'm sorry! Father… I'm happy with the man he's become!
In the fight between Odin and Loki, the son tries to kill his father at all costs. The family relationship no longer exists. He's just thinking about his plan with Roland now. Even though he doesn't know his son anymore. Odin can't attack to kill, being limited to defending.
FATHER! Loki… If you don't take it seriously, you'll have the same fate as that man!
Ivar closes his eyes and his heart to definitely beat. He is no longer with us. The man who had everything taken from him. His wife, son and nation. Mike hugs him and cries. The boy is lost and again hears his name being called. This time, he felt the warm soul beside him and could see Astrid in shape.
Mike! Do not give up! You were close to defeating him! Stop Loki and take the sword for yourself and I will seal it. My brother's power is increasing more and more I can't, Astrid! He is very strong. I almost died, if it wasn't my father it would be me! Mike! Not over yet! I will give you my blessing and the power I never gave to any of Mjolnir's former owners! Nobody deserves it as much as you! What ?
Before he knows it, Mike feels his wounds healing and a power never seen before entering him. The goddess decided to trust the mere mortal to bestow the strongest blessings on Mike. This gets Loki's attention as he looks at the boy getting remarkably powerful. He gets rid of Odin and goes to attack Mike who easily dodges.
The boy's eyes are blue and the rays are back around him and Mjolnir intensely. And so he goes on the offensive. This time, Mike lands several blows and hurts Loki who finds himself cornered by the boy to the point where he can't even use his sword to defend himself. And so Mike delivers the last blow that separates the Man's Slayer from Loki's hands by going away from him. The traitor tries to take it, but Mike immobilizes him and so he is left on the ground.
Thanks to the blessing of God Astrid he got the strength to fight again, otherwise he would be alive, the problem in his view is that she could have done it before. This proves that she was always reticent about the boy, even after the date. But not only that, she still loves her brother and fears he might be destroyed completely. Mike approaches Loki immobilized and says:
It's over, Loki! You want total destruction! A threat like you cannot exist in any world! It's time to eliminate evil before it develops!
Odin from a distance sees that Mike is raising his hammer above his shoulders. The same move he'd made when he'd nearly executed Thor for what he'd done to his father. Odin runs to prevent him from doing this and yells no. However, this time, Mike cannot obey his master.
Astrid in her spectral form is beside Mike who nods his head at Mike's decision. And so, Mike goes down to Mjolnir to kill Loki, but before he can reach his body, the Man's Slayer takes the lead and a clash with Mjolnir occurs, causing a huge explosion, pushing Mike away.
The boy wonders that this hasn't happened before, even hitting the sword several times during the fight. Something different happened this time, other than that the Man's Slayer moved of its own accord. Mike gets up and sees a cloud of dust cover where Loki was.
After the dust settles, Mike sees a new person standing there. A man he had never seen before. The man has long brown hair and a well-built physique. Mike widened his eyes not believing he could be who he thought he was. He looks at Astrid, and the goddess has both hands over her mouth, showing great surprise.
That's enough for Mike to understand that he's not just a man in front of them. He is the god Roland, brother of Astrid. The clash between the weapons freed him, something not even the goddess expected. Roland's physical form is right in front of everyone. He has his arms outstretched, taking a deep breath and laughing. The god cannot believe he is free again after thousands of years.
Mike doesn't waste any time and is about to attack the man who has just emerged. He tries to hit Roland, but to no avail. The god stops his one-handed attack and takes Mike's Mjolnir and says to him:
Thanks to you I was released! I am so grateful! As proof of this! I won't kill him now! How did you get back? It's impossible! says Astrid. Sister! How good to see you again! I was released because of your blessing! Only the power of the one who sealed me could set me free! I absorbed the blessing you gave that boy and used it to undo the seal and here I am! Ugh...
Roland responds and speaks very sarcastically. There's no denying that Astrid's brother is back and with the same intentions as before. In other words, Ragnarok is here and it's more real than ever. Mike wanted to end the evil in the bud by trying to kill Loki, but everything got worse. He unleashed the greatest evil of all time.
Loki tries to sit on the ground due to a battle with Mike and is very happy with the coming of Roland who he wants to help create a new world. The god looks at his faithful subject and says:
We did it, Loki! And it was better than we planned! I didn't expect my early return! Yes, my lord! The initial plan to make giants and Asgardians fight, and so we would use this opportunity to capture Mjolnir, didn't work out but I think the result is now much more satisfactory! Undoubtedly… I was sealed for a long time! I am weak! There is still a lot to be perfected and planned! Well… You guys gained some more time to live!
