Kamen Rider ZZZ, the American comic book spiritual mentor

Frigga smiled and said to everyone, "Guests, please get off the bus, wander around, and have something to eat. Thor will appear when the World Tree's radiance is at its peak... or as you would say, around noon."

When Lin Nan opened the car door and got out, an extremely noisy sound almost pierced her eardrums.

The giant square in front of the Golden Palace was packed with people.

Asgardian guards, clad in light armor and wielding long spears, stood at the edge of the plaza maintaining order. Most of the men wore armor, with weapons strapped to their waists and backs. The women, on the other hand, wore elegant robes of various colors, adorned with magnificent gold ornaments.

Today is Thor's coronation ceremony, and almost all of Asgard has gathered here, dressed in their most solemn attire, to witness the occasion.

No one greeted these guests who came from the courtyard; this was not a sign of neglect, but rather an acceptance of their presence as one of their own.

The moment Lin Nan appeared, a handsome blond man dressed in court armor with a slender sword hanging at his waist came to greet him.

"Lin, it's been a long time!" The man gave Lin Nan a bear hug and patted her back several times.

Lin Nan replied with a smile, "Fandar, it's been a long time."

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Fandall noticed the large group of people behind Lin Nan and asked in a low voice, "Lin, are these all the warriors who fought alongside Thor in Midgard?"

"Yes, they are all my good brothers, good buddies, and good comrades-in-arms."

This time, Fandral didn't get itchy fingers. Instead, he smiled, greeted everyone, and then hurriedly left.

Thor will soon succeed as God-King, and his four allies—Fandar, Hogan, Volstagg, and Lady Sif—will naturally become his personal guard knights.

Lin Nan led the group to stop beside the two "small mountains," pointed at them, and said with a smile, "Eat, brothers, let's fill our stomachs first."

These two small hills, one is made up of crystal-clear fruit, with grapes and lychees as big as fists, and some strawberries even bigger than apples.

Another small hill was made up of roasted meat, piled up in a large area, and the aroma was irresistible.

Instead of paying attention to the roasted meat, everyone's eyes were drawn to the small mountain made of fruit.

Tony stroked his chin and asked very seriously, "Can these fruits grow on Earth? I'm really curious."

Lin Nan was taken aback. He had never thought about this question before. Asgard's crops had very high yields, excellent taste, and were very nutritious. If they could be successfully grown on Earth, it would definitely be a good thing.

At least no one on Earth will go hungry anymore.

Thinking of this, Lin Nan couldn't help but shake his head. As expected of someone reborn from an Eastern country, this sentiment was ingrained in their bones.

Lin Nan didn't answer, but waved towards the distance.

A guard captain clad in golden armor saw this and quickly approached, placing his left fist on his right chest, bowing slightly, and respectfully asking, "Snake Slayer, what are your orders?"

"Do these fruits have seeds? I'd like to bring some into the courtyard."

The guard captain was slightly taken aback, but did not refuse. He smiled and said, "No problem, I'll make the arrangements."

Not long after, the guard captain returned, carrying a huge bag, and placed it in front of Lin Nan.

"All the seeds are here. Do you need me to find a place to store them first?"

"No need." Lin Nan shook her head. "Thank you. Leave the rest to me."

The guard bowed and left, leaving behind a large bag.

Lin Nan waved his hand, and a fruit, about the size of two snakeskin bags, shrank dramatically and disappeared into the pendant around his neck. This amazing scene truly opened Tony's eyes.

But because he was far away from home, Tony didn't ask any more questions, and simply said, "Leave it to me when we get back to Earth, I'll take a look at it."

Norman and Dr. Otto's eyes lit up, and they both said, "Count me in."

"Everyone has a share. Let's all study it together and see if it can be grown on Earth."

Time passed quickly, and it soon reached noon. There was no sun in Asgard, only the World Tree radiating a golden glow.

When the intensely warm light reached its maximum intensity, a resounding horn rang out, like a war song of Viking pirates launching an attack, stirring everyone's blood and filling them with fighting spirit.

Thor, clad in divine armor and wielding Mjolnir, emerged from the palace and proclaimed, "Warriors, subjects of Asgard, for countless ages past, my father Odin has led you against foreign enemies and protected your homeland."

"From this day forward, I will inherit his throne, his responsibilities and his glory, and become the new King of Asgard."

"I hereby swear that I will protect Asgard and prevent its fall until the end of my life!!!"

A deafening roar of cheers erupted from everyone, echoing through the sky.

Thor pressed his palm down, and the square fell silent instantly.

He swept his gaze across the entire hall, finally focusing on Lin Nan in the crowd, and smiled slightly: "Before I ascend the throne, there is one more thing I must announce from my father's last words."

Although Odin, the king of the gods, has passed away, his prestige remains irreplaceable.

When Thor mentioned his father, everyone in Asgard felt an overwhelming sense of longing and remembrance in their eyes.

Lin Nan felt a bad premonition when she saw Thor's gaze fall on her.

Did Odin leave behind any last words? They were definitely directed at him. He even gave away the Eternal Spear, so what else could he possibly want?

This is really abnormal; it's a bit too good.

