Chapter 567: I'd rather die than be disgraced Final choice
"What do I think?" Hearing the emissary's inquiry, Odin immediately fell silent. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info
As a king, Odin was naturally ten thousand willing to come from the goodwill of Mspelheim. Not to mention the gifts paid by the Flame Nation, the fact that the Flame Giants are willing to form an alliance has indescribable benefits for Asgard. But as a father, Odin was unwilling to make such a sacrifice.
Although as a father, he is not a qualified role. But even such a character is unwilling to use his daughter as a political bargaining chip to marry far away to a desolate place like Mspelheim. He had already sacrificed his daughter once, so he didn't want his daughter to sacrifice a second time anyway.
Odin's silence, which had not responded for a long time, made the messenger kneeling below feel an inexplicable panic. He didn't know what Odin had to hesitate about at this time. You must know that in this meeting, the gift offered by Msberheim surprised and incredible even him, a flame giant in the highest position. If this was not the will of their king, he would certainly be one against this inexplicable courtship.
When did the mighty flame giant need to bend down like this to Asgard? If you really fall in love with the goddess of Asgard, wouldn't it be more convenient and faster to grab it directly by force? Is it necessary to be afraid of this group of Asgardian ladies with the force of the Flame Nation?
But he had to listen to the king's commands, so he had to show such a shameful appearance to the king of Asgard in a way that bordered on humiliation for him. And the more shameful he became, the more anxious he became. So much so that now, he finally couldn't help but ask.
"Your Majesty Odin of Asgard, what are you still hesitating about. Isn't that a perfect thing for you guys? Your catastrophe is coming, and only with the help of us in Mspelheim will give you enough strength to fight your calamity. And all you have to pay is a princess, a goddess. Are you not willing to pay such a small price? ”
"A small price?" Hearing the messenger's words, Odin's face immediately showed a look of displeasure. "The small price you say is my proudest daughter. Asgard's most powerful Valkyrie and most admired female warrior. ”
"So what, with all due respect. His Majesty Odin of Asgard. The Flame Giant's messenger smiled mockingly. Women are powerful, but they are just a tool for giving birth to offspring. Besides, it is a proud honor for you Asgardian women to have the opportunity to serve our greatest giant king of Msberheim. What's more, we also offer a price for this that is enough to satisfy anyone. ”
"So, don't hesitate. Your Majesty, please tell me your final reply! ”
"My final answer?" The emissary's aggressive tone finally made Odin reassured. He stood up, looked down condescendingly at the giant below, and replied to him word by word. "Tell your king Surtr for me. Tell him that I thank him for his kindness. However, we in Asgard are not in the habit of using our own women as bargaining chips! ”
This answer was somewhat beyond the imagination of the messenger. Or he didn't expect that Odin would choose to refuse the olive branch they offered by Msberheim at this time, under the premise that Ragnarok was approaching. His first reaction was stunned, then angry, and finally unspeakably frightened.
He was stunned because Odin's answer was unexpected, and angry because it was an absolute humiliation for the Fire Nation. The horror was due to Odin's answer, which made his mission completely empty. And what kind of punishment he would suffer when he returned to Msbelheim after failing his mission was something he could not have imagined.
So he immediately raised his head unwillingly and questioned Odin again.
"King of Asgard, you have to think clearly. You're rejecting Mspelheim, not the gnomes of Watheim or the goblins of Alfheim. We, the Flame Giants, cannot tolerate such rejection. ”
If he had been a weak king, he might have chosen to think twice at this time because of this vague threat, or even changed his mind directly. But Odin was not weak. As a wise monarch who can expand his territory and defend himself against powerful enemies. The last thing Odin fears is the threat of this villain. So as soon as the messenger had said this, he raised his voice and asked like thunder.
What are you going to do if my answer is still the same? A messenger from the Land of Fire? ”
"Then we expect you to be ready for war. Msberheim will not accept any humiliation. Since you have rejected our kindness, then we don't mind taking away what we want with war and flames. The flames of destruction of our king will be invincible, and who can match even the gods of Asgard? ”
Political negotiation is clearly not something that the flame giants are good at. As soon as he switched to the method of armed negotiations, the envoy immediately behaved sonorously and forcefully, full of unbeatable pride. And as the emissary of the Flame Nation that can directly suppress Asgard by force, he does have this proud capital.
