Chapter 143: Valhalla
Asgard values martial prowess, and the crown prince, in particular, must prove through supreme valor and glorious military achievements that he is worthy of the throne of Asgard.
In the past, Thor was influenced by this ideology, being bellicose, arrogant, impulsive, and disregarding the consequences.
But his experiences on Earth have clearly changed him, awakening within him the precious qualities befitting a king.
However, the upcoming war to suppress the rebellion, which will occur after the Bifrost is repaired, will be the moment when Thor demonstrates the supreme dignity of Asgard and himself to the Nine Realms.
Therefore, during the waiting period for the repair of the Bifrost, Thor trained the army every day, swiftly replenishing and restoring the combat capabilities of the Asgardian forces that were lost during Loki's rebellion.
This is also one of the most formidable aspects of Asgard—their standing army is not very large, but no matter what immense losses they suffer, they can quickly replenish their forces.
In addition to the regular soldiers, Asgard's most important war asset is the berserker warrior legion, which can quickly mobilize civilians into a fighting force, and the colossal palace located within the Grove of Glaðsheimr, known as "Valhalla" or "Hall of Heroes."
The souls of brave warriors who fall in battle will be transformed into ethereal warriors known as "Einherjar" using Asgard's mysterious technology within Valhalla.
They regain their physical bodies and quickly restore their combat prowess, continuing to fight for Asgard.
Valhalla has 540 great gates, each capable of accommodating 800 warriors marching in and out side by side.
The walls of the palace are lined with gleaming golden spears, radiating brilliance.
The roof of the palace is made of golden shields, and the seats inside the palace are adorned with exquisite armor.
Bravery is the supreme virtue, and death in battle is the ultimate glory. The Einherjar warriors fight fiercely until they fall, only to be reborn after sunset.
One of the most famous legends of Valhalla is the Valkyrie Legion, the now-vanished guardians of Odin.
Another is the unparalleled feast known as the "Feast of Gluttony."
Within Valhalla, there is a grand banquet hall where warriors fight during the day and feast at night.
On the banquet table, there is delicious wild boar meat and fragrant honey mead made from sheep's milk.
The boar meat comes from the divine boar Saehrimnir, which is slaughtered by the cooks of the divine palace, Andhrímnir, every day and cooked into delicious dishes in a large cauldron—
This divine boar resurrects every day and is covered in fat again.
The honey mead is produced continuously by the divine sheep Heiðrún to meet the needs of the Einherjar warriors.
Of course, it doesn't mean that Valhalla only has these two types of food; these two are specifically for the enjoyment of the Einherjar warriors.
So, what could be more suitable than a feast in Valhalla for Thor and his army to revel in?
When Oaks found himself "friendly" sandwiched between Thor and his four friends and "invited" here, he couldn't help but swallow nervously.
I've overplayed my act, what if I've acted like an idiot...
"Ha!"
Thor raised the Hammer, responding to the wild laughter of the Einherjar warriors:
"Feast on the meat! Drink to your heart's content! Then, embrace tomorrow's battle with all your might!
Soon, we will once again spread the glory of Asgard throughout the Nine Realms!"
"Thor! Thor! Thor! Ahh—!!!"
The Three Warriors —Fandral, Hogun, and Volstagg—looked on with satisfaction as Thor easily ignited the revelry among the warriors, nodding in agreement.
"Thor will surely become an outstanding king."
"Of course, I have no doubt about that—if it weren't for Loki's mischief, he would have been one long ago!"
"Once the Bifrost is restored, his unmatched military achievements will make the Nine Realms recognize Thor's might!"
However, Lady Sif did not share their thoughts. She simply admired Thor's majestic figure as usual, revealing a joyful smile.
But soon, she remembered that there was a friend from Earth beside her, and Earth...
It reminded her of Thor's previous exile.
That Earth woman...
Lady Sif, despite being a courageous female warrior, doesn't have muscles in her brain. It's only because of her admiration and friendship with Thor that her relationship with him feels more like "buddies."
But after meeting that Earth woman, Lady Sif began to understand...
So, this muscular man, this thunderous tough guy, has another side when it comes to women?!
For over a thousand years, she had harbored peculiar feelings for Thor. But after countless attempts to test the waters, Lady Sif was met with nothing but the foolish expressions and cluelessness of a typical macho man.
Just when Lady Sif was on the verge of giving up, this iron tree unexpectedly blossomed?!
This version of Thor... was even more charming than she had anticipated, but unfortunately... it wasn't meant for her.
So, inexplicably, Oaks felt a wave of resentment emanating from Lady Sif towards him.
Oaks, being the unwitting target, was unaware of the issue. After all, Jane Foster hadn't arrived in Asgard yet. While he knew the astrophysicist, he had never even spoken to her and they weren't familiar.
However... being the object of someone's thoughts isn't necessarily a good thing. So Oaks decided to change the subject:
"Lady Sif, you brought me here... is it to introduce me to these warriors?"
"Hmm? Ha! Of course not!"
Lady Sif snapped out of her resentment and immediately realized her rudeness as she awkwardly smiled.
However, as an excellent warrior of Asgard, the awakened Lady Sif was immediately influenced by the fervent atmosphere before her.
"Oaks, when you told Thor about showing him what 'enormous capacity' means... we have provided you with a place to 'show your strength'!"
Lady Sif gestured with a graceful hand and boldly introduced:
"Conquering the Einherjar warriors relies not only on valor—"
"We have heard from Thor about your valor. In the face of the chitauri armies surging like a wave, you flawlessly protected your teammates on the front line, enduring the majority of the damage."
"You can even perform a combined attack with Thor, something no one in Asgard can do!"
She slapped Oaks's shoulder with a palm, causing him to chuckle bitterly. Lady Sif's eyes were filled with admiration.
"The strongest warrior is undoubtedly the most abundant warrior! So, with your valor, it's not surprising that your understanding of 'enormous capacity' is profound. Today, Thor will compete against you in the presence of the warriors!"
"That's right!"
Thor, who had already turned around, laughed heartily as he sat in his seat. The Hammer had been thrown aside, replaced by a giant cup that held at least three liters of mead!
The crystal-clear honey mead emitted an enticing aroma. Before Oaks could even laugh bitterly, the Three Warriors and Lady Sif, who wore mischievous smiles, had already arranged two rows of cups filled with fine mead in front of Thor and Oaks.
Over a dozen cups in one row, one row per person, and one cup placed in front of him...
"Come on, Oaks!"
Thor laughed maniacally as he finished the wine in his hand.
"Let me show you what 'enormous capacity' truly means!"
Taking a deep breath, Oaks glanced at the four followers who were eagerly watching Thor's gaze, as well as the approaching warriors. He reached out and grabbed a wine cup...
"As you wish!"
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