724, Odin's Death (4-in-1 Grand Chapter)
Goofy originally wanted to comfort Frank and patted him on the shoulder twice, but it was okay for him not to do it, and Frank immediately let out a pig-killing cry.
"Whoa...... Pain and pain...... What do you kid want to do? You don't think I'm seriously injured, are you? β
At this time, Steve hurriedly came over and said, "Goofy, Frank was injured by the toppled house, and the situation is very serious now, it's best not to touch him...... I've asked Tony for backup, and the guy is sending a helicopter right away. However, Tony also has a second option, which is to use teleportation technology to transfer Frank directly, so that he can buy more time......"
Skye nodded next to him and said, "Yes, Frank can't hold out for long, but the thing to worry about now is that everyone is not sure that Frank can withstand the energy fluctuations when teleporting, once his injury worsens when teleporting, then teleportation will have the opposite effect." β
Hearing this, Frank frowned and exclaimed, "Do you have a proper plan?" How long are you going to let me lie here? By the way, my wound hurts so much right now, who will give me some painkillers? I can't buy me a bottle of whiskey! β
After yelling for a couple of words and seeing that no one paid attention to him, Frank struggled and tugged on Goofy's arm and said, "Hey, nephew, if I want me to say this, it's all your faultβI asked you to leave me a few black technology weapons for self-defense or something...... If you had done what I said, I wouldn't have been beaten like that crazy woman. β
Goofy shrugged, "I'm sorry, Frank, I think even if I leave you a few high-powered weapons, you'll still have to be beaten by that woman." β
"Don't talk about it......" said Frank depressedly, "if I die, it's your responsibility!" You just wait for the guilt to live your life! β
Goofy grinned: "Guilty for life? You're thinking too much, Frank, our relationship isn't that deep. β
Frank spat out, "Phew! Stinky boy. β
Goofy reached out and pressed his shoulder and whispered, "But I'm not going to let you die, Frank, didn't you always want a awesome weapon before?" Why don't you do that, I'll just transform you into this awesome weapon......"
Speaking of this, Goofy suddenly released energy, allowing this energy to flow through Frank's body, causing him to scream.
"Ah!!h
In the midst of the screams, Frank lost consciousness in pain and entered a near-death state.
Meanwhile.
Goofy skillfully enters the spirit world, the hell he inherited from Mephisto.
The red fog around him gradually spread, and ethereal figures appeared in front of Gao Fei's eyes.
And the figure closest to Goofy is Frank, who has just entered a near-death state and his soul has left his body and gone to hell.
"Oh...... My head hurts, where the hell is this? β
Frank asked in a low voice as he rubbed his eyes, and then he looked up to see Goofy.
"Hey! Stinky boy! What have you done to me? You're making me feel like I'm electrocuted! My guts were about to burst, and you almost killed me! Frank grumbled gloomily.
Goofy didn't bother to explain to him, instead beckoning to fetch a scepter from the red mist.
Airplanes!
The scepter flew into Goofy's hand and shattered the fog around it.
Goofy grabbed the scepter and slammed down.
Rumble!
The ground trembled beneath his feet, and the fog cleared again.
Frank was dumbfounded: "What the hell is this place?" What kind of magic trick are you performing on me? β
"This is not magic, this is hell, and it is the destination of the soul after death."
"When a man dies...... Where the soul belongs? Frank was shocked, "Wait, what do you mean...... I'm already dead?! β
"No, sometimes people go to hell when they're in a near-death state, like you are now. I just released energy on you to stimulate your injuries to worsen, in order to put you in a near-death state, to hell. "Goofy.
"What kind of medicine is sold in your kid's gourd?" Frank looked confused.
Gao Fei said: "It's very simple, your current injuries are too serious, I'm worried that Tony won't be able to cure you even if he arrives, but I have a way to save your life directly, and I can also transform you into an immortal state......"
"When the time comes, you will have an immortal body and a strong physique, and at the same time, you will become a sanctioner in Brooklyn and the whole of New York, specializing in justice, punishing evil and promoting good......"
"Will you accept my help? Frank? β
Frank squinted his eyes and thought for a moment, then grinned, "I don't seem to have a reason to refuse." β
"Good, that's right." Goofy nodded, then slammed his scepter again.
Rumble!
