CHAPTER 3

Hahaha, do you want to rebel too?" Odin laughed angrily, his voice filled with rage. "You are right—only war can win peace. But don't forget one thing: only with power can you have a voice!"

With that, Odin swung Gungnir, aiming to strike Ragna hard and silence him once and for all. 

Heimdall lay in a coma, and Frigg considered intervening, but she feared provoking Odin's wrath even further. 

In the eyes of all present, Ragna faced Odin's seemingly casual attack, only to be sent crashing to the ground, severely injured. 

No one knew what Odin would do to Ragna for defying him. Would he be imprisoned like that forbidden individual? Some speculated with malicious curiosity. 

But with a resounding *bang*, the outcome defied everyone's expectations. Even Odin stared at Ragna in shock. 

Ragna's left arm radiated a scorching light, as if a mysterious power had surged through it, allowing him to block Gungnir's strike. 

"Is this what you're relying on, Ragna?" Odin said, his expression complicated, before slamming Ragna into the air. 

The hall erupted in murmurs as everyone began to whisper in astonishment. 

"How is it possible? He's actually awakened divine power!" 

"And it seems to be a powerful sun-based divinity." 

"Since the death of the Sun God, no one in all of Asgard has awakened such a power. This is extraordinary." 

"To block His Majesty Odin's attack right after awakening—it must be at least second-tier divine power. Is this really the same 'waste prince' from before?" 

The Asgardian Protoss are born with physical capabilities more than three times that of humans from Earth. 

This threefold advantage isn't merely about strength—it represents an exponential increase in overall combat prowess. 

Moreover, all Asgardians have the potential to awaken divine power. 

Ordinary civilians and soldiers are considered basic Protoss, lacking awakened abilities. 

However, upon awakening divine power, one earns the title of a god, determined by the nature of their power. 

Every Protoss with a divine title holds at least the rank of commander in the Asgardian army, boasting significant combat strength. 

Divine power is divided into four tiers. 

First-tier divine power grants the status of minor commanders, such as centurions or captains. 

Second-tier divine power elevates one to the rank of general, like the Warriors Three or Sif. 

Third-tier divine power, such as Thor's (even before his full awakening), earns great renown across the Nine Realms. Some rulers of the Nine Realms, like Laufey, the Frost Giant who lacked the Eternal Flame, also possess this level of power. 

As for the fourth level, it is known as the Godfather Level, capable of becoming the overlord of the entire universe. 

Figures such as Hela with the power of Asgard, the Ancient One with the Time Stone, Odin, Thanos without the Infinity Stones, and Thor after his awakening all belong to this tier. 

However, the range of power within this level is vast. For instance, Thor, who had just awakened, was undoubtedly defeated by Thanos and Hela. 

Different gods possess varying degrees of combat power. For example, comparing a goddess of harvest to a god of war, the latter's power is far superior. Similarly, the power of the sun god significantly surpasses that of the god of war. 

"Ahem," Ragna, who had been flung into the air, struggled to his feet, clenching his left fist as he felt an overwhelming force surging through his body. 

The blazing sun outside Asgard seemed to energize him, making his body grow stronger by the moment. 

"Is this the power of the sun?" Ragna thought, ecstatic. "Awakening at the second tier, and exposure to the sun can further enhance my abilities. At the fourth tier, I could control a fixed star, unleashing solar flares to obliterate entire planets. This power is immense!" 

"Ragna, you must understand that you are still too weak. The weak have no right to speak," Odin declared, returning to his throne as he watched Ragna rise. 

"I will punish you. You shall be imprisoned for a thousand years. I hope that during this time, you will learn the meaning of reverence!" 

Odin leaned on Gungnir, the Spear of Eternity, as he pronounced Ragna's sentence. 

Heimdall, awakened by the commotion, could do nothing to stop the judgment of the All-Father. 

Frigga wept openly, but even her tears could not sway Odin to revoke his decree. 

He is Odin, the All-Father, ruler of the Nine Realms. The majesty of the god-king cannot be challenged, and all who defy him must face the consequences. 

[The host faces the trial of the All-Father Odin and must now make a choice.] 

[First choice: Accept Odin's judgment, endure imprisonment in darkness for a thousand years. Reward: Odin's approval and an upgrade to the sun's power by one level.] 

[Second choice: Kneel and beg Odin to revoke his judgment, remaining in Asgard. Reward: Frigga's treasure and a piece of territory.] 

[Third choice: Reject Odin's judgment, choose self-exile, and leave Asgard. Reward: A cosmic star map and a reincarnation pool.] 

Imprisonment in darkness for a thousand years, merely to gain Odin's approval and a single level of power increase, was out of the question. 

A thousand years was far too long. With his unique abilities, Ragna could surpass Odin in that time—why waste it in confinement? 

As for kneeling and begging for mercy, that was even more unthinkable. Begging was not an option. 

That left only one choice: self-exile. 

With the cosmic star map and the reincarnation pool, Ragna could navigate the universe. 

With his second-tier divine power, he could establish himself as a significant figure in the cosmos, finding a remote planet to build his strength. 

In time, he would raise a powerful army and master the full potential of the sun's power. 

Then, neither Odin nor Thanos would be worthy of his concern.