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Chapter 94 - Messenger from Takamagahara, please don't hold back!

As her secluded retreat, Freya had set up numerous spells around the cabin in the woods. These spells allowed Freya to quickly sense anyone who entered. Under these circumstances, Kratos was detected by Freya the moment he stepped inside.

As Kratos returned, Freya's expression also showed a hint of doubt.

Just as Freya was wondering who it could be, Atreus's surprised voice came from the other side.

"My dad's back? Uh... Aunt Freya, you look a little strange. Is something wrong with my father?"

"...No." Freya shook her head upon hearing Atreus's question and said, "It's not your father's problem, but...someone else who came here with us is acting strangely."

As she said this, Freya's gaze became more serious.

As the former Valkyrie Queen, Freya's power was largely sealed due to Odin's curse. However, her knowledge of magic and potions remained completely unaffected.

For example, the Mimir on Kratos's waist is a symbol of his imprisonment by Odin on the highest peak of Midgard for allegedly betraying him. In order to regain his freedom, he begged Kratos to cut off his head.

In reality, Mimir was already dead the moment he was beheaded. It was Freya's rune magic that reawakened the divinity within Mimir's body, bringing him back to life.

Although much of her power was sealed, this knowledge allowed Freya to instantly identify someone's identity, abilities, and special skills the moment she sensed someone entering her domain.

but now……

It was as black as ink.

It wasn't that it was unknowable, but rather that within this perceptual darkness, Freya could keenly sense an unusual commotion. Chaotic, disordered, yet filled with a strange order. Two entirely different concepts were mixed together, and the bizarre divinity it possessed was something that the gods of Norse and Greek mythology could never have conceived.

This is... an Outer God?

No, it's not an Outer God. Although the perception is very weak, almost imperceptible, from a level perspective, it hasn't reached the level of a true "god".

Perhaps in the eyes of mortals they are gods wielding immense power, but they themselves do not possess the authority befitting a god. And those seemingly intangible gazes and stares… are they messengers of deities from outer realms?

Thinking to herself, Freya said, "Wait a moment, I'll go see what's going on outside."

As she spoke, without having time to explain anything further to Atreus, Freya stood up and walked towards the door, her expression somewhat solemn.

Sensing its master's will, the giant tortoise, which had been lying on the ground with a giant tree growing on its back, slowly rose from the ground, revealing the wooden house beneath its shell.

Unlike other parts of the Nordic world, Freya's secluded retreat is a verdant paradise, teeming with life and vibrant with vibrant colors. It's a world apart from the other snow-covered regions.

Yes, it's much better looking than Asgard.

To be honest, Ron was speechless. This Norse mythical realm of Asgard was incredibly rudimentary. When he played the game, he imagined climbing over the high walls to find a magnificent palace complex. But it turned out to be just a rural farmhouse. From any angle, it couldn't compare to even a hair's breadth of the Marvel Asgard.

Without a doubt, Ron can say with absolute certainty that the toilets in Marvel's Asgard are more luxurious and expensive than the entire palace complex of Asgard in God of War.

Just then, Freya came out of the house.

Upon seeing Freya, a woman in her thirties, Ron's eyes lit up with interest.

Nearby, noticing Ron's expression and knowing his wicked nature, Mimir, who was clinging to Kratos's waist, also showed a look of disgust. But before Mimir could say anything, Freya, noticing that Mimir was still on Kratos, also showed a look of disgust.

She'd rather Kratos had lost Mimir.

Although they were acquaintances, Freya and Mimir did not get along well. This was evident when Freya resurrected Mimir—Freya spat at Mimir.

Some people see this as a blessing and would love to spit on someone. However, in Scandinavian tradition, spitting on someone represents a curse, contempt, and mockery. It is believed that this behavior will bring bad luck to the other person and weaken even the bravest warrior.

Noticing Freya's expression, Mimir also gave a cold smile, then stood by and watched Ron do his dirty work.

In fact, Ron still respected Freya quite a bit.

As the former Valkyrie Queen, Freya's power is undeniable; she could even be considered the most powerful deity among the Vanir. Although her marriage to Odin was seen as a betrayal by some Vanir, it is undeniable that Freya was still viewed with suspicion by every god.

Although Odin's curse on Freya prevented her from harming any Norse creatures through magic or physical means, Freya's affinity for all things allowed her to attack enemies by commanding plants. However, even more powerful than this method was her resurrection magic—

In the story, this Valkyrie Queen did more than just resurrect Mimir's head. In the final battle of God of War 4, she even resurrected a powerful frost giant to stop Kratos from fighting Baldr.

Without exaggeration, as a goddess, Freya's mastery of magic is absolutely among the strongest in the Norse pantheon. And the sword at her waist isn't just for show. If she could reclaim the Valkyrie Wings, even as a god, Freya would be literally a perfect, all-around being.

Freya's powerful life magic allows her to continuously revive corpses during battle. To be precise, she lacks the infinite regeneration ability of the World Virus, which utilizes zombie energy, making her vulnerable to being decapitated by high-level combatants like Odin and Thor. Otherwise, given the right opportunity, Freya alone could wipe out the entire Norse continent.

However, Freya's weaknesses were also obvious, and given her ability to escape at any time, Ron wasn't too nervous. He simply greeted her:

"You must be the renowned Valkyrie Queen Freya? It's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Ron."

"A pleasure to meet you, messenger of the gods from beyond the realms." Ron made no move to extend his hand, nor did Freya, standing beside him, intend to shake it. On the contrary, just as she had when she first met Kratos, Freya's gaze towards Ron was filled with wariness.