The ground cracked violently, and the lava surged through the cracks, and then a red parchment floated out of the lava and flew into Goofy's hand.
It was a contract, a contract that Mephisto had signed with Robbie Reyes.
Goofy handed the contract to Frank and said with a smile, "Since you choose to agree, then sign the contract, Frank." β
Frank hesitated, glanced down at the parchment, then looked up at Goofy, and asked, "Wait, uncle and nephew sign the contract?" How do you look at this...... How awkward. β
"It's not a contract, it's a contract, and only if you sign a contract and keep your soul in hell can you gain the abilities I mentioned earlier." Goofy explained, "It's an ancient magic, and I can't change its course. β
Frank is still haggling: "Wait, Goofy, you didn't cheat me, did you?" You won't deceive your elderly uncle, will you? Don't forget, but I single-handedly pulled you up, for the sake of this kindness, you can't trick me, you know? β
Goofy was speechless: "Nonsense, Frank, what am I doing to you?" You're my family, will I cheat you? Hurry up, your injuries are severe, you're dying. When you're dead, no matter how strong this contract is, it won't save you, you know? β
"Okay...... Frank nodded slightly, then signed the contract with his fingers on the wound on his waist.
As the contract was signed, a red light lit up on the parchment, and then the red light turned into flames, dancing and flickering.
"Good." Goofy nodded in satisfaction, then said to Frank, "Now you can get out of here." β
He reached out and nudged Frank's head and pulled his soul out of the spirit world.
Then he himself dropped his scepter and exited here, returning to real space.
The people around him thought that Goofy was in a daze, and Steve called out to him nervously: "Goofy, Goofy, what's wrong with you?" β
Skye crouched down to check on Frank, after all, a small electric current released from Goofy's hand directly coronaized Frank.
"It's nothing, I just gave Frank a simple treatment." Goofy said with a smile after returning to normal.
"Simple...... Treatment? Steve was a little confused, "You mean, you just released your energy to stun Frank to save him?" β
"Of course." Goofy smiled and nodded.
Before he could explain to Steve, Skye suddenly shouted loudly, "Come and see, everyone!" Frank's wounds healed! β
Hearing this, everyone changed their eyes from Goofy's body to Frank's body, and sure enough, as Skye said, the wound under Frank's ribs that was cut by Hela actually miraculously healed!
The wound healed so fast that it was almost like magic, and in the midst of everyone's shocked gaze, Frank woke up.
"Whew...... It sounds ridiculous to sign a contract with your nephew......"
"Frank, what did you say?" Skye looked dazed, "You signed a contract with Goofy?" β
"yes, the contract." Frank smiled lightly and suddenly stood up from the ground nimbly.
"Frank, don't stand up yet, your injuries haven't recovered yet, be careful not to hurt your internal organs!" Skye said nervously.
"Hurt your guts?" Frank smiled and shook his head, "Don't worry, my internal injuries have long healed, just like the wounds under my ribs." Now I've been reborn, haha. β
"What the hell is going on?" Steve looked at Frank blankly, "Also, what kind of contract did you sign with Goofy?" Goofy has been here just now, and you've been fainting, I don't think you can sign any contract......"
Before Steve could finish speaking, Frank took a step forward and said with a smile, "This is the contract......
Before he finished speaking, he raised his head slightly upward, clenched his fists, and his whole body trembled.
Then his hair stood on end, burst into sparks, and finally burned completelyβhis skull became a flaming skull, and a thick, black iron rope around his waist!
Ghost Rider!
Because of the soul contract with Goofy, Frank became a ghost rider!
Now Skye and Steve finally understand that Goofy is transforming Frank into a ghost rider. The previous ordinary mechanic Robbie Reyes was able to use Black Panther T'Chaka in an instant after becoming Ghost Rider, and now Frank, the Punisher who has the strongest combat power in human beings, has become Ghost Rider, so his combat power is naturally not to be underestimated.
"Damn crazy woman! If she dares to come to Earth again, I promise to hook her neck with my iron rope and hang her from the torch in the Statue of Liberty! β
Frank roared loudly.
And even the Asgardians were intimidated by the power of the Ghost Rider, and Loki asked Thor in a low voice, "Hey, brother, have you ever heard of this weird matchhead on Earth before?" β
"I haven't heard of it, Goofy kid never told me......," Thor said depressedly, "but it looks like this guy is pretty good." Right, Daddy? β
Odin nodded slightly: "Yes, I perceive a very powerful magic, and the form that Frank has become contains extremely strong dark energy. β
"So can he help us overcome Hela? My king? Valkyrie asked in a low voice.
