Marvel: Starting with the Glint-Glint Fruit

It's no less powerful than Thor's hammer, but the requirements for using it are very high. One must possess the bloodline of a frost giant and have a high level of magical skill.

Otherwise, ordinary people would be frozen into ice sculptures the moment they come into contact with the Frost Box.

Long ago, Laufey traveled to Midgard with the Box of Frost, and in an instant, used it to transform the Earth into the Ice Age in order to alter the environment.

Laufey's pupils contracted sharply when he saw the Frostbox.

As the supreme artifact of the Frost Giants, he once wielded it in his campaigns across the land and even fought a fierce battle against Asgard.

Unfortunately, after the final battle, the Frost Casket became Odin's spoils and was placed in Odin's vault.

This artifact is of immense significance to Laufey and the entire Frost Giant race of Jotunheim.

This item is directly linked to the strength of Laufey's Frost Giant race.

This applies not only to individuals, but also to the entire race.

The Frost Giants' abilities are at their peak in the extreme cold of their native Jotunheim, where temperatures never rise above freezing, making it their natural comfort zone where their strength and ice manipulation are at their maximum.

They are extremely sensitive to high temperatures. In extremely hot environments, their body size will shrink, their strength will decrease significantly, and they may even melt. They can only gradually recover by returning to a cold environment.

The existence of the Frostbox keeps Jotunheim in a constant low temperature state.

The Frost Giants grew strong in such a low-temperature environment, but as Odin stole the Frost Casket, the low-temperature environment of Jotunheim continued to deteriorate, and the strength of the entire race declined.

This has resulted in the Frost Giants being much weaker than they were at their peak, including Laufey himself.

The Frost Giants were defeated and signed a peace treaty with Odin.

After that, they stayed quietly in Jotunheim without making any moves, just because Laufey knew very well that the increasingly weak Frost Giants could not defeat Asgard.

Laufey's greatest dream is to reclaim the Frostbox.

Now that this amazing artifact is right in front of him, how could Laufey not be excited?

A smile flashed in Loki's eyes upon seeing this.

He knew the old man had taken the bait.

He never trusted Laufey, nor did he believe in blood ties; he only knew that Laufey was nothing more than a tool.

I believe Old Fatty sees himself the same way.

As for the Frostbox, it is indeed very powerful, but Loki has seen many such powerful treasures.

Do you really think the name "Odin's Treasury" comes from somewhere?

For countless years, Odin led the Asgardian army to wage wars, expand, defeat and slaughter countless races, and plunder many spoils of war.

The Frost Box was just an ordinary item in the vault.

Loki believed it was well worth using as leverage in this deal.

“I’ll give you the things, but you must also fulfill your promise, Laufey,” Loki gave a apt warning.

He slammed the eternal spear Gungnir heavily into the ground.

In an instant, a crisp "clang" sound accompanied by the roar of thunder shattered the celestial palace.

“Of course.” Laufey’s excitement gradually subsided, and he looked at Loki and a smile appeared on his lips.

"The Great King Loki".

Chapter 378 The Capital of Terra from Thor's Perspective (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Under the bright sunshine, a train is speeding along a maglev tunnel above the city of Novigler.

Saul sat by the train window, dressed in a simple T-shirt, jacket, and jeans. He turned his head to look at the scenery rushing past outside the window, a gleam in his eyes.

The bustling voices of people inside the train filled his ears, their conversations mingling with the soft notifications from the terminal, yet they did not distract him in the slightest.

As the view extends out the car window, the entire city of Novigne stretches to the horizon in the sunlight.

A series of layered, staggered floating buildings rise up along the gentle hills, their exterior walls covered with matte silver alloy and transparent eco-glass. Embedded micro-light pipes trace neat and smooth lines along the building's structure, a stark contrast to the opulent gold and glitter of Asgard.

The crisscrossing maglev tracks in the low sky are like silver veins weaving through the city, and small unmanned aerial vehicles glide orderly through the gaps between buildings along designated routes without any chaos or congestion.

Instead of crowded streets and alleys, large areas of artificially cultivated trees, looping waterways, and open-air holographic plazas are interwoven, with streams flowing slowly down artificial steps, and sunlight reflecting off the water's surface, creating shimmering golden light.

The distant skyline was particularly striking, with the colossal Star Torch Data Center tower piercing the sky, its body surrounded by layers of ring-shaped computing platforms. Beside it, a perpetually rotating artificial star hung in mid-air, its gentle white light bathing the entire city, replacing Asgard's unchanging rainbow-colored sky.

Large-scale scientific research communities marked with time-series corridors and fusion light shores are neatly arranged, orderly and unified yet full of vitality, with people coming and going everywhere.

The train passes through a high-end waterfront residential area where various green plants are planted in the floating courtyards, and occasionally you can see ordinary people sitting on the outdoor terraces chatting.

On the main road below, automated transport vehicles moved smoothly, and the city defense troops' lightweight mechs patrolled the road in an orderly manner.

Thor was secretly amazed.

This capital city, built by humankind, has created a magnificent spectacle that rivals even the realm of the gods, solely through technology and comprehensive planning.

He built a stable, prosperous, and vast civilization territory through his own efforts, which was completely different from the backward and dilapidated Zhongting civilization in his memory.

Outside the window, buildings, rivers, and floating platforms rushed past rapidly.

Soon, the maglev train came to a stop.

This is the central area of ​​the city. He got off the train and was on the rooftop of the central platform building. He descended to the ground via the large glass elevator on the rooftop.

