Earth.
"Heimdall, I know you can hear me. I want to see how Asgard is!"
Thunder God Thor shouted toward the sky, holding his hammer.
The next moment, the scene before Thor's eyes changed, and he arrived in Asgard through Heimdall's sight.
In an instant, Thor's eyes turned slightly red.
Outside Asgard, spacecraft filled the sky, covering the heavens and Earth.
The ships were scattered like stars, and Thor could immediately spot the Frost Giants, Fire Giants, and Vanir fleets.
They surrounded Asgard from all directions, making it impenetrable—but they did not launch an immediate attack.
Yet the more patient the enemy, the heavier Thor's heart grew.
The more cautious they were, the more determined they were to destroy Asgard!
As far back as he could remember, Asgard had always dominated the other Nine Realms.
It was the first time Thor realized that Asgard could face a crisis capable of overturning the heavens and the Earth.
Asgard was called a planet, but in reality, it resembled a floating continent, and its area was not very large.
If this war were to happen on home soil, even if they ultimately won, the Asgardians would likely bleed themselves dry.
"Heimdall, where is Loki? At such a critical moment, why isn't he out helping Mother share her worries?"
Heimdall remained silent, and after several seconds, he said, "Loki is trapped in Jotunheim. His life or death is currently unknown."
"What?" Thor roared. "Why didn't you say something sooner?"
Heimdall hesitated. Was he supposed to tell Thor that Loki had been making constant small moves ever since Thor was exiled?
He even suspected that Loki had led the Frost Giants to Asgard!
However, just as Heimdall was about to explain, Thor's figure had already vanished.
"Sif, Fandral, Volstagg, Hogun, no more waiting! We're returning to Asgard!"
Thor shouted as he rushed into the living room.
Sif saw Thor's anxious expression and quickly asked, "What's wrong? Has the situation in Asgard changed?"
Thor looked at Sif and The Warriors Three, suppressing his anger. "Asgard has been surrounded by the warships of the Frost Giants, Fire Giants, and Vanir. They could attack at any moment!"
Volstagg was startled. "Has it really become this dangerous?"
Fandral said, "We can't wait. His Majesty is in slumber. Thor must return immediately to stabilize the people's morale!"
Hogun: "Yes. We'll leave at once!"
Sif hesitated. "Are we really not waiting for Rimuru, My Lord? She might be the key to turning the tide of the war!"
Thor looked at the hammer in his hand. "No more waiting. The support My Lord gave me is all contained in the new Mjolnir!"
"Alright!"
Although Sif felt reluctant, she still nodded.
From childhood, she had grown accustomed to following Thor.
"Thor, give me a strand of your hair!"
At that moment, a voice rang out.
The five looked in its direction and immediately saw an illusory figure.
Who else could it be but Rimuru?
Everyone was overjoyed.
Thor asked in surprise, "My Lord, is this your soul?"
Rimuru's face was calm, but in her heart, she cursed.
It was so difficult to show off in front of her eldest disciple, and she had even failed.
After swallowing the red ruby from Old Sai, hadn't it promised endless power?
It was like instant noodles—the contents and the packaging were completely inconsistent!
Of course, this also reminded Rimuru:
The Universe is vast. She must grow stronger, stronger, and stronger!
The best way to awaken as a Demon Lord is to participate in this war and harvest as many souls as possible!
This was also why Rimuru, after seeing Thor and the others about to leave, didn't care about her reputation and directly let her soul leave her body.
Compared to benefits, what is integrity?
Cough!
Rimuru stood with her hands behind her back, looking like an enlightened master, as if she hadn't fainted at all.
"On the surface, only three realms have sent troops, but secretly, who knows how many forces are stirring. You, this foolish disciple, have too simple a mind. I, your master, fear you might fall for the enemy's trick. Quickly give me a strand of your hair, and when I awaken, I will immediately come to your aid!"
Pfft!
Sif was the first to burst out laughing, followed by The Warriors Three, bending over with hearty laughter.
