Chapter 141: Fate with this Object
Oaks originally thought that the reward from Asgard would simply be a title.
But when he actually accepted it, he realized he was mistaken.
Asgard was wealthy and generous when it came to giving things, but they were cautious when it came to titles. This was because Asgard was the guardian of the Nine Realms and held great renown in the universe. If Odin bestowed a title on Oaks, it would extend beyond just Asgard.
This title would be valid throughout the entire Nine Realms and even the universe, signifying the recognition of the Asgardian royal family towards this person.
Therefore, they would not easily bestow such a title on an outsider—
Especially considering the awkward nature of Oaks's contribution this time.
The matter of Odin's injuries, even if they were already healed, couldn't be made public, not even within Asgard.
So if Odin were to grant Oaks a title, there would be no justification for it.
But the reward was different.
Odin was clearly delighted with Oaks's ability to heal him. And perhaps to give some face to the Sorcerer Supreme, he allowed Oaks to enter his treasury and promised him the opportunity to choose an item.
"I thought it was already difficult for your father to overlook the matter of the Destroyer. I didn't expect there to be this benefit as well."
Oaks was speaking quietly to Thor as they were about to enter Odin's treasury.
"Well...,"
Thor instinctively glanced at Oak's clothes. He had long found his battle robe strange.
"You, Stark, and Banner, all used armor made from the remains of the Destroyer, right? It's not a big deal, really. The Destroyer has been destroyed, and while there may not be much Uru metal on Earth, Nidavellir has plenty.
Right now, you can only use it superficially. You should know that to unleash its true power, it needs to be forged in a stellar furnace by the Dwarves."
"So your father doesn't care at all?"
Oak grinned. As expected of the wealthy Asgard.
"Well... what's in the treasury? Although the king said I could choose anything, I would be foolish to just randomly pick something."
With Thor as an insider, how could he not make good use of it?
"Well... there are quite a lot of things in the treasury, some of them are quite formidable."
Thor stroked his chin. Although he had been to Odin's treasury countless times, he wasn't particularly interested in the items inside.
The treasury contained both treasures and ordinary artifacts. It was said that there were even some items that were just models...
Thinking of this, he subconsciously looked at his own Mjolnir.
Oaks had even made a miniature version of his hammer.
"I think you better steer clear of the most powerful items... like the Casket of Ancient Winters or the Eternal Flame..."
Thor said this and couldn't help but burst into laughter:
"Speaking of these powerful items, I'm afraid you wouldn't even be able to touch them."
"Alright, I have a general idea."
As a guard approached and prepared to take them to the treasury, Oak shrugged. The things Thor mentioned were at a level where he would probably risk his life just by touching them:
"If I happen to choose something that your father is reluctant to give away, remind me... After all, our relationship is still decent, so it won't tarnish his face."
"..."
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Odin's treasury, a museum-like existence within Asgard.
Oaks and Thor strolled through this vast treasury.
The dazzling array of treasures left Oaks feeling overwhelmed. This was much more than what appeared in movies...
But as mentioned earlier, when exploring the treasury, one had to keep their eyes wide open and discern carefully. It would be a great loss if he ended up choosing a figurine.
The Tesseract was previously stored here, but now it was being used by Heimdall to repair the Bifrost.
It was precisely because of this that Thor, who was supposed to lead the army to suppress the rebellion, was currently unable to leave Asgard. He eagerly seized the opportunity to go to Earth under the pretext of finding Oaks and meet his girlfriend.
"Well, this is our Asgardian masterpiece spear. It has immense power and can fire energy beams. It's considered a top-quality weapon among standard armaments!"
Thor quietly introduced Oaks to the details of the things he knew. Odin was in a good mood and allowed his son to showcase their family assets.
But from another perspective, this was also a way to deter friendly nations.
Leaving aside other factors, in terms of power, Odin indeed respected Earth's Sorcerer Supreme. But when it came to collections...
You have the Infinity Stones, and so do I, but compared to the artifacts in Asgard's treasury, the ones you possess are nothing.
"Well... Although I have some understanding of spears, I generally don't use them to stab people directly."
Too much talking would only lead to tears. Was he suggesting that Oaks use bear paws to hold a spear or leopard claws?
For a Druid in their beast form, the sharpness of a weapon was meaningless, except for its attributes and effects.
"Um... How about this one? It's our Asgardian exquisite armor. Although it can't compare to the one I'm wearing, it's still a rare item among the Nine Realms!"
Thor pulled Oak over to a beautifully crafted cuirass:
"The Silver Scale Breastplate, blue..."
"Cough, cough, cough, cough..."
Oak almost choked from holding his breath:
"The next one, please..."
"Oh right, your battle robe looks pretty good. Although this Silver Scale Breastplate is also made of quality materials, it still falls short compared to Uru metal."
Thor didn't know why Oaks reacted so strongly, but he moved away from this rather stunning armor:
"By the way, it seems like you mostly use claws in your transformed state. Perhaps something like gauntlets would suit you better?"
Oaks's mouth twitched as he looked at Thor and scanned the area until he came across something extraordinary.
"Hmm? This one looks quite pretty, but unfortunately, there's only one."
Thor picked up the shiny golden glove, scratched the six dazzling gemstones on it, and then, to the face of Odin, the blue gemstone fell to the ground with a "crack."
"..."
The atmosphere became silent for a moment.
Yes, the glove Thor picked up was the legendary "Infinity Gauntlet (right hand)."
"Hehe... Hehehe..."
Thor laughed foolishly as he picked up the fallen blue gemstone and casually placed it back into the groove of the gauntlet, hastily putting it back in place:
"It seems like this... doesn't really suit you..."
"Cough... It's just a replica."
Odin felt a little embarrassed. Although there were replicas in the treasury, if Oaks had chosen one himself, no one could say anything.
But it was awkward when his own foolish son picked out a replica.
"...Thor, thank you for saving me from an awkward situation."
Looking at the seemingly infinitely tempting "Infinity Gauntlet" once again, Oaks shook his head with a smile:
"Compared to treasures that increase combat power, I value objects that have a 'destiny' with me."
He pointed to a peculiar stone in a nearby compartment:
"I think this object has a connection with me."
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