Saul walked along with the surging crowd, aimlessly wandering the streets, letting his mood guide him.

He observes the city, its people, and the country in this way.

Except for the first day, he did the same thing for the next few days.

He witnessed the local customs and traditions, as well as the convenience and scenery created by the combination of nature and technology.

Thor doesn't think this place can compare to Asgard.

Indeed, this is true. Asgard has such a profound history that, in terms of scenery alone, Asgard is the most beautiful.

Asgard has so many breathtaking landscapes to admire.

This place is filled with magnificent palaces and grand buildings, complemented by the eternal waterfall and the iconic Rainbow Bridge. It is a fairyland that the whole universe envies, and the overall view is magnificent and full of epic feeling.

In this respect alone, Novigrad is no match for Asgard.

With the resources provided by the Nine Realms, people do not need to struggle for a living. Their daily lives revolve around celebrations, competitions, and banquets. The grand gatherings at the Golden Palace are important events in which everyone participates, and the overall atmosphere is relaxed yet full of ritual.

However, there is one thing that Asgard cannot compare to Novigrad.

That is population.

Asgard has a population of no more than 50,000.

The social structure is very simple, and there are very few entertainment options. People may only enjoy some stage plays and some competitive games.

Novigle is a metropolis with millions of inhabitants.

Furthermore, although the culture is still in the nascent stage of integration, it also has diverse characteristics, bustling with people, rich in leisure activities, and the city never stops, full of creativity, prosperity and vibrant human life.

Furthermore, the people here have a very positive and optimistic spirit.

That passion for life, that warmth towards strangers—everything about this place fills it with something called love.

Here, there's no need to worry or fret; you're always surrounded by smiling faces.

And those young children running around freely, their innocent laughter and playful noises don't sound harsh, but rather make you feel that this is how life should be.

This surprised Thor.

According to his understanding, Terra, a newly established empire, should be solemn and serious, especially given the recent war.

But Novigler is quite the opposite.

The sea was calm, perhaps because time had passed and things had settled down, but there was not a trace of restlessness.

Yes, there's not a trace of restlessness.

In the past, after a victory in war, the entire Asgard would erupt in celebration.

These are two different cultural backgrounds.

Thor is not unpleasant.

On the contrary, he really likes this place. The tranquility of the city and the people here are gradually washing away the restlessness in Saul's heart.

Here, he was no longer the prince of Asgard, nor the invincible Thor, but just an ordinary tourist.

He occasionally encounters some enthusiastic people who invite him to chat, drink, and enjoy food together.

Thor sometimes lacks knowledge about many things on Earth, which leads to situations where he shouldn't be able to participate in conversations. However, Thor's straightforward personality and the contrast created by his serious demeanor make him more likable.

Even when Thor casually said he was from Asgard and that he was Thor, the people there didn't laugh at him immediately. Instead, after their initial surprise, they asked him questions with great interest about the customs and characteristics of Asgard.

They will especially discuss how powerful the warriors Thor mentioned were, and the glorious history of Asgard.

After discussion, people came to a conclusion that made Saul chuckle.

That means their Terran Empire's army might be stronger.

Saul was not angry at all; instead, he nodded in agreement, which filled these people with even more pride and arrogance.

The vibrant atmosphere of Novigne gradually made Saul realize and understand the preciousness of the ordinary and peaceful.

Compared to the powerful warriors of Terra, Thor could sense that these people were all relatively weak.

These ordinary people are neither afraid of war nor do they admire it; they prefer peace.

From their conversations, Saul learned that many people had experienced darkness and suffered trauma in the past, which made them cherish the peace they had now even more.

Chapter 379 Thor gradually realizes the greatness of the Terran Emperor (Seeking monthly votes)

In just a few days, Sol gradually shed all his restlessness and arrogance in this vibrant city.

He did not understand the transformation of his father Odin until then.

He once took pride in Odin because Odin was a true strong monarch who conquered everything with force and war, and those people should submit to Asgard.

Under the iron hooves of the Asgardian army, all enemies will vanish into thin air.

War, bloodshed, and iron-fisted rule are the qualities of a qualified monarch.

This is Thor's subtle influence from the past deeds of Asgard and Odin, which he was born with.

It is deeply rooted in his very bones.

Thor did the same thing. The Nine Realms have never been peaceful, and there have been many rebel groups under Asgard's rule.

At that time, Thor will lead the Asgardian army to wipe out these rebels.

This earned Thor a formidable reputation and the support of countless soldiers and civilians in Asgard.

Over the years, Thor has been moving forward according to this established idea.

Thor is a god, born with the qualities of a leader. He is never afraid of powerful enemies and always forges ahead.

In war, he would stand at the forefront, facing the most powerful enemy, leading his comrades and his warriors through countless desperate situations, demonstrating his ability to overcome adversity.

He can also drink and chat with ordinary, weak people.

This is due to Thor's unruly personality, but at his core, he is still the aloof and supreme God of Thunder.

So Odin grew old and decided to abdicate.

The Father God will pass the throne to him.

Thor was overjoyed. He vowed to inherit Odin's will and make Asgard more glorious, more great, and even surpass Odin.

However, the coronation ceremony was disrupted by the frost giants of Jotunheim.

This was undoubtedly a provocation for Saul at the time.

It was a disgrace to him and to Asgard, so Thor disregarded Odin's orders and led the Warriors Three, Sif, and Loki to Jotunheim to wash away the shame.

Unfortunately, he underestimated the power of the giants and almost perished in Jotunheim.