"It's hard to say. After all, no matter how powerful Frank is now, there is still a gap between him and Hela. It's not easy to beat Hela, my kids ......," Odin said.
After saying this, Odin's face flashed with tiredness.
"I'm a little tired, let's find a place to rest first."
At this moment, the sound of a helicopter "clattering" was heard in the distant sky.
Goofy's house in Carnasee has long been bombed into ruins, so it is obvious that there is no longer a place to stay, so Goofy can only let everyone hug Tony Stark's thigh first, this guy has a property in New York anyway.
And just as the Asgardians walked to the helicopter, a stranger abruptly stayed behind at the scene.
The Golden Titan Hyperion, the guy who escaped from Saka.
Steve looked at the pompous muscular man in front of him in a black tights and a golden cloak with a confused expression, and turned back to Gao Fei and asked, "Wait...... Who is this buddy? β
Hyperion laughed and winked at Steve, "I'm one of you, I'm a superhero too!" β
Steve's expression was embarrassed, and he frowned: "But it looks like your dressing style is like ours...... It's different. β
Hyperion quickly explained: "It's not the appearance that matters, it's the core!" My core is the same as yours, and I want to work hard to protect the world! β
Gao Fei hurriedly walked over to stop Hyperion's nonsense, and asked solemnly, "Hey, Hyperion, what's the matter with you?" How did you get out of Saka? I think you liked it a lot. β
"Like?" Hyperion shook his head quickly, "I don't like it...... was locked up like a toy by Gao Tianzun, and fought a gladiatorial match every three or five times, and every time he was bruised, he was on the verge of death...... Please, who would love a life like this?! β
Hyperion then patted Goofy on the shoulder and said, "Goofy, thank you for saving me from Saka, you are simply my savior." Although I have never been to Earth, I think Earth is much better than Saka! It's true! β
Goofy was speechless: "Wait, Hyperion, do you mean that you plan to stay on Earth?" β
"That's right! Where else can I go? Hyperion said pitifully, "My hometown of Titan has perished, and I will definitely not return to Saka." I can only stay on Earth, please take me in......"
Hearing this, Steve hurriedly walked over and asked, "Goofy, is this guy reliable?" β
"It's not good for the time being." Goofy spread his hands, and then immediately sent a message to Ultron.
"Ultron, I have a new alien friend here, let's give him an assessment in a while, and then think about how to arrange him." Goofy said crisply.
Hyperion hurriedly pleaded: "Goofy, let me stay on Earth, I can help you defend against alien invasions, like the Asgardian woman before, the queen of death or something...... As long as you keep me on Earth, I can fight her for you! β
Goofy nodded and smiled, "Don't worry, Hyperion, I'll give you this chance." β
"That's great." Hyperion was overjoyed when he heard this, and enthusiastically pulled Goofy's arm and said, "From now on, I will be an earthling!" β
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Night in the dark.
New York, Manhattan.
The top floor of a luxurious apartment with large floor-to-ceiling windows.
Odin stood there with a cane, looking out at the night view of New York, a bustling city with almost twenty times the population of Asgard, so standing here, the king of Asgard felt crowded and oppressed.
"Father, it's time for you to rest for a while." At this moment, Thor came from the living room, with a glass of whiskey in his hand, and said, "The wine you want, sorry, there are no spirits on earth, only these lighter drinks." β
"Oh, that's okay, I've never been a fussy person." Odin smiled, turned back to take the whiskey from Thor's hand, and took a shallow sip.
"Father, my brother is right, it's time for you to take a break." Loki also came over to join in the fun, "You have consumed too much physical strength today, and this place is too far away from Asgard, so you don't have time to replenish your divine power." β
"Don't worry, I'm going to have a long break soon." Odin returned the glass to Thor and whispered, "I'm running out of time. β
"Father......" Thor sadly grabbed Odin's arm.
"It's okay, kid, it's okay, this day is going to come after all, I'm ready. But before I go, I have to ask you a question, child...... "Odin said, "do you wish to be the king of Asgard, the guardian of the Nine Realms?" β
"What?" Thor was a little confused by Odin's question, what was going on with this sudden question?