However, no matter how strong the force is, Odin cannot change his mind. He just looked at the messenger coldly, and then suddenly grinned at him, revealing a serene smile.
"As an emissary, you dare to threaten me in this way in my palace and in my kingdom, I have to say, you really have courage."
"Because we are strong, King Odin. In this world, the strong tend to have the most powerful voices, don't they? The messenger replied as a matter of course, and that was the most honest thought in his heart.
However, on this question, Odin's answer is certainly not sharp.
"You're right, but the last thing we in Asgard are afraid of is a formidable enemy. Fighting, then winning or dying, this is the most wonderful life for us. We would rather die an honorable death than this humiliating exchange for a so-called future and peace. You may ask the warriors who are here who would give up my princess, my daughter, the woman of Asgard? ”
Looking around, almost everyone had the same look in their eyes. It was a look that gave up life and death, a look that was willing to give up everything for honor. And the kingdom with such eyes will not use their women as bargaining chips in exchange for any other people's help. Especially when everyone knows that this so-called helper is their enemy.
"Very well, I will tell my king all this. I believe that you will soon be met with the wrath of my king. When that time comes, I hope you can still laugh, Your Majesty Odin! ”
Seeing that his mission had been completely fruitless, the messenger viciously dropped such a cruel word, and stood up, ready to leave the place that humiliated him. And as soon as he stood up, something unexpected happened suddenly.
Fierce flames rushed out of him, engulfing his own flames in an instant, turning him himself into a mass of ashes. And above the ashes, an even more blazing and violent flame rose up, suddenly taking the shape of a huge figure.
And this figure, although it is only the appearance of the flames, but it also makes people feel the most terrible palpitations in an instant. Looking at him was like looking at a flame that destroyed everything, and it made people's hearts tremble unconsciously.
Inevitably, a commotion arose. At this time, Odin suddenly shouted, so that everyone present regained their composure.
"Surtr, Lord of Flames, you will appear in my palace in person. Can I see your actions as a provocation to all of Asgard? ”
"Whatever you want, Odin. I'm just here to make sure, do you really want to refuse my kindness? ”
The phantom that emerged from the flames made a noisy sound with the smell of sulfur smoke. And this sound immediately revealed the identity of the person who came.
King of the Flame Giants, Surtr. A name alone can make the wise people in the Nine Kingdoms inspire a terrifying powerhouse who trembles. He is a symbol of destruction, a messenger of doom. It is the terminator that terrifies the whole world. Such a person has now actually appeared in the main hall of the Golden Palace, which really has to be reminiscent of more things.
However, Odin, who had already foreshadowed the future, had already been fully mentally prepared, and even in the face of such a strong enemy, he had no intention of backing down.
"I think I've made it very clear, Surtr. I will not sacrifice my daughter's happiness, and I will not let Asgard suffer for the rest of his life. I'd rather die in battle than accede to your request. ”
"Very well, I appreciate your determination and courage, Odin! In that case, let's see you on the battlefield. I'd love to see my Twilight Sword take on the soul of a king like you. Your crown will be my best trophy, and your head will be my best collection. Gods of Asgard, I'm going to use your heads to forge a new bracelet. And that, it will also be my best capital to show off! ”
Surtr laughed wildly, and uttered the words with a hideous expression. And at this moment, a voice suddenly came from outside the main hall.
"If you can do it, go ahead and give it a try. Find out who will be in whose collection! ”
The stunning figure of the Valkyrie suddenly appeared outside the gates of the Golden Palace, and with a dazzling light, she approached the phantom of Surtr step by step.
And looking at such an admirable voice, Surtr immediately showed a greedy gaze.
"My favorite Valkyrie is here. Brunhilde, I'll give you a choice. If you volunteer to serve me, there is still a chance for redemption. But if even you are obsessed with it, then the most miserable fate awaits you. Even if I destroy what I can't get, I won't let anyone else touch it, you know what I mean? (To be continued.) )