Although it sounds like the Imperium of Man is constantly embroiled in chaos and wars everywhere, they are tough!
As a ruler, Odin's vision was broader than that of ordinary people, and he could keenly perceive that the Imperium of Man Merlin spoke of had an unusually profound foundation!
Like last time, the level of warfare the Asgardian army participated in, it would probably only take two or three such battles to destroy the vast Asgard in the flames of war!
And such a level of battle, in the eyes of the Imperium of Man, was merely an insignificant 'small matter'!
Does this also indirectly indicate that the Imperium of Man's territory, personnel, and foundation are so vast that even he, the All-Father, can hardly imagine it?
Otherwise, how could it sustain the consumption of these countless wars?
"I—I need to consider it." Odin frowned, a hint of intention showing in his sunken eyes,
but as a hero, his cautious nature still made him decide to think it over.
"Let's put this matter aside for now. I will carefully consider it and then give you a reasonable answer."
"Of course, Esteemed All-Father."
Merlin was not in a hurry at this moment, nodding and smiling.
"I can assure you, no matter which path you ultimately choose, I will support your decision. In the name of Emrys, I will never break my oath."
This was his promise.
He, Merlin, although he often deceived people, played dirty tricks, and treated oaths as farts, this was for enemies, not for friends.
In The Boys' world, those people were not good people to begin with, so Merlin naturally wouldn't talk about morality with them.
But Odin and Asgard had genuinely given him a lot of help, and Merlin always kept this in mind.
Therefore, this was his heartfelt truth.
No matter whether Odin ultimately chose to join the Imperium of Man or sought refuge for the Asgardians in Marvel according to the original plan, he respected the other party's choice.
As if seeing the sincerity in his eyes, Odin's constantly furrowed brow also relaxed a little.
"Hmph, at least you have some conscience. My initial investment in you wasn't in vain."
"As a businessman, I am merely proposing a trade that is more beneficial to both parties, based on mutually equal conditions," Merlin said with a smile.
It is undeniable that he had indeed been eyeing the Asgardians.
After all, according to the research of the great sage Carol, the physique of the Asgardians is far superior to that of other humans,
including humans whose genes have undergone significant changes in the Warhammer Universe.
The physique of an adult Asgardian, even without any training, can already reach the level of a battle-hardened Astra Militarum soldier.
And the army of Asgard can even reach the level of the elite Stormtroopers of the Imperium of Man!
It's not hard to imagine what a powerful fighting force these inherently excellent Asgardians would become after efficient training!
If the Space Marine biological implantation technology could be improved based on the Asgardian physique, it would surely astound the legendary Archmagos Dominus Cawl!
The only pity was that...
Currently, the Space Marine gene-seed, since the expansion of its establishment and recruitment began, has faced a severe shortage, with extremely insufficient quantities, including various biological implant organs, power armor, and so on.
"If only I had the 'Super Raven Guard' technology." Thinking of this, Merlin couldn't help but start to envy this lost legendary technology.
"What Super Raven Guard?" Hearing this, Odin was a bit confused and couldn't help but ask.
"Oh, nothing."
Merlin shook his head.
On second thought, forget it. Even if he really had it, he wouldn't dare to use it. The hidden dangers of this technology are far greater than the temporary benefits gained.
Unless it's a desperate situation, just like Corvus Corax, the Primarch of the Raven Guard and Lord of the Nineteenth Legion, who obtained this forbidden technology from the Emperor to quickly restore the legion's establishment.
In a very short time, a legion whose establishment had almost returned to zero was rapidly restored and formed.
The core of this technology was to allow Space Marines to access the essence of the Warp, and the biological modification organs that originally required a long time to implant all grew within the body, greatly shortening and compressing the time for a Space Marine to be born. Moreover, the strength of each "Super Raven Guard" was almost far superior to that of their other brothers.
But the outcome for these people was also extremely tragic.
They were personally sent by the Lord of Ravens to battlefields where death was certain, and even the warriors who survived were secretly imprisoned and executed.
Simply because these people harbored huge hidden dangers that even the Lord of Ravens considered extremely dangerous!
He was just afraid of another 'Grand Birthday Celebration'!
This time there was no Prime Minister Ma, and no Emperor. And there was only one Golden Throne, Merlin didn't want to fight with the Emperor for it.
"By the way, Your Respected and Majestic All-Father, I have one more thing I hope you can help with." Seeing that Odin seemed to be in a good mood at the moment, Merlin struck while the iron was hot and said with a grin.
"Still more?!"
Odin's hard-won good mood was immediately completely ruined. He couldn't help but let out a cold snort,
stroking his beard and glaring.
"I knew it, you little rascal have no good intentions. What are you up to now?"
"Ahem, how can you call it plotting against you?"
Merlin fully demonstrated the spirit of 'a thick skin gets things done'.
"We'll all be family from now on, helping each other out, isn't that just reasonable?"
"This makes you family?!" Odin gritted his teeth in anger. It was only because his body was still healthy, otherwise, he would surely have fainted from anger.
"Speak, what else is there?"
"I want to borrow a few people from you~" Merlin said.
"Who?"
Odin frowned.
"Thor? Loki?"
"No, no, no, not them." Merlin shook his head, then said.
"It's the Dwarves. I have some metal here, and I hope they can help me forge a batch of armor."
If Asgard could conquer the Nine Realms, relying on the All-Father and countless warriors sacrificing themselves, then the credit of the Dwarves was absolutely indispensable!
The exquisite forging craftsmanship of the Dwarves was what allowed the Asgardian army to gallop across the Nine Realms, enabling Odin to forge his position as All-Father.
Odin's artifact Gungnir, Thor's early Mjolnir, and his power gauntlets, including the later Stormbreaker, the artifact that almost killed Thanos—these were all products of the Dwarves.
dwarf-made, guaranteed to be a masterpiece!
Merlin had long coveted the Dwarves' forging craftsmanship. Now that he had finally found "Adamantium," how could he not invite the Dwarves to come out of seclusion?
One must know that even the Emperor, as wise as he was, had the armor of his Custodian Guard forged by a mysterious clan of smiths, whose skills even the Martian Mechanicum had to bow down to!
"How many?"
This time, Odin was quite straightforward.
The Dwarves were subordinate to Asgard, and although very important, he didn't mind handing over a few to Merlin, his ally.
"Not many, four or five hundred will do!"
Merlin casually gave a number.
"What?!" Odin's eyes widened, and he angrily said.
"Are you trying to empty out the entire dwarf race? Impossible. I can give you fifty at most!"
"That's too few, I have a big project here." Merlin haggled.
"A hundred, at least a hundred!"
"Alright, deal!"
Odin immediately agreed, as if afraid the other party would go back on his word, a hint of cunning showing in his eyes.
Merlin's mouth twitched.
He had been tricked again. The old man actually calculated against him!