Chapter 217 Lin Nan: What's going on?

Sure enough, after a moment of silence, Thor took a pyramid-shaped blue object from the female warrior behind him, who was wearing a red shirt and silver armor. At first glance, it looked like stone, with blue runes flowing on it.

Thor bent down and placed the stone on the ground, took three steps back, and knelt down.

The pyramid-shaped stone suddenly shone brightly, forming a golden figure hundreds of feet tall—Odin, who wore neither armor nor a cloak.

She used only a golden hair crown to tie up her long, snow-white hair, and her face was dignified and solemn, yet kind.

"My people of Asgard, I leave these words before I go to my eternal sleep."

"There is only one thing: after my death, a new seat will be added next to the throne of Asgard, and this throne will be occupied by Lin Nan, the Serpent Slayer."

"This throne represents oversight of the monarchy. If, after my death, the new king of Asgard makes a wrong decision, Lin Nan has the right to veto it, and can also depose the new king, install a new king, or even replace him."

"This is the right I've given it."

Everyone was shocked when these words were spoken.

Although the Serpent Slayer enjoys immense prestige in Asgard, he is neither Odin's son nor an Asgardian.

It's incredible that Odin granted him such immense power, with virtually no restrictions.

The superheroes surrounding Lin Nan in the central courtyard also stared wide-eyed.

Tony nudged Lin Nan with his elbow and whispered, "Lin, you wouldn't happen to be his illegitimate child, would you?"

Lin Nan rolled her eyes: "What are you thinking? Get lost."

Not only were everyone stunned, but Lin Nan himself was also completely bewildered.

What's going on? This is outrageous.

Forget about being an illegitimate child, now some people say he's Odin's biological father, and he believes it all.

Lin Nan can now be certain that Odin's preferential treatment and care for him must have other unknown reasons, and it is definitely not just because he can change the fate of Asgard.

Odin's magical projection seemed to wait for the crowd to quiet down before continuing after a long while: "On this newly added throne, three Middle-earth Eastern characters shall be inscribed—Regent."

"Lin Nan, put on your divine armor, wield the Eternal Spear, and be crowned king with Thor."

After uttering his last words, Odin's magical projection vanished, leaving behind only silence.

Thor stood up from the ground and extended his hand to Lin Nan in the crowd: "Lin, be crowned king with me."

Lin Nan turned his head and looked around. Everyone was looking at him, some with doubt, some with expectation, and some with a hint of jealousy.

The term "Regent" has a strangely wicked appeal; did Odin come up with it?

Thor clearly already knew all this, but he didn't mention a word of it for fear of being rejected.

Lin Nan sighed, nodded to his brothers, and turned to walk away.

The crowd spontaneously parted to make way for the long steps leading to the Golden Palace Gate.

Lin Nan ascended the steps, his body shimmering with divine light, a golden divine armor draped over his body.

This was given to him by Odin when they first met. Apart from turning into a pendant as a storage space, he had only worn it once. He never expected to wear it again on such an occasion.

Lin Nan and Sol walked side by side into the Golden Palace, walked across a red carpet hundreds of meters long, and stopped in front of the throne.

The murals on the dome of the Golden Palace have been changed, and Odin and Frigga stand at the back, smiling.

In front of the former king and queen were Loki and Hela, and at the very front were Thor and Linan, wearing crowns.

Beside Odin's golden throne, a black throne has appeared, with the words "Regent" engraved on the back. Behind the words, two eye patterns, resembling those on a ZZ mask, have emerged.

Former Queen Frigg, wearing that magnificent robe, had two crowns, one gold and one black, floating in front of her.

Saul was the first to walk up the steps, stand in front of Frigga, and bow his head slightly.

“My child, from this day forward, you are the new king of Asgard, and I am proud of you.” Frigga placed the crown on Thor’s head and said with a smile, “I believe you will not let him down.”

Thor nodded, his eyes resolute, and with the crown on his head, he slowly walked toward the throne.

Lin Nan stood there, looking up at everything, his heart filled with turmoil. Was he really going to become the regent of Asgard? It didn't seem like a good thing.

Odin's dying words were clear: he granted him power, but not any obligations.

But Lin Nan is just like the young people who always talked about "lying flat" in their previous life. When Eastern young people talk about "lying flat," they only mean going to get off work on time, fulfilling their duties and obligations, and never working overtime. It doesn't mean they really do nothing.

Once he takes that position, it means he will inevitably bear certain responsibilities.

He hesitated for a moment, then saw the trusting looks in Frigga and Thor's eyes, took a deep breath, and no longer hesitated.

He resolutely walked up the steps and bowed slightly in front of Frigga.

"He once told me, 'You have to believe in yourself, Lin.'"

He said that whether in the past, present, or the distant future, he has never been disappointed in you for a single second.

"You will definitely achieve everything you want to achieve and become the person you want to be."

Lin Nan felt a slight weight on his head as a black crown was placed on it, as if it had been tailor-made for him, fitting him perfectly.

If you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight.

Lin Nan understood this principle well, and he had made preparations in a short period of time.

He was just wondering why Odin was so good to him. Was it because of the "past" he mentioned, or the distant future? Was it gratitude or compensation?