Returning to New York, feeling utterly comfortable. Vincent felt his luck wasn't too good. So he found his Goddess of Luck, Domino, and "learned from her" (intimacy). Went home refreshed to sleep. At the same time, throwing everything that happened in Asgard to the back of his mind.
Asgard, Royal Palace.
With Vincent's departure, Goddess of Death Hela restored her original domineering aura. Queen vibes exploded. As for the mark Vincent left in her body, she couldn't erase it, but after all, she was a female killing god who had experienced countless storms of blood. Her psychological quality and pressure-bearing ability were strong enough.
Looking at the subjects kneeling in submission. Hela's inner anger also subsided. She didn't harbor excessive malice toward Asgardians. What she was truly angry about was that her once incomparably glorious deeds were completely erased by Odin. Odin not only sealed her but also erased her from Asgard's history. This was completely killing her. She was a God of Asgard. Yet what she received was betrayal from the clansmen she once paid everything to protect.
"I don't blame you." Hela smiled. "We can be considered friends made after a fight; all grievances are written off. I will only record this debt on Odin, and shouldn't vent anger on you."
"But foolish loyalty can only happen once. Your lives were bestowed by me."
"I hope you cherish them well and continue to guard Asgard."
"Regarding the Odinson Royal Family matters, I hope you maintain an independent role, don't get involved, at least shouldn't be driven by emotion."
Hela Odinson's words were a warning. Also a hope. Next, she still needed to deal with her two stupid brothers. However, having seen much future information, Hela's goal had changed. She possessed a higher conquest goal in her heart. Just as Vincent showed disdain for Asgard. In his eyes, the so-called Nine Realms were just a fish pond slightly larger than Earth. And the enemies she once faced were just somewhat famous strongmen in the universe. The strongmen who could truly decide the fate of cosmic beings never showed their true faces. And this group was Hela Odinson's target.
"Odinson family matters, handled by Odinson family members."
"I am now the First Heir; the Kingdom cannot be without its King."
"Inheriting Asgard is the legal tradition set by ancestors. If my brother Thor really returns, if he disagrees with me becoming Asgard's Queen, I allow him to challenge me."
Hela Odinson spoke domineeringly.
Heimdall lowered his head. Holding the Guardian Sword (Hofund) in his hand.
"Tidy up Asgard, everything continues to operate according to the original model. But my style won't be as merciful and weak as Odin's."
"Asgard's glory allows no one to stain it."
"Revitalizing Asgard's glory is my mission."
Hela's domineering momentum swept the audience. Peaceful for many years, Asgard finally welcomed the rule of their Iron-Blooded Queen. They had no ability to change it. But this Queen generously gave them a glimmer of hope. Their Asgardian Prince Thor Odinson could challenge this Death God. Thor had huge prestige among the masses. But the hot blood in many Asgardians' hearts hoped to follow this Iron-Blooded Queen, conquering north and south, establishing immortal merits, and entering Valhalla after death. All glory was for entering Valhalla after death.
Hela Odinson ascended the throne to become King of Asgard. This news spread in the Aesir God Realm. Many ancient existences in the Nine Realms finally recalled their memories of fearing the Queen. Races that were originally restless and dissatisfied with Asgard's rule immediately quieted down. The illustrious Death God returned from hell. She became the nominal true King of the Nine Realms. Although many powerful forces were unconvinced. But they understood, this Asgardian Queen didn't have Odin's mercy, nor Odin's compromise and concession.
Following Thor beheading the Grandmaster's bravest warrior (Hulk?). And snatching the Grandmaster's spaceship, returning to Asgard.
Asgard operated methodically. Queen Hela's ability was also revealed undoubtedly. During this time, through her own commander charm, she built up Asgard's legions. And firmly controlled Asgard in her hands.
The first thing she did was correct Asgard's history. And cast Odin into the abyss. But Hela understood, completely erasing Odin's mark was impossible. She was just eliminating Odin's influence. But couldn't erase that Odin was the greatest King in Asgard's history. Even if she, as Asgard's Commander, conquered everywhere. But the true King was still Odin Odinson.
