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Saul's tone was full of gratitude.

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"He not only saved me, but also brought me important information about Thanos."

Frigga's expression turned serious.

“Thanos…this name has been mentioned in ancient texts, a Titan who seeks death.” She shook her head. “I must personally thank this Mr. Lin.”

He should be resting in his guest room right now.

"Sol said, then hesitated for a moment."

"Mother, I want to see Loki."

Upon hearing Loki's name, Frigga's eyes flashed with complex emotions.

She sighed. "Did your father tell you?"

"Yes, he said Loki is in the dungeon."

Frigga stood up, walked to the window, and looked down at the magnificent view of Asgard.

“Since you left, Loki has become even more… stubborn. He refuses to admit his mistakes and insists that everything he did was for the glory of Asgard.”

She turned around, her eyes filled with worry.

“I visit him every day, but he seems to be increasingly immersed in his own world.”

Saul walked to his mother's side and gently took her hand.

“I’ll talk to him. Maybe…maybe he’ll listen to me.”

Frigga smiled and stroked Saul's face.

“You always treated him like a brother, even after he betrayed you. That feeling is precious, Saul.”

She paused.

“Go ahead, but remember, Loki’s mindset is very complicated right now. He craves acceptance, but he’s also afraid of rejection.”

Saul nodded. "I will remember your words, Mother."

"besides,"

Frigga added, a glimmer of hope in her eyes.

"Tell him that no matter what happens, I will always love him, just as I love you."

Thor nodded solemnly, then turned and left the palace.

He descended the stairs deep within the palace, leading to the dungeons of Asgard.

As they went deeper, the surrounding light gradually dimmed, and the air became damp and stuffy.

The guards saw Thor and immediately saluted.

"Your Highness, have you come to see..."

“Take me to Loki,” Thor said briefly.

The guard nodded and led Thor through a long corridor.

On both sides are various kinds of prison cells, which hold criminals from all over the Nine Realms.

Finally, they stopped in front of a special cell.

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This cell was more spacious than the others, and it was furnished with some simple but comfortable furniture.

An energy barrier separates the cell from the outside world; it is transparent and indestructible.

Loki was sitting in a chair with his back to the entrance, flipping through a book.

Hearing footsteps, he said without turning his head:

"Today is not your usual visiting time, Mother."

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“It’s not her, it’s me,” Saul replied.

Loki's body visibly stiffened for a moment, then he slowly turned around.

He wore that familiar mocking smile, but Saul could see the surprise in his eyes.

"Thor, the God of Thunder, the guardian of the Nine Realms, has finally graced us with his presence."

He put down his book and stood up.

"I thought you were still frolicking with those mortals in the Midgard."

The guards tactfully stepped aside, leaving the two brothers to talk alone.

Thor approached the energy barrier and carefully examined his brother.

Loki looked much more haggard, and although he tried to hide it, the mental stress from his long imprisonment was obvious.

Upon seeing this, Thor couldn't help but worry.

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"You look good, bro."

Saul said he tried to start with a lighthearted tone.

Loki gave a cold laugh.

"Stop pretending, Saul. We all know you're not here for small talk. What are you here for? To flaunt your freedom? Or to lecture us?"

Thor shook his head. "I just want to see you, Loki. We're brothers."

"brother?".

Loki retorted sharply with "003," a flash of anger in his eyes.

“We were never brothers. Odin’s lies made you believe it, but the truth is, I am an orphan of Jotunheim, a political tool being used by Odin.”

"That's not how it is, Loki."

Saul said firmly.

"Father, Mother, they love you as much as they love me. We grew up together, fought together, and shared joy and sorrow. Are all of these lies?"

Loki was silent for a moment, then turned and walked deeper into the cell.

"You don't understand. You will never understand what it feels like to be deceived and taken advantage of."

Thor sighed.

“Loki, I know you feel betrayed, but that is no reason to attack the innocent. The people in Midgard have nothing to do with your suffering.”

"innocent?"

Loki turned around, a dangerous glint in his eyes.

“They are just insignificant specks of dust in the universe. I could have brought them order, I could have brought them peace.”

"By enslaving them? Loki, that's not peace, that's tyranny."

Loki laughed, but his laughter was tinged with bitterness.

“Listen to what you’re saying, Thor. You’ve changed. You’ve become weak. Did that mortal woman change you? Made you start caring about ants?”

Saul was not provoked; instead, he calmly said:

“It wasn’t just Jane, Loki. It was my experience in Midgard that taught me that a true king doesn’t prove his worth through conquest, but through protection.”

Loki snorted but did not refute.

Thor continued:

“Your mother misses you very much, Loki. She comes to see you every day.”

Loki's expression softened slightly at the mention of Frigga, but he quickly regained his coldness.

"She was just acting out of a sense of responsibility."

"You know that's not really 0..."

Thor shook his head.

“She loves you just as much as she loves me. She asked me to tell you that no matter what happens, that will never change.”

Loki turned away, not wanting Thor to see his expression. A brief silence fell over the cell.

Finally, Thor broke his silence:

“Loki, we face an even greater threat. Thanos, the Titan you once allied with, is collecting the Infinity Stones.”

Upon hearing Thanos's name, Loki's body visibly tensed up.

How do you know about Thanos?

"A man named Lin Feng told me. He helped me return to Asgard from outside the star system."

Thor takes a step forward towards 3.7.

"Loki, I need to know everything about Thanos. His power, his plans, his weaknesses."

Loki turned around, his face bearing an expression Thor rarely showed—fear.

"Thanos is not an enemy you can fight, Thor. His power... is unimaginable."

"That's why I need your help, brother."

"Sol said earnestly."

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"We can face this threat together."

Loki smiled sarcastically.

"You really think Odin will release me? After I've done all this?"

“My father is just. If you are willing to repent and help Asgard fight Thanos, he will consider it.”

Loki remained silent for a long time, then slowly walked towards the energy barrier until he was only an arm's length away from Thor.

"Why should I help you? What does Asgard mean to me?"

Thor looked directly into Loki's eyes.

"Because whether you admit it or not, Asgard is your home. It's where the people who loved you 06 are, where your memories are, where... your family is."

Loki avoided Thor's gaze but did not refute him.

Thor continued:

"Moreover, Thanos won't be satisfied with just conquering Asgard. If he obtains all the Infinity Stones, the entire universe will be in danger, including everything you cherish."

Loki fell into deep thought, then looked up, his eyes flashing with a complex light.

"I need time to think about it."

Thor nodded.

“I understand. But don’t let this decision drag on too long, Loki. Time may be running out for us.”

Loki returned to his seat and picked up the book he had just read, but it was clear that his mind was no longer on reading.

Saul was about to leave, but at the last moment, he said:

"Loki, no matter what you've done, no matter what you've become, in my heart you will always be my brother."