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Chapter 174: Battle of Heirs? The Battle of the Magic Net Authority!
🕑 Added 2025-03-22 14:25:15 +0000 UTCAlthough this accident occurred and Hela was taken out of sight, it may pose unforeseen dangers to Asgard.
However, Odin does not see this as a bad thing. At least after this incident, Thor, who has been in free fall for thirty minutes, should now recognize the importance of magic.
As long as Thor can value and learn magic, then the trial can be considered a success.
As for Loki, with Thor around, it shouldn't be difficult to take him down. Odin doesn’t believe that Thor, who has the support of the four kingdoms, will be any worse than the roadbed.
And as for Hela, Odin is not concerned. Since he was able to release her, he can naturally seal her again.
As long as she cannot return to Asgard, the threat she poses is not significant, unless Loki helps her return. That is the main issue Odin must keep an eye on.
However, he believes that with Loki's temperament, he won’t allow another heir to threaten him. Besides, Hela’s personality is completely incompatible with Loki’s.
Odin is right to be concerned about Loki helping Hela, but he is certain that Loki will not let her compete for the throne.
All in all, while there is a crisis, it is nowhere near as serious as Ragnarök. Instead, Odin is more concerned about the magic net.
Loki secretly made a deal with Aaron, gaining immense power under unknown conditions. This is a real threat!
Loki already possessed considerable resourcefulness, and now, with great strength added to that, it is rumored he also has influence in Midgard. He poses a greater threat than Hela! Loki is Thor’s worst enemy.
Odin shook his head. Since the emergence of the magic net, Asgard has flourished, but the trouble it brings is significant, especially among the heirs to the throne. It’s like a powder keg.
"Why does this happen?" Odin pondered. "If only they could unite, Asgard would prosper! Is it really my fault? No, it’s not! It’s their problem, the magic net’s problem!"
Odin kept trying to convince himself, but deep down, he knew the real issue was his sons. It wasn’t difficult to guess who the problem lay with.
Jotunheim
When Hela woke up, it was Loki in his frost titan form. During this time, Loki had been manipulating the Frost Titans, who were in a state of anxiety after the loss of their leader, Laufey.
Though the death of their leader had severely affected their morale, their hatred for Asgard remained strong.
Loki, drawing on his own bloodline, reassured them. He convinced them to connect to the magic net, promising that doing so would allow them to gain more power. With strength, they could take revenge on Asgard. Everyone would enjoy delicious food, drink, and, of course, revenge.
Through Loki's tireless efforts and sweet words, he successfully connected many Frost Titans to the magic net, expanding its influence. His strength grew steadily every day.
However, when Loki left Jotunheim and returned to Earth to go to Moos Bellheim, he discovered the battle between Hela and Thor. It was quite a coincidence.
The passage between Midgard and Jotunheim happened to be in New York, so Loki decided to watch the fight.
He lent a helping hand when Hela found herself in crisis. After briefly repelling Thor with magic, he took Hela away to avoid the possible intervention of the Asgardian gods.
"Hello, my sister I’ve never met," Loki greeted. "I am Loki, son of Odin, the second prince of Asgard... or should I say, the third prince now?"
Loki offered an elegant bow and changed his form, shifting from a Frost Titan to an Asgardian appearance.
"As you can see, I was originally a Frost Titan, but I was raised by Odin, so I am also an Asgardian."
"You are also the son of Odin? A joke!" Hela scoffed, her tone dripping with mockery. "The heir to Asgard? When did it become the turn of a Frost Titan? Odin is so old-fashioned!"
When Hela heard Loki’s self-introduction, she sneered. She had fought alongside Odin against the Nine Realms, including Jotunheim, which had once been defeated. Her pride made her look down on the Frost Titans entirely.
Loki’s face twitched slightly. Though he was angry inside, he didn’t show it because he had other plans.
Hela’s strength was impressive, and he could see that she was currently in a weakened state. In his eyes, the enemy of his enemy was his friend. If he joined forces with Hela, he might be able to achieve his goals.
Once his goal was accomplished, there would still be time for backstabbing.
"Yes, technically I am the son of Laufey, but I am still the rightful prince of Asgard," Loki said. "No one can take that from me."
"In fact, I am more acceptable to the people of Asgard than you are," he continued. "Even if I’m a Frost Titan."
"Do you know?" Loki added. "All of Asgard, including Thor and me, don’t even know who you are. You, Odin’s eldest daughter, the Goddess of Death, have no base of support. The Asgardian army will not obey your orders, and the Nine Realms won’t accept a strange god as their ruler."
Hela’s rage flared immediately.
"Shut up!" she shouted. "I am the commander of Asgard's army! The rightful heir to the throne! Who dares to oppose me? Whether it’s the Asgardian army or the Nine Realms, I will kill anyone who dares defy me. No one can stop me. I am the king!"
Hela could not stand hearing Loki’s words. She had done so much for Asgard, and yet Odin sealed her away and hid her existence. That damned old man!
"I will definitely kill him!" she muttered.
"Really?" Loki said, his voice laced with sarcasm. "I don’t think you have the strength for that. Don’t forget who you lost to just now, and who saved you."
"Honestly speaking, you couldn’t even defeat my big brother. How can you believe the delusion you’re speaking?" Loki continued. "In Asgard, the most powerful person is not Thor, nor you, nor me."
"You mean Odin?" Hela sneered. "He’s no match for me."
Hela’s expression darkened. She could sense the underestimation in Loki’s words and her anger grew colder.
"When I return to Asgard, the longer I stay, the stronger I’ll become," she vowed. "No one can stop me, not even Odin!"
"Maybe you’re right," Loki said with a slight roll of his eyes. "But the strongest in Asgard isn’t Odin. He’s old and weak."
Loki eyed Hela thoughtfully. It seemed impossible to put Hela back as originally planned. If he sent her back and she gained power from Asgard, she might grow too strong for even him to handle.
It looked like the battle would have to take place in Midgard. Loki could use Hela to deal with the Asgardian threat or distract them to buy time for himself.
"Isn’t Odin the strongest? Who is then?" Hela asked, now fully intrigued.
"Now, the strongest in Asgard is the God of Magic," Loki replied coolly. "My sister, this competition for the throne seems to be just a contest between us on the surface, but in reality, it’s a competition for the power of the magic net.
Whoever holds greater authority over the magic net will have the final say."
"And the magic net is the greatest creation of the God of Magic."
"If you want to regain your strength, you may need to use his power."
"The God of Magic? The magic net?" Hela stared at Loki, her eyes narrowing.
Loki’s serious expression made her pause and think deeply. Despite her skepticism, she didn’t dismiss the idea outright. Restoring her strength was her top priority.
Unbeknownst to Aaron, Loki had already involved Hela in his plans. He wouldn’t mind; after all, one more worker wouldn’t hurt.
It was also impossible for Odin to trouble him over this matter. After all, the magic net belonged to Loki.
Asgard depended on him to continue ruling. He was the master of the magic net, the weaver of its threads. Even Odin had no right to question or order him.
Now, Loki was in contact with the cryptic Liana, who used the magic net to send him updates from nearby dimensions. Little did they know, their plans were already being overheard by their greatest enemies.