Hela understood clearly how Asgard's glory came about back then. How Odin's throne came about. If she didn't listen to Vincent's advice. The future would inevitably head toward the situation of Cul Borson.
"Odin, everything happening to me, actually you once single-handedly created." Hela Odinson said so.
Once Odin's full name was Odin Borson. Second son of Bor Burison and Giantess Bestla. And the previous King of Asgard wasn't Bor Burison. But God of Fear Cul Borson.
And Odin's eye wasn't lost in battle (with Frost Giants). Hela remembered this history. Sealed history, not allowed to be known. Asgard's truly erased history.
Because Odin wanted everyone to forget the God of Fear Cul Borson. Anyone remembering Cul Borson, this God of Fear, as long as fear for him was generated in the heart, the God of Fear could continuously gain power, becoming stronger thereby. Some ancient gods could only be completely killed by being forgotten. When people remembered him, birthing fear, Cul Borson would live forever and become incomparably powerful.
Odin's right eye was taken by Yggdrasil. He sacrificed his right eye, wanting to find a way from Yggdrasil to kill Cul Borson. But Yggdrasil told him, only his son could perish together with God of Fear Cul Borson.
"Aesheim (Earth/Midgard in ancient tongue?), which of the Nine Realms is it exactly?"
Hela fell into deep thought. The reason she agreed to Vincent not to kill Thor actually had another purpose. That was to keep Thor to perish together with God of Fear Cul Borson. As long as fear existed. Cul Borson wouldn't die. Just like Death Dimension existed, Hela wouldn't die.
But Hela found it hard to gain stronger power from Death Dimension. Yet another divine authority in her life showed up. She was Asgard's Commander, also a God born of Asgard. Truly mastering Asgard's life and death. As long as she was in Asgard, her power would become stronger and stronger. Life tied to Asgard. This was one reason Odin feared her power and sealed her. If not sealing Hela, her ambition would grow with power, and her power would one day surpass Odin. By then, Odin would find it hard to restrain her actions.
"The prophecy of Ragnarok won't disappear." Hela Odinson calmed down to think.
Prophesized Surtur would bring Ragnarok to Asgard. Now Surtur and Eternal Flame fell into Vincent's hands. And his every move would determine the Twilight of Asgardian Gods.
"My man, even without owning Eternal Flame and Surtur's Skull, with his power alone can bring Twilight to Asgard."
"And another existence who can bring Ragnarok to Asgard must be Cul Borson, my Uncle."
Hela Odinson calculated clearly in her heart. She could see Vincent wasn't interested in Asgard. But he needed Asgard's existence to restrain the Titan Thanos. Titans were giants of ancient times. They were enemies with Asgard. In the future if Thanos destroyed Asgard, he wouldn't be soft-hearted.
"Titan race must perish."
Vincent wants to deal with Thanos? No, this is Hela's enemy. She won't allow Vincent to intervene.
Spaceship crossed the stars, landing in Asgard.
"Is this the Hela you mentioned, killing massively in Asgard?" Valkyrie covered her forehead, revealing a helpless expression.
The Valkyrie Legion, following Odin's order, suppressed Hela's rebel army. But Asgard's most elite Valkyrie Legion was wiped out by Hela. She escaped everything. But finally persuaded by Thor. She returned to fight. Once escaped, now she didn't want to continue escaping. It was Loki who made her recall that battle. Made her recall her comrades.
Valkyrie Brunnhilde looked at the familiar Palace. She knew Hela succeeded. After a thousand years, she returned again. Sat on the throne.
Heimdall opened his eyes. Looking at the spaceship on Bifrost. He saw Thor. Saw former Valkyrie. Even saw Loki on another descending warship. Sighed slightly. Everything changed. Ragnarok wouldn't descend (in the original way). Asgard's Queen already ruled the Palace. And the person helping Hela complete this great cause was a Midgardian. He even conquered Queen Hela.
"Heimdall!!!" Thor rushed angrily at Heimdall.
"You came back late. Your friend, the Midgardian, conquered Asgard, conquered your sister Hela, and pushed her to be Asgard's Queen."
Heimdall told what he saw. Not that he didn't want to notify Thor in advance. But Asgard was blocked. A very weird and powerful force blocked his ability.
