Before Odin brought the Asgard Gods to Norse and became the absolute center of Norse Mythology, you were the true supreme god of that land, representing all the powerful forces that were absolutely irresistible in the eyes of ancient humans, such as lightning, war, justice, judgment. That was until Odin and the faith of the Asgard Gods were brought to Norse by Vikings—
In the new version of Norse Mythology, Odin replaced you to become the new King of the Gods. He not only took your divinity and possessed your wife, but also demoted you—once a revered King of the Gods—to be one of the sons of the new King of the Gods, Odin. As the new Norse Mythology spread widely, the powerful Collective Imagination greatly weakened your divinity. You were unwilling to accept this, but it was almost Impossible for you to resist Odin, so you began to hate Loki, who provided crucial assistance to Odin in becoming the King of the Gods—especially when you discovered the absolute rift between Loki and Odin.
.. Keep talking!
Tyr's voice lost its original honesty and generosity, becoming cold and oppressive.
Even if you lose your status as a High God, you are still the noble God of Judgment and Justice, the God of War who commands Valhalla; naturally, it is impossible for you to lower yourself to such petty schemes of sowing discord—moreover, Odin's attitude toward Loki has always been strange. Even without external provocation, their relationship would inevitably deteriorate. You only need to wait, wait for the conflict between Odin and Loki to escalate to a point where it can no longer be mended, then—
Hela paused: "When you put your right hand into Fenrir's mouth, what were you thinking? Was it the joy of an irreversible Fate, or the smugness that the Asgard Gods, led by Odin, would eventually reap what they had sown—but I believe that, in that moment, there was absolutely no sympathy for Fenrir in your heart!"
“Lady Hela, I love Fenrir very much. Among all the Gods of Asgard, I am the one who loves Fenrir the most!”
Tyr emphasized, "From the day he arrived in the Asgard Golden Palace, I have been the one responsible for feeding him. I loved his innocence, he loved my honesty and integrity. We should have become the best non-blood-related father and son in the world, if he weren't Loki's child, if he weren't the great wolf that brings about Ragnarok! It was Loki and Odin who brought misfortune upon him, not me!"
You could have secretly let him go before the tragedy occurred.
Wood said sadly, "Fenrir is an innocent child. If you had just let Fenrir go early, letting Fenrir reunite with Hela and Jormungand, none of the subsequent tragedies would have happened—you wouldn't have lost your right hand due to deception, Baldur wouldn't have been killed because of Loki's resentment, Ragnarok, which represents the ultimate Destruction of the Norse Gods, would naturally not have come."
“Ragnarok is an inevitability of Fate. No matter how We struggle or scheme, He will surely arrive—Every version of the future Odin has seen ends with Ragnarok, so—”
Because it is an unavoidable Fate, He and his Asgard Gods can continuously reap benefits from Loki while treating Loki and his children as clowns and calamities, humiliating them at will! And you, as a God of Justice, use the excuse that everything is Fate's arrangement to shamelessly watch so many unfair and unjust things happen!
Hela cursed loudly, his voice clanging and sharp like metal striking rock!
Jormungand Cat lay on Wood's shoulder, his golden eyes staring intently at Tyr.
[—What more do you want from us? What else can we possibly give you?]
I..
Tyr paused for a moment. "I hope Ragnarok can end in the most peaceful way possible, I hope the newborn World will be filled with beauty, I hope.."
That is absolutely Impossible.
Wood interrupted Tyr decisively: "Odin's various misdeeds will inevitably lead Ragnarok to the most tragic end. You, who reside in Valhalla and command the Valkyries, if you truly wish for Ragnarok to end peacefully, instead of advising us, Odin's victims, to be tolerant of Odin the perpetrator, you should advise Odin to stop His extreme methods!"
“.. Is it truly Impossible?”
Tyr's expression held a hint of helplessness.
Impossible! Absolutely impossible!
Wood's answer was indisputable.
Then—
Tyr tried to compose his words once more.
At that moment, a violent spatial vibration suddenly occurred.
Tyr's body was forcibly sent flying by an irresistible force!
（——!）
Before he could even let out a scream, he vanished from the edge of Wood's vision.
Of course, by this time, Wood no longer had the leisure to focus on its misery; his attention was concentrated on the entrance of the ward. "Boss, when did you—"
Just now.
Master walked into the room, his gaze lingering on Hela, who was blocking his path, for only a second before he pushed the Boy aside and picked up Wood with a smile. "Did you miss me?"
Very much—
Wood thought of the neglected Hela and the meeting with Odin and the other Norse Gods, said cautiously, "Hela, he—"
We can talk about their business later; right now, I just want to hold you and feel your aura.
What happened?
“Nothing..”
Master gave an ambiguous smile, then lowered his head, his nose brushing against the side of Wood's neck and collarbone, sniffing the other's scent repeatedly and gently, as if confirming his own property.
