With Kytheron present, Hela's bullying of Thor was within limits. It looked like nothing more than a minor squabble between divine siblings. At most, he'd get a little hurt, but he wouldn't die!
As someone privy to the inside story, Frigga didn't react much to her son's hammer being crushed.
After all, Odin had already left him a more powerful weapon. Since Thor had now become the successor to the God King, he was qualified to obtain that divine artifact!
"Alright, Thor, you and Loki should go prepare for your father's funeral!"
Seeing Thor silently grieve, clutching the shattered pieces of his beloved hammer, Frigga couldn't help but speak up.
Hearing this, Thor finally realized there was something more important to do.
He glanced at Hela, who stood behind Kytheron, her face filled with mockery and disdain. Thor's proud heart was once again frustrated.
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Odin's funeral was extremely grand. Since his body had merged with every inch of Asgard's land, only a golden effigy was used to commemorate him.
Many races and powers from the Universe, as well as other pantheons, sent representatives to mourn the departed God King.
Of course, their purpose was not merely to offer condolences; they also wanted to confirm certain matters.
For example, the succession of Asgard's monarchy. After all, Asgard's strength was not weak in the Universe, and its renowned prestige had been built by generations of God Kings!
It was rumored that Odin had designated two successors before his Death, intending to implement a dual monarchy. It was unknown whether this was true or false.
However, these were all secondary; their ultimate goal was Kytheron.
Therefore, their gazes would inadvertently sweep over Kytheron from time to time.
Although it seemed secretive, Kytheron, with his powerful perception, immediately noticed it but didn't pay too much attention.
Most of the other arriving Universe races had been sheltered by Asgard, but there were, of course, exceptions.
Because to the shock of many, the Frost Giants, who had always been hostile to Asgard, also came. The arrival was none other than Odin's old nemesis—Laufey, the leader of the Frost Giants.
Laufey's arrival put most of Asgard on high alert, even glaring at him.
If it weren't for this being the God King's funeral, many would have already picked up their weapons and charged to fight to the Death!
However, when Loki saw Laufey, an unnatural expression flickered across his face.
Although he was Laufey's biological son, he was abandoned on the battlefield and eventually adopted and raised by Odin.
He even wanted to destroy all of Jotunheim after learning his identity, to prove to Odin that he belonged only to Asgard.
But before he could implement his plan, Odin began to fall into slumber!
Now, watching his biological father attend his adoptive father's funeral, his feelings were somewhat complex!
"Laufey, today is my father's funeral. If you dare to cause trouble, I will wage an endless war against the Frost Giants."
Thor looked at Laufey, speaking each word distinctly.
"As an old rival, I've come to see him off one last time, and also to put an end to the centuries-long war between Asgard and Jotunheim."
"I swear in the name of Ymir, from now on, the Frost Giants will not set foot in any place protected by Asgard."
Laufey took a deep look at Loki, then made his vow to Thor.
It must be said that Odin's decision to make Loki and Thor co-rulers before his Death truly had a miraculous effect.
It not only eliminated the rift between Loki and Thor but also, in one fell swoop, dispersed Loki's long-suppressed dissatisfaction and resentment.
It even made Laufey, the Frost Giant leader, formally extend goodwill to Asgard's succeeding God King.
"I hope you can truly achieve that!"
Thor had nothing else to say about this. After all, the other party came in peace, and he couldn't possibly instigate a war.
Elder Sylphania of the Elven Kingdom personally brought Innis.
Speaking of which, Odin was quite a bit younger than her, yet he had passed away before her.
After placing a bouquet of exotic flowers, a specialty of the Elven Kingdom, before Odin's effigy, she walked directly towards Kytheron.
"Kytheron, long time no see!"
Sylphania looked at Kytheron, a heartfelt sigh escaping her lips.
In just over twenty years, a mere fraction of the lifespan of old-timers like them, the heights Kytheron had reached were beyond their wildest dreams.
"Sylphania, the signs of age on you seem to be getting heavier!"
Kytheron's brow furrowed when he saw the Elven Elder.
He could clearly perceive the aura of decline emanating from Sylphania's seemingly youthful body.
This meant that the Elf before him had already entered the countdown of her life.
Unlike Odin, whose Death Kytheron already knew the outcome of, Sylphania was the first character outside the main plot that Kytheron truly encountered, and also his first friend outside the main plot.
Therefore, in Kytheron's heart, she was somewhat special.
"Our theoretical lifespan for Elves can reach up to ten thousand years. Now I am nearing the limit of an Elf's lifespan; I am already the longest-lived!"
"Soon, I will also pass away like Odin. At that time, the Elven Kingdom will need your continued care."
Sylphania showed no fear at all about her impending Death.
"Are you willing to just die like that?"
Kytheron asked her this question.
"Of course not, but life and Death are fundamental rules of the Universe. I cannot possess the power to break rules like you, so I can only calmly accept Death!"
"Moreover, Death is not the end for Elves, because every deceased Elf will eventually transform into an ancient tree and continue to live in the Elven Kingdom."
Sylphania was completely open, directly expressing to Kytheron her unwillingness to die but also her calm acceptance of Death.
"If you're unwilling, then it's easy to handle!"
"After Odin's funeral, I will come to find you."
Kytheron decided to borrow the Time Stone from the Ancient One. With the power of the Time Stone, one's time could be easily reversed.
Although using the Stone would incur corresponding backlash, the damage from that backlash would probably take less than half a breath for the current Kytheron to recover from!
After all, Kytheron was different from pure mages like the Ancient One. The Ancient One's power largely stemmed from the strength of her patron, Vishanti, while all of Kytheron's great power belonged to himself.
Coupled with Kytheron's protection from the undying and indestructible power of the talismans, he could completely disregard the backlash of using the Stones.
Even if he gathered all six Stones in the future, he wouldn't end up half-crippled like Thanos and the Hulk after snapping his fingers once or twice.
Sylphania was stunned when Kytheron said this. She knew Kytheron wouldn't joke, so he must have a way to let her continue living.
Odin's funeral concluded with the glowing lights released by all the people of Asgard!
For Asgard, the upcoming dual coronation ceremony was the true priority.
After all, Odin represented the past, while Thor and Loki, as the dual kings, represented Asgard's future.
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