Odin guessed Thor's dazedness, and he continued: "Son, I've been putting pressure on you from the time you came of age until now. I have been telling you that you are going to be a prince, you are going to be a prince, you are going to be a future king, you are going to protect the whole of the Nine Realms, you are going to rule Asgard......"
"But I never wanted to ask you, what do you want to be? What career do you want to do? What kind of responsibilities do you want to take on......"
"I don't think that's what a good father does, right?"
"So, my child, I'm going to ask you this question now, and I'm going to have to get your own thoughtsβson, do you want to inherit my throne?"
"I ...... Kind of thinking? Thor asked tentatively.
"Don't try to fool me, I'm a dying man." Odin began to play the bitter card.
"Oh, okay...... "Okay, Dad, I admit that I really don't want to inherit your throne, I'm not a king at all, I don't like scheming, I like a carefree life......"
"The last time, Loki, the damn guy, threw me off the rainbow bridge and threw me on the planet Saka, where birds don't shit, and I was treated as a gladiator by an old monster - oh, the same old monster who watched us besiege Hela - and participated in some gladiatorial tournaments every day, which was to fight with people......"
"Sounds like a shameful experience, right? But I find it easy! I've never had it so easy! I don't need to think about defending the Nine Realms and the people of Asgard...... Not to mention dealing with government affairs, to optimize the legal system and tax system of the entire country...... Come on, my head grows when I think about these things! It's big!! β
Hearing Thor's answer, Odin chuckled softly.
"Very well, this is who you really are. So if I don't hand Asgard over to you to inherit, you won't complain, right? Odin said.
"Of course, of course." "If that's the case," said Thor, "then this is simply a mercy to me!" Be merciful to me! β
Hearing this, Loki suddenly walked up with a smile that he couldn't hide.
"In that case, then...... Father, I will live up to your expectations! I really didn't expect it, really, I really didn't expect you to give up on my brother in the end, I know that my brother is not a king, I have known it since I was a child! β
"But I still didn't expect, father, that you would exclude me from the plan just because I was an adopted son, oh, but you didn't! I'm really impressed......"
Odin looked back at the self-indulgent Loki, shook his head lightly, and said, "No, child, I don't plan to give you the throne either, it has nothing to do with whether you are an adopted son or not, because I have always treated you as my own flesh and blood, I promise you." β
"What?" Loki only felt a basin of cold water poured on his head, and the whole person froze.
Odin went on to explain, "Those who inherit Asgard will have to withstand the power of faith from the Nine Realms, but Loki, you are a descendant of the Ice Giant, and your physique cannot withstand such powerful energy......"
"Nope! I can do it! I have a way to improve my physique! I'll definitely find a way! Father! Loki exclaimed, "My physique is also tough, as tough as Asgard, I promise!" I can give it a try! Really ......"
Odin shook his head lightly and sighed, "Loki, I'm here for your good. Taking on the responsibility of the Nine Realms is not a good thing, I only understood this truth in my later years in my life, and the duty of guarding the Nine Realms is like a life sentence, and I will always have to live with trepidation and fear......"
"It's so tiring......"
Speaking of which, Odin looked up at the window, at the bright lights of New York at night, at the luxury cars whizzing by on the highway, at the towering office buildings, and then at the dappled stars in the sky.
He let out a long sigh and said leisurely:
"Even though I knew I was going to die on Earth, I thought I was going to leave somewhere with a view similar to my hometown of Asgard, like Northern Europe, Norway or Sweden......"
"But I didn't expect to leave here at the end, maybe it was a little joke that fate played on me. Anyway, it's good to have my kids by my side before leaving......"
"Friggia, my dear, my partner, my old friend, I think you've been waiting for me for a long time, right? It's time for me to come, I'm coming for you......"
At this point, Odin's body suddenly turned into a myriad of undetectable light dust, which fluttered lightly in the room, and then through the glass floor-to-ceiling windows to the streets of New York, and drifted into the bustling city with the whistling sound of the engine.
"Father, father......" Seeing Odin finally pass away, Thor couldn't help but cry.
And Loki, who had just been rejected by Odin to inherit the throne, was filled with the sadness of life and death before he had time to hold a grudge against this old guy.
"Father's ......"
He whispered to Odin, his eyes projecting a touch of sincerity,
"Farewell."