Even Thor, this big oaf, let out a booming laugh.
Rimuru was so small, yet she pretended to be an enlightened master—it was too adorable, too amusing!
"What are you laughing at? Quickly give me a strand of your hair!"
"Yes, yes, yes!"
Thor chuckled as he pulled a few strands of golden hair from his head, feeling incredibly warm inside.
Having a master who cared about him actually felt pretty good!
So, Thor and the others watched as the golden hair, which he respectfully placed in Rimuru's soul hand, drifted away with the wind.
Then, there was another burst of laughter.
Ah ah ah ah!
Rimuru was going crazy, feeling that her dignity as an imperial master had completely vanished.
Even little Sif was no longer afraid of Rimuru, My Lord!
Damn it!
Boom!
A seven-colored rainbow light descended from the sky, and the Asgardians completely departed Earth.
Looking at the rune imprint left by the Bifrost Bridge on the ground, Nick Fury's expression remained unchanged—dark and unreadable.
No one knew what he was thinking deep down.
Saying it a thousand times or hearing it ten thousand times wasn't as shocking as seeing it once with one's own eyes.
"Protect this place, and find some language experts to come over."
"Yes."
The agents immediately sprang into action.
Meanwhile, Nick Fury walked toward where Rimuru lay unconscious.
Looking at her, now a small blue ball, Nick Fury asked, "It's been almost two days, and she still hasn't woken up?"
Natasha nodded. "I've been here the whole time. She hasn't stirred."
Nick Fury was silent.
Not long ago, he had seen Rimuru's soul leave her body and chat happily with some Asgardians.
He saw it; the Asgardians saw it. Natasha didn't.
In other words, whether Rimuru's soul could be seen after leaving her body depended entirely on her willingness.
Looking at Rimuru, already "unconscious," Nick Fury's eyes were complex.
Rimuru was truly too mysterious—so mysterious that one could never fully grasp the extent of her power.
To be honest, Nick Fury was now a little unsure how to face her.
However, it was fortunate that Nick Fury was always open-minded.
The Avengers he had been hoping to assemble never shied away from members with extraordinary abilities.
"Rimuru, won't you come out and talk with us?"
Huh?
Hearing Nick Fury, Natasha's beautiful eyes blinked. Rimuru was awake?
The next second, Natasha's worldview refreshed.
Rimuru, in her soul state, smiled at Natasha. "Sister Natasha, thank you for watching over me these past two days!"
Natasha immediately returned a humble smile, warm as spring breeze. "It's my honor, Rimuru, My Lord!"
Natasha was a great beauty, and her playful remark immediately lightened the atmosphere.
Nick Fury let out a long sigh, trying to calm his emotions.
He and Natasha were old partners, and they worked very well together.
When Natasha was playful, Nick Fury knew she was subtly reminding him to pay attention to his tone of voice.
Rimuru always responded better to softness than to hardness!
Nick Fury said gently, "Rimuru, what do you think of the war between Asgard and the three great realms?"
Rimuru replied, "Director, you'd best pray that Asgard wins overwhelmingly. If the Frost Giants win, the Nine Realms will return to the Ice Age; if the Fire Giants win, Earth will be even more dangerous; if the Dark Elves win, the Nine Realms might enter a dark era. Only if Asgard wins can the status quo be maintained to the greatest extent!"
Nick Fury smiled bitterly. Since taking over S.H.I.E.L.D., he had prided himself on being the Guardian of Earth.
But when truly facing great danger, S.H.I.E.L.D. could do nothing.
This sense of frustration…
With the life and death of Earth at stake, could Earth do nothing but watch helplessly?
Nick Fury was unwilling. He said in a low voice, "Can we Earthlings really do nothing?"
Rimuru's eyes blinked. "Director, do you want to send someone to observe a Universe war?"
Nick Fury and Natasha looked over curiously.
Rimuru added, "Avengers, perhaps it's time to assemble!"
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