"My friend?" Thor widened his eyes. Couldn't think of which friend came to Asgard.
"Ice Demon."
Hearing these three words (two words in Chinese), Thor trembled all over.
"Vincent Hall?" He almost screamed.
"Who is Ice Demon? Who is Vincent Hall?" Valkyrie asked curiously. Besides hatred for Hela, she had more fear. She understood Hela's power and terror clearly. Someone who could make all Asgardian warriors despair. Even Odin didn't hold absolute advantage before her. Only sealing her. To conquer this female demon, and make Asgardians willingly accept Hela as Queen—one could imagine this Midgardian's power.
"He is a God in the true sense."
Thor pondered for a moment. Recalling the Vincent he contacted. He understood Vincent's terror clearly. Especially since he just returned from Earth. Ultron's terror made Thor feel tricky. Even despair. But this guy appeared, didn't even let Ultron have any ability to fight back, and wiped out the Ultron Legion. Omega Beams' terror. Time-Space Freeze made people even more helpless. Thor knew if he really faced Vincent, he wouldn't even touch Vincent's body before being killed. Even a God appeared so ridiculous before him.
"God in the true sense? Someone you, the God of Thunder, call God must be a terrible guy." Valkyrie got interested.
Heimdall remained calm, recalling everything he saw.
"Hela had no power to fight back before him."
This sentence completely made Valkyrie unable to hold back.
"Then still fight?" Valkyrie was dissatisfied.
Thor's face was gloomy and uncertain. Hela was his sister. Though they had no affection. And Father always warned him. But when Asgard peacefully transferred power, his heart wavered.
"Ice Demon gave a promise; Hela won't move against you, nor pursue you." Heimdall: "When she ascended, she said if you want to be King of Asgard, she allows you to challenge her."
"Then what are we waiting for." Thor looked firm. He thought of his Mjolnir. Crushed by Hela. But he didn't allow himself to retreat. He wanted to defeat Hela, telling Hela Father wasn't wrong. But she wasn't suitable to lead Asgard forward.
Dong dong dong~~ War drums sounded.
Large numbers of Asgardian warriors stood on both sides of Bifrost. They looked at Thor respectfully. Eyes full of hope. Most were loyal to Thor. And these warriors, many were once Thor's comrades.
"Thor, we died once, forced helplessly to submit to Hela. You must defeat her and become King of Asgard." Sif looked at Thor nervously. She once had a chance to be Queen. But Thor had no romantic feelings for her. He even chose an Earth human. Sif had given up this idea. But as a former comrade, she hoped Thor could reclaim everything.
Looking at former comrades, Thor's heart was even heavier. This was a battle. Win, he restores everything. Lose, he leaves Asgard.
A spaceship entered Asgard again. Not intercepted. Loki walked down from the ship. Like a noble prince. But seeing everything on Bifrost, immediately realized something wrong. Asgard changed hugely. His eyes rolled, seeming to think how to seize everything.
"Thor, what happened?" Loki asked deeply.
"I want to challenge the King of Asgard." Thor's eyes flashed with thunder. He awakened Thor Force (Thunder Power) in the Arena. He knew even without Mjolnir, he could master Thunder Power himself. This was his only chance to turn defeat into victory.
"Fight Hela?" Loki exhaled. This madman. Doesn't know Hela's power?
"Interested in going together? I will give the throne to you." Thor suddenly looked at Loki. He preferred Loki mastering Asgard to seeing Hela lead Asgard to endless war.
"Do I have a way out?" Loki spread hands helplessly.
The two walked proudly across Bifrost. Saw Queen Hela sitting on the throne, looking down at them.
"My two stupid brothers, exactly how ignorant are you to bring harm to the once-future me."
This was Hela's first sentence. Loki immediately realized the meaning. Even inferred in the future, Hela failed under their siege (or Surtur). But now everything changed. Ice Demon came to Asgard.
Thinking of Ice Demon. Loki felt cold all over. He understood Ice Demon's terror. Even the Thanos he relied on—if the two conflicted, who won or lost was unknown.
"Can't blame you either; Odin failed in educating you." Hela's gaze fell on Thor.