"You should know the treaty between the Kings of Gods; venturing into any divine realm at will is considered a provocation. Even if I kill you now, no one, not even the gods, will stand up for you. Norse mythology does not welcome outsiders."

"Don't be ridiculous, there are plenty of outsiders in Northern Europe." Ron said with a look of disdain after hearing Freya's words, "Let's not even talk about the Greek temples in Heraheim, Odin's vault alone has a lot of things from other realms of the gods. Besides, I'm a government employee, I reported to my superiors before coming here, otherwise Odin would already be knocking on the door by now."

Upon hearing this, Freya hesitated, staring at Ron for a moment. Just as Ron had said, despite being an outsider, there were no unusual spatial fluctuations around him. If it weren't for the precision of her spell and the fact that she had connected with the portal upon Ron's arrival, confirming that the other side wasn't the Norse realm, perhaps even Freya herself wouldn't have noticed Ron's anomaly.

Thinking this, Freya showed no sign of relaxing her vigilance. On the contrary, looking at Ron in front of her, after hesitating for a moment, Freya still shook her head and said coldly:

"These are two different things. I sense an aura emanating from you that is completely contrary to order. Even if you can suppress this malice temporarily, its mere existence represents a threat. Leave now, or I will take action."

As she spoke, Freya glanced at Kratos and said seriously, "Kratos, you're not from Norse mythology. The reason you've been able to live here for so long is because of your wife's magic and my magic. You should know the nature of the gods. If Odin finds out about this guy, none of us will have a good ending."

Upon hearing this, Kratos simply nodded silently, then said, "Don't worry, it's safe."

Kratos only knew that the system was called a system; he didn't have a deep understanding of it, nor did he have much desire to try new things. For Kratos, just being alive was good enough, even if every day in the future was unchanging; for Kratos, who was exhausted from fighting, it was a kind of indescribable relaxation.

Seeing Kratos's unwavering resolve, Freya frowned, but then drew her longsword, demonstrating her determination through her actions.

In response, Ron pointed to the longsword and said, "You're cursed by Odin. Can this sword really hurt anyone?"

"You know a lot, but unfortunately, you are not a Norse being." Upon hearing that Ron knew about Odin's curse, Freya's eyes showed a hint of suspicion, and she began to wonder if Ron had some connection with Odin.

While Freya was still pondering, Ron chuckled softly upon seeing her resistant expression. Then, under Freya's questioning gaze, Ron slowly stood up and walked towards her, saying, "Let's exchange a secret, Queen Freya."

"Don't mention that title!" Freya's face was full of disgust upon hearing the word "Queen of the Gods," just like Kratos's reaction when Mimir called him "the Spartan ghost."

Well, with that expression, it's no wonder that many players speculated that Freya would become Atreus's stepmother when God of War 4 ended.

Ron's face showed a hint of amusement at this.

In a sense, it's not impossible for Freya and Kratos to develop feelings for each other. Freya initially helped Kratos and the others because she was struck by a similar situation to Kratos, feeling that they were both unfortunate victims of fate. Therefore, Freya hoped to make amends for her own mistakes by helping Kratos.

Well, Atreus would probably like this stepmother... but that's just speculation about the future. More often than not, considering Kratos's muscular ego, the two are at best allies.

Seeing Ron approaching, Freya, though holding a longsword, did not attack. Instead, she coldly said after Ron got close, "You only have one chance to say one word."

Nodding, Ron simply pressed his head close to Freya's head, his lips near her ear, and whispered:

"Madam probably doesn't want Badr to know about the mistletoe either, does she?"

As he spoke, Ron wrapped his arm around Freya's waist and placed it on her pert buttocks—if that were the case, it would be like a Japanese adult film.

He didn't lay a hand on her. After saying that, Ron turned his head back and looked at Freya with a smile.

And Freya? Upon hearing the word "mistletoe," her entire body stiffened, goosebumps rising all over her body. But in her eyes, what surged wasn't fear, but an intense, undisguised killing intent!

Oh wow.

Feeling Freya's murderous glare, Ron quickly waved his hand, "Don't rush, I'm just saying, just listen, let's talk this out."

Well, it's obvious that the formulaic approach of Japanese adult films is ineffective. Aside from the illogical premise that most incriminating evidence in these films can be resolved by calling the police, Freya's very title speaks volumes about the decisions she'll make—she's the Valkyrie Queen.

Although Odin hid his wings, his fighting prowess remained undeniable. Back when Ron played God of War 4, he witnessed countless cutscenes of Valkyries executing him with their bare feet. Anyone who actually harbored such wicked intentions would most likely be torn to pieces, their problems resolved through violence.

Meanwhile, Mimir was already excited: "Yes, yes, yes! Keep going! This messenger from Takamagahara, please don't hold back! Give us more exciting plot twists, we want to see it, we love to see it!"

Kratos casually stuffed a rag into Mimir's mouth, indicating that they should continue their conversation and ignore the noisy bald man's talking machine.

Kratos was quick; if it were Ron, he would have been more likely to have just picked at his nose and wiped his rags.

Ron remained calm despite Freya's increasingly hostile gaze. The fact that Freya hadn't attacked, but instead waited for his reply after hearing the first sentence, showed that she clearly wanted to know more.

Ron simply stated bluntly, "Your protection of Baldr will become the culprit in Baldr's death."

(End of this chapter)