Chapter 1227: Come Back?
Just as Laufey was trapped by Lokiās magic and was about to face Thorās impending attack, a surge of icy energy suddenly emanated from the vine wrapped around his right leg. It was this icy energy that caused Laufeyās strength to suddenly surge, breaking through Lokiās blockade, and allowing him to evade Thorās assault.
Whoosh, Whooshā¦
Without the magical buff, the vine quickly decayed in Laufeyās hands, turning to ashes and disappearing. However, at this point, Laufey no longer needed the assistance of the vine.
āThis isā¦ the power of the Casket of Ancient Winters. Lokiā¦ What are you up to!?ā
Clenching his fists tightly, Laufey whispered in disbelief as he recognized that the icy power he had felt from the vine was derived from the sacred artifact of the Frost Giants, the Casket of Ancient Winters.
He was puzzled by Lokiās actions. In the recent situation, Laufey had initially succeeded in his ambush against Loki, only to be confronted by Loki and Thorās combined forces. However, just when he was about to be defeated or captured, Loki secretly intervened to help him escape.
The power of the Casket of Ancient Winters had come through the vine, and those vines were controlled by Lokiās magic. Without a doubt, Loki had been the one who had quietly acted to aid Laufey in his escape while simultaneously attacking him.
This dual approach of attacking oneself while secretly transmitting icy energy was truly perplexing to Laufey.
Especially since, after Laufey had impaled Loki with an ice spike, there was no apparent reason for Loki to come to his rescue.
Laufey wasnāt a naive individual; he didnāt believe that Loki saved him just because they both shared Frost Giant lineage. Therefore, Lokiās motives were deeply enigmatic to Laufey.
It was no wonder that Laufey couldnāt fathom the situation. Under normal circumstances, Laufey would have been defeated by the combined might of Loki and Thor.
If Loki hadnāt quietly intervened to help him escape, Laufey would have concluded that Loki and Thorās internal strife had been a ruse to draw him out and eliminate him.
However, as the protagonist of the entire event, Loki had a simple reason for saving Laufey. He was merely playing a role, and although sacrifices were necessary to make the performance appear more convincing, outright exterminating the leader of the Frost Giants was not part of Lokiās plan.
After all, the Frost Giants were part of the Nine Realms. While conflicts could arise among the Nine Realms themselves, once they came into contact with external cosmic forces, they would unite, just as Earth was doing now. Therefore, Loki had no intention of weakening the strength of the same side.
Of course, Laufey couldnāt possibly know all of this because he was just an unintended bystander who had imprudently inserted himself into the situation. Now, his best choice was to lead the Frost Giant army back to his own territory and await developments quietly, especially since Asgard had already begun to withdraw its troops.
Following the conclusion of this major battle witnessed by Asgard and the Frost Giants, Lokiās bid for power was exposed due to Thorās triumphant return. However, the resourceful Loki wasnāt about to give up after this single defeat.
In the days that followed, Loki intermittently caused trouble for Thor. As a result, there was continuous turmoil within Asgard, and it appeared that Loki was gradually unraveling it.
Faced with this dire situation, Thor, who wasnāt skilled in scheming, found himself helplessly at Lokiās mercy, with no effective means to deal with his brother. Consequently, Thor had no choice but to seek assistance from Earth. Phantom Knight and a few of his companions answered the call and arrived in Asgard to support Thor.
After Phantom Knight and his team arrived in Asgard, the situation underwent significant changes. Some of Lokiās schemes were exposed, and countermeasures were implemented. In the midst of this ongoing cat-and-mouse game, Thor was also learning how to become a responsible king.
This state of turmoil continued for nearly a month before finally coming to an end. On this day, all of Lokiās tactics had been thwarted by Thor, and Loki found himself cornered on the Bifrost.
Whoosh, Whooshā¦
The magnificent Bifrost spanned the endless sea of Asgard, and the winds blew across it, rustling the magic cloak draped over Lokiās shoulders. Facing his brother, with whom he had been locked in battle for almost a month, Loki remained surprisingly calm.
From the beginning when Thor was manipulated by Lokiās various schemes to the later reversal of the situation, and now capturing his whereabouts and cornering him on the Bifrost, Thorās progress was undeniably significant. Of course, itās unclear how much of it was due to coincidence.
āLoki! You have no way out now! Turn back! As long as youāre willing to turn back, both Mother and I will forgive you!ā Standing in front of Loki, Thor called out sternly. į¹š¼ÅĪæįÄź©
A monthās time was enough to allow Thor to recover his rationality from his initial anger, and multiple encounters with Loki made Thor realize just how powerful his younger brother was.
Lokiās strength lay not only in his own abilities but also in his cunning and intelligence. Without the assistance of the Phantom Knight and their Earth-derived knowledge, Thor believed he wouldnāt have been able to resolve the situation with Loki this quickly.
However, in the face of Thorās shouting, Loki, who stood in the center of the Bifrost, only curled his lips slightly, revealing a clear expression of disdain.
āTurn back? I donāt want to go back to being your good little brother. Compared to you, Iām better suited to be the king of Asgard!ā
At this moment, even Lin Rui, who stood behind Thor, found it difficult to discern whether the Loki before them was following the script or genuinely pursuing his own desires. The situation had become so complex that Lin Rui couldnāt distinguish between fiction and reality anymore.
However, upon hearing Lokiās shout, Lin Rui couldnāt help but agree to some extent. Between Thor and Loki, aside from Thorās position as the legitimate crown prince, he didnāt seem to possess any other advantages over Loki.
āFor the sake of a throne, youāve made too many mistakes! Now, you have no other choice. Come back with me!ā
āGo back?! Forget it!ā
Harshly rejecting Thorās proposal, Loki vanished from his original spot. At the same moment, Thor propelled himself into the air with a powerful leap.
Boom!
In the next instant, a muffled sound echoed in mid-air. Lokiās disappeared figure reappeared in mid-air and was slammed down by Thorās mighty blow. After the recent pursuit and battles, Lokiās condition had significantly deteriorated, and using the Bifrost to escape was now seemingly impossible.
āIf you want me to turn back, youāll have to kill me!ā
Rumble!
After Lokiās defiant declaration, Thor, suspended in mid-air, swung Mjƶlnir down as if he truly intended to smash Loki to death on the spot.
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