Hearing Aaron's question of what he wanted, Loki obsequiously shook his head. "I don't want to do anything yet. I just want to follow behind you, uncle."
Hearing this, a half-smile formed on Aaron's face.
Loki gave an awkward laugh. "I knew I couldn't hide it from you, uncle. Actually, I see that you seem to like those strange things, so I was thinking…"
"Could I serve you and help you collect those things? Then…"
Loki looked at Emperor on Aaron and smiled silently.
"You want Emperor?" Aaron raised an eyebrow.
Loki bowed slightly. "I certainly don't deserve to wear the same armor as you, uncle, but… seeing how hard your nephew works, could you perhaps give me another, slightly weaker set of armor?"
"Let me think, at least enough to defeat Thor."
Loki's demands were very low and very pure.
Defeating Aaron was impossible, never in this life.
But he can defeat Thor.
He doesn't need to be the strongest, he only needs to be stronger than Thor. Then, the attention of Odin and the people of Asgard would be more focused on him.
When Aaron no longer wanted to manage things, wouldn't that be his chance?
He had observed that when Aaron was in Midgard, he was a hands-off boss, not managing the company at all.
He could become a king of Asgard in name only, but with real power. He only needed to be stronger and smarter than Thor.
Of course, finding a way to gain Aaron's approval and support was the most important.
Loki was a smart man, he could tell at a glance that the future of Asgard belonged to Aaron.
Now, he just needed to serve Aaron well, and everything would be fine.
Aaron shook his head and chuckled. "Loki, you are very clever. Very well, let's do as you say."
"As long as you do well, what's the harm in me casually giving you a powerful set of battle armor then?"
Crafting a set of battle armor was a trivial matter for Aaron.
Emperor was impossible, but other armors were absolutely no problem.
As long as Loki can bring him enough benefits, everything is negotiable.
Want to freeload?
Then go to the Netherworld and reincarnate as a beautiful woman, and we'll talk next life.
Loki didn't know Aaron's thoughts, otherwise he would probably say: Actually, transformation is not impossible, I can do it.
Of course, if he really said that, Loki would probably enter Valhalla ahead of time.
"My dear uncle, then we have a deal. Leave all problems to me, I will definitely be more loyal and capable than that Midgardian Norman."
Afterward, Loki left with a myriad of thoughts, his mind filled with these matters.
You, Thor, have Odin's favor, but I, Loki, can gain my uncle's support.
Everyone has someone backing them, but yours is the setting sun, while mine is the rising sun.
I am the future!
Aaron, who had sent Loki away, looked at Odin and Thor, who were still exchanging pleasantries. "What filial piety between father and son."
Shaking his head, Aaron turned and took a step forward, and his entire body disappeared.
Odin seemed to sense something and looked over. "Dark energy?"
Thor shouted, "Father, wait for me to get ready first!"
Odin was even angrier after hearing this.
Why hadn't Aaron prepared in advance? You unfilial son, problems keep emerging every day.
"Look at the spear!"
Aaron had not been back in the Royal Palace of Valaskjalf for long when two maids approached him and led him to a room full of magic and technology.
"Your Highness, this is the geographical record the All-Father asked us to give you. It contains most of the star maps of the Nine Realms and the Milky Way Galaxy."
The maid looked at Aaron curiously, and when he looked back, she quickly lowered her head.
Aaron didn't pay attention to the maid's furtive and cautious demeanor. He took a U-shaped device, activated its magic, and a brilliant and dazzling star map appeared before him.
It was a magnificent map of the Milky Way Galaxy, encompassing hundreds of billions of stars and trillions of planets.
In addition, there was also a map outside the Milky Way Galaxy. It was far less detailed than the Milky Way Galaxy's map.
Aaron glanced at the upper left corner, his lips twitching slightly.
"This thing is a map from a thousand years ago?"
He remembered Odin telling him it was the latest map, and this was it?
How much validity did a thousand-year-old map still have?
The maid quickly explained, "This map was captured when we defeated other civilizations that trespassed. Because Asgard has not been in contact with the outside world for over two thousand years, we don't know much about the outside situation."
"However, according to what we know, the forces within the Milky Way Galaxy haven't changed much for about a thousand years, so this map is basically fine."
"If Your Highness needs a more detailed map, perhaps you can see the God of Guardianship. His mind records everything within the Milky Way Galaxy."
Aaron nodded.
He glanced at it casually, and his mind, like the most advanced computer, quickly copied and recorded this map.
On it, Aaron saw the familiar Kree Empire, Xandar civilization, and Knowhere where The Collector resided.
Of course, the other eight of the Nine Realms were all within the map and they were the most detailed.
Looking closely, Aaron found that the Nine Realms, though far apart, were connected by a special "tree."
The nine great realms combined to form a smaller tree-shaped Universe.
Moreover, there were also some small paths between the great realms.
Through these secret passages, the time taken to travel hundreds or thousands of light-years could be shortened to a few seconds. However, these small paths were not recorded in it.
So, Odin knew from the beginning that Loki had brought the Frost Giant?
This thought popped into Aaron's mind, but he didn't continue thinking about it, it had nothing to do with him anyway.
"Your Highness, do you need any more help?" The maid asked, plucking up her courage, her cheeks flushing.
Her eyes were filled with adoration.
Aaron didn't tease the maid, mainly because she was a bit lacking in quality.
He took the map and turned to head to the museum Sif had mentioned.
This time, he no longer needed Sif to lead the way and could enter these less important places by simply showing his face.
Odin had immediately notified every Asgardian of Aaron's portrait.
Everyone knew that this unfamiliar Midgardian was actually the son of Bor, Odin's brother, a powerful God comparable to the All-Father.
At the same time, stories about Bor bringing glory to his kingdom quietly spread throughout Asgard, and the discussion remained at the top.
Seeing the strange looks of others and hearing the unbelievably ridiculous "gossip" from third-rate street storytelling sessions along the way, Aaron didn't know what to say.
Gossip is a common trait, and even Asgardians are no exception.
Even stories like Bor battling the Mother of Celestials popped up.
Are you really not afraid that a Celestial will hear about it, travel billions of light-years tirelessly, and come to Asgard for a heart-to-heart talk?