Wood did not understand His behavior at this moment, but he could feel the profound emotion hidden behind this gesture.
(The Boss must.. during those years we were apart, he, Odin and the others came by just now; even though he doesn't say it aloud, he likely still cares deeply about my past with Odin.. even though it was a false brotherhood, even..)
What are you thinking about?
Hmm?
Wood let out a reflexive grunt: "I—"
Your heart is beating very fast, your thoughts are in disarray, which shows that you were just lost in wild imaginings, those imaginings were about me.
Master looked up, his handsome, god-like face quietly meeting Wood's eyes. "Can you be honest with me?"
I—
Wood bit his lip and decided—
I was wondering, Boss, do you really not mind my past with Odin and the others? After all, I once lived with them in Norse as Loki, I even.. even now, I still have connections with him.. I feel like I.. anyway, if I were the Boss, I definitely couldn't do it!
I do indeed mind; I hope you can step out from their shadow as soon as possible.
Master said gently, "Whether it be Hela, Jormungand, or Fenrir, I hope they can emerge from the shadows and find true freedom as soon as possible."
Even if They—
You don't actually think they have nothing to do with me, do you?
Master lowered his head, a gentle kiss landing on the tip of his nose: "Don't forget, we are not humans; we do not need to follow the laws of reproduction established by humans."
Th-th-that..
Realizing the implication, Wood was both shocked and delighted: "So, they—"
I knew it the first time I saw Him!
Jormungand grunted in displeasure.
Hela also murmured, "It can't be helped. Papa has lost too many memories, to the point where he can't even remember his own origin, leaving him with nothing but instinct—how could he possibly remember such common knowledge?"
[True!]
Jormungand expressed deep agreement, scratching his cheeks and beard with his forepaws.
Beside them, the Anubis Dog nodded repeatedly in agreement.
Papa has always insisted on being human all these years, living in a human way and thinking from a human perspective, so it's inevitable that he has become.. uh, Papa~ I don't mean to mock you. I just think you should—you should..
Unable to find the words, Anubis lowered his head guiltily.
“..”
Wood, having heard the subtext in Anubis's voice, felt his cheeks flush with shame.
Seeing this, Master took the initiative to change the subject: "The meeting with Odin was very unpleasant, wasn't it?"
Yes, we almost got into an argument.
Wood said indignantly, "He threatened me with Fenrir, demanding that I help Them survive Ragnarok, but that is Impossible!"
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Chapter 85 Odin and the World Tree (7)
—If They proactively released Fenrir and offered me a sincere apology for their actions back then, I might have provided the necessary assistance out of consideration for the fact that everyone is a part of Earth. However, not only have They failed to release Fenrir and failed to apologize to me, but They have also collaborated with Cain and, as if it were only natural, blamed me, claiming that everything was my fault! It is simply too much!
Wood added.
So—what are your thoughts on the future?
Master asked leisurely.
The future? The future is, of course—
Wood froze, suddenly remembering that Fenrir was still in the hands of Odin and the other Asgard Gods.
“.. What should I do to rescue Fenrir safely? That Guy cannot be relied upon. Although he occasionally feels guilty for the deception of years past, dares not approach Fenrir or look Fenrir in the eye, deep down, he always.. his stance has always leaned toward the Gods of Asgard..”
Tyr is indeed untrustworthy.
As for Odin and his followers—well, I don't think Odin and Loki's Children have ever thought about making peace with me; they only want to continue extracting benefits from me, just as they have in the past—
To be able to say such words shows that you have finally woken up and seen through their true faces.
Master lowered his head, his lips brushing softly against Wood's skin: "Rather than pondering the thoughts of Odin and the others, perhaps we should first figure out Cain's position."
Cain.. Oh, right! Cain's position is indeed very strange.. He is the Progenitor of Humanity, at the same time, the Progenitor of Vampires and Ogres, with an ultra-high concentration of Cthulhu genes within his body, but he is also.. He looks..
As he spoke, Wood frowned deeply.
Has he really been possessed by the Cthulhu Gene, wanting to help those Outer Space Monsters occupy our World?
My conclusion is—no!
Master said calmly and with certainty, "There is a massive void within Cain. Because of this void, he has long suffered in the agony of Nothingness, but that does not mean he wishes for Earth, the human home, to be occupied by Cthulhu Creatures. He is merely—"
I am just what?
Cain's voice rang out abruptly.
Wood looked up and saw the monster with a White Scarf wrapped around its neck floating leisurely outside the window.
Cain!
Wood shouted reflexively, "What are you doing here! You shouldn't be with Odin and his followers right now—"
Odin and I are merely temporary allies, not partners.
Cain looked at Wood tenderly: "As long as you say those words to me, I will immediately jump to your side."
What words?
Wood asked curiously.
“Say you love me, that you need me, that you can't live without me..”
“!!”