chsdbacks Chapter 217 Laufey: Is Loki scared out of his wits by me?
Chapter 217 Laufey: Is Loki scared out of his wits by me?
Just as Thor was launching his direct attacks and getting more and more excited,
Far away in Asgard, Loki, sitting on his throne, stared wide-eyed in astonishment. He raised a hand to his chest, his head filled with question marks, and fell into a deep contemplation, questioning the meaning of life.
Oops... wait a minute, let me sort this out first...
Are you really my brother?
That reckless brute who always solves problems with a hammer, no matter the situation?!
This...this isn't right...?!
You shouldn't have such low intelligence!
Brother, you really are my brother!
Do you want to kill me with self-blame and guilt?!
Stop talking, stop talking!
If I keep talking, I really can't bear the pangs of my conscience anymore!
From being banished to the mortal realm to regaining his divine powers, how much time has passed?! Has the change been that drastic?!
Could it be that during the time Thor was a mortal, some filthy thing took the opportunity to possess this silly guy's body?
If that's really the case...
No matter what kind of demon or monster possessed him...
Please, whatever you do, don't get off him!
"Loki, are you alright, Loki?"
As Loki was lost in thought, unsure whether to continue lying to Thor who trusted him completely, or to stop now and confess everything to Thor.
Loki's prolonged silence led Thor to mistakenly believe that Loki had encountered some difficulties.
Then, thinking about how Asgard has lost the protection of its father Odin, and how Thor has been banished to Earth, and even the Asgardian quartet has come to Earth, leaving Heimdall as the only high-end fighter left.
This made Thor subconsciously think that, just as Loki had told him before, in order to sign a truce, the Frost Giants threatened Loki that Thor could never return to Asgard...
It must be the Frost Giants, those treacherous bastards who thought Loki was easy to bully and went further, proposing even more unequal treaties!
Otherwise, how could Loki, who, like him, had spent over a thousand years with the Asgardian quartet, have personally piloted the Destroyer armor to ruthlessly kill his former best friend?
Based on this reasonable and logical conjecture, Torton immediately pictured his "weak, pitiful, helpless, yet understanding" younger brother, struggling to stabilize the chaotic situation in Asgard while enduring the humiliation inflicted by the frost giants. He was instantly enraged, his anger soaring rapidly!
He narrowed his eyes, clenched his fists, and asked Loki the question, word by word.
"Looks like I guessed right... Did you suffer some injustice, Loki? Or did that bastard Laufey threaten you while Father and I were away, forcing you to deploy the Destroyer armor to hunt down Sif and the others?"
"...Uh, Thor, you might not believe it, but actually I..."
"Why wouldn't I believe you! I believe everything you say! We're brothers! So, don't be afraid, Loki. You've seen it yourself, I've regained my divine power and can continue to support you! If you have any grievances, or if anyone makes things difficult for you, just tell me!"
"By the Father God! I swear in the name of Thor, son of Odin!"
"I'll make those guys who dared to bully my brother while I was away regret ever being born!"
"..."
As is well known, the people of Asgard value their reputation highly.
Especially this kind of oath, with the Father God as the witness and one's own name as the witness, is just like the Chinese shouting "Our ancestors are above!" It has reached a point where it is a fight to the death!
Loki was so convinced that he could now tell Thor that everything he had done was at Laufey's behest.
Thor, who firmly believes this, will surely be enraged! He will charge to Jotunheim without hesitation, willing to die there, determined to fight Laufey, who has the home advantage, for a one-for-one exchange!
This is why, in addition to the shock in Loki's eyes, he immediately felt drenched in sweat.
Not only did the throne beneath him suddenly feel like a pin to sit on, but Loki also felt extremely uncomfortable all over.
Even the scepter he held in his hand, which Loki had long coveted and considered his life's dream, now felt like a burning hot stick. As if electrocuted by Loki, he threw it to the ground with a look of utter disgust!
Oh no, this is really bad...
If Thor knew that he had lied to him from the very beginning...
Even if Thor is magnanimous and willing to forgive him this time and continue to be his brother...
I'll be overwhelmed by guilt and self-blame, and I won't have the face to see Thor for the rest of my life!
As for following Thor's questioning, shifting the blame to Laufey, and clearing himself of suspicion?
Are you kidding me!
That's my own brother, who still trusts me completely even now!
Are you really going to let this idiot, who doesn't even suspect he's been tricked, run off to his death?!
Therefore, after weighing the pros and cons, he began to regret his actions, wondering what had gotten into him that made him so foolish as to risk losing his brother and taking Loki's dispensable throne. He forced his brain to work frantically, trying to use all his knowledge to find a usable solution.
However, after a short while, Loki discovered in despair...
Scheming and plotting are indeed his forte.
But how to be a true hero like Thor and make amends for one's mistakes...
Loki is truly experiencing a first-time experience, like a young woman getting married!
"Aha! Just as I suspected, Asgard is now outwardly strong but inwardly weak, and has reached its most vulnerable moment!"
Just when Loki was at a loss and didn't know what to do next...
The palace gates were suddenly forced open by brute force.
The next second, Laufey, who had casually tossed aside the guards frozen into ice sculptures, led a large group of frost giants and barged in as if no one else was there.
Amidst his arrogant and triumphant laughter, he announced that he would unilaterally tear up the cooperation agreement and betray Loki!
"Sorry, Loki, I've changed my mind... Not only will the sleeping Odin die here, but you, the current King of Asgard, will also perish! It's time for someone else to sit on the throne of the Nine Realms! Hahaha!"
However, to Laufey's utter surprise...
Laufey's conjecture is that Loki, upon learning this news...
Or he might become impotently furious, accusing Laufey of breaking his promise.
They might tremble with fear, trying to use that ridiculous blood ties to kneel down and beg for his mercy.
But I never expected...
Loki was only slightly taken aback when he saw Laufey arrive.
Then, Loki's face showed not a trace of panic or anger...
Instead, they looked as if they had seen a savior, their eyes shining, and Laufey, who had suddenly led a large army into Asgard at this critical moment, showed a joyful smile!