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Meanwhile.
The other end of the apartment.
Goofy woke up in a light sleep.
He was aware of Odin's departure, and he sensed the fleeting of powerful energy.
Rolling over, Goofy poured himself a glass of lemonade, and Carrie on the bed in the bedroom also stood up and walked towards Goofy with a blanket.
"Dad, Grandpa Odin is gone?"
"Hmm." Goofy nodded slightly, "It's time to part with him." β
"It's a shame I didn't even get a chance to say goodbye to him, and although this old scoundrel lied to me, I still liked him." Carrie said quietly.
Gao Fei smiled and walked over to rub Carrie's fluffy little head: "The parting of life is so sudden, and it is rare to give a decent chance to say goodbye, so you should cherish it more when you get along with your friends, because you don't know which side is the last side." β
"Okay......" Carrie nodded lightly, walked to the window and whispered, "Then I'll have to send Grandpa Odin here." β
Goofy smiled, and immediately entered the spirit world.
As early as today's battle, Goofy saw through Odin's disguise, in fact, Odin is not disguising today, but fighting in a normal form.
What "Alzheimer's disease" is completely just a scam of the old thing, and after a little thought, Goofy probably understands why this old guy is pretending to be crazy and stupid.
To put it bluntly, he just wanted to lower Goofy and Carrie's vigilance against him and take the opportunity to investigate the two of them.
And the purpose of this expedition, Gao Fei also guessed a few points.
Space twists, and Goofy is in the middle of hell.
The surrounding red mist spreads up, rendering this already weird space even more weird.
In the depths of the red mist was a temple-like building, with stout marble pillars towering into the sky, and in the middle of these pillars stood a burly old man.
Odin.
Even if it is a Heavenly Father-level powerhouse, it is inevitable that they will come here to walk around after death.
"You did come, and you didn't disappoint me." Odin whispered, and after speaking, a bright light was projected in the hell, and the red mist around him disappeared in an instant, revealing the original appearance of hell.
With its black scorched earth and sharp rocks, the environment here is not pleasant, but it is not unpleasant.
Goofy strode towards Odin, still not letting go of the previous deception.
"Alzheimer's disease? You can figure it out...... I was actually deceived by you, but I didn't expect the dignified Nine Realms Patron Saint to lie and still be a master. Goofy teased.
"Oh hehehe......" Odin didn't get angry, but laughed happily, "Who do you think Loki learned from to deceive people?" Frigga ? Frigga is a standard lady, and she hates these deceptions and lies the most......"
"But I'm different, I'm good at using any tool."
Goofy nodded: "I can see it, no wonder Hela said Loki is more like you than Thor." β
Odin denied it: "I can't say that completely, after all, Thor has also inherited some of my characteristics, such as that gunpowder temper, which is exactly the same as when I get older......
Speaking of Thor, Goofy and Odin both laughed.
But after laughing, Gao Fei asked straight to the point: "Old man Odin, we don't have much time, I think you can tell me anything directly." Why did you come to Earth and pretend to be crazy and stupid to lie to me? β
Odin did not go around in circles and directly stated his intentions: "Because I want to investigate." β
"Examine me?" High Flying Road.
"Yes." Odin nodded, "Investigate the next Guardian of the Nine Realms." Goofy, you should be able to see that Thor is not a ruler, let alone his wayward brother Loki, the successor of the Nine Realms Guardian doesn't have to be an Asgardian, but he must be qualified......"
The last time Frigga stayed in New York and returned to Asgard, she actually had two takeaways. One of the rewards is to meet the magical Carrie, who is the key to defeating the dark elves and saving the Nine Realms; The other takeaway is you, Goofy, who sees in you a sense of justice and responsibility, both of which are very important qualities. β
Goofy tilted his head and smiled, "Then I should thank Frigga for her appreciation." But there are many people with a sense of responsibility and justice, and I'm not the only one, right? β
"Of course." Odin said, "So I didn't come to Earth until I found another good quality in you, a very important quality. Instead of coming to you as soon as Frigga and I mentioned you. β
"Oh?" Goofy wondered, "What quality?" β
"Your abilities." Odin said bluntly, "Intuitively, your combat power is very strong, strong enough to become the guardian of the Nine Realms, and this quality is scarce for most people who have both a sense of justice and responsibility. β