I, a ship girl, am the savior of civilization.

It's more interesting to watch the progress bar rise from the void.

As the three fell into an eerie silence, Loki rushed to the main control room of the Rainbow Bridge. Heimdall, severely injured, was unable to stop him, while Laura and Belial were unsure whether they should intervene.

If it had been stopped, Loki wouldn't have fallen into the Void Current, and thus wouldn't have encountered Thanos. The Avengers' fate in the upcoming Battle of New York would have been completely altered.

But not stopping him and letting Loki's behavior run rampant seems a bit unreasonable.

Or, just pretend you don't know this person and don't know what they're up to, so you don't react.

Just as Laura was pondering what excuse to use to convince herself, Loki, still holding Gungnir's hand, arrived at the Rainbow Bridge.

Subsequently, the Rainbow Bridge was activated as a strategic weapon.

Alright, looks like I don't need to think about it anymore.

71. I never expected Odin to be like this.

With the Rainbow Bridge activated, Jotunheim is about to be completely destroyed. Loki feels that he will finally gain Odin's approval and ascend the throne.

However, Thor shattered Loki's dream completely by swinging his hammer.

The shattered Rainbow Bridge, the chaotic undercurrents of the void... the lingering power of the Rainbow Bridge enveloped Thor and Loki, making it impossible for them to maintain their posture.

In the end, it was Odin who awoke from his slumber as the king of the gods and pulled Thor back from his fall.

Odin pulled Thor along, and Thor pulled Loki along; this family drama was drawing to a close. With Loki willingly letting go and falling into the abyss, this farce in Asgard came to an end.

Although the Rainbow Bridge in Asgard is gone, the Dawn has been replicated and rebuilt. Moreover, whether it's the Rainbow Bridge or the Space Bridge, as long as there's a star map, Laura can easily return to Earth.

Therefore, Laura was not as pessimistic as Thor, who seemed to be about to die with his lover.

"I'm sorry, I've made it so you can't go back for now."

Suppressing his grief, Thor tried to adopt the demeanor befitting a crown prince: "Please stay in Asgard for a while, and I will find a way to send you back."

"Heimdall will lead you to the palace. My father may also summon you there. Please be prepared."

Seeing Thor's dejected and颓废 (颓废 is a difficult word to translate directly, but it conveys a sense of listlessness, dejection, and a lack of motivation) yet forced dignity, Laura couldn't bear it any longer. After thinking for a moment, Laura still said something.

"Ahem... If needed, Laura can provide assistance on behalf of Aierriel. Although Laura doesn't have technology like the Rainbow Bridge, Aierriel still has ways to facilitate spatial teleportation."

In exchange for a low-end version of the Space Bridge, Laura thought it was a worthwhile deal—perhaps even getting something from the King of Gods' treasury.

Moreover, having quietly stolen someone else's Rainbow Bridge technology, Laura felt bad about taking it for free, so she decided to make some compensation.

Laura's words reached Thor's ears, and his eyes immediately lit up. His gaze toward Laura and Belfast gradually became warm and ardent.

Damn, I thought I'd never be able to go back to Earth in this lifetime.

For a moment, Thor wore a silly grin. After giving his instructions, he excitedly went to Odin to discuss the matter.

The strategic significance of the Rainbow Bridge lies in two points: the ability to teleport anytime and anywhere and the power to destroy planets.

The former allows Asgard's army to quickly support any of the Nine Realms, while the latter becomes a strategic deterrent weapon for Asgard.

In comparison, the significance of spatial teleportation is clearly far greater. Without the Bifrost, even Asgard could not afford the cost of teleportation using only dark energy.

Once news of the destruction of the Rainbow Bridge spreads, some restless individuals may incite another riot.

Aieriel's willingness to provide teleportation support, and even to sell technology directly, would not only relieve Asgard's immediate crisis, but also represent a precious friendship.

Thor clearly doesn't have the authority to decide such matters. However, being Odin's son after all, he can usually get Odin to make a decision more quickly.

As for Loki, Thor was somewhat saddened, but he was also at ease. In the void turbulence, with Loki's abilities, at most he would be swept into some corner of the universe.

See you again someday.

After resting for a night in the palace arranged by Thor, Laura and Belfast received an oracle from Odin the next day.

Even Laura was a little nervous facing the most powerful boss in the Marvel Universe. However, remembering that she was negotiating with Belfast and was just there to make an appearance, Laura immediately relaxed.

Besides, I'm just a child, Odin shouldn't make things difficult for me, right?

Upon entering the main hall of Asgard, Odin sat high on his throne, with his queen Frigga and Thor standing on either side of him. Thor even smiled at Laura upon their arrival.

Gazing at Laura and Belfast, Odin's remaining eyes revealed the vicissitudes of time, piercing and dignified, yet without displaying the slightest hint of aggression.

After understanding what Aerriel was willing to offer, Odin's regard for Laura increased even further. Having held a high position for so long, Odin immediately recognized that Laura was the one in charge.

Aierriel, capable of easily providing such strategic-level technology, is certainly no ordinary company.

"My lords of El Riel, I am Odin, the King of Asgard. I am very grateful for your help to Asgard. Asgard truly needs the technology of the Space Bridge."

"On behalf of Asgard, I wish to build a bridge of friendship with Elriel. In return, I will offer you the magical knowledge of runes in exchange for a space bridge."