The god grabs Loki and puts him on his shoulders, and opens a portal immediately. He looks everyone in the eye and heads towards Mike, saying the last words before entering the portal.
Thanks again kid! I think we'll see each other again!
Mike is bereft, Mjolnir was the key to freeing Roland from the Mans Slayer this whole time, that was Loki's goal all along. Bring Mjolnir up and use it to undo the seal. The boy made his job easier. Loki knew if Asgardians and giants went to war. The weapon would come on the scene again after being missing for so many years.
The advisers and other soldiers who were far away due to the intense battle, approached. Erik is alive, but still at risk. Odin helps Thor to his feet. Everyone is looking at Mike angrily, they don't need to say anything, they blame the boy for starting Ragnarok. Thor points to Mike and says:
Arrest this man! Now! What ? - Asks Odin, surprised by his son's decision. He must be tried for being a crime! Mainly for starting Ragnarok!
Mike looks to his side and sees soldiers approaching to arrest him. The boy has no more strength. Astrid who is with him still says:
Mike! Take the hammer and open a portal away from here! If they arrest you they will kill you!
The boy runs to Mjolnir who is a few meters away from him. Soldiers try to hit him with a sword and grab him, but he just dodges them and takes the hammer and immediately enters the portal created apart from the hammer. The boy who wanted to save the world ended up chaining him to an end. To chaos. Which makes him wonder, including himself, if he is the chosen one.
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8 1545The Gate of Shadows
Society views witches as abominations, and as such, treats them that way. While on an errand for her coven, Lilith spies on a young Lycan boy playing with his friends, wistful for the life she could have had. In a twist of fate, she encounters him again, and a relationship blossoms between them. But in a world that wants nothing to do with witches, will their relationship survive the stigma? Notes: This is my first story. I hope you enjoy it! I welcome any feedback! The story is 232,639 words in total. *Not a short story by any means.* ~Currently editing chapters for better quality~Working on chapters 22-24 currently for quality- Will get to them eventually~ -Story is completed- Sequel Available-
8 439I Will Be Everyone
What would you do if you woke up with a body in your bed? Not a dead body, but a duplicate of yourself, a copy who's mind was connected to yours. Then, what happens when you keep splitting and traveling and experiencing absolutely everything? Who would you be if you became everyone?
8 163Defy the Legends
"The hand of Fate works in ways inconceivable to those uneducated in her divine method. No trial reaches an end until she sings of it's conclusion... and she's very shy." ~??? Defy The Legends follows a group of forgotten heroes dubbed the "Defiant," each of nine being the reincarnations of legendary warriors embodying the virtues of humanity, who defended the world of Takera from the denizens of the Void thousands of years past. Through cryptic and oftentimes dire means, each coming of these heroes are slowly but surely drawn to each other by an age-old bond, bringing them together when the world is on the brink of annihilation: this cataclysm known as the Great Schism. However, they now remain scattered throughout the world, following a horrific event that ultimately left all but one with a curse to nullify their bond, ensuring that they'd never reunite to prevent the Schism's next arrival. One of those possibly stricken with this curse is named Kyoya Miskrit, the miscreant unknowingly pursuing a path with no way back -- and with a new threat arising from deep within the Demons' Void, he's forced to trust someone believing themselves to be a long-lost ally and assist them in gathering the Defiant once again, in hopes of silencing the whispers of darkness that have begun creeping back from the depths... ...Only this time, for good. _________________________________________________________________________ ***As of Feb. 1st, 2021, the version of this fiction found on Wattpadd is officially synced with the version showcased here. Thank you for your patience!
8 433Re: Corruption
A man gets butchered by a person he considered a friend, when he finally tasted death, he wakes up, thinking it was all a hallucination.He relives the last moments of his life, how he was brutally murdered, for a reason, which is now unknown to him.He slowly loses more and more of his old memory, until he only vague remembers, that he was once a human.Follow him, as he is reborn, reincarnated, as one of the lowest living creatures. And how he is destined to rise again.---------------------------------------Before you think wrong of my choice of race for the mc, I want to inform you that although he starts as a Goblin, he will be nothing like Rou from Re:Monster (which is one of the main inspirations for this).---------------------------------------This is my first fiction, so I would love some feedback or your opinions in general. English isn't my main language either, so if you see any mistakes regarding grammar or anything else, please inform me. I don't plan on ending this fiction anytime soon, but due to school and work I may not have time to write chapters on a frequent base. Btw later on there may be Romance included, so I will put these into the categories, but don't expect anything sexual to happen in the first few chapters.
8 170Love's Desire
Jadion, a young love god travels down to earth because he sees a very attractive prince nicknamed Vex.THE SAME UNIVERSE AS TBDTR
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