"The name sucks. When we have children, I am naming them, you have serious skill issues." Freyja pouted.
"What? What are you saying? Sköpunareyðigeirr is a perfect name, I can't think of anything better." I argued. Coming up with Sköpunareyðigeirr was difficult, no way in hell am I scratching that.
"You can't think of anything better? That's just proving my point. If Sköpun…geir is the best you can come up with, just give up, naming ain't for you, little bro." Freyja spouted bullshit while sighing.
"It's Sköpunareyðigeirr. And from this moment forth, I, God King Magnar, grant you, Freyja Njordsdottir, the title of goddess of jesters, because that's all your words amount to, a joke."
"Shut up, and we are calling that spear Regingeirr. It's final, you get no say in it."
"Fine." I pouted.
What? Sometimes, even I need to listen to my wives' opinions, being a god king doesn't help there.
"Alright, that's all for now, the assembly is about to start, we will talk later," I ordered, and moved back to my throne. Soon, the entire place was filled—well, overfilled…
We even needed several flying podiums to be set up, because I had ordered every Asgardian to gather here.
"People of Asgard, you might have noticed the changes which have occurred today in our realm…
Consider it a present from the God King to his subjects. But the reason this assembly has been called upon is something far more significant.
Today, I am going to bless the entirety of Asgardians with my blessings, to increase your strength and lifespan.
From this day forth, I grant you all the power of life, immortality. You can all live up to the very end of time.
But that is not all, I also grant you strength beyond anything you have ever witnessed!!" I announced in a loud voice, and cheers erupted. Everyone went on their knees, bowing before their king.
I raised both my hands, making a pose as if I were about to bless them—which I was—and,
'Raphael, let's give our people a makeover now, shall we?'
[Yes master.
Adding enhanced smart atoms (Aesir Variant) to all Asgardians.
Increasing the synchronization rate of smart atoms to the utmost degree possible.
Enhancing the magical capabilities of all Asgardians.
Implanting DNA-level emergency mind control measures, and minor thought suggestion system.
Enhancing brainpower.
Granting blessing of divinity of life and wisdom.
Enhancements complete.]
A surge of golden light erupted from me and covered all Asgardians, enhancing them all. Now, we were truly among the strongest nations in the universe.
Just a few more enhancements, and Asgard would be strong enough to not fear anyone.
And as you can imagine, this enhancement put the Aesir into a frenzy. They were already battle-crazed people, and getting stronger was something they very much coveted.
So, even without the mind control or the thought suggestion system I implanted on them, their loyalty had just reached max level. The only reason I even implemented them was in case of emergency.
I know they won't betray, but what if they do? After all, with their newfound power, their confidence must reach new heights. Maybe some idiot would start thinking that they can even fight me.
"And that is not all, the warriors who perform their best would also have the chance to become a god. Brynhild, step up." I announced, asking Brynhild to come forward. As she appeared,
"Brynhild, leader of the Valkyries, you have performed your duties beautifully, and your exploits have brought glory to Asgard.
From this day forth, I, the God King, declare you the goddess of warfare, granting you the said divinity," I announced. Then I raised my hand, and a sword appeared in it.
"I also grant you the divine sword, Sigrun, the victory rune. May you forever be victorious."
'Raphael, dew it.'
[Enhancement of individual Brynhild begins.
Divinity of Warfare granted.
Divinity of Warfare enhanced.
Smart atoms enhanced.
Magical powers enhanced.
Minor Rune powers granted.
Granting the mutant-like power of augmentation—ability to augment properties to oneself or objects till the host has energy within them.
Enhancement complete.]
With that, Brynhild bowed, thanked me, and left… Hmmm, I would enhance the Valkyries a bit more later.
'And Sersi and Thena, they need to be enhanced too… Mother too… and father too… Lots to do.' I sighed inwardly.
With that, another round of celebrations followed, which lasted for days. Yes, days. The Aesir went all out to test their newfound resilience.
Maybe I would need to use my thought suggestion system to make them a bit more disciplined, cause they really are just a rowdy bunch.
My plans for Asgard weren't exactly over, and there was much left, but I decided to deal with that later.
Finally, when all the festivities ended, I ordered everyone to disperse, leaving me alone.
Yes, everyone, not even Freyja was allowed—just me and myself in the massive throne room.
'Finally, it is time.'
[Yes master.]
'Honestly, I still find such feasts a bit annoying.'
[Well, you organized them.]
'Not like I had much of a choice, pretty much all of Asgardian culture can be summed up in these massive feasts.'
[You can slowly change that if you want to.]
'That would take out the one original thing about Asgard, so no.'
[That's also true…]
'Anyways, onto serious topics, everyone's enhanced and super powerful now.'
[Yes, but if you wish, I can enhance them even further.]
'Nah, what I was saying was, it's time I also get some enhancements, isn't it?'
[Well, some improvements can be done.]
'No, what I am saying is… Sacrifice the divinity of Wisdom.'
[Are you sure, Master?]
'Yes… I am sure. Evolve to your final form, Raph… No, not Raph, Æva… Yes, from this moment forth, your name is Æva, or Eva in short.' I said, with a smile.
[.....X...X....]
'Hmm, what happened?'
[Nothing, Master, I am just… happy. Never have I ever experienced emotions this intense…
Thank you for the name, Master, I shall serve you for eternity.]
'Now now, Æva, we are partners, aren't we?' I chuckled.
[Yes master.
Initiating Evolution.
Attempting to evolve into a Manas without sacrificing the Divinity of Wisdom.
Failed.
Drawing excess energy from the quantum realm to trigger evolution.
Failed.
Drawing energy and sacrificing the Divinity of Wisdom.
Attempting evolution.
Successful.
Wisdom King Raphael has evolved into the Manas Æva.]
'So, Æva, won't you introduce yourself?'
[Yess, master~
I have successfully evolved, and of course, my abilities have grown, like, by a lot!
I can practically bitch-slap my previous version. I mean, in comparison, I was so weak before that it's almost disappointing.
My calculation abilities have multiplied millions of times over, and now, I can even dominate laws.
If my previous self was comparable to a quantum supercomputer, then I am practically nigh-omniscient now.
Enough about that, let's give an upgrade too, master.
I guarantee, you would be much, much stronger—like hundreds of thousands of times stronger at the least—by the time I am done with you.]
'Damn… You sound like… me?'
[Hehe.]
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