Runes are the foundation of Asgard's rise to power. The magical knowledge condensed from runes is an irresistible temptation for many weaker dimensional demigods.

In exchange for finished products, Odin didn't even require any technical expertise. Although the Space Bridge far surpasses the Rainbow Bridge in terms of effective distance and convenience for spatial teleportation, Belfast was still somewhat surprised to receive runes in return.

This aging god-king seems to possess great charisma.

Perhaps Odin is already preparing for Ragnarok.

With a slight smile, Belfast expressed her gratitude to Odin in accordance with royal etiquette, readily agreeing to the request and also gifting him a batch of vibranium, further enhancing the goodwill between the two parties.

As for the specific items, someone will be assigned to draft them for Belfast; a place like the Great Hall is clearly not suitable for doing such a thing.

The main purpose of this meeting was to welcome Laura and Belfast and to express Asgard's high regard for Elriel.

To put it simply, it's about meeting and having a meal to make a lasting impression and lay the groundwork for future cooperation.

To be honest, the Divine Meal did allow Laura to eat quite a few things she had never seen before. If Odin and Belfast hadn't been there, Laura might not have been able to maintain her royal etiquette.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Your Majesty. May the friendship between Aerriel and Asgard last forever."

After the audience ceremony, Belfast lifted the hem of her skirt to bid farewell to Odin, and Laura, at Belfast's prompting glance, did the same farewell.

Goodbye, Grandpa Odin.

"Father, I'll go see our guests off."

Finding an excuse, Thor and Laura left the hall together. Like Laura, Thor also disliked these tedious formalities.

Back on his throne, Odin stared blankly at Laura, watching her petite figure gradually disappear into the distance, before letting out a sigh.

"What's wrong, darling? Don't you like that little princess?"

Frigga came to Odin's side and bent down to ask.

"No. With her great strength and innocent personality, Laura is a lovable child."

Odin shook his head, saying with deep regret, "It's just that she's still too young. Otherwise, I really would like to discuss a marriage alliance with the maidservant beside her."

If Laura heard Odin's words, she might just pick up her sword and slash at him.

You, a god-king, are secretly thinking such things. I never imagined you were this kind of Odin.

Although he didn't know Aerriel's strength, Odin was certain that this was no ordinary civilization. From Laura alone, Odin could detect at least three types of technology related to rules.

Laura alone is qualified to fight against a Celestial. And Aerriel is absolutely a terrifying existence; even Odin couldn't find any information about her when he tried to investigate cause and effect.

Not to mention Aerriel, even Laura and Belfast couldn't detect it.

If it weren't for the enormous age gap, Odin truly wanted Thor and Laura to be together. If successful, the fate of Asgard might have been rewritten.

"When did I stoop so low as to sell my own son's marriage to ensure the continuation of Asgard?"

Odin gave a wry smile and sat there blankly, his aura of desolation impossible to suppress.

"In the end, I've grown old..."

I was just notified that it will be available for purchase on August 28, 2020... Damn, I haven't had any drafts saved up after all these days of delays.

72. The unusual movements of the Prophecy Pen, the mysteries of the World Tree

After completing her cooperation with Asgard, Belial quietly returned to her room, gazing somewhat bewildered at the ceiling of Asgard.

He reached his right hand into his skirt pocket, where the prophetic pen Laura had given him had once been, but now it was empty.

When they entered the main hall to meet Odin, the Prophecy Pen seemed to sense something and shattered silently, leaving not even a single fragment behind.

Belfast, too, was transported to a wondrous realm by the immense power unleashed by the prophetic pen.

Let's turn back time to the moment when we met Odin!

Laura also told Belfast about the events that occurred in the Transformers universe. Belfast had a basic understanding of the Prophecy Pen.

This Cybertronian relic seems to possess the ability to see through certain secrets, to write the past, and to look into the future.

The unusual movement of the Prophecy Pen also allowed Belfast to see some things hidden in the long river of history.

Or rather, it's not exactly secret.

Guided by the prophetic pen, Belfast saw Odin.

Not the god-king now in his twilight years, but Odin who had just inherited the throne before losing his right eye.

"That's... Odin?"

Frowning, Belfast had no idea why the Prophecy Pen would act strangely at this moment. But one thing was certain: after being drawn into this seemingly illusory world, Belfast seemed to have been born with knowledge of where she was.

Observe those inevitable events from a higher-dimensional perspective.

This is God's-eye view.

Unable to leave, Belfast didn't try again, but instead quietly observed the story unfolding below. The maid's intuition told Belfast that this was what the prophetic pen wanted to tell her.

What unfolds before Belfast is a story from Norse mythology—the origin of Odin's power.

A spring guarded by giants came into Belfast's view, and almost instinctively, Belfast shouted out the sight before her.

"The wellspring of wisdom, and Mimir!"

In mythology, Odin, in his quest for endless wisdom, crossed the rainbow bridge that spanned the void and eventually found Mimir, the giant who guarded the wellspring of wisdom.

In exchange for wisdom, Odin sacrificed his right eye. After obtaining the spring water, Odin bound himself to the World Tree for nine days and nine nights, offering himself as a sacrifice, and ultimately obtained the runes.

Now, the legend seems to have reappeared before Belfast's eyes.

Unlike the accounts in books, the story of Odin in the Marvel universe is not consistent with history; Odin's eye was injured by a frost giant.