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After flying for a few hours and confirming there were no pursuers behind them, Forseti and Beta Ray Bill finally stopped to rest in an open space.

Beta Ray Bill couldn't help but ask, "Forseti, when did you arrive on Sakaar?"

"Half a month after you did. You know how strange the time flow on Sakaar is," Forseti replied.

Beta Ray Bill nodded in understanding.

Forseti then asked, "Bill, have you heard any news about Princess Hela?"

"No, but..." Beta Ray Bill seemed to recall something. "When I first arrived on Sakaar, before being sent to the Grandmaster, I heard about a new scavenger organization called the Aesir Army."

"Given the time flow on Sakaar, I guessed that you or Princess Hela arrived earlier and formed this legion. After all, aren't you called the Aesir Gods?"

Forseti was startled.

He had indeed heard of the Aesir Army, a new organization located in the north of Sakaar that became dominant after defeating the North scavengers about a year ago. However, he had always assumed it was just a coincidence in naming and didn't connect it to his family. The Aesir Army had been relatively quiet, seemingly focused on economic development.

With Beta Ray Bill's reminder, Forseti realized it was very possible that Hela had arrived earlier and established the Aesir Army.

Forseti thought for a moment. "Let's rest for a day and head north tomorrow."

"Okay."

After some rest, Forseti checked his holy deed for rewards from defeating Ares.

[Salvation complete. You have acquired the spell: Light of Dawn]

Light of Dawn was a powerful group healing spell, far superior to Aura of benevolence.

Forseti reviewed the spell book for Light of Dawn, then rested.

The next day, the two set off northward. Sakaar was vast, and without nearby spaceships, they flew on their own, which was manageable but tedious.

As they neared the North Pole, the landscape changed, with ice and snow appearing amid the ever-present trash of Sakaar. The ice and snow were intermixed with colorful garbage, hinting at the ancient interstellar refuse buried beneath.

As they approached the Arctic Circle, marked by a snow-capped mountain, Forseti checked his map. "We're almost there."

Quickening their pace, they flew over the mountain and soon saw spaceships taking off in the distance, heading toward the wormhole in the sky.

"Is Hela about to leave Sakaar?" Forseti wondered.

They hurried to catch up with the ships, but the ships opened fire on them, forcing them to defend themselves.

Beta Ray Bill swung his hammer, summoning thunder that struck the ships, but to their surprise, the ships were sturdier than expected, only two were downed by the lightning.

As the damaged ships deployed escape pods, Forseti and Beta Ray Bill each captured a crew member, forcing the others to cease fire.

"Who are you, and why are you invading the territory of the Aesir Army?" a voice shouted from one of the ships.

Forseti and Beta Ray Bill exchanged uncertain glances.

At that moment, a familiar long-haired figure flew toward them from the distance. Despite the distance, Forseti recognized her immediately. "Princess Hela!"

"Presumptuous!" the voice from the ship yelled, opening fire again and blasting Forseti away.

"Stop!" Hela's commanding voice rang out.

"Your Majesty, these two intruded on Aesir Army territory—" the voice faltered as Hela caught the blasted Forseti, and they spun in the air before embracing.

Forseti's heart raced. "Your Highness..."

Hela, seemingly more excited than him, flushed slightly and kissed him directly.

Forseti's mind went blank as he felt her lips. Initially struggling out of shock, he soon calmed down, embracing the moment. They argued playfully with their tongues, but Hela ultimately overpowered him.

When they finally parted, both took a breath, looked at each other, and laughed.

The onlookers were stunned, including Beta Ray Bill, who didn't know the relationship between Forseti and Hela.

After a moment, Hela ordered, "Return to base. Today's exploration is canceled." She then pointed to Beta Ray Bill. "This is my friend Bill. Bring him back to the base as well."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The ships departed, taking Beta Ray Bill along.

Forseti and Hela, now alone, descended to the snow-covered ground and shared a few more kisses.

After a while, Forseti asked, "Your Highness, when did you arrive on Sakaar?"