Nordic: I Created a Forbidden Land for the Gods

"Not bad, you made perfect use of the cards in your hand and were actually able to kill the giant beast that had not yet reached the peak of its power in such a short time."

"If it were me, under the same conditions, I probably couldn't think of a better way to do it."

Beside Neil, Slud spoke in a clear and melodious voice, offering this praise.

Her phoenix eyes darted around as she looked at the carcass of the giant beast in the distance, a sense of melancholy washing over her as she recalled the first time she faced a beast of the same level.

Although she was young and not yet ready to go to the battlefield, she was still an outstanding member of her generation, attracting the attention of many main god families who wanted to recruit her.

They offered very generous terms, but Slud was determined to drive all the giants out, so she resolutely chose the path of becoming a Valkyrie.

The test she was given was by her older sister Brunhilde, and the task was to hunt a giant beast of the same level.

She passed the exam, of course, but the process was not smooth; it took her more than three days. Even so, she was the student who took the shortest time in that year.

But now Neil only took two days, no, from encounter to kill, the total time was less than a day.

This is because, as a mortal, he gets to sleep and rest at night.

"Moreover, the prey hunted was a two-headed shark, a type with high-level runes in its bloodline."

"If he weren't a mortal, even if he were just the lowest-ranking Heroic Spirit, he would be a prime candidate for marriage alliance."

Slud shook her head, no longer thinking about such things, and gently pulled the rope with her hand.

Her hands were fair and smooth, like warm jade, but with that movement, the ten-meter-tall giant shark carcass in the distance was immediately dragged back at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The commotion was so great that it even stirred up huge waves, causing the sea battlefield, which had just ended, to churn and surge once again.

Neil's killing of the two-headed shark and the full-scale explosion of the two lightning rune traps caused quite a stir, which had already attracted the attention of some giant beasts in the vicinity.

Everything that flies in the sky and swims in the sea possesses a certain level of intelligence. Looking at the ten-meter-tall corpse floating on the sea, they all have greedy eyes, wanting to grab a piece of meat.

But the big commotion Neil made did have a real deterrent effect on them.

Furthermore, the sheer shock of Slud's pull caused them to momentarily abandon any thoughts of daring to overstep their bounds over the giant shark carcass.

They looked wary, but there was still greed in their eyes. After all, if they couldn't eat the main course, couldn't they at least drink some soup?

Besides the giant sharks, there are so many fried fish floating on the surface of the sea.

They had noticed this place before, but were wary of the two-headed shark and dared not steal its food.

But things are different now!

However, their reactions were also within Neil and Slud's calculations.

As the Valkyrie pulled, all the fried fish on their way to the island were gathered together as if they had been swept away by a broom.

They gathered in front of the man and the god.

Even if the anthropomorphic gazes were filled with astonishment and resentment, they had no choice but to withdraw and retreat in frustration.

They all know that even at their peak, the Two-Headed Shark wouldn't dare approach Winterfell Island casually.

"If you use this method from now on, it will save you a lot of trouble. At least you won't have to go to the sea so often anymore."

"After all, that's too risky and physically demanding, it's not worth it."

Slud loosened the rope in her hand and spoke in a tone that was both instructive and caring.

Neil laughed and agreed.

Slud wanted to say something more, but paused, and a light suddenly flashed in her right eye, and a rune appeared uncontrollably in it.

She was stunned for a moment, then her consciousness suddenly detached from her body, floating out of her body as if she had traveled tens of thousands of miles, and appeared out of thin air in a palace.

Although it was indoors, it seemed so vast that no boundaries could be seen. The dome was entirely black, but covered with countless crystals, resembling a galaxy. It was supported by twelve stone pillars engraved with various runes, and connected to a golden floor at the other end.

Precious metals, which are priced by the gram in the mortal world, are just common bricks here, not worth mentioning.

"The 'Summoning' rune granted to the Valkyrie has been triggered. Does this mean there's an important mission to be planned?"

Slud, who was here, was in a semi-illusory soul state, while her true body was still on Winterfell. This state was very strange, but it was not the first time she had experienced this.

In the center of the palace stands a throne, majestic and enormous, upon which sits a powerful figure.

He was tall, thin, with thin lips, long, silvery-white hair and beard, and a stern face with deep lines that exuded an imposing and unyielding authority.

He held a long spear, a black raven perched on his shoulder, and wore an eyepatch over his left eye, revealing a chilling, eerie light emanating from his right eye, as if from the depths of hell.

Feeling the intense pressure emanating from him, Slud's beautiful face turned solemn, and she almost instinctively knelt on one knee.

"Greetings, Father God."

Other figures in the hall also spoke, each clad in armor and possessing unparalleled beauty. As Valkyries, even as illusory spirits, they exuded a divine aura.

They were all the best among the Aesir gods.

And without exception, they all knelt down, for the sole reason that this lord possessed that unique and supreme qualification.

King of the Asgardians.

Father of all Valkyries.

Odin!

"It seems everyone's here, so let's get to it."

"The reason I have summoned you here is to discuss the matter of opening up a new battlefield."

"If all goes well, we can inflict considerable damage on the giant race and further enhance our divine race's control over Norse mythology."

"We won't say too much at this stage, just some information. That's all. You should also make the corresponding and comprehensive preparations for this."

Looking around at the Valkyries, the old man on the throne spoke calmly, each word like a thunderous boom, causing the atmosphere to tremble.

His tone was indifferent; despite being nominally the father of the gods, his attitude was like that of a superior and subordinate, devoid of warmth.

He didn't even utter a simple "get up," yet he made them obey his commands with humility.

These invincible and proud Valkyries, who dominated the battlefield, listened with commonplace enthusiasm.

Because of her injury, Slud's spirit form is the most ethereal among the many figures.

She wouldn't have come here on her own initiative if she hadn't been drawn here by the runes.

Thinking of Neil being left alone on Winterfell Island, potentially in danger at any moment, her expression, which should have been focused on understanding her superior's intentions, now showed a hint of unnatural anxiety.

"Can we finish this quickly?"

Although she knew that what Father God was saying was very important and that she had to listen carefully, she was indeed listening attentively.

But she couldn't help feeling that it was a bit long-winded.

She should be able to finish speaking more quickly and directly, so she can go back and assist Neil sooner.

Slud's expression was conflicted, but as if she had thought of something, her slender eyebrows twitched.

This might be an opportunity.

Because of his injury, he cannot actively use many runes, making it difficult for him to save himself or call for help from the outside world.

But now it is not she who is initiating the "summoning" but the Father God, and she is able to communicate with the Father God.

If we were to make a request to this king of the Aesir gods now.

Would that solve her